via the seller: "I bought this at a studio sale in NYC in the late 90's and used it exclusively in my home studio until the mid-2000s both studios were non-smoking and clean. I recently had it completely tuned, cleaned, electronics checked, calibrated, bushings replaced, etc. There are some minor cosmetic issues which I tried to capture in the photos. Notably a split/crack in the wood case on the right side of the keyboard, some discoloration/staining on the keys on that side of the keyboard as well and 2 non-original knobs for 1 oscillator ('modulation mix' and 'glide'). Also, at some point someone tried to do some sort of mod, you'll notice the switch on upper left corner of the control panel, I have no idea what this was and had the non-original internals removed (the switch on the front panel is still there but could easily be removed as well). The action on the keyboard is great and all knobs and switches function perfectly with no scratching or noise. The Serial Number is 6253 which I believe makes this instrument from the mid-70s. There is also a small piece of yellow construction paper scotch taped underneath the circuit box which says "Nov. 1974" in old typewriter font."
via the seller: "Old key bed started to show signs of red glue disaster so I bit the bullet and ordered and installed a brand new keyboard assembly. Plays exceptionally good now (better quality key bed heh heh ). Enjoy! By the way You can also use the sliders to control your Roland JD 990!"
Curious how the AT is on it now. The AT on old Roland's sometimes required so much force you felt like you were going to snap the keys off.
"SynthMaster Player for iPad is the mobile player version of SnthMaster. It is targeted towards users who prefer to use presets rather than designing their own sounds during music production..."
"SynthMaster Player for iPad is the mobile player version the award winning SynthMaster software synthesizer.
It is targeted towards users who prefer to use presets rather than designing their own sounds during music production. Although it is a preset based player, users can edit the following preset parameters:
1) 8 easy parameters assigned by the sound designer
2) 2 XY Pads assigned by the sound designer
3) Effect bypass states and send amounts
4) Layer bypass states and volumes
5) Master volume, polyphony
The free app comes with 100 factory presets. When users complete registration by entering their names and email addresses they receive another 100 factory presets as a bonus!
After completing registration, users can upgrade to the Pro version of the app by purchasing the "Factory Presets" bank via In-App-Purchase (IAP). With the Pro Upgrade all of the 800 factory presets are loaded and also the following features are unlocked:
1. Users can save the changes they have made to the presets.
2. Users can purchase additional preset banks via In-App-Purchase (IAP). We currently have 28 additional preset banks that contain 1750 presets for various genres/styles.
3. Existing SynthMaster users can download their previously purchased SynthMaster preset banks inside the app, so that they don't have to purchase them again.
4. Existing SynthMaster users can export their own presets in SynthMaster v2.7 and import them into SynthMaster Player for iPad using iTunes.
BUILT-IN KEYBOARD
The built-in 2 octave keyboard with pitch and modulation wheels lets users play notes without having to connect an external MIDI controller to their iPad. With its Scale functionality, it shows the users the notes on the scale, and with its Chord functionality the user can play a certain chord by pressing a single note.
MIDI SETTINGS
SynthMaster Player for iPad supports CoreMIDI and also virtual MIDI. It acts as a virtual MIDI destination for other DAW apps. Midi input device, midi input channel, and receive midi beat clock settings can be adjusted from the MIDI Settings window.
INTERAPP AUDIO
SynthMaster Player for iPad acts as an source/instrument in InterApp Audio. We demonstrate in our user manual how to connect it to InterApp enabled DAW apps.
AUDIOBUS
SynthMaster Player for iPad acts as a source/instrument in AudioBus, with state saving enabled. We demonstrate in our user manual how to connect it to AudioBus enabled DAW apps.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Operating System Supported: iOS 7.0
Minimum Hardware Supported: iPad 3rd Generation
Recommended Hardware: iPad Air and above"
"One of the things that sold me on buying the Sys1M was the 1.20 update for the Sys1 keyboard synth with its additional waveforms. I was a bit disappointed when I received the Sys1M and learned the 1.20 update for the Sys1 keyboard was not compatible with the module. Fortunately, Roland released the update only 2 weeks after the module became available. Version 1.20 also expands the patch memory from 8 patches to 64 (8 banks of 8 patch slots). So here are more goodies you get to enjoy with the System 1M!"
"The rs150 Sequential Switch is very useful for creatively directing multiple sources to a single output. In this patch multiple waveforms from a single multi-waveform output oscillator are input into the rs150. A signal present in the ‘CLOCK IN’ input will sequentially step through the rs150 inputs. The rs150 enables each note of the sequence to select a unique waveform from the multi-waveform output oscillator which is processed differently."
"Mylast and finalsession with Kawai 100F. This unit had a comfortable Lintronics Midi In. PART 1.
Session partners: Arturia BeatStep and Ensoniq DP/Pro for the stuning FX."
Update:
KAWAI TEISCO 100F // Final Session // Part 2 // sequenced + played
Published on Jun 12, 2015 LESINDES
"PART TWO NOW of my last and final session with synth from 1977. Kawai 100F. This unit had a comfortable Lintronics Midi In.
Session partners: Arturia BeatStep and Ensoniq DP/Pro for the stuning FX.In the 2nd part of the video the synth is beeing played."
"Not too many made of these wonderful PROGRAMMABLE monophonic synthesizers. This one has been serviced/scaled etc by top tech Jimbo Walker of Stoke; now back to factory spec - ie 100% working order..."
"This is a very rare Hohner S4 string synthesizer. I have found no information about this item anywhere. Is it a prototype? I don't know. I do know its a cool paraphonic divide-down synthesizer with "cello" and "strings" sections. Two release modes, fast decay and slow decay. Three octave select buttons. Here is the sound. I am guessing it was manufactured in the mid-to-late 1970s. It operates like it should. Cosmetically, it looks fair for an instrument that has obviously been gigged. The tear in the tole on one of the close-ups has been glued. I will ship carefully, in two boxes, as it has a heavy, boat anchor style power supply with a volume pedal. Here's the only audio sample I have of it. Sorry, its half-way in. https://soundcloud.com/isopod/isobot-1wip"
via the seller: "I bought this at a studio sale in NYC in the late 90's and used it exclusively in my home studio until the mid-2000s both studios were non-smoking and clean. I recently had it completely tuned, cleaned, electronics checked, calibrated, bushings replaced, etc. There are some minor cosmetic issues which I tried to capture in the photos. Notably a split/crack in the wood case on the right side of the keyboard, some discoloration/staining on the keys on that side of the keyboard as well and 2 non-original knobs for 1 oscillator ('modulation mix' and 'glide'). Also, at some point someone tried to do some sort of mod, you'll notice the switch on upper left corner of the control panel, I have no idea what this was and had the non-original internals removed (the switch on the front panel is still there but could easily be removed as well). The action on the keyboard is great and all knobs and switches function perfectly with no scratching or noise. The Serial Number is 6253 which I believe makes this instrument from the mid-70s. There is also a small piece of yellow construction paper scotch taped underneath the circuit box which says "Nov. 1974" in old typewriter font."
