Vintage Stepp DGX Midi Guitar Synth Controller with LSU X, Cables, Manual & Cases

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"This is a midi controller only and does not make sound of its own. It has been tested and powers up, display works, buttons work, sends midi to a midi device. However, I did not have the time to get into the programming to make sure of all of its features, there are way to many to test. I simply made sure it was transmitting midi to a midi device only. It is deep as far as the menus within, so getting it to do what you want will take time and patience. It is missing 1 part that screws into the bottom of the DGX, but is for look more than functionality in my opinion."

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Tomorrow's World on sampling and MIDI with Midge Ure.MPG

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"From a very old VHS (1986/7?). The reasons I just had to upload it were: a) it has to be the inspiration for Look Around You's Synthesizer Patel; b) Midge Ure demonstrates the keytar by playing Stairway! There's a big jump in the middle as this is a cut-and-shut job."

via McDingo in the comments of this post on the 80s Stepp DG1 guitar synthesizer.

1987 STEPP DGX GUITAR SYNTH PRINT AD

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"Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches."

VINTAGE STEPP DGX GUITAR SYNTH REVIEW AD

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Stepp DG1 parts lot SN 7010047

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"1. A Stepp DG1 guitar controller that powers on and works when connected to a working Stepp base (not included) with the proper serial cable (not included). It will need servicing to work 100% but is invaluable as a parts guitar. The assembly that holds the whammy bar is a little off center. Again when this is connected to a Stepp base it powers on as normal. I recently replaced the battery. It is shown without the covers that hide where the strings are attached but the covers pop right back into place.

2. Extra Stepp frets

3 A nearly complete never used set of Stepp strings. It is only missing one strum string. The Stepp takes two sets of strings. One for the fretting hand and one for the picking/strumming hand.

4. A large mixed lot of new and used Stepp strings

5. Miscellaneous Stepp knobs and switches

6. Original Stepp tool for changing strings

7. Original Stepp "whammy bar"

8. Stepp knee rest. The rubber foam has a cosmetic imperfection."

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Vintage 80's Stepp DG1 DG-1 analog guitar synthesizer

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"For those of you who don't know the Stepp is a digitally controlled, monster analog synth that is full of SSM and CEM chips. The synth engine is based around a six voice Oberheim expander..."

Anyone confirm this? Some pics of the inside below.

Update: see this post for a video of one being used by Ultravox's Midge Ure.

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Vintage 80's Stepp DGX midi guitar Synthesizer

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"In 1986 this was one of the most EXPENSIVE and advanced midi controllers money could buy. The possibilities are pretty endless with this controller. Each string can be assigned to its own midi channel/function. There is a switch on the front that allows you to disengage the strum strings and tap/"hammer on" only. If you are into programming you will be surprised how much control you have over every function of this machine. The only real alternative to this is the Synthaxe which was an even more expensive instrument and a little awkward to play (but also an amazing instrument in its own way). I still like them both, but prefer the Stepp. I remember reading an interview in Electronic Musician in the 80's where David Torn preferred the Stepp because it was more like playing an electric guitar. Even the whammy bar has a fantastic realistic action. David said in an interview that the Stepp was the first guitar synth on which he did not have to compromise his playing. He said with the Roland stuff he felt he had to compromise too much and did not take the plunge into guitar synths until the Stepp."

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1980's Stepp DGX LXV DG1 Synth Guitar & Controller RARE

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Stepp DG1 guitar synth

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"This, as I'm sure you'll know if you're looking is a Stepp DG1 guitar synth as used by many guitar types in the 80's, Alan Holdsworth and Steve were among many noted users. This one seems to be totally complete with the base unit, the guitar, the linking cable and the all important owners manual. When turned on some of the lights come up and the fret lights come on, sometimes, after a while, a lo flashes on a panel. I"

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Stepp Guitar Synthesizer

YouTube Uploaded by hughjarrse on Dec 3, 2006

"80's guitar synth rival to the Synthaxe, I posted this for the midiguitar group to see"

One went up for auction back in 2008.

STEPP DGX Midi Guitar synth controler

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"STEPP DGX Midi controler guitar. This model is from 1987 and is in MINT CONDITION. The STEPP DGX was far ahead of it's time as was a lot of the midi technology of the 80's. It is a very versatile instrument, each string can be assigned it's own parameters and midi channel, the guitar can be sculpted to your own touch. The fretboard can be switch on to remember and sustain hammered on notes or chords whilst playing other parts with your right hand. The 2 foot pedals can be assigned to a wide variety of functions.

The original manual is included and the guitar is switchable between 110 VOLTS and 240 VOLTS."