World's First HP Scanjet 4C Keytar + Instructions on How to Build a Musical Stepper Motor in 60 sec

Published on Jul 31, 2016 bd59

"You may of heard of a popular flat bed scanner by the name of HP Scanjet. This scanner had a hidden command set within the Scanner Control Language which allows you to send musical notes directly to the stepper motor. This is a tedious method where you have to enter the notes and durations manually into a text file (similar to G-Code on a CNC Machine). I have always used and will always use this method for my Old School music videos however I wanted to try and build a MIDI controlled stepper motor. One day I had one of my HP Scanjets sitting on its side and for some reason it resembled a Roland SH-101 and that's when I came up with the idea for the HP Scanjet Keytar. What a great way to merge both into a musical instrument. My one of a kind HP Scanjet Keytar consist of an Arduino Nano, Stepper Motor Shield and an optocoupler. Most of my Arduino code was readily available on the Arduino website and is free to download at GitHub. Near the end of my video I will show you how to build a MIDI controlled stepper motor in 40 seconds. I believe that maybe a world record :)

Finally, everything you need to build your own musical MIDI controlled stepper motor. (no electronics background required)
Download the Arduino Code at Github
https://github.com/squirtifier/HP-Sca...
please make sure you place all the files in a directory called HPScanJetMIDI before compiling
Don't for get to install the arduino_midi_library-dev.zip (just search the internet for this file name"

MiniCommand Live V2.0 Demo

Published on Jul 31, 2016 JustinValer

Slide Pots for Moog MG-1, Opus 3, Rogue and More

via LA Synth Co

"FINALLY! Replacement sliders for your Moog are once again available! We got sick of having to clean the old ones, so we had new ones made. Available as sets with switches, or as singles.

Compatible with Moog MG-1, Rogue, Opus 3, Liberation, Polymoog and others.

Same size and spec as the original, the shaft is just a hair shorter, but fits original slider caps perfectly. The switches have a black grip at the top (see photos) but are 100% compatible.

MG-1 and Rogue Sets currently available, Other sets upon request.

Rotary pots, dual pots, knobs and caps NOT included."

DIY Guitar Effects in Eurorack

DIY Guitar Effects in Eurorack - Tube Tremolo

Published on Jul 31, 2016 Endangered Audio Research Video

"This series shows you how to use the principles of modular synthesis to create new and unique effects for guitar.

http://www.endangeredaudioresearch.com"

Update:

DIY Guitar Effects in Eurorack - Filter Delay

Published on Aug 1, 2016 Endangered Audio Research Video

"This series shows you how to use the principles of modular synthesis to create new and unique effects for guitar. http://www.endangeredaudioresearch.com"

Follow-up to DIY Guitar Effects in Eurorack - Tube Tremolo.

Behringer DeepMind12 Desktop Synth Mockups

This spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.


"I like to present you with some of our desktop/rack-mount designs for the DeepMind12 our designers we have come up with. The unit is designed to accommodate for desktop and rack-mount usage.

Just to be clear, we have not yet decided to progress with this design and hence your opinion is important to us.

Thanks for your feedback.

Uli"

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531F - Wicked Trick - Featuring Dave Smith, Korg, Strymon

Published on Jul 31, 2016 JediSid

"531F - Wicked Trick - Featuring Dave Smith Instruments Mopho X4, Korg Electribe 2, Strymon Elcapistan and BlueSky"

Sequential Circuits Pro One

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"Now the run down. This was bought from a man who kept it in a case for 15 years. He never used it. I bought it with crackly pots on 2 of them and the keyboard was kind of too clacky. These keyboards always are and it still is but it has been fixed to normal operating clack condition. Meaning the Pro One already has somewhat of a clacky keyboard. This is my second Pro One so I can tell you this is the case. My tech who is a professional and Hollywood's top synth tech who's been working on synths since the 70's fixed it all up. Actually not much had to be done other than those two mentions. It is in top mint condition I would rate is 100 functioning perfect and body condition I would rate a 9.9. If you're looking for mint this is it. Very very small wear mark almost not even visible at all, I am being super super picky and a very small wear mark on the rear. Both are not even anything. Not even kidding.

I have been using it with a Kention CV to Midi Pro Solo II box and it has work flawlessly. Kenton not included."

