via Retro Synth Ads, where you'll find the full write-up.
"The Kit, including the Synkit, The Tymp and the Clap, from page 29 in the October 1983 issue of Keyboard Magazine."
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
MPC Electronics "The Kit" Ad
via Retro Synth Ads, where you'll find the full write-up.
"The Kit, including the Synkit, The Tymp and the Clap, from page 29 in the October 1983 issue of Keyboard Magazine."
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The Original DX7 Patch Fake Book Vol 1
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"'Original DX7 Patch Fake Book', 1986, by Lorenz Rychner"
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"'Original DX7 Patch Fake Book', 1986, by Lorenz Rychner"
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Vintage ARP User Manuals
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All separately listed on Reverb here.
The ARP String Ensemble, Pro-DGX, and Omni all feature the same images on both the cover and the back. The ARP Odyssey further below, however looks older, and is different.
All separately listed on Reverb here.
The ARP String Ensemble, Pro-DGX, and Omni all feature the same images on both the cover and the back. The ARP Odyssey further below, however looks older, and is different.
Friday, July 18, 2025
Ensoniq Fizmo Users Guide / Owners Manual
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via this eBay listing
via this eBay listing
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
1980 Yamaha SY-22 "Vector Synthesis" Ad
via Retro Synth Ads, where you'll find the full write-up.
"Yamaha SY-22 "Vector Synthesis" advertisement from page 39 in the September 1990 issue of Keyboard Magazine.
In a crowded world of 90s synths, the SY-22 vector synthesizer dared to be different. With FM, sample playback and joy-stick driven sound design, its still loved by a small group of fanatics. I've never owned one... and I still consider myself one of those fanatics."
Kawai K3 Original Owners / User Manual
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"Kawai K3 Original Owners Manual
50 Pages
Manual has some wear and discoloration but is in overall good condition."
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"Kawai K3 Original Owners Manual
50 Pages
Manual has some wear and discoloration but is in overall good condition."
Sunday, July 13, 2025
1973 Electronic Music Laboratories EML-500 & EML-101 Synthesizer Advertisements
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EML-101 via this eBay listing
"This listing is for a vintage paper advertisement. This is a 1973 ad for a Electronic Music Laboratories EML-101 Portable Synthesizer! The size of the ad is approximately 6.5x8inches. The caption for this ad is 'The best Portable synthesizer in the world' The ad is in good overall condition, with some light wear. This vintage ad would look great framed and displayed! Add it to your collection today!"
EML-500 below via this eBay listing
"This listing is for a vintage paper advertisement. This is a 1974 ad for a Electronic Music Laboratories EML 500 Synthesizer! The size of the ad is approximately 6x6.5inches. The caption for this ad is 'The fastest real synthesizer you can buy' The ad is in good overall condition, with some light wear. This vintage ad would look great framed and displayed! Add it to your collection today!"
EML-101 via this eBay listing
"This listing is for a vintage paper advertisement. This is a 1973 ad for a Electronic Music Laboratories EML-101 Portable Synthesizer! The size of the ad is approximately 6.5x8inches. The caption for this ad is 'The best Portable synthesizer in the world' The ad is in good overall condition, with some light wear. This vintage ad would look great framed and displayed! Add it to your collection today!"
EML-500 below via this eBay listing
"This listing is for a vintage paper advertisement. This is a 1974 ad for a Electronic Music Laboratories EML 500 Synthesizer! The size of the ad is approximately 6x6.5inches. The caption for this ad is 'The fastest real synthesizer you can buy' The ad is in good overall condition, with some light wear. This vintage ad would look great framed and displayed! Add it to your collection today!"
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Alesis HR-16:B "Killer B" Ad
via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.
"Alesis HR-16:B "Killer B" advertisement from page 102 in the September 1990 issue of Keyboard Magazine."
Saturday, July 05, 2025
The Museum of Synthesizer Technology BOOK, 1994, 118 Full Color glossy pages.
