"This is a vintage Moog Taurus II synth with the bass pedals, cable and power adapter. The synth is in good working condition. The pedals are working as well but might need some cleaning or calibration as occasionally there are tracking issues - when some of the pedals are pressed, you hear some sort of a quick bending/portamento. I was mainly using the synth with an external CV step sequencer so it never bothered me. Other than that it works great, all the keys react smoothly. The power adapter is an aftermarket RadioShack adapter and not the original."
Live jam made 100% with Eurorack and recorded in 1 take with no overdubs or processing.
Hexinverter Kick and Hats
Tiptop Claps
Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas percussion
Audio Damage Neuron percussion
Mutable Instruments Rings main riff
Shapeshifter in chord mode through Three Sisters and Z-DSP
Atlantis doing the acidic top line.
Metropolis and Rene sequencing.
Pamela's Workout running the clock and firing drums."
"A Live Synthesizer Jam by Ralph Baumgartl and Andreas Eimecke. The session is a blend of Psychedelic Rock, Ambient, Cosmic Rock and Berlin School of Electronic Music. Gear used:
Ralph Baumgartl plays: ARP 2600, Arturia Keystep, ELKA Elkatwin 61, Roland Vocoder VP-330, Roland JD-Xi, Korg Volca Keys, Korg Electribe 2, Strymon BigSky, Strymon Timeline, Zoom MS-70CDR, Boss BX-600.
Andreas Eimecke plays: Roland GR-55, Boss GT-10, Akai Rhythm Wolf, Boss SL-20, EHX micro Pog, Boss GE-7, Chapman ML 1, Stagg C-747, Behringer UB1002, Behringer XENYX X1222 USB, Kenton Midi Hub, Boss RC-50.
Cameras: GoPro Hero3 Black, Panasonic Lumix GH2, GoPro Hero2, Canon Legria mini X (Camera operating and Video Edit by Ralph Baumgartl)"
"I found this as a 'left over' from the full AD/LFO video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB-AN... [here] - and for some reason it was left out. Although super short and simple I thought it was a nice idea to share.
It's simply just pressing the loop and 10x buttons with drums to create new fills. Simple! :)"
"In the modular synth, a signal is raw voltage. Its identity as CV, audio, gate or clock has just as much to do with where it is patched to as where it comes from, and any signal can be patched to any input. For this reason and others, the modular synthesizer is particularly well-suited to generating not only new sounds, but new methods of composition."
Premières notes du synthétiseur Quinoa - First notes of the Quinoa synthesizer
Published on Sep 28, 2016 Xhenon Maker
"Synthétiseur de fabrication DIY (Do It Yourself). Les sources seront publiées très prochainement.
A ce jour, le synthétiseur "Quinoa" est quasi terminé et l'on peut déjà en sortir quelques notes.
DIY (Do It Yourself) synthesizer. The sources will be shared soon.
Actually, this synthesizer called 'Quinoa' is pratically finished and we can heard some sounds."
"I found a an old brochure for the Buchla 400 that I had laying around. This I got from West LA Music in about 1983, they had one for sale there. It was not on, either due to nobody knowing how to use it or it was broken....but I remember drooling over how cool it looked."
Extremely rare RMI KCII to be sold on Yahoo Auctions Japan. See link above. Will consider offers from abroad if sent by October 2nd, 2016. In excellent, fully-working condition!
Most functions explained and demonstrated. A little reverb has been added. Headphones recommended to hear the stereo properly!
1: PRESETS & PEDALS
2: ORGAN STOPS
3: CARD READER"
RMI KCII ambient improvisation
Published on Sep 28, 2016 morganfisherart
"僕のRMI KCIIに新しい即興演奏。
An ambient improvisation, played tonight on my RMI KCII. Reverb added. Images are of the sea in Japan and some of my oil-on-glass paintings.
Sept. 28, 2016 in my home studio."
"This ARP Odyssey is, as you see, the first whiteface version** which is by far the most desirable. Having the legendary, extreme, and unique sounding 4023 filter. It has had at least a couple major servicings and highly desirable mods. First, from CMS who are FAR AND AWAY the leaders in working on these ARP systems. The CV/Gate mods were installed so that this can be controlled by other synths, and the External Audio Input so that other instruments can be run through the filter. The second major servicing and mod was performed by another very prominent tech in the vintage synth community. This mod I think is very unique among Odysseys that you will see. ARP has the duo-phonic feature that will assign the two oscillators to the highest and lowest note you play. Which is great. Sometimes, however, you want to treat it as a monosynth, and with your playing style it’s a little bit of a pain that it triggers the two notes. This switch disables the two-note tracking/assignment and lets it play as a true monosynth.
