VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTH MOD - PIF XL (USSR Toy Synth)

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Never thought of it as a chiptune synth.

via this listing, also on eBay

"For sale is an exclusive MOD of a vintage soviet analog synthesizer "Pif" - PIF XL.

Originally produced in the USSR in the 1980s was intended as children's toy (note the Dog picture) but quickly became a collector's item among electronic musicians and enthusiasts because of its massive analog warm sound.

Modification adds an 11 preset "Sound Matrix" each with 3 knobs for Level, Speed & Depth. In addition, unit is given an Audio Input so it can be used as a standalone FX processor!

A great deal of analog sounds can be squeezed out of this little "weirdo"!

Check the Demo section.

For audio output - 1/4 TRS "Jack" installed. Powered by universal US\EU 9v power adapter, which is included.

DON`T MISS THIS TRUE EXCLUSIVE COLLECTORS ITEM.

Ships from Ukraine (a SAFE AREA near EU border)

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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:

Original PIF synth:

Knobs: Volume / Lowpass Filter.

Buttons: Power / Vibrato / OSC 32' / OSC 16' / OSC 8'.

- Number of octaves in a keyboard - 2 (24 Keys)

- Adjustable effects - Vibrato

Modified PIF XL:

Knobs: Sound select 1-11, Level, Speed, Depth

Buttons: Sound matrix ON\OFF

- Output - standard 1/4 TRS "Jack" (installed)

- Input - standard 1/4 TRS "jack" (PIF can be used as a standalone FX processor)

- Power source - 9V power adapter (included)

- Weight - 2kg (approx. 4.4 Pounds)

Note: Out of the factory all PIFs are tuned only approximately so dont expect the ideal tuning like key C = note C, it might be key C = note C# and so on. Originally it was intended to be only a toy ;)"