Yamaha CS-80 - first encounter with a legend

video upload by The Synth King

"Hi,
here is a video of my first encounter with the legendary Yamaha CS-80. The owner ask me to do a thorough inspection of the instrument and help him to sell it. This video lists all technical and cosmetic issues of the instrument. Please contact me if you´re interested in this fantastic instrument. [contact The Synth King on YouTube] Enjoy the music!
Bernd"

Fixing A Cute Synthesizer - Schober Tunesmith

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"Another oddity from the past!
Download the sampler VST insterument! a whole lot more! and support these projects whilst you are at it here! :- / tunesmith-sample-140168907
Also full version of 'oh i do like to be beside the seaside'
Which also supports ‪@THISMUSEUMISNOTOBSOLETE‬ "

Casio FZ-1 – Installing the New OLED Display Kit

video upload by EMW Synthesizers

Addtional EMW Casio posts

"INFORMATION

The project works perfectly for normal use of the FZ-1, FZ-10M and FZ-20M. All menu screens, editing pages, sampling functions, parameters and general operation display correctly. Only a few fully graphical screens, such as Hand Drawing, Sin Synthesis and Graphic Envelope, may show minor pixel irregularities. This does not affect usability in any way; these functions continue to work normally and the issue is purely visual.
As I no longer have time to continue development, I do not plan to refine these small graphical details. Even so, the kit leaves the FZ fully usable, which is exactly what allowed me to bring my own FZ-1 and FZ-20M back to life and use them normally again.

FZ-1 Kit

For the FZ-1, we supply a complete kit, including:
A dedicated support with the logic board.
A second support with the new OLED display that fits perfectly into the original display mounting position.

Installation requires no soldering and no special skills. The kit uses the original FZ-1 mounting screws, and the entire installation can be completed in under 20 minutes.
Please watch the FZ-1 installation video on our YouTube channel for a full step-by-step demonstration.

FZ-10M and FZ-20M Kit

For the FZ-10M and FZ-20M, we supply a single integrated assembly including the support, logic board and display. This assembly fits perfectly into the original display location of the module.

Installation is very simple, requires no soldering, and typically takes around 15 minutes. The process is also demonstrated in the installation video available on our YouTube channel.

Pricing and Ordering

The price for the kit (logic board, display, supports and cables) is US$249.00 + shipping.

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Vintage 1985 Oberheim Matrix 6 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer w/ Original Box & Extras

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via this Reverb listing

Pics of the inside below.

"Mint condition vintage 1985 Oberheim Matrix 6 analog polyphonic six voice synthesizer. Boxed complete retail package with original manual, cassette, pedal footswitch, warranty card and promo brochure as pictured. Following the larger Matrix 12 and Xpander models, the Matrix 6 is a full size 61 key 5-octave keyboard design which shares circuitry with the Matrix 6R and Matrix 1000 rack format synthesizers. Original CEM3396 voice chips dated to late 1985. Perfect operation and looks and plays like new. Manual is in Japanese, but English PDF downloads are available in various places online. Power operation is original 100-120V AC, and takes a standard IEC cable. The Matrix 6 can also very easily be converted to 230-240V by simply re-aligning the fuse placement inside, as the internal power transformer is designed for full worldwide operation between 100-240V."

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Vintage 80’s Oberheim DSX 16-Voice Vintage Digital Polyphonic Sequencer SN 432909

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via this eBay listing

Pic of the inside below.

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Oberheim PHASOR P-100 Pedal aka Maestro MPS-2 Miniphase. 1974 Pot & Chip dates SN 1605

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video upload by Edward Jones

Casio MT-40 through Oberheim Phasor P-100

video upload by Edward Jones

via this eBay listing

Pics of the inside below.

"Genuine 1974/5 early production Oberheim Phasor aka Maestro Mini-Phase.

This is legitimately a piece of guitar pedal history!

IC and Pot values date this to Late 74. IC dates are 18th and 23rd week of 1974. Pot 38th week 1974.

All original, all parts functioning.
All capacitors are working as intended, so none have been changed.

Designed by legendary Tom Oberheim.
While it's not the first phaser to ever hit the shelves, the Maestro Mini-Phase and this Phasor are the firs "Pedal" format phaser in the form factor we all know and love.

This is a buffered bypass pedal.
Anyone claiming theirs is True Bypass has either modified it, or misunderstands true bypass and are just using it as a buzzword.
I included the schematic for you.

This has seen little use it has not been used for the last 25 years as it was in storage.
The owner had it stores in a box of miscellaneous equipment, which was mislabled.
Some battery leakage as shown, but the battery holder is not adjacent to PCB so no functional damage occurred.
I haven't attempted to remediate the damage as I don't want to damage the paint."

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Oberheim FPV-1 Filter Pedal Demo

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video upload by a-root

via this Reverb listing

Pics of the inside below.

"From my testing I gathered the following: the two pole switch turns the filter control on (down position) or off (up position). When the filter control is on, the pedal acts like intensity or swell, and the speed is controlled by the knob. When the pole switch is off, the signal passes through with the option to either bypass for a clean signal or act as a swell pedal depending on whether the pushbutton switch is pressed (located at maximum pedal depression). This is the limit of what I could test. Please keep in mind, the pedal is sold as is.

