Clavia Nord Micro Modular

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Image of the packaging and power supply for anyone looking...

ARIES MODULAR ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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"Aries was an innovative company located in Massachusetts that sold modular synthesizers in either kit form or pre-assembled through the late 1970's. Aries modules sound very much like Moog equipment (the voltage controlled filters are clearly a patent infringement) and use a similar patching system, except that mini jacks are used to make connections rather than the standard 1/4" leads.

As a result, Aries equipment is quite compact (by standards) and a fraction of the price of a second hand Moog or Emu system. With the exception of the Aries III, most of the systems were housed in rather bland plywood cases, and designed to be used for serious academic or studio work. (Aries assumed that its customers were serious bad-ass synthesists who would not care about cosmetics.)

The Aries marketing department appears to have had something of an attitude problem, and its promotional literature shows a clear distain for the pre-set and portable synthesizer market.

The Aries manual is prefaced with comments that "you bought one of our systems, so you're obviously not an idiot and we won't insult your intelligence by explaining basic functions to you". Potential customers were assured in a mildly threatening tone that modular synthesizers were the ONLY choice of a real musician.


Aries modular systems were not cheap, and ranged from about $1,400 for a very basic System I to almost $4,000 for a complete Series IV (in 1978 dollars!). At the same time, they were successful enough to drive Moog out of the kit market, and establish a reputation for well made, if ugly synthesizers. When I have had to bring Aries modules across the border, Customs has had trouble believing that this is musical equipment and not military surplus!

Pictured here are close-ups of four Aries modules: To the left are the (from left to right) AR-331 Pre-Amp/Envelope Follower, the AR-334 Sequencer and the AR-318 Sample and Hold. To the right is the AR-315 Balanced Modulator. Note the slight cosmetic and colour variations from year to year. Many of the modules had dual controls, such as the 8/16 event Sequencer. Pitch was set manually with the rotary pots, not an easy thing to do given the cramped space."

Update via Peter Grenader in the comments:
"Aries was NOT a patent infringement! That's completely inaccurate and I dare say ignorant comment. Electrically they were one of the best-designed synthesizers ever produced. These guys were engineers and smart ones at that. This becomes immediately obvious to anyone who sweeps their schematics and knows what they're looking at. Aries was the real deal.

Let's not forget the ARP 2600 was designed by Aries' co-founder Dennis Colin and would have been twice a good as it was if it wasn't later cheapened up by Pearlman who replaced the active CV mixers with passive summers which introduced bleed and interaction which wouldn't have been there if they had stuck to Colin's initial design.

Think twice before passing the Aries off as just another 'kit'. They're dual core VCOs were probably the best ever in the history of modular analog instruments."

MOOG Minimoog Model 204D with MIDI

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Always read the auction details in full before bidding. This one is in need of repair.

Interesting that the MIDI mod has a switch. In a live performance situation this could be very useful.

Crumar Orchestrator with Pedals

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"CRUMAR Orchestrator String Machine with (3) Foot Pedals, namely: Pedal Board, Swell Pedal, & Filter Pedal. It's a 61 Note Keyboard; No Midi; Sounds : " String ", " Bass ", " Piano ", " Harps ", & " Cord ". These sounds can be used individually or collectively. The Orchestrator String Machine is a bit heavy but a very SOLID piece of musical equipment. Foot Expression Pedal with case; Brass Filter with case; & 13 Note (G-G) Foot Pedal with case.

Crumar is an Italian company which manufactured synthesizer keyboards in the 70s and 80s. Its name is taken from that of its founder, Mario Crucianelli. Crumar synthesizers are comparable and contemporaneous to Moog synthesiers and other analog synthesizers.

The Crumar Orchestrator (pictured above) was unique in its ability to split parts across the keyboard (similar to the ARP Solina). With numerous front panel controls the orchestrator was a flexible solution for keyboardists and sound programmers alike. The Orchestrator offered unique dynamic and filter controls for Violin, Cello, Piano and Clavichord."

YAMAHA PSS-680 with light-theremin mods

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"Yamaha PSS-680 "MusicStation" digital synthesizer, with mods. It comes stock with: MIDI in/out/thru jacks, 99 voices, 99 rhythms, vibrato/ duet/ sustain/ reverb/ portamento & stereo-chorus effects, transpose/tuning/attack rate/decay rate/ frequency/ feedback level/ modulation level & total level synth parameters, a four-bank drumpad array, a "custom drummer" mode that let's you program your own beats, bass/chord/orchestra accompaniments, a programmable pitchbend wheel, plus some memory banks and other cool buttons. I've added a mod to the pitch wheel function. the first toggle switch engages the photocell while the second toggle switch determines if the pitch will go up or down. The photocell then lets you "play" the pitch of the keyboard notes much like a light-sensitive theremin. The manual is online in case you'd like a copy."

