"Serviced Two Voice with the later compensated sequencer. Voice 1 Gate and CV in/out have been added for more flexibility. This Two Voice has had one owner and is excellent shape. It's fully calibrated and performing as it should. One of the SEM modules was signed by Tom Oberheim which is neat (can provide signing photos) who enjoyed seeing it in great shape. There are a LOT of patch out points on the modules, for control send/returns, and the sequencer can be wired for external clock option.
There are sounds I was never able to achieve before playing the SEMs with the sequencer - I've found the Two Voice to be one of the most flexible and instantly creative synths - magic."
"The MX-3000 is a rare synthesizer that comprises of a bass section, polyphonic string synthesizer, and monophonic synth section. The bass section is fairly simple with a switch for sustain or infinite hold, a slider for release, a 3 position switch for brightness, and glide. The polyphonic section features a low pass filter, a lush ensemble chorus and vibrato effect section, an LFO, ASR envelope, a number of standard preset sounds. The monophonic section sports a familiar collection of parameters including, selectable waveform oscillator, noise generator, LFO, a resonant low pass VCF, 2 ADSRs, and VCA. All of which feed into a mixer section for arranging levels for optimal performance."
"Info for collectors: this is the first version of the synth. meaning there's NO LEGS and NO MIDI. Even internally differs because the motherboard circuits has a total of 4 EPROM instead of 3 that you will find in the next generations.
If you are looking for the best way to enter the analog world and you want a collector's item (prices go up faster than a Jupiter 8...) the ELKA SYNTHEX must be yours.
PHYSICAL CONDITION: VERY GOOD ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 4/5
This keyboard is in very good condition, with some expected signs of ageing, including some scratches and nicks. There is no rust on the chassis. The main panel is almost scratchless except for a scratch visibile in the upper center of the synth well shown in the pictures n. 21 attached to this listing. The letter "H" of SYNTHEX on the back has a little scratch (picture n.5). The ELKA plate on the right is slightly scratched (picture n. 19). The wood side panel on the right has some scuffs (photo n. 21 + 7). The wood side panel on the left has some nicks on the upper back and in the middle (photo n. 20 + 6). Few scratches/nicks on the bottom of both wood side panels. The wood bottom of the synth presents various scratched (pictures from 14 to 18). Keys are brilliant white (no yellowing on them), none are loose or wobbly. The "tuning" (picture n. 25) and sequencer "frequency" (picture 22) pot caps are slightly scratched. The first numbers in the master volume pot area are fading away due to a discoloration (picture 23). No battery leakage damage. Always stored in its flight case in a temperature controlled room.
WORKING CONDITION: EXCELLENT ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 5/5
This unit has been thoroughly tested. It is 100% fully functional. All faders do their job without noise, and all LEDs work perfectly. All keys play accurately. All voices, buttons, keys, sliders, switches, inputs and outputs work 100%. The original factory presets are still there. The original sustain pedal work as it should. Please see the demo-video attached to this listing to check everything in the description.
SERVICED: NO
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED:
Original Bundle Sustain Pedal Original Bundle Paper "User Manual" 2 x Service invoice dated 1992 coming from the official ELKA Service (Generalmusic) Flight Case"
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RS051.1 Dr Böhm Dynamic 4x9 'No Talking Edition' video upload by rejected synths
"This is a shorter 'No Talking' edit of my video about the Dr Böhm Dynamic 4x9 for those who prefer 'pure' demos without comments. If you like it, go watch the full video, it features additional information about the machine:"
You can find additional demos and a brochure of the 12/24 model in previous posts here.
"Japanese manufacturers today are the big players in the synth world and they have been so for quite a while. But just like there are today, there have always been other choices too. Small manufacturers from many different countries add their own distinctive ‚flavors‘ and always have.
Take for example today‘s synth, the Dr Böhm Dynamic 4x9. It‘s a very German fully programmable 4OP FM-Synth monster. Big and heavy (and some might say over-engineered) like a German sedan. Stuffed to the brim with the latest technology (from the mid 80s) it clearly exceeds the capabilities of most of it’s contemporary peers. Featuring a whooping 36 voices (and 36 part multitimbrality), it is equipped with dual midi ports, lots of outputs, two analog effects boards and abundance of memory for patches and takes up a LOT of parking, ehm, rack space.
The biggest difference of course is, that you don’t have to built you Mercedes or BMW yourself, (and didn’t have to back in the 80s). A Doctor Böhm however was a DIY affair, to own one, you had to built one yourself. It’s no surprise then, that the 4x9 never became too popular or even widely known outside of it’s native country. So it’s actually much less a Beamer and more like a Bitter SC Sedan… or a German tank, if you go by its impressive weight or the thickness of the metal used for the casing ;)"
Developed in 1987 by the german organ factory Böhm (formerly known as Dr. Böhm) the Dynamic 4x9 is a 9 voice multitimbral 4 Operator FM Synthesizer with Bucket Brigade Effects Phaser and Ensemble. And it‘s got Yamaha (YM2203) ICs.
4x9 means you can route 4 Midi Channels, each with 9 Voices, separately. You got a stereo out and you got four single outs to mix each of the four channels separately.
