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Showing posts with label New Old in 2017. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Old in 2017. Show all posts

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Rare James Sing Along Vintage Guitar Synth


This one was spotted on Craigslist and sent in via Kaden Harris. I don't believe I have ever seen one of these before. You will find two demos and a pic of the inside below.

From the listing: "I have this one of a kind guitar synth from about 1965. I've emailed many different gear professionals and none have ever seen one. I even got replys from Roger Mayer, Tom Oberheim, and guitar world. I was told it is a hand built prototype and I believe this could actually be one of the first guitar synthesizers ever made. I received it without the original power cord and guitar pickup. It has an obscure cinch jones 12 pin input so I bought the appropriate adapter and had a quarter inch jack connector installed. It has a new power cable. The unit passes signal and it has a bass octave tone that works. It has several organ tones but I can't seem to get them to do anything. Ideally it could use a modern synth pickup adapted to it and other work to get it going. I'm looking to trade it for a high end guitar. Here's a couple links for a demo https://www.instagram.com/p/BZYtezUA1eM/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY9v6OYggKW/"

I have this one of a kind guitar synth from about 1965. I've emailed many different gear professionals and none have ever seen one. I even got replys from Roger Mayer, Tom Oberheim, and guitar world. I was told it is a hand built prototype and I believe this could actually be one of the first guitar synthesizers ever made. I received it without the original power cord and guitar pickup. It has an obscure cinch jones 12 pin input so I bought the appropriate adapter and had a quarter inch jack connector installed. It has a new power cable. The unit passes signal and it has a bass octave tone that works. It has several organ tones but I can't seem to get them to do anything. Ideally it could use a modern synth pickup adapted to it and other work to get it going. I'm looking to trade it for a high end guitar. Here's a couple links for a demo https://www.instagram.com/p/BZYtezUA1eM/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY9v6OYggKW/.





Friday, November 17, 2017

Audio Spectrum MD80, Midi Expander, 1-2 IN 4-8 OUT

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via this auction

"For sale my Audio Spectrum MD80, Midi Expander, 1-2 IN 4-8 OUT, Includes UK PSU, Very good condition as seen in listing picture (Use this to manage your synths or other external midi devices)"

Thursday, November 02, 2017

Rare Roland MPU-500 Sequencer


If anyone knows more about the Roland MPU-500, let us know. This is the first post to feature one.

It was spotted by Riva Lima on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge Facebook Group. I ran a quick Google search and I couldn't find much info, but I did find a car cigarette style adapter for it on Amazon! You know, for the one person out there that wants to use it in their car. They also have a standard replacement adapter for it. The adapters are actually from MyVolts who make chained power supplies for the Korg Volcas and Roland Boutiques.

There is no manual for the MPU-500 on Roland's manual archive, but I did find the following references:

"MRD-500 RHYTHM BANK - S-MRC (PC ONLY)
This is the Roland MRD-500 Rhythm Bank software. This file contains many rhythm patterns for the MC-50/MC-50mkII or MC-500mkII MicroComposer. Use the PKUNZIP program to uncompress this file to a floppy disk."

MRM-500 SMF CONVERTER (PC - 57K)
"This SDISK file is the MRM-500 Standard MIDI File converter for the MC-500 and MC-50. This SDISK file is the S-550 Library Converter for the S-50 sampler."

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Rare MUSITEC vintage analog drum machine (drum synth)

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Published on Oct 18, 2017 Scienceforce


via this auction

"Without doubt a chic for collectors, very nice cosmetic shape and perfect working"

This is rare indeed. This is the first one to be featured here on MATRIXSYNTH. The Musitec brand is also new to the site.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Drumcomputer "Conga-Bonga" 1986 Drummachine Synthesizer

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Published on Oct 17, 2017 Manuel Kohn

"This is my first video on YouTube. I want present you a very rare Drummachine form the 80s. It's a individual item from Swiss. The machine was made from a privat music engineer. More details you can find in my ebay-auction..."

