"A rare opportunity to own a Rhodes Chroma + Enabler!!!
All voice cards recapped, new PSU, CC+, Original re-foamed road case for the Chroma and a Brand new Orange Calzone for the Enabler (will add photos of cases soon just need to pull them out) Programming manual, Performance manual, Interface Manual, Dual Foot switch, Volume Pedal, sequence Pedal, CC+ Midi break out box, Behringer BCR2000 with the special Chroma overlay plus other misc collectable stuff like the OG brochure, parameter chart and print ads as pictured.
Chroma is perfect working order, i spent a fortune having it refurbished, all voices pass tune on start up no issues sounds amazing not to mention the Enabler which is brand new, I waited for 5 years for my number to come up but selling a couple of big items to make my escape into the wilderness as easy as possible, things change. Physically it's in great shape for it's age not perfect but still lovely.
Pick up from LA is much preferred but can ship as they come in cases just wont be cheap, if you're serious it's an option we can discuss no problem."
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"The Cheetah MS6 is six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer in a 1u 19” rack. It was launched in 1988 by Welsh company Cheetah who blazed a brief but glorious trail through the world of music tech in the mid to late 80s before imploding in 1993. The MS6 is based around a fairly conventional two oscillator > low pass filter > dual ADSR envelope architecture implemented on six Curtis CEM3396 chips, one per voice, which were also used in the Oberheim Matrix 6, 6R and 1000.
The MS6 is often compared to the Matrix 1000 because of its similar form factor and circuitry. I can’t comment on how valid that is sonically because I’ve never used a Matrix 1000, but it should be noted that, unlike the Matrix 1000, sounds on the MS6 can be created and edited from the front panel without an external programmer. Although you may wish to add one, for reasons I’ll go into further down.
"This is an Oberheim OB-SX 6 voice analog synthesizer. It has been upgraded with a New "Magic Box" MIDIcontrol device from MIDI Soft in Germany. The Magic Box includes 56 additional patches to the 56 already in the OB-SX. This includes a Behringer BRC2000 that has been programmed with the MIDIcontrol software included with the Magic Box. I had new custom Oak Wood end cheeks made that were wood stained to come closer to the OB-SX wood end cheeks. The BCR2000 also has a custom Over-Lay to represent all the parameters for the Magic Box. The connections to the OB-SX are simple, just attach the box to the interface connector in the rear center of the OB-SX and plug the box in. The MIDI connections are as follows, MIDI "In" from the box to MIDI "Out A" to the BCR2000 and MIDI "Out" from the box to MIDI "Thru/Out B" on the BCR2000. The BCR2000 is set up for Stand-Alone 3 or S-3 on the unit. You can change anything you want but this is how it is set up presently to use. Once the BCR2000 is hooked up, press the "Auto" button on the OB-SX to Tune all the Voices. Turn on the BCR2000 and plug in the Magic Box (there is no power switch on the box). I will include both USB power cable and AC power adapter with the Magic Box. I will also include the power cable for the BCR2000 and OB-SX. Once everything is on and tuned, select a Patch from the lower Left controller on the BCR2000 and press "Load", lower Right. This needs to be done each time a patch is selected on the BCR2000. You can also select banks and patches on the OB-SX by just pressing them, this will allow you to use the presets and Edit the patches in the OB-SX from the BCR2000. I will send the instructions I printed out, but you can also go to the MIDI Soft website. This is basically a trimmed down version of an OBXa with full control like the OBXa. The voice cards are almost identical, same CEM3340 VCO's, CEM3310 VCAs, but only one CEM3320 VCF 12dB 2 pole filter. The only difference is that the OBXa has 2 CEM3320 chips, one with the 12dB 2 pole Oberheim configuration and one with the 14dB 4 pole Moog style configuration. Other than that, they are basically the same voice cards and now you have the same controls as the OBXa with the programmed BCR2000 and Magic Box. Also, the OBXa has 120 presets. With the Magic Box, you now have a total of 112 presets on the OB-SX and an extra 56 User presets to make your own patches.
The unit itself has been well kept. All the keys, knobs, switches and buttons work. The unit tunes fine when the "Auto" button is pressed. All oscillators work as they should. All of the keys are very quiet and have nice action. The inside is immaculate. The outside case has some scratches and chips on the hood, the underside has longer scratches. Please review all the pictures before purchasing or making an offer. The unit is very deep, about 20", I had to customize my keyboard rack.
· This is a super rare, from the factory 56 patch (switchless), 6 voice late production version – voice cards are the 4 pin variety and are dated: “Nov 04 1981”
· Coming from the factory with 6 voice cards.
· Has had a full power supply rebuild within the last 3 years, modern capacitors & rectifiers with better specs than the OEM 1981 designs.
