ARP 2600 FS (limited edition) (2023) (vintage 1970 to 1980 - reissued in 2019 and in 2023)
limited edition monophonic semi-modular analog performance synthesizer, a synthese of the legendary ARP 2600 build from 1970 to 1980
authentic full size reproduction of original ARP 2600 circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs supervised by David Friend, co-founder of ARP Instruments and hand built in Japan at the KORG factory
3 x VCOs, each with LFO mode, FM inputs and multiple wave-shape outputs
1 x multi-mode VCF switchable between 4-pole 4012 and 4-pole 7072
1 x differential (+/-) input VCA with both linear and exponential control inputs
ADSR and AR Envelope generators with switchable time factor
2 x LFO with pulse and sine wave outputs
noise generator with continuously variable colour, ring modulator, lag processor, sample & hold, Schmitt trigger and envelope follower
attenuator, mixer, inverter, slew rate limiter and 4-way multiple
external audio input for processing external sound sources
autthentic analog spring reverb
56 faders and 8 buttons
flexible patching system with 82 mini sized 1/8" phone plugs
MIDI IN + THRU + OUT connector
USB connector for comprehensive MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection
includes ARP 3620 keyboard with 49 keys with aftertouch, vibrato, portamento, pitch bend, transpose switch, LFO and arpeggiator
ARP 3620 keyboard also includes 7 mini sized 1/8" phone plug and 2 1/4" foot switch connectors
famous ARP 2600 users include Orbital, Underworld, 808 State, Meat Beat Manifesto, Hardfloor, Jean Michel Jarre, BT, Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Weather Report, Rebirth, Xpando, Add N To (X), Chemical Brothers, Front Line Assembly, David Holmes, Tony Banks, Rick Wakeman, Pete Townshend, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Patrick Moraz, Matthew Sweet, the Crystal Method, Stevie Wonder, Vince Clarke, Freddy Fresh, Nine Inch Nails, and Edgar Winter. It was even used at Skywalker Sound to create the vocalizations for R2D2
ARTURIA - MatrixBrute (2017)
iconic French luxury synthesizer
monophonic/duophonic synthesizer with pure analog signal path
2 analog exponential VCO’s + 1 analog linear VCO/LFO
2 x LFO per voice with 7 waveform shapes (sine, tri, square, ramp, saw, random, S&H), key sync, MIDI sync
3 x ADSR generators per voice for control of VCF, VCA and MOD envelopes
1 x noise generator with white, pink, red and blue noise types
2-pole Steiner-Parker filter with 12+24 db per octave modes, Drive, Brute factor, Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Notch
4-pole Ladder filter with 12+24 db per octave modes, Drive, Brute factor, Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass
16x16 Matrix modulation panel
arpeggiator and 64-step control sequencer with MIDI sync, Slide, Accent, Modulation
4 analog Effects: Stereo delay, Delay, Flanger, Chorus, Analog Reverberator
internal (user) memory: 384 Factory Presets and 768 Preset Slots
keyboard: 61 keys FullTouch® MPE keyboard, designed by ARTURIA, transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity and duophonic aftertouch or polyphonic aftertouch + ARTURIAs own Two Fase Polyphonic Touch, Three Fase Polyphonic Touch and Pizzicato Envelope Touch
Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel and Ribbon controllers
XYZ Morphée touch and pressure sensitive 3D controller
Sound Morphing capability, part A and B for each preset
BALORAN - THE RIVER (2019)
iconic French hand-build boutique synthesizer - serial number 41
8-voice polyphonic synthesizer with pure analog signal path, each voice card being a changeable physical card
complete multitimbrality: 8 channels with free voice/channel allocation
2 VCO - Saw / Triangle / PW (PWM)
1 VCF with VC resonance, keyboard tracking and own ADSR (Ladder filter)
