FR-777 mk2 + TB-303 + TR-909 + Nordrack

video upload by decoder303

https://future-retro.com/

"First testdrive with the FR-777 =)

#futureretro #fr777 #tb303 #tr909"

FutrureRetro777 - Sound comparison

video upload by zafrosoundz

Follow-up to Old meets New FR777 (no talking)

https://future-retro.com/

"Direct comparison between the old and new, no effects, not discussing features, just tweaking it and see what happens!

Apologies for the quality of the video I'm ready for a few upgrades and I've also just swapped to Adobe Premiere Pro. The important thing is the sound anyway."

future retro revolution - Analog Synth - testing functions

video upload by Michael Pavolotti

https://future-retro.com/

Old meets New FR777 (no talking)

video upload by zafrosoundz

"This was more of an experiment rather than a finished song, I'm basically just noodling between the two. New 777 is doing the Bass part and the Old 777 is backing it up. Their tones are different and seem to compliment each other. There is some processing through the MC707, sustain effect on the new and chorus on the old, both with a bit of eq reverb and delay as well. I'm just experimenting now with the raw sound of the machines, so stay tuned!"

https://future-retro.com/

NEW Future Retro 777 - Not just an acid machine.

video upload by zafrosoundz

https://future-retro.com/

"A really simple Jam exploring the timbres of the instrument and using the remix function for a variation on the bass riff. This bass is mainly using the Sub on Osc 1.

Gear
Medusa - Intro noise
MC707 - Mixer, efx, drums and pad
FR777 - Bass

‪@FutureRetroSynths‬"

First Jam of the NEW Future Retro 777

video upload by zafrosoundz

https://future-retro.com/

"I just received the new Future Retro 777 on Friday, I thought it only fit to put out a hard techno Jam as soon as possible!! This thing is a Beast! If you've watched my channel you'll know I have the original 777, but this is something different. I will be doing a comparison soon, so stay tuned. Hope you enjoy the pretty hard sounds, LOL!

Gear
Medusa - Background riffs
Roland MC707 - Mixer, Efx, Drums
Future Retro 777 - Filth

@FutureRetroSynths"

Future Retro Orb MIDI CV Gate Pattern Step Sequencer SN ORB020

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via this eBay listing

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Future Retro 777 Monophonic Analog Desktop Synthesizer

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Future Retro 777 MK2, Video 2

video upload by acidjack303

"Jamming around with the new 777 MK2 of Future Retro."

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Future Retro Orb MIDI CV Gate Pattern Step Sequencers SN ORB046 & ORB020

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SN ORB046 via this eBay listing

SN ORB020 via this eBay listing

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FutureRetro FR-777 Performance Transpose, Randomization and Pitch Warbling Tied Notes

video uploads by FutureRetroSynths

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Future Retro Transient Plus - Much more than a Sample Player (Demo Video)

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Dub Tech Impro 1
2:18 IDM Glitched out
4:51 Industrializer
6:29 Tom-A!
8:00 Noisier Signals
9:25 Dub Tech Impro 2

Future Retro Revolution Analog Synthesizer + Sequencer (White Model)

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FutureRetro 777 - 2026 Version: Demo and Interview

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

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Future Retro FR 777 Reissue early prototype jam Roland TR-808 #fr777 #synth #tb303

video upload by INHALTVIDEO

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Future Retro Revolution Analog Synthesizer + Sequencer

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Future Retro Black Friday Sale

via Future Retro

"Hello Future Retro Family!

Black Friday Week is HERE!

Check out our Transient / Swynx combo deal for only $399.99!

The Transient Plus Is Back!

Our very popular sample playback module is now available for $199.99

Check out our infographics below for more details on the instruments!"

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The Florian Schneider Collection to Be Auctioned at JULIEN*S November 19

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"THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION

Auction to be held at Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville, on November 19

An incredible collection of more than 450 artifacts from the life and career of Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneer electronic band Kraftwerk."

Pics and videos featuring some of the gear below, and his Lederhosen for good measure (thanks greg!).

Update: the post has been fully updated with all the synth related gear. This may just well be the longest post to be featured on the site. I wanted to capture all the pics for all of the details including notes, scuffs, and of course serial numbers. It's an interesting look into what he used, the condition he keped his gear, in some cases, how he actually used his gear. Note the phonetics on the keys of the Casio CZ-101 and DX-100. Note the Midi Switch Box with a built-in speaker? What's that about? Note the camouflage key strap on the Korg RK-100 Remote Keyboard. Did he pick it out himself or did the keytar just come with it? Note the repeat midi controllers and the MIDI saxaphones. Wind was his primary instrument. You'll find a ton of the acoustic gear he used in the other listings. This is a fascinating insight into both what and how he used his gear.

