What's in your analog synth collection??????

[repete86]

Yamaha CS5
Oberheim Matrix 1000
Roland Alpha Juno 1
Roland JX10
Yamaha SK30
Korg Poly61

[NebulaZero]

Analog:
1974 Minimoog #5411
Korg Mono/Poly
Roland SH-101
Fender Polaris
Frostwave Resonator
Boss DR-110

VA/Digital:
Shruthi-1
Korg Prophecy
SQ-80
CZ-1000
Audity 2000
Ensoniq SQR
TX81z
TX802

Samplers:
E-MU E5000
MPC500
2x Casio Sk-1

Thats all i can think of at the moment.
Nebs

[drumdrumdrumdrum]

Originally Posted by frixion

Akai: AX-80
Arp: Odyssey
Clef: Clef Master Rhythm
Coron: Drum Synce DS-7
Crumar
- DS-2
- Multiman
Doepfer: MS-404
Electro Harmonix:
- Mini Synth (no reissue)
- Micro Synth
Fricke MFB: MFB 501
Jen: SX-1000
Jomox:
- AirBase99
- AirBase99
Kawai: SX-210
Korg:
- 800 DV Maxikorg
- Delta
- Lambda
- Micropreset M-500
- Minipops 7
- MS-10
- MS-20
- MS-20
- MS-20
- Poly 800
- Rhythm 55
- Sigma
- SQ-10
- Trident
- X-911
- X-911
- X-911
- X-911
MAM: MB33 MK2
Marion: MSR-2
Moog:
- Minimoog (SN 5176)
- Prodigy
- Prodigy
Novation: BassStationKB
Oberheim:
- Matrix 1000
- Matrix 1000
- Matrix 1000
Pearl: Syncussion SY-1
Roland:
- Alpha Juno2
- CR-8000
- Juno 106
- Jupiter 4
- JX-3P
- MC-202
- MC-202
- MKS-30
- MKS-50
- MKS-80 Super Jupiter & MPG-80 Programmer
- Promars MRS-2
- 2x SH-1000 (currently not working)
- SH-101
- SH-101
- SH-09
- System 700 Modular Synth (Main Console, Sequencer + Keyboard Controller)
- TB-303
- TR-606
- TR-606
- VP-330 Vocoder Plus
Sequential Circuits:
- Pro-One
- Pro-One
Siel:
- Cruise
- Opera 6
- Orchestra 2
Simmons SDS-8
Soundmaster Disco Beat
Syntecno:
- Tee Bee Mk1
ULT-Sound:
- DS-2
Wadorf:
- Pulse
- Pulse+
- Pulse+
Wersi:
- Baß-Synthesizer
Yamaha:
- CS01
- CS01
- CS01
- CS01 (black)
- CS-15
- SY-1
- SY-2

Whole list see here

Phil

Originally Posted by D_Davis

So I have to hear your music. I'm expecting AMAZING things!

Some people collect stamps. Some people collect Synths. @Davis, you are assuming that people that collect stamps are postmen! (...and your expecting they are really good postmen too?!!)

[D_Davis]

Originally Posted by drumdrumdrumdrum

Some people collect stamps. Some people collect Synths. @Davis, you are assuming that people that collect stamps are postmen! (...and your expecting they are really good postmen too?!!)

Really bad analogy. An instrument is designed and made to be played and used by a person making music. A stamp is not designed or made to make someone a postman. Therefor, it is much more logical to assume that a person with an instrument would play the instrument.

I actually believe that having instruments that are not being played and used is a crime against art, because there are other musicians who might want them to play and use, and collectors collecting for the sake of collecting makes it harder and more expensive for musicians who want to use those instruments to make music.

So when I see large collections, I want to hear the instruments in action. It is the purpose of the instrument to be a tool in the creation of music. A thing not being used for it's purpose is a complete and utter waste, a very very sad thing indeed.

[CfNorENa]

Originally Posted by D_Davis

A thing not being used for it's purpose is a complete and utter waste, a very very sad thing indeed.

Like an apostrophe misused to indicate possession incorrectly, for example?