2 VC ADSR envelopes
1 VCA
8 x analog LFO's (one per voice!) - triangle and square
1 x digital LFO
1 x noise generator
1 x arpeggiator per layer, numerous motifs and parameters. Transposition of play
1 x intuitive sequencer per layer (4 notes, 48 steps polyphonic). Recording step by step in real time. Transposition of play
effects: built-in BALORAN TRIKO analog triple chorus / flanger with BBD (Bucket Brigade Device) chips + digital delay / reverb. 100% analog pathway
8 x TRIG/Gate outputs (internal sequencer out)
16 x CV outputs (internal sequencer out)
8 x single voice outputs
2 x stereo outputs
1 x stereo input (signal path includes built-in BALORAN TRIKO analog triple chorus / flanger + digital delay / reverb)
keyboard: high quality TP/8 5 Octaves Fatar keyboard with 61 keys, transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity and aftertouch
MIDI/MPE with polyphonic aftertouch
this extra-ordinary synthesizer was designed and build by hand by Laurent Lecatelier from BALORAN
based on the voice boards of a moog 'The Source', so this synthesizer is actually something like an 8-voice polyphonic version of a moog 'The Source' + much much more (including the BALORAN TRIKO analog triple chorus / flanger)
Behringer - 2600 (2020)
monophonic semi-modular analog performance synthesizer inspired by the legendary ARP 2600 from 1970 to 1980
authentic reproduction of original ARP 2600 circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs
3 x VCOs, each with LFO mode, FM inputs and multiple wave-shape outputs
1 x multi-mode VCF switchable between 4-pole 4012 and 4-pole 7072
1 x differential (+/-) input VCA with both linear and exponential control inputs
ADSR and AR Envelope generators with switchable time factor
2 x LFO with pulse and sine wave outputs
noise generator with continuously variable colour, ring modulator, lag processor, sample & hold, Schmitt trigger and envelope follower
attenuator, mixer, inverter, slew rate limiter and 4-way multiple
external audio input for processing external sound sources
realistic digital spring reverb
58 faders and 15 buttons
flexible patching system with 83 mini sized 1/8" phone plugs
MIDI IN + THRU connector
USB connector for comprehensive MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection
Famous ARP 2600 users include Orbital, Underworld, 808 State, Meat Beat Manifesto, Hardfloor, Jean Michel Jarre, BT, Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Weather Report, Rebirth, Xpando, Add N To (X), Chemical Brothers, Front Line Assembly, David Holmes, Tony Banks, Rick Wakeman, Pete Townshend, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Patrick Moraz, Matthew Sweet, the Crystal Method, Stevie Wonder, Vince Clarke, Freddy Fresh, Nine Inch Nails, and Edgar Winter. It was even used at Skywalker Sound to create the vocalizations for R2D2
Behringer - DeepMind 12 (2016)
12-voice polyphonic synthesizer with pure analog signal path based on legendary VCF and VCA designs
12 voices with 2 DCO per voice with oscillator sync mode
2 x LFO per voice with 7 waveform shapes, key sync, MIDI sync and envelope auto-triggering
3 x ADSR generators per voice for control of VCF, VCA and MOD envelopes
1 x Noise Generator
32-step control sequencer with adjustable slew rate and MIDI sync
4 simultaneous world-class TC ELECTRONIC and KLARK TEKNIK FX with over 30 algorithms including reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, delay and multi-band distortion
unison and poly modes with detune, pan spread and drift parameters featuring up to 12 voices per note
flexible 8-channel modulation matrix with 19 sources and over 130 destinations including effects parameters
chord and polychord memories enable polyphonic performances from monophonic playing styles
8-voice polyphonic synthesizer with pure analog signal path inspired by the legendary YAMAHA CS-80 synthesizer
