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 Synthesizer (Category: Musical Instruments )

MOTU Volta Synthesiser control software
£115.00
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£115.00


VINTAGE CASIO CASIOTONE CT-310 KEYBOARD/SYNTHESISER 80S
£30.00 (0 Bid)
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Yamaha DX200 FM Synthesizer / Groovebox / Sequencer
£155.00 (14 Bids)
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Micro Korg synthesizer/vocoder/midi keyboard
£180.00 (0 Bid)
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Roland XP-80 Synth, Synthesizer Plus Gator Case & Stand
£400.00 (0 Bid)
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YAMAHA TX81Z RACKMOUNT TONE GENERATOR SYNTHESIZER ~!!!!
£22.64 (3 Bids)
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Studio Electronics SE-1X Red Eye Analog Synthesizer
£1,144.17
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£1,144.17


Roland Jupiter-8 DCB Synthesizer jupiter 8 Great!!
£2,909.90 (0 Bid)
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£3,880.09


Korg Kaossilator Pink Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer
£113.00
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£113.00


works with Sequential Circuits Pro-One 1 synthesizer
£12.90
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£12.90


KORG MS-20 Vintage Synthesizer ms 20 Semi modular good!
£1,163.57 (0 Bid)
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£1,292.93


Roland JUNO-60 Vintage Synthesizer juno 60 New Battery!
£516.78 (0 Bid)
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£581.46


Roll Up Synthesizer Piano with Responsive Keys
£64.99
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£64.99


New Akai Miniak Synthesiser Vocoder Midi Keyboard
£379.00
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£379.00


Arturia Analog Factory 2.0 Software Synthesizer Synth 2
£64.03
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£64.03


Dave Smith Mopho Synthesizer Module ANALOG SYNTH
£219.90
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£219.90


Dave Smith Instruments Mopho Keyboard Synthesizer Pedal
£517.42
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£517.42


Roland Juno 6 Polyphonic Synthesizer (JU-6)
£250.00 (6 Bids)
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What's A Synthesizer?                                 £5.95

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 Don't let musical technology intimidate you! This book explains, simply and briefly, the what's, how's and whys of synthesizers, giving simple answers to common questions about the new musical technology.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

What's A Sequencer?                                 £5.95

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 If you own a sequencer, this book will cover both the basics of using it and the more advanced 'goodies' that are available on some models. If you don't have a sequencer and are thinking of buying one (or a keyboard with one built in), you'll find enough information here to ask the right questions and decide which model is right for your particular needs.

 

 

 

 

 

Songlist

Common Functions (E.G. Quantising)
Common Problems
Computer-based Sequencing
Connections
Features Of The Sequencer
Sequencers In Keyboards
The Road To Midi
What Is A Sequencer

 


 

Native Instruments: PRO-53                                 £149.99

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Description


Native Instruments PRO-53 carries on the tradition from the legendary days of vintage cult synthesizers. This virtual instrument, fashioned after the Sequential Circuits™ Prophet™-5, provides the sonic properties of the unique originals while meeting the practical requirements of the present day. Inspired by the immortal sound of the synthesizer giants of the eighties, Native Instruments created the PRO-53 to cast in software those qualities that have been such a major influence on popular music in the past twenty years: brilliance, power, warmth and beauty. Through Native Instruments' creative development philosophy, these timeless aesthetics have now reached the next step in their evolution. The result is the manifest re-definition of an original that was regarded as unrivalled until now.

With the NI PRO-53, the third generation of the virtual analogue classic is now available. The synthesizer emulation has been vastly improved by a new oscillator technology that offers an even warmer and more brilliant sound. In addition the sonic possibilities have been expanded even further with new features like a high-pass filter mode and an invertible filter envelope. The control surface was also reworked and now shines in a whole new light.

NI PRO-53 is able to import Prophet-5™ SysEx sound data, which means it can read and accurately reproduce all the existing sound libraries made for the original. The subtle deviations from perfect behaviour, which are typical of analogue circuits and crucial to the sound, can now be fine-tuned. The huge sound library gives the PRO-53 plenty of material for all kinds of musical styles: 512 selected classic and modern analogue sounds cover any possibility. 64 of these sounds have already been programmed for the previous version by synthesizer legend John Bowen, one of the creators of the Prophet™-5 synthesizer. In addition, PRO-53 comes with 64 new sound presets, which were specially designed to take advantage of PRO-53's new features. 512 preset memory slots are available where you can store your own sound creations. The PRO-53 displays a name for each of the presets, unlike the original which only displayed the preset number.