(all in good fun)

I do agree with the tenor of your post. But I suppose someone could ask, "Who are YOU to decide what a thing's purpose is?" "Who are YOU to decide what art is?" Etc. Again, though, just to be clear: I happen to agree that instruments are for making music, not for forming collections...

[FullCount]

Originally Posted by D_Davis

Really bad analogy. An instrument is designed and made to be played and used by a person making music. A stamp is not designed or made to make someone a postman. Therefor, it is much more logical to assume that a person with an instrument would play the instrument.

I actually believe that having instruments that are not being played and used is a crime against art, because there are other musicians who might want them to play and use, and collectors collecting for the sake of collecting makes it harder and more expensive for musicians who want to use those instruments to make music.

So when I see large collections, I want to hear the instruments in action. It is the purpose of the instrument to be a tool in the creation of music. A thing not being used for it's purpose is a complete and utter waste, a very very sad thing indeed.

You seem more interested in what's "fair" or "nice" than in logic. It's a good analogy because it doesn't matter, at all, what something is designed for. By your logic, a stamp shouldn't be collected either because it should be used for mailing, it would be a crime against people who would want to purchase postage but couldn't. Right?

The same way someone with a classic Ferrari babies his car, the big synth collector, too, might only be "taking her out on the weekends"

[ionian]

Originally Posted by D_Davis

I actually believe that having instruments that are not being played and used is a crime against art, because there are other musicians who might want them to play and use, and collectors collecting for the sake of collecting makes it harder and more expensive for musicians who want to use those instruments to make music.

My fiancee and I, both of us are professional musicians, went to the Rock and Roll museum in Cleveland, Ohio. After we left, she asked me how I felt and I told her it was actually depressing to see so many instruments not getting played. She responded that she felt the same.

Yes, I know Chet Atkins guitar and Sting's bass are historical instruments in Rock history but still, it seems a sin that they ended up sitting behind glass just to be stared at. Someone should be playing Chet's guitar and making some badass country on it. Seems a shame for an instrument that made such great music to end up never to be played again.

Regards,
Frank

[draven5]

Originally Posted by ionian

My fiancee and I, both of us are professional musicians, went to the Rock and Roll museum in Cleveland, Ohio. After we left, she asked me how I felt and I told her it was actually depressing to see so many instruments not getting played. She responded that she felt the same.

Yes, I know Chet Atkins guitar and Sting's bass are historical instruments in Rock history but still, it seems a sin that they ended up sitting behind glass just to be stared at. Someone should be playing Chet's guitar and making some badass country on it. Seems a shame for an instrument that made such great music to end up never to be played again.

Regards,
Frank

I don't think having one keyboard copy out of the thousands out there will be a negative thing. Also in the end you can always have it in your will to be given to who you want.

Someone's got to preserve some synths in a museum quality kind of way for future generations to learn about them.

I don't ever think that when I see something in a museum I think, damn that printing press should be used, or damn that car must be driven. I think, man this is so awesome they have a model T for all of us to enjoy and see. It's protected and that's important. Some people are using their synths banging them up, loosing parts and devaluing them. Not all people treat them well and play them like that should.

Have a museum is a good thing. You should feel good about it.

[dubmunkey]

Sh101
Ms10
Poly800
Filterbank

[ozy]

After some time I gotta update my post

prophet08
Oberheim SEM
Oberheim Matrix 1000 4x
Studio Electronics ATCX-i
Studio Electronics SE-1

Somehow I always risk mentioning the Korg DVP-1 in the "analogue" list. It is not, but it sounds and looks like.

[cresshead]

in the past:

1980's stuff i had
clip on drum synth from JHS -
boss dr55
roland tr606
roland 2 channel step sequencer
roland rs09
roland sh09
roland juno106
roland jx3p with pg200
cheetah ms6
yamaha mr10
yamaha cs01
"the kit"

90's
novation basstation keyboard

now:
mfb nanozwerg
arturia minibrute
korg monotron
korg mono delay
korg monotron duo

[gridsleep]

Alisa 1387
Casio CasioTone CT101
Dave Smith Instruments Evolver (hybrid/duo)
Dave Smith Instruments PolyEvolver Rack (hybrid/duo)
Emenee reed organ (unique sound)
Formanta UDS w/Rockton drum kit and Rhythm Stick
Korg Monotron
Korg Poly-800
Roland alpha-Juno 2
Roland JX-3P
Solaris Estradin 314
Waldorf Pulse+
Waldorf RackAttack
Yamaha SK-15

