via this auction"VINTAGE 80'S SYNTHESIZER WITH PCM SOUNDS, AND PERCUSSION IN ONE: A WHOLE LOT FOR A VERY LITTLE. THE SYNTH/DRUM MACHINE IS PHOTOED IN THE POWER UP MODE."
Friday, November 30, 2007
Casio CSM-1
via this auction"VINTAGE 80'S SYNTHESIZER WITH PCM SOUNDS, AND PERCUSSION IN ONE: A WHOLE LOT FOR A VERY LITTLE. THE SYNTH/DRUM MACHINE IS PHOTOED IN THE POWER UP MODE."
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Roland Jupiter-6
images via this auction"Roland.com Factory Specifications:
Polyphony - 6 voices
Oscillators - 2 VCO's per voice (12 oscillators total)
LFO - 2 LFO's with 4-waveforms (sine, tri, ramp, random)
Filter - 24 dB/oct 4-pole lowpass/high pass or 12 dB/oct 2-pole bandpass with their own ADSR envelope
VCA - 2 Standard ADSR's with keyboard track and mixer to balance oscillator levels
Effects - None
Arpeg/Sequencer - 1 Arpeggiator
Memory - 48 tones / 32 patches
Keyboard - 61 keys
Control - MIDI
Date Produced - 1983"
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Quasimidi Sirius
images via this auctionFEATURES:
192 DRUM SETS WITH 12 SOUNDS EACH
142 PRESET PATTERNS
100 USER DEFINED PATTERNS
384 PATCHES
16 VOCODER SETTINGS
7 SEQUENCER TRACKS
IN, OUT, THRU MIDI's
49 VELOCITY SENSITIVE KEYS
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Livewire Dalek Modulator Modular Synthesizer
via this auction"The first module in the Alien Modulator series, the Dalek Modulator contains 2 linear cross-modulating VCOs and a ring modulator in one module.
The ring modulator's carrier and modulator inputs are normalized to the internal VCOs, but either or both can be replaced with any external signal. VCOs feature internal cross-modulation, horizontal symmetry control, sine and square wave outputs and can be used independently of the ring modulator.
Specifications:
Inputs: CV modulation of frequency with attenuation, carrier signal input, modulator signal input.
Outputs: Carrier VCO output, modulator VCO output, ring modulated signal output.
Controls: Carrier & modulator VCO controls for frequency, horizontal symmetry, hi/lo speed selection, waveform selection and CV modulation attenuation. Each external input has selectors for AC/DC coupling. Modulation can obey or destroy!
Space Usage: 14 HP/TE
Current Consumption: 80mA"
Doepfer A-190 MCVS midi-cv/sync
via this auction"Module A-190 is a MIDI-CV/SYNC Interface, with which you can control any A-100 Module which has CV and gate/trigger input sockets by MIDI. The A-190 has two Digital-to-Analogue converters (DAC for short), which put out control voltages from 0 V to +5 V, so that you can control not just the pitch, but also another voltage-controllable parameter on the A-100. DAC 1 is 'hard-wired' to receive MIDI note messages and convert them into control voltages available at CV output socket CV 1. The DAC has 12-bit resolution, which gives excellent tuning resolution (in steps of 1/4096th). As a rule, DAC 1 will be used to control VCO pitch. DAC 2 can be assigned to your choice of MIDI controller. This DAC has 7-bit resolution (1/128th steps). Its output is available at CV 2, and can be used for voltage control of any suitable module (eg VCF, VCA, etc.).
The A-190 also has a clock output, controlled by MIDI clock. This can be divided down to provide a variety of clock outputs, and enable older sequencers or drum machines to be synced to MIDI. A Reset Output provides control of the A-160 / 161 Clock Divider / Sequencer or can produce MIDI-synchronised gates (for instance on an ADSR). MIDI START or CONTINUE messages make the voltage at the Reset output go low, and MIDI STOP messages make it go high.
In addition, the A-190 allows for portamento (glide) and pitch-bend, and provides a software LFO. These functions can all be switched on and off or altered by MIDI controllers. All control parameters can be saved in non-volatile memory.