2 synth layers per voice with crossfade between layers 1 and 2 so actually there are 16 VCO's
VCO with square, saw and sine waveforms
VCO2 detune
PWM with sine-wave LFO
12dB HP and LP discrete filters with separate resonance controls
LFO with sine, saw, ramp, square and stepped random waveforms
ADSR filter envelope with adjustable initial and attack levels
ADSR VCA envelope
noise generator
unison mode
velocity and aftertouch controls for filter brilliance and volume levels
polyphonic aftertouch destinations: LFO speed, LFO to VCO amount, LFO to VCF amount, filter brilliance, volume level
polyphonic pitchbend
MIDI/MPE with polyphonic aftertouch
128×64 OLED display
internal (user) memory: 128 factory and 256 user presets
this unique analog synthesizer is not identical to a real YAMAHA CS-80 but it comes very close in feel and timbre
designed by Roman Filippov, one of the most highly regarded eurorack
module designers in the world
including the Deckard's Dream Effect Expander module with a full analog envelope controllable Ring Modulator and DSP-based Chorus, Tremolo, Delay and Reverb effects. Each effect uses it's own DSP-chip, all dry/wet and feedback paths are analogue
monophonic analog performance synthesizer reissued in 2022 but incorporates all of the sound resources and functions of the original KORG miniKORG 700S from 1974 at the original size (limited edition)
2 x VCO (Waveforms: triangle, square, sawtooth, chorus I, chorus II)
original 'Traveller controller' (High Pass + Low Pass filter) with sliders with protrusions (sliders without protrusions included as spare parts)
3 ring modulators
new features:
arpeggiator
joystick for modulation
string reverb
MIDI IN connector
USB connector (transmits and receives note + aftertouch messages + all fader and switches movements)
CV/GATE Inputs
14 user memory presets
keyboard: 37 keys with aftertouch
hard case included
the original miniKORG 700 was the first Japanese synthesizer designed by Fumio Mieda from KORG and built in Japan in 1973, followed by the miniKORG 700S in 1974
was used by The Cure, ComaTeens, Kitaro, Human League, N-Trance, the Normal, Stevie Wonder, The Cars and Paul Hardcastle
it was also the favorite synth of Vangelis. Before the Yamaha CS-80 was released in 1978, Vangelis mainly used a miniKORG 700S for all his experimental synthesizer sounds on his first 4 albums 'Heaven And Hell' (1975), Albedo 0.39' (1976), 'Spiral' (1977) and 'Beauborg ' (1978). This was mainly due to the fact that the 700S has 3 different ring modulators that allow you to make those typical metallic sounds that those first 4 albums are so famous for. BTW it is said that all synthesizer sounds in the famous song 'Pulstar' were made with a miniKORG 700S...
limited edition: serial number 741 of a 1000 piece production run of the legendary KORG MS-20 as a DIY kit
monophonic semi-modular analog performance synthesizer reissued in 2014 but incorporates all of the sound resources and functions of the original KORG MS-20 from 1978 at the original size
2 x VCO
2 x MultiMode VCFs: Lowpass, Highpass, Notch, BandReject - with ADSR
2 x VCAs: ADSR + Sample and Hold with an envelope follower
LFO with multiple waveforms
external signal processor (ESP) for an external signal
flexible patching system with full sized 1/4" phone plugs
new features:
jumper selectable VCF type: choose between the original KORG's proprietary 'KORG 35' thick film IC that was used in the original model (KORG MS-20 MkI) or the off-the-shelf 'LM13600' IC that was used in the later models (KORG MS-20 MkII). The tonal difference between the two is that the original 'KORG 35' filter has a slight amount of hiss which overdrives into the sound at high resonant settings. This causes the filter to have more of a "screaming" effect similar to it being used with a distortion pedal. This is why the KORG-MS MkI has achieved legendary status. The revised filter 'LM13600' has most of this noise cleared up and is less aggressive sounding. I custom mounted a toggle switch on the front panel for easy switching between the 2 VCF types
