Star Instruments Synare 3 PS-3 Analog Drum Synthesizer SN 4571

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"This Synare 3 Analog Drum Synthesizer was manufactured by Star Instruments sometime between 1977 - 1982."

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Dubsonic DSC Spacedrum PS-3 Analog Drum Synthesizer

Published on Sep 18, 2012 Dubsonicsound

Clone of the SYNARE 3 drumsynth. This is the first post to feature Dubsonic.

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"A clone of the infamous drum synth 'Synare 3' which was used on countless disco records, and by the likes of Sly & Robbie, along with Stephen Morris from Joy Division. Excellent working condition- however, when I was playing with it the other day, the "SLO"/LFO function for Oscillator 2 abruptly stopped working."

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SYNARE 3 1978 ANALOG DRUM SYNTH

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"1970's Star Instruments Inc. "SYNARE 3" Portable Drum Synthesizer. The STAR instrument company was founded in 1976, and this PS-3 drum pad came out in 1978."

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Star Instruments Synare S3X demonstration, drum module, analog synthesizer

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Published on Jan 13, 2016 Carl Wiedemann

"A demonstration of some of the sound capabilities of the Star Instruments Synare S3X drum module, analog synthesizer. Issued from 1977 to 1982. This unit has five presets, which are moderately adjustable. I assume this was to make it more practical for live performance use. The “0” setting allows full adjustability for making one’s own sounds, although the range is less expansive than the standard Synare 3, which had the drawback of having no presets. The S3X has two AC power inputs to supply 18 volts. However it does work with one twelve volt input (positive tip plug). I'm selling this particular unit on Ebay (January 2016)."

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"Star Instruments Synare S3X drum module, analog synthesizer, with clamp mount hardware. Issued from 1977 to 1982. All the controls (knobs and switches) seem to be operating properly. This unit has five presets, which are moderately adjustable. I assume this was to make it more practical for live performance use. The “0” setting allows full adjustability for making one’s own sounds, although the range is less expansive than the standard Synare 3, which had the drawback of having no presets. I have posted a video on YouTube to demonstrate that this unit in functioning properly. The S3X has two AC power inputs to supply 18 volts. However it does work with one twelve volt input (positive tip plug), which is included in this auction. I’ve posted a video on YouTube which demonstrates the array of sounds this unit can generate."

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Vintage Drum Machine Demos & Book - RHYTHM MACHINES The Rise and Fall of the Presets

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"RHYTHM MACHINES - The Rise And Fall Of the Presets - by Alex Graham

Rhythm machines – the precursor to what we in the modern age refer to as a drum machine. This book documents the emergence of the preset pattern electronic rhythm instruments that (for a time) were used as a viable alternative to the drummer. Contained within are the Rhythmates, Rhythm Aces, Rhythm Boxes, Rhythmers, Rhythm Kings, Rhythm Masters, Donca Matics, Mini Pops and many more. Nearly three hundred rhythm instruments are documented here, with over two hundred pictures and information provided on their country of origin, instrument sounds, patterns and features. The book is a ‘must have’ for collectors, vintage instrument enthusiasts and recording artists.

For information on purchasing this unique book, follow the links here:

https://www.amazon.com/Rhythm-Machine...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rhythm-Machi..."
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This is one massive playlist of 68 videos. You can use the player controls to skip around.
The Godwin DM32 gets my vote for best looking rhythm machine.

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Star SYNARE 3 vintage analog percussion drum pad synth

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"The Synare was the most popular stand-alone drum synth during the 70's and 80's. Every pop music cover band had one, mostly for the classic pee-oooh disco laser sound. However the Synare can get much crazier. It is a two oscillator monosynth with a nice filter, white noise, and two fast envelopes. One oscillator can FM the self-oscillating filter for great metallic sounds. The fast envelopes with filtered noise make for awesome blasting snares (Gary Numan used that sound to nice effect). The Synare 3 can even approximate an 808 cowbell by de-tuning the two oscillators. Endless fun."

STAR INSTRUMENTS SYNARE 3 Drum Synthesizer

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"This unit came to us in relatively poor cosmetic condition, so our tech removed the original paint and applied a clear coat. He also fully restored the insides to make this unit work perfectly and hopefully be more reliable than other Synares out there.

We sold one other silver Synare 3 in the past and it didn't have any labels on it. Our customer asked us if we had a way for him to label the parameters, so we gave a local graphic artist the originals and had him make us a couple sets of stickers. The sticker material is different from the original, but they do the trick. We applied stickers to this unit, though we think it looks better (and more mysterious) without them. We put a lot of time, love and money into this synare and the result is a perfectly working example that's justifiably priced higher than other lesser examples. Plus, who else is selling a silver synare?!"