In both of these services, electronic rehab and tuning were done, and complete disassembly and cleaning of the sliders. It has had another tune/checkup done about a year ago, which included replacement of some of the sliders. The sliders move freely and are not stiff, but frankly you can hear a little scratch again on some of them. I am also going to claim that, after shipping, you should plan to tune it again. But other than that it is in excellent shape electronically. Cosmetically, it’s a solid 9 out of 10 if not 9.5, with a few marks that are tiny, small places the silkscreen is fading, etc.
Other functional aspects, the key action is good, as are the two-position switches. The octave selector is supposed to do +/- 0, 1, or 2 octaves up or down. The détente-ing is a little flaky so it really only does normal and one up, one down. HOWEVER, I am providing a NOS (NEW OLD STOCK) extra octave selector switch with this auction. It seems to work well flipping it with your fingers, but I can’t guarantee the result when you install it. Again, it has never been used!
Other extras include a plastic fitted see through dust cover, custom made for this Odyssey. This is awesome to have because you need a dust cover to keep the sliders from getting junk in them, yet in your studio you want the synths to be visible when you’re hanging out, not buried under opaque covers. Finally, the synth comes with a medium duty flight case."
"Just another quick, weird and unusual Jam/Experiment/Demo with the Teenage Engineering OP-1 and Sony M-550V Microcassette Recorder which I thought I woud share.
All rights regarding the vocals belong to their respective owners!
I had a pretty hard time keeping the vocals in time with the music this time, since it's far more rhythmic as previous vocal, but that's life.. nothing is perfect so this is just another one for the big pile of ideas which I'll use on a later moment.. or not :)"
"Jussi emulates male voice vowels in a unique way. Thanks to a set of powerful parameters you can make Jussi sing anything from soft and airy choir-like vowels to hard and angry shouting. Formants are controlled by playing with different velocity, which makes it fun and easy to play using a MIDI keyboard.
• AUv3, works with AUv3 compatible hosts like Garageband, Cubasis, AUM etc.
• ADSR with ”Turn-in” and ”Turn-out” option (Turn-in and Turn-out affects the pitch and maps it to attack and release)
• Voice character XY pad (Intensity and Narrowness)
• Legato mode (glides between notes and velocity levels)
• Legato Hold mode (polyphonic legato when using a sustain controller, consult the documentation for more info)
• Throat emulation XY pad (Grain and Tonality)
• Built-in reverb
Note: Jussi in stand-alone mode does not support IAA, Audiobus or MIDI. You can play it using the keys at the bottom, but that’s it. We recommend using Jussi with AUv3 compatible hosts.
iPhone 6 or later is recommended.
iPad 4 or later is recommended.
Documentation is available at https://klevgrand.se/products/jussi"
"I just bought a couple of days ago (fantastic bargain!) this piece of history: Korg (Keio) Minipops 7, for my friend Nord (since I already spent my gear money on Bass Station, Kurzweil K2500S and Roland Demora! - so the Minipops remain in familly!). It's sounds amazing, deep, the sweet flavor of vintage gear and I almost feel that I'm in Jarre's studio, back in the 70s! Audio is not compressed, it is the raw sound of the Minipops 7.
Enjoy! And if you have the opportunity to buy one, DO NOT HESITATE!
"Still working on a 25min track for the first official Monotrail release, so I made a few jams based around a similar vibe. I really enjoy using drum samples again.
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/monotrailmusic
Stuff used:
Arturia Beatstep Pro, Akai APC key 25, Korg Microkorg, Arturia Microbrute, and Eurorack modular system with:
Doepfer: a-118, a-119, a-124, a-143-4, a-148, a-156, a-160-2
Intellijel: Dixie II, uFold, Quadra, 2xTriat , Linux, mult
Make noise: MMG, Lxd
Mutable instruments: Clouds, Peaks
MFB: Dual LFO
Synthrotek: Echo, Deluxe power
Diy: Quad attenuator
Audio via the Behringer mixer to a Moto Ultralite MK3 hybrid.
External effects: T.C electronics M350 for delay and reverb"
"In this video Matt demonstrates some patches with several layers, explaining how they are built and how to control them independently during a performance."
"Live performance with the synths using both the System 1 plug outs this time, the Roland Promars and the Roland SH-101, all sequenced using the Arturia Beatstep Pro with additional sounds coming from the 2 Roland Boutique units, the Microbrute & the Korg Volca Sample (Drums)"
"This synthesizer loop is part of a weekly exorcise in looping that I am using to push myself further into the practices of looping, filming, and recording. I used a Roland TR-08, Oberheim Echoplex, Korg Taktile, and Electribe Sampler, as well as the Waldorf Streichfett, and Rocket."
