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Doepfer MAQ16/3 MIDI Analog Sequencer w/BLUE LED

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"Brand New With BLUE LED's, Power Supply, Warranty, & Latest OS!

Fans of vintage analog sequencers will be glad of the MAQ16/3. It combines the creative potential of an analog sequencer with the advantages of MIDI. MAQ16/3 outputs the sequencing data both as control voltages (CV) and as MIDI events. MIDI Out of the MAQ may be connected to MIDI In of any sound generating MIDI device (Expander, Sampler, Synthesizer) or to a sequencer recording the MAQ data. Additionally 3 Control Voltage and Gate outputs are available for controlling vintage synthesizer equipment (e.g. the A-100 Analog Modular System). The main feature of the MAQ is the real time access to the sequence via 48 rotary potentiometers grouped in 3 rows of 16 dials each. All important parameters like first/last step, MIDI event type, MIDI channel, forward/backward/random/pendulum mode, gate time, tempo and so on are independently assigned to each row and can be changed in real time while the sequence is running. This enables very complex sequences. The rows may not only be used for generating note events but also other important MIDI events or for controlling the length of time for each step. Of course the MAQ allows the synchronisation via MIDI Clock, Start and Stop either as master or as slave.
• MIDI Sequencer featuring analog inputs
• designed in cooperation with the German band KRAFTWERK
• used by famous musicians like Kraftwerk, Human League, Jean-Michel Jarre
• 3 rows of 16 dials and LEDs each
• grey 19-inch rack-mount unit (4 height units), design fits withs A-100 and MS-404
• Assignable MIDI-Events and MIDI-Channels for the 3 rows:
◦ Note On/Off
◦ Velocity
◦ Controller 0-19, 64-74, 84, Pitchbend, Aftertouch mono and poly
◦ Program Change (for dynamic sound change)
◦ MIDI channel of another row (for dynamic sound change)
◦ Transposition of another row
◦ Gate time (length of time for this column)
◦ First/last step of each row can be limited by user
◦ MIDI channel of each row selectable
• Different modes for each row: Forward/Backwards/Pendulum/ Random
• Different timings for each row (synchronized by MIDI-Clock)
• Transposition via incoming note on events possible
• Muting of single steps and complete row possible via incoming MIDI-Program-change and note events
• External Synchronisation (via MIDI-Start/Stop/Clock-In) or
• Internal Synchronisation (sends MIDI-Start/Stop/Clock-Out)
• 32 Sequence memories (Presets) in of non-volatile memory
• full editing capabilty of all preset parameters
• Remote control of important parameters (first/last step, mode, event type, mute step, mute row and so on) via MIDI-Program-change and Note events (no Sy-Ex necessary)
• 3-digit, 7-segment display
• Operation via 8 buttons with LEDs
• Alpha-dial for rapid input of all parameters
• 3 CV and Gate outputs (3.5 mm jack sockets on rear panel):
◦ CV outputs: 1V/Octave (0...+5V)
◦ Gate outputs: 0/+10V (voltage trigger, not switched-trigger, modification for switched-trigger upon request)
• dimensions: 480 x 177 x 110 mm (19" /4 HU), weight: 3 kg
• 230V power supply (external) included
• for other mains voltages the power supply must be purchased by the customer in his country (7...12V DC / 350mA required)"

Roland MKS-70 Super JX rackmount synthesizer

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Roland V-Synth GT synthesizer keyboard

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Vintage Korg Synthe-Bass Suitcase Synthesizer

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"I bought this Korg Synthe-Bass in 1978 and have been the sole owner. I used it to play left-hand bass with a very successfuly nightclub band in the NY-NJ area called the Sheppard Brothers Plus. We even played in front of 10,000 people at the Brendan Byrne Arena at the Meadowlands for our final gig in 1986! The keyboard has been unused ever since, waiting for the right collector. Enjoy this piece of Analog History. If this thing could talk about what it had seen during those wild nights of the disco and new wave eras, a lot of people would be in trouble! Korg's Synthe-Bass (model SB 100) is a small 2-octave monophonic bass synth that had a very fat sound. It has one oscillator, an AD Envelope and a low-pass filter. Small and portable, it came in a brief-case design. Unlike many portable synths of the time, it featured full size keys. Its in great condition with only little scratch on the top of the case above the handle Pic #9."

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Analogue Solutions GT8 8 Step Dual Gate Sequencer

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"Analogue Sequencer.
8 Step dual Gate sequencer
with 8 step trigger outputs.

Width 18HP

Requires 5V

If you have a low budget, you can build up and buy modules as and when they can be afforded.

As they are single channel completely independent sequencers, they can be bought as and when they are needed, they can be clock at different clock divide ratios, they can each have different step lengths. None of these features are available with multi-channel sequencers.

These sequencers have a step out socket for each step (mainly for use with adjusting sequence length. Other sequencers use switches to change length). The advantage is that the sockets need not only be used for changing sequence length, but they can be used individually to clock or trigger other devices. The 8 step outs are basically the same as a Doepfer A161 trigger sequencer module making the CV8 and GT8 exceptional value.

When used with our master clock module MC01 , all sequencers can be reset globally from the Master Clock and they will be reset to THE LAST STEP. With just about all other sequencers, especially when using MIDI as the master clock, the sequencer must manually be stepped to the last step, otherwise when the clock is started, step 2 is in fact the first step triggered. Our automatically go to the last step eliminating this problem (see note in MC01 section for more explanation).

Main Applications

For triggering envelopes, clocking other devices, or controlling CV's. The GT8 comes with a 5V range as standard. This range is ideal for triggering most monosynths and envelopes.

If requested when ordering, the CV8 can be given a 10V range. It is possible to change to range between 5 and 10V by adding or removing resistor R13 (100K) on the main board. Having this resistor in place makes the range 10V. Changing this yourself is safe to do but will invalidate the warranty.

Controls & Sockets:
8x Gate switches (1/off/2), Step button

8x Postition LEDs.

8x step outputs, Gate 1 Out, Gate 2 Out, Clock Input, Reset Input"