TRANSCENDENT 2000 ANALOG SYNTH by TIM ORR of EMS

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You can find a demo video of this auctual synth here.

"The T2000 was sold only in kit form and this unit has been very well constructed (see interior photo) with a nice style of large knurled control knobs chosen, and unusually a small Roland style knob added to what is usually just the stump of a potentiometer for overall tuning.

Although this unit has never been anywhere near Martin Hannett or any member of Joy Division or New Order AFAIK, it was the unit featured in the book "Analog Synthesizers" (2nd Edition 2019, pp. 364-5) and for many sounds on the CD "Sequencer Loops" (2002) by Mark Jenkins of which a brand new copy is included.

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Martin Hannett Echo and custom Space/ Dalek Voice Effect - Joy Division Producer

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"Martin Hannett legendary Manchester producer custom modified echo and Space/ Dr Who Dalek voice simulator/ effector with 240v power supply - Mic in and line in and Mic out and line out on 6.35mm jacks

As you may know Hannett was fascinated with echo using echo and delay to great effect on Joy Division records , he also loved watching science fiction films Doctor Who , Daleks and space age sounds and exchanged tapes with Delia Derbyshire from the Radiophonic Workshop who created those sounds. Science fiction sounds gave Hannett his ideas for studio effects

This is a really rare and fully working Hannett customised machine

from the equipment cache of the man who produced Joy Division, early New Order, Stone Roses , Happy Mondays, Buzzcocks, Magazine, John Cooper Clarke, U2 and more

will come with provenance note

will ship anywhere in the world will work worldwide- step up transformer would be needed for 110 v countries"

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EMS Bournemouth built PAIA analog synth 1970s from Martin Hannett

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"Built in the 1970s from modules at Electronic Music Studios EMS Bournemouth factory, this analog modular PAIA modified by EMS Bournemouth 110 volt synth ended up in the hands of Joy Division's producer Martin Hannett who was also a musician mainly using synth and bass guitar.NOTE -The listing is for the synth only, the Hannett AMS delays and Marshall Time Modulators are available from me separately- message me for more info on those. this EMS Bournemouth PAIA analog modularHannett synth is a working piece of history"

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Joy Division Producer Martin Hannett Red Transcendent 2000 Synth in Case w/ Extras

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"If you know about Martin Hannett Joy Division engineer and producer you will know about his legendary modified Transcendent 2000 synths. this is the type of synth which he introduced Joy Division to in 1978 and the sound of synth that was used on a lot of Joy Division recordings.
This is his legendary red Transcendent 2000 from his cache of Transcendents. Fully working and in its original Hannett flight case, this belonged to the man that produced Joy Division early New Order, U2, Stone Roses ,Magazine, Buzzcocks, John Cooper Clarke, Happy Mondays, Nico etc

you may see cheaper Transcendents but none as good as Hannett's all maintained and ready to use and a great ivestment

like all Hannett gear it will climb in value over the years

it comes with a copy of the book on his equipment with a large section about his Trancendents

will come with note of provenance"

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ARP Solina Atmosphere - May 21, 2020

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"Another classic keyboard used by beloved Joy Division / Martin Hannett (together with the ARP Omni-2). The bit of reverb is from an MXR 01."

Martin Hannett choral sound research May 10, 2020

Published on May 10, 2020 SynthMania

"Like many other people, I've been fascinated by the haunting 'synth chorus' in Joy Division songs like 'Decades' and "The Eternal" since I first heard the Closer album in the mid '80s. I started a research on how to attempt at replicating it. Unfortunately, the TEQ eq I used - even if period-correct - doesn't give me the resonance needed to reproduce the sound. I will try to get different EQs / filter banks of the era and experiment with those later. The Marshall Time Modulator settings should be in the ballpark a bit. I used the Quadraverb for convenience, although in the next videos I'd like to mic a real reverberant space."

"Warehouse 605" - Hannett / JD / Dark style studio tracking & mixing

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"Tracking & Mixing a 'dark' song in the style of Martin Hannett / Joy Division / Bauhaus / Sisters of Mercy etc. of the late '70s / early '80s."

Powertran Transcendent 2000 comes in at 2:55. This one isn't too synth heavy, but it is fun to watch and the Transcendent 2000 was one of Martin Hannett' main synths.

Jen SX 1000 Vintage Synth

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"On offer is a JEN SX-1000 vintage synth, in truly excellent condition, as used by a little known band called Kraftwerk. Included are all the original soundcard overlays. The SX-1000 is a Italian built monophonic analogue synthesizer sold between 1978 and 1982. This model of Synth has been used extensively by artists such as Martin Hannett (synth musician and Joy Division's producer who owned six at one point ), LFO, Nexus 21, Altern 8, Eskimos & Egypt, Luke Vibert, Herb Legowicz of Gusgus, Future Sound of London, Fillmore, Man Machine, Tim Simenon, Broadcast, Plone, Ladytron and The Prodigy From throbbing, deep textured bass tones, to leads that scream like a baby in a food blender, this is a keyboard for people who appreciate versatility and flexibility."

