"This is a rare early digital EPROM- based sample playback keyboard that’s kind of like a digital version of the mellotron. It's been estimated that fewer than 200 were made between 1982 and 1984.
This unit arrived here in pretty good working order but we like to refurbish all but the cheap stuff, so we asked our tech to give this one a good cleaning and servicing. He ended up spending nearly 13 hours cleaning the switches, pots and fan, rebuilding the keyboard and recapping the power supply. This is more than what we anticipated, but it had to be fully disassembled in order to get to the power supply. The power supply worked fine, we just wanted to try to extend its life for its next owner - hopefully whoever ends up with it will appreciate this work!"
"Unique synth, evolving sounds, wavetables like a PPG Wave or Waldorf Microwave. We performed the essential power regulator modification to this unit (this needs to be done or you risk doing serious damage to your Fizmo!), replaced the missing red plastic display window with a new one. Fully tested by professionals, working perfectly and sounding like nothing else. Comes with original owners manual."
"The the Roland JX one is a 90s romper built as part of the JX series. This synthesiser gives the user a lot to control in their play mode but it is not a workstation and does not have a lot of ability to truly create brand new sounds effectively you are able to tweak the presets to come up with some pretty good useful sounds this has been used by many, techno and trance artist over the 90s as a nice entry synth and also a real usable playable instrument for those that may be more likely to be focused on DJ activities while making music."
"Meet the new nanoKEY Fold: a pocket-sized MIDI keyboard designed to go wherever inspiration strikes! With its sleek, foldable design, the nanoKEY Fold fits easily into any bag, making it perfect for music makers on the move.
Featuring responsive, silent keys, customizable scales, Chord and Arpeggiator modes, and compatibility with USB-C and TRS-MIDI devices, nanoKEY Fold offers endless creative possibilities in a compact form.
Choose your color, unfold, and create music wherever you are!
Music track featured in this video was created using the nanoKEY Fold by @nothing_neue / nothingneuemusic.com"
nanoKEY Fold Overview: The Ultimate Portable MIDI Keyboard
"In this video, we’ll dive into everything that makes the nanoKEY Fold the perfect companion for music creators on the move. Watch as we break down the features, demonstrate its unique foldable design, and show how you can use it to make music anytime, anywhere!
The nanoKEY Fold packs a ton of creative options into its pocket-sized body:
Scale Guide & Chord Mode – Play in perfect key with 15 scales and use Chord mode to add instant harmonies. Flexible Arpeggiator – Explore rhythm patterns and arpeggios with customizable controls. Split Mode – Assign different modes to each side to play chords, scales, and melodies all at once. Silent Keybed – Enjoy responsive, quiet keys with adjustable velocity. Scene Customization – Save up to 15 setups and easily manage them with KORG KONTROL EDITOR. Portable & Compatible – Fits in your pocket and connects seamlessly via USB-C and TRS-MIDI.
Whether you’re a music producer, performer, or just looking for inspiration on the go, see how you can unfold your creativity with nanoKEY Fold!
Music track featured in this video was created using the nanoKEY Fold by @nothing_neue / nothingneuemusic.com
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Silent Key Bed 00:50 Velocity Mode 00:56 Scale Guide 01:03 Chord Mode 01:20 Arpeggiator 01:36 Touch Sliders & Pitch Wheel 01:48 Split Function 01:59 Connectivity 02:11 Switching Scenes & KORG Kontrol Editor 02:25 Color Options"
"Despite its ultra-compact format, nanoKEY Fold provides an immersive and versatile playing experience with a combination of powerful and creative features: Silent keybed
The membrane keyboard buttons have been designed to provide a comfortable action, with just the right amount of feel while remaining completely silent, so you can create music anytime, anywhere without disturbing those around you. Velocity can be customized to your feel with 13 different levels. Scale Guide
Choose from 15 built-in scales, and let the nanoKEY Fold LEDs guide your playing. “Easy Scale” mode ensures you play the right note with every key press.. Not only that, but by assigning a scale to a touch slider you can easily play within the scale in new and creative ways. Chord mode
Chords can be automatically assigned to each key, based on the selected scale and key. Use it on its own or in combination with other modes to unleash your creativity! Flexible arpeggiator
The nanoKEY features a powerful built-in arpeggiator with a vast array of arpeggio types and rhythm patterns that can be seamlessly modified using the built-in dedicated controls. Two touch sliders for performance and control
The touch sliders that control Pitch and Modulation can be assigned to control specific CC values or directly play notes in the selected scale! Just glide your fingers across them to unleash new depths of musical design and always in the right key and scale. Split function
This versatile function allows you to assign and play different modes for the left and right parts of nanoKEY Fold, allowing you to play your own combinations of chords, scales, and melody, or Control / Program changes.
Seamless Compatibility
With USB-C and TRS-MIDI compatibility, nanoKEY Fold effortlessly connects to your smartphone, tablet, or PC for instant plug-and-play functionality. Plus, its TRS-MIDI output allows you to interface with legacy MIDI-equipped devices like analog synths or drum machines, expanding your creative possibilities even further."
