Realistic MOOG MG-1

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"The Radio Shack Realistic Concertmate MG-1, Model 42-4000

Radio Shack Concertmate MG-1 Specifications
- Type: Synth/ keyboard/
- Synthesis Type: Analog Subtractive
- Polyphony:
* Max: 1
* Typical in use: 1
- Multi-timbral (number of parts): ?
- Oscillators per Voice :
* Min : 1
* Max : 2
- Controllers : Pitch+ mod
- Keyboard :
* Number of Keys : 37
- Inputs and Outputs :
* Number of Audio Outs (excluding Phones) : 2
* Number of Audio Ins : CV s trig
- Upgrade Options : Filter input mod

BONUS: we are also including a FULL SET of sliders, switches and caps! Although this unit is fully functiontional, it is well known that the foam around the switches turns to goo on these units. They were also built using rather cheap parts at the factory. Therefore time has not been kind to the switches and sliders. BUT DON'T WORRY - we are putting a COMPLETE SET of replacements in the package in this auction... woooo hoooo!!!!!

Here is a fabulous source of information, including the history of the MG-1.

Here are some other resources for this keyboard:

Download owner's manual (1.3MB)
Download circuit board diagram (4.3MB)
Download key jack diagram (2.5MB)
Realistic MG-1 Service Manual.zip"

ELKA PM 13 MIDI Bass Pedal Controller

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"Vintage Elka PM 13 MIDI Bass Pedal Synthesizer. Pedalboard Connects to any MIDI Generator (IE Keyboard) and Play the Bass by Foot Pedals. Transpose and Hold Functions are Incorporated on the Pedal. The White Keys are from Left to Right the MIDI Channels 1 to 7, the Black Keys are the Octave Range (C# = C1-C2, D# = C2-C3 ...). Unit Functions Very Well for Performing without a Bass Player.
Included is the Original Elka Padded Gig Bag"

Roland MC-202

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"This MC-202 has one mod--It has a FINE TEMPO knob, like TR-808 has. It is all working fine with no scratchy pots or sliders. The battery compartment is nice and clean. (see pics). Can run on batteries or 9-12v ac adaptor. It doesn't include the power supply --I will include a set of batteries. A word to the wise -it is much safer to use the TB-303's, 606, MC-202 with batteries as they are kinder to the electronics. If you insist on a power supply get the HFA electronics NZ made Roland replacement for $25 direct from manufacturer. This is a great sequencer/synth which is a kind of half way between a TB-303 and an SH-101. The synth section is basically a SH-101 synth, more than capable of 303-style blips and squelches, plus much more. The sequencer is actually quite powerful for what it is and not difficult to use. It has two channels, so can control a 2nd synth via CV, and importantly has controls for portamento and accent, essential if you're trying to make it sound like a 303. Syncs to TR606/626/707/808/909/303 via Roland DIN sync, or get yourself a MIDI-DIN sync converter and sync it to your "modern" equipment.
Info and sound samples
MC-202 hack"

mQEdit Waldorf Micro Q Java Editor

"mQEdit is an intuitive graphical java editor for the Waldorf Micro Q synthesizer. It includes interfaces for editing sound-patches including a randomizer, multi-patches, drum-patches, sound banks and global parameters. Patches can stored as either 'midi' files or 'sysex' files." [LINK]

Prophet 64 w/ Midi Interface 1351 mouse + cables

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"Prophet 64 cartridge with all the accessories you need to turn your Commodore64 into a full blown chiptune music studio, just like such products as Sidstation, Midines, LittleSoundDJ (LSDJ), or Nanoloop.

This package includes:
1x Copy of the out of stock and no longer available Prophet 64 software for your c64.

http://www.prophet64.com/"

Waldorf Microwave 2 + Kawai K5000R by RetroSound

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

'Space Odyssey' excerpt

all sounds: Waldorf Microwave 2 wavetable synthesizer and Kawai K5000R advanced additive synthesizer"

MMS - Step Sequencer Play

YouTube via djcylob
"Demonstrating a few more features, including transforms. I forgot to show that you can also add FX to each step individually, and that each step can play any one of 4 sounds, but anyway you get the idea."

abelincoln live looper

"In continuation of my previous post on the Yada Yada Yada samplers here is an instrument that I threw together in one evening. The “abelincoln live sampler” utilizes 3 Yada Yada Yada voice recorder circuits and simple passive 3 channel mixer for the Output signals. I only went as far as summing the resistors and didn’t do anything with the powered section in the schematic. Maybe in the future builds."

See the full post on GetLoFi.

MFOS SOUNDLAB DEMO 2008

YouTube via bluelantern320. via Nusonica.
"This is to demo how a Sound Lab can be used in actual Production. The beats are from an 808, all other sounds are Sound Lab tracks made from the unit in the pictures."

DSI Prophet '08 Demos via Stephan Trippler

via Stephan Trippler on the AH list:

"Some ugly late night sounds played with ugly timing. Guess I should practice a little.
http://www.trippler.net/files/p8/p8r.mp3
Drums from Stylus RMX

And some ugly filter fm sounds combined with stepsequencers.
http://www.trippler.net/files/p8/p8q.mp3

Just for fun as always "