SN 0073

I have installed two new 9V batteries, which have only been used for testing the pedal during the demo video filmed on 12/07/25. The unit has remained off since testing."

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Vintage Roland MPU-401, CM-32L, CA-30, CN-20, CP-40, & CF-10 System

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This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

via this eBay listing

1 pic of the inside below.

"Includes

Roland MPU-401 Midi Processing Unit SN 873387

Roland CM-32L LA Sound Module SN Z803461

Roland CA-30 Intelligent Arranger SN Z802892 with Roland Music Style Card TN-SC1-10

Roland CN-20 Music Entry Pad SN ZA92670

Roland CP-40 Pitch to Midi Converter with CP-40M Microphone (untested) SN Z881503

Roland CF-10 Digital Fader SN Z803213

(1)Roland Boss AC Adaptor Model PSA-120T

(2) Roland Boss AC Adaptor Model ACA-120

(1) Roland Boss AC Adaptor Model PSA-120

(1) Roland AC Adaptor Model ACB-120"

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Sound Master SR-88 Programmable Drum Machine w/ Original Box

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Slight pic of the inside below.

"Super cool OG programmable drum machine! Classic 80's vibe. Works! The box has duct tape on the corners to hold it together (before my time) and the battery pack is broken but the white electrical tape does the job. Can also run off a 6v adapter.

Overall in great condition, one of the screws on the backplate is stripped but it's included in the box."

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Progress on the Roland Super JX 10 Vecoven V4 editor build.

video upload by Craig Barnes

"I've finally managed to lay everything out on the bench and install the voice boards and midi board into the CME UF-70 chassis."

E-mu Drumulator with MIDI + LinnDrum kit eproms kit

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video upload by ohm_studi_ohm

via this eBay listing

Pics of the inside below.

"Classic 80s 8bit PCM drum machine, used in countless hits.

This particular unit was serviced:

- all electrolytic capacitors were replaced

- switches and pots were cleaned

- latest firmware eprom was installed (3.0)

- factory patterns were loaded

- MIDI interface was added, built using the original E-mu design. This allows you to trigger the 12 sounds over MIDI dynamically

- comes with 4x additional eproms containing the famous LinnDrum LM2 sounds. I made a video a few monthes ago comparing 2 drumulators with stock and linnDrum kit if you want to hear the difference (youtu.be/k_EuRlCi_Vk)

Works perfectly. Cosmetic it is in quite good condition with some scuffs here and there, and also 2 holes were drilled in the back from a previous owner (no idea what was the reason). Unit is 230v."

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Oberheim DMX 8-Voice Drum Machine SN 822119

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"Oberheim DMX in very good condition. Please check out the photos as there is a little crack on the red display protector along with some scratches on the unit in a couple of spots. This one has easy access to open it up and switch out the EPROMS."

Pics of the inside below.

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Arp Quadra Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Ready For Reassemble

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via this eBay listing

"ARP Quadra synthesizer. Currently in parts and needs to be reassembled. Includes new illuminated sliders and touch sensor strip from Synth Chaser.

This is a project synth that I am just not getting around to rebuilding. Time to find a new home and give someone else a chance to bring this amazing vintage synthesizer back to life."

Pics of the inside.

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Pics of the Inside of the New Roland TR-1000

This one is in via an anonymous reader spotted on imgur.

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E-MU Systems MP-7 (Model 7760) Command Station 128-Voice Synthesizer w/ Haxorhax Expansion Cards

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Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

SN 010202549

Pics of the inside expansion cards below.

"The E-mu MP-7 “Command Station” is a powerful 64-voice groovebox packed with the Proteus-style “Mo’ Phatt” soundset, known for its hip-hop, R&B, and electronic-leaning presets. It features deep sequencing, real-time controls, and expandable ROM slots for adding entirely new sound libraries.

Built like a tank and highly programmable. Tested in great working condition, shows average cosmetic wear.

Additional expansion cards from Haxorhax ::

Rob Papen's Techno Synth Construction Yard (TeCnO)
Mauricio Balma’s Shock Treatment Sound ROM (Shock)"

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Korg SQ-10 Analog Sequencer

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Pics of the inside below.

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Korg PS-3200

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via this Reverb listing

Pics of the inside below.

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Can We Fix This 1970s JEN SX1000? | Vintage Synth Rescue!

video upload by THIS MUSEUM IS (NOT) OBSOLETE

"Restoring the museum's JEN SX1000 back to life.
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Acid Solder Club Workshop Tickets
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acid-sol...
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Support the Museum and see more videos and stuff Patreon / lookmumnocomputer"

Oberheim Matrix 12 Repair

video upload by Really Nice Audio

"I was lucky enough to be able to restore this amazing instrument.
Hampered at the end by a wrong logic chip installed. From factory? Or 'the last guy'?

Music from my new ATMOS album 'Height Supremacy' under my ATMOS artist name Galactic Horizon.

‪@Oberheim‬ #repair #oberheim #matrix12 #expander #restoration #synth #synthesizer"

Roland JP-6 Voice Bd, 2 Voice

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via this eBay listing

"I was in the middle of trying to resurrect us about fifteen years ago and never got around to finishing it. There's still quite a bit of parts intact and populating the sport so the chances of repair are good."

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