· Several other internal items were replaced along with the power supply, including: dip switch selector for the voice boards and *ALL* of the potentiometers on *ALL* the voice cards have been upgraded to the multi turn, “box” style as opposed to the original single turn “dial” type potentiometers. Huge difference in calibrating and holding precise values.
Most of the Oberheim classic sounds are factory presets in this fabulous instrument. It will ship with a power cord. The unit should warm up for about 15-30 minutes before use even though it tunes fine at first power up. The units will be double boxed for protection in shipping. The main unit is also very heavy."
"neue Möglichkeiten für Siel Opera6, Kiwi, DK600 und Expander:
danke der neuen Firmware10+CC von Bob Grieb, www.Tauntek.com
und neuen Editoren für Max for Live von Clemens Bergthaller, Atlantik; Logic Audio, Reaktor und einem Patch für die Behringer BCR2000 sind dies Synthis über midi automatisierbar, Sounds lassen sich über Midi speichern u laden. Das Video zeigt die neuen Features, viel Spaß"
Googlish:
"new possibilities for Siel Opera6, Kiwi, DK600 and Expander:
thanks to the new Firmware10+CC from Bob Grieb, www.Tauntek.com
and new editors for Max for Live by Clemens Bergthaller, Atlantik; Logic Audio, Reaktor and a patch for the Behringer BCR2000, these synths can be automated via midi, sounds can be saved and loaded via midi. The video shows the new features, have fun"
"Kiwi, super technischer und optischer Zustand, kleine Kratzer, siehe Fotos
Tastatur komplett zerlegt u gereinigt, neue Batterie, factory sounds, frisch kalibriert,
mit neuester Firmware, Version 10 von Tauntek, siehe Video (ich bin Vertrieb für Deutschland):
alle Controller lassen sich über midi steuern (ausser den 2 wheels)
alle Sounds lassen sich in 1 Take über Midi laden und speichern
mitgeliefert werden Editoren für Logic, Reaktor, Max4live, und ein Patch für die BCR2000"
Googlish:
"Kiwi, super technical and optical condition, small scratches, see photos
Keyboard completely disassembled and cleaned, new battery, factory sounds, freshly calibrated,
with the latest firmware, version 10 from Tauntek, see video (I am a distributor for Germany):
all controllers can be controlled via midi (except the 2 wheels)
all sounds can be loaded and saved in 1 take via midi
Editors for Logic, Reaktor, Max4live, and a patch for the BCR2000 are included"
"Opera 6,super technischer und optischer Zustand, kleine Kratzer, siehe Fotos
Tastatur komplett zerlegt u gereinigt, neue Batterie, factory sounds, frisch kalibriert,
mit neuester Firmware, Version 10 von Tauntek, siehe Video (ich bin Vertrieb für Deutschland):
alle Controller lassen sich über midi steuern (ausser den 2 wheels)
alle Sounds lassen sich in 1 Take über Midi laden und speichern
mitgeliefert werden Editoren für Logic, Reaktor, Max4live, und ein Patch für die BCR2000"
Googlish:
"Opera 6, great technical and optical condition, small scratches, see photos
Keyboard completely disassembled and cleaned, new battery, factory sounds, freshly calibrated,
with the latest firmware, version 10 from Tauntek, see video (I am a distributor for Germany):
all controllers can be controlled via midi (except the 2 wheels)
all sounds can be loaded and saved in 1 take via midi
Included are editors for Logic, Reaktor, Max4live, and a patch for the BCR2000"
"Future Archaeological Find was inspired by a sound I created for my Rhodes Chroma, and a Photo I chose for the 'video' (i.e. Something to look at).The Chroma is an incredible instrument capable of many, many sounds. Very deep and moving sounds are possible with the Chroma."
"Playing ambient chillout music on Korg DW 8000 synthesizer + Behringer BCR2000 controller. This ambient chillout soundscape created on Korg DW-8000 synth's arpeggiator + built-in digital delay effects."
"Suzuki SX-500 Midi Programmable Digital Expander Synthesizer (serial number 0514)
It is the same synthesizer as the SIEL EX-80 and uses the same parameters and MIDI CCs for control.
The synthesizer is in good condition and it works as it should, however it has an audible hum whenever you play it. I never had the time (or budget) to take it to a technician to have it checked. I already have a couple of poly synthesizers so this one is redundant in my setup.
Check the video that I made for this specific listing at the following youtube link: [above]
You will hear the synth play in poly and in mono mode as well as it being controlled with the Behringer BCR2000 with MIDI CC Messages.
I found all the information I needed to program it, here"
"ARP Rhodes Chroma analog synthesizer demo featuring various sounds, patches, presets and ambient soundscapes. This Rhodes Chroma synth demo covers a variety of sounds on the Chroma and features some effects from Strymon Big Sky. Filmed at Synth Palace (http://www.synthpalace.net) in Montreal, Canada.
