M.M. Modular

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DIY Site

Title link takes you to a DIY site featuring:
RSF Kobol Expander Waveshaper
RSF Kobol Expander Sawtooth Oscillator
Buchla "Timbre" Waveshaper
Buchla Lopass Gate (pictured)
Buchla 258 style oscillator
ARP Odyssey 2 quadrant modulator
Source of Uncertainty
Buchla Bandpass Filter
Three position toggle switch
Vactrol Crossfader

via sequencer.de

Korg Trident

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Details:
"This particular example is in superb condition and in full working order, there’s no wear on the silk screen, no noisy pots and all the keys are in line, also included are the original user and photocopy service manuals.

The Trident is a 61 note, 8 voice, analogue polyphonic synthesizer, it was Korgs answer to the Jupiter 8, OB8, P5 etc, it's basically three synthesizers in one keyboard, it has a synth, brass and string section that can be played independently or all together for an immense sound, each section has it's own volume control and independent outputs. The Trident uses SSM chips as on the Prophet 5 rev 1&2 which are favoured over the curtis chips as there noted for being fatter and warmer sounding.

The keyboard has a split/layer facility, each section can be independently above or below middle C or across the whole keyboard. It also has a built in flanger that can be assigned to each section.

There's been a mod added to the pitch/mod panel to the left of the keyboard, it's an octave range switch that's very useful for reaching the highest notes.

The Trident is built like a tank and easy to use, the controls have a straight forward layout and it doesn't take you long to get good results, all the parameters are there to be tweaked and the keyboard is one of the best I’ve used on a vintage synth. Its also very stable and reliable, it only needs 5-10 mins to warm up, iv'e had it on for days and it's never gone out of tune once.


This is a highly underrated and very special synthesizer that is capable of producing beautiful warm analogue soundscapes that no modern digital synthesizer can get near to, the strings and pads in particular are truly outstanding. I simply can't do it justice by writing about it here.

These are rare, especially in this condition and would make a great investment and addition to anyone's studio.
For those lucky enough to have owned one or to have played one then you'll know exactly what you’re bidding on.

This is a big heavy keyboard (1020x525x160, 22Kg) and I don't have a flight case for her so it's pick up only, I am willing to deliver the synth my self but will charge 25pence per mile, UK mainland only."

Saw this one on Failed Muso.

Lassence u-Ventury

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Update: you can find the manual here.

AudioRealism Drum Machine

"Deep flavored bassdrums, crispy snares and saucy hihats is the stew that made the analog drum machines so tasty. AudioRealism Drum Machine contains two modeled vintage drum machines for double the gastronomical pleasure. Sprinkled with a Pattern controlled filter and a distortion unit makes for a pleasurable meal that will satisfy the sweetest tooth to a hard baked sludge for those with tougher digestional systems."

Features


* Two realtime switchable drum machine models, 11 sounds for Model A and 8 for Model B.
* Internal 32 step sequencer with global accent per step, four prescale selections per pattern
* Various pattern transformation functions
* Full MIDI CC with learning function
* MIDI Output
* Rebirth pattern import
* Two MIDI modes (Pattern and Note)
* Integrated distortion unit
* Pattern controlled filter (PCF)
* Sample accurate sync to host

Title link takes you to some samples including comparisons to a Roland TR-808.

Also check out their Bass Line Pro:

reFuse Software's The Lowender

"The Lowender plug-in is a subharmonic synthesizer reminiscent of classic analog dual-band bass enhancer circuits."
Features

* Gate, drive, and output filter controls
* Operates in three different freqency ranges to match program material
* Analog modeling - no FFT shenanigans!

Title link takes you to more info and samples.

SYNTENDO

"Do you have fond memories of the 8-Bit Nintendo's music?
Do you wish there was a VST that you could use to make music just like that?
Do you miss the glory days of Sunsoft?
Do you like bleeps and bloops more than granular synthesis or spectrum modulation?
Do you believe Shigeru Miyamoto sold his soul to the devil?
Do you enjoy fondling small, rectangular, multi-buttoned objects?
Do you dream in 64 colors, sometimes swapping mappers accidentally?
Do you consider Mr. Gimmick a dear, close personal friend?
Do you think 8 step sequencers are "just right"?

Do you just really, really, really like free synths?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above,
than Syntendo was made for you!"

Title link takes you there.

via Retro Thing which also mentions Neoretro.

Russian RITM-2

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Details:
" Powerful Soviet Russian Vintage RARE Analog synthesizer.

• RITM-2 is a portable solo synthesizer from 80's - Russian clone of Minimoog, it has 1-osc (plus sub osc), 1LFO, 2 adsr and more.

• This synth was made in December 1988 in USSR

• First section - Portamento/Glissando.

• Modulation section - modulation frequency knob (LFO), OSC section: tuning knob from - to + , modulation switch from saw, tri and random, tone switch from 32', 16', 8' or 4' , modulation level knob from 10 till 2; modulation on/off switch (linked to level knob).

• Mixer section - noise level knob, saw wave level knob, tri wave/rising tri wave switch, level of tri/rising wave.

• Filter section : cutoff freq knob, resonance, modulation switch - choose envelope, tri, wave or random,modulation level knob, keytrack button (between 1/1 keytrack or 1/2); 4 x sliders for adsr envelope.

• Output section: output volume knob, phones volume knob.

• Amp section: switch between single - triggered envelope and repeating envelope, memory knob, 4 x sliders for adsr envelope.

• Connection on the rear panel : on/off switch, power wire connection (220V), fuse (0,25A) - output. On the front : 2,5 octave keyboard (F-C), to the left of keyboard there are pitch bend slider, modulation wheel, below keyboard there is a output 5-din plug."

Oberheim OB-Xa

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Roland RS-09 Organ and Strings Synth

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Roland Jupiter-4 Compuphonic

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MTI Auto Orchestra AO-1

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Casper Vocal Processor VP-01

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Bob Moog Foundation Newsletter #3

"Since the Bob Moog Foundation's launch, we have received several stories about Dad and his work, and original music featuring Moog instruments. I thank everyone who submitted and invite everyone else to read the stories and listen to the music.

Please keep the music and stories coming. We love hearing how Dad touched peoples lives and ultimately that is what the Foundation is all about- touching lives through innovation and creativity.

Moog Lives! Rock on!
Sincerely,

Michelle Moog-Koussa
Director, The Bob Moog Foundation

Below are excerpts from three of our favorite stories about Bob and his inventions. The link below will let you see all the stories in there entirety.

"I am a composer today in part because of the inspiration his instruments provided me. He was, in many ways, the father of all contemporary electronic musicians, and his memory and work will live on forever."

Richard Lainhart

"Ha! When we first put out the Minimoog (1970/71) the stores told us "Keyboard players will never buy this, as they are NOT technical people at all. Guitarists and drummers have their hardware and gadgets to use, but keyboard players only use a piano and organ - they are not TECHNICAL!" Boy - things sure did change!"

Brian Kehew

"Today, I can't claim any successes in the music world and can hardly believe what I had on tape was considered good by any measure, but it was the experience of the time that counted. It gave me depth and experience that carries forward to the professional world. Bob Moog became one of the few people who I could actually call a hero. "

Steve Wiedemann

Read more stories at moogfoundation.org

Supporting the Foundation

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Please consider making a contribution to our Foundation. To find out what we're all about have a look at our objectives.

We ask you to spread the word--forward this email to friends, colleagues, and anyone interested in the work and legacy of Dr. Bob Moog.

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Bob Moog Foundation Newsletter #1
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