MIDI IN connector
USB connector (transmits and receives note messages only)
keyboard: 37 keys
this was the first synthesizer I ever owned but I regrettably sold it. This reissue gave me the opportunity to buy a brand new one without having to buy an unreliable and very old used MS-20. Therefore the sound of this MS-20 kit has a somewhat bright and extreme quality to it because its sound is that of an original MS-20 in mint condition at the time it went on sale, before any of the components aged
limited 2014 edition: serial number 44 of a 100 piece production run of the legendary MINImoog VOYAGER, housed in an anodised aluminum casing with
electric blue backlit panel + electric blue LEDs, all black switches and nuts, and electric blue pitch & mod wheels
designed by Dr. Robert moog in 2002
monophonic 100% analog performance synthesizer
3 x Variable WAVEShape Oscillators
2 x VCF (Legendary moog Ladder Filters)
1 x stereo VCA
1 x Variable WAVEShape LFO
2 x EG (ADSR)
1 x Noise Generator
incorporates virtually all of the sound resources and functions of the original' Model D Minimoog'
new additional features, including a three dimensional touch surface, MIDI IN and MIDI OUT implementation, extensive patching facilities and a large number of new panel features
keyboard: 44 keys, transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity and aftertouch
moog - SUB 37 Tribute Edition (time-limited edition) (2014)
limited 2014 edition: serial number 3799 of a time-limited (1 year) production run of the 2-note paraphonic analog synthesizer built on the award winning Sub Phatty sound engine. Its panel features 40 knobs, 74 switches, and has a dedicated LCD display
the SUB 37 Tribute is a limited edition analog synthesizer created in honor of moog Music founder Dr Robert moog, his passion for education, and his love of music. For every SUB 37 Tribute sold, moog Music will donate a portion of the proceeds to Asheville Area School Music Programs
tribute edition includes Bob moog signature panel, wood sides, and aluminum extrusion
monophonic and Duo Mode, which allows oscillator 1 and oscillator 2 to be played independantly (2-note paraphonic)
100% analog performance synthesizer
2 x Variable WAVEShape Oscillators
1 x Square Wave Sub Oscillator
2 x VCF (20Hz-20KHz moog Ladder Filter w/ 6/12/18/24 dB/Oct Filter Slopes and MultiDrive)
1 x VCA
1 x Variable WAVEShape LFO
2 x EG (DAHDSR)
1 x Noise Generator
2 modulation busses with assignable source and destinations
Roland - JD-XA - Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer (2015)
advanced synthesizer with independent analog and digital sound engines
4-voice analogue polyphonic synthesizer with pure analog signal path:
2 x OSC, Filter, Amp, 4 x Env (2 x Pitch, Filter, Amp), and 2 x LFO per voice plus Analog Dry Out for raw signal output
analog filter section features 4-Pole, transistor-ladder, and multi-mode (LPF/HPF/BPF) filters with supremely smooth, natural response to knob movements
OSC section includes Cross Mod, Ring Mod, and OSC Sync, all of which can be used simultaneously
LFO rate covers a wide range from ultra-slow to ultra-fast
incredibly fast attack envelope time
64-voice separate digital section built around SuperNATURAL synth engine (four parts)
3 OSCs, 3 Filters, 3 AMPs, Envelops for each section and LFO
digital parts can be routed through the analog filter section for warm, organic results
16-track pattern sequencer (8 tracks for internal parts, 8 tracks for external parts)
XLR microphone input with 48 V phantom power allows you to modulate synth sounds with your voice and explore classic Vocoder functionality