MOOG The Rouge with Original Box

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"Moog 'Rogue' analog synthesizer. It was purchased new in 1984 from Goodman Music in Anahiem, Ca. The serial# is 7639. It has not been powered up for 10yrs or so, but all functions worked well the last time it was played. It comes with all of the original documentation; owners manual, technical service info including schematics with some part#'s, service center listings. Lots of info about this unit is on the web.

Some of the white lettering is worn off around the master volume knob and one of the sliders in the area, upper right hand side, see pic.

The original box has water stains on one end but I don't believe the unit itself has gotten wet, it is isolated in the box with styrofoam packing and a cardboard insert, see pics."

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Waldorf XTk

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The Akai S900 Blog

click here for a new blog on the Akai S900 by KONEY. Remember if you have an RSS reader like Bloglines, subscribe to it and you will get new posts as they come in.

There's a ton up on the Akai Blog already including a JoMoX X-Base 09 drum kit.

Electribe EMX-1, no faceplate

flickr by jimgskoop (click for some mouse-overs)

via JimG in the comments of this post. Click here for the set with more shots of the inside.

Moog prototype SL-8 synthesiser

flickr by Neil Vance
1983 - full size

You can find more info and another image here.

Update via Jared in the comments: "A nice first hand write-up of its development and how quickly it met its demise at NAMM can be found here."

Update: one more scan via Niel here. This one is a full article.

Update: another panel shot via Niel.

Update via rick in the comments:
"more pics here: Audities Foundation
its currently not on display."

Editing on the JD-990

"Shown is an edit screen from the JD-990. This is the "structure" page, which determines how the processing blocks are to be organized in a given patch. The ability to do this is one of the improvements that the JD-990 has over the JD-800; the JD-800's processing architecture is fixed in the configuration shown on the left side. On the right side, we see a ring-modulation type patch. Tone C goes through a TVA (equivalent to a VCA), and then is multiplied by tone D. (The "R" in the box represents ring modulation, which is implemented in the digital realm by simple multiplication of the individual samples from each input. Ring modulation is one of the few synth functions that is difficult to do well in analog circuitry, but trivially easy to do in digital synthesis.) The patch then passes through two TVFs (equivalent to VCFs), and a final TVA to shape the output." click here for the full post on Sequence 15.

Workspace and Environment: Yip-Yip

"What is your favorite piece of hardware?
Jason: Korg MS-10. I've had it for five years or so and it's the perfect synthesizer.
Brian: I just got a Moogerfooger freqbox, so I am pretty excited about that. My Synare PS-1 is probably still my favorite though."

click here for the full interview on trash_audio.

LL Electronics RozzBox thru Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo (tape)

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here's the new L.L. Electronics 5-voice Polyphonic Rozzbox running into a vintage Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo (tape echo). Sounds amazingly cool, huh? bigcitymusic.com"

Harmonic Hum

YouTube via Analogger
"This was just a happy accident I came across today. I was getting ready to do another video and I engaged the Pigtronix Attack Sustain pedal with the volume and harmonics knobs turned up. My guitar wasn't plugged in so I got this loud hum...made even louder by the Attack Sustain's massive compression. I engaged the HOG and it generated perfect harmonies relative to the hum. Instant drone. Pretty cool. I fed that into the Echolution and messed with the HOG's lowpass filter.

If you don't have the expression pedal plugged into the HOG then you can use the Expression Button which will alter a parameter depending on which expression mode you are in. I did all this before my wife got home from work. She has not yet discovered the zen-like quality of drones. Oscar, however, admits his very feline being has been immesurably enriched by the noise. I gotta go with Oscar on this one."

Analog Solutions Leipzig Monosynth

Image of the Leipzig in the flesh via Analog Solutions. You might remember the Leipzig from this post with specs. You can find the manual here.

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Yamaha CS-80 / Korg SQ-10 / Korg MS-50

flickr by Heath Finnie
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Update: ELP - Karn Evil 9 3rd Impression

I finally got around to watching this video in entirety. Yes, sometimes I don't even get to see everything I put up. :( Anyway, for any Skinny Puppy fans out there, check out the update.

