MATRIXSYNTH: Keio/Korg Donca Matic Universal


Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Keio/Korg Donca Matic Universal

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via this Reverb listing

This might be the first Donca Matic Universal to be featured on the site.

Two pics of the inside below.

"At Herscheid & the Headbangers: Super rare Keio Donca Matic Universal Drum Machine in fair condition.

Fair condition because some functionalities are not reliable like the start/stop button. (Unit is always on basically). When using it I would just flip the sound/silence switch.

Sign button responsible for the metronome and cue will engage about 80% of the time. I doubt that many musician today will be using that feature but still prefer to mention it.

There's also a clock / clicking sound when volume is past 60% - 70% so it would benefit further amplifying before next stage or unit

EQ in perfect working order

The magic solo feature is fully working

All potentiometers are turning smoothly without scratchy noises

Both high and low impedance outputs are functional. I couldn't test the (very) old speaker connector

Tempo knob and Tempo Matic / Common functionalities perfectly working

Every program / style is working, same for every instrument + their respective on/off switch

FOX SWING section super fun to use! In good working order. The normal/quick button is working but seems to be reversed. Swing / normal working and properly set.

ADLIB MANUAL: Nice feature but will not necessary replicate the notes shown (It's basically depending on if other settings are engage or no. I don't think it was designed like this, just the old age of some components most likely responsible for this behavior)"

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