[Carey M]

Current small setup:

Roland Jupiter-4
Roland Jupiter-6
Roland SH-101
Yamaha CS15

Coming up: a ladder filter monosynth

- CM

[PotpourriPearls]

We've just finished an album that features the RMI 300A and we're really excited about sharing! When I acquired this electric piano a few years ago, I had instant buyer's remorse on account of its...very specific but not-quite-classic sound. But, all told, I think it ended up doing exactly what we need it to do... ghostly, icy wash! If folks are interested in hearing this instrument take center stage, our songs Birds of Luther, James and the Cold Gun, and Ronnie's Shells are good places to start.

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[NWSooner]

December 2012 update:

Poly:

Alesis Andromeda A6
Prophet 5 3.2 w/MIDI
Octave Plateau Voyetra 8
Roland MKS-80 rev 4 + MPG-80

Mono:

ARP 2600 grey face w. 4012 and 3620
ARP Odyssey Mk I white face w. CV/gate/Lumina mods
Crumar Spirit
DSI Mopho
MacBeth micromac-r
Octave Cat SRM
Sequential Pro One
Studio Electronics SE-1X NE
x0xConcept x0xb0x Atomic full mods

Drum:

Jomox MBase 11
Jomox MBrane 11

Other:

Mutronics Mutator
Schippmann Ebbe und Flut
Analogman King of Tone
Analogman Chorus

[Sparkytfl]

Just a JX-8P, and I've had it nearly four years now. I think I need to make up for lost time with something really nice, but everything's sure gotten a lot more expensive since I bought this. Everything except 8Ps that is.

[Qfactor]

Mine's...

Modular Synth: Pittsburgh Modular Foundation 2.0
Analog mono synths: MS20*MS50*Synthe-Bass SB100*SH101*SH09*TB303*MFB Synth II*OB-1*Pro-One*ARP Odyssey MkIII*Moog Source*MiniMoog
Analog Poly synths: Prophet 5*Jupiter 8*OB-8*PolySix
Analog Sequencers: Dark Time*Oberkorn SL16
MIDI/CV Converter: Encore Expressionist

[Dude163]

Farfisa Soundmaster
Yamaha SK20
2 shruthis ( Polivoks and a Yellow Magic) and an Anushri by Mutable Instruments

[kpsiegel]

Polys:
Jupiter 8
Juno 106
Andromeda A6

Hybrid Polys: (analog filters but not true analogs)
Waldorf MW1 rev A
Waldorf Q+
ESQ-1

Mono:
FutureRetro 777
GRP A4

Other:
TB 303 with Devilfish and Quicksilver mods
TR 808
TR 606 with extensive mods
74 Fender Rhodes Mark 1
Hohner D6 Clavinet
Yamaha Grand Piano (so analog it doesn't require any power :-)

[CfNorENa]

Monos: SEM and ??

Polys: Prophet 5 (rev 3) and MKS-70

Aiming here for a compact but well rounded and complementary setup, esp. in terms of different filter types. So for that last mono, I'll be looking for something with a nice 24dB lowpass. Thinking Micromac might fit the bill.

[Nicky T]

In the past:

Moog Minimoog
Moog Prodigy
Moog Voyager
Moog Slim Phatty
Arp Odyssey
Sequential Prophet 5
Sequential Prophet VS
Sequential Pro One
Octave Kat SRM2
Oberheim Matrix 1000
Studio Electronics Omega 8
Alesis Andromeda
DSI Polyevolver
DSI Prophet 08
Roland Juno 106
Roland Juno 60
Roland Jupiter 8
Roland TR-808
Roland TR-909
Korg Poly6
Korg KR55
Analogue Solutions Telemark
Jomox Airbase 99
Jen SX1000

Now:

None of the above.

[binman_uk]

Only analogs I've got are:

SH-101
Alpha Juno 2

Also got a TR-909 if that counts

The only other one that I REALLY want is a Juno 6/60 but I'm not paying the stupid prices they go for these days. I've got bigger fish to fry at the moment - need to integrate my new MPC into my workflow and get everything set up and sync'ed perfectly.

