"Sie Bieten hier auf einen Besonderen Sequenzer der für den electronik Musiker Conrad Schnitzler entwickelt wurde.
Die Bedienungsanleitung wird von Conrad Schnitzler auf Cassette eingesprochen.
Dies ist ein Gerät mit Geschichte."
Googlish:
"You are bidding on a unique sequencer that was developed for the electronic musician Conrad Schnitzler.
The operating instructions are narrated by Conrad Schnitzler on a cassette tape.
This is a device with a history."
"In this clip, I'll show you Akai's AkSys application designed to control and manage Programs inside your MPC4000, Z4, Z8, S5000 & S6000 Samplers while tethered via USB cable to your Mac or Windows computer.
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Another first to be featured on the site, the GODWIN MPS88
00:00 Setting up and Plugging in 01:24 Specifications and Introduction 02:22 Auto Accompaniment Section 04:26 The Mystery Explained / Musical Interlude 05:27 Drum Machine 08:09 Upper Manual Sounds 10:40 Musical Interlude 11:29 Monophonic Synth 12:55 A Brief History of Godwin Auto Comp Machines 13:24 Lower Manual 16:25 Last Musical Interlude
After our videos on the predecessors Godwin CD1 and CD2 we felt we had to continue all the way to the finish line of Godwins output of amazing and rare, combination instruments. The GODWIN MPS 88 was most likely the last instrument to come out of the factory and BOY is it something special! It doesn't look like any other Italian instrument that we've laid eyes on, and the majority of the sounds are unique to this machine.
You'll find all the information we've managed to unearth in the video but a quick roundup would look like this.
The instrument consists of mainly 6 instrument sections with individual volumes divided between two manuals - all playable simultaneously.
1. DRUM MACHINE - sample based sounds 2. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section (bass, chords and arpeggiator) 3. 2 x PARAPHONIC PRESETS (upper / lower orchestra) 4. SOLO PRESETS (monophonic synth) 5. 2 X ORGAN FLUTES (organ footages) 6. 2 X STRINGS / CHOIR
There are only minor modulation possibilities available but the spring reverb is nice and deep and the Chorus and Leslie effects are great too, although they might deserve a closer look by our tech since we're not sure they function properly.
If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you can subscribe to our channel and please check out our other videos of rare gems, but you might also enjoy the V.A.I. website, an encyclopedia of Italian Vintage Synths and Drum Machines:
https://www.vintageaudioinstitute.com/"
matrix note: the design reminds me of the ems polysynthi.
Another first to be featured on the site from VSMI.
"Generative Journey Space Ambient for Gem Genesys XP
Woodpeaker 4 tracks sequencer for iPad plays generative 4 tracks & Variations in real time control.
Ribn for iPad controls ADSR, Cut Off & Resonance filter and Modulation in real time.
Lexicon Alex reverb
Washburn WD400 digital delay from '80
Note this appears to be the first post to feature the GODWIN CD2.
00:00 Setting Up 00:41 Introduction 01:28 UPPER MANUAL : organ tabs and polyphonic presets 04:13 Solo Synth 05:07 Debunking the Mystery 06:19 Drum Machine 08:26 Three Quick Improvisations 09:47 Lower Manual : organ tabs, solo synth routing and arpeggiator 11:18 Musical Interlude 12:42 Bonus Musical Interlude
"A fresh video entry in the category 'Rare as a unicorn on stilts' - this mystifying auto-accompaniment machine organ and synth from Italys' Godwin is the only one we've ever encountered.
These type of sound generators were controlled by foot pedals and electronic accordions, generally in the hands of one-man-bands providing light entertainment in places where people congregated, imbibed alcoholic liquids and sometimes even got up and danced. Remember those? Ski resorts, beach clubs, dance halls, restaurants and hotels, for drinks or dinner.
The CD2 (we're not sure what the abbreviation actually stands for but we're guessing Computer Drums) is actually more than sequenced bass lines and chords though. It's equipped with 2 separate preset- and organ sections and even a monophonic preset synth and the whole Shebang, unlike on many keyboards at the time, can be engaged simultaneously for massively wide and deep soundscapes. All those sounds need lots of circuitry safely housed in a military grade flight case. The GODWIN CD2 is well chunky, clocking in at a whopping 24 kilos.
The video explains most its specifications and includes a bit of history too but a summarisation would go something like this :
1. Sample Based Drum Machine with 16 Rhythms and 16 Drum Fills 2. Auto-Comp section with bass, chords and arpeggiator with 2 sounds 3. 2 x Organ Sections with 15 tabs total 4. 7 Polyphonic Preset Sounds 5. 7 Monophonic Synth Sounds 6. Various Chorus and Reverb Effects
If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you can subscribe to our channel and please check out our other videos of rare gems, but you might also enjoy the V.A.I. website, a photo book and encyclopedia Italian Vintage Synths and Drum Machines:
"Quick look at the Electric Cow EC909 drum machine / soft synth for Atari ST/TT/ Falcon and a sample pack made from it's TR-909 sounds. It's a combined TR-909 and TB-303 emulator in one programme (a lot like Steinberg / Propellerheads's ReBirth) which is neat and features PCM samples from a TR909 for the drums (also neat) which can be edited in terms of pitch and attack. My understanding is their wares were more aimed at the falcon but will run on STEs and TTs given that this was released in 1998. EC909 can create single‑bar patterns (in real time on the Falcon), and then export them as AIFF or AVR (Both 8‑ or 16‑bit formats, mono or stereo). The program can also generate a MIDI File from your pattern. MIDI triggering for drums is also possible. The manual, which is still online, contains instructions for loading your own samples into to replace the stock 909 samples using the included CandiKit program, very cool! this lags noticeably on the STE, but still works well enough to play back the drum sounds for sampling.
