NINE INCH NAILS Novation Bass Station For Auction

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"NINE INCH NAILS owned Novation Bass Station Synthesizer.

I won this in the NINE INCH NAILS gear auctions in December 2009. It came in full working condition but with no power supply. I tracked down the original power supply from Novation and will include it.

There are six presets which I have not changed, so they are as they were from the auction (and presumably Trent when he last used it).

This synth was used during the making of the 1999 album The Fragile and is featured in pictures of Trent Reznor recording in the studio that was part of the Fragility Tour Program. Also, an interview in Keyboard Magazine"

Older, original NIN pics previously captured here.

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Octave Plateau Voyetra Eight 8 Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer

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"Octave Plateau Voyetra Eight Rev 4. Rev 4 - the final revision which includes all of the available MIDI interfacing.

video in the listing previously featured here.

Technically, this Voyetra Eight is fully functional and future-proofed. Under previous ownership, it was serviced at The Analog Lab (designers of Voyetra Eight) about 10 years ago. Upon acquisition, just to be on the safest side, we again had it serviced to assure another 40+ years of flawless performance with full diagnostics, fresh power supply capacitors, a new battery, matching genuine CEM and SSM chip throughout, all cards inspected, and full calibration. It will include 2 custom high quality XLR to MIDI 5 Pin-Din cables for in and out interfacing.

Cosmetically, as you can see it is in fantastic condition. Yes, there are some noticeable but minor blemishes on the chassis from installing the unit into different racks over the years. A modest 9/10 rating on cosmetics.

We don’t have track note on where exactly it was used within specific songs or sessions. Still, we can confirm this Voyetra Eight was used on upward of 100 releases and in some capacity on the following highlighted releases:

Africa Bambaataa - Beware (The Funk is Everywhere)
Africa Bambaataa - Planet Rock: The Album
Ministry - Twitch
Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine
Nine Inch Nails - Sin EP
Nine Inch Nails - Head Like a Hole EP
Depeche Mode - Ultra"

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White Face Arp Odyssey Mk 1 & Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds

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"This is the rare "white face" version of the Arp Odyssey. It was the first version of the Odyssey ever made and has a different sounding filter than the later ones, when they started to rip off Moog. It's a matter of taste, but I greatly prefer this version as it sounds more metallic and industrial. Apparently, so does Trent Reznor as he used it for the synth lead from "The Hand That Feeds." Take a look at it next to a Buchla 200e in the video:[below]. The serial number is 282188"





Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds
YouTube via NineInchNailsVEVO | June 16, 2009 |

"Music video by Nine Inch Nails performing The Hand That Feeds. (C) 2005 Interscope Records"

Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit Pole Banners to Benefit BMF

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"December 11, 2013 (ASHEVILLE, NC) – Over Halloween weekend, Asheville, North Carolina came alive with sonic enlightenment through the Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit – a celebration of artistic expression across multiple genres and eras. Headliners included Nine Inch Nails, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Neutral Milk Hotel, Animal Collective, Gary Numan, and more. Vertical banners announcing the festival and headliners graced the downtown streets. In a continuing effort to give back to the community in which the festival was held, Mountain Oasis organizers have donated the banners to the Bob Moog Foundation. The banners will be auctioned on eBay beginning Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

The 10 day auction will feature six banners measuring 60”x30” made of 20 ounce smooth vinyl. The signage includes the name and logo for the festival and the logo/image for the respective headlining bands.

Ashley Capps, president of AC Entertainment, the organization which produces Mountain Oasis, states, “AC Entertainment is proud to offer continued support to the Bob Moog Foundation’s educational and historic preservation initiatives, both of which were featured at the festival. We believe in music as a medium not only to entertain, but to enlighten and we are heartened see the Foundation’s efforts to teach science through music flourishing with their growing project, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool."

Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, acknowledges “AC Entertainment has been a major supporter of our efforts for four years. With their help, the Foundation is affecting the lives of thousands of children in Western North Carolina and beyond. We inspire the future through innovative education. The auction for the banners, in addition to the support generated through the festival itself, will help keep our organization healthy and growing.”

The auction for the banners can be found here: [link]

For more information about the Bob Moog Foundation see www.moogfoundation.org."

Gary Numand and Nine Inch Nails posters pictured.

NINE INCH NAILS Nord Modular Synthesizer # 72 NIN

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"This is the equipment from the Nine Inch Nails touring Gear and studio rig that we are no longer in need of. We do not know which (if any) tour they are from unless specified nor can we get any items autographed, so please do not ask. We will be listing hundreds of items over the next several weeks such as guitars, keyboards, amplifiers, drums, staging, anvil cases, cables, rack/outboard gear, guitar effects, pedal boards. So keep checking in on our auctions. Everything will be sold at no reserve. If your looking for anything specific road cases please feel free to contact me as I might have what you're looking for. I always include an item description but always refer to the photo's for the most accurate condition.

AUCTION # 72
Nord Modular Virtual Modular Synthesizer made in Sweden by Clavia. Modular SNR. Item does show damage to keyboard and labeled bad volume knob and vertical key. Stage performance casualty. Serial number MA97110098."

Update via Lance Fox in the comments: "I just bought it. I always wanted a nord modular based off the video too, so when this popped up... well, I had to do it ;-)

Let me know what sounds you'd like off of it :-)"

Sold for $1,225.00.

NINE INCH NAILS Gear Up for Auction

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"This is the equipment from the Nine Inch Nails touring Gear and studio rig that we are no longer in need of. We do not know which (if any) tour they are from unless specified nor can we get any items autographed, so please do not ask....

Moog Music Minimoog Voyager analog synthesizer Select Series Serial # SS0229 and VX-351 Voyager CV expander serial # 0013. Both items are in very good condition and fully functioning. Includes user's manual and a Dragon flight case [NIN case]. Standard A/C cord and 12v lamp NOT included."

See the seller's other items for more. EMS Synthi post coming up next.

This one spotted and sent in via @musiqueconcrete

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ARP Odyssey MkIII Shots

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One pretty "interesting" detail below; well to me at least. : )

Details from auction:

"Reconditioned by Than Muir, this rare & classic synth is in immaculate condition, cosmetically and functionally. Serial # 2825 0005. The Odyssey is a duo-phonic, fully analog synth developed in the 1970's. It is a simplified, non-modular yet more gig-able version of their famous 2600 modular mono-synth (sharing many of the same components). This is the mark 3 version, distinguishable by its orange and black facia detailing. It is considered the superior revision of the Odyssey for its sound (-24db filter), technical capability, reliability and service-ablity (see: http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/2006/01/why-white-arp-odyssey-is-not-always.html). Includes colour spiral-bound copy of user manual and patch sheets. Electronic copy of service manual also available. Famous users include ABBA, Depeche Mode, Bomb The Bass, Ultravox, Gary Numan, Vince Clark, LTJ Bukem, Air, Tangerine Dream, 808 State, Apollo 440, Nine Inch Nails, Astral Projection, Chick Corea, George Duke, Josef Zawinul, John Foxx, Vangelis, Elton John, Jethro Tull, Jimmy Edgar, DEVO, R.E.M. and Herbie Hancock. Please don't hesitate to contact me for more info. Includes colour spiral-bound copy of user manual and patch sheets. Electronic copy of service manual also available. Famous users include ABBA, Depeche Mode, Bomb The Bass, Ultravox, Gary Numan, Vince Clark, LTJ Bukem, Air, Tangerine Dream, 808 State, Apollo 440, Nine Inch Nails, Astral Projection, Chick Corea, George Duke, Josef Zawinul, John Foxx, Vangelis, Elton John, Jethro Tull, Jimmy Edgar, DEVO, R.E.M. and Herbie Hancock. Please don't hesitate to contact me for more info."

