via this auctionSN C33723
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
MXR 185 Digital Drum Computer
via this auction
"The MXR 185 Digital Drum Computer was a noble but brief attempt by MXR to break into the once burgeoning market of the drum machine frenzy in the early 80s. The Founder of MXR and also Alesis, Keith Barr, saw the potential for an "in" into the market and decided to consult both Roger Linn and Tom Oberheim on the design concepts of a proper digital drum machine. At the time of the development of what was to become the 185, Roger Linn who reveling in the glory of the LM-1, was just putting the finishing touches on the LinnDrum and Tom Oberheim who already had massive success with the DMX was looking to make improvements with the DX. The MXR 185 was one of the EARLY drum machines and was directly modeled after the Linn and Oberheim concepts. Unfortunately, the MXR was unable to recreate the allure of the Linn and DMX which were already de facto staples in the music industry. Though this drum machine definitely embodies the essence of the earliest drum machines, it really didn't offer anything that made the buyer want to change what they had and with MIDI popping up on the scene at this time, MXR was just a little behind in what was a very high-pace and ferociously competitive time in the electronic music instrument industry...
First off, this unit is really clean. This would be perfect for a museum or for a Rompler Mod project. The sounds are thick and chunky like a Linn and just dripping with character. The unit does NOT have MIDI though there are MIDI to PPQ converters out there to make it run on MIDI. The sequencer section has a couple of limitations like: You can't change programs while the sequencer is running. You have to press stop, change patterns and then press start again. The unit does not like corrupt patterns. I have confirmed that the CR2032 memory battery in this unit is dead so if the unit sits long enough with no power, the memory starts to fault and then you will have to program the pattern again. All this unit really needs though is someone to take it under their wing and give it a purposeful life again. It's very cool, very rare and very clean."Fully Restored ARP Pro Soloist with Lighted Sliders
via this auction"beautiful ARP Pro Soloist with lighted LED sliders installed. The aftertouch sensor works perfectly, and the unit is a joy to play. This synth has the much sought after 4034 transistor ladder filter in it, unlike Pro Soloists that came later. The unit has been fully restored and calibrated, and it plays beautifully. The following has been done:
*New key bushings for smooth, even keyboard action
*Power supply upgraded for smooth DC and low ripple
*All electrolytic and tantalum capacitors replaced*All switch contacts completely cleaned of corrosion and dirt
*Lighted sliders added
*logic chips upgraded to modern equivalents"
Roland CP-40 Pitch to midi converter
via this auction
"'The CP-40 converts audio signals from microphone or line-level input sources into MIDI signals in real time.
Audio information, whether from someone singing or playing electric guitar, is instantaneously converted into MIDI signals. This conveniently allows you to gain control over other MIDI devices- without requiring a MIDI keyboard, or guitar controller.
Volume and Pitch changes are also controllable..'
From CP-40 users manual"
MOOG MKPE Parametric Equalizer 3Band Rackmount EQ
via this auction"There are 3 overlapping bands of EQ with +/- 20db of gain available, plus an output section with drive and gain controls. It's physically clean and works perfectly- a great EQ, especially for shaping bass and synthesizer sounds."
VINTAGE MAESTROVOX ORGAN SYNTHESIZER
via this auctionUpdate: auction link updated. Thanks goes to popman in the comments for letting us know. Some pics of the inside below.
"As you can see this organ is in very good clean well looked after condition and has all knobs, switches, power cords, valves etc and the only thing that I can see that is missing is 2 of the 4 rubber stoppers on the outside base of box.
When I plug this in all valves light up everything turns on and the speaker works fine as when you move the lever under the keys (guessing volume lever as it makes a pitched noise and the more you push it along the louder the noise gets).When I press the keys I get no noise from them so there be a loose wire inside the keyboard stopping this from working or I'm not turning the right button or clicking the right switch or turning them to the right position together.
The outer box is dirty from years of just sitting somewhere but should clean up well and I nearly forgot to mention the speaker outer plastic covering is missing that you can see in picture.
This has serial No. 1364 on the plate.
This has a weight of 15 kg's when packed..."Restored First Ondioline—the original portable synth.
Electronisch muziekinstrument: Jenny Ondiolini (1948)
YouTube Uploaded by BeeldenGeluid on Oct 16, 2010
via this auction
"First-Generation Ondioline, one of only two known to exist. A historic instrument—the jewel of any collection—that is also completely playable.
Georges Jenny designed the Ondioline, the world's first portable synth, in 1941. The Ondioline was truly revolutionary: it was designed to mimic a wealth of instrument sounds—violin, cello, saxophone, trumpet, even guitar and mandolin. It did this with breathtaking accuracy, not only given the time period, but also when judged with modern ears.
The few similar instruments that preceded the Ondioline, like the Trautonium and Novachord, weighed hundreds of pounds, incorporated thousands of parts, and produced primarily futuristic tones. But the Ondioline was slim, lightweight and portable, and could produce scores of sound variations that included incredibly accurate imitations of a wide range of instruments.
The second version of the Ondioline is the most well-known: It features a keyboard sitting on top of a companion amplifier, both housed in handsome wooden cabinets. These began production in 1950 and are incredibly rare themselves (knowledgeable estimates have 700 of these keyboards having been produced, most of which stayed in Europe).
YouTube Uploaded by BeeldenGeluid on Oct 16, 2010
via this auction
"First-Generation Ondioline, one of only two known to exist. A historic instrument—the jewel of any collection—that is also completely playable.
Georges Jenny designed the Ondioline, the world's first portable synth, in 1941. The Ondioline was truly revolutionary: it was designed to mimic a wealth of instrument sounds—violin, cello, saxophone, trumpet, even guitar and mandolin. It did this with breathtaking accuracy, not only given the time period, but also when judged with modern ears.
The few similar instruments that preceded the Ondioline, like the Trautonium and Novachord, weighed hundreds of pounds, incorporated thousands of parts, and produced primarily futuristic tones. But the Ondioline was slim, lightweight and portable, and could produce scores of sound variations that included incredibly accurate imitations of a wide range of instruments.The second version of the Ondioline is the most well-known: It features a keyboard sitting on top of a companion amplifier, both housed in handsome wooden cabinets. These began production in 1950 and are incredibly rare themselves (knowledgeable estimates have 700 of these keyboards having been produced, most of which stayed in Europe).
Simmons SDS-V Professional Drum Synthesizer
via this auction"Made in England, the S Drum Synthesizer unit is has Rack mount Braket and Included Seven Processor Unit: 1 x Bass, 1 x Snare, 3 x Tom Tom, 1 x Cymbal, 1 x Hi Hat, the unit is Used and Good Working Condition, has Some of a Minor Wear of the Body and Dirty Front and Not Included other Accessories, System unit Only with Power Cord, Please use the pictures as your guide, Check out my auctions other Items"
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