comprehensive effects with MFX for all parts plus five system effects (Reverb, TFX1, TFX2, Delay, and Master EQ)
SYSTEM-8 engine has three oscillators (including a sub oscillator option) + advanced low-pass, high-pass, and side-band filters with high-resolution controls
split/layer use of 2 engines at the same time
internal (user) memory: Patch: 64 (8 memories x 8 banks, per one model)
Performance: 64 (8 memories x 8 banks)
arpegggiator + 64 step sequencer (step mode + real time)
vocoder
chord memory
real-time control with dedicated knobs, sliders, and buttons
keyboard: 49 keys, transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity
CV/Gate outputs for interfacing with modular synths and vintage gear
authentic sonic reproductions of legendary Roland classics (embedded):
Roland JUPITER-8 from 1981 (8 voice polyphonic)
Roland JUNO-106 from 1984 (8 voice polyphonic)
Roland JX-3P from 1983 (8 voice polyphonic)
authentic sonic reproductions of legendary Roland classics (loadable as PLUG-OUT):
Roland SH-2 from 1979 (monophonic)
Roland SH-101 from 1982 (monophonic)
Roland PROMARS from 1979 (monophonic)
Roland SYSTEM-100 from 1975 (monophonic)
Roland - TR-8S - Rhythm Performer (2020)
Rhythm Perfomer with Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology like the Roland SYSTEM-8 (see above)
digital drum machine with legendary Roland TR drum machine sounds, FM sounds, samples and effects
”TR-REC” step sequencer:
11 instrument parts and 1 exclusive part for trigger out
16 steps per 1 variation
8 (A – H) variations per 1 pattern
2 Fill-in patterns per 1 pattern
instrument tones
BASS DRUM: 11 ACB tones
SNARE DRUM: 8 ACB tones
TOM: 15 ACB tones
RIM SHOT: 3 ACB tones
HAND CLAP: 5 ACB tones
HI HAT: 8 ACB tones
CYMBAL: 8 ACB tones
PERCUSSION: 23 ACB tones
PRESET SAMPLE: 300 tones or greater
USER SAMPLE (imported form SD Card for playback): Available format: WAV, AIFF
total time for all samples: approximately 600 sec (at 44.1 kHz, mono)
SD Card (SDHC supported) for backup/restore function and import sample data
extended instrument FX, reverb, delay and extended Master FX
16 TR-REC buttons for step sequncer
1 velocity-sensitive performance pad to play live or record into the sequencer
8 assignable line outputs (6 can also be used as additional trigger outputs)
1 dedicated trigger output
128 user drum kits
128 user patterns
authentic sonic reproductions of legendary Roland classic TR drum machines:
Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer from 1980
Roland TR-606 Drumatix from 1980
Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer from 1983
Roland TR-707 Rhythm Composer from 1985
Roland TR-727 Rhythm Composer (Latin inspired version of the TR-707) from 1985
Roland - V-Drums - V-Pro® Series - TD-50 KV (extended) (2016)
named the “Synthesizer of the Year” at the 2004 MIPA Awards
flagship 61-note synthesizer with multiple oscillator technologies, user sampling and COSM filtering for incredibly dynamic new sounds
variable oscillators based on analog modeling, Variphrase (Elastic Audio Synthesis), user samples and over 300 PCM waveforms with up to 24-voice polyphony
TimeTrip Pad allows realtime manipulation of waveforms + D Beam Controller (Twin beam)
display: graphic 320 x 240 dot backlit LCD with touchscreen
Sampling Frequency: internal 44.1 kHz
DIGITAL IN/OUT: 96, 48, 44.1 kHz
keyboard: 61 keys, transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity and channel aftertouch
supports PCMCIA PC CARD (including a Roland VC-1 V-Card for emulating a vintage Roland D-50 - see above)
includes:
system software version 2
Roland - V-Synth GT - Dual-core V-Synth with AP Synthesis and Vocal Designer (2007) (x2)
THE WORLD’S MOST EXPRESSIVE SYNTHESIZER
