Vintage 70's Freeman String Symphonizer

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"In my opinion the sound of the Freeman Symphonizer has a richness and complexity unlike any other string synth. It is as rare as it is unique. It was the first string machine ever produced! (Mr. Freeman actually invented the concept of a "string machine.") It is also the largest string machine I have ever owned and features a full 61 key keyboard and on board spring reverb. The reason to own this Freeman is the sound. It has a very unique and BIG sound. Cosmetically this Freeman is rough from being toured in the 70's BUT no expense was spared in fully restoring every inch of this machine mechanically so it plays and sounds as good as if you went back in time to the 70's and bought your own.


Everything that needed to be done was done including a complete keyboard rebushing. This machine was professionally owned/toured and then put into storage so it did not need that much work to get it perfect. The Freeman weighs 75 pounds and measures 38x33x9 so shipping will be a little expensive, please contact me for an exact shipping quote if you live outside of the USA I may be able to get it to you cheaper than the ebay shipping calculator depending on your location. I do NOT have an original pedal for this one but I have tested it with an original Freeman pedal from my near mint Freeman and it works great. (I would be charging way more for my near mint Freeman with pedal) It would be pretty easy to build your own or modify an existing pedal to work with the Freeman. In conclusion, the Freeman is not in great cosmetic shape (but still looks cool), It works perfectly, has been fully restored, and recently serviced."

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Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter with MPG-80

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SN 470722 & 460509

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Gleeman Pentaphonic synthesizer

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"Here is a rare one you don't see too often and one of about 72 made. This one is in excellent condition and working 100%. It has been serviced and needs nothing. As you can see, this one has the 99 patch memory bank (see the pitch/mod section.) It also has the factory "interval tune modification" (internal.)"

SN 8110074

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Custom Roland Jupiter-8 Reproduction Keyboard Controller

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"Up for auction is a one-of-a-kind, custom built model of the heaviest hitter of analog synthesizers, the legendary JP-8. Every “synth freq” wants one, but who can afford the $5000 or more price tag so . . . . Our small team of Houston synth experts, builder, modeler and graphic designer took this challenge from concept to reality: To build a full-scale, working keyboard controller that can be used with Arturia’s JP-8V program, soft-synths, or any other synth module. Not only a midi controller, this unit is built around a 32 voice polyphonic synth module with 375 high-quality instrument voices and 100 accompaniment styles that in demo mode, will auto-play for hours!

First, this is an exceptionally accurate model as you can see in the pictures, right down to the stainless steel screws into the beveled side panels, the acrylic crystal and polished fasteners over the faux LED display and signature rainbow of graphic buttons. Huge illuminated on/off power switch and supplied standard 3-prong power cord power up the module inside. Twelve OEM style knobs, pitch bender, LFO button, amazing crystal display and 26 slider caps do not move, light up or operate but are securely mounted to the cover that lifts up and tilts back out of the way – just like the real JP-8 – to reveal all sound selecting and programming controls.

The brain inside is a brand-new Yamaha YPT-220 synthesizer wearing a nifty Roland badge. LCD Display, 9 reverb effects and 102 built in songs allow it to stand on its own as a fully functional intro synth/keyboard, but with its midi on and local “off” – this amazingly accurate model is ready to bring even the most well equipped studio right back into 1985! We’ve used this unit with Arturia’s JP-8V synth free demo and with their on-screen display, slider movement and patch programming – we think this is an amazing combination for anyone who craves their own Jupiter 8 but simply can’t justify such an investment.

On to the back side of the unit: midi IN and midi OUT, jacks for sustain pedal (not included) and output are easily accessed. Internally, a 2.5 watt amp and speaker which is loud, clear and active until a ¼” plug is plugged in, then the speaker is silenced and all audio is redirected though this stereo output jack. Drawing less than 10 watts (unlike the real one you can fry an egg on), we keep it on and set to Sawtooth . . . certainly a surprise when people touch the keys and find sound coming from the unit itself! This unit generates no heat and never goes out of tune.

Now, this keyboard is actual size (it’s a monster) at 43-1/4” wide, 6” high and 19-1/2” deep and weighs in at about 35 lbs. Built entirely of high-grade MDF, marine plywood laminates, our Jupiter is very strong, very well built and easily moved or carried. As a model however, it needs be treated with same care a real JP-8 would require: liquids, small children and cigarettes should stay away.

You may have seen our ¼ scale JP-8 model that sold on ebay last month, or maybe the “black plastic side cheeks for the Juno-60” we produce . . . Our commitment is keeping this classic equipment at the forefront of the modern studio. This project is a result of that total commitment and the experience we have in this area. "

Also see the 1/4" version.

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Pet Shop Boys Fairlight CMI Series III for Auction

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"You are bidding on a Fairlight Series 3 music computer, its an ex Pet Shop Boys system, this unit powers up but currently doesn't boot up from the hard drive (message displays 'insert boot disk') Either the drive was wiped or has a problem. The hard disk powers up and spins up so may well take another format, it will require a set of system disks which are easily available. Current revision is rev5/6. It will need some work to bring it back to full functionality and would be ideal as a project for a collector, musician or studio. The monitor works but is intermittent, so will also need work but this should be a fairly easy fix. The music keyboard has one broken key, and 2 of the keys have been repaired. The qwerty kbd/graphics tablet has the stylus missing ( I have contacts for several replacement kbds if needed) I also have contact details for engineers who can refurb this machine to the later revision 9 Waveform Supervisor and Rev 11.39 MFX2 operating system if needed. This is a very rare opportunity to buy a complete and original system. Also comes with original operating manual and full set of flightcases, please note the keyboard flightcase has suffered major damage on one side and will need rebuilding. This machine is sold as is ,no returns and collection only from Bath in Somerset. I've had several of these systems so if you have any questions please ask. I'll add some more pics when I get a chance. Spec as follows.

Fairlight Series III
Revision 5/6
16 bit stereo
16 XLR audio outputs
1 x XLR mix output
Stereo XLR sampling input
SMPTE card
Midi card (64ch 4 x out/3x in, sync 24 I/O/clock
16 voice polyphony
up to 100Khz sampling

14 Mb RAM
250 Mb internal tape streamer
159 MB internal HD (Newbury Data)
8 inch internal floppy drive

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Clactroniks Star Synare 3 DIY

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"New Page on the Star Synare 3 in the Analog Drum Lab project – making a DIY PCB soon so watch out! If you have any information on this drum or you own it please get into contact."

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1980 SYNARE STAR S3X PRESET ELECTRONIC DRUMS PRINT AD

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Ad measures approx. 8"X10.5" inches.

1976 Star Instruments Synare Percussion Synthesizer Ad

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Approx 4 3/4" x 5".

Atom™ at Decibel

flickr By niobite "Uwe Schmidt as Atom™, playing his MPC3000 at the Decibel Festival. The right ASCII screen is a projection of his MPC's screen, probably via the IB-CRT video out card. There was a 1U synth or FX unit under the MPC as well." This one in via James

Update: you can see video of Uwe live in 2008 with a similar setup here.

ALESIS MICRON Synthesizer MODULE?

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"the keyboard section of this synth was crushed by speaker cabinet in the van while on route to a gig..

so to avoid throwing away a perfectly good micron synth brain, the unusable and damaged portion of the synth were carefully removed,and what was left was a perfectly good "Micron Synth Module" which sounds fantastic & works perfect !!

now with some imagination, and a little knowledge of wood trim..you could probably make a more professional base... or box....or cabinet.. or use it as is..."

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