Synth Scans

Synth Ollie sent me a motherload of 82 scans of various synth articles. I spent a good chunk of the day organizing them into individual flickr sets. Click on the following links for each corresponding one.

ARP 2600
ARP Odyssey
Beatboxes
KORG Mono/Poly
KORG MS20
Valley of the KORGs
Mellotron
Monologue Mono Synths
MOOG Memorymoog
MOOG Modular
MOOG Multimoog
MOOG Polymoog
MOOG Taurus
MOOG The Source



Oberheim SEM
Oberheim OB-Xa
Roland TB-303
Roland Jupiter-8
Roland MC4
Roland MKS-80
Roland SH-7
Roland VP330
Sequential Circuits Pro-One
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5
Sequential Circuits Prophet-600
Vocoders
Yamaha CS80

Pigtronix Attack Sustain & Electro Harmonix HOG

YouTube via Analogger.
"I used the external trigger input on the Attack Sustain to trigger the decay envelope - which gave me a rhythmic gating effect on my guitar. I fed that into the HOG which I had set to give a sort of organ sound. I used the expression pedal to open and close the filter on the HOG. The result is kind of like what Townshend got when he ran his Lowrey organ thru the VCS3. My expression pedal was taking the place of the VCS3's lfo.

On one midi track on my sequencer I triggered 8th notes on the Virus which was set to a bass drum patch. That was fed into the trigger input on the Attack Sustain - you don't hear that bass drum - it was just used to trigger the envelope on the Attack Sustain. On another midi track I wrote the drum pattern which was in sync with the 8th note trigger sequence.

I had just put new strings on my guitar and had not clipped the ends. The guitar is just out of frame but you'll see my cat Oscar as he climbs up on a table and starts playing with one of the strings. Sometimes Oscar will just lay there and watch me twiddle knobs. He also likes the blinking lights."

monome 4|5 Cycles {alpha preview}

YouTube via avanturb
"Preview of a monome layout for bidule, developed for use on the Heads project. http://avanturb.com for more info."

Korg X-911 w/ guitar - Pt 1

Korg X-911 w/ guitar - Pt 2

YouTube via ZonkOut
"Gary B lends more of his visionary guitaring--this time with detuned bass octave."

KORGS! SQ-10 KR-55 X-911

YouTube via ZonkOut
"KR-55 into the X-911 (dry and wet outputs panned left and right). KR is sending trigger pulse to step the SQ-10, which is sending CV to the X-911."

The synthesizer & electronic keyboard hanbook

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"by David Crombie, The Synthesizer & electronic keyboard handbook.Dates from 1984. Book is in excellent condition.Excellent articles on analog synthesis among other subjects and great pictures of vintage instruments such as the Mellotron, Fairlight, Moog modular, etc"

Maartist's Music Pack DX-II RAM 4 Cart

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"This is a Maartist's Music Pack DX-II RAM cartridge for Yamaha keyboards. It reads on the side of the box, "for Yamaha products using RAM 4 cartridges provides 256 RAM memories - 4 times standard cartridges." I believe that these work on DX series keyboards hence the designation of DX-II."

MOOG The Source

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"*16 programmable patch memories
*Touch panel for digital precision
*Instant editing and program storage
*Pitch and modulation wheels
*Rear panel tun9ing and interface connections
*2 oscillators & dual ADSR control, Noise generator
*Single & multiple triggers
Two 88 note real time sequencers
*24 note programmable arpeggiator
*digital sample & hold
*programmable sequencing of voice changes
*program storage on standard cassette"

KORG VC10

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"in April 1978, Korg unveiled the VC-10, the first vocoding musical instrument that was practical for use on the live stage. Much easier to operate than a synthesizer, anyone can use the VC-10 on the very first try. Just talk into the microphone while playing the keyboard and you'll hear polyphonic music with the unique characteristics of your voice. A wide range of controls lets you mix the "dry" microphone sound with the simulated sound, add vibrato, and even use the octave switch to change a male voice into a female chorus effect.
Instead of playing the keyboard, it's also easy to take any other kind of audio signal (synthesizer, electric guitar, tape recorder, etc.) and make it talk. This is unquestionably the most unique and exciting new instrument in years."


Margie Plays the VC-10 (previously posted here)

"Over a MS-20/Moogerfooger Delay percussion track."