Chapters: 00:00 - background info, compatability, bundled software 01:29 - quick look at the TB-303 emulator (surprisingly ok!) 01:54 - latency 01:59 - TR-909 drum machine overview and basic features and verisons 04:25 - All basic sounds 05:15 - tuning / pitching samples 06:03 - editing the attack of the sound 08:17 - what's in the smaple kit 09:13 - triggering via MIDI, issues with voiving, latency etc. 13:31 - 1 min sound demo using the drums sampled into ableton"
"[Versatile Sound Effects] The Lineartech ZX-800 features 10 sound effect buttons, allowing you to easily play a variety of sounds such as machine gun fire and sirens. The Lineartech Sound Effect Box ZX-800 is a true classic—a legendary piece of gear used by renowned international sound systems like Taxi Hi-Fi and Stone Love. Experience the authentic sound—explosions, machine gun fire, sirens, and more—that only vintage equipment can deliver."
Unable to find out much information online about this to be honest - there's a 'Bigfoot Music' sticker on the back, but I'm pretty certain that was probably a shop rather than the maker.
I have tested the 'Speech' side and it was all working fine, sounds great!
I couldn't get a sound from the right side (ex.) but I'm no expert on these so maybe it's just a case of flipping the correct switch.
I also haven't tested the rear inputs/(outputs?) as I'm not sure what they're for.
Great chance to own a rare piece of vintage music gear!"
If anyone has any additional information on this one, feel free to leave a comment below. It almost looks DIY.
This appears to be the first one to be featured on the site.
"The Kärntnerland Alpsound (engineered by Limex) is a professional, compact MIDI sound expander built specifically for accordion and Steirische Harmonika players. This half-rack hardware module transforms MIDI data into authentic Oberkrainer and alpine folk music backing arrangements in real time.
Key Technical Specifications:
Form Factor: Portable 9.5-inch half-rack unit (1U height). Weighs ~1 kg.
Polyphony: 116-voice polyphony to prevent note-clipping during complex live arrangements.
Audio Quality: 48 kHz high-fidelity sampling rate with integrated 24-bit reverb and chorus effects.
Connectivity: 5-pin MIDI Input, 12V DC power, and dual 1/4" (6.35mm) Left/Right stereo audio outputs.
Core Performance Features:
Dynamic Bellows Control: Seamlessly processes continuous MIDI CC data. The module alters the volume and tonal expression of instruments (like tuba and baritone horn) dynamically based on accordion bellows pressure.
Authentic Folk Instruments: Loaded with optimized samples of Styrian accordions, baritone brass, acoustic rhythm guitars, clarinets, and trumpets.
Plug-and-Play Live Setup: Connects directly between any accordion MIDI system (such as Limex MPR3/MPR4) and a live PA system or amplifier."
This appears to be the first post to feature the Casio CSM-10P.
"This video is a quick demo of the Casio CSM-10P, showcasing the five built-in sounds, slightly lo-fi, warm, and relaxed — but not overly processed and no talking, no deep review, and no heavy effects etc.
Just a straightforward sound demo so you can hear what the Casio CSM-10P actually sounds like?"
This appears to be the first post to feature the DELTA DP-900.
00:00 Pre - Introduction 00:38 Introduction 01:14 Flutes and Strings 02:05 Auto Accompaniment 04:42 MUSICAL INTERLUDE 1 06:00 Poly Voices 08:36 The Mystery 09:02 Synth Voices (Monophonic Synth) 12:02 Drum Machine 14:12 Outro
"DELTA DP-900 - 1985?
It happens that an instrument surfaces that no one's heard about or even seen before. But it rarely happens that no one hasn't even heard of the manufacturer of that instrument.
Delta - what kind of brand was this? Where were they? Is this the only thing they developed?
This appears to be the first one featured on the site. Moby had a Portable Dynabeat you can see in this post (do a find for Schober when you get there).
"Here’s a rare Schober Dynabeat (1968). It’s a vintage, transistor-based electronic drum machine designed as a DIY kit to accompany Schober organs. It produced percussion sounds (bass drum, tom-tom, cymbals, bongos) using phase-shift oscillators, allowing players to trigger sounds via small pads or by connecting it to the organ’s lower keyboard and pedals."
"This intriguing piece of scientific equipment from Narco Bio-Systems Inc. was intended for Electroencephalography (EEG), not for music, but it was available on eBay and seemed promising so we made an offer. The fraying power cable needs to be replaced, there’s a hum and it’s hissy, but it turned on. If we find the right electrodes I might hook it up to my brain, but for now, it’s running through the Peavey DDL-3 digital delay pedal, with reverb blended on the CXM 1978. At around 3:00 the manual fade-ins start turning into a drone and then, by around 4:45, the feedback is turned up higher on the DDL-3 to loop the drone."
