What is thing thing?! Breaking down the MORESCHI / GODWIN CD 1

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

00:00 video begins
01:59 introduction and specs
04:18 drum machine demonstration
06:22 auto accompaniment break
08:06 drum machine demonstration continues
09:25 modulation section
10:52 musical interlude
14:22 bonus musical interlude

"GODWIN / MORESCHI CD 1 - 1984

What is this thing?
Why does it look so awesome?
Who controls it?
How?

Also released under the Moreschi brand and sometimes with a reversed control panel, the questions are piling up over here and since this unicorn doesn't get captured very often we thought we owed the internet quality photos and an in-depth, technical video demonstration of its functions.

We haven't managed to crack open the Treble sounds - we need the schematics to properly access those - if anyone has them please contact us - and stay tuned for a Part II then.

The video probably has the information you need but let's dive in to a basic rundown here just in case:

The CD1 is an Italian auto-accompaniment unit derived from the Godwin Drummaker 32.
Hooking this up to an electronic accordion, foot pedals or an organ you get organ and polyphonic sounds, pre-programmed chords, arpeggios, bass lines and drum machine patterns.
It's unclear which accordion model is compatible to the CD1, if such an object exists.

The unit has 6 sections: Drum machine, Bass, Chords, Arpeggio, Treble and Solo sounds. Plus a modulation section.

The 2 arpeggio sounds are the same as on the Drummaker 32 while the drums are unique to the CD1.
Our plan is to unlock the last tabs sounds properly once we find the schematics or manual but in the meantime the unit trigger 4 chords with the Program push buttons so you can still use it and it sounds great."

Finally a decent video on the GODWIN DRUMMAKER 32

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""Many find it attractive" reads the gushing review in british music mag Muzines in February 1983 : https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/go...
The reviewer makes the point that it sounds too good to be a typical auto-accompaniment section from an organ and damnit if that ain't right.
Punchy drums, futuristic synth arpeggios, separate audio outputs and individual volumes for most drum sounds.

We finally found a Godwin Drummaker 32 and its even rarer keyboard 32 K and we think the internet deserves a high quality video of its sounds and functions since the ones out there might leave more to be desired.

Most of the specific information and specs are in the video text so please have a look but a quick summary would go a little something like this :

The successor to the Drummaker 45 share all the original features but got an upgrade with completely new sounds in every section.
The new drums are snappier and fill-ins have been added while the arpeggio has an actual synth sound.

Used by OMBs - One Man Bands - all over Italy, this type of machine generate accompaniment to sing and play other instruments over when the budget and/or stage space is limited.
The keyboard on top indicates the chord and key to the unit below, generating bass lines, chord patterns and arpeggios.

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You can find addtional posts featuring the GODWIN DRUMMAKER 32 here.

Godwin Drummaker 32

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via this Reverb listing

"Amazing and rare auto accompaniment unit available for sale - just serviced and sounding fantastic - punchy drum section with individual volumes, chords, bass and arpeggiator with 4 lines per rhythm and 4 different sounds.

Ships out with original foot pedals and foot switch.

Some wear and oxidation on main unit as seen in photos, very good condition foot pedals and foot switch."

You can find a video featuring one previously posted here, and posts featuring additional pics here.

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Godwin 32P Drummaker Sisme - Rare Italian Drum Machine / Synth / Groovebox

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via this listing

You can find a demo of one previously posted here.

"Godwin 32p Drummaker by Sisme.

Italian analog drum machine / synth/ bass machine.

Recently serviced. Fully working.

Comes with Godwin 32 foot pedal controller.

Slider volume per drum voice.

Tempo sync via voltage clock jack, can be synced to a huge range of gear, keystep beatstep, roland units etc etc.

Individual outputs with drums grouped, arpeggiator, bass, chords.

Truly incredible sounding unit. Some of the nicest sounding drums in existence. Synth voices and arpeggiator and bass machine are to die for.

This thing will put you in a trance guaranteed. Its really really a unique machine.

All buttons working, all outputs clean, Led screen perfect, all potentiometers cleaned."

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Godwin Drummaker 32 P

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via this auction

"ULTRA RARE! Amazing analogue Arranger drum machine made by Godwin Sisme in 1973. Complete of k32 keyboard, P32 pedal, original volume pedal and The original metal stand. Cosmetically perfect! The machine sounds very good is really warm and beatiful. Quite IMPOSSIBLE to find another like this complete and ready to play. Extremely rare and collectable. Used by kraftwerk!"

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Godwin Drummaker 45 Computer System

Published on Jan 4, 2019 Italian Vintage Stuff!

This is the first post to feature the Godwin Drummaker 45. You think you've seen it all, yet every year something new comes out of the annals of synth history. Be sure to check out the New Old label at the bottom of this post for more, and check out the Godwin Drummaker 32.

"The Godwin Drummaker 45 Computer System is an Italian Auto drum machine / Arpeggiator / Bass / Chord Arranger from 1976.

It was originally the rhythm section of the huge organ with the same name, but a few stand-alone units with a two octave keyboard controller were produced as well.

Very nice and warm analog sounds. It's quite complex, with many variations, less ompa-ompa compared to other similiar machines from that era.

Run through a Space Echo 301 with added chorus, echo and spring reverb."

Godwin DrumMaker 32 P & Crumar DS1 Live Jam Improvisation - Analog Sound Made in Italy

Published on Jan 28, 2018 VSMI

"40 years old Made in Italy Analog Machines... Godwin DrumMaker 32 P groove presets machine with trigger out in Crumar DS1 mono synth gate in. DM32 Chord section thru DS1 Ext-Input filter controlled. Montarbo DRev128 echo/reverb only. Morning Live Session as is... ;)"

This is the first Godwin DrumMaker 32 P to be featured on the site. Never seen one before now.