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Monday, January 07, 2008

Roland PG-1000

"I used it with my v-synth w/ vc-1 (D-50) card. So, it is not limited to the original D-50 and D-550 rackmount."

Interesting that it works with the V-Synth.

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"The Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer is a partially analog, partially sample-based drum machine built by the Japanese Roland Corporation in 1984. It features a 16-step music sequencer and a drum kit that, at that time, aimed for realism and cost-effectiveness. It is fully-programmable, and like its predecessor, the TR-808, can store entire songs with multiple sections, as opposed to simply storing patterns. Only around 10,000 units were produced.

The drum machine is in perfect operating condition, all knobs work and buttons properly trigger drum sounds. Some drum sound knob pots are scratchy which is common with a synth of this age but can easily be cleaned or have knob pots replaced. Once you set the drum sound you want, and stop moving the knob, the sound output is loud and clean."

Sears Talkatron

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Sears Talkatron Speak and Spell

Boss Percussion Synthezizer PS-2

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"Left to right top is Sensitivity, Decay, Rate...Below is Pitch, Sweep, and Depth with lettering that threatens: LFO MOD...WHAT?!...Anyway, the front has two jacks: Output / Power On, and something called an EXT Input, which must mean there's something even more evil that goes with this, this...Next, there's a switch that I have no idea about, and lastly, a power supply jack that commands all ye who enter, to use Boss PSA adaptor ONLY!...Diabolical."

ARP Pro Soloist

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Black Modded Roland MC-202

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"- Upgraded CV/Gate jacks (bypasses the CPU quantization effect)
- VCF CV IN
- Audio IN (to VCF)
- Pulse OSC OUT
- Sub OSC OUT
- Mod CV IN
- "Hidden" TRI OSC to Mixer with pot
- Normal/High-rate LFO switch

The front is painted matte black."

Sunday, January 06, 2008

Note on Auction Posts

In the comments of this post, Mr. Array noted that a useful thing to have for auction posts would be the amount the item went for. I actually think it's a great idea, however personally I can barely keep up with the amount I currently post. I do have a solution though. If anyone happens to click on an auction that has ended, note the price it went for in the comments of the post. That simple and that easy. I'll do the same, but I can't go back and make a job of it myself. 20+ posts a day takes a LOT of time and the rest of my time goes to my day job, family and a little bit to myself for actually playing synths.

So... if its easy enough for you to do it, do it. If not, then obviously don't. Worst case, things remain the same. However, if we start getting the closing prices for auctions we will be able to use the site as a resource in looking up what things went for over time, just do a search for the synth and the word auction and all auction posts for the synth should come up. Check the comments and find the price as well as other people's comments.

BTW, does anyone know how long closed auctions stay up on Ebay? While they are up you can still search for what items went for on this site. I don't think Ebay let's you search on closed auctions.

Udpate via the comments: you can search old auctions under the advanced search in Ebay by checking "Completed listing only" however you do have to be logged on.

Also, this post applies to the auctions on Matrixsynth-b as well. If you feel like nothing the ending price in the comments, go for it.

Hammond B3 Miniature - Looking for More Info

Remember this miniature Hammond B3 from this post? If you have more info on it including where one might be able to pick one up/have one made, please post a comment or let me know. I have someone that is interested in picking one up. Before I get inundated with WTBs, please note I am only making the exception to this one due to it's uniqueness.