"Buchla Music Easel purchased new by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers to test with our products. We used this unit on our test bench for a few weeks. before it was packed back up.
The sale includes everything that we received with the unit. Original box, patch cables, power adapter, quick start guide, demo dvd, program cards, removable lid, small patch cable bag. We calibrated the tracking of the unit and included a print out of the calibration procedure for future reference. The synthesizer will be double boxed and shipped from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers."
"Moog Voyager Old School was purchased new by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers to test with our products. We used this unit on our test bench for a few months before it was packed up.
The nameplate on the front of the synthesizer has a small bend in the lower right corner (see picture).
The sale includes everything that we received with the unit. Original box, IEC power cable, manual, and patch book. The synthesizer will be triple boxed and shipped from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers."
"Turing machine Klee duet. Braids triggered with it's internal VCA and in meta mode, Braids in /|/|/| mode going into the Manhattan Audio SVVCF, Rings being Rings. Stupid dicking about with my DIY synth."
How cool is that? A business card that is actually functional. I love it when manufactures do this. Analogue Solutions had a circuit board business card as well. If you know of others, feel free to leave a comment.
Details, including how to get your own, via Division 6:
"Boards for this fun little sequencer, which can also be used as a tiny keyboard, were handed out to everybody who attended Knobcon 2016. If you're wondering what to do with your board, or want to get one of your very own, you've come to the right place.
Connections, From Left to Right
Power In: 7-15VDC, tip positive (Don't reverse it or it will get mad). Just find a voltage source on your synth somewhere. If the notes being played by the sequencer seem flat, the power supply you have chosen may be dropping too much under load. If you can't or don't want to use your synth to power the sequencer, you can use a 9V Battery or AC power supply.
Clock In: 0-5V is ideal, but going outside that range won't hurt it. Step will advance on rising edge.
CV Out: 1 volt/octave, C=1V/2V/3V. Connect to the CV in on your oscillator (or filter or whatever)
Gate Out: On=+5V. Plug this into your VCA, EG, etc. Gate timing follows the clock when the sequencer is running, buttons when in Ready mode, and stays on while programming.
Operation
Push Run to start playing a sequence. The true green Run LED will light to tell you that you are in Run mode. Push it again to Pause. The sequencer steps can be programmed while paused.
Push reset to stop the sequence, go to step 1, and enter Ready mode. The blue step LED will blink to let you know that you are in Ready mode. This means that when you press Run again, the sequencer will play step 1 on the next clock pulse instead of skipping it and going to step 2.
"The DU-SEQ Eurorack sequencer has some tricks up it's sleeve, including CV input on the Direction/Address function which when modulated, dramatically alters sequence playback and step order.
Want to hear more playing? Check out Adam Berzowski from Kraft Music perform on the Model D. [below]
The Moog Minimoog Model D is back in production for the first time since 1981. The integrity of the legendary Minimoog monophonic analog sound engine is intact, with three vintage-style Moog oscillators and the classic Moog ladder filter, hand-constructed on circuit boards recreated using original designs and component placement. In addition, a number of well-considered new features have been added to the Model D, including analog LFO and filter envelope as modulation sources, a Fatar keybed with velocity and aftertouch, MIDI In/Out/Thru, CV outputs, external modulation CV input, external audio input overload modification, and improved circuit board connectors for touring reliability."
"The Arturia MatrixBrute (http://bit.ly/2d3URrj) is an analog synthesizer with all of the accouterments you might find in a modern digital synth but with that sweet analog tone. The MatrixBrute is a one-stop-shop as far as analog synth tones go. With a powerful sequencer, arpeggiator, a modulation matrix for patching and routing your own signal path, and up to 256 presets you can play this thing live, in the studio and everywhere in between. However, unlike most synthesizers this feature-heavy, the MatrixBrute from Arturia has no LCD screen, no confusing menus or scroll wheels. Everything is right at the tip of your fingers with a plethora of knobs, faders and pads. Read more about the Arturia MatrixBrute at http://bit.ly/2cAqCad
"K5000s arp, WildBerry x0xb0x, Korg Minilogue, Roland JX8P+Arturia KeyStep seq, modded analog drum machines (dr-110, KPR-77) and a cameo from a couple of electribes, shot on iPhone using a new head mount, performed and mixed on a Mackie LM-3204. Other gear visible but not used."
"Ardurack is a multifunction eurorack module based on Arduino.
