Rhythm Machines: The rise and fall of the presets by Alex Graham

Update: An updated Rhythm Machines III is now available.

via Amazon:

"At last… an A to Z of drum machines. RHYTHM MACHINES documents the rise and fall of the preset drum machines that emerged in the late 1960s, and were manufactured in large numbers until the emergence of the programmable drum machines in the early 1980s. Nearly three hundred units are detailed here, with two hundred pages packed with colour and monochrome photographs of these highly collectable rhythm units. From Ace Tone to Korg, Roland to Yamaha – the book has detailed information on all units released by both the well-known and obscure instrument manufacturers. RHYTHM MACHINES is an essential guide for instrument collectors, drum machine enthusiasts and recording artists."

"Alex Graham is a musical instrument collector and drum machine enthusiast."

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Super Rare 70's STRIDER SYSTEMS MICROSEQUENCER USEQ

via this auction

Here's something you rarely see. This is actually the first image of one to be featured here on MATRIXSYNTH. RetroSynth Ads has a write-up on the brochure for one posted here. You can find additional posts on Strider via their label here on MATRIXSYNTH.

Update: according to this price list, these went for $569 when released.

Update2: I didn't notice at first, but the tree logo appears to represent roots to trace nodes. How cool is that? Thanks to @RetroSynthAds for calling out the cool logo.

EMS Synthi AKS Synthesizer

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"Vintage Original EMS Synthi AKS synthesizer in NEAR MINT condition.My father purchased a EMS Synthi AKS synthesizer in ruff condition.For many years he kept this Synthi in its original box and never put a hand on it.The unit is currently in working order and has been basically untouched and un-used."

Good price as well considering.

Update: I have a couple of reports in that this one might be a scam. Priced at 5,271.81 it may be too good to be true. As always be careful!

Update2: here it is from 2012.

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MOOG MINIMOOG MODEL D with Premium Stardust Dust Cover & Extras

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via this auction

"IN TERRIFIC COSMETIC CONDITION AND FULL WORKING ORDER,
WITH PRISTINE ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUAL,
PRISTINE ORIGINAL SOUND CHARTS BOOK,
A SET OF PRISTINE ORIGINAL BLANK PATCH SHEETS,
ORIGINAL NORLIN WARRANTY SHEET,
ORIGINAL NORLIN REGISTRATION CARD,
ORIGINAL NORLIN DEALER PAMPHLET,
ORIGINAL NORLIN 'POINT OF SALE' DISPLAY CARD,
ORIGINAL S-TRIG PLUG ENVELOPE,
COPIES OF CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS,
RECEIPT FOR MAJOR OVERHAUL IN 2013.
CUSTOM HIGH QUALITY 'STARDUST' FITTED DUST COVER.
BESPOKE BLACK TOUR-GRADE FITTED FLIGHTCASE (NOT PICTURED AS IT'S IN STORAGE)."

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Vermona Synthesizer w. modified Moog ladder filter

Published on Jan 15, 2017 RadekTymecki1984

VIRUS TI REVIEW The best Synthesizer out there?

Published on Jan 15, 2017 Instinct-learning

"This is my little spontaneous review of the Access Virus TI II

I Really Love the Synth and used it a shitton during the last ten years."

A look at the total integration software.

Make Noise 0-Coast + Korg SQ-1 + Doepfer Wasp Jam

Published on Jan 11, 2017 Ronnie Tone

"Jamming with 0-coast and SQ-1. Inspired by Modular on The Roof episode:" [1st video here]

Aria - Buchla Music Easel

Published on Jan 15, 2017 Pianosa

"Live jam with easel, mc202 and rytm"

Akai Synthstation 25 + Nano Studio - Trance Demo by Vanderson

Published on Jan 15, 2017 Electronic Music by Vanderson

"it's simply trance demo recorded on the Nano Studio app for iPhone."

iTunes: NanoStudio - Blip Interactive Ltd

Gerudo Valley Theme - 8-Bit Cover on a Korg MS-20

Published on Jan 15, 2017 NickBarraMusic

"Back again with another 8-Bit track on my Korg synth! This one is an adaptation of the Gerudo Valley theme from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

I went for the traditional NES sounds on this one (triangle, square, pulse waves + white noise); however there are several more tracks than would have been possible on an NES.

Hope you enjoy!"