Firstman Sequence Synthesizer Model SQ-01 SN 600220

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"Single oscillator monosynth with fine tuning & frequency knobs. Features: Touch keyboard, Built in sequencer (16 memory recalls), CV/GATE In & Out , Clock In/Out Filter Freq/Res knobs, Transpose & Envelope parameters These were made in the early 1980's and only a couple hundred were made. This is an ultra-rare piece of electronic equipment. I took it to a music store and had them test it. It is in working condition. It runs off of batteries and an 12 volt AC adapter (adapter not included)."

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Firstman BS-999 analoger Bass-Synthesizer Demo Video

Published on Jul 8, 2014 lovesvintagesynth

"Firstman BS-999 analoger Bass-Synthesizer, Japan ca. 1975, solides Stahlgehäuse, klanglich Vorläufer der TB 303, poor man's Moog Taurus"

El Tigre

Vintage Synthesizer Firstman Keyboard FP-888

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"This is a super rare Firstman FP-888 Synthesizer Keyboard. Everything is working, lights ,switches and sound. All of the keys move freely. It can be hooked into a system or you can use it free standing , has its own built in speaker and works great in all positions ."

PIANO-1, PIANO-2 & CLAVICHORD

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Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider Studio Sale

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This one in via Florian Anwander.

"Apparantly Florian Schneider from Kraftwerk is doing some studio sale."

You'll find the full list of items here. I grabbed some of the synth items for the archives.

Pictured:

Computone Wind Synthesizer Driver Midi Controller

Vermona Digital Rhythm Machine

Firstman Sequence Synthesizer Model SQ-01

Roland SH-101 Synthesizer

Russian Vintage Synthesizer

Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm SN 976966

Formanta Electronic Percussion Synthesizer

Korg Programmable Rhythm KPR-77 Drum Machine

Syntovox SPX-216 Vocoder Synton Effects Unit SN 0019

Waldorf Midibay Midi Patchbay

Reverse Keys Korg Poly-800 Synthesizer

Yamaha CS-15 Synthesizer

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Firstman Multivox SQ-01 Analog Sequencer Synthesizer 1980

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Uploaded on Feb 2, 2010 David Morley·20 videos

"This is my Firstman SQ01 sequencer and synth. Pretty rare unit and a VERY big sounding synth. MUCH more low end than a TB303 but not quite as squidgy! Was released before the 303 I believe (1980)
On speakers you will hear how deep the low end is when the resonance is not cranked. VERY dubby sounding. It also has CV-Gate in and out as well as clock in and out so can be used in a larger CV-gate setup or as a sequencer for any cv-gate synth. Two envelope settings and gate length plus a sustain (release) control."

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"The Firstman SQ01, manufactured by Multivox, is said to pre-date the Roland TB-303 and has a deep analogue bass sound somewhere between the 303 and a Moog bass. The controls (left to right) are: Tempo, Release, Bar, Filter Cutoff Frequency, Filter Resonance, Oscillator Fine (tune) and Oscillator Frequency, Sustain and Power/Volume. Connections at the top rear are: DC12V in, CV in, Gate in, Clock in, Footswitch, Synchro out, CV out, Gate out, Clock out and Audio out. These connections really add to the fun-factor when hooking up with other analogue gear, or use a midi-cv converter to control it via midi.ONLY 200 OF THE SQ01 WERE MADE"

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Firstman International Sequence Synth Model SQ-01 by Multivox SN 600026

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Vintage Firstman FP888 With Gig Bag

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"This is a super rare Firstman fp888 Keyboard , not sure if it would be classified as a synthesizer but here it is .in working condition . I cant find any Information on the model . comes with the original carrying case .everything is working, lights ,switches and sound . all of the keys move freely . seems to me a novice to have , nice action. it can be hooked into a system or you can use it free standing , has its own built in speaker , I don't hear much difference when switching from piano 1 to piano 2 , but works great in all positions . The model 999 can go into the 1500 dollar range .not sure what this one is worth ,I can not find another to compare it with . If i could play this baby would sound like those video games from the 80's in the clavichord position.wood grain case , this is a heavy piece ,pick up is always welcome . view the photos for actual condition . there is some white on the outside of the bag where music is held , shown in one of the photos ."