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"The Museum of Synthesizer Technology (synthesizer book) written by Martin Newcombe. Martin created this awesome synthesizer book, a true labor of love, due to his strong interest in Analog Synthesizers created in that golden age of electronic music. Many of us identify with it. It is a rare, limited edition, paperback book with a 1994 copyright, 118 large, full color, glossy pages, printed on high quality paper stock. Contains many photos of those Legendary and Iconic Synthesizers that we all love. Excellent Condition. Long out of print. Not signed. Vintage original, no writing, no highlights, New. I had extras or else I would not sell this one. This is a top ten synthesizer book and worthy in the most comprehensive synth book libraries. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
via this eBay listing
"The Museum of Synthesizer Technology (synthesizer book) written by Martin Newcombe. Martin created this awesome synthesizer book, a true labor of love, due to his strong interest in Analog Synthesizers created in that golden age of electronic music. Many of us identify with it. It is a rare, limited edition, paperback book with a 1994 copyright, 118 large, full color, glossy pages, printed on high quality paper stock. Contains many photos of those Legendary and Iconic Synthesizers that we all love. Excellent Condition. Long out of print. Not signed. Vintage original, no writing, no highlights, New. I had extras or else I would not sell this one. This is a top ten synthesizer book and worthy in the most comprehensive synth book libraries. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
The Whole Synthesizer Catalogue, Tom Darter, Keyboard Mag, 158 pages, 1985
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"The Whole Synthesizer Catalogue BOOK. Edited by Tom Darter from the pages of Keyboard Magazine. It is a large paperback book with a 1985 copyright and 158 pages. Excellent condition. Vintage original, no writing, no highlights, no stains, USED. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
via this eBay listing
"The Whole Synthesizer Catalogue BOOK. Edited by Tom Darter from the pages of Keyboard Magazine. It is a large paperback book with a 1985 copyright and 158 pages. Excellent condition. Vintage original, no writing, no highlights, no stains, USED. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
The Art of Electronic Music
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"The Art of Electronic Music BOOK. By Tom Darter, Greg Armbruster, with foreward by Bob Moog. It is a rare, large, paperback book with a 1984 copyright and 315 pages. Very good to excellent condition. Tight spine. This is another must have book for the synthesizer book library. Not a library copy. One small mark out inside front cover, Vintage original, no writing, no highlights, no stains, USED. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
via this eBay listing
"The Art of Electronic Music BOOK. By Tom Darter, Greg Armbruster, with foreward by Bob Moog. It is a rare, large, paperback book with a 1984 copyright and 315 pages. Very good to excellent condition. Tight spine. This is another must have book for the synthesizer book library. Not a library copy. One small mark out inside front cover, Vintage original, no writing, no highlights, no stains, USED. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
Thursday, July 03, 2025
Roland Super JX (JX-10) sound chart patch sheet
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Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Delton T. Horn Electronic Music Synthesizers Paperback First Edition 1980
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via this eBay listing
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Troubleshooting & Repairing Electronic Music Synthesizers Book by Delton T. Horn
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"This book is a must-have for anyone interested in electronic music or repairing synthesizers. It provides detailed information on troubleshooting and repairing various models of synthesizers. The author, Delton T. Horn, has years of experience in this field and shares his knowledge in a clear and concise manner. The book covers a wide range of topics, including repairing analog and digital synthesizers, troubleshooting common problems, and maintaining your synthesizer to prevent future issues. Whether you are a musician or a repair technician, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to get the most out of their synthesizer."
via this eBay listing
"This book is a must-have for anyone interested in electronic music or repairing synthesizers. It provides detailed information on troubleshooting and repairing various models of synthesizers. The author, Delton T. Horn, has years of experience in this field and shares his knowledge in a clear and concise manner. The book covers a wide range of topics, including repairing analog and digital synthesizers, troubleshooting common problems, and maintaining your synthesizer to prevent future issues. Whether you are a musician or a repair technician, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to get the most out of their synthesizer."
The Development and Practice of Electronic Music
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"Electronic Music Book. The Development and Practice of Electronic Music by John H. Appleton and Ronald C. Perera. Copyright 1975. Has 384 pages, tons of information. This book is rare, hard cover, with dust cover, not a library copy. Hard cover in very good condition with dust cover in fair condition. This book belongs in a comprehensive electronic music book library. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
via this eBay listing
"Electronic Music Book. The Development and Practice of Electronic Music by John H. Appleton and Ronald C. Perera. Copyright 1975. Has 384 pages, tons of information. This book is rare, hard cover, with dust cover, not a library copy. Hard cover in very good condition with dust cover in fair condition. This book belongs in a comprehensive electronic music book library. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
Synthesis by Herbert A. Deutsch
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"Synthesis (synthesizer book) written by Herbert A. Deutsch. Ever hear of him? Lol. Herbert worked with Bob Moog in the early days of the development of the Moog Modular synthesizer. It is a rare paperback book with a 1976 copyright and 140 pages. Very good condition for age. It’s 49 years old, almost half a century. Vintage original, no writing, no highlights, no stains, USED. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
via this eBay listing
"Synthesis (synthesizer book) written by Herbert A. Deutsch. Ever hear of him? Lol. Herbert worked with Bob Moog in the early days of the development of the Moog Modular synthesizer. It is a rare paperback book with a 1976 copyright and 140 pages. Very good condition for age. It’s 49 years old, almost half a century. Vintage original, no writing, no highlights, no stains, USED. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
The Complete Guide To Synthesizers by Devarahi
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"The Complete Guide to Synthesizers by Devarahi. A defacto standard synth book for the synthesizer book library. 1982 copyright, paper back with 214 pages lots of pics and an Addendum dedicated to the legendary Arp 2600. Covers many classic, big league, iconic analog and digital synthesizers. Book is used however in good condition. Fun to read about that wonderful golden age of the mighty analog synths. Many of us lived it. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
via this eBay listing
"The Complete Guide to Synthesizers by Devarahi. A defacto standard synth book for the synthesizer book library. 1982 copyright, paper back with 214 pages lots of pics and an Addendum dedicated to the legendary Arp 2600. Covers many classic, big league, iconic analog and digital synthesizers. Book is used however in good condition. Fun to read about that wonderful golden age of the mighty analog synths. Many of us lived it. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Novation Drum Station Brochure from 1988
via Retro Synth Ads, where you'll find the back and the write-up.
We haven't seen a new Retro Synth Ads post since December of 2021.
It's great see a new one from them!
Akai MPC2000 MIDI Production Center Brochure
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Sunday, June 29, 2025
Original EMS Synthi A AKS VCS3 Germon Owners Manual, Handbook, 2nd Edition 1980
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