Dynamic means you got aftertouch and velocity.
The attached video shows all functions and what the 4x9 sounds like.
Device works flawless, some scratches on top, no leaked battery. Looks fine inside.
"Semitone Legato is an inbuilt Seaboard RISE 2 feature that lets you create astonishingly expressive tracks. Toggle it on and off while playing different parts and presets on the Keywave2 surface — and unlock the full potential of an MPE instrument able to master any musical style.
WHAT IS SEMITONE LEGATO?
Semitone Legato is a RISE 2 setting perfect for playing luscious, fluid leads and shimmering vibrato. In this setting, pitchbend between each note — the Glide Dimension of Touch — is set to maximum. Make sure it's switched on if you're recording a richly expressive or microtonal part, such as a bowed-string instrument melody.
Semitone Legato is on by default when the Glide Fader is set to 100%. You can adjust it on the RISE 2 control panel, or within your included ROLI Dashboard software.
PLAYING WITHOUT SEMITONE LEGATO
For Seaboard parts where you need plenty of distinct tones and semitones — for instance a melody line with many chromatic notes or a jazzy chord accompaniment — it’s often better not to activate Semitone Legato. As the Glide Dimension of Touch is turned down, each keywave will behave closer to distinct keyboard or piano keys, with less sensitivity to gliding, vibrato gestures.
To turn Semitone Legato off or down, simply adjust the Glide Fader below 100% on the side panel or in ROLI Dashboard. Don’t forget, you can adjust Glide in real time with the side panel Touch Fader — even mid-performance.
Any musical style is possible with Seaboard RISE 2: https://bit.ly/semitonelegato"
"A few weeks ago SchneidersLaden welcomed Frits Jacobs from Joranalogue. Frits gave a workshop on the complete product line of Joranalogue, looking a bit into the future and talking about modules that are not yet available for purchase. Frits not only teaches what you can also find in the product description for the modules online, but also brings many great examples of patch ideas and applications. There is a lot to learn here!
The video of the workshop documents the visit at SchneidersLaden and hopefully gives a good insight into the design philosophy of Joranalogue. We would like to thank Joranalogue for visiting us in Berlin, Frits Jacobs for the great presentation, Estefania Huygen for recording the video and the initial editing and last but not least all our wonderful guests."
"Richard walks through the 2+2 Okapi mixer, Stereo Okapi mixer, and Koi mult modules. More information at www.pittsburghmodular.com"
"Pittsburgh Modular Safari Series 6 feeds on our love of fish and vintage mixers. The 2+2 Okapi and Stereo Okapi mixers use our newly developed soft compression/saturation circuit add vibe to any mix and the Koi is a quality fish themed buffered multiple.
2+2 Okapi Mixer & Stereo Okapi Mixer
Two different versions of the same idea. The 2+2 Okapi and Stereo Okapi mixers add a vintage console vibe to sounds by using soft compression and saturation to glue the mix together.
Both modules include per channel LED monitoring and two mixing modes. Clean mode utilizes the mixing circuit of the SV-1 for a transparent mixer that works great with both audio and CV signals. Saturate mode adds soft compression and saturation to the mix. This effect can be used subtly to add vibe or pushed further to press additional harmonics out of the mix. A global mute is available on both versions of the mixer as well. The 2+2 Okapi offers a mute and phase switch for each channel. The top two channels can be split off allowing the mixer to be used as two independent mixers. This is very handy for both small and large systems. The Stereo Okapi has a pan pot for each of the four channels along with a left and right output. Perfect as an output mixer or a sub-mixer for drums.
Koi Buffered Splitter
The Koi is pretty simple but very handy. Three chained, fully buffered multiples. Each section has a dedicated LED for keeping an eye on the signals. We know you have your choice of fish themed eurorack signal splitters, but we think ours is the best.
Price, Availability, and More Information
The retail price for the 2+2 Okapi and Stereo Okapi is $149 each. The retail price for the Koi is $99. Because these modules are considered experiments, production has been limited to 200 numbered 2+2 Okapi, 200 Stereo Okapi, and 200 Koi. The modules are available now through the Pittsburgh Modular web shop. More information regarding the Okapi and Koi Eurorack Modules is available at pittsburghmodular.com/safari."
"Radical Frequencies psy tech analog jam :
the bass is a Dpvco saw and a sub oscillator waveform passing through the SH Vcf .
And the Scota Vcf in self oscillation mode and cross fm through the RF mixer makes those fm bleeps .
The kick is an analog 808 clone
https://www.radicalfrequencies.com"
RF Modular self generated krell 2 voice
"RF Modular self generated krell patch with 2 voices .
One sound is from waveshaper and the other from 12db Multi Vcf in band pass mode ."
Syntronik Synth-X is the latest new synth for Syntronik 2 which like all Syntronik instruments works equally as a library inside SampleTank 4. Based on the Elka Synthex, the Italian monster polysynth manufactured in the early '80s, its wonderful variety of pads, sweeps, leads and basses make it a go-to favorite for the world's most famous synth artists, often fetching well over $10,000 when rare units are up for sale."