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Firstman SQ-01 Sequencer by Multivox

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"Firstman SQ01 sequencer and synth made by Multivox around 1980. VERY rare unit, only a few hundred made. On speakers you will hear how deep the low end is when the resonance is not cranked. It also has CV-Gate in and out as well as clock in and out so can be used in a larger CV-gate setup or as a sequencer for any cv-gate synth. Two envelope settings and gate length plus a sustain (release) control..."

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Synth Spotting with Mikael Jorgensen of Wilco

via Mikael Jorgensen's Tumblr
(great Tumblr description)

Top: "@heladonegro dropping the vocals #shakingthrough #philly (Taken with Instagram)"

Middle: "Kaj loves the @critterguitari PocketPiano too! (Taken with Instagram)"

Bottom: "The Firstman Sequence Synthesizer! (Taken with Instagram)"

http://wilcoworld.net/#!/

via Tim

Firstman BS-01 - CV bass Foot Pedal Controller SN 145529

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"This is a rare CV foot controller made by Japanese company Firstman in the 1980s. It generates a pitch control voltage and gate, with internal adjustments for scaling. Obviously inspired by the Moog Taurus, but compatible with any synth (Roland, Moog, ARP, etc) that uses the "volt per octave" pitch tracking standard. Works perfectly, includes 12V power supply."

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Vintage Synthesizer Sequencer SQ-01 1981

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"Quite a rare quirky analogue synth/sequencer made in Japan by a company called Firstman, which was part of Multivox I believe. Made around 1981. Step or real time sequencer with 1024 notes in total with 16 non destructive memory locations.

This is pre-midi but has full CV control, which is where it works best. Quite a fat analogue sound which produces some lovely bass notes and sounds great in a mix.

CV In/out, clock in/out, gate in/out, footswitch in, Synchro out

Runs on 8x AA batteries or external 12v power supply (not included)

No noisy pots, althougn there are a few surface marks on the membrane keyboard it all works as it should.

A PDF of the operating instructions are available online.

This is built on a metal frame and weighs about 4kg, hence postage of £10 It will be well packed for shipping."

1981 Firstman SQ-01 Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.

MULTIVOX FIRSTMAN SEQUENCE SYNTHESIZER SQ-01 SN 500397

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Firstman Multivox SQ-01 Analog Synthesizer

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Firstman SQ-01 Sequence Synthesizer From Multivox Ad

via Gary Leder on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

コスミック・インベンション - YAKIMOKI

YouTube Uploaded by ssflg on Feb 1, 2010
Note all the Firstman gear.
":P i dont own this video, this is just for everyone to know Cosmos"

Firstman International Pedal Controller BS-01

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"RARE Firstman cv/gate (v/oct) bass pedals, these were made in Japan in the early 80s and are meant to control cv/gate synths with 1v/oct tracking, such as Rolands. It's usefull if you want to free up a hand and still play bass notes, or transpose a sequence or whatever else you fan-cv."

Firstman SQ-01 Sequence Synthesizer

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"The Firstman SQ01, manufactured by Multivox, is said to pre-date the Roland TB-303 and has a deep analogue bass sound somewhere between the 303 and a Moog bass. The controls (left to right) are: Tempo, Release, Bar, Filter Cutoff Frequency, Filter Resonance, Oscillator Fine (tune) and Oscillator Frequency, Sustain and Power/Volume. Connections at the top rear are: DC12V in, CV in, Gate in, Clock in, Footswitch, Synchro out, CV out, Gate out, Clock out and Audio out. These connections really add to the fun-factor when hooking up with other analogue gear, or use a midi-cv converter to control it via midi."

MLUTIVOX SQ-1 FIRSTMAN analog synth

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This is the one in this video.

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Multivox SQ-1 Firstman

YouTube Uploaded by synthmaven on Mar 16, 2011
Firstmans on eBay - not seeing it listed at the time of this post.
"I am posting this video of a nicely preserved Multivox SQ-1 Firstman that worked very well when I bought it years ago but now all it makes are weird pitched sounds best described by recording them and making them available in this video.

Some of the lights still come on but there is no sound.

I was going to try and have it fixed but I am running out of money so it's on eBay now.

Maybe someone else can get it fixed and restore it back to its former self.

This video is not for entertainment value but to demonstrate the condition of this piece to potential buyers.

When it works this synth have a truly bad-ass Acid sound, like a TB-303. There are videos form other users on Youtube to back this up.

Those who have already owned or heard one of these know that what I am saying is true."