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Roland CR-78 with rare Future Retro Din Sync / Programmer Box

"The programmer/sync box was custom made by Future Retro (1 of only 2 ever made), and allows you to do the following...
* Sync the CR-78 to any other Din Sync device
* Select the playback sync rate to: (1) normal speed, (2) double speed, (3) half speed
* Use external positive polarity Gate or Trigger signals to programm patterns into the CR-78 user memory.
* Manually tap a beat into the CR-78 user memory using the momentary switch on the front panel.
* Front panel blue LED lights to show when external gate or trigger signals are being received.
* Sync box is powered using a 9v battery (included)
* Instructions for using the sync box will be included with the item.

We have tested the Sync/Programming of the CR-78 using the Roland TR-808, TR-606, and Future Retro Revolution.

Programming from one of these devices is simple. By syncing the playback of the CR-78 to your Din Sync master, you can then send the programmable trigger or gate signals out of the master into the programmer interface and on to the CR-78 for storing your own custom rhythms in the CR-78. When using a Din Sync master device which also has MIDI such as the Revolution, you can then sync your CR-78 to any other MIDI sequencers as well."

ROLAND JUPITER 4 WITH CV Mod

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via the seller:
"I have owned this classic since 1992. I had a CV connector fitted (Front left of the photo) and it was fitted by a pro company but in honesty I cannot for this life of me remember who did it. It steals a note from your polyphony if activated. So, using CV will turn your 4 note J4 into a 3 note J4 with CV."

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Roland System 100M module 130 Dual VCA

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The Legendary Prophet 5 and Mixcraft 5's Messiah Virtual Synthesizer

YouTube via SynthDan | February 25, 2010 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes

"This video showcases the legendary Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Synthesizer, invented by Dave Smith and used by countless rock, pop, and fusion bands throughout the late '70s and 1980s.

We then introduce you the Mixcraft 5's Messiah virtual synthesizer, which aims to model the sound of the classic Prophet 5, while offering more polyphony and advanced features.

Mixcraft 5, which includes the Messiah virtual synthesizer as well as 7 other powerful virtual instruments, 20 incredible effects, over 3000 pro-quality loops and sound effects, video scoring, notation, and unlimited audio & MIDI tracks, is only $74.95. Download a free trial today at www.acoustica.com/mixcraft"

Roland VP-330 Mk1 For Sale

YouTube via SynthDan | November 18, 2010 |

"A demonstration of my Roland VP-330 that is listed for sale on eBay. This amazing (RARE!) choir/string/vocoder was used along with the Yamaha CS80 on Vangelis's epic Blade Runner soundtrack.

This is the rare and superior Mark 1 version.

This video was shot on my cell phone, which along with YouTube's compression, kind of murdered the lush sound of this instrument. Sorry."

"This is truly a rare gem. The VP-330 combined the best of Roland's vocoder and string technology with a one-of-a-kind choir synth. The sound of the VP-330 can be heard on Vangelis's Blade Runner soundtrack, along with the incredible Yamaha CS80 synth. There were two version of the VP-330, the Mark 1 and Mark 2, and the original version of this instrument is the one to get! They're rarer and they sound better - do your research and you'll see for yourself."