flagship 61-note synthesizer with multiple oscillator technologies, user sampling and COSM filtering for incredibly dynamic new sounds
Dual-core version of the original V-Synth and V-Synth XT with 2 tones per patch (= two V-Synth's in one machine that can be layered)
variable oscillators based on analog modeling, Variphrase (Elastic Audio Synthesis) , AP Synthesis (Articulative Phrase Synthesis), user samples and over 300 PCM waveforms with up to 28-voice polyphony
display: graphic 320 x 240 dots backlit TFT full color touch screen
Sampling Frequency: internal 44.1 kHz
DIGITAL IN/OUT: 96, 48, 44.1 kHz
XLR microphone input with 48 V phantom power
keyboard: 61 keys, transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity and channel aftertouch
supports USB Flash Memory
I have 2 of them in my synthesizer collection because IMHO this is the best synthesizer Roland ever made
SEQUENTIAL - PROPHET X (2018)
flagship 61-note synthesizer with multiple oscillator technologies (combines high-fidelity stereo samples with powerful synthesis), including 150 GB of samples, user sampling and analog filtering
polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer with 8 stereo or 16/32 mono voices
2 parts multi timbral
2 x Digital Oscillators per voice + 2 simultaneous 16-bit/48kHz sample-based instruments
4 x LFO per voice
2 x Analog 4-pole Lowpass Filters, 1 x Digital Highpass Filter
50 GB of internal storage for importing additional samples
3 OLED displays
keyboard: 61 semi-weighted keys, transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity and aftertouch
designed by Dave Smith, design engineer, and the driving force behind SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS. Dave's first synthesizer was the legendary prophet-5 in 1978 — the first microprocessor-controlled polyphonic synthesizer capable of storing the value of every parameter within its voicing and control systems. This was a watershed technological breakthrough, and the implications were staggering. Think about this: before the prophet-5 , it simply wasn't possible to enter a patch number into a synth and recall a sound you had stored.
The prophet-5 and its successors were hugely successful, finding their way into every top studio and major act's keyboard rig and onto countless recordings by artists. Dave also had a hand in inventing a little thing called MIDI. Taking full advantage of the latest cutting-edge digital/analog technologies, PROPHET X is the most recent chapter in one of the great American synth success stories
all official 8DIO SEQUENTIAL PROPHET X/XL add-ons are installed:
add-on 1 - The Last Prophet 5 - featuring the SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS prophet-5 (Dave Smiths personal unit)
add-on 2 - CP70 Electric Grand Piano - featuring the YAMAHA CP70 Electric Grand Piano
add-on 3 - A2600 - featuring the ARP 2600
add-on 4 - OBX - featuring the Oberheim OB-X
add-on 5 - T8 - featuring the SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS prophet T8 (Dave Smiths personal unit)
add-on 6 - Jupiter 4 - featuring the Roland JUPITER-4
add-on 7 - The Prodigy - featuring the moog PRODIGY
add-on 8 - Model D- featuring the moog Model D
add-on 9 - Juno 60 - featuring the Roland JUNO-60
waldorf - blofeld Keyboard Black (2011)
polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer with 25 voices
limited black edition: serial number 75 of a 250 piece production run in 2011 (original color is white). Named after the genius supervillain 'Ernst Stavro blofeld' from the the James Bond series of novels and films. blofeld is the archenemy of the British Secret Service agent James Bond, he is head of the global criminal organisation SPECTRE and is commonly referred to as Number 1, an official numerical position given to members of SPECTRE. The software used to create and transfer sample content to the blofeld Keyboard is also named SPECTRE.