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Modded Synare S3X Drum Synthesizer

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"This has to be absolutely one-of-a-kind: A 1980's vintage Synare S3X Drum Synthesizer, modified to accept input from an external audio source. The trouble is, it doesn't work...

If you're not familiar with the S3X, it's pretty cool, when it works. It's an upgrade of the orginal, somewhat legendary Synare 3 (PS 3), a dual-oscillator analog synthesizer that's triggered by drum hits. Knobs on the side provide easy tweaking and routing of the oscillators, the filter, and the VCA. There's lot's of information available from the Google on the Synare S3X and some nice demos to be found on YouTube. The big improvements of the S3X over the PS3 are fourfold:

The S3X uses an external AC adapter instead of two internal 9-volt batteries.
There's an external voltage out so multiple drums can be chained together and powered by one AC adapter
The S3X has 5 adjustable presets.
The S3X can be triggered by a Synare Sequencer, which was sort of an early proto-midi type controller box.

On top of all that, the S3X being auctioned here has an additional input labeled "EXT MIC" and a switch to toggle between "PAD" and "MIC". It's a pretty ingenious mod, actually, insofar as the Synares use a small speaker under the drum pad to supply an audio source to the synth controls..."

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Blue Synare 3 PS3

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"Synare 3 PS3 Clone Synth Snare/Drum. Lots of fun and sounds awesome. Has a trigger in. You'll need a wall wart type plug for it.

Also, re the low feedback. I set my other eBay account to ‘business’ and can’t seem to switch it back so I’ve set this up as a new personal account. I swear I’m not an axe murderer or anything."

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SYNARE 3 Star Intruments Vintage Analog Drum Synth

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"Synare 3 electronic drum made by Star Instruments Inc. Produced about 1978 for just a few years. This is an analog synth with 2 oscilators and a filter section attatched to a drum pad! This unit works as it should. It requires two 9 volt batteries to opperate. No external power supply! This auction also includes the original manual, and the optional Ludwig mounting bracket installed in the factory holes."

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Yellow Synare 3 clone - hand drumming

Published on Oct 11, 2012 by RuprechtM

"Synare 3 clone
Built by me from scratch, based on schematics in service manual."

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Inside the Synare 3

Synare 3 back

Synare 3 Electronic Drum Synthesizer PCB

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Inside a Synare 3.

Yellow Synare 3 PS3 Clone

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"Oscillator no.1 - tune + on/off/noise switch

Oscillator no.2 - tune + on/off/slow (can be used as LFO) switch

Filter section (24dB/oct VCF) with tune / modulation (by osc2) / sweep / resonance / decay. Filter is self-oscilating at max setting.

Amplifier section with decay and volume knobs.

Input sensitivity knob and trigger input connector added against original Synare 3."

Video at the auction and posted here.

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Clactroniks Star Synare 3 DIY

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"New Page on the Star Synare 3 in the Analog Drum Lab project – making a DIY PCB soon so watch out! If you have any information on this drum or you own it please get into contact."

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Rare Synare 3 Drum Synth Clone by Ladik.eu

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"Rare Synare 3 'UFO' Drum Synth Clone by Ladik.eu in lurid kelly green, a faithful recreation with super solid construction made in the Czech Republic. As used by Joy Division on She's Lost Control and Ultravox on Vienna, also commonly used in dub soundsystems.

Two tunable oscillators and a lowpass filter, capable of self resonance, one oscillator switchable to be a noise generator, one oscillator can be set to modulate the filter frequency for wild metallic FM sounds with high resonance settings. Can be triggered by hitting the pad with a drumstick or sending a trigger sound, with velocity (just send quieter or louder clicks), into the trigger input for more precise timing.

The foam drum pad is slightly dinged in places but everything works as new. Have fitted three foam feet to the base for more stable tabletop use."

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Korg MS-10 + SQ-10 + Synare 3

flickr By Switched On Austin"Our Synare 3 is modified with a trigger input!"

Synare 3 - The Space Drum - Dub Siren!

YouTube Uploaded by daynaybaybe on Oct 25, 2011

"One of my favorite toys, but it seems you guys need it more than I do ;-)"

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"The knob caps are not all original, but all work perfectly. It seems someone thought to add CV jacks to the drum, as you can see in the 3rd picture, but those colorful jacks are not wired to anything internally. The internal components of the Synare 3 are completely original and unmodified."

SYNARE 3 ANALOG DRUM SYNTH PAD

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"Label on back says SYNARE 3 (not PS_3), and there is no serial number on the label."

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Synare 3 Synth Drum with Original Box

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"Synare 3 made famous by Joy Division, New Order and Plenty of 80's artists. Also commonly heard on old dub and reggae records..."