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Monday, January 25, 2016
Maplins Voice Vandal clone - prototype PCB 2
Published on Jan 25, 2016 circuitbenders.co.uk
"The second prototype PCB for a Maplins Voice Vandal clone.
DIY PCB's should be available soon from circuitbenders.co.uk"
"It was a kit from Maplin, probably in the early 90's if i recall correctly. Its got a grungy digital delay and a 4 stage high speed signal gating circuit, with a knob to set the gating speed. Gate the signal fast enough and you get cross modulation style effects."
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Maplin 3800 & 5600s Stereo Synthesizers Construction Booklet
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via this auction
"Maplin 5600s 4800 (sic) analogue synth synthesier kit instruction manual.
This is a very rare opportunity to secure a significant item:
instructions for the building of perhaps the greatest analogue synthesier ever created: The Maplin 5600s."
via this auction
"Maplin 5600s 4800 (sic) analogue synth synthesier kit instruction manual.
This is a very rare opportunity to secure a significant item:
instructions for the building of perhaps the greatest analogue synthesier ever created: The Maplin 5600s."
Saturday, June 27, 2015
In the hall of the mountain king on Synthesisers
Published on Jun 27, 2015 markusfuller
"Just a Bit of fun, I decided to remake an old favourite on my synthesisers. in the hall of the mountain king by Edvard Grieg. recorded using Moog Theremini, Moog Phatty, Moog Sub 37, roland TR-8 & TB-3, & the Maplin 5600s, Maplin Spectrum Synth & a Bass guitar."
Friday, May 29, 2015
Maplin 5600s Part Three vintage analog synthesiser repair MF#47
Published on May 29, 2015 markusfuller
"This is the Third & FINAL part of the repair of the rare 1979 vintage analog synthesiser from Maplin electronics."
All parts here.
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Maplin 5600s Part TWO vintage analog synth repair MF#46
Published on May 5, 2015 markusfuller
"this is the Second part of the repair of the rare 1979 vintage analog synthesiser from Maplin electronics. I am not sure how many parts this will be as I'm still repairing it or rather rebuilding it."
Part 1 here.
Sunday, May 03, 2015
Maplin 5600s vintage analog synth repair PART ONE MF#45
Published on May 3, 2015 markusfuller
"this is the first part of the repair of the rare 1979 vintage analog synthesiser from Maplin electronics. I am not sure how many parts this will be as I'm still repairing it or rather rebuilding it."
In the hall of the mountain king on Synthesisers
Published on Jun 27, 2015 markusfuller
"Just a Bit of fun, I decided to remake an old favourite on my synthesisers. in the hall of the mountain king by Edvard Grieg. recorded using Moog Theremini, Moog Phatty, Moog Sub 37, roland TR-8 & TB-3, & the Maplin 5600s, Maplin Spectrum Synth & a Bass guitar."
Sunday, April 12, 2015
MAPLIN 5600s vintage semimodular analog synthesizer with Original Manuals
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"It's a fully refurbished and very rare synthesizer monster in brand new cosmetically and electronically condition.
Semi modular design with a 30x30 pinmatrix section.
- 4 oscillator module with 6 waveform+sync
- 1 noise generator module adjustable from Pink to White noise
- 1 LFO+S&H module
- 5 Mixer module
- 1 Envelope generator module
- 2 Transient generator module
- 2 Switchable LP-HP Filter module
- 2 Switchable Amp+Ringmodulator module
- 1 Phase module
- 1 Reverb/Phase module
- 2 External input module
- 1 Foot pedal module
- 1 Foot switch module
- 1 Echo module
- 1 Stereo Output module
- 1 Joystick controller module
- Full size 48 key monophonic keyboard (digital controlled)
- 19 pin for pin matrix board
The sound of the instrument does unique and really fat, and the semi modular architecture give you endless possibilities of your creativity.
