Linn LM1 with MIDI and Hideaway Mods SN 00256

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"Quite likely the best LM-1 Drum Computer on the planet, improved by Dani at Hideaway, one of the best techs in the world for this sort of classic gear.

From Dani: here is a link to test recording I made of the custom VCA retrofit I designed for this LM-1 along with a couple of pictures of my custom VCA pcb and the Kenton MIDI retrofit I installed: https://soundcloud.com/hideaway-studio/12-channel-midi-vca-test-segue-01 That mod I designed is a full blown custom pcb in there sporting a midi controlled VCA on every drum channel (which can be switched on/off if required) - its the only one of its kind to date.

In excellent cosmetic condition and perfect working order. UK voltage. Serial number 256. Ultra-careful packing 24GBP."

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Forat F9000 rare modded Linn 9000

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"Ultra-rare, ultra-powerful (and ultra-confusing until you've spent a few hours getting your head around it, because many controls are re-purposed): Bruce Forat's elaborate take on the classic Linn 9000, adding tons of features, fixing bugs in the original system, and generally turning it into a mainstay of hit record production for a couple of decades (Madonna, Babyface, Glen Ballard etc). Fully checked at VEMIA in March 2024. 240V. Not in super cosmetic condition - these machines are nearly always workhorses - check the photos. Big and heavy: packing 20GBP."

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AceTone FR 1 SN 136010

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"Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-1 1960s Excellent condition unit, very good working condition the Snare sounds at a lower volume compare others world’s first transistorized drum machine, made in japan by -Pre Roland company Big warm sounds - 16 different rhythm with mute functions. The beast is able to create new ryhtms with combinaison avec 1 presets ! many of new rythms are really powerfull an very playable ! great possibility ! The FR1 will come with its original square pedal"

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Soundmaster Memory Rhythm SR-88 w/ Original Box & Manual

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Alpha Base Analog Drum Synthesizer

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Waldorf Streichfett String Synthesizer

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"Waldorf Streichfett in excellent condition. Tested and confirmed to fully function. Includes USB b to a cable, but not the power brick."

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PPG Wave 2.3 Digital Sythesizer SN 01381

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"PPG Wave 2.3 Digital Sythesizer for sale in excellent condition and perfect working order.

Serviced and freshly checked over by James Walker and playing beautifully. In very good condition. Commission sale on behalf of the owner.

It has been maintained for the owner by James Walker and he's just completed a fresh checkover and assessment:

The synth is all working well, there are no noisy pots and all the front panel controls work flawlessly. The original LCD has been changed to a high brightness VFD which gives better performance and contrast. It also negates the need for a high frequency power supply for the old LCD backlight which was removed with the original LCD.

All the voice cards are working and the filters sound matched as much as is possible.

Some of the keyboard j-wire contacts show signs of requiring alignment and cleaning which will be completed before shipping so the synth is working completely without any issues."

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Moog One 16 Voice Analog Keyboard 61-Key Synthesizer SN MONEDEMOX

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Alesis A6 Andromeda

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"The only problem with this synthesizer is that it has a bent B key, see pictures. The key works just fine, but it is off-centered from the rest. I injured the key many years ago while carrying it from the car to a practice space. I also included pictures of the auto-tuning screen. There are working 16 oscillator voice so this is quite a useful feature after you first turn it on. The A6 could auto-tune your notes all the time, but I have that setting turned off and generally just do it when I first turn it on."

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Vermona DRM

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"I had this beautiful drum machine shipped over from Bulgaria in 2023 and it’s likely the only original DRM in this good of condition in the US. Has the original leather briefcase that goes with it as well.

There’s not much content on this machine online (and there are very few left in good condition) so I just uploaded a demo/jam on YouTube (see below). And here’s my elevator pitch: The 1987 Vermona DRM is THE drum machine to buy if you want the analog sounds of the drum machines from the 70’s combined with the sequencing control of drum machine’s introduced in the 80’s. The DRM was Vermona’s answer to Roland’s 808. It has a 32 step sequencer, with all 32 steps visible and controllable at once for any one of the 12 analog drum sounds, which is incredible and a very unique/rare workflow. On top of that each sound has a dedicated volume control on a fader which makes it super interactive and quick, therefore being great for performance as well.

I’ve spent the past couple years programming drums on either this or my Elektron Syntakt. There’s more flexiblity on the Syntakt obviously but I still could never get my Syntakt to sound as “analog” as the DRM. Even with the analog circuits on the Syntakt, nothing sounded as good in a mix as the DRM.

And it just looks so cool.

I’m selling both the DRM and the Syntakt because I’m ready for a change, specifically wanting to do more with live drums.

Only 'negative' note with the DRM is that I could never figure out how to get the MIDI to work. I have the latest version eprom chips (ver 10) installed but it still always acted weird when I tried to input MIDI clock. Could be my mistake but it also could be an issue with the MIDI circuitry, not sure. Oh and the “cymbal” circuit likely needs a recap as it doesn’t produce sound all of the time. This is a recent development but hasn’t bothered me because I didn’t use the cymbal sound much anyway since I prefer the sound of the open hi-hat."

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