Korg OASYS 88 Workstation

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"88-Key Workstation with 3 Synth Engines, 16-Track Audio Recording, MIDI Sequencer & Effects

OASYS brings together over 40 years of refined expertise in making the finest and most intuitive and musical instruments in the world.

Korg designed OASYS to provide a full set of audio production tools to the demanding musician, and to reflect the changing nature of today’s music making process. OASYS brings together the world’s most powerful synthesizer, studio quality effects processing, second-generation KARMA technology, advanced MIDI sequencing, 16-track audio HD recording with CD burning, plus a flexible MIDI control surface all into one elegant instrument.

OASYS is not only an entirely new instrument, but a completely new platform to support Korg innovation for years to come. Powered by an ultra fast computer processor, and running newly-developed proprietary software atop Linux underpinnings, OASYS offers all the benefits of a variable software system, backed by the hardware integrity that can only come from a fully-integrated instrument design.

New synthesis methods for creating sound (EXi Expansion Instruments), new effects (EXf Expansion Effects), and additional PCM libraries (EXs Expansion Sample Libraries) can be added, ensuring that OASYS will remain the centerpiece of your musical world well into the future.

For new technology to be beneficial, it must remain accessible. Highlighted by a 10.4” color TouchView display, the front panel features a vast array of assignable control elements – pads, sliders, joysticks, knobs, ribbon, etc… all designed to provide effortless fingertip control. And while OASYS is a world unto itself, it can still play nice with others. The back panel offers a wealth of analog and digital inputs and outputs, including USB 2.0."

Yamaha SS-30

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You can see some videos of the SS30 here. Remember to use the search box on the top left corner of the site. For vids search for the synth and YouTube and or Vimeo. Search by the YouTube alias, etc. To compare auction prices, or to see what your synth is going for, search on the synth and auction.

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Novation A-Station

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Big Briar Moog Theremin Serial Number 0001

via this auction

Note Big Briar was Bob Moog's company after he left the original Moog Music and of course, before he started the new current Moog Music.

The Axolotl

"The axolotl is an analog synth noisebox made for demanding sound-designers and noise musicians. A dove with epilepsy? A woodpecker under acids? 56 kbps modem connected to an owl? Passing through the underground tunnel crammed with frogs? All of this is in the axolotl! And more... based on an innovating synthesis made from logical circuits, the Axolotl gets 6 controls: Low Freq osc 1 High Freq Osc 2 Intermodulating Low Freq / High Freq Modulating AM/FM amplitude Modulating AM/FM freq And a unique global Hysteresis control! The sound character of the synth will change drastically by turning a simple pot!"

Available at the Stupid Design Stupid Shop

via NE232323:
"The [above] performance has been transmited live on a radio (KKWNE) few days ago. For the people interested by a good sound, there's a nice record of the show:
http://pilami.fr/audio/axolotl_orchestra.mp3

some users did some records:
http://www.cannibalcaniche.com/forum/download.php?id=6923
http://www.cannibalcaniche.com/forum/download.php?id=6921
http://www.cannibalcaniche.com/forum/download.php?id=6919
http://www.cannibalcaniche.com/forum/download.php?id=6920

There was also a workshop where 20 people built the machine."

Paper Minimoog Cutout

You can find the PDF here
[mirrored here]

paper mini via Aniat on the Lords of the Mini list

CLP on Ableton Live

YouTube via AbletonInc. Note the MPC keytar shirt.
"CLP is Chris de Luca and Phon.o. The sound they make is a funky hybrid of intergalactic hip hop, ghetto beats, sexy booty IDM and dirty techno that takes musical genres, chews them up and turns them into good-natured grooviness.

CLP is currently getting kudos on both sides of the Atlantic for their LP 'Supercontinental', released at the end of 2008 on Shitkatapult records.

In this movie, they open up their Live Sets and talk about making music with Live, effect chains, performance and triggering video with Live. The guys also share their thoughts on Live 8, which they've been Beta testing."

Musikmesse: Roland C-230 Demonstration (1/2)

YouTube via rolandtelevision
"An in-depth demonstration of the Roland C-230 at the Frankfurt Musikmesse 2009. Part 1 of 2."

