flickr by Benedict W.Title link takes you to the image with mouse over descriptions. I'm guessing from the tags the shot was taken at DEMF, the Detroit Electronic Music Festival. The Roland TR-808 is labeled as Juan Atkins, father of Detroit Techno. The KORG SQD-1 Sequencer is labeled as Kevin Saunderson's, used to make "Big Fun." That would definitely be a little bit of history right there.
Update via Benedict W:
"Cheers man. The photo was taken in the exhibition room of Submerge records in Detroit. The equipment was all used by Detroit producers (and some of it still in use - see the 303 note)."
weird, i sold kevin saunderson my tr-727 right before i left detroit. that would be crazy if that was my old drum machine.
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For what it is, that's pretty friggin' cool.
ReplyDeleteWould be funny if this leads to a surge in SQD-1 sales, which seemingly currently go 10 for a $1 on eB*y.
This is a display at "Submerge" (the UR headquarters)3000 E Grand Blvd Detroit. Basically the machines are also still in good use. For sounds, visit submerge.com
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