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Roland SH-09 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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"The SH-09 (or Synthesizer-09) is a single VCO monophonic analog synthesizer with a 2 1/2 octave, 32-note (F-C) keyboard. The VCO is switchable between 5 octaves: 2', 4', 8', 16', 32'. Available waveforms are sawtooth, square, pulse (with pulse width modulation), or white noise. There is also a sub-oscillator switchable between a square wave one octave down, a square wave two octaves down, and a pulse wave three octaves down. It is possible select the noise source at your oscillator and still have the sub-oscillator as a waveform. The VCF is self oscillating and can be modulated by the envelope follower which is wired to the external input. The envelope generator is an ADSR (attack decay sustain release) with a slider for each stage. On the control panel to the left of the keyboard is a horizontal pitch-bend/modulation lever, with pressure up and down controlling modulation amount. There are also two sliders controlling amount of modulation routed to the VCO and VCF, as well as a slider adjusting portamento amount and the main power switch. On the back panel there is a main output, and the CV/gate inputs and outputs."

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Oberheim CPS1 Synth Expander Module SN 409

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"Original late 1970's Oberheim CPS-1 synthesizer expander module. Works perfectly, excellent condition. 2 syncable analog oscillators and audio i/o. You can process external audio through filters and modulator. Unit is stock. Pots, jacks, and internal connectors have been cleaned. S/N 409."

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Korg Sigma KP-30 Vintage Multitimbral Monophonic Synthesizer SN 241659

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"Great working condition vintage Korg Sigma KP-30 from 1979... that's a 37 year old vintage synthesizer and only 1000 units were ever made. This is when Korg was still repping the Keio Electronic Labratory Corp. and made all their synths in Japan. Very high quality build has been near maintenance free for the last 20 years with just a professional deoxit tune-up every other year or so."

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Powertran Transcendent 2000

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"This fantastic British Mono synth was designed by Tim Orr of EMS. He was the chap behind some of the most classic and sought after early synths like the EMS synthi used by Pink Floyd

This was the first synth used by Joy Division / New Order and appears on there early tracks"

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Ancestors

Published on Jul 31, 2016 davidryle

"Echo. Echo. Echo's of the past.
Metropolis to Piston Honda with EG from Maths then into Phonogene.
Phonogene is in Broken Recorder mode with voltage modulation to the organize and gene size parameters from a Turing Machine and an EOC pulse from the Quadra to the vari-speed parameter.
The Phonogene out is run to Clouds in Spectral Madness mode. From there the signal splits to a Z-DSP with Valhalla Shimmer and an Echophon.
Rings in Modal resonator mode and duo polyphony is picking up the pitch cv from the Metropolis and strum from a Turing Machine pulses.
All of the various signal pathways are routed through Frames automated keyframe mode.
Additional delays are the Strymon Blue Sky and Lexicon MX200.
Clocking from Metropolis to 4MS QCD to Turing Machine, Quadra and Clouds trigger."

Transistor Sounds Labs Stepper Acid Eurorack Sequencer Demo

Published on Jul 31, 2016 mylarmelodies

"Let's Play with the amazing Stepper Acid Sequencer! If you like this, please support me and access a 50-minute bonus Stepper Acid video on Patreon for $4+ Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies"

Wax - (Re-uploaded with new mix) Yamaha Montage - Ableton Live - Akai APC Mini

Published on Jul 31, 2016 Earmonkey Music

"EDIT: One nice thing about using Ableton and tracking this jam is that I could go back and remix. I noticed that the synth parts I was playing live were too hot so I went back and remixed those and replaced the audio track with the new mix.....Noice!!! ... So here's what is going on: I picked up an APC Mini because I was hoping it would allow me to create more complex live performances. Wow does it! This is a live jam with 100% Yamaha Montage. I recorded a bunch of loops into Ableton then used the APC to trigger them. All tracks were either played live and recorded for playback from Ableton, or just straight played live from the Montage. Such a phenomenal instrument this Yamaha thing.... I love it. Oh and I have to thank Depeche Mode for inspiring the first few bars that spawned this whole thing"

Planks by Baghead

"Easel in to Adrenalinn III pedal and a good dollop of spring reverb"

PPG 1020 + PPG sequencer and switch modules

Published on Jul 31, 2016 seb17320

OP-1 Synthesizer Excellent Condition

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SEQUENTIX CIRKLON MULTI TRACK HARDWARE SEQUENCER WITH CVIO

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"It has brand new bright new screen, installed by Colin Fraser (the creator of it) himself .
Because early models had a bit lack of brightness, so he changed it for me some time ago.
(In the close up photo of the screen, there are shadows can see. This is just reflection of the room because screen is glass !)

All the encoders, switches and faders works flawless.

This is the fullest model with CVIO analog bus which allows you to play CV GATE instruments.

Latest operation system installed.

It comes with original manual, CVIO cable, a 4gb flash card and original power adapter."