Roland C-230 Demonstration (2/2)

Ensoniq SQ-80 + SCI Pro-One + TR-808

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

all digital sounds, strings and fx sounds: Ensoniq SQ-80
bassline: SCI Pro-One, internal sequencer triggered by the TR-808
drums: Roland TR-808"

Musikmesse: Roland Fantom G-8 Demonstration (1/2)

YouTube via rolandtelevision
"Scott Tibbs shows of the Roland Fantom G-8 at the Frankfurt Musikmesse 2009."

Roland Fantom G-8 Demonstration (2/2)

alesis hr 16 circuit bent 32 bent point

YouTube via SQUARENOISE

live jam hr 16 sh1

Yamaha CS01 S8VG sequencer

YouTube via nathanielscott
"Just a little vidie I made with my CS01 and my home made sequencer. The sequencer is not outputting any voltage but is acting in a passive resistance mode. The resistance for each step is determined by a 10k pot on the main panel of the sequencer. The sequencer is plugged directly into the breathe control of the CS01. The connection is made by an 1/8th inch TRS plug where the sleeve just goes to ground, the ring supplies the 5 volts from the CS01 and the tip returns the attenuated voltage back to the CS01."

Three Synthesizer Books

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"Three synthesizer books. Synthesizer Programming edited by Dominic Milano of Keyboard magazine, 1987 copyright with 111 pages. The Complete Synthesizer by David Crombie , 1982 copyright with 104 pages . And Synthesizer Basics, 1984 copyright with 111 pages."

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Instruction Manual for Moog Synthesizer System 15

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"Moog Music-made copy of the Instruction Manual for Moog Synthesizer System 15. These are xerox copies, but Moog made these copies when they ran out of originals... All 17 (seventeen) pages are intact."

Korg SDD-2000 Sampling Digital Delay

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the chancy dicey dodgy and harmful neon lamp optical tube synth versus dig dug ACE A+ !!!

YouTube via horchacha. watch it spin.
"Don't switch the blade
On the guy in shades, oh-no
Don't masquerade
With the guy in shades, oh-no
I can't believe it
Don't be afraid
Of the guy in shades, oh-no
It kinda scared you
'Cause you got it made
With the guy in shades, oh-no

dave wright
www.notbreathing.com"

Mattson Mini Modular at AHNE 2009

See the update to this post.

serge creature

click the image for the video via Ryan

Kira at the Buchla 200e

YouTube via stretta
"A kind friend let me borrow his 200e for testing. My daughter was fascinated by it. The next day, as soon as she woke up from her nap, she quietly padded upstairs and turned it on."

Emotional Signpost & The Future

YouTube via mimsey. Some Moog Little Phatty processing at 4:30.
"The full version of the intro track, called emotional signpost, is posted on my myspace page http://www.myspace.com/myga...

For more info on Toy Volcano visit my website at http://www.mygannon.com"

Spectralis 2 Schulungsvideo 1 Teaser

YouTube via SCHAAFJOERG. follow-up to this post
"Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2 comedy
http://www.radikaltechnolog..."
haha! awesome THE BEST SPECTRALIS VIDEO EVER

Synthesizers.com works togheter with the Moog Little Phatty, Mini moog & V Synth

YouTube via Synthiefrau
"Hi Folks, Synths are my big love. The Q 119 from Dot.com for example it `s a very nice Sequenzer. Analog full power meets digital power. I want a Spectralis II, my next dreamsynth."

Waldorf Microwave XT - Basic Demo!

YouTube via Facelurk. via this auction

Sequential Circuits Drumtraks - quick jam

YouTube via Facelurk. via this auction

Quintron DrumBuddy Is A Spinning Bright Colorful Mess Of Fun

YouTube via gearwire
"Quintron hails from New Orleans, and his true Bayou ingenuity shows clearly in his DIY beat machine, the Drumbuddy. So impressive it even made its way onto Kanye West's blog, the DrumBuddy is one part of an extravaganza of a show that has been known to include puppets, sparklers and synchronized dancing. With all that going on, you can't blame the guy for wanting a little color-coded help. See more on Gearwire.com."
Be sure to click on the Drumbuddy label link below for more as well as the Drummbuddy website.

