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Mix engineer and synthesist Claudio Passavanti, aka Doctor Mix, shared this overview of his custom Commodore 64 8-bit synthesizer.

The unique synth, which was seven years in the making, is a collaboration between Passavanti, David Murray (The 8-bit Guy) and Sam Battle (Look Mum No Computer).

Topics covered:

0:00 Seven years, one unfinished synth

1:34 Giving Sam’s panel a proper enclosure

3:16 Cutting, gluing and clamping

8:45 Mounting the control panel — sparks fly

11:28 Oil finish, a base for the C64, and one big mistake

14:00 Finished. The beauty shot

15:14 SID chip one was completely dead — so I repaired it

16:11 TRUE stereo: two vintage SID chips, left and right

17:16 Down the electronics rabbit hole — scope, MIDI tester, AI

19:04 The firmware now says DOCTOR MIX

22:44 Play my C64 synth FREE in your browser

26:38 First look: the NEW Commodore 64 Ultra

Watch the video, and share your thoughts on Commodore 64 synthesis in the comments!

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Vannes Devices shared this sneak preview of Obsidian, a new desktop synthesizer, with an architecture influenced by so-called “West Coast” electronic instrument design.

The Obsidian offers integrated sequencing and an interface tailored to hands-on interaction.

Features:

• Boutique analog semi-modular synthesizer
• Performance-oriented interface
• Integrated sequencing
• Compact desktop form factor

Full specifications are still to come.

Obsidian Synthesizer Audio Demos:

Specifications, pricing, and availability information for the Obsidian synthesizer are to be announced.

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The Bob Moog Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.

The milestone reflects the dedication of Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa, the work of the organization’s board, and the contributions of supporters over the years.

The Bob Moog Foundation is an independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, with the goal of preserving the legacy of synth pioneer Dr Robert Moog.

The odds are against new non-profit organizations, with many failing in their first few years because of the challenges of building sources of income.

Under the leadership of Moog-Koussa, though, The Bob Moog Foundation has beaten the odds, lasting two decades, and achieving success with its three key projects:

• Bob’s SoundSchool is a 10-week STEAM-style curriculum that teaches second graders about the science of sound through music and technology. Over 30,000 students have been served to date.
• The Bob Moog Foundation Archives is a collection of 15,000 pieces of historical material that the Foundation protects and preserves. Recent additions to the archive include nearly 5,000 items from Moog Music/InMusic; a rare Model 351 Tube Theremin; Bob Moog’s unique Rensitron keyboard; Gary Wright’s Moog Liberation keytar; and more.
• The Moogseum is unique museum that shares Bob Moog’s legacy and the history of electronic music. The Moogseum has welcomed over 50,000 visitors, since opening in May of 2019.

You can find out more about the Foundation at its website, and support its mission by checking out the synth-related items in the Bob Moog Foundation online store.

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