3 oscillators per voice with frequency modulation between the oscillators
all waldorf Q oscillator models
all Microwave II/XT/XTk wavetables
2 independent Multi Mode Filters per voice with Filter FM
3 fast LFOs per voice
16 parts multi timbral
arpeggiator: programmable, 16 steps, up, down, alt up, alt down, random
internal (user) memory: 1024 sounds, 128 multi sets
sample memory: 60 MB
keyboard: 49 semi-weighted keys, transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity and aftertouch
named after the genius supervillain 'Ernst Stavro blofeld' from the the James Bond series of novels and films. blofeld is the archenemy of the British Secret Service agent James Bond, he is head of the global criminal organisation SPECTRE and is commonly referred to as Number 1, an official numerical position given to members of SPECTRE. The software used to create and transfer sample content to the blofeld Keyboard is also named SPECTRE
waldorf - QUANTUM MK2 (2023)
Hybrid Digital/Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer
8 voices with analog filters, up to 16 voices with digital filters
dual timbral: split or layered mode with separate stereo audio outputs
3 stereo digital oscillators each capable of four synthesis algorithms
wavetable: waldorf style with latest additions from Nave including speech synthesis, wavetable generation from audio and new features
waveform: waveform with up to 8 simultaneous WAVES per Oscillator in detuned or chordal mode with hard-sync, warp & PWM as well as tunable noise
particle: sampler in traditional and granular mode using multi-samples or live input
resonator: exciter using multi-sampling plus filter bank sound model.
2 analogue lowpass filters per voice each in 24 or 12 dB configuration using innovative link modes
digital former: Additional digital algorithms per voice like comb filter, high-pass, band-pass & notch filters (Nave, Largo or PPG models), bit-crusher, drive and more
flexible routing system for order of analog filters & digital former and individual oscillator routings
6 LFOs in poly and global mode with extensive parameter set
6 loopable envelopes
komplex: multistage LFO/envelope modulator
extensive modulation matrix with 40 slots and easy via-controller assignments
intuitive modulation assignment via panel elements and control LEDs
master effect rack of 5 slots for each timbre choosing from FX like phaser, flanger, chorus, reverb, drive, eq and more.
compressor for main output
step sequencer with step recording, parameter automation and scale-based pitch quantization
microtonal pitch configurations capable of importing Skala scl files
chord and latch buttons
unisono mode
module-based preset system for effects, oscillators, step-sequenzer and Komplex modulator
single-function potentiometer and encoder controls for intuitive editing
visualisation and deeper sound editing via context-sensitive high-resolution capacitive multi-touch display
spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope at various processing stages
stereo Multi-Sampler with looping, recording of samples from audio inputs or self-recording of audio outputs
granular sampler with extensive parameter set
resonator model using sampler as exciter
internal user memory: 59GB internal Flash memory for presets, samples and wavetables, up to 10,000 sound patch capacity organized by banks, attributes, author and patch number. Export & import of presets, sample & wavetable via SD card. Import of Nave presets
61 Keys high-quality Fatar TP/8SK keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
this is the new MK2 version of the original Quantum MK1 with a keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch and larger internal user memory (59GB vs. 4 GB)
I owned an original Quantum MK1 since 2018 and replaced it by this Quantum MK2 in 2023
waldorf - STVC (2019)
polyphonic digital string synthesizer based on the waldorf streichfett engine + vocoder
STVC - stands for STringer VoCoder
full polyphonic string section + 16 voice solo section
morphing through 5 sound styles and combinations of voices
250 band vocoder with full polyphonic carrier, gender modification and freeze function
FX: Animate (LFO modulation), Ensemble/Chorus, Phaser and Reverb
internal memory: 1536 Voices, 512 Performances, 96 Formant Sequences (contains almost the complete YAMAHA DX-7 library)
this is the most powerful FM synthesizer that was ever available including unique Formant Shaping Synthesis to create vocal like sounds