Fascinating bit of synth drum history.


via this auction

Googlish:

"A drum computer or sound module from the year 1986, which was produced as a single piece in Switzerland, is available for sale. Very realistic Conga and Bonga sounds can be generated. The device as well as the case are in a clean and cultivated condition with light usage traces. From inside, the device has been cleaned by me. All contacts were checked. There is nothing spared or damaged. Everything works to 100%. The device is operated with two 9V block batteries each. The unit can be connected to an amplifier via "Output" with a normal instrument cable (jack / jack). There are also 4 matching suits made of artificial leather. The pads can be played by hand or with sticks. It is a real collector's item for lovers. This great sound module is only available once in this world! The measurements of the suitcase: 70,5cm long x 30,5cm wide x 9,5cm high. The two batteries are not included in the auction. The device is immediately ready for use ;-)"

German:

Sunday, October 08, 2017

Vintage Melodette Stylophone Style Keyboard


This one is in via Drum Sphere. If anyone out there is familiar with the Melodette let us know! This is the first one to be featured here on MATRIXSYNTH.

"Purchased second hand from a local seller, this board seems to be of 1970s vintage with two octaves and controls for volume, vibrato and tone. It was possibly a kit or maybe a prototype, although I haven’t been able to find any information to confirm this. The keyboard is linked to a closely assembled chain of resistors. When depressed, an individual key pushes a thin tine into contact with a metal band, closing the circuit and (originally) creating sound. The interior circuit board itself is basic, resembling that of a conventional stylophone (not a 350s, unfortunately, in spite of the instrument’s dimensions, speaker size and use of PP9V batteries). It’s currently non functioning and still in the process of repair. Any suggestions as to its provenance are welcome."

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Vintage Maas Rowe Krueger String Bass Pedals Synth 1970s / 80s

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Here's something you've likely never seen before. I believe this is the first post on the site to feature one. You can find a hand full of other Maas Rowe posts here.

via this auction

"This is a Maas Rowe Model 813 Krueger String Bass Pedal system from the late 1970s / early 1980s. These were originally marketed as an accessory for piano for additional basslines, but as it goes with these sorts of things, guitarists, bassists, and synth enthusiasts adopted them into their setups, too. This is the early version with 13 wooden pedals that connect with a d-sub connector.

Its register is not as subby as, say, Moog Taurus pedals, but more like an octave up, perhaps in the C2-B2 range. Using the Tone control, you can keep it sine-wavy, then gradually add harmonics to create a lush, classic synth Voyager sound.

These pedals are super cool and sound awesome. They're in great cosmetic and functional condition."

STUDIO ELECTRONICS CODE 8 SN 1314 w/ One Off Custom Serpico-8 Fuzz Control

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Never seen the Serpico-8 before. Apparently it was a one off custom extension.

via this auction


"Stuido [sic] Electronics CODE 8 OD Synthesizer

Custom Designed Fuzz Control Breakout Box

Midiminiafy Option Installed
1 TR-303 Filter Installed
1 ARP 2600 Filter Installed
1 CS-80 Filter Installed
Discrete OP Amps Installed

I am the original owner of this custom designed synth. It is in mint condition. I am only selling because I need money to go back to school. What makes this CODE unique is that the guys at studio electronics made a custom breakout box for it and named it the Serpico 8 (Fuzz Control). It is the only one in existence. This box allows you to control the amount of overdrive for each voice individually. You can also turn the overdrive on or off on each voice. With the Midiminiafy option installed, you can choose between Oberheim or Minimoog filters for each voice. There are custom switches on the front panel that allow you to turn on or off Minimoog ADSR envelopes for each voice. With the Minimoog filter and envelope enabled for any or all voices you can sound just like a Minimoog. There are also 1 each of all of the other available filters installed: Roland TR-303, ARP 2600, and Yamaha CS-80. These are installed on the first 3 voices. The discrete op amps on the main output give you better sound. You can use the 8 analog voices for one sound or you can use them in multi-mode. When in multi-mode, this synth can sound like many different synths due to the amount of filters, envelopes, and overdrive controls that are available to you."

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

DMX Krew and The One of a Kind Opal Rhythm Computor

DMX Krew - Opal Rhythm Computor tutorial (Drum machine & sampler) - Gear Guide

Published on Sep 12, 2017 FACTmagazine

"A one-of-a-kind drum machine, made from scratch.

