MATRIXSYNTH: Korg KMS-30 Vintage - Midi Tape Din Sync - Synchronizer SN 001281


Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Korg KMS-30 Vintage - Midi Tape Din Sync - Synchronizer SN 001281

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As for the KMS-30:

"Amazing synchronizer from Korg for all older Hardware with DIN Sync (by example Roland TR 808, TR 606, TB 303, TR 909…) to get them with MIDI synchronized.

It was used very often by Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman back in the 90ies.

You can also double and half the rhythm tempo with it.

Background:
Before MIDI introduced a standard system, every manufacturer had its own protocol. Roland used Sync24, or 24 pulses per quarter note. Korg, however, used Sync48, or 48 pulses per quarter note. Try syncing a Korg device to a Roland device and they won’t be running in time – one will be playing at half the speed of the other!
Item is in good condition (one small scratch on the front plate) and works perfect"

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