Transcendent Synth from Martin Hannett 's ( Joy Division producer ) collection with Synthometer?

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I never heard of a Synthometer before now. If you know more about it, feel free to comment.

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"ignore all those cheaper Transcendents ( that probably aren't fully working like this one and don't have famous user owner history like this one ) and buy one from Martin Hannett's personal collection of Transcendent's this one includes Hannetts unique Synthometer a unit that apparently connected this Transcendent to an AMS delay- the fully working Transcendent synth includes the correct vintage case for this synth of Hannett's and the case fits the Hannett Synthometer at the side of the Transcendent - Hannett Transcendent synth no 9 and case No 9- Transcendent is fantastic condition and the analogue sounds are out of this world. Hannett put Transcendent synths into loads of records he produced including Joy Division- there are Transcendent sounds on Unknown Pleasures and other Joy Division recordings from that era . Hannett produced and sometimes played synth effects on Joy Division early New Order, Durutti Column, John Cooper Clarke, Nico, Buzzcocks, Magazine, Pauline Murray, U2, Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, he was really responsible for bringing synths and echoes into punk and post punk

Ready to plug in and create those Joy Division/ Manchester /Hannett sounds- this synth was designed by Tim Orr who also worked for EMS.

This has not just been stuck in an attic for years and full of dodgy controls or part working- this is fully serviced and refurbished and ready to go

will come with letter of provenance and Hannett's notes"

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Martin Hannett's Jen SX 1000

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"Forget all those other Jens and buy one with some history. This is from Martin Hannett's synth collection and is fully working. As you know Hannett was the man to first introduce synths into punk and post punk records, He convinced Joy Division and Durutti Column to put synths on their records from 1978/1979 onwards - he produced records many featuring his synth ideas Buzzcocks, Magazine,Nico,Pauline Murray, John Cooper Clarke,Stone Roses, U2, Happy Mondays. Comes with a copy of Hannett's schematics for the synth and provenance note"

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Martin Hannett's Arp Omni 2 Synth No 4

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A previous one was posted here.

"Forget all those other Omni 2s- that are cheaper- here is one of the ultimate ones - a great buy that is both working and is climbing in value owing to the Omni 2 collection it came from- here we have one of Martin Hannett's 1970s Arp Omni 2's from his actual cache /collection of synths, Hannett's Omni 2s along with his Transcendent's were the main models of synths he took from his collection to take in the studio with bands like Joy Division,( Omni 2s were used on Unknown Pleasures) Magazine, Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Nico, John Coooper Clarke, Pauline Murray and loads of other bands he produced and often overlayed synth tracks on.

This is one of the rarer of his Omni 2 collection as Hannett fitted it with wooden end cheeks. It has been fully serviced and is fully working and comes with a brand new heavy duty flight case- it is a 240 volt model

you will never really find synths with more history than Hannett's collection

will ship anywhere in the world"

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Powertran Transcendent Synth from Martin Hannett 's ( Joy Division)

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This appears to be #7 in the lot. You can find previous ones here.

"from Martin Hannett's personal collection of Transcendent's- probably the nicest one to date to be refurbished and with it's original Anvil made in USA Hannett bomb proof flight case. Hannett put Transcendent synths into loads of records he produced including Joy Division- there are Transcendent sounds on Unknown Pleasures and other Joy Division recordings from that era . Hannett produced Joy Division early New Order, John Cooper Clarke, Nico, Buzzcocks, Magazine, Pauline Murray, U2, Stone roses, Happy Mondays, he was really responsible for bringing synths and echoes into punk and post punk

Ready to plug in and create those Joy Division sounds- this synth was designed by Tim Orr who also worked for EMS.

This has not just been stuck in an attic for years and full of dodgy controls or part working- this is fully serviced and refurbished and ready to go

will come with Hannett's personal notes on Transcendent No 7"

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Martin Hannett Transcendent Synth No 5

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"One of Martin Hannett's Transcendents No 5 in it's original flight case, tested and fully working- Hannett first used Transcendents in 1978 on Durutti Column and Joy Division records. This is one of the best from Hannett's collection and fully working and refurbished . Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division 1979 featured a Transcendent as did The Return of The Durutti Column. Hannett pioneered the use of synths on punk records and created the Manchester sound. He also worked his magic on The Happy Mondays U2 and The Stone Roses, Nico, Pauline Murray and John Cooper Clarke. Will include a copy of Hannett's manual for his Transcendents and a certificate of provenance"

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Martin Hannett Powertran Transcendent 2000

