The following list (compiled from Kurt Brunner and Fred Becker) has all known printed material for the Synergy synths. If you have a different version, or something not listed please email.

• Music Synthesis Using Real Time Digital Techniques, Harold G. Alles, Proc. IEEE, Vol 68, Nol 4, April 1980, 436-449
• Synergy Owner's Manual by John Strawn, 1982
• Synergy Manual Addendum--System Version 2.4.2, 11 pages
• Synergy Manual Addendum--System Version 3.XX, 22 pages (typed-typeface version)
• Synergy Manual Addendum--System Version 3.XX, 21 pages (dot matrix-typeface version)
• Preliminary Operation of the Synergy II plus w/ Computer by T.D. Piggott, 36 pages
• Preliminary Synergy Host Programmer Reference Manual V 3.XX by M.L. Stockell, 1984, 90 pages, (dot matrix typeface)
• SIA and VRAM Installation, received 8/22/84, 6 pages
• Synergy Cartridge Manual V CART1, SC-1, Version-3, 5 intro pages plus 24 pages of voice data
• Synergy Cartridge Manual V CART3, --no cover sheet, 4 intro pages plus 24 pages of voice data
• Synergy Cartridge Manual V CART4, SC-4, Version-3, 5 intro pages plus 24 pages of voice data
• Wendy Carlos Orchestration Set WC-123, introductory pages, 8 pages
• Carlos I, Orch-Plus, 2 intro pages plus 24 pages of voice data
• Carlos 2, Bells & Whistles, 2 intro pages plus 24 pages of voice data
• Carlos 3, "Missing Links," 2 intro pages plus 24 pages of voice data
• Digital Keyboard News, First Edition July 1981
• Digital Keyboard News, Second Edition Febuary 1983
• "Digital Keyboards Synergy & Crumar GDS--Additive Synthesis Epitomized" by Mark Vail in his book, Vintage Synthesizers, pp. 182-189.

Various Notices from DKI:

• Synergy brochure cover letter
• Synergy glossy brochure
• GDS glossy brochure
• Keyboard Report by Dominic Milano, 2 pages
• Omni article, Silicon Orchestras--The Arts by Spider Robinson, Omni 1982, 1 page
• Synergy Custom Cartridge Order Form
• DKI Letter, "The DIGITAL KEYBOARDS project has announced some major advancements for the SYNERGY digital synthesizer."...
• "Installation of New Software Chips" by Tom Piggott, 10/1/83, 3 pages
• ***NOTICE*** Software diskettes for RS232 Interface--available 1/1/84

Mulogix Material

• Synergy Related Options--Model, Description, Retail Price, 7/1/86, 2 pages
• Mulogix, Music Logic Systems Inc., Dear Prospective SLAVE Owner and Beta Tester, 8/22/86
• Feature Specification, Mulogix "Slave" Digital Synthesis Module, 8/22/86, 6 pages
• Mulogix "Slave Synthesizer" Beta Site Agreement, 1986, 4 pages

Schematics (11x17")

• Synergy Serial Interface (SIA), 6/28/84
• Synergy Serial Interface (SIA-BP), 6/29/84
• VRAM/MIDI Interface 1/2, 6/30/84
• VRAM/MIDI Interface 2/2, 6/30/84
• Schematic Panel Right PCB, CSJ Nov 80
• Schematic Panel Left PCB, CSJ Nov 80
• Schematic Panel Encoder, CJS Nov 80
• Key Encoder BD 0~39, 74 Key System, CJS May 81
• Key Encoder BD 40~73, 74 Key System, CJS May 81
• Logic Diagram, Digital Oscillator 1/3, Bruce E. Jacoby 10/30/79
• Logic Diagram, Digital Oscillator 2/3, Bruce E. Jacoby 10/30/79
• Logic Diagram, Digital Oscillator 3/3, Bruce E. Jacoby 10/30/79
• Logic Stereo D/A Converter, Bruce E. Jacoby 3/1/81
• Logic Processor Board 1/3, Bruce E. Jacoby 10/18/80
• Logic Processor Board 2/3, Bruce E. Jacoby 10/18/80
• Logic Processor Board 3/3, Bruce E. Jacoby 10/18/80

Kaypro Diskettes (DSDD)

The Synergy II+ used a CP/M based Kaypro computer. I have heard rumors of an IBM PC program that can read these disks and actually run them! If anybody has any information on this, let me know!

• Synergy Host Control Aug 86 (V3.15)
• VCART 1-6
• VLIB Disks 1-13

There is a rumor that there were hundreds of disks of voices in existence at the DKI workshop. One of the options in the 7/1/86 Mulogix price listing was the VLIB, 600 voices on disks for $150. Another option was WC-1234, the Wendy Carlos disk library for $130.

The blank cartridge for use with a 2764 type EPROM was $30. The TOLKIT was the Synergy 3XX system software source code and SYNHCS (Synergy Host Control System) source code on 5 disks for $250. Then there was the S322R, Synergy internal software EPROM set for $50.

Does anybody have these? If so, please email me at the address below.

Everyone should also take a look at the chapter on "Digital Keyboards Synergy & Crumar GDS--Additive Synthesis Epitomized" by Mark Vail in his book, Vintage Synthesizers, pp. 182-189. One interesting fact: Stoney Stockell built a rack-mounted Synergy for Barry Gould. It would be neat if we could see Stoney's "plans" for making that.....

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Last update: May 12, 1997.

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