Rhodes Chroma Synthesizer, Restored & Upgraded

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Video in the listing previously posted here.

"This Rhodes Chromas is in perfect working order, sounds absolutely great, and has been thoroughly updated & reconditioned:

• CC+ Kit Installed – The original CPU board has been removed and replaced with the fabulous CC+ kit. The Chroma CC+ Kit (CPU Plus) significantly upgrades the original Rhodes Chroma synthesizer by adding essential modern features like integrated MIDI, much more program storage (200 programs in 4 banks) instead of the original's limited space, better control over parameters, and expanded MIDI functionality. It essentially modernizes the vintage keyboard, making it fully controllable via MIDI and allowing for complex patch management. It also replaces the original battery-backed memory with non-volatile RAM, eliminating the need to replace the batteries, and removing the danger of battery acid damage.

• MIDI Adapter Included – The Chroma can now send and receive MIDI. With its wooden, velocity-sensitive keyboard, it becomes a fantastic MIDI controller.

• New Power Supply Installed – The original power supply included a large, heavy transformer, and generated a lot of heat. The new switching power supply, designed in Italy specifically for the Chroma, is energy-efficient, reliable, and regulated, ensuring that the Chroma will be stable and noise-free.

• Serviced – All voice cards have had new capacitors installed. All faulty 4000-series logic chips have been replaced, along with several faulty op-amps. Faulty traces and connectors have been replaced.


All voices pass auto-tune test and play perfectly. We’ve burned in the Chroma for 8+ hours and it works perfectly and stays in tune. All keys have been removed and cleaned, and the action feels great. All key contacts have been cleaned and work correctly, with good velocity response.

Cosmetically, the Chroma has some scratches and marks from its 40+ years of use, but overall it’s quite presentable as you can see in the photos.

The Chroma includes the original flight case – however, the foam has gone bad, and has been removed. The flight case would need to be re-foamed to be used to transport the instrument.

The Chroma is available for pickup in Las Vegas, Nevada. We can also personally deliver the Chroma to the Los Angeles, Phoenix, or St. George areas for $150.

The attached video demonstrates the Chroma playing three of the factory preset sounds.

I also have a video showing all 8 voice cards (16 oscillators, 16 filters, 16 VCAs) passing auto-tune without any errors that I can send upon request."

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Roland SH7 - Fully Serviced

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"The servicing work included recapping the power supply, changing the electrolytic and tantalum capacitors throughout the unit, cleaning/lubing the front panel potentiometers.

Cosmetically its in really clean overall condition, with only minor marks and blemishes."

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Metasonix D-2000 2019 - Black/Yellow with extra tubes serviced by Eric

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"great condition, I sent it off to Eric and he went over it and I purchased extra tubes from him that I'm adding to this sale. Well packed."

JMT Synth DNVO-1A - Beatsville Edition w/ Original Box

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"This tabletop noise synth has been used only a few times for specific recordings and remains in
perfect physical and working condition. The item pictured is the actual item you will receive.

Beatsville (Japan) Exclusive Model

Beatsville description (Japanese to English Translation)

JMTSYNTH, known for its popular creative noise drone synths, has released the DNVO-1a , offering even more flexibility and excellent integration with modular synths! This exclusive Beatsville model features a white acrylic panel and an additional Gate In jack, adding a touch of glamour. It's modulated by the voltage control of a BASTL INSTRUMENTS modular. Five modulation options are applied to the main VCO, which is then output via a brutal noise filter. Each sub-oscillator, SUB1 through SUB3, has its own on/off switch, is set to a different frequency range, and the modulation frequency can be adjusted with a knob. Each one distorts the sound intensely, creating a deluge of organic noise. Additionally, the NOISE knob allows you to apply noise modulation to the main VCO, adjusting the peak point with the knob. The fifth modulator is the WAVE GENERATOR, which can be enabled with the WAVE ON switch. The "WAVE GENERATOR" allows you to adjust the frequency with the WAVE LEVEL knob, while the ATTACK and RELEASE knobs, trigger switch, and Trigger 1 through Trigger 3 knobs allow you to create periodic, rhythmic vibrato and pitch bend. Random, rhythmic bends and long-period ups and downs can also be freely adjusted. This is a very practical technique, as it can be combined with noisy sounds to create noise synth sounds that add rhythmic elements without becoming monotonous. The DNVO-1a (Deluxe Edition) offers three types of trigger type switches. The top position, MIX, mixes the timing determined by the Trigger 1 through Trigger 3 knobs and sends it to the VCO. The bottom position, REPEAT, creates a regular rhythm and rhythmically modulates the VCO. The center position, GATE (OFF), is a special mode that allows the built-in envelope generator-type LFO to be generated from an external gate signal input to the Gate In jack (Trigger 1 through Trigger 3 are turned off, and the trigger is generated from the gate signal input to the Gate In jack). For example, if a gate signal is input from an external sequencer module, you can adjust its waveform with the ATTACK and RELEASE knobs before sending it to the oscillator. The additional CV IN jack also allows you to connect the CV OUT from an external modular or other device to modulate the VCO with an external CV! Everything is intuitive, allowing you to create even the most complex sounds. Furthermore, by connecting to external modular synths, you can explore the variety of analog synth sounds colored by JMTSYNTH's organic noise. This is an outstanding desktop synthesizer with a wide range of synth sounds."