The Rhodes Chroma is a vintage analog synth originally designed by ARP, and then completed by Rhodes in the early 1980s. Only 3000 Rhodes Chroma synths were manufactured, making it fairly rare today. Its sound can be described as big, brash, powerful and aggressive in tone, but also refined, harmonically rich and organic.
The ARP Rhodes Chroma uses VCOs and features 16 voice mode (1-osc per voice) and 8-voice mode (2-osc per voice). The synth engine architecture is very powerful and allows for complex sound creation, parameter routing and modulation. The Chroma uses an Electronically Reconfigurable System which allows the VCOs, VCFs and VCAs to be reconfigured, or "patched" like modular synthesizers, but without the patch cords.
For example, filters can be arranged in series for 4 pole or band-pass response, or in parallel for notch filtering. In addition, some configurations feature oscillator synchronization, filter frequency modulation or ring modulation.
The Rhodes Chroma has 16 LFOs (1 or 2 per voice) which are digitally generated -- shapes include: sine, cosine, offset sine, half sine, saw, square, lag square, 2 x triangles, random and 6 x patterns. The filter can be set to 24dB/oct low-, high-, band-pass or notch modes, or 12dB/oct low- or high-pass modes. It also has digitally generated ADSR envelopes.
The ARP Rhodes Chroma has a 64-note keyboard, which is velocity sensitive and weighted action, with optional polyphonic aftertouch capability (if installed). It can store 50 programs, is 2-part multi-timbral, and can also be expanded up to 32/16 voices of polyphony via the separate Chroma Expander unit (also quite rare).
In its standard configuration, editing the Rhodes Chroma in real-time is very difficult as it uses membrane panel buttons and a single data slider for changing parameters. However, today there are Behringer BCR2000 sysex templates available for download, as well as custom controllers available for purchase from manufacturers like StereoPing (https://www.stereoping.com/synth-prog...) and Red Shift Consulting's "ENABLER" (http://www.redshift-consulting.com/en...) which give you direct hands-on control via knob-per-function design.
I hope you enjoy this demo of the Rhodes Chroma by ARP. It is a colossal synth and versatile instrument, and sounds magnificent to this day. The raw power and tone from the Rhodes Chroma is something which must be heard in person, as some have suggested it is essentially a polyphonic ARP 2600. Needless to say, I was very impressed with this beautiful synth and its sounds. Hope you enjoy the demo."
"This Video was a test mostly for a new Video software is was testing out. I'm strugling to learn it but im getting there. This just took too long and as you'll se in the end it just craps out and I couldn't fix that.. ??? (Sorry)
The Hawk800 is truely a must for the Poly800 in my mind. it makes this synth go from lame to cool, with the AtomaHawk and FM800 mods. This is just some presets for testing. I have a better video coming with a Behringer BCR2000 and some realtime tweaking because this deserves that."
"Hello Music Lovers, this is the full pack for the wonderfull,rare,unknown,cool design & underated Italian Synth from the mid 80's (1985).
SIEL DK 80 Dynamic Bitimbric Synthesizer
12 Voices Analog Polyphonic
CEM Filters,Sequencer & full Midi implementation.
Suzuki Ram Pack in the box with Ram stickers included
Siel Rom Pack Set n°1 included
Power supply PS-80 included
Original Owner Manual included
BCR2000 Behringer with customised SIEL DK 80 Overlays included."
"RC w/ SPSU & CC MIDI Upgrades, Factory Pedals + Polyphonic Aftetouch kit!
S/N #21034105 Made in Fullerton, CA, USA, Pro-Serviced
In 2017, this Chroma was repaired, calibrated, tuned by Greg Montalbano, a world-class synth tech.
This is the ONLY Chroma you will see listed with the following features & benefits:
includes resurfaced top/back cover (bead-blasted, powder-coated)
includes pedals, fully renovated
CC MIDI, with breakout box, & SPSU Power Supply Upgrades --> 100% DAW-ready!
Aftertouch kit included (not installed)
Free Anvil case OR hand delivery to CA/OR/WA/NV/AZ
Exterior: Chassis/Cabinet/Panels:
Membrane panels are working perfectly, all LEDs are bright, all sliders function, and are original.
Renovated original cherry cabinet: dark walnut w/ semi-gloss finish (see pics).
No rust/corrosion present in the chassis of the synth itself.
Some light oxidation on some contacts (see pics), they all function 100%
Interior
CCMIDI+ CPU Board (with the MIDI Breakout Box):
Channel motherboard, I/O Board, EQ Boards all in Excellent shape
All 8 Voice Cards (0-7) look great and tune PERFECTLY.