after an abysmal showing on the market, the FS1R was discontinued after only about one year. These days, more people have discovered what this synth is capable of and it has seen a resurgence in popularity and has reached an almost cult-like status. It is very rare to find one for sale these days
YAMAHA - MOTIF-RACK XS - Tone Generator (2008)
AWM2 Tone Generator with Expanded Articulation
polyphony: 128 notes
AWM2 synthesis with 2267 waveforms (355 MB)
16 parts multitimbral
five knobs for real time parameter values adjustements
6633 Arpeggios with MIDI Sync
Multi FX processor with 9 x reverb types + 22 chorus types
8 polyphonic step-sequences with Rest, Tie, and Legato note entry
each sequence can have 64 steps, each step can have up to 8 notes
chord play mode
rate control and tap tempo:
REC, PLAY, and STOP buttons for performance control over the sequencer and arpeggiator
sync i/o ports:
supports 1 pulse per step, 2 PPQ (Korg Volca), 24 PPQ DIN sync, 48 PPQ DIN sync
CV/GATE outputs:
CV supports 1Volt per octave, Volt>Hz modes, Gate output 5V or 12V for modern or vintage gear support
CV velocity, aftertouch and modwheel output
capacitive-touch pitch bend and mod wheels
sustain HOLD button + sustain pedal jack
cync select switches:
Internal, USB, MIDI, Clock
transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity and aftertouch
limited 'Black Edition'
M-AUDIO - Keystation Mini 32 (2013)
keyboard: 32 low-profile mini-keys
pitch bend, modulation, and octave controls
transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity
Native Instruments - Komplete Kontrol A49 (2024)
keyboard: 49 semi-weighted keys
pitch bend, modulation, and octave controls
intuitive pre-mapped control for hundreds of KOMPLETE and NKS plug-ins, plus full VST support
full integration with MASCHINE, Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, and Nuendo.
transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity
ROLI - Seaboard RISE 2 (2022)
keyboard: 49 Keywaves with new Keywaves2 design (keywave surface) - full size
Five Dimensions of Touch (strike, glide, slide, press and lift)
XY touchpad
touch faders
octave shift
preset browser
on/off and MIDI Mode
continuous pedal input (1/4" jack)
transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity, pitch bend, channel pressure, polyphonic aftertouch and multiple assignable CC controllers
USB-C connector
3.5mm TRS to MIDI DIN connector
bundled with ROLI Equator2 software synthesizer
this is the new 'version 2' of the Seaboard RISE 49 with the new Keywave2 design that refines the revolutionary shape of the original Seaboard surface with wider keys and honed edges. Embossed ridges let you accurately feel every key
I owned an original Seaboard RISE 49 since 2016 and replaced it by this Seaboard RISE 2 in 2022
ROLI - Seaboard Block (2017) (x2)
keyboard: 24 keyWAVES (keywave surface) - 80% of the original size of a ROLI Seaboard RISE 25 or 49 (see below)
Five Dimensions of Touch (strike, glide, slide, press and lift)
octave shift
on/off and MIDI Mode
continuous pedal input (1/4" jack)
transmits polyphonic MIDI Note On/Off with velocity, pitch bend, channel pressure, polyphonic aftertouch and multiple assignable CC controllers
bundled with ROLI Equator software synthesizer and sound engine, custom-made for controlling and editing sound with Five Dimensions of Touch
1 x ROLI Seabord BLOK Standard Edition (with white stripe around the housing)
1 x ROLI Seabord BLOK Limited First Batch Edition (completely black)
Roland - FC-200 - MIDI Foot Controller (2005)
MIDI foot controller with 128 patch selections, more using bank select
realtime control of volume and MIDI parameters
combines program changes and bank selections for fast operation
Hardware MIDI interface for Pro Tools and Logic Pro
iConnectivity - mioXL (2023) (x4) with RTP-MIDI (= MIDI over Ethernet network)
iConnectivity mioXL, the MIDI interface redefined
Works with up to two computers at the same time
OLED display with rotary encoder for navigating presets and real-time monitoring of MIDI traffic
8 In x 12 Out 5-pin DIN-MIDI ports
10x USB-MIDI host ports support multiple USB-MIDI CLASS COMPLIANT MIDI peripherals
22 x RTP-MIDI = MIDI over Ethernet network (virtual network ports can easily be assigned to onboard DIN and USB ports as well as any other connected computing devices. These make all MIDI devices accessible to Mac, PC, iOS and other mobile computing devices via a single cable)
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