It has 8 functions all centered around pulse/square signal:
Trigger by the push of a button (2 to 100ms per impulse).
Tap-Tempo trigger (2 to 100ms per impulse).
Modulator, a voltage controlled square wave LFO. Frenquency range is fixed between 0,5Hz (2000ms) and 15Hz (65ms).
Simple square wave VCO (gated or continuous mode).
Complex square wave VCO 1 (gated or continuous mode).
Complex square wave VCO 2 (gated or continuous mode).
Noise (gated or continuous mode).
440Hz Tuner
The conception and functiunalities of the Ardurack make it differ from other modules in it’s own unique way.
Every single mode has it’s own particularity. They may seem simple at first but with well-thought and clever addons, they transform the module in a complex utility workload machine! For instance things like having a hold option on the trigger when it is high, the doubling of the modulator period by the simple push of a button or the gated mode on the VCO’s which avoids the need of an external VCA.
The developing philosopy of the module started from one constraint: The Arduino ProMini board based on the Atmega328p microcontroller. The idea is to extract all good working signal from this chip for the eurorack world. This chip only provides digital signal or square waves. Therefore every output mode is based on square wave / pulse / triggers.
Eventhough it is deliverd fully assembled, functional and equipped with the different modes explained, it is up to you to make this module yur own. You may upgrade or downgrade it’s hardware or firmware! It is possible to re-programm it with the Arduino environement and an FTDI adapter. You may also want to add more inputs and/or outputs out of the non-exploited I/O on the ProMini board. You buy the hardware, the assembly and the developping, the rest is up to you!
As to say, it is also the first official module from Cavisynth Labs.
First of a long list to come!"
"SEQ-UFD is a fuly & small ( 18HP ) 8 step sequencer based on Arduino.
To begin with, why this name: SEQ-UFD ?
Ok, I think “SEQ” it’s obvious, but “UFD” ? no idea?
This means absolutely nothing! Maybe you can found something but the only way is a pun in French.
In French, SEQ-UFD is pronounced the same way as C.Q.F.D (cé. cu. èf. dé )
C.Q.F.D: “Ce qu’il fallait démontrer” -> This was to be demonstrated. Voilà!
Number of steps selector controled by knob
Multimode controlled by knob or CV
Internal or external clock ( internal: 20 to 2500 ms )
Trigger output: ideal for EG (70 ms)
External clock input + reset steps input
8 separated gated output ( like Doepfer A-161 clock sequencer )
8 steps with voltage controled by knob
CV outpout with range controled by knob
List of available modes:
Like the Ardurack, the developing philosopy of the SEQ-UFD started from one constraint: The Arduino ProMini board based on the Atmega328p microcontroller. The idea is to extract all good working signal from this chip for the eurorack world. This chip only provides digital signal or square waves. Therefore every output mode is based on square wave / pulse / triggers / gates.
An ideal context for making a sequencer!
Always like the Ardurack, you may upgrade or downgrade it’s hardware or firmware! It is possible to re-programm it with the Arduino environement and an FTDI adapter. You buy the hardware, the assembly and the developping, the rest is up to you!"
"Roland TB-303 Bass Line Synthesizer for sale. This TB-303 sounds incredible. It has been well taken care of in a non-smoking, climate-controlled studio. It comes with the original Roland travel bag for the 303 and it is in pristine condition. Everything has been tested: DIN Sync, CV/Gate, all buttons work without issue and all potentiometers sound clean.
The serial number is 164,200 - Made in Japan. Comes with BOSS PSA-120S - Roland's recommended power supply. This is the real deal, analog TB-303 in excellent condition. Instantly ready for your studio, live set-up or for whatever you need it for."
"This is one phenomenal instrument. It lives and breathes a beautiful sound of its own. Out of everything I have to sell to go to Vet school this is the one piece I still want to hang on to.
I had this plugged into a Strymon Timeline and Bluesky and the results are literally awesome. There's some patch sheets on Muffwiggler that got me started and then I just got into it from there.
I got this brand new earlier in the year and it still smells like fresh cut wood - awesome!
It comes complete with a stereo output jack, power supply and 26 PVC stacking banana plugs (various lengths) from Test Path so you'll have everything you need to plug and play right away.
This is the ticket to unique one-of-a-kind sounds, atmospheres and drones in your music and film scores.
"This thing has undoubtedly seen it's share of action over the years. It has quite a few nicks, scratches and dents. Just by looking at it you can almost hear the countless attempts to play Frankenstein that have been tried on it. This is literally one that is going to be tough to see leave.