Features:

 

  • Fashioned after the vintage cult synths of the 80's
  • Runs stand-alone or as a plug-in
  • 2 oscillators per voice
  • Choice of pulse, triangle and saw-tooth waveforms
  • Oscillator detune and synchronization
  • 24dB low-pass filter with resonance and self oscillation, additional high-pass filter mode
  • ADSR envelopes for amplitude and filter, invertible filter envelope

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    Native Instruments: Komplete 4                                 £999.99

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    Description


    Native Instruments KOMPLETE 4 is the ultimate bundle for musicians and producers. Twelve ground-breaking synthesizers, samplers, emulations, effects and a virtual guitar studio turn computer-based set-ups into truly comprehensive, professional production suites.

    KOMPLETE 4 means unlimited creative freedom in all situations: live performance, music production, instrument and sound design. Over 8,500 presets and 4 sample libraries totalling over 50 GB offer a wealth of material to start with straight away!

    KOMPLETE 4 includes the following instruments:
    • REAKTOR 5 - fully modular sound design studio
    • ABSYNTH 4 - synthesizer with unrivalled sonic potential
    • GUITAR RIG 2 Software - guitar amps, cabinets and effects emulation
    • KONTAKT 2 - the ultimate next-generation sampler
    • BATTERY 3 - the pioneering drum sample expert
    • AKOUSTIK PIANO - 3 famous grands and 1 upright
    • ELEKTRIK PIANO - four legendary electric stage pianos
    • B4 II - the award-winning tonewheel organ emulation
    • FM8 - radically expanded FM synthesizer
    • PRO-53 - the perfect emulation of an analog synth classic
    • VOKATOR - the new dimension in vocoding
    • NI-SPEKTRAL DELAY - unique FFT-based delay effect


    Perfectly suited for KORE
    To easily and intuitively exploit KOMPLETE 4's full potential, we recommend using KORE in combination with the powerful KORE system. KORE makes using the 12 instruments and finding a desired sound out of the 8500 presets a breeze, while the KORE hardware allows for manual control of the most important sound parameters.

    Huge Price Advantage!
    KOMPLETE 4 delivers a tremendous selection of top-flight instruments, effects and emulations at an equally tremendous price: less than half the full price if bought individually!

    Top Features:
    • Includes twelve award-winning software products in their full versions: synthesizers, instrument emulations, samplers, and effects
    • Huge selection of presets covering the entire musical spectrum - all ready to play
    • All 8,500 presets have been categorised as KoreSounds™ and pre-configured for use with KORE
    • Suited for live performance, music production, instrument and sound design
    • High-quality audio engines deliver perfect sound quality
    • Includes sample libraries with over 50 GB of professional samples
    • Sound generation and effect processing in real-time
    • Intuitive

     

    Native Instruments: Electronic Instruments 2 XT                                 £119.99

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    Description


    Electronic Instruments 2 XT is an exclusive collection of cutting-edge instruments that take full advantage of REAKTOR's advanced engine technology but run completely independently. The instruments can be used both stand-alone or as plug-ins, and offer the user complete freedom to innovate, experiment and express. Some of the world's leading instrument designers have produced 8 ground-breaking synthesizers, drum machines and effects quite unlike any others - a true taste of tomorrow. The instruments' state-of-the-art architectures ensure maximum versatility and sound quality, offering limitless possibilities and endless sonic permutations. Electronic Instruments 2 XT comes equipped with a wealth of presets created by renowned artists, lending your productions a distinctive character and flavour.

    PHOTONE - Hybrid Master Synthesizer

  • This polyphonic powerhouse redefines the standard for Reaktor synthesis. Photone boasts an extensive array of special features, including custom oscillator types, flexible control over filter routing, vintage analog drift and detuning emulation, and advanced modulation options.

    LIMELITE - Advanced Beat Composer

  • This masterpiece is definitely one of the most exciting and advanced drum machines and beat composers ever created! Combining powerful sequencing options, a huge bank of samples, and an awesome array of effect processors, Limelite takes the beat-box concept to a whole new level.

    METAPHYSICAL FUNCTION - Unique Soundscaper

  • Far more than 'just another' synthesiser, Metaphysical Function offers a truly engaging audio/visual experience with a vast and unique sonic palette ranging from beautiful soothing tones to dark, disturbing soundscapes.

    KRYPT - Granular Drum Machine

  • Krypt is a loop generator quite unlike any other. In essence, it consists of a programmable granular sampler wired to a six-channel sequencer with an intelligent pattern generation algorithm. It is capable of generating polymorphic beats that are simply unheard of.

    AKKORD - Sequenced Chord Generator

  • Akkord is a hybrid additive / FM synthesizer that creates chord sequences, arpeggios, shimmering pads, delayed synth and deep bass lines, subtle harmonic rhythms, ambient textures and even drum grooves. It's the perfect instrument to add evolving harmonic structures and arpeggios to your rhythm tracks.

    RESOCHORD - Polyphonic Resonator

  • This powerful resonator imprints harmonic structures onto any input signal - including percuss
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