Best known as DMX Krew, Ed Upton has been making acid, electro and IDM-laced bangers since the early ‘90s for some of the underground’s best-loved labels, including Aphex Twin’s Rephlex, Legowelt’s Strange Life and, more recently, Hypercolour.

When Upton’s favorite drum machine – an ultra rare RSF SD140 – was stolen and he couldn’t find another one, he learned how to solder and designed and built his own. The Opal Rhythm Computor is a drum machine and sampler filled with sounds from his Roland Alpha Juno synth that doesn’t look or sound like anything you can buy in a store.

Watch it in action above and find his new album Strange Directions at Bandcamp.
https://hypercolour-records.bandcamp...."

Friday, September 08, 2017

Vintage ARP8 Mixer - Model 1733


via this listing, in via Aaron Kwiatek.

This one was sent in via Aaron. Normally this wouldn't go up as it's not a synth, but I thought it was worth archiving. Via the listing:

"An interesting piece of ARP history, about 300 were made. Built in approximately 1980, an ARP eight channel analog console with a built in bucket brigade delay. This particular mixer may have been a prototype, or the prior owner decided to disable some of the aux functions. Stereo mix, the delay, and monitor mix work fine, but several jacks have have been removed (See new pictures). The 1/4 input on channel 2 is not taking signal, but its XLR is working fine. I opened the case up and they are still inside, some with jacks, some without. The board itself sounds surprisingly nice for its age. A little bit of crackle on a few of the knobs. I will include a DeOxit kit that I bought but only applied to the faders so far. The preamps sound quite nice to my ears.

Here's a little more detail for those of you that asked:

So, from what I can tell (no manual) the top jacks were additive into the various busses. So the far left "stacking" set, with "Cue Monitor Effects PGM Right, PGM Left" would have added into those busses. The remaining monitor jack does that, PGM L didn't seem to do much. The AUX 1 jack pictured does indeed work with the AUX one controls on the board, but I'm not sure which buss they come out of.

There was an effects in out that is completely unwired. I assume that would be additive to the delay channel?

The AUX Mono/left Mono/right (no jacks) I believe was also additive to the front control panel.

Also, noted, channel 2 1/4 input isn't working, but the XLR above it it.."

Wednesday, September 06, 2017

Soundiron - Granada 49 - New Soft Synth Based on the Vintage FESMA Granada 49


Published on Aug 28, 2017 Soundiron

"Craig Peters walks you through our newest library Granada 49 which is the newest library of our Vintage Keys Series."

Note this is the first post to feature FESMA. They were primarily an organ maker. You'll find a video of the original FESMA Granada 49 from YouTube below. First, some samples and details via Soundiron.



via Soundiron

"GRANADA 49 faithfully captures a rare 1970's-era portable analog synthesizer by the now defunct Italian synth-maker Fesma. The instrument's classic wood-accented body echoes the popular aesthetics of the 1970s and its fat, warm analog sound cuts through the mix. We've sampled its 9 stock waveform presets and included tons of custom FX patches and sound-designed ambient synth pads created from the source to make this compact library extraordinarily playable and versatile. Whether you're looking to recreate an old 8-bit videogame sound, fat synth bass tones or razer-sharp lead lines, the Granada 49 library can do it!

The power of Granada is really unlocked by our easy-to-use yet powerful 3D-modeled user interface. Basic sound shaping options are included: volume swell, note attack time, release time and sample start offset let users mold the sound anyway they want. Other main controls include vibrato and a special "Octave" knob, which really beefs up your tone by smoothly rolling in lower and higher octave layers.

The "Glide" option adds an adjustable-speed portamento pitch bend between notes. The advanced tempo-syncable LFO system features configurable LFO shape, modulation target, speed, intensity, and fade-in time. A versatile filter system allows you to select between 13 filter types, modulation options, and control the frequency and resonance. As always, we included our customizable arpeggiator, which lets users control pattern direction, rhythm, swing, randomization and duration. The advanced GUI is rounded out by our modular FX rack, which lets users put any of 18 different effects (reverb, distortion, etc.) in up to 10 slots, in any chain order they desire. This also includes 119 of Soundiron's high quality impulse responses which can be loaded into the "Reverb" effect.