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FIRST TOUCHES OF Sonicware ELZ_1 PLAY Synth/ INCREDIBLE SOUNDS AND FEATURES

video upload by Maria Calfa-DePaul

"This was recorded right after I unboxed this amazing instrument that just got a huge update to include original waverables by Waldorf
I am very impressed with this synth. I have many Livens by Sonicware and love them but this is in a whole other category
I know I’m going to enjoy this synth and it will take me a long time to do all that it’s capable of."

Prophet 2002, Emulator II, Ursa Major Stargate 323 - Ambiant

video upload by Valmont

"Modified E-mu Emulator II (diy DAC tweak) stacked with a Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002 (the best sounding sampler in this game imo)

I reinjected a bit of the Ursa Major into itself at the console to create a more 'harmonic' effect - i.e. controlled feedback :)

Really happy to have grabbed a Prophet 2000 again… via YouTube!! I actually traded for it thanks to a Swiss friend from around here (if you’re reading this Fernandez, thanks again lmao)
As for the Emulator, I went to Belgium to pick it up with my father. The seller was an og Front 242 fan, which is why he bought it in the first place. I’m so happy it ended up with me given that background. This instrument means a lot to me ; if not the whole reason I started getting into synths in the first place when I was a teenager (you may look for one of my very old Youtube video ha)
You’ll see it at my next concerts believe me, I'm gonna put Emulators where they belong : not in retired billionaire's museums, but on fking stages!!

https://iconism.io/frame/valmont"

The Anti Drum Machine

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"Back in May at Superbooth one instrument that absolutely gripped me as one of my highlights of the show was the Manifold Research Centre Antilope. It’s a semi-modular, Eurorack compatible instrument that sits somewhere at the crossroads of being a drum machine, a groovebox, a percussion synthesizer, an FX processor, an experimental noise synth all tied together through an exploration of feedback and resonance.

In this video I’ll be exploring each aspect of the Antilope section by section to understand how they work and what they can do. We’ll take a look at how it operates as an instrument in its own right, but also various different ways that you can integrate it with other gear.

Transparency Notice: Manifold Research Centre kindly sent over the Antilope for me to make videos about; I haven't otherwise been paid but I do get to keep the unit sent to me. Manifold Research Centre have not asked nor been given any editorial oversight into the video's content.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:17 Introducing the Architecture
00:04:01 Interlude 1
00:04:23 The Filter
00:10:36 Interlude 2
00:11:27 Overdrive
00:18:55 Interlude 3
00:19:32 The FX
00:33:27 Interlude 4
00:34:15 The "Core" (Sequencer and Modulation)
00:45:09 Interlude 5
00:46:13 External Sequencing
00:49:58 Melodic Sequencing
00:51:57 External Clocking and Reset
00:56:40 Antilope Processing Audio
01:06:59 Final Thoughts"

Keeper // Nagra IV-D, Pladask Elektrisk Draume, Make Noise Morphagene

video upload by Mete Sezgin

2 X EMS Universal Sequencer with 2 X EMS Synthi #emsuniversalsequencer #emssynthi #emssynthiaks

video upload by analogia pl

"EMS slav squat sessions, part 1.

Universal Sequencer on the right is master and the one on the left is synced to it. Otherwise it’s an equivalent of two Synthi AKS playing side by side."

FARFISA POLYCHROME (1979)

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

"Chapters
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00:00 Musical Interlude 1
01:29 description
02:08 Vocal Chorus (Chor) section
04:00 Strings section
04:45 Musical Interlude 2
05:11 Ensemble (polyphonic Synth / Brass) section
05:51 Modulation (chorus)
06:12 Phaser
07:40 Musical Interlude 3
08:40 General Controls (double octave, white noise and after touch)
10:48 Percussive (Piano) section
12:15 Muscial Interlude 4

FARFISA POLYCHROME - 1979
A gigantic instrument with an equally huge sound - was this the ultimate string machine of the era? With 4 independent sections of Divide Down-based instruments with lots of modulation capabilities - our bets are in. The Polychrome uses octave-divider technology to achieve full polyphony meaning you can effectively play a 61 note chord.

It's a big-boned piece of gear, wide and surprisingly deep - it shares the same measurements as the ELKA SYNTHEX but adds a couple of kilos of weight - this to comfortably fit all the circuit boards inside.

We have an additional unit available for purchase - in excellent condition with the original carrying bag included - if you're interested please don't hesitate to contact us for more info, price and photos.

Most of the Farfisa Polychrome specifications are in the video as text already but a quick spec sheet would look like this :

There are four main instrument groups with individual preset sounds that are selectable one at a time

1. Percussive - 6 presets in. all (Piano, Harpsichord, Clavichord and the latest in modern piano emulation - Honky Tonk). This section is equipped with a dedicated filter with Brilliance, Decay and Emphasis parameters, effectively it doubles as a polyphonic synthesizer section.

2. Strings - 1 single preset with 3 octaves selectable simultaneously to form a massively huge string section.

3. Ensemble - 3 Brass preset sounds with an expanded filter section of brilliance and emphasis filter as well as attack and decay controls. There's an error in the video text here : all presets are 'free' - meaning you can adjust the parameters of all sounds. You can get a wide variety of sounds here, from synth leads to basses, brassy chords, you name it.

4. Vocal Chorus - Now this is special : 3 haunting choir preset sounds with an additional free mode, with access to Resonance and Cutoff parameters."