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Technics SY-1010

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Future Retro Zillion - Midi Sequencer

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"More midi sequences than you can ever imagine. Check out the video for all the features." [posted here]

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Loop Study: Glompin & Bath

Loop Study: Glompin from Bryan Noll on Vimeo.

"Performed live on a modular synthesizer.

http://soundcloud.com/fourhexagons/glompin

Used QuNexus to play Rings into Disting with Ping Pong Delay into 4ms Dual Looping Delay with Clouds running Oliverb (Clouds Parasites) in the FX loop of Rosie. Rings is modulated by Just Friends, which is modulated by Batumi. Tempi is triggering René, which is glomping Tides as a bass.

Recorded straight to 2-track in Ableton with no additional processing.

Cat stayed on the floor this time, but wanted to glomp some bass."


Loop Study: Bath from Bryan Noll on Vimeo.

"Loop recorded with 4ms Dual Looping Delay (in stereo, using both channels), then run through Clouds and recorded straight to 2-track.

Dedicated to Sean Julian for traveling light."

Follow-up to Beebar.

Journey to the Edge of the Universe - Ep. 7 - Birds in Space

Published on Jul 31, 2016 Alba Ecstasy

"Inspired by the Moog Model 15's patch 'Birds' and also by the title of the 'Birds in Space' album of my mentor Adrian Enescu, here it is, the seventh episode from Journey to the Edge of the Universe.

Moog Model 15 - FX
Blofeld - pad
Quadnic - drone and sequence (freeze Clouds)
microKorg - bass
Virus Ti2 - sequence
Novation Circuit - hihats
OP-1 - lead

ae http://www.albaecstasy.ro"

TX802 8 TKS 00032

Published on Jul 31, 2016 Ariel Raguet

ARIEL RAGUET

TX802 8 TKS 00032

YAMAHA TX802

Zoom MS-70CDR
dbx 166A
Volt pgX7 DX programmer
Lenovo ThinkPad T430
Arturia KeyLab 61
iConnectMIDI2

Patch Notes #10 - Roland System 1M Hidden Oscillators

Published on Jul 31, 2016 Voltage Control Lab

All parts here.

"Patch Notes #10 (check the description for actual patch notes) for the most recent Pulse Tips demonstrating the hidden oscillators in the Roland System 1M Eurorack semi-modular synthesizer.

Mutable Instruments Braids is the source of the pad-like sounds in WTx4 mode, sequenced by the Make Noise René playing back an 8 step sequence. The Timbre is modulated by a triangle wave from the Malekko Anti-Oscillator in LFO mode.

Braids is routed through Mutable Ripples LP4 to VCA mode, with both the VCA and filter cutoff modulated by the two ADSR envelopes on the Intellijel Dual ADSR module.

The bass is coming from the Make Noise 0-Coast, sequenced by the Korg SQ-1. An uncomplicated routing here, the SQ-1 is clocked by Tempi.

Tempi is also clocking René and the Dual ADSR. As well, it is triggering the Malekko Varigate 4, which is playing back the kick/snare/hihat sequences, via the Dual Borg kick drum setup we've explored in the past, a snare from the Noise Engineering BI and a noise-based hihat inside the Roland Scooper.

The kick and snare are routed through the inputs on the Scooper, while the hihat is routed virtually via the Roland Aira Modular Customizer App.

Tempi is also clocking the Sync Trig input on the Scooper, so that the input percussion signal can be sampled, looped and retriggered in time with the other sequences. The drum sequence is sampled and detuned to a lower pitch.

The lead is coming from the Roland System 1M, played live on the KMI Qu-nexus. The System 1M Osc 1 is set to the Sine FM waveform, while Osc 2 is set to the Synced Sine FM voice. Both are passed through the VCF/VCA/EFX signal chain in the synth, and out to the Mix 4 with the other voices and drums. Then routed through Warps running Parasites alt firmware delays for a bit of extra space.

https://www.voltagecontrollab.com/"

Arturia KEYSTEP Unboxing

Published on Jul 31, 2016 Synth Anatomy

"In this video, I unbox the Arturia KEYSTEP Keyboard. It's a new 32 keys controller keyboard which features a full arpeggiator and sequencer. More videos about this coming in near future"

Eurorack Lizard 2 sequencer

Published on Jul 31, 2016 Fernando Lima

Lizard 2 - Vbrazil
Aether Oscillatior - Vbrazil
Disting - Expert Sleepers

Kronos Tips & Tricks: 04 Change dry synth sounds with external effects - Eventide H9 Max

Published on Jul 31, 2016 Qui Robinez

"This time a small demonstration how you can modify kronos sounds with external effects. The Kronos dry sounds can be a great sound source when you route them to external effect machines that have different kind of effects that aren't in the kronos. By applying other type of effects your known sounds can sound rather different.