This Minimoog is definitely not a museum piece. It is not all original and has it's share of issues, but it is a great instrument. It is what we would call player's grade, and I would love it to go to a home where it will get the crap played out of it.
Let's get down to the details.
- First the serial number and completion signatures would indicate that it was created in 1974.
- Everything is in working order and sounds great, as I literally had put $500 into it getting it up and running less than 1 month ago. I had it serviced by Mike Borish over at Borish Electronics who is one of the best here in Chicago for old synths.
- Mike was able to replace any grommets on the keyboard so there are no clacking keys that plague these boards.
- Several pots have been changed out as well as a new power cord.
- There is a scratchy switch, but only one and it is the 440 signal for tuning. Only make a scratching noise when switched on or off.
- The keyboard is not perfectly level, as seen in the photos. It is very playable however.
- It is missing screws for one bracket on the actual wooden frame, you can see that in photo #21. The frame is rock solid however.
- Has a strange flaw in the finish on the top front panels that can only be seen in certain light, shown in photo #13
- Keep in mind that things have been changed out on this, so it can not be considered all original.
There are just a few pots that are still a little scratchy, but nothing major. I also have not had the chance to try the external controller connections so cannot say if those work or not. There does seem to be a little static from the high output jack, but the low output jack works just fine."
"GTR Orgatron 1, Analog Synthesizer, Wurlitzer , with music book, folio etc. Takes 6 C batteries or AC power supply. (Not included)
Includes music folio, music book, order form and other documentation"
FM Synthesis is not just for DX7 and Yamaha synths. The Oberheim Matrix-12 can do primitive FM as well, albeit a single carrier and modulator pair. Here are some tips and tricks for exploring the FM possibilities. Some of the ideas come from my Getting Started Programming FM video, so you may want to check that out too."
"Native Instruments Maschine Studio and Maschine Jam using analog hardware such as the EMS Synthi (controlled by the Maschine sequencer) and a Roland Chorus Echo (as aux send) along with the new Maschine Performance effects."
K3021 Master VCO Module Demo Published on Sep 27, 2016 KilpatrickAudio
"Check out the K3021 Master VCO module from Kilpatrick Audio. This module offers the same amazing sound and features as half of the K3020 Dual VCO in a compact and affordable module."
"Eurorack Triangle Core VCO with Waveshapers - 18HP
Built on the success of the K3020 Dual VCO, the K3021 Master VCO offers a single channel oscillator based on this famous design. Completely redesigned to replace now hard to find parts, the K3021 uses a complete new triangle core design based around discrete transistors for an amazing tone excellent stability. Useful as both your main pitch oscillator and as a complex low-frequency signal source (LFO) the K3021 Master VCO is a workhorse module great for any system.
One of the features that makes the K3021 extra special is its use of complex waveshapers and pulse width modulation circuits to create unique timbres. You can select between sine, triangle and ramp waveforms for the WAVE section. These waves then feed into the triple pulse width modulator to create very rich pulse waves that have a much more lively character than a simple single-channel PWM. Choose from one of three PULSE output combinations for unique variations.
The BLEND and PULSE outputs can be used independently, or can be combined through the use of the ultra-low distortion blend section. Smoothly fade between the WAVE and PULSE waveforms either manually or with voltage control. By using the blend circuit especially with the LFO mode engaged, very complex modulation waveforms can be easily created.
Features and Specs
Eurorack (3U) form factor - 18HP width
Master VCO with on board precision power regulation
LED indication of selected switch positions and VCO core activity
1V/octave CV input - factory trimmed for 1V/octave response
Linear FM input with level control
Fine and coarse tuning controls
Normal VCO frequency range: 2Hz to 15kHz
LFO mode switch - period approx. 60 seconds to low audio range
Temperature compensated exponential converter with matched transistors
All-new discrete triangle-core and sine wave shaper
Wave shaper with sine, triangle or ramp waveforms - switch selectable
Pulse shaper with triple pulse width modulators for complete timbres
Voltage controlled mixing between wave and pulse waveforms
High-end blend VCAs with ultra-low distortion and linear control
Sync input for hard syncing of VCO core
PWM input with level and offset controls
Blend VCA control input with level and offset controls - full deflection with 5Vpk-pk
Blend output - output from the blend VCA containing wave and/or pulse waveforms
Pulse output - dedicated output from the pulse shaper containing pulse waveform
All inputs and outputs are tolerant of +/-12V
All outputs drive 10Vp-p with 1K output impedance
Requires +12V (90mA), -12V (50mA) - 16 pin Doepfer-style power cable used - approx. 1.7W total power consumption
Designed and made in Canada using high quality parts.
Warranty: 1 year"
