Korg Mono/Poly Analog Synthesizer w/ Custom Colored Knob Caps & Walnut Panels

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"Here's a Korg Mono/Poly of a different color.

First off, the entire wooden case has been replaced by a Synthwood custom enclosure. This includes solid walnut side panels and front, and a plywood undercarriage. The Synthwood enclosure is more beautiful, much sturdier and more durable, and even lighter than the original particle board case. (See synthwood.com/monopoly for more details. In fact, it was this Mono/Poly that Synthwood used to get the dimensions for producing these enclosures).

Secondly, i swapped out (identical but different colored) knobs from two Korg KMX-8 mixers in order to give this Mono/Poly a more color-coded interface (as opposed to the original palette of gray & cream). Red-orange knobs are now used for the Mod & Filter controls. Yellow knobs are now used for all the Levels, Intensity & Volume. Check out the photos.

It also comes with the following extras!
An original Owner's Manual, plus an additional spiral-bound copy of the Owner's Manual
A (Moog Voyager) gig bag into which it snugly fits, which has been irreverently rebranded (the rebranding looks less obvious in person). The gig bag is a $99 value."

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synthwood.com pitch/mod wheel colorizer

# Available for the synthwood Pro-One wood case conversion kit
# Comptabile with the DSI Prophet '08 (shown), DSI Poly Evolver, Moog Voyager
# User selectable colors: Red, Green, Blue, White, Violet, Yellow, Turquoise and off
# Colors can be independently set
# synthwood figured maple wood sides shown

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Synthwood Pro One Modwheels

Remember the Synthwood clear modwheels from DSI? Here's an image of one lit. They come as part of the Sequential Circuits Pro One Wood case. Note these are the same modwheels used in the DSI MEK and PEK as well as the MOOG Voyager. Title link takes you to a few more shots of the Synthwood Pro One Case extras.

# Each custom Pro-One wood case includes: A Dave Smith Wheel box with new acrylic wheels
# Two New Pro-One spec pitch/mod potentiometers
# Pro-One, Sequential Circuits and Synthwood.com nameplates
# LED backlit (red, blue, yellow, orange, white .. et cetera) in the works

Sequential Circuits Nameplates Via Synthwood

You might remember Synthwood from previous posts. They specialize in custom wood cases for the Pro One and wood panels for various synths. They take custom orders and they now make nameplates for the Sequential Circuits Pro One, Prophet 5, and Sequential Circuits line of analog synths. You can find more images of the nameplates here. Title link takes you to Synthwood.

"We used a satin brushed stainless plate that is just a bit thicker than the originals. The result is it won't curly up or crimp as easily. I found this out by plopping down one a PRO-ONE and noticing it was slightly crooked, I was able to pull it off and re-set it without the folding. One other thing that is really noticeable is that the original PRO-ONE/SEQUENTIAL circuits (at least the rev1) isn't brushed, but a plain bright aluminum. I find the satin brushed aluminum to be closer to what the Prophet-5 has and much better looking.

We've also made our own little badge which we are shipping with our Pro-One, Prophet 5 and Mini-Moog cases. We don't install the badge, but we do write the completed date and a 3 digit serial number (do you think we could break 999?). Oh! And we *ARE* shipping all our wood Pro-One and Prophet-5 cases with the new nameplates.

We're asking $18 shipped for each nameplate (Add $3 if you're outside of the USA). They're currently listed on ebay, but we actually have a revamp, customer gallery and shopping cart in testing for our website that should show up next month."

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Synthwood Prophet 5

Remember the Synthwood Prophet 5 restoration for Mike McKnight? Title link takes you to more shots of the finished product. Amazing.

Synthwood

Update via Stephen in the comments:
"- Nearly all tantalum caps, especially on the rails, were replaced with electrolytics
- power supply caps were replaced, regulators solder joints were resoldered and old thermal paste was removed and replaced with new paste. PS was calibrated
- analogue board was scaled, weak solder joints were retouched
- digital board DAC was adjusted, ROM upgraded, memory expansion installed, MIDI installed (MIDI jacks were installed in the sequencer interface holes
- control panel switches and pots were cleaned, replaced where needed. Solder joints on the pots were retouched or leads were fixed where needed.
- keyboard was complete disassembled, keys were washed in warm soap water. Crusty bushings were cut off, keyboard was cleaned, new bushings were installed. J-wires were aligned, resoldered where needed. Pitch and Mod wheels were adjusted
- Chassis/control panel, keyboard/mod wheel mountings were fitted to a synthwood.com black walnut case.
- new Prophet-5 and Sequential Circuits nameplates were installed.

I scrubbed this thing and I'd eat my dinner off of it."