The library is programmed for the full version of Kontakt 5.5.2 and later (OSX 10.9 or later / Windows 7 or later required). It comes equipped with a custom user interface and dynamic sound shaping and mixing controls: volume, attack, release, offset, vibrato, octave, bank preset loading (with optional key-switching), adaptive arpeggiation, advanced LFO and filter systems and our full FX rack with convolution reverb with your choice of well over 100 different rooms, halls, spaces and special FX impulses."

Note the following is a user video I found on YouTube of the original. It is not a video from Soundiron.


FESMA -GRANADA 49 Published on Mar 4, 2015 MUTAN MONKEY Creative Music Instruments

Tuesday, September 05, 2017

The 1953 Charlie Douglass "Laff Box"


Published on Aug 31, 2012 MrAudioSoundImages


Here is an interesting bit of history sent in via MATRIXSYNTH reader, monsta poly, Charlie Douglass' "Laff Box" from 1953. It's the original device used to create laugh tracks used for TV shows. As you can see, it looks a bit like a typewriter mixed with the tape mechanism of the Mellotron. It's worth noting the Mellotron would not be released until 1954, however, the predecessor of the Melltotron, The Chamberlain was produced from 1949 to 1956, which means the "Laff Box" wasn't quite the first instrument to employ the technique. Regardless, it is a fascinating piece of gear and technology from roughly the same time period. monsta poly, sent in a couple of links on the "Laff Box" including Charles Douglass on Wikipedia, an Indiewire article on the history of the laugh track, and the following video.


The Laff Box,Laugh Box,Audience Reaction Reproducer,Laugh Track,Charlie Douglass,Canned,Fake...
Published on Dec 18, 2013 BEWARE OF SHYSTERS.COM

"The Original Historic Laff Box,Laugh Box,Recorded Studio Laughter,The Audience Response Duplicator,Sweetened,Laughter Machine..."

Note the circuit board on top appears to be an addition. Curious what it does. If anyone knows, feel free to comment.

You can also find a great video on PBS featuring the "Laff Box" being auctioned on Antiques Road show here. I was going to have it be the top video in this post, however the embed appears to give an error, so linking it here instead.


Update: here's a picture of the add-on board.

Friday, August 11, 2017

RARE VTG 70's ALF PRODUCTS APPLE II MUSIC SYNTHESIZER SOFTWARE CASSETTE TAPE #3

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via this auction

12-2-1A 0003 USE EITHER SIDE

If anyone knows what this did, feel free to leave a comment. It may or may not have been this.

via wikipedia: "When ALF began selling music cards for the Apple II, floppy disk drives were not yet common on the Apple, so the software was supplied on cassette tape.[25] ALF worked closely with a local cassette tape duplication company, helping them modify equipment designed for voice and music to copy cassettes with data in Apple's format. They asked ALF to design equipment to copy floppy disks so they could do business in that market as well, but ALF, wanting to focus on their own products, declined. When ALF later began offering the music card software on floppy disks, they quickly discovered that existing methods for copying the disks were slow and extremely unreliable. ALF went back to the cassette duplication company to work with them on creating floppy duplicators, but by that time the cassette company had decided not to enter the floppy business."

Rare Vintage 1982 Dick Smith Electronics DIY Drum Synth & Sequencer

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Here's one you've likely never seen before. You can see from the documentation that the design was by Ray Marston and development by Geoff Nicholls. Neither have been referenced here on MATRIXSYNTH. Dick Smith has, however, this is the first post to feature the Drum Synth & Sequencer.


via this auction

"Vintage Dick Smith branded ETI Project Drum Synth circa 1982. I bought this for $100 for parts not working some time ago, I've since had it professionally restored and offering it for sale. Also included is a buddy seq, which I have not restored as I have plenty of ways to seq. There is paperwork collected and printed off the web to assist if you wish to carry out further restoration, or just muse about being entertained by the past."

