Ex Philip Glass & Michael Riesman's Oberheim OB-Xa with MIDI for Auction?

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"This unit was used by Philip Glass, Michael Riesman, and the Philip Glass Ensemble for performances and recordings from the early 80's until it was retired from service on the road later in the 80's. It was then retrofitted with a MIDI interface and used only in the studio. It can be heard on a number of albums including 'La Belle et la Bête' from 1995. It has been used seldom, if at all, since that album was made, and has been in storage since 2009.

The built-in keyboard is barely functional - only about half of the keys (in the middle of the keyboard) make sound Probably all that's needed to fix this is a cleaning, but this isn't something we have wanted to bother with, because the unit is 100% functional via MIDI and that's how it was used in its last years in the studio. It could be that the keyboard has been in this condition since the 90's. The keyboard action feels fine, so it's not a problem with keys or the the bushings. The fact that the middle of the keyboard plays supports the notion that the problem is just dirt. because it's the least-used keys that don't work, because their contacts haven't been burnished by use.

I think the MIDI kit was made by JL Cooper, but am not sure. Instructions for use are on a piece of tape, shown in the pictures. Whoever made it, it works."

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Ex Howard Devoto & Dave Formula's Roland Paraphonic 505 Up for Auction?

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via the listing: "Here we have a Roland RS505 Paraphonic Analogue Synthesiser dating from 1979, originally belonging to Howard Devoto, front man of the band Magazine. It then became the property of Magazine keyboard player, Dave Formula who used it in the band and later went on to use it on the first and second Visage albums.

I bought this off Dave in 2006 and he very kindly signed (large signature) one of the wooden end cheeks in thick gold sharpie pen. Im not posting the pic of the signature for fear of replication but i promise you, you wont be disappointed. I have played it a few times and it sounds wonderful and lush. Please check Youtube for examples. Due to lack of space, ive had it in safe dry storage for a few years and recently noticed that at some point the small Ensemble rocker lever must have unscrewed and I cant locate it so you would have to try and find a replacement switch.

Overall in pretty good shape for age.Built like a tank. No major scratches and no dents."

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Korg Polysix Analog Synth SN 397074

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Vermona Perfourmer MKII CV/Gate Edition 4 OSC Analog Synth SN D07570

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"Vermona Perfourmer MKII CV/Gate Edition - 4 Part Multitimbral / 4 Voice Polyphonic / 4 OSC Monophonic True Analog Rackmount Synth. Like New Condition with Original Box and both US and UK power cords. Having formerly owned a Korg MonoPoly I can say this reminds me so much of it but much more flexible. This edition has the CV/Gate controls in the back, plus full MIDI control. Can't say enough good things about this amazing synth..."

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Sonic Potions LXR Drum Machine & Drum Synth

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Korg MS20 w/Korg35 Filter

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"The real deal, early version with the vicious Korg35 filter..."

For those wondering, the new KORG MS20 Mini filter is the KORG35 filter as well.

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Maplin 3800 Vintage Analogue Synthesiser

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"used but excellent condition Maplin 3800 analogue synthesizer, these are now incredibly rare. This machine has just come out of service with a full bill of health after being fully calibrated and checked over by one of the best synth engineers in the UK. Physical condition is excellent aside from a few marks from use. As pictured some of the knob caps are missing, they will be replaced by the time the auction ends with a similar alternative, please not the colour may differ slightly from the originals, its pretty cheap to replace them all if you want a more universal finish. This machine wipes the floor sonically with similar sized machines from Roland/Moog/ARP partly due to the Transient Generator which are normally only found on modular synths The 3800 has some useful unique features including an external input which allows you to put other instruments through the synth and a multi-stage Transient Generator which is far more flexible than a standard ADSR type Envelope generator fitted on most other analogue synths. The Transient Generator has 7 controls; Start Level (+ & -), Delay 1, Slope 1, Hold Level (+ & -), Hold Delay, Slope 2, and Final Level (+ & -). This means that you can, for example, control the Filter to close off and then open up and close off again in one envelope cycle! I don't know of many other analogue synths that can do that other than the ETI and Maplin ones. The Filter is a 24dB per octave type, just like the Minimoog, so you can get all the classic Bass and Lead sounds from this synth. Features: •48 note monophonic keyboard •Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) •2 Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) with Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Inverted Sawtooth, and Square Wave output. Square wave can be adjusted or controlled from the LFO or Transient Generator. •Pseudo random Noise generator controllable between white and pink noise. •Sample and Hold •24dB Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF) with variious control input capabilities. •Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) which allows Ring Modulation. •1 Envelope Generator with 5 controls •1 Transient Generator with 7 controls •External input which allows external signals to be matched to the synth and also generate a Trigger pulse •5 Stage Graphic Equaliser •Built in Spring reverb..."

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Blue Roland SH-101 with Mod Grip

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OBERHEIM OB-XA

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Kawai K3 Digital Wave Memory Synthesizer

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The following appears to come from the K3 Owners Manual.

"A New Approach toSound Synthesis

The Kawai K-3 synthesizer combines wave sampling technologywith true synthesis ability for a totally new approach to sound generation. ltstarts by constructing the waveform for a digital sound source from itsharmonic components. (There are 32 such waveforms built into the synthesizer,but you can program your own by assigning relative amplitudes for any 32 of thefirst 128 harmonics.) The audio signals from each oscillator are then combinedand passed through filters, LFOs, envelope generators, and other componentsusually found only in today's more advanced analog synthesizers.

Wave sampling yields very faithful reproduction of theoriginal because it produces a highly accurate description of sound produced bya piano, trombone, bass guitar, or any other instrument. The technology used,however, calls up a fixed sample and plays it back in a fashion not unlike atape recorder. Using such a fixed sound source sacrifices control over thearticulation, the way in which the sound varies over time after the musicianfirst strikes the key. Analog synthesizers, on the other hand, generallyprovide greater control over articulation and other parameters required toproduce a more "live" sound — only to lose sampling accuracy and theability to easily program the synthesizer to emulate an existing instrument.The Kawai K-3 synthesizer's digitally programmed sound sources give you thebest of both worlds: lifelike samples and complete control of articulation.

Other Features

The Kawai K-3 synthesizer has several other advancedfeatures as well:
· o Programmable velocity and aftertouch (pressure),that allow you to personalize keyboard response for each tone patch
· o Programmable stereo chorus and delay forcreating tone patches with realistic, studio quality effects
· o Weighted keyboard for a professional"feel" and accurate touch response
· o Slot for a removable memory cartridge, anexternal storage device which holds 50 additional tone patches
· o Advanced MIDI implementation including supportfor “system exclusive" messages which expand the control possible withthis world standard interface.
· o Analog and digital sound synthesis – the best ofboth worlds!"