What is thing thing?! Breaking down the MORESCHI / GODWIN CD 1

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

00:00 video begins
01:59 introduction and specs
04:18 drum machine demonstration
06:22 auto accompaniment break
08:06 drum machine demonstration continues
09:25 modulation section
10:52 musical interlude
14:22 bonus musical interlude

"GODWIN / MORESCHI CD 1 - 1984

What is this thing?
Why does it look so awesome?
Who controls it?
How?

Also released under the Moreschi brand and sometimes with a reversed control panel, the questions are piling up over here and since this unicorn doesn't get captured very often we thought we owed the internet quality photos and an in-depth, technical video demonstration of its functions.

We haven't managed to crack open the Treble sounds - we need the schematics to properly access those - if anyone has them please contact us - and stay tuned for a Part II then.

The video probably has the information you need but let's dive in to a basic rundown here just in case:

The CD1 is an Italian auto-accompaniment unit derived from the Godwin Drummaker 32.
Hooking this up to an electronic accordion, foot pedals or an organ you get organ and polyphonic sounds, pre-programmed chords, arpeggios, bass lines and drum machine patterns.
It's unclear which accordion model is compatible to the CD1, if such an object exists.

The unit has 6 sections: Drum machine, Bass, Chords, Arpeggio, Treble and Solo sounds. Plus a modulation section.

The 2 arpeggio sounds are the same as on the Drummaker 32 while the drums are unique to the CD1.
Our plan is to unlock the last tabs sounds properly once we find the schematics or manual but in the meantime the unit trigger 4 chords with the Program push buttons so you can still use it and it sounds great."