FORMANTA P-432 - RARE VINTAGE SOVIET POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER

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"Up for sale is EXTREMELY RARE Soviet vintage polyphonic digital preset synthesizer
"FORMANTA P-432". It is a compact polyphonic digital synth produced by Katchkanar radio equipment factory "Formanta", famous for such well-known synthesizers as Polivoks, Manual, Maestro etc.
Was designed for both solo and ensemble performance. It has a 3-octave keyboard, 32 timbres and 4-voice polyphony. UNISON and CHORUS effects are available. Sound modulation parameters: VIBRATO (with variable frequency and depth), tune adjustment and a joystick for controlling modulation and pitch in the real-time mode. A foot pedal is provided for switching on/off SUSTAIN and VIBRATO parameters (included).

The synthesizer has a two-digit display for representing a preset number and some other system parameters. In Formanta P-432, a standard MIDI protocol is used, making it possible to select any one of the 16 MIDI channels and to control the MIDI program change. On the rear panel, the following connectors are situated: MIDI IN/OUT/TRANSIT(THRU), LlNE OUT and SUSTAIN/VIBRATO PEDAL INPUT (standard 1/4TRS "jacks").

The preset table timbres vary from different types of pianos, organs, harmonicas up to different kinds of "soviet-type" synths. Presets #02,11,14,15,16,24,34,37 produce sonic FX (not sure whether it is a factory setting or some kind of bug). In general synth is fully functional, is in MINT cosmetic condition & comes in full factory set: Synth, Case, Pedal, Connection cables.

The mains power of the unit is 220 volts. For 110/127v countries I`ll include voltage converter.

The unit is EXTREMELY RARE & is hard to find by all means even in former USSR countries..."