Yep, my first "reference" on the *bay. That shot of Pete pretty much captured my reaction when I saw it. And no, I don't mind being referrenced to one bit.

Softube Mutronics Mutator

Published on Dec 17, 2014 SoftubeStudios

"Mutronics Mutator creates mind boggling filter sweep effects on any sound source—guitars, vocals, keyboards, drums, etc. The Mutator can clearly be heard on records by artists such as Radiohead, Beck, Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Massive Attack and many more. It is now available as a plug-in for VST, AAX and Audio Units, both on Mac and Windows platforms. More info: www.softube.com"

"Mutronics Mutator was an instant success when it came out in the early 1990's, and had an enormous impact of the sound from that decade. The Mutator can clearly be heard on records by artists such as Radiohead, Beck, Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Massive Attack and many more.

But the Mutator was short lived. Production ceased abruptly when a vital component was discontinued by the component manufacturer. The original has since then only been available at auction sites, often at prices much higher than the original purchase price. Softube has worked closely with Mutronics to ensure that the plug-in captures every delicate detail of the original hardware.

What is the Mutator?
Mutator has an analog voltage controlled filter (VCF) for each of its two channels, which can create synth-like filter sweeps on any sound source that is fed into the unit. The filter can be controlled from a number of sources, for example the envelope follower, which sweeps the filter in proportion to the amplitude of the sound source. In Gate mode, the filter is either on or off, and the filter can also be controlled by the on-board LFOs. These have four waveforms, which create filter sweeps in our out of time with the music.

Another very cool option is to use the external sidechain input, to have an external sound source control the filter movements. For example, insert the Mutator on a pad track and have the filter move in sync with a drum loop. You can also link or unlink the two channels for trippy stereo effects, use the Width control to extend the stereo field and use the Mix knob to blend in the original sound source with the mutated sound.

To further understand what the Mutator does, we recommend that you check out the product video!

In Short

Mind boggling filter effects
Control filter sweeps by the sound source's amplitude, from the LFOs or from an external sound source
Used on many seminal records from the 1990s
Based on technology developed for analog synthesis from the 1960s
Each and every component carefully modeled
Extremely analog behavior of frequencies, phase, distortion, etc"

See the Mutronics channel below for more.

NINE INCH NAILS NOTHING STUDIOS 2002 YAMAHA CS1X SYNTH

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" YAMAHA CS1X SYNTH KEYBOARD (ALSO MIDI CONTROLLER FOR YOUR DAW OR ANYTHING)
THIS BELONGED TO NINE INCH NAILS/TRENT REZNOR/NOTHING STUDIOS IN NEW ORLEANS, BOUGHT FROM THEM IN THE NOTHING STUDIOS SALE IN 2002
COMES WITH ALL PAPERWORK, HISTORY, COA AND ORIGINAL SALES BILL FROM NOTHING STUDIOS!

I HAVE NOT TOUCHED THE USER PATCHES, AND I WILL SAY, THAT IS A REALLY COOL THING, BECAUSE SOME OF THE PATCHES IN THERE SOUND PRETTY FAMILIAR FOR THE TIME/ERA, AND A FEW OF THE PATCH NAMES ARE WORTH A LAUGH, WITH A NOD TO MR. REZNOR."

NINE INCH NAILS Waldorf Micro Wave XT synth NIN # 111

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"AUCTION # 111
Waldorf Micro Wave XT Synthesizer - Serial No.820725915: Like new condition, (see photos). Standard 12 volt DC adapter NOT included."

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Sold For: US $830.00
Update: an supernatural connection. Notice this auction is number 111. Carbon111 hosts probably the most respected Waldorf XT resource page on his site! Coincidence? If so the stars have aligned.

NINE INCH NAILS Oberheim OB-8 Synthesizer NIN

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For those new to the site or find this in the archives, note this is not my auction. Please do not send any inquiries to me. Send them to the seller.