This tips and tricks video shows some examples of what you can do with the dry kronos sounds when you route them through an external effect. In the examples here i use an Eventide H9 Max guitar pedal (which also can be used for synth sounds of course).

There i have access to 44 different algorithms, in this video i show the Shimmer algorithm (which add harmonic tones in a reverb hall. a resonator effect, a chorus type of effect and a huge hall through the blackhole algorithm.

First you hear the dry sounds, then the same sound with the effect set to active, then the dry sound again.

The eventide h9 max is activated through a blue tooth connection with the h9 control app on the ipad. When its activated you will see a light turned on at the right bottom of the effect hardware box"

Cylonix/Intellijel - Shapeshifter (Wavetables Scan)

Published on Jul 31, 2016 thisisprisma

"Lfo modulating the SHAPE 1 knob, so wavetables go smoothly from left to right and then back from right to left, every end of lfo cicle is me manually turning the WAVEBANK knob one step to listen to the next group of wavetables. 128 groups in total with 8 wavetables each.

Enjoy it."

Sunday Chilled Hip Hop Jam - JD-XI

Published on Jul 31, 2016 KlaatuNinja

Impro with Mos-lab 2P + Mos-lab 960 sequencer

Published on Jul 31, 2016 seb17320

Verbos Voltage Multistage sequencing

Published on Jul 30, 2016 duncanperson

"Verbos sequencer doing a cool sequence on the SH-101, the Acidlab drumatix does all the clocking and a bit of the OTO bam in there too. This sequencer is lots of fun and has some good modulation abilities to keep the sequence fresh!"

Yamaha DX-11 Demo - All sounds by DX-11

Published on Jul 30, 2016 VeeCeeYay Inc

"People always say how FM and Digital synths sound 'cold' so I though I'd try something mellow and warm. All sounds are by the DX-11. No EQ was used.

The sound at the start has some Eventide Space Reverb. Percussion sounds were Synthesized on the DX-11 and sampled into an MPC-2500. The Clap sound has a tiny bit of Spring Reverb on it from the Boss RX-100."

SH32Sound0731

Published on Jul 30, 2016 ryouichi harada

Buchla Hybrid 100 Transfiguration by Todd Barton

"It has been awhile since I've explored my little hybrid Buchla 100 system. (a third of the modules are vintage). This patch is being feed through a Boss DD-20 Delay pedal. Just a tweaking a couple of knobs on the Buchla along the way . . ."

Custom Wavetable - AudioTerm & Waldorf Blofeld

Published on Jul 30, 2016 100 Things I Do

Synthesizer Patel

"Another wave table experiment. This time I take a voice sample and manipulate it into a wavetable. I have included annotations in the video so if you have not had much exposure to wavetables so you can understand whats going on. So I guess its half education , half fun , half experiment and half a tribute to the man that loved Synthesizers so much he changed his name to Synthesizer Patel! Oh wait... thats too many half's :D"

Basics of Modular Synthesis - Digisound 80 Modular Synthesizer with Ian Taylor at Synthesized

Published on Jul 30, 2016 Synthesized

Synthesized - An event celebrating Synthesizers and Electronic Music Equipment

Published on Jul 30, 2016 Synthesized

"Synthesized is a 2 day annual event held at the Centre for Computing History that celebrates electronic music hardware both retro and contemporary."

Pucktronix - The Oracle Eurorack Module Introduction

Published on Jul 30, 2016 Greg Surges

"The Oracle is a control voltage (CV) sequencer in the Eurorack format. The module is based on a machine learning algorithm that can detect repeated patterns in a sequence. The device learns a control sequence (think a melody) and produces variations on that initial sequence in a musically meaningful way (think theme and variations).

The algorithm builds a model of the syntax of the sequence that then allows for the generation of new, closely related sequences. These new sequences follow the logic and structure of the original sequence, but with different orderings.

More at http://www.pucktronix.com"

Korg minilogue & MS-20 mini JAM nothing else but 'Silver & Black'

Published on Jul 30, 2016 Arrayzable

"The minilogue is playing through a Digitech BP200 (bass multieffect) and like the MS-20 also gets some reverb from the mixers onboard effect
As always live play with synths and sequencers.