The Doepfer A-190 module requires +5v power. When using it in a Doepfer case, an A-100 AD5 +5v adaptor board is required."
Monday, November 26, 2007
Redsound Elevata
images via this auction"This is something of a rarity as only 250 were manufactured. Redsound changed management and now concentrate solely on DJ tools. This makes this probably the rarest virtual analog synthesizer available.
8 part multi timbral operation and 16 note polyphony allows upto 8 channels of MIDI sequenced sounds simultaneously.
Well specified synth with 2 oscillators, 2 envelopes, 2 LFO's and 1 filter per voice. Has pulse width modulation, ring modulation and oscillator sync for even more sonic possibilities.
Can produce great sh-101 style basses with ease and pull off a fairly convincing tb-303 sound too. Very versatile virtual analog synth engine.
Comparable in sound creation power to the likes of the novation nova dn access virus buth with a different sound, can help your music stand out.
Has on board chorus / flange effects just like an old school analog synth too.
128 preset and 128 user patch memories, plus 90 Performance memories for multi setups. The multi memories allow for splits and layers as well as 8 part sequencer set-ups.
The knobs transmit real-time MIDI controller information which makes this superb for recording tweaks and evolving sounds. No complicated NRPN's or Sysex here! just plain MIDI Control Change!"
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Nord Modular
images via this auction"This is easily the most versatile virtual analog synth on the market.
Similar to the Nord Lead II but with one very important difference: The Nord Lead II has a fixed routing;
the Nord Modular routing is entirely programmable.
Better than a virtual analog synth because of it's flexibility; better than a real analog synth due to parts should they fail,
initial cost, possible repair cost, versatility, and speed of patch change.
Remember all the patch cables? You can edit presets on the computer via the midi jacks found on the back.
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With the Nord Modular you are able to construct the “synthesizers of your dreams”. Simply drag synth modules out onto the computer screen, make your connections using “virtual patch cords”, and in no time you’ll have your new synthesizer in front of you.
The innovative and flexible architecture of the Nord Modular allows for extensive sound sculpturing. How about a 5-oscillator-per-note synthesizer with 5 LFO’s, two resonant 24 dB/oct low-pass filters with separate envelopes or maybe a fat string sound with 14 oscillators – in stereo. Move your body to a mega fat bass sequence built up with 4 oscillators and a distorted classic analog lowpass filter in combination with a note sequencer module. Or, why not a classic 6 operator FM patch for that “electric” piano sound or a 24 sine wave oscillator patch for additive synthesis.
All your patches can be stored in the Nord Modular synthesizer and recalled later on – also without a computer connected! Stereo analog inputs open up for extensive sound processing possibilities. 16-band vocoding, anyone? Nord Modular has it all. Your imagination is only the beginning...
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The Nord Modular Keyboard has 4 DSPs as standard ( expanded to 8 with the Nord Modular Voice Expansion Board)
Nord Modular Key specifications
General
* Programmable polyphonic modular synthesizer
* Minimum 8 voices
* Maximum 64 voices depending on patch complexity
* 8-part multi-timbral
* Holds patches (sounds) and operating system in Flash memory. Software upgradable via the computer. Dynamical patch storage in 9 banks with 99 memory locations. The amount of patches that can be stored depends on their size (number of modules used)
* 24-bit internal processing at 96 kHz sampling frequency
MIDI features
All parameters, except for the Master Level, can transmit and receive MIDI Control Change messages. Notes can be received over the entire MIDI range. MIDI clock Synchronizing.