Auction Details:

"You are bidding on an Oberheim OB-8 bought from the Nothing Studios equipment sell off in 2001. This actual synthesizer was owned by NIN and won legitimately by myself from the auctions in late January 2001. It is autographed next to the mod/pitch toggles and includes the studio manual.

I corresponded with a studio employee handling the auctions by phone and asked not to release the phone number, which was designated a New Orleans area code. Here is a link to a Seems Like Salvation web post with an official announcement of the Ebay items up for bids, including the Oberheim OB-8... http://www.nineinchnails.net/news/jan01/012501-02.html. I also recently messaged former NIN band member Danny Lohner on MySpace and he confirmed remembering the 2001 auctions and specifically the Oberheim OB-8 being put up for sale.

ANOTHER VERY IMPORTANT FACT TO NOTE ON THIS SYNTH'S AUTHENTICITY... The manual has a phone number jotted down with what appears to be "S/R LA." Sound recording L.A.? Studio recording L.A.? Along with this is a number which has an area code and prefix that I did a background/reverse phone directory lookup on. Two seperate parties were assigned this number, who just so happened to be located within 5-7 miles of Trent's infamous Cielo Dr. studio (where Charles Manson and his followers murdered Sharon Tate). Chances are, this actual synthesizer sat in that house while recording Broken and The Downward Spiral.

I DO NOT REPRESENT NIN.COM AND I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH THEIR STUDIO LIQUIDATION SALE. I am simply taking advantage of their equipment auctions to sell this Oberheim OB-8 originally intended to be kept and passed onto my children. As the economy has taken a nosedive, I am now in dire need of cash to handle bills, so I am using this rare occasion to market the Oberheim for maximum exposure to die hard NIN fans.

About the unit. It is in good condition, but ABOUT THREE OF THE MIDDLE OCTAVE KEYS WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN PRESSED. In other words, if the Oberheim is triggered by an external MIDI keyboard, every note will work just fine; but somewhere along the line, a majority of the keys in the middle octaves started working partially (only when pressed quickly). Again, all the notes sound perfect if triggered from an external MIDI keyboard, but only work intermittently if triggered from the Oberheim keys. This could be a minor issue involving the contacts underneath, but I am not an analog expert so this item is sold AS-IS. THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS. Why would you want one anyhow? This was Trent Reznor's synthesizer.

The sounds on this board are extremely textured and rich. There are superb pads and leads on here. I'm guessing this was used somewhere in Pretty Hate Machine, but it's impossible to confirm. The actual size of the unit is monstruous. It weighs over 50 pounds and measures approximately 2 feet x 4.5 feet. If you're looking for a piece of NIN history that is larger than life, this is it!

Buyer pays $125.00 shipping. Like I said, this thing is huge. I will ship only within the continental U.S. (lower 48 states). Good luck bidding!"

Sold For: US $2,100.00

NINE INCH NAILS Dave Smith Evolver - Without Teeth

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"Auction # 516
Dave Smith Instruments Evolver Synthesizer, serial No.00617. Analog/digital synth; Stereo audio processor; 16 X 4 sequencer; This unit has been used for parts and is sold as NOT working, see photos. Power supply NOT included."

You can see the other two previously listed here.

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NINE INCH NAILS Pelican 1660 Moog travel case

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"Auction # 503
Pelican 1660 travel case, used as a travel case for 'Moog'. External measures 18" high, 31" long, 22 1/2" wide. Internal measures 29" long, 20 1/2" wide, 15 1/2" high. Features removable foam configure to your specifications , wheels and slide out handle for easy maneuvering. In good condition, see photos."

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NINE INCH NAILS Ensoniq Mirage Digital Sampler # 83 NIN

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"AUCTION # 83
Ensoniq Mirage Digital Sampling Keyboard, Model DSK-8 - Serial No. 10732: Minor wear & tear. Standard AC cord NOT included."