Korg VC-10 "Vocoding itself!"

YouTubes via ZonkOut (BTW, do a search for ZonkOut on the top left of the site and see what comes up. You can do this for any name or for that matter, word on the site)

Spectral Display - It Takes A Muscle - Nederland

YouTube via smm122. Spot the synths.
"Live TV - Nederland Muziekland 1982 - It Takes a Muscle [To Fall In Love] - StudioMichelMulders"

Moog Little Phatty an' Ciat-lonbarde Trimin

YouTube via opsysbug
"Ciat-lonbarde "trimin" triple theremin
(www.ciat-lonbarde.net) into filter cv
input on Little Phatty. Mash it up !"

Minimoog Keyboard Maintenance

This came in on the Lords of the Mini list. From The MINIMOOG Model D - Technical Service Manual

"Section VIII: Keyboard Maintenance
Occasionally il will become necessary to clean and adjusl the keyboard. The contacte, although gold plated, may become dirty, conlaminated, or corroded. When conlacts become poor, noises and erraíic sounds may be generated while playing the instrumenL
To service lhe keyboard, the bottom cover must be removed. This cover is held on with 8 wood screws. If the keyboard compartmení is found to be excessively dirty, it should be blown out with air first.
Avoid touching the buss bars Or the spring contacts with the fíngers since hand oils and perspiration will cause corrosion. Under normal conditions, any dirt can be removed by spraying the assembly with a light coating of a high grade contact cleaner. At the factory, we use and recommend Cramolin®. If this is not availabie, TV tuner spray may be used. Do not under any ciTcumstances use abrasives or abTasive tools, since this will destroy the goldpiating. If spraying does not cure the problem, try wiping the buss bar with a cotton swab in the área of the problem key OT keys.
Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the spring contacts for more tension. This is done by bending the spring so thal it is closer to the buss bar. It is easiest to bend at the end nearest the mounting board. In ali cases, the "pitch" contact must occur before the "trigger" contact. The pitch buss bar is nearest the front of the instrument. The trigger buss bar is in the center, and the third buss bar nearest the rear of the instrument is not used and therefore need not be cleaned or adjusted.
To clean fhe keys, use a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution. Never allow solutions or spray cleaners to run down between the keys. Avoid harsh solvents, since the keys are made of plastic and may be dissolved. Scratches may be removed with a plastic or automotive poiishing compound. Waxing the keys is not recommended."

Electro Harmonix EH - 0400 Analogue Mini Synthesizer Demo

YouTube via derrytift2
"Watch this space for auction details... One thing I forgot to mention in the video was that I have also replaced the pitch bend slider."

Nick's World Of Synthesizers Trailer

YouTube via sheffieldvision
"buy now from sheffieldvision.com full-length version featured in 'The World Of Pink Grease' DVD"

Moog Realistic MG-1 (genuine 24dB/oct Moog filter)

Moog Realistic MG-1 (genuine 24dB/oct Moog filter) part 2

YouTube via bostich1
"Moog Realistic MG-1 (genuine 24dB/oct Moog filter) with mobius sequencer"
"The MG-1 is a 2-VCO monophonic/polyphonic analog synth with a genuine 24dB/oct Moog filter. On the MG-1, the VCOs are referred to as 'Tone Generators'. It can produce sawtooth, square and pulse waveforms, and the oscillators are detunable and syncable. A simple ASR (attack, sustain, release) envelope called 'Contour' can be applied to both the amp and the filter. The LFO section provides triangle or square wave patterns as well as Sample-and-Hold. Additionally there is a simple Ring-Mod effect called 'Bell'.

Unique to the MG-1 is a slider on the far right side of the keyboard which controls the volume of a simple 10-voice polyphonic organ sound. This feature makes it at least a little more versatile than theRogue. There are 1/4inch inputs and outputs, Pitch-Trigger (CV- Gate), Stereo Out, Aux In (Filter In). It is used by Peter Gabriel, Nortec, 808 State, Remy Shand, and KMFDM."

Roland JX-8P Synthesizer "carpet-strings" ;-)

YouTube via retrosound72

"relaxed synth demo by RetroSound

'carpet-strings': Roland JX-8P on the carpet
bass drones: SCI Pro-One
drums: Roland TR-606"

MusoTalk 119-NAMM Report 2008-Audiocubes-Mtron-Nordwave

YouTube via musotalk

MPC5000 Demo Track

via Boele of SCD:

"I am betatesting the new MPC5000, which has a VA synth on board. And a quite good sounding one as well. Did a demosong for it.

