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"Up for sale is an EXTREMELY RARE soviet poly synthesizer-keytar "FORMANTA MINI". It is a portable polyphonic 8-voiced analog\digital hybrid synthesizer with microprocessor control (KR-580) & 32 unique and powerfull programmed timbres "presets". There is a vibrato effect with depth & frequency control & "unison" effect. FORMANTA-MINI is a polyphonic synthesizer, you can play 8 voices at one time. It features a unique set of electronic parts, reliable keyboard (41 notes C-E) made in magnetically controlled contacts; synthesis modules consist of independent boards, which is convenient for maintenance. Also, a nice "1980s futuristic" look!CONTROLS:
Preset select knobs: Banks 0-3, Sounds 0-7 (32 in total)
Unison Mode: On/Off
Fine Tuning: +/- 1 Semintone
Vibrato: Depth, Rate
Main Volume Level
CONTROLS ON THE GRIP: 2 Sustain buttons, Vibrato, Solo button (doubles the volume), Glissando Controller (1-2-3 semitone up\down pitch shift)
Keytar-synth with direct cable is connected to external power supply and amplifier box (included). Connection on external amplifier : on/off switch, Audio output on standard 1/4''jack (thru the included converter), Synth input with 5-Din connector (cable included)
This synth looks excellent and very clean for such old unit and is in perfect working condition and fully checked."
Great keytar! Very cool sounding set of basses & leads!
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