An Oberheim for some nice pads/strings would be nice too, but that's one for the future.

[golden beers]

Originally Posted by D_Davis

Really bad analogy. An instrument is designed and made to be played and used by a person making music. A stamp is not designed or made to make someone a postman. Therefor, it is much more logical to assume that a person with an instrument would play the instrument.

I actually believe that having instruments that are not being played and used is a crime against art, because there are other musicians who might want them to play and use, and collectors collecting for the sake of collecting makes it harder and more expensive for musicians who want to use those instruments to make music.

.

I know 1 guy who posts in the em forum with a fetish for analogue synths. .. Major bucks.. A real obsession. And his music really stinks. Honestly, it's like the sh1t I was making when I was 12. Dire.

It's not the point that some collectors will just sit and stare at the synths. This is rare I think.. It's that they will make utter trite with them. (also rare, but less so)

I think the postman analogy was a good way of putting it.

[Pro5]

Originally Posted by CoolColJ

Ahh it's a sad day - my MKS80 rev 5 won't power up anymore
When I turned it on today it was running, but the programmer wasn't powering up. And the Mks80 did not seem to show any midi signal lights.

Pulled the power plug in, as it was a bit lose, and then the Mks80 is dead

Hopefully it's just the power supply.... time to call Steve Jones!


edit - looks like Steve's website is no more, retired?

I think the internal fuse (and there should be one) is more likely to pop before the transformer! easy to check/replace. Good luck.

Originally Posted by Sparkytfl

but everything's sure gotten a lot more expensive since I bought this. Everything except 8Ps that is.

There's a good reason for that

[Forbidden Planet]

I used to have my studio set up in a great studio collective in which I had access to a shitload of gear. Right now I am on my own and quite happy with a combination of analog and digital gear, listing just the analog here:

Akai AX60
Akai s612 (analog filter)
Akai ss900 (analog filter)
DSI MEK
MFB Kraftzwerg + Urzwerg Pro
Sherman Filterbank 2
KORG MS03
ARP Axxe
Roland CSQ100
Roland TR606
Solina Sl 110
Elka X55P

[Forbidden Planet]

Originally Posted by dlmorley

I was at Sherman productions yesterday (I know him from when he was actually a very succesful artists in the late 80's) and was mucking around with the dual filterbank. Damn that thing is fun. I still have the Filterbank 1, but the dual 2 is seriously good fun and MASSIVELY powerful. It was being filmed for TV. Will be appearing on italian tv La musica, i video, le news, le classifiche musicali e le serie tv in onda su MTV at some point in the near future and will be online. You get an interview with Herman and shows him using the filterbank (and my VCS3 as the source)

Did it show yet, I'd like to see it. Herman is a cool guy. Sherman is a cool filter.

[Rayek]

Few things...
Korg DW-8000 (Technically a hybrid though)
Roland JX-3P w/programmer
Eowave Domino
x0xb0x
TR-606

Other junk:
Yamaha PSR-11 (bought for bending, no good bends for it, though...)
Roland MC 500
Roland MC 303
Sony Walkman for skipping
This voice changer kid's toy thing I added an 1/8in out to

[NAWAX]

I like this thread. As of today:

- Arp Odyssey MkII
- Sequential Circuits Pro One
- Der Oto biscuit (hybrid)
- Oberheim Sem original
- Korg MS-20
- Korg Mono/poly
- Korg Poly 800 w slayer mods
- Korg Monotribe
- Roland SH-101
- Roland TB-303
- Cyclone Analogic TT-303

If drum machines count:
- Roland TR-606
- Roland TR-808
- Roland TR-909

[jrakarl]

Anyone else got an OB1?

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[marino]

Update - I had to sell my Andromeda in a moment of financial emergency, but other things are moving around.

analogs and hybrids:

Oberheim Matrix-12
Studio Electronics SE-1
DSI MEK
Korg DW8000

Coming: JX10

plus several VAs.
I also have a Dominion X right now, but I'm not keeping it. A very nice machine, though.

Sold: Alesis Andromeda, Rodes Chroma, PPG Wave 2.2, Korg Trident

Yes, I miss my A6