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Introni - Archive of Italian Electronic Magazines



I spotted this one in a post by Francesco Mulassano of Soundmit and Torino Synth Meeting. The image comes from this PDF. I was curious what exactly it was, and what synth was pictured, so I reached out to him. According to Francesco:

"Introni is a sort of archive of almost all old italian electronic magazines (and a few in other languages), very interesting archive, inexhaustible source of great pictures. Onde Quadre was one of this magazine, they spot sometimes synthesizers as a diy project like this.

http://www.introni.it/pdf/Onda%20Quadra%201979_10.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radiorama%201957_06_bis.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Electronics%20World%201967_02.pdf (page 42)

http://www.introni.it/pdf/CQ%20elettronica%201969_08.pdf (electronic organ)

http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201972_12.pdf (electronic music generator) MOOGH!!

http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radiopratica%201969_09.pdf (page 35)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radiopratica%201969_10.pdf

http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201977_02.pdf (very good project)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201978_06.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201979_03.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201979_07.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201980_03.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201982_08.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Selezione%20Radio%201978_12.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201975_11.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201977_12.pdf

http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201979_09.pdf (string synth part 1)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201979_10.pdf (part 2)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201979_11.pdf (part 3)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201980_01.pdf (part 4)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201980_02.pdf (part 5)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201980_03.pdf (part 6)

http://www.introni.it/pdf/Elettronica%20Flash%201997_10.pdf (syntar page 23)

http://www.introni.it/pdf/CQ%20elettronica%201977_10.pdf (page 1851 synthesizers panel)

book
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Scacchi%20-%20Musica%20Elettronica.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Zierl%20-%20Strumenti%20Elettronici%20per%20l'audiofilo.pdf

audio
http://www.introni.it/manuali_audio.html


this is another magazine not covered on introni website
http://www.robertobizzarri.net/NE/
http://www.robertobizzarri.net/download/download.php?file=NuovaElettronica/Fascicoli/084-085_Nuova_Elettronica.pdf (Monophonic synth)

another website
http://www.hp64000.net/page3/page3_2/page3_2.html
http://www.hp64000.net/page3/page3_1/page3_1.html

Elektor_Giugno_1982_n37.pdf (page 28)
Elektor_Settembre_1982_n40.pdf (page 49)
Elektor_Novembre_1982_n42.pdf (page 42)

this is the complete project (ELEKTOR) ElektorFormantMusicSynthesiser.pdf

The system is:
(PDF part 1)
(PDF part 2)
(PDF part 3) + sequencer

here a search engine for the introni archive http://www.casacarpi.com/Ricerca_risultati.asp
type MUSIC in Oggetto field and you have all the music projects

on the left column, click on Hobby/elettronica/vecchie riviste"

Francesco also recommended another site he first encountered when getting into synth DIY here.

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Emenee Computer Play Organ SN 08310 w/ Original Box

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via this auction

Never seen this one before. Curious if this one was produced by Antonelli for Emenee. Antonelli was an Italian organ company that produced the Audion Solista.

"Emenee Computer Play Organ - RARE Vintage Synthesizer Electric Portable Keyboard
This is vintage but looks like it was never used.
It still has original packing tape on the unit and is in beautiful condition.
Tested and working.
Comes with the original box.
Comes with the adapter.
Comes with the paperwork.
Everything that is shown and nothing more.
It is extremely rare especially in this condition."

Saturday, June 10, 2017

The little things that matter


Published on Jun 10, 2017 synthjunk

"Original composition using a Stylophone, Korg Monotron, Boss DR-110 drum machine & Rambler Mini Organ. Hope you enjoy it."

I believe this is the first post to feature the Rambler Mini Organ.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Soundlab 5-31-17


Published on May 31, 2017 Stexe

"Instruments: Moog-32(2X), electronic bagpipes"



The electronic bagpipes appear to be the original style from Ross Technologies.

"The Ross Technologies Original Style Electronic Bagpipes were the first Electronic Bagpipes to feature all-digital circuitry and the ability to play in different keys.

These pipes have a toggle style power switch and a rotary volume control, with built-in speaker.

A standard 3.5mm stereo jack is also fitted to enable the use of headphones for private listening.

These pipes are powered by one 9 Volt battery."


Below is a demo video from Missippi Mike.


