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Music done with my old synths.

Feel free to download any song for a media project. Just credit my name.

New Banner ad for Moog Prodigy

Great image of first generation moog users.

If you are wondering who that is, it is Tony Banks

Look at the Patrick Moraz double keyboard moog.

This is the patch sheet that came witht the minimoog manual.

This patch sheet easily allows you to record various setting for sounds.

Minimoog

The minimoog synth is a classic. Every bit as powerful and forceful as a lead guitar, if not more so. It is a purely analog device, and that means is uses a voltage controlled oscillator, a voltage controlled filter and a voltage controlled amplifier. When is came out in 1970, it cost $1495. When I bought mine in 1993, it cost me about $800. Today I see them going for 2 or 3 thousand dollars, and surely that number can only rise.
It is interesting to note that the biggest problem of the minimoog is perhaps it's drifting oscillators. This can but a bit annoying as it is hard to keep the instrument perfectly in tune, but this also give the instrument life and it's rich sound.

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Here is a widget I added to help promote this blog. Technorati is one of the worlds largest blog directories. I posted this old synth blog to their directory.

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I joined bumpzee, it looks cool.

Here is widget from bumpzee, a new social bookmarking site that I joined today. I joined to help promote this old synth blog that I am currently working on.

Mustard Yellow Fender Rhodes

Here is a rare mustard yellow Fender Rhodes. I have always wanted one of these, they sound great and they are very durable. It is very curious that this product was produced by a guitar company. I really like the funky stand.

I would die for an Arp synth.

Here are some great listings for Arp synthesizers on ebay. I would die to own one of these. Arps are jus as collectable as Moogs.

Midi Keyboard

My RS-50

This is a review of my RS-50.

Yes, 1973

The moment I saw this, I was hooked. Rick Wakeman's solo performance during this concert inspired me to buy a minimoog.

Killer solo!

You must hear this moog solo. Perfect tone for the minimoog. This guy is amazing!

Links

Here are some interesting links.
http://module-records.blogspot.com/2005/06/do-you-want-minimoog.html

A Yamaha CS60

An ok synth, but way too heavy. It needs two strong men to carry one. The ribbon controller is really cool and my favourite feature on this keyboard. Unfortunately, the keyboard it is no longer working and I have no idea where to get it fixed.

The legendary Minimoog

I got this one in Toronto at Songbird music on queen street in around 1994. I think I paid $750 for it. A steal by today's standards. I am also willing to rent this one out, just as long as the renter pays the full deposit fee.

Rare and Valuable Synthesizers

By David P Killian

Getting A Deal On Vintage Synths

Old music gear is one of those rare forms of electronics that increase value with time. In the last 10 years the synthesizer market has grown dramatically, fueled by the growing interest in electronic and hip-hop music. Unfortunately most pawn shops and local music shops know this. The chance of finding something at a good price in one of those places is slim.

So where should you look? If you really care about getting a steal you need to find people that have no clue what they are selling. Most people will take a look at a piece of vintage music gear and consider it to be junk. It may have scratches or dents, it may be covered in dust and dirt. Someone's aunt or grandpa likely isn't going to know (or maybe even care) that the old dusty moog in the attic is worth hundreds of dollars.

Enter the garage sale. When most people hear the words garage sale they immediately think of old women, old clothes, and used toys. Why is this? It's because it's true for the most part. This is why its the perfect place to get your music gear. Reason one, most of the people selling don't know what they have. Two, nearly all of the other customers aren't interested. Three, the price will almost always be ridiculously cheap.

Happy hunting. Oh, and if you are shy about going to garage sales by yourself, ask your aunt or mother. They will probably enjoy spending the day bargain hunting for used lamp shades.

Some Brands To Look For:

Oberheim: These synthesizers are always good finds. They hold up well and there value keeps going up. If you find one of these cheap pick it up. Even if you aren't going to use it yourself. You will find someone interested. I promise.

Roland: Don't ask me why these synths are increasing in value. The only explanation that I can come up with is novelty. Roland has been used in the roots of house and hip-hop giving it a hardcore reputation it really doesn't deserve. Do you care? You should. Find anything roland at a flea market or garage sale and snag it. It's value won't necessarily be immediate, but neither was your Star Wars action figure collection.

Moog: This one is a no brainer. If you find a used working Moog at a price under $500 it's probably worth grabbing. Especially now that Robert Moog has passed away. These are the cream of the crop when it comes to valuable vintage synths. Do whatever it takes to get one of these if you can, including borrowing money from your father.

Korg: One of my personal favorite synthesizer manufacturers. Korg has made some of the strangest and most interesting machines of all time. Don't be scared by the alien appearance. A Korg synth will beep and click with the best of them. The value of a vintage Korg isn't as high as some of the other manufacturers. I think it's because they don't hold up as well. Find one that has been well loved and you will have yourself a sweet piece of musical history.

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