via this auction
"One of the greatest cult legend drum machines of all time, behold serial number one, the first of only 7 ever made. The following is adapted from the website:
Uploaded by shagghie on Oct 2, 2010
The fluidity of the 606, Roland's *only* drum machine that can switch seamlessly between write and play modes, is well known, however the static sound and poor interfacing leaves it wanting.
TheBeast Modification addresses these issues.
Before modification all original components are cleaned and / or replaced
All tact switches are replaced using genuine alps parts (not cheap chinease imports)
All original leds are changed to blue to match new function leds
All new parts chosen by track record for durability (eg new 'cliff' sockets, as per analogue systems modular etc.)
A live session with the beast, the Kicker, and fx pedals:
Pedal chain pain brain (live TR-606/PC-2 + pedals +fx) by highsage [Modded Beast TR-606 and PC-2 fed into a modular pedal signal chain with built in feedback loops used to create chord sounds and filters in series to get vocally-type fx from LT/HT parts. Recorded live off the mixer straight to tape with no edits. Kick is the Kicker pedal being fed the kick's trig out of the 606. Partial shot of the signal chain in the pic. Inspired by the music going on at Krautok / Maria right now in Berlin. Hope to do a similar set there live some time in the (very) near future!] This machine has more character and grit than anything out there. Best snares you'll ever hear. Most "alive" Toms ever. Unique hats and cymbals, and a kick that is perfect for today's minimal and acid. The temp mute switches are ingenious.. the ULTIMATE live jam and studio machine as a result. Build quality is unparalleled for a modified Roland of this era. This machine has been used on Vinyl releases from Berlin, as well as digital techno and acid releases in North America. It is signed on the bottom (full disclosure) by Julian, its creator. Consider this a once in a lifetime opportunity. Trig Ins and Outs Massive and wide range tunings Individual Outs Momentary latch mute switches Exotic sound Amazing to behold and use A true "wonder of the techno world" Serial #1 of what is most likely the most rare roland cult machine on earth. Low opening price considering these have gone for $4k+ in the past... List of ToneControl mods: bass pitch A bass pitch B low tom pitch low tom impact low tom noise level hi tom pitch hi tom impact hi tom noise level snare decay snare pitch snare noise filter snare noise level open hat decay closed hat decay hats filter hats & cymbal filter cymbal decay cymbal tone cymbal filter A cymbal filter B"