Roland

YouTube via TonyLewisMostlyMe
"(Recorded 1984) In 1984 I borrowed a 'Roland Juno 106' and immediately wrote this short piece of music - hence the title, 'Roland'. All the sounds are produced by this instrument and recorded on a Tascam multitrack 'tape' recorder (remember those?) This is my tribute to this lovely little synthesizer. Your comments are very welcome. Subscribe to my channel now for notification of new videos from me. Copyright 1984."

glitch sequencer demo1

YouTube via clone45a6. www.glitch-sequencer.com

Polivoks Analog Synthesizer "Russian Minimoog"

via this auction
Note this one is in the US and may be the one in this video based on the seller's name.

"This auction is for a Polivoks, a Soviet-era synthesizer often called the "Russian Minimoog". It's actually a bit closer to the Odyssey, as it has 2 oscillators, FM feedback, and a more aggressive sound than the Moog. The dual filter - Low and Band Pass - is fully resonant and extremely cool.

This one has CV/Gate inputs installed, so you can use it with your existing synthesizer equipment. It comes with the original case/cover, and a power converter. It looks great, all knobs and buttons are present, and it sounds fantastic."

Roland JP-8000

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Studio Electronics SE-1X Analog Synthesizer

via this auction
"Version 0.85 SE-1X Programmable Analog Synthesizer. Used very little in a smoke-free home studio environment.

Added features on the SE-1X include:
• 4 banks in ROM, 4 in RAM
• Smoothed out pot response
• Front panel sending and enhanced reception of MIDI controller data
• External Input
• Flash ROM upgrade for sysex system updates
• Expanded LFO and envelope performance
• LFO MIDI clock sync
• Exponential Glide

Includes:
• SE-1X unit
• Operation Manual
• Power cord

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
4 ROM Banks (396 locations).
4 RAM Banks (396 locations).
Flash-ROM Web-updateable Operating Software.
Smooth tweaking and MIDI transmission of front panel pots (switches send info. as well).
External Audio Input.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voices: one.
Audio outputs: one main output.
Memory: 396 patches in ROM; 396 user locations in RAM.
Interface: 1 rotary encoder, 24 knobs, 21 illuminated switches.
Display: 20 x 4 back lit liquid crystal.
Weight: 10 lbs.
Dimensions: 3 rack spaces, 8 inches deep.
Power: 90 - 250 volts AC auto switching.

VOICE ARCHITECTURE
Three voltage controlled discrete analog oscillators
Waveforms: triangle, sawtooth and variable width square. All waveforms output simultaneously. Syncing of Osc 2&3 to Osc 1.

Two voltage controlled discrete analog filters
24db (classic Moog), 12db (classic Oberheim). 12db filter incorporates low pass and band pass modes.

Three low frequency oscillators
Waveforms: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, noise, random. One destination and amount for each LFO with key trigger, phase, and midi sync.

Four multiple stage envelope generators
Attack, decay, sustain and release with inverting and multiple triggering. Envelope 1 fixed to filter frequency. Envelope 2 fixed to amplifier level. Envelope 3&4 are assignable.

Additional Features
Noise generator. Glide and auto glide, linear or exponential. Ring modulation.

Modulation Destinations
LFOs 1,2&3: VCOs 1,2&3 frequency, VCOs 1,2&3 mix level, VCOs 1,2&3 pulse width, ring mod mix level, noise mix level, VCF resonance and frequency, and volume. Envelopes 3&4: VCOs 1,2&3 frequency, VCOs 1,2&3 mix level, VCOs 1,2&3 pulse width ring mod mix level, noise mix level, LFO 1, 2&3 rate and depth, and VCF resonance.

MIDI Controllers
Dynamics, modwheel, pressure, and breath control: destinations and amounts include all LFO and envelope 3 destinations. Bender: pitch and filter frequency. Fixed continuous controller
assignments for all key front panel controls. Additionally receives: program change, bank select, glide on/off, glide time, and volume.

MIDI Ports
In Out and Thru."

Moog Micromoog Demonstration Video

YouTube via selectimputor. via this auction
"Moog Micromoog demonstration of functionality, and functions. This demo was made without listening to the synth while it was being recorded directly into the computer. Also the sound is out of the left channel only."

Roland Phrase Lab MC-09 DSP Synth and Audio Looper

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Haken Continuum Fingerboard MIDI synth controller

via this auction

Not the best shots, but you definitely don't see these up for auction often. You can find more info on the Continuum on the Haken Audio website.