CC+ Midi Upgrade and Breakout box (pictured)
This CC Midi Upgrade offer CC+ parameter control from BCR2000 or other common MIDI control surfaces.
SPSU
The SPSU power supply greatly reduces emitted heat, and reduces the transformer weight of this unit. See rhodeschroma-dot-com for more details."
The Konarie Chirp is a sample based Rack Extension synthesizer instrument made exclusively for the Propellerhead Reason rack. It is the first RE synthesizer designed specifically for optional hardware control - the first RE synthesizer you can actually touch.
The layout of the Chirp matches the open source Behringer BCR2000 midi hardware to give the user a true physical
experience. For an authentic experience, you can purchase the sticker kit for the BCR 2000 from the Konarie Etsy store. The Sticker kit is sold separately and the Behringer BCR2000 is available from various retailers and on-line stores. Konarie is not affiliated with Behringer and only leverages the open source hardware as an option. All hardware support is obtained exclusively through the manufacturer and it’s affiliates.
Trademark disclaimer
All trademarks referred to within the Konarie Chirp advertisement are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademarks holders are affiliated with Konarie Music LLC or its products. The referrals to these trademarks do not in any way constitute trademark use.
For more information, please visit www.konarie.com"
The Konarie Chirp is a sample based Rack Extension synthesizer instrument made exclusively for the Propellerhead Reason rack. It is the first RE synthesizer designed specifically for optional hardware control - the first RE synthesizer you can actually touch.
The layout of the Chirp matches the open source Behringer BCR2000 midi hardware to give the user a true physical
experience. For an authentic experience, you can purchase the sticker kit for the BCR 2000 from the Konarie Etsy store. The Sticker kit is sold separately and the Behringer BCR2000 is available from various retailers and on-line stores. Konarie is not affiliated with Behringer and only leverages the open source hardware as an option. All hardware support is obtained exclusively through the manufacturer and it’s affiliates.
Trademark disclaimer
All trademarks referred to within the Konarie Chirp advertisement are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademarks holders are affiliated with Konarie Music LLC or its products. The referrals to these trademarks do not in any way constitute trademark use.
For more information, please visit www.konarie.com"
via the seller: "This is the second Rhodes Chroma restored for me by Chroma guru Randel Osborne. The first one was sold in July.
Refer to Randel's extensive synth restoration work at : otb.redshift-consulting.com/Welcome.html
and his amazing Enabler controller for the Chroma: enabler.redshift-consulting.com
This Chroma is in excellent physical condition for its age and 100% functional.
Randel's restoration included:
- installation of the modern switching power supply by Luca Sasdelli
- installation of the CPU Plus (CC+) control board (midi upgrade)
- recapping of the voice cards and calibration
- complete synth dissembly, cleaning and testing
Additional included items:
- midi breakout cable
- Chromatrol overlay for the Behringer BCR2000 (see the rhodeschroma.com website for details)
- brand new custom case by Calzone (Anvil) worth $600
The Chroma will be shipped fully insured in the included case."
"Released in 1986, it was Roland's last analog synth and boy it is a monster with 12 voices and 24 oscillators! The MKS70 is the rack version of the JX10 and is essentially 2x JX8P engines in a box with a nice VFD display.
This is no vanilla MKS70, it comes loaded with the latest Vecoven OS version 4.09 which completely overhauls the synth to allow proper modern MIDI control along with A LOT of extra features. This unit also has the PWM upgrade which unlocks Roland's unimplemented PWM in the synth, further extending its power. I'm also including a Behringer BCR2000 with a template that is already mapped to the MKS70 which you will need to have knob per function control over all the new features added in the OS upgrade.
"The Chroma is a rare thing, a 35 year old analog synth thats still supported by the original engineer and a group of dedicated Chroma fans. There is a very active Chroma group managed via www.rhodeschroma.com with a lot of interesting discussion and activity.
Chroma 1 is fully functional, new PSU and CC+ upgrade installed latest CC+ OS ROM installed V2.18. Complete with pedals and MIDI interface.
Chroma 2 is not functional. Has a new PSU and CC+ upgrade already installed but needs CMOS chips replaced on voice and controller boards and a good calibration. There is a CC+ OS ROM v2.18 included but not installed. There is also a spare v2.14 ROM from Chroma 1.
Included in this package are 2 sets of footpedals, 2 CC+ MIDI interfaces, a Behrringer BCR2000 with 2 Chromatrol adhesive overlays. There is a sysex avail;abe file to set up the BCR2000 which will operate as a dedicated programmer. I had intended to use two BCR's one for each layer, but didn't get around to purchasing the 2nd BCR, hence the two overlays. You can use one BCR for both layers, switching between via a dedicated switch. There are also two component complete Chroma voice cards and these need calibrating."
"A rare opportunity to own a Rhodes Chroma + Enabler!!!
