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Vintage 1970's Ace Tone MultiVox Rhythm Ace FR-8L Analog Drum Machine

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"Manufactured by Ace Electronics in Japan and marketed in the US by Multivox. Founded in 1960 by Ikutaro Kakehashi, Ace Tone can be considered an early incarnation of the Roland Corporation, which was also founded by Kakehashi. The FR-8L was Ace Tone predecessor to the Roland TR-77.

This particular model appears to be the portable version of the FR-8L, having a carrying handle and rugged case vs. the wood grain finish of other versions. The unit is in very good cosmetic condition for its age. Output was tested using a 1/4" headphone jack and all functions appeared to work. As noted in the description condition, there is a slight scratching sound in the potentiometer slider for a couple of the drum effects, but when set, they work fine.

After powering on the unit, the "Start/Stop" touch sensitive metal button on the upper left is pressed to start and stop the rythm."

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Roland Rhythm 700

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July 1994 ROLAND JV-1000 Music Workstation Brochure

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Note it had two displays.

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CHEETAH MS6, SX16, & MD16R Brochures

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ENSONIQ ESQ-1 Brochure

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ENSONIQ MIRAGE & MIRAGR Rack Brochures

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SIEL EXPANDER 80, MIDI EXPANDER, & MIDI Computer Interface Brochures

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Rare Vintage TBS-303 MKII Bassline Mono Synth (TB-303 clone)

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"This rare analog bass machine sounds amazing. It does have some nicks and needs a clean up (thus the price) but not only is this synth a lot of fun, it nails the classic 303 sound with midi control, all solidly built in Europe."

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Roland SH-09 SN 138413 w/ Original Box

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"Time capsule Roland SH-09! Very rare opportunity.

Complete check up by professional vintage keyboard technician (October 2017). All sliders and switches move freely and invites to inspiring sound creation.

As for future proofing, the SH-09 has been updated with new, over spec'd, power supply electrolytic capacitors.

But other than that, it is EXACTLY the way it was sold at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) 15 November 1982.

Just look at the picture from inside of the SH-09, INSANE!

Some marks and dimple dent on the right side panel, check pix#5 and 6.

The SH-09 sounds amazing. It is very solid and snappy. Great filter. Not to mention that astonishingly deep Square wave base..."

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