Hardware
* 18 user-assignable editing knobs
* 18 dedicated function buttons
* Rotary dial
* 2x16 character backlit LCD display
* Two analog audio inputs, line level. 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADCs, 48 kHz sampling frequency
* 4 assignable outputs, line-level. 18-bit linear DACs, 96 kHz sampling frequency
* Headphones output
* MIDI In and Out for "public MIDI"
* PC In and Out for communication with computer Editor
* Control pedal, Sustain or ON/Off pedal inputs
* 2 octave velocity sensitive keyboard with octave shift buttons (+/- 2 octaves) (Nord Modular Key)
* Midi In trig indicator (Nord Modular Rack)
Dimensions (Nord Modular Key)
473(W) 264(D) 70(H) mm
18.6"(W) 10.4"(D) 3.5"(H)
Weight: 4.7 kg, 10.36 lbs"
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Friday, November 23, 2007
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Chroma Polaris II
images via this auction"Rhodes Chroma Polaris II Analog Synthesizer! The Chroma Polaris was the second synthesizer made by Fender/Rhodes after they took over ARP, following their classic Rhodes Chroma. It has a classic analog ARP-like sound, kind-of tinny but also fat. Sounds can be layered up to 6 voices. It has typical analog synth controls including a cool 'sweep' knob for sweeping through the LFO or analog filter cutoff parameters. It also has a simple real-time sequencer and 132 memory patches.
There's also a nice and colorful layout with sliders similar to Roland Juno synths, membrane push-buttons and a large velocity sensitive 61-note keyboard making the Chroma Polaris a very nice synth. Fully MIDI-equipped, the Polaris will transmit and receive all its edit controls through MIDI as well as the ability to play up to three patches at once. This is the "II" version with improved MIDI implementation. The Polaris is rarity in itself. But for a "II" version to come along is truly a once in a blue moon phenomenon!"
Access Virus Indigo II
images via this auction--from the Access Music website---
If the original Indigo was a Virtual-Analog Roadster, this baby is a stunning Silver Speedster. The new Virus indigo-2 offers everything you need to produce high-octane sonic masterpieces in a compact package that’s built for comfort and speed. The original limited edition Indigo revamped an entire industry’s concept of supply and demand.
Now, equipped with a new front-panel and the engine of the Virus C, the indigo-2 is ready to do it again. Only this time, it’s got a souped-up transmission: a 3-octave keyboard with Aftertouch!
Ultra-cool… with aluminum side panels and even more blue LEDs, the indigo-2 packs power, portability and the legendary virus sound into a stunning presentation with the style and substance to take you anywhere and everywhere—all by itself. And you can’t imagine better handling, taking your creativity from zero to infinity in no time flat.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Serge Modular
images via this auction"Serge Modular Synthesizer with 5 modules. Includes: Ring modulator – 2 Preamp/Envelope followers – Dual channel mixer – Adapter module. I bought this Serge system in 1985 for about $800"
Monday, November 19, 2007
ARP Odyssey
images via this auction"duophonic, 2 VCOs, VCF, VCA, white/pink noise, S/H circuitry, 2 Envelope generators, AR/ADSR. Comes with anvil case (shown), and portamento pedal."
Roland Juno-106
images via this auction"The Juno 106 is a six voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that uses digitally controlled oscillators to generate the voices. The old classic monophonic synthesizers used two or three VCO ( Voltage Controlled Oscillators ) to create a fat sound. However, these VCO's were sensitive to temperature changes and the pitch would vary up and down with the change of temperature making it hard to keep the instrument in tune. The development of the DCO (Digital Controlled Oscillator) ended that problem. The 106 uses a built-in chorus to fatten up the sound, and this sound is even more pronounced when run in stereo. The 106 has an excellent 24dB/octave analog lowpass filter, great resonance control, and a sweet high pass filter. The ADSR offers a wide range of envelope control - both normal and reversed. There is a programable PITCH/MOD bender that can be use to control the DCO Pitch, VCF cutoff, and the LFO amount....individually or simultaniously. The synthesizer is very straight foreward and easy to program. It has some great filter sweeps, lush synthesizer pads, edgy synth brass, beautiful synth strings, heavy synth bass sounds, and some interesting sound effects. I have even found a nice B3 type organ with simulated Key Click. At the push of a button, the 106 can be turned into a powerful monophonic synthesizer with 6 oscillators stacked on one note for powerful chest thumping bass or razor sharp leads. The Juno 106 has 16 MIDI Channels, and MIDI SysEX data can be transmitted/received for all of the control functions for sequencing and external control."
Sunday, November 18, 2007
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