SynthSCD.mp3

It has a three voice synth on board with all kinds of filters (some
*very* good sounding ones!), two ADSR's, 2 LFO's, sync, crossmodulation, ringmodulation, noise, etc.
The VCOs have sine, sawtri (really from saw to triangle wave), Pulse, White Noise, Pink Noise, Red Noise and PWM)
Filters: Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, BandStop, BandBoost, Model 1, Model 2, Model 3, Vocal 1, Vocal 2 and Vocal 3. Most filters with choosable 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 poles!
Envelopes are snappy. There is a stereo spread that positions the indivual position of each VCO in the stereofield.
There is great arpeggiator as well, plus you can route the synth through the build in effects (to many to mention, and very nice ones in there as well).
The synth is *completely* controlable with the so called Q link
controllers: 12 buttons, 8 knobs and 4 sliders. The user interface is very cool.

The song is pure MPC, only the drums are samples (also from the MPC).

Regards, Boele"

You can find more info on the MPC5000 here.

The Tiracon 6V

You might remember the name Tiracon way back in 2005 from this post (more info there). The 6V appears to be a different synth. Below are the specs from this site where you can find a few more shots and info. Be sure to click on the link above the pictures when you get there for more. Also note this is hosted on Vermona site. via André

"6 stimmiger, polyphoner Synthesizer
VCO Wellenform : Sägezahn 4' und Rechteck 4', 8' und 16' kombinierbar
VCF : 24 dB Tiefpaß mit regelbarer Resonanz
3 LFO's : je einer für VCO, VCF und Pulsbreite
32 Programmspeicherplätze
Sequenzer mit 2 Spuren für 250 Noten
Chord-Memory Funktion
Interface für Kassettenrecorder zum Sichern
Midi: in out und thru
Gewicht 14 kg"

slices issue 4-05: legowelt/bunker records part1

YouTube via deaflikeelvis. "an extract from slices magazine dvd"

slices issue 4-05: legowelt/bunker records part2

Post-Cohen

flickr by morganfitzp

full size

"Charles Cohen's instrument after a show with Erik Ruin at the Physick House in Philadelphia."

The MacBeth M5 "Love Machine"

click here for a couple more shots of the blue and white Tim Love MacBeth M5, sent my way directly from the man himself, Ken MacBeth:
"That is a custom M5 designed for artist and producer Tim 'Love' Lee some two or so years ago. I called it the 'Love Machine'... For your viewers' interest- here are some other pics =] Looking back at it, I think it has an almost futuristic meets art deco flavour!

Regards to all, Ken"

Buchla 222e Shipping

via Tom:
"I thought your readers would be interested to know that Buchla and Associates is finally shipping their 222e, Multi-Dimensional Kinesthetic input port module(s). I picked up mine friday and have not taken the rings off since:) This system will be featured quite a bit on the upcoming Fuxa record, "Electric Sound of Summer" due out later this year."

Thanks Tom! That is one gorgeous system.

ELP - Karn Evil 9 3rd Impression

YouTube via windhoek35.

Update: Skinny Puppy makes their first appearance ever at 2:11.

"Emerson, Lake & Palmer at the California Jam in 1974."
via steveo on the-gas-station
"Ooooo this footage is rare for several reasons - First it is extremely good quality footage from the legendary Cal Jam 74 festival.. Headlining were ELP (support acts included The Eagles , Black Sabbath and Deep Purple)....anyway for synth anoraks it is THE ONLY FOOTAGE of the Moog Constellation System being used. There was I believe only one system ever made and it was the forerunner to the polymoog...It was only ever recorded on ELP's Brain Salad Surgery Album...(the footage is a live performance of part of that album) - Of course also of note is Emmo giant Moog Modular which doubles as "the computer" ....lol...you see Emmo play the constellation right at the start then at about 2'50 ...theres more parts of this concert with better shots of the constellation (but not it being played)... Fabulous!"

