Next up is a KORG PS-3300 Prototype, claimed to have once been owned by none other than Klaus Schulze himself. Note the typo “Modifires.” It’s currently up for auction with 0 bids. Why zero bids? I’m guessing it’s the starting bid at $7500 US and it’s broken. Word is it is not repairable.

From the auction:
“You are looking at one of the rarest synthesizers on the planet. A korg PS 3300 prototype owned by the legendary Klaus Schulze of Tangerine Dream. But sadly it does not work so I am selling it as a non working unit. This would be the ultimate restoration project for somebody with technical know-how and time. Not only is this synth mega mega rare but it has a historic valve as well. If this synth could talk it would have many stories to tell. This synth would have been on many world tours with klaus. The synth does power up with lights flashing and blinking. The main control boards seem to work. With a service, 2 out of the 3 blocks will be functional. There are 4 voice boards missing but the can be easily copied with all IC’s still available (see photos).” You can find more images and info at the auction and on this MATRIXSYNTH post, where I saved the details for posterity.

Next up we have battery powered ARP modules. These individual modules run on two nine volt batteries. The set is currently up for auction. You can find more info on these modules on Synthmuseum.com. The modules in this set include 3 noise generators (Pink and White), 1 Voltage Controled Amplifier, 2 Voltage Controlled Filters, a Sample and Hold and a Multiple.

Next we have these cool little models via RESET. Check out RESET for more.

And finally, we have a little MATRIXSYNTH self indulgence. You are looking at Factory Preset Patch #70 on the MOOG Little Phatty Stage Edition. : ) Many thanks to Amos of MOOG Music for this one.

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First up. “Yamaha One” via polaranta, of Syntezatory.prv.pl. Need I say more? At least once a month polaranta comes up with some of the most ridiculously imaginative and usually quite funny shots. Nice hi-tops. Yamaha CS20M pictured.

Under the Side Panel. What you are looking at is the uncovered side of a Korg 900ps. This image was sent into the Analog Heaven mailing list by punkDISCO, who discovered it on his Korg. If you look at the red circular stamps you will see what looks like a date, 52.8.26. The 52 appears to be the year “Showa 52″(Emperor Era). The year represents 1977: 1926 + Showa(52) – 1 = 77.


John Entwistle’s (of The Who), Steiner Parker EVI up for auction. Link. The EVI is a wind based analog synth. The circuitry is an analog synth and you play it with the clarinet looking device. These are extremely rare, vintage analog. You can find more info on the EVI in general via this post.

Buchla 2003 rock n roll
And finally I leave you with the always controversial Buchla 200e. Why controversial? A good base system can run you upwards of $20k. You can get a lot of modular and/or other synths for that wad of cash. A common theme among some readers of Matrixsynth has been its analogy to a $20k electronic banjo due the pluckiness of many 200e demos. But not this one.

BTW, Doktor Future coined the banjo analogy. Odd little bit of synth history, but when you are into synths, anything synth can be interesting. For everything synth, check out more posts on MATRIXSYNTH.

Cheers,
matrix

More of Matrix with This Week in Synths