Sold For: US $450.00

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Sonoio Suonoio Micro Synth Modular by The Harvestman with Original Box

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"Up for auction is something very special! I have a limited edition musical instrument called a SuONOIO, which is a Micro Synth Modular custom made by Alessandro Cortini (from Nine Inch Nails) and Scott Jaeger (from The Harvestman) as part of the SONOIO Project http://www.sonoio.org

This device is now Out Of Print (Not being made anymore). There was a very limited run of these produced to promote and go along with Alessandro's 2 albums, BLUE (2011) and RED (2012). they sold out almost instantly! Fully operational, tested and works great!

Main Features: 2 Sample Players with access to Sample Banks and Pitch Control, 16 Point Patchable System For Routing Simple to Complex Signal Chains, Internal Delay Effect, 6 Knobs for Ultimate Tweaking Pleasure

Includes Mini Patch Cords, 1/4" Audio Output, Integrated Speaker, 9 Volt Energizer battery, Multiple SuONOIO Compatibility, original box with bubble wrap and instruction sheet..."

Check out the SuONOIO label below for more including this Halloween video from me.

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NINE INCH NAILS Yamaha VL 70-M tone generator NIN # 114

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"AUCTION # 114
Yamaha VL 70-M - Serial No. NL01138: Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator. Like new condition. Yamaha PA-3B power adapter NOT included."

Sold For: US $310.00

NINE INCH NAILS Roland JV-1000 Keyboard

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"AUCTION # 256
Roland JV-1000 Music Workstation/Keyboard. Serial No. ZF89112."

Sold For: US $791.00

Salamander Modular Synth Analog Voltage Controlled Oscillator & Waveshaper

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"Up for auction is a Salamander Modular Synthesizer single analogue voltage controlled oscillator and waveshaper. It is in museum quality condition and functions and tunes perfectly. Everything electronically and physically is in perfect condition. It is one of few made in San Francisco, California in the late 70's/early 1980's.

This module includes one voltage controlled analogue oscillator that is generated from an E-MU Modular VCO Sub-block and discrete components. The surrounding circuitry has been greatly expanded and the best possible parts were used in constructing the VCO and Waveshaper module by SMS. All of the knobs and switches are military grade (as in literally).

This module comes from the full SMS system that can be seen in the video below. I overtook the modular when I became the sound designer and producer for Asphodel Records/Recombinant Media Labs from Naut Humon. Nothing, and I mean nothing, sounds remotely close to what this module can do.

The bandwidth is so high that I used the SMS to modulate and generate video signals for several installations. From a tuning and musicality standpoint, there is nothing that rivals the absurdly over built quality of the system.

The buyer will have to design their own power supply to run this module. Don't miss a once in a life time opportunity to add one of the rarest synthesizer modules ever made to your modular. All the connectors are standard 1/8" which will interface directly with all Eurorack modulars and similar gear."

"A bit about the studio from which this comes from ... Asphodel Records/Studios and Recombinant Media Labs was San Francisco's cutting edge and award winning production, recording, and performance/research facility. We worked both with artists internal and external to the record label. Some of the clientele has included Academy and Grammy Award nominated M.I.A., members of Nine Inch Nails, Lou Reed, Kode 9, Speedy J, Blixa Bargeld, and many many others. The facility was home to many talented professionals who were the users of the equipment we are selling."

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NINE INCH NAILS KORG wave station # 74 NIN

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"AUCTION # 74
KORG wave station model WS-1. Features advanced vector synthesis wave sequencing. Item in good condition, modified with stickers. Standard AC cord NOT included. Serial number 008257."

Sold For: US $930.00

NINE INCH NAILS Electrix Mo-FX NIN #98

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"AUCTION 98
Electrix Mo-FX (Time Synchronized FX Unit) - Serial No. Mo-FX 011426: Features distortion, flange tremolo, & delay. Like new condition. Comes with standard AC cord."

Sold For: US $226.48