84 - Gwei-lo (Korg Electribe EMX-1)

YouTube via atishmeh

Roland Juno-60 *arpeggiator games* by RetroSound

YouTube via retrosound72

"arpeggio: Roland Juno-60, the arpeggiator is triggered by the Pro-One internal sequencer
bass: SCI Pro-One, triggered by the TR-606
drums: Roland TR-606"

Fairlight Sample demo

YouTube via dbeckster
"Turn up the volume and you'll here the drums: bad audio. A Fairlight, my good children, was a sampler back in the day (made by PPG) that had the most unique and incredible sounds ever. It was even better than a Moog synthesizer, but the cost was killer. Luckily, I found some Fairlight samples on my dad's Emax. Please, enjoy and tell me how I did."
PPG? Anyone know if there was any affiliation whatsoever?

KORG Electribe MX

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Casio VL-Tone

via this auction

"Casio VL-tone VL-1 electronic musical instrument and calculator. It comes with its vinyl case and original cardboard box, which is worn. It also comes with the original instructions and a small songbook, "Assorted Melodies for VL-1." It is super-clean and looks like it was never used or used VERY little. The battery compartment is clean, too. It takes four AA batteries or could work with an ac adaptor (not included). It is fun and compact -- it is a bit under 12 inches long and under 3 inches wide."

Roland MSQ-700

via this auction
"The MSQ-700 is an 8-track sequencer that holds up to 6,500 notes that can be stored. Several functions of the MSQ-700 include a chain function, multi-track function, overdubbing and a merge function. Use it to control your TR-909, or Juno-60 or any other MIDI equipment. The MSQ-700 is compatible with both MIDI and Roland's proprietary DCB sync methods (although it can't do both at the same time).

Recording
The MSQ may load notes in real time or step time into any of the units 8 tracks. The unit offers 1-6 and 8 beats per measure. Step time allows you to enter notes step by step. The note is selected by an external keyboard and the duration is selected by a slider. While the slider seems relatively sturdy moving this slider back and forth over and over again can¡¯t be to helpful to slider¡¯s longevity. I find the slider a little awkward to use. The slider offers 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/12, 1/8, ¼, ½ notes to be selected. Longer notes may be created with ties. There is rest key with is used to input rests with duration selected by the slider. You may record data at the beginning of a track or identify a beginning of a measure in to insert data into.

Interfacing
The MSQ has both MIDI in and out ports and well as a DCB interface. However the machine can only use on these interfaces at once. So it will not act as a DCB to MIDI converter which is a shame. This means you cant send the unit midi data and have it send out the DCB interface. DCB is found on the Roland Juno 60 and more importantly later Jupiter 8s. The MSQ may be controlled by its internal clock or controlled by external midi clock, tape sync, or din sync. The MSQ can write tape sync and can control other units (i.e. TR909, TR606, MC4, etc..) using din sync. The ability to sync and control using all these different formats is one of the MSQ main strengths. The unit can be controlled by its own or external midi clock and send din sync signals at the same time or vice versa. So the MSQ700 will function as a midi clock to din sync converter and this is one of its primary use today.

Playback/Control
To playback what has been recorded you simply select the track you wish to play and hit the play key. The sequence will run to its end and then stop or you make select ¡®continue play¡¯ and it will repeat over and over. You may stop the sequence during playback and then hit the stop/continue key and the sequence will start at the point it was stopped or you may scroll forward or backward to the applicable measure. More than track may be played at once. You may program the machine to play up to 78 tracks in any combination which is known as chain play.

Editing or Lack of Editing
An erase function allows you erase a complete track but there is no way to erase a measure or an individual step which is a tremendous short fall of the machine. So if you make a mistake at some part of the track you either live with it or erase the entire track. A merge command allows you to mix up to seven tracks of data onto one track. A ¡®time correct¡¯ or quantize function is available which essentially decrease the units timing resolution. I¡¯m not to big of a fan of this type of error correction. Overdub is also available which allows you to enter data in real time playing along with existing data. When using DCB, the existing data and the overdub is loaded into a new track. When using MIDI, only the new data is loaded into the new track. If you like the overdub you may merge it with the original data. No other functions are offered, no step time edit or anything else.

Other
A cassette interface is provided to store and load data. The unit uses ¼ audio cables to connect with your tape recorder. The unit offers save, load and verify to test the save. The entire memory of the MSQ or selected tracks may be saved. The data may be reloaded into the unit as it was saved or interestingly enough the track data may be loaded into empty tracks without affecting tracks with data on it. Also worth noting is that the MSQ offers a level test to help you determine the appropriate level of playback that should be used for best results when loading data."

KORG Polysix

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ARP Explorer 1

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Roland Juno-106 with Blue LEDs and Wood Side Panels

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BTW, here are some wood sides if you already have a Juno-106.