Uploaded on Jul 23, 2011 Mississippi Mike

"The video is a review for the product I have bought, the Ross Electronic Bagpipe, by William Ross, of Ross Technologies. William Ross is a great guy and he designed and built the instrument himself. Ross, you got my endorsement. I'm extremely happy with the product, it's simply amazing. The shipping was faster than greased-up lightening, the price was more than affordable and seller communication was outstanding, friendly and professional. Again, I couldn't be happier to share my experience and recommend the product, which can be found right here:

http://www.ebay.com/...

If you're looking for electronic bagpipes, I wouldn't hesitate at all buying this model. And the song, well, you can hear and make your own conclusions, I think it sounds awesome and it actually surprised me and blew me away of how good it is, exceeding all my expectations. Ross Technologies have a fine product for an EXCELLENT PRICE!!! Before anybody asks me I don't get commission, I don't have anything to do with the company, neither any of my views represent that of the company, I'm just an extremely happy customer that felt the need to share the experience with other potential buyers. I hope I did the product some good justice, despite my crappy beginner playing, them good Ross folk take a lot of pride in making those wonderful instruments and they rightfully deserve a good review.

The tune is Scots Wha Ha'e e Wi' Wallace Bled (Scots) or Scots Who Have With Wallace Bled (English), commonly known as Scots Wha Hae.The song was played for Robert the Bruce's troops on their march to Bannockburn, where brave Scots whooped the hell out of invading English troops, securing Scottish Independence then. Robert Burns composed the lyrics and they are said to be Bruce's address to his men before the battle. A beautiful, patriotic and outstanding melody.

It's been about a year since I have made this video (this paragraph is being written in July 2012) and I thought it would be nice to let people that come here know that I'm still at it, this long journey of learning the Highland pipes. I still have my Ross electronic chanter, and use it regularly - usually when I don't have the chance to play the practice chanter, or to memorize notes. I receive tuition here and there, for free by the best piper in town, who happens to be a nice guy as well, and I have played my full set of bagpipes successfully - when he tuned them. I can't tune them for nothing by myself, hardest thing I ever heard! But someday I will learn the sweet spots, or die trying. I have read plenty on the art of tuning, and will just have to train my ears slowly to the sound of the drones, and it will come with time. I am on my fifth tune on the College of Piping tutor and my next movement to learn is the revered birl. Hopefully, I will get it done properly. I am as passionate of the bagpipes as I am of my banjo these days, and recently, I have been playing my chanter, and many times the goose (my drones or drone stocks corked, with the practice chanter on with a PC adapter), to get used to the breathing / squeezing. I have much fun with it and love learning. Someday, when I am good enough, I will upload a video of me playing the full pipes, but for now, getting good and learn how to tune them are my priorities! That's it for my little update. Oh, and since I got tuition after this video, I learned how to correctly do my throw on D, which was done incorrectly in the video there. That's why tuition is so important! Alright, y'all take care, thanks for stopping by.

Video proudly made in Scotland, July 23, 2011.

Tapadh leibh! Mar sin leat an-drĂ sta."

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

1975 Vintage National Panasonic RF-1300 Rhythm Machine with Radio


Published on May 9, 2017 SubTokyoShop

Here's an interesting piece from the past. This is the first time one has been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH.

"Rare 1975 Vintage National Panasonic RF-1300 Rhythm Machine with Radio test"

subtokyoshop on eBay | subtokyoshop on Reverb

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Sunday, April 23, 2017

Re-Badged Rheem Kee Bass NDK Kee Boo Vintage 60's Analog Bass Synth / Organ

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via this auction

Note this is the first time, this specific model has been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH. Curious bit of synth history. There have only been two other NDK posts before this.

"For sale is a rare NDK 'Kee Boo' a variant of the Rheem Kee Bass Analog Bass Organ. Both share an identical circuit, only differences are the Black Sparkle opposed to Red Swirl and Boost knob instead of slider. This Kee Bass was recently serviced and had new precision locking tuning pots installed as some of the original pots had become faulty. The original power cord pocket shows No signs of damage, and the original power cord has had some hot glue added to reinforce the joints against pulling wear. The Tolex is in great shape. The plastic red jewel that cover the bulb is broken. The bulb itself is fine though. The chrome bulb surround is included along with the NDK badge that was originally glued over the words "Kee Bass" on the rear plate. Ready to play for many years to come! Extremely low sub bass, fantastic for Dub and electronic."

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