Keyboard Synthesizers

Hollow Sun has announced plans for a new virtual instrument based on the rare and amazing Hammond Novachord – a polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1939!
The Novachord is sort of the B3 of synthesizers – a huge, unwieldy beast that sounds like nothing else.
Unlike the B3, though, the Hammond Novachord has largely been forgotten. They [...]

 

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Tom at Waveformless put together a fun post taking a look at going vintage on the cheap.
There are a number of really underrated synths that seem to go for consistently low prices. They’re awesome synths, but nobody seems to know about them, which means you can get a great deal.
Here’s the list of synths that [...]

Thalassa – Berlin School Moments – Moog MG-1 + Synthesizers.com + Yusynth + MFOS was uploaded by: Thalassa77
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Vangelis and the Journey to Itheka was uploaded by: Vantheman001
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The Realistic Concertmate MG-1 is vintage analog synthesizer that was distributed by Radio Shack under their “Realistic” brand name.
It was one of the worst synths that ever bore the Moog name. But, as the video demonstrates, that doesn’t mean it couldn’t make some great analog sounds.
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Two oscillators with sync & detune, one producing either [...]

Skoulaman Live was uploaded by: skoulaman
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This is a demo video for the modern mini-synth classic, the Korg microKorg synthesizer.
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State-of-the-art analog modeling and multi-band vocoding are available in a compact, portable instrument. With 37 keys and 128 user-rewritable programs, the microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder is designed for the performer, producer, computer musician or beginner looking for an affordable synthesizer.
Korg microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder Features:

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The Bob Moog Foundation has created a calendar celebrating the rich history of the Moog Legacy through vintage photos, memorabilia, quotes and information taken directly from Bob’s archive.
The photos trace pivotal moments in Bob’s early career and highlight musicians and pioneers who inspired his work.
The calendar is $20 in the Foundation shop.

OpenLabs is holding a contest – the What’s Up Our Sleeve contest:
Open Labs is going to release a new product November 18, 2009. Now is your chance to win one free of charge by guessing what it is.
The rules are simple: (1) register in our online forum to post your guess (one per person), (2) [...]

If you’ve really been aching to see Ms March with a monster synth, the APC crew has got you covered.
While the site of a large modular synth, a Roland TB 303 or a Fairlight CMI III is titillation enough for most synth freaks, the 2010 APC calendar goes a step further.
Here’s what APC’s Simon Iddol [...]