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LELL PSR * RARE VINTAGE ANALOG SOVIET USSR DRUM MACHINE

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Lel' PSR is the digital drum machine that has a built-in sequencer for 8 songs, 32 patterns of the factory (64 of user), 16 styles, each of them contains 2 variations. Maximum duration of the composition - 255 bars. Minimum tempo value from 40 to 250. It contains 12 internal sounds of percussion instruments: bass drum, bongo, clap, gong, rim, snare, tom1, tom2, tom3. Each of sounds has an accent.

Preset styles: Bossanova, Samba 1-2, Cha-Cha 1-2, Kazachok 1-2, Swing 1-2, Waltz 1-2, Big band 1-2, Tango 1-2, Rock 1-2, Beat 1-2, Disco 1-2, Reggae 1-2, Lezginka 1-2, March 1-2, Heavy Metal 1-2, Slow Rock 1-2.
Functional buttons: song, time, pattern, +/-, copy, clean 4/4, (3), Midi, step mode, metronome, forward, backward, stop, pause, accent, sounds (12 drums).
Display: # song, # pattern, bar, step, duration of step, value.
Back panel: midi input/output, audio output right/left, input for a tape recoder, headphones.

Specifications:

— Signal-to-noise ratio - 60 dB
— Power consumption - 11 W
— Mains voltage - 12 V
— Dimensions - 350х220х50 mm
— Weight - 3,2 kg (approx. 7.10 lbs)"

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CS-80 Video - Alpha from Albedo 0.39 Vangelis

Published on Oct 18, 2012 by jbfairlight

"My wife Myriam plays (for the first time Alpha from Albedo 0.39 Vangelis album) with Yamaha CS-80 and Yamaha REV-1.

Sorry for the mistakes, but the score was of very poor quality and written in very small characters..."

Vermona DRM1 MKIII Analog Drum Synth with CV Triggers

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Dark Energy II Product Page Live

The Dark Energy II product page is live.

"As the Dark Energy (I) had to be discontinued because an important electronic part (CEM3394) is no longer available we decided to do a redesign of the Dark Energy. The new Dark Energy II looks like the Dark Energy I at first sight. But the basic sound of Dark Energy II is clearly different from version I because of the new circuits for VCO, VCF and VCA."

You'll find the full list of specs here.

Click the pic to the left for the super size shot.

RichyHo's Rack Planner Updates - Nears Beta & Adds New Formats

Published on Oct 15, 2012 by Richard Horsman

"RichyHo's Rack Planner continues to take shape with zoom-to racks."

Richard Horsman wrote in to let us know The Horsman Modular Planner now supports Roland System 100m and erthenvar/ PulpLogic 1U tile modules. A beta version will be going out to beta testers soon. You can find updates on RichyHo's Facebook page here and discussion on Muff's here. When released, the planner will run USD 20 / GBP 12.50.

The Synthesizer in Mid 20th Century Science Fiction

This one comes in via the author Nicholas C. Laudadio.

"This article examines the role electronic music and musical instruments played in the musicological discourse of the mid-twentieth century by analyzing two early sf stories about synthesizers: Charles Harness’s novella “The Rose” (1953) and Lloyd Biggle, Jr’s short story 'The Tunesmith' (1957). It argues that science fiction echoed both the concerns of critics fearful that new electronic forms would “dehumanize” music and the optimistic rhetoric of those who dreamt of the technology’s enormous potential. I argue that by examining sf’s contribution to the perception of electronic music and musical instruments, one can find a prescient analysis of the consequences of an increasingly technologized culture, as well as a farsighted and thoughtful analysis of a nascent technology that would soon become one of the most significant cultural developments of the twentieth century."

Unfortunately the full article is currently only available to those with library access to JSTOR, which should include most university students. If you have access, enjoy.

Something New from Elektron In the Works

"Tradition & Future"

Looks like new hardware. Note the side buttons and the knobs over the bottom row of buttons. That is not the current Octatrak.

http://www.tradition-and-future.com./

Update: one more pic via Computer Controlled in the comments.

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5

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Sequential Circuits Pro One Fully Restored SN 9580

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"This instrument has been rebuilt from the ground up, including 40+ hours of my time as well as $500+ just put into it at Wine Country Sequential, the country’s premier Sequential Circuits specialists. I told Wine Country to “Do whatever it takes to make this synth work as though it just came off the line”. They did better than that! This instrument is truly in perfect operational condition and is ready to perform well for another 30 years. Operationally and sound wise, this synth is unquestionably a 10 out of 10.

There are two scratches on the back and a few on the bottom, other than this the unit is in great shape cosmetically. Easily 8.5 out of 10.

Work done on unit includes:
· New, custom made American Red Oak wood ends (you also get the original walnut ends)
· Every potentiometer and switch cleaned and lubed, checked for correct operation
· J-Wire keyboard fully serviced, every key’s wire and the bus bar meticulously cleaned with DeOxit and then coated with Silver Oxide to ensure years of accurate triggering

· All keys leveled out
· All keyboard bushings replaced using the “Archive Sound” Pratt-Read keyboard rebuild kit, bringing it back up to fresh from the factory action
· Case-mounted power supply completely rewired, new original-style Fuse Holder installed, new power cord installed
· 2.2uF Power Supply bypass capacitors replaced with higher V rated 35v caps
· High quality IC sockets added for several of the chips to make servicing and replacement of chips more efficient

· Replaced 4049 ICs for the Gate Controller, Sequencer and Arpeggiator
· Rebuilt Noise circuit, including replacing/socketing the 5532 Dual Op Amp and replacing electrolytic capacitors
· Replaced LM348 Quad Op Amp and TL082 JFET-Input Dual Op Amp IC chips across the board
· All oscillators tuned and calibrated per factory service manual procedures
· 2 full 50 hour Reliability Burn-In test cycles performed at Wine Country, making sure synth continue to operate flawlessly after all components reach max operating temperature

Extras: If you buy this synth, you will also receive the following extras:
· The original wood ends, power cord and case screws
· The “CAIG Audio Survival Kit”, including DeOxIT deoxidizing solution, spray and tube ProGold preservative and lubricant for plated metal connections, spray and tube CaiLube lubricant for plastic and carbon compound faders and switches, spray and tube Lint-free swabs, brushes, and cloths 5" x 8" carrying case
· Printed and Electronic versions of the Pro One Operation Manual, schematics, third party patches, more.."