"The Rhythm55 is from the early 1970s and is the middle child of its line between the TR33 and TR77. Tons of presets which can be combined. A warm boomy bass drum is easily selected by itself with other instrument and rhythm combinations. Just select 4 beat and let it kick your next techno record.
It also includes its Roland dust cover that has no rips or stretches or wear other than a slight bit of the gold paint has rubbed off.
Foot pedal in perfect operational shape. Slight wear on its rubber bottom."
"Serial number: 269589. I have added two very useful modifications to this machine. Both adjust the BassDrum sound. One is a pitch knob, to tune the BassDrum. This knob can be turned off to return the BassDrum to it's exact stock pitch. The second is a sustain button. Depending on the setting of the Decay knob, this button can cause the BassDrum to sustain longer, or even self-oscillate and over drive.
By holding the sustain button, and twisting the pitch knob, the 808's BassDrum can be performed, a bit like a fretless bass."
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"This is a first edition (blue/black with yellow printing) Doepfer Pocket Control. It's used to control synths and applications that could use a few extra knobs like rack synths, soft synths and any synth probably outside of an Andromeda or Prophet T8."
via this auction "Well here is a bit of an odd item which i know best part of nothing about!
It looks to be a rather complicated home made 6 voice osc/tone generator. It is packed full of old switches and pots and a maze of wires inside. Built in the late 1970s looking at the date codes on the components. I was told the chap that built this use to bulid effects and units for tv and sound effects in the 1960s and 70's
Not too sure what it was used for but i have had a play with it and this is what i have found...
On the rear is a 5 pin din socket with 3 wires going to a pcb. These then go to selection switches on the front panel to select input trigger mode. Each of the 6 vco sections can have one of the 3 input triggers switched on. That vco is then triggerd by a voltage on its input from either a sequencer or any other voltage output device / keyboard
Each of the 6 sections has its own course and fine tune pots and also 4 x switches for octave selection as per an organ. 16ft - 8ft - 4ft - 2ft - these cn be selected so only one octave note is played or any combination of the 4 at the same time. Also each octave switch has a pan pot to make it a stereo output as well as its own volume control
I have managed to get 5 of the oscs to work but one did nothing. Will want the switches and pots cleaning/repairing to get it all going so i am selling strictly as spares or repairs for parts or restoration
On the pcb there are 6 parts each with some sort of voltage to frequency converter ic
Built into an open sided metal frame. Gone rusty on the frame but front ok
I am not sure what this would have been used for when built but basicly if you have a mono syth with a voltage output onto one input you can have 6 osc's play at the same time and tune or detune to make polyphonic like playing a chord and 4 x octaves can be played at the same time... : /
Dont know if any good to anyone but didnt have the heart to throw it out!
No warranty diue to age and the fact i dint know how to use or test it"
via this auction "One of the clasic digital synths of all time and very tricky to get hold of now. The Microwave XT is an evolution of the Microwave II, offering extra DSP power, but the main upgrade is the addition of lots of real time controllers, making this a programmers dream. The XT can produce outrageously original sounds due to the fact that it's two oscillators use wavetables instead of standard waveforms which add a unique 'feel' to the instrument. Combine this with a multimode filter offering options not usually found on other synths, this beast has a stunning range of sounds. It also has a staggering amount of modulation options onboard, it's almost like a digital modular!"
"Rhythm Core Alpha is a fun and powerful music creation system for Nintendo DSi. This video shows how to create your own music quickly and easily, explaining every step of the process. It starts with creation of a simple drum loop in a matter of seconds! Then it adds simple bass and melody parts, and shows how to build an automated chord progression. Finally, simply solo over the top of your backing tracks using the stylus. Finally, a musical instrument for everyone! Rhythm Core Alpha comes with 122 drum sounds and 166 instrument sounds from synths to orchestral instruments, allowing you to make many not just electronic trance music and chiptunes, but almost any style of music. Rhythm Core Alpha is available for 500 Nintendo Points in the Nintendo DSiWare shop. For more info: http://www.rhythmcorealpha.com"
Rhythm Core Alpha: Sequencer / Synthesizer on Nintendo DSi: Unrehearsed Jam at Kulak's Woodshed
rhythmcorealpha | September 30, 2010
"This was the very first ever live performance using the Rhythm Core Alpha music creation system for the Nintendo DSi. Performing at Kulak's Woodshed open-mike in North Hollywood, California, Timon creates a complete synth track out of nothing, and then solos over it with the stylus. Rhythm Core Alpha is a complete music sequencer and synthesizer for the Nintendo DSi console gaming system. It includes a a 12 track drum machine with 122 drum sounds, an 8 track MIDI-style sequencer with 166 instrument sounds, and a live solo mode where you can play along with the stylus. You can make up to 100 loops of up to 64 beats and then sequence them in the pattern mode. You can even change the key and scale of any loop block live using the +Control Pad buttons. http://www.rhythmcorealpha.com"
Oct 303 Pattern by Computer Controlled "The pattern can then be programmed into your tb303 or x0x box to create a new track. The pattern could be programmed into your vst such as ABL or Phoscoyn to create a new track. Transcribe the pattern to midi and send it to your favourite synth to create a new track. Grab the audio file and rework the audio into a new track. Then submit your track to the Monthly Acid Pattern Group"
via this auction
Foot pedal in perfect operational shape. Slight wear on its rubber bottom."
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