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"One of Martin Hannett's Transcendents No 6 in it's original flight case, and fully working- Hannett first used Transcendents in 1978 on Durutti Column and Joy Division records. This is probably one of the best from Hannett's collection. Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division 1979 featured a Transcendent as did The Return of The Durutti Column. Hannett pioneered the use of synths on punk records and created the Manchester sound. He also worked his magic on The Happy Mondays U2 and The Stone Roses, Nico, Pauline Murray and John Cooper Clarke. Will include a copy of Hannett's manual for his Transcendents and a certificate of provenance"

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Joy Division Producer Martin Hannett's Arp Omni 2

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BTW, I decided to create a "Famous Synths" label channel for these. If you spot any in the archives leave a comment and I'll add the label to the post. 10 years late on the label, but might as well start somewhere. :)

"So here is a beautiful condition cosmetically Arp Omni 2 from Hannett's personal synth cache and in particular his collection of Omni 2s found in the Hannett cache during the making of the documentary on him.
It is in a full flight case and a lot of the keyboard and button functions work but it could do with a service.
This is a real piece of history as Hannett's synths and or ideas he worked out on his synths were used on so many records that he produced.Joy Division, John Cooper Clarke, U2, Stone roses, Magazine, Happy Mondays, New Order.
This is the man who pioneered the use of synths and echo/delay on punk and post punk records.
Comes with confirmation of provenance from the Hannett collection.
Will ship anywhere in the world

this will only increase in value like all Hannett's other synths"

“descibed as for parts or not working but it does operate a lot of functions and is in beautiful cosmetic condition- just needs a service and this is one of Hannett's Omni 2 collection”

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Arp Odyssey Synth Whiteface Martin Hannett's Joy Division & Manchester Producer?

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"Here we have a great working Whiteface Odyssey synth and a piece of rock history. From Martin Hannett ( Joy Division and Happy Mondays, Stone Roses, U2) record producer's cache of synths , speakers and signal processors.Hannett's cache of equipment was discovered whilst researching for the film on Hannett released last year and even has one of Hannett's own personal patches to be supplied with the synth

a rare fully working vintage whiteface Arp Odyssey including one of Hannett's personal patch cards

this synth will continue to climb in value as the years go buy as it belonged to one of the world's most important new wave producers"

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Joy Division Producer Martin Hannett's Transcendent 2000 Synth Up for Sale?

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"Working Transcendent analog synth 1978/79(with documentation) used and owned by Martin Hannett ( he owned two of these) Transcendents were actually used on Joy Division, Durutti Column and lots of Factory and Manchester band recordings and Hannett often had one in the control room as well as the band having one in the studio area. This includes his instruction manual and handwritten mods he did to the synth. We know the Transcendent was used as a straight synth sound and also used to feed triggers from sound sources into it on many Hannett recordings. There are several photos of Hannett using Transcendents around 78/79. Also included is one of four of Hannett's Revox mastering machines that he would take one to studios to make copies of his mixes each day and he had them at home too to listen to his studio work on his home hi fi system. This Hannett RevoxB77 powers up but needs attention. these are important Hannett and Joy Division related artefacts and will climb in value as fascination with Martin Hannett continues to grow"

Follow-up to:
Joy Division Producer Martin Hannett's International 4600 Up for Sale?

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International 3600 4600 Original Vintage Publication

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"Rare Australian publication 66 pages containing block diagrams, schematics, parts lists, theory of operation, PCB layouts, construction notes - everything you need to know in order to build a modular analog synth. Two models covered, International 3600 and 4600."

Seems like we are in a Maplin ETI run. Also posted in the last 30 days:

Joy Division Producer Martin Hannett's International 4600 Up for Auction?

ETI - Electronics Today International - Jan 1974: Full Scale Synthesizer Build

Maplin 5600S Analogue Vintage Syntheseiser Demo Video

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Joy Division Producer Martin Hannett's International 4600 Up for Sale?

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"Martin Hannett's ( Joy Division producer and many Manchester and Factory bands producer, he played synths on many Factory records) actual International 4600 analog patchable synth . Not much needed to restore as cosmetically it is all there and the keyboard was triggering synth sounds recently, but sold as complete restoration project. comes with Martin Hannett's build and instruction manual from 1977/78/79/80 and copy of his patch notes..."

ARP Omni-2 - the classic Joy Division keyboard

YouTube Published on May 19, 2012 by SynthManiaDotCom

"When I was a teenager in the mid-1980s, like many of my teenager friends I was very fascinated by Joy Division, in particular by their album "Closer". I remember that in those days I used to put Closer on the turntable, turn off the lights in my room, and fall asleep to the music. The music from Closer was very beautiful and hypnotic, and left a big impression on me. In particular I loved the synth strings used in that album. It was the ARP Omni-2, also used in other songs by the band. A great album, a great performance by the band, a masterful production by Martin Hannett, and a big influence for my music since those days.."