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Linn Sequencer

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"This item here is a Linn Sequencer manufactured back in 1985 prior to Linn Electronics [LE] closing down and Roger Linn moving on to develop the MPC-60 for Akai. This sequencer has the last latest revision operating system installed before LE closed down; 5.17. I was able to test this disk drive with some floppies that I picked up the other day and it does in fact work. These drives are very rare and cost over one-hundred dollars when you find them. The internal memory of the unit can hold 10440 notes. Using the disk drive, you can store 110,000 notes or more according to the Forat website. This is a prime example of awesome workmanship by Roger Linn and shows that he had the sequencers nailed before he started working for Akai. This unit here excels and gives you plenty of options. It's simple to use, as easy as using a tape cassette deck.

The LCD is crisp and the backlight works great. It passes the memory test as well. The operating condition is excellent. The cosmetic condition on the face is excellent, looks great mounted. The chassis is sort of beat up as you can see. The rear of it looks pretty good too! In this auction you will receive:

1x LinnSequencer [Linn Sequencer] 32 Track MIDI Recorder
1x power chord
9x ds/dd disks for use with the disk drive, there were 10, but one disappeared somewhere from the little one. ;)
2x floppie drive cleaner disks and no solution, but an empty solution bottle.
1x copy of the www.forat.com/sequencer/ information/instructions printed out."

Built in drawer.

via heliospace

Syntech Chroma Cult - Rhodes Chroma MIDI Interface

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"Rare Midi interface for the Rhodes Chroma synthesizer."

Update via Chris Ryan in the comments:
"Syntech is a long-defunct company that initially produced the Chroma MIDI interface; Ken Ypparila, a former employee, continued manufacturing them and produced another batch in 2001. I'm no longer in touch with him, so I'm not sure if he has any left. These days, the CC+ is the way to go for MIDI on the Chroma; you get much more as well. — Chris"

BitBug

YouTube via lopemon. Via Sendling.
"Michael Gianfreda demonstrates his BitBug project on a test/programming-chip (swiss german)."

All Tube Synth

"2 VCO’s, 1 VCF, 1 VCA and a 2 channel mixer (from the old RCA tube book)"

More on Deviant Synth.

Update via Zerosum in the comments: "He posted some cool clips here"

Rapture Install Tip

I had a little trouble installing my copy of Cakewalk's Rapture on my laptop. I have an old Sony Vaio VGN-S270P running Vista and the DVD drive just kept spinning. I tried rebooting and the same. I then tried Safe Mode by pressing F8 on boot and I was able to successfully install there. No problems whatsoever. I thought I'd put up a post in case anyone else runs into problems installing any software. I couldn't find anything on the net regarding install issues with Rapture, so I'm guessing it was just my system. I've had similar problems with it in the past. So... the tip is if you can't seem to install or read from a CD or DVD, try it in Safe Mode. It just might work.

Dimension Pro and Rapture Demonstration

YouTube via CakewalkSoftware. Note this video is from 2006. I'm actually installing Dimension Pro at the moment and decided to see if there were any videos up to watch during the install.
"Musikmesse presentation on Project5, Dimension Pro, and Rapture. Due to the nature of filming on a tradeshow floor, the audio quality of this video is less than perfect."

Waldorf Microwave 2 "Wavetable Synthesizer" by RetroSound

YouTube via retrosound72.
"some self-made retro patches by RetroSound. sounds: Corona (wavetable pad), Vangelis CS-80 Emulation 1 and Vangelis 2, D-50 Sound, Slow Mini, Tears (wavetable pad), PPG Pad, Juno Pad... more info and sounds: www.retrosound.de"

Kawai K5000 Rack *Advanced Additive Synthesizer*

YouTube via retrosound72.
"Kawai K5000 = Additive Synthesis + special PCM samples; some typical factory sounds from the Kawai K5000R. more info: www.retrosound.de"

Oberheim OBXa + JUNO 60 + JSQ 60 part 4

YouTube via magevers.
"The fat "jump" Oberheim OBXa and the Roland JUNO 60 with the JSQ 60 together. The OBXa was played in split mode and i have used a phaser on the juno 60. This recording was made with a small pocket camera."