The #0010 Pro-One via Synthwood

Click here for shots of Pro One #0010 redone by Synthwood with Prophet 5 style knobs and Synthwood custom case. Very nice.

Smoov-E's Synthwood Pro-One

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# Pacific Northwest Walnut
# RGB LED backlit wheels (set to Aqua)
# Synhouse midijack
# Lighted power switch

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YouTube via smoovbasket. The Pro-One before synthwood. Also a VL-tone.

"Clips from Smoov-E's live album "Simply Suggestive". Go to www.longduck.com for more information."

Synthwood Roland Juno-6 / Juno-60 Wood Case

Top: Original particle board
Bottom: Synthwood solid walnut

More pics and details here.
Update: better pics added.

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Sequential Circuits Pro-One Case by Synthwood

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"This is a new custom wood case for the Sequential Circuits Pro-One analogue synthesizer. The case is complete with screws, mounting hardware and a newly designed pitch / mod wheel box. It is designed to replace the flimsy original plastic case with very little or no alteration to the original sheet metal bottom case or control panel.
Dave Smith Instruments has designed a brand new pitch / mod wheel box which we are including with the kit. It is fully assembled and tested.
This case was designed and created by SYNTHWOOD.COM in the USA.

What is included:
# A complete finished wood case for your Pro-One
# Black Walnut (shown), Maple or Mahogany - Your Choice
# Brand new wheel box designed by Dave Smith Instruments
# A new Sequential Circuits and Pro-One nameplate
# Four black head machine screws to replace your old ones
# 6 T-Nuts to mount your control panel
# 8 black wood screws
# 4 machine screws for mounting your new wheel box
# Online installation guide with a step by step process with pictures What is pictured and is optional:
# Installation by SYNTHWOOD.COM (contact us)
# Newly made Prophet-5 style knobs (add $44)
# RGB Backlit kit for pitch/mod wheels installed (add $30) (Colors are user selectable - Red, Green, Blue, Violet, Aqua and White) What is NOT included in this auction:
# A Sequential Circuits Pro-One synthesizer"

Synthwood Blonde Maple Prophet-5

click here for more images via Stephen of Synthwood.

"Prophet 5 # 6366
# Originally factory refurbished (6/4/84) - no s/n tag
# Completely disassembled, cleaned and reassembled
# Blonde Maple Case (synthwood.com #007 date 07/07/07)
# New keyboard bushings
# Nearly all screws replaced with new stainless steel screws
# Completely recapped, power supply trimmed and voice board scaled
# MIDI installed - DIN holes cleanly punched with a greenlee
# rev 3.3 ROM and memory upgrade"

Synthwood Custom Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Backlit Clear Acrylic Wheels

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- Features a self-centering pitch bend mechanism (designed by Bob Moog)

- Colors: white, yellow, violet, aqua, red, green, blue and off

- pitch and mod wheel colors can be set independently (see red / blue)

- Uses new bournes pots

- Can be cleanly reversed back to stock mechanism - not a permanent mod

http://synthwood.com

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Sequential Circuits Pro-One with Synthwood Case

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"Sequential Circuits Pro One, serial number 6247. This is the superior and reliable J-wire keyboard model with the chassis mounted power supply. As the photos show, the control panel is immaculate. All knobs are original and just a couple have some slight fading of the white indicator line. As shown in the photos, there is some tape residue around the serial number sticker - mentioned for complete accuracy sake. Please be aware that there are some photos with camera flash wash-out/glare that just prove I'm a lousy photographer!

During the process of transplanting this into the new case, ALL rubber key bushings were replaced, so the keyboard plays like a dream. Additionally, all pots and switches were triple-flushed with Caig CaiLube MCL (Moving Contact Lubricant) 5% spray to fully clean all dust and old lube out. After that, every pot and switch was then lubed with Caig CaiLube MCL 100% spray to assure smooth, noise-free operation - and that they do!

The solid cherry case was made by Synthwood, who sells here on eBay, and includes the custom Dave Smith wheel box with clear pitch and mod wheels. Not only are the wheels nice and chunky, but the pitch wheel has spring return to center, which the originals did not have (they had a center detent). Not to disparage Synthwood in any way, but the beautiful finish you see here was done by me - I felt the synth deserved nothing less than a "furniture-like" finish. I painstakingly progressively sanded the case, ending at 400 grit, then hand applied a light cherry tinted Tung oil finish (two coats of color, one of clear). It turned out stunning, if I do say so myself. I also replaced the case screws with longer, proper wood screws for strength and aesthetics. The case alone, without MY beautiful finish job, will cost you $325.00 + $25.00 shipping, and a degree of custom fitting is required.

A custom made LeCover dust cover is included; the Pro One has ALWAYS been covered when not in use.

