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Mattel Synsonics Drums

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Instructions are printed on the back of the unit. Click the image to read. "classic electronic musical instrument by Mattel called Synsonics Drums (circa 1982). This is a model 5281. It synthesizes the percussive sounds of the cymbal, snare drum, 2 different tom tom drums, and a bass drum. Additionally, three memories are provided to allow the storage of drum patterns. The Synsonics Drums is powered by 6 C-cell batteries and has a 9 volt power supply input. A technique called multiplexing is used several times in the Synsonics Drums. In multiplexing, one line or group of lines is able to carry signals for use by different parts of the systems at different times. Some of the features: Headphone jack RCA jacks for stereo output to an external amplifier LED indicators Record and playback, 3 memory locations Snare, cymbal, tom tom, bass drum and other sounds Use fingers or drum sticks A technical manual is included that contains the internal schematic, parts list and troubleshooting guide. The unit is used, but fully functional and just requires 6 batteries or an external 9 volt power source."

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Also added to the main post where you'll find pics, audio, and details how to win this synth.

Applied Acoustic Systems Chromaphone Percussive Synthesizer

"Chromaphone combines acoustic resonators to create drums, percussions, string and synth-like instruments. Membranes, bars, marimbas, plates, strings, and tubes form pairs that get sparked into life by a mallet and a flexible noise source. The resonators' material, tuning, and coupling parameters allow the creation of a wide range of instruments and sonic colors. Whether real, innovative, or with an ethnic touch, Chromaphone will fill your music with rich and organic tones."
A few samples:
ThiagoPinhero-Cinematic.mp3
ThiagoPinhero-Chromafrica.mp3
AlexMcMahon-ChromaphoneBeat.mp3

Additional details and audio at AAS here.

MIDI-triggered Pocket Piano MIDI + Catalinbread Montavillian echo

YouTube Uploaded by bigcitymusic on Nov 22, 2011

"Here is the Critter and Guitari Pocket Piano MIDI being triggered by the Mellotron M4000D (we are not hearing the Mellotron, just the Pocket Piano).

The output of the Pocket Piano is going to the Catalinbread Montavillian Echo pedal. Sweet sound, huh? :-)
http://bigcitymusic.com"