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Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder

Starting Bid $5,000

Estimate $20,000 - $40,000 USD

A late 1970s Sennheiser VSM 201 Vocoder with no serial number from the personal studio and collection of Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk (see images). While it’s said that only a few dozen of these Vocoders were produced, a few examples made it into the hands of forward-thinking musical artists including Herbie Hancock, Daft Punk, and of course, Kraftwerk, who used a VSM-201 like this on their albums Man Machine (1978) and Computerworld (1981). The VSM-201 has an intelligible sound that has not yet been bested by modern gear. Includes power cable. This VSM-201 has been removed from its wooden enclosure (which bears the serial number plate) and modified with a metal rack mount casing, presumably for live use. Requires 240v, IEC power cable not included.

Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 9 inches

Category: Kraftwerk, Equipment

Provenance: PROVENANCE From the Estate of Florian Schneider

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Future Retro Revolution very rare version

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"This is a very rare silver Revolution rev2 limited to i think 9 made. Hand signed & numbered by the creator of Future Retro himself, Jered Flickinger & it was sold exclusively through Nova Musik at the time. Additionally, this specific one was previously owned by Chicago House DJ Derek Carter, a certificate of authenticity is included in the sale. As for the synth itself, the resonance, cutoff & volume pots are a little bit scratchy sounding & probably need a good contact cleaning at best or replacement at worst. Everything else functions perfectly..."

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FutureRetro Announces 777 Re-issue

via Kickstarter

"The Return of a Legend - Our Re-issue of the 777 analog synthesizer with Updated Sequencer Features from the Revolution and Swynx!

In 1997, The 777 was the first 303 clone to include the all-important sequencer, and provide real-time editing of patterns during playback. However, it really was much more than a clone..

...The first 30 units produced were the purple 777 models. Approximately 25 of the blue 777 models were then produced. There were 7 custom hand-brushed silver front panels created, and only 3 of those were ever sold to the public. The white 777 is the only one in existence. The majority of 777’s produced were the black and white models. Notice these models had slightly different screen-printing with the 777 name typed out instead of using a symbol like the first models had. ...It sounded fabulous but also caused the output to increase drastically in volume. So a completely new overdrive stage was implemented on later models that kept the output more consistent as the overdrive was increased. I would say later models had a cleaner sound overall, and slightly better stability.

All 777’s were hand assembled, and the first 200 plus units of the 777 were made entirely by myself. It took at least 8 hours to assemble a single unit. As demand grew for the 777, I hired another hand assembly company to do the majority of component placement, while I focused on final assembly, testing, and tuning of each unit, and the day-to-day chores of running a business. The 777 quickly became the acid synth of choice by many well known artists including: Skylab2000, Uberzone, The Chemical Brothers, The Crystal Method, KMFDM, Nine Inch Nails, Jason Nevins, Air Liquide, Alex Gopher, Richie Hawtin, Aphex Twin, BT, The Juan MacLean, Terra Firma/Union Jack, Nortec Collective, Atomic Babies, Electric Skychurch, and many others. Bands like Hardfloor and Plastikmand inspired the original concept for the 777, with the minimal acid house music they were creating using only a drum machine or two, and a TB-303.

I wanted to create similar music using only the 777, as digital multi-tracking was becoming more accessible at that time. The 777 provided built in distortion to achieve those ripping acid leads that were becoming popular, and also provided enough additional circuitry to allow analog percussion and other sounds to be generated. The 777 was originally called the Bassix, which can be seen printed on the PC boards. Although it was never publicly called this, it was simply a nickname given during development. This was a derived combination of the TB-303’s “Bassline” name and the TR-606’s “Drumatix” name. As this unit could sound like the 303, but its sequencer operated more like the 606 with its live note entry and editing features.

In 2003 production of the 777 stopped, with a total of 678 units being produced in all. These units quickly became collector like commodities, and continue to command high prices in the used market. We are very excited to bring it back! As of 2025 we have been prototyping the 777 for over 2 years to bring it back to the market. We have been through many iterations of the analog board in order to make it sound as much like my personal vintage unit while also designing it for manufacture.

Now we are asking for you help to do it the way we would like to. We are wanting to upgrade the processor and code base so that we have the ability to include the remix feature from the Revolution/Orb sequencers as well as the time signatures and swing features from the SWYNX!"

See Kickstarter for additional details.