If you're looking at a Pro One of this caliber, you already know all the technical details of the synth itself, so I won't drone on with those. Suffice it to say, this Pro One is an amazing synth - sounds amazing, works perfectly and looks phenomenal. The investment I have in this in both time and money is staggering, any buyer will certainly get a bargain at any price. The cost to build one like this today, in materials alone, would be around $1,200.00 if you had to buy the donor Pro One as well."

Cable Holders via Synthwood

synthwood.com is now offering a custom cable holder for $38 shipped in the USA ($48 international). If you are interested, please email orders@synthwood.com

SCI DrumTraks Synthwood Sides

Click here for more shots pulled via this auction. Pictured is gorgeous Oak. As some of you have probably guessed, these are from Synthwood. The buy it now on these are only $19.50. Not bad if you are looking to spruce up your synths. So far I believe Synthwood only offers wood panels for synths that had wood panels to begin with. There are quite a few synths out there that would look very nice with a set of these. The OB12 immediatley comes to mind - the grey plastic-wood sides that come with it are hollow on the underside - I swear they'll cut a finger off if you aren't careful.

Clear DSI Modwheels for your Pro One

If you remember this post, Stephen of Synthwood mentioned that Dave Smith would be providing clear Modwheel and case enclosures for Synthwood to use in their custom Pro One wood cases. Well, it looks like they are in! Here's a link to one up for auction.

Previous Synthwood posts

Synthwood Custom Prophet T8

"A little history: This was the last Prophet T8 made by Sequential Circuits. There was no wooden keyboard made for it and it was either given or sold to an SCI employee.

Later the case was taken to a machine shop where the front end was rip sawed off and the wheels were placed inside of the case. It was necessary to keep the wheels plugged in so that the modulation section would work properly. If you have a T8 with a keyboard that is far beyond repair, this can be done for you."

Title link takes you to more shots on Synthwood. Reminds me a bit of the Rhodes Chroma Expander.

Synthwood specializes in:
Synthesizer Woodworking
Specializing in replacement wood parts for Classic Analogue Synthesizers
Custom design for modular synth cabinets, cases, side or end bells and conversions and modifications
Beautiful and exotic woods: Koa, Mahogany, Black Walnut, English Chestnut, Maple and more
Tasteful finishes (French polish, Linseed Oiling and blends)
Tapered black stainless finishing screws included

Update via Stephen in the comments:
"I've got an update for this. John Bowen confirmed that my T-8 was used on the bench at Sequential and that Stanley Jungleib ended up with it during the Yamaha liquidation. Stanley sold it to person in the Bay Area who then sold it to a friend of mine in 1989. I had known about the 'keyboardless T-8' since 1992 and eventually coaxed my friend into selling it to me just last year. My father finished the case earlier this spring and I updated the ROMs to rev 3.8 (they were 3.7)."

Korg MonoPoly with Synthwood Case & Synhouse MIDI

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"Comes with Synhouse's MIDIJack installed. The original (cheap) cabinet has been replaced by a beautiful maple quilted cabinet made by Synthwood - the pictures don't do it justice. Extra parts included: 2x original knobs; a Korg Polysix CHORUS board; and a Korg Polysix control board for the CHORUS. These boards were taken out of a working Polysix many years ago and I have no idea if they work or not - it is very likely that these boards do not work any longer and may be in need of repair. At some point I wanted to add the Polysix's CHORUS effect to the MP, but never got around to doing it. So here they are in case you are interested in doing the mod. Comes with a copy of the manual and MIDIJack's docs."

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Sequential Circuits Pro One in Custom Synthwood Case

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"For sale is a very special Sequential Circuits Pro One. It has a new custom wood casing made by Synthwood, including a blue illumination wheel mod and prophet 5 knob kit. The original knobs are also included. Mint condition and fully functional. Comes with original manual. The more sought after J-Wire version. Serviced last year and is fully operating at factory specs. New key bushings, calibrated, tuned, the works. See pictures below for more details. If there is one Pro One out there to get, this is the one."

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Synthwood custom backlit wheels for the Korg MonoPoly and Polysix

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# LED board allows user to select wheel colors independently
# Shown set to green, blue, aqua, violet, red and yellow (white is also available)
# Sources power from the pitch bend pot

(colors are more brilliant in person)

Note off is also an option.

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Custom Sequential Circuits Pro-One Black & White Case

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via Scott Metzger:

"CustomSynth supplied the front and back decals. This Pro One used to be owned by Bill Leebs of Front Line Assembly. It was in horrible cosmetic condition, but sounded great. Stephen of Synthwood spent a ton of extra time getting this looking pretty for me. One of my favorite Mono synths!"

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