Used in this track:

Korg minilogue
Korg MS-20 mini"

circuit bent casio sk-10, patchbay and filter tests

Published on Jul 30, 2016 U-N-I-Versus Circuits

"circuit bending the casio sk-10 sampling keyboard and testing some stuff, some external effects might have been used (kaospad,reverb)
- lousy camera-sound - work in progress -"

Nodes of Yesod

Published on Jul 30, 2016 Robin Fitton

"Korg Volca FM, Keys and Beats. With Keith Mcmillen K-Mix and Teenage Engineering Pocket operator arcade on drone"

Magpie Modular MI Elements Eurorack Module

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"This listing is for one Magpie Modular build of a Mutable Instruments Elements Eurorack synthesizer module in excellent cosmetic and functional condition. Item will ship with power cable, and I will include M3 (i.e. Doepfer) mounting screws upon request. As with any Eurorack module, the buyer will need to supply a case to mount it in and a Eurorack standard power supply to power it.

Not much to say about this one, it has a beautiful faceplate, is well built, works perfectly and sounds great.

It's a lot more noticeable on fast envelopes, with longer settings it's not really an issue but with blippier settings you sometimes get the double trigger. It's got CV/gate ins too, and usually I'm sequencing externally for these types of sounds. It doesn't double trigger over CV/gate."

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Bugrand CTL1 RARE Frac Format Minijack Touch Panel Module

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"This is a very rare, discontinued and cool unit, basically akin to a Make Noise Pressure Points and Brains rolled together in one module. I find the pressure response to be far superior to the Pressure Points."

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Roland JD-800 Programmable Synthesizer SN AH53834

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JUPITER 4 VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER ca. 1977 SN 125383

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Anyware Instruments Tinysizer Patchable Analog Modular System SN 105

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"beautiful
rare out of production
modular synthesizer
All detailed information can be explored on the website anyware instruments
this unit is in an excellent technical and cosmetic condition
sticker with the serial number has been removed by me
but it was saved
has minor scratches on touch screen stand see pictures
goosenecklamp was lost"

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Vintage Oberheim TVS-1 Two Voice Synthesizer

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"A classic with Big Fat analog sounds. If you’ve been thinking about buying one of these instruments this is GREAT opportunity to purchase a very valuable piece at a reduced price.

Things to know:
The unit is FULLY functional but there are a few MINOR issues. Electronically all modules work as intended. The keyboard is in great shape but the upper octave Bf key is slightly sticky and has a different feel. For some reason the second octave C key is about a 1/16" above the others. All keys release quickly but I think the key release is a bit loud....may be normal for this keyboard but I've read that the rubber dampening bushing harden with age. If so new ones are available. The sequencer clock slide switch center detent is not as positive as new but DOES work. As with any vintage piece the pots are smooth but could use a shot of cleaner/lube to restore pristine feel. Overall the Tolex is great with a few SMALL tears and scuffs.

Due to age this item is sold in as is condition and returns are not accepted BUT the unit is accurately described. If you have any question please feel to contact me before bidding.

Includes TVS-1, power cord, abridged user guide and all schematics (see photos)."

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Yamaha CS2x CONTROL SYNTHESIZER SN PH21154

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Note this is not an analog modeling synth like the AN1x but is rather has sample based oscillators.

"The second generation of the popular CS1x synthesizer is back in a bold and bright new Analog Modeling synth - the CS2x. Many new improvements and enhancements have been made. Polyphony has doubled to 64 voices and there's 16MB of sampled waveforms! There are 64 resonant 24dB filters! The Arpeggiator now holds 40 patterns for animating your sounds. All functions are MIDI capable, even the Arpeggiator can transmit its pattern data to other synths or sequencers! There is even a direct TO-HOST connector for direct hook-up to your computer..."

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Yamaha AN1x CONTROL SYNTHESIZER SN Nk01299

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"The AN1x is a powerful retro-analog synth with a really cool new feature that lets you record real-time editing and filtering and be able to store it as part of the sound! A major contender in the new wave of analog-digital synths using DSP modeling of analog waveforms to recreate the coveted sounds of analog synths with modern digital specifications. It offers truly traditional yet modern methods of analog synthesizing, 10 notes of polyphony, 8 knobs for tweaking, and an arpeggiator with dozens of inspiring patterns!"

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White Model Oberheim Matrix 1000 Rack Synthesizer

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80's Sequential Multi-Trak SN 00665

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"This keyboard was inherited from a family member who kept this synth in BEAUTIFUL condition. There is hardly a scratch/scuff on the keyboard. Very light use with minimal signs of wear. *Please note* I am not a keyboard player by any means but I did turn it on and experienced a slight "wooshing" sound. Upon further research, I found out that ALL Multi-Trak keyboards suffered from a bad battery from the factory. BUT there are a few synth shops I called that said it would be no problem to replace the battery."

There is a relatively easy fix to prevent the battery from draining in the future as well.

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