Moog Liberation Polyphonic Keytar Synth

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via the seller: "Aside from the normal Moog stuff, this thing has two KILLER features that set it apart from other synths. One is the aftertouch - if you press harder on a key after you play it, modulation sets in. On modern keyboards, aftertouch is a gimmick that I almost never use, but for some reason on this thing I use it a lot. I guess it's the lightness of the keys or something, but I find it super easy to pick out single notes from a chord and "express" them with aftertouch.

Even better is the polyphony feature. Playing an analog synth live means you always wish you had a second note (very few true vintage analog synths make more than one note at a time, including the Minimoog). But this thing has a polyphony feature. As I understand it, it's sort of like a built in organ type divide down system, and it's not true polyphony in that you don't get a second note that sounds the same as the primary note…but who cares! However it works, you can play fat sounding chords and grace notes unavailable to you on a minimoog.

On the extension on the left hand, you get some exceptionally useful controls, most notably the ribbon controller. As I say, I always play it tabletop like a regular keyboard, but I my left hand can still access all the controls on the extension just fine.

The body is made of wood, probably mahogany. It feels like a 70s Gibson…because it was made by the same people I assume. The Liberation is surprisingly light. Not at all a chore to strap on. It's 50lbs in the case with the supply, but by itself it's comfy.

As you can see, this one has been around the block a few times, but it's in perfect working condition. Power supply - fine, controls, fine, keyboard - fine. No noise or broken sliders. In the case, you'll find the power supply, and a ridiculously long cable that goes from the supply to the keyboard - the thing has got to be 50 feet long! There's a normal 1/4" output on the power supply to your amp."