Including original service manual and patchbook. They are very rare items too! Built into own flight case with lid."
via this auction
"It's a fully refurbished and very rare synthesizer monster in brand new cosmetically and electronically condition. Semi modular design with a 30x30 pinmatrix section.
- 4 oscillator module with 6 waveform+sync
- 1 noise generator module adjustable from Pink to White noise
- 1 LFO+S&H module
- 5 Mixer module
- 1 Envelope generator module
- 2 Transient generator module
- 2 Switchable LP-HP Filter module
- 2 Switchable Amp+Ringmodulator module
- 1 Phase module
- 1 Reverb/Phase module
- 2 External input module
- 1 Foot pedal module
- 1 Foot switch module
- 1 Echo module
- 1 Stereo Output module
- 1 Joystick controller module
- Full size 48 key monophonic keyboard (digital controlled)
- 19 pin for pin matrix board
The sound of the instrument does unique and really fat, and the semi modular architecture give you endless possibilities of your creativity.
Including original service manual and patchbook. They are very rare items too! Built into own flight case with lid."
Sunday, April 05, 2015
Maplin 3800 analog monophonic synthesizer
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"Rare Maplin 3800 analogue synth. Good working condition. Serviced 2 months ago.
It has great sound capabilities because of the internal routing, the two VCOs (syncable), the noise generator, the S&H circuit (three different sources), three modulation sources, the ring modulator, the LFO, the VCF, the reverberation, the equalizer and the unique Transient circuit. The Transient Generator has 7 controls; Start Level (+ & -), Delay 1, Slope 1, Hold Level (+ & -), Hold Delay, Slope 2, and Final Level (+ & -). This means that you can, for example, control the Filter to close off and then open up and close off again in one envelope cycle. Like the Trapezoid circuit inside the EMS VCS3 synthesizer.
The Filter is a 24dB per octave type, just like the Minimoog, so you can get all the classic Bass and Lead sounds from this synth."
via this auction
"Rare Maplin 3800 analogue synth. Good working condition. Serviced 2 months ago.It has great sound capabilities because of the internal routing, the two VCOs (syncable), the noise generator, the S&H circuit (three different sources), three modulation sources, the ring modulator, the LFO, the VCF, the reverberation, the equalizer and the unique Transient circuit. The Transient Generator has 7 controls; Start Level (+ & -), Delay 1, Slope 1, Hold Level (+ & -), Hold Delay, Slope 2, and Final Level (+ & -). This means that you can, for example, control the Filter to close off and then open up and close off again in one envelope cycle. Like the Trapezoid circuit inside the EMS VCS3 synthesizer.
The Filter is a 24dB per octave type, just like the Minimoog, so you can get all the classic Bass and Lead sounds from this synth."
Monday, March 23, 2015
Maplin 3800 Analog Monophonic Synthesizer
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"Rare Maplin 3800 analogue synth. Good working condition. Serviced 2 months ago.
It has great sound capabilities because of the internal routing, the two VCOs (syncable), the noise generator, the S&H circuit (three different sources), three modulation sources, the ring modulator, the LFO, the VCF, the reverberation, the equalizer and the unique Transient circuit. The Transient Generator has 7 controls; Start Level (+ & -), Delay 1, Slope 1, Hold Level (+ & -), Hold Delay, Slope 2, and Final Level (+ & -). This means that you can, for example, control the Filter to close off and then open up and close off again in one envelope cycle. Like the Trapezoid circuit inside the EMS VCS3 synthesizer.
The Filter is a 24dB per octave type, just like the Minimoog, so you can get all the classic Bass and Lead sounds from this synth."
via this auction
"Rare Maplin 3800 analogue synth. Good working condition. Serviced 2 months ago.It has great sound capabilities because of the internal routing, the two VCOs (syncable), the noise generator, the S&H circuit (three different sources), three modulation sources, the ring modulator, the LFO, the VCF, the reverberation, the equalizer and the unique Transient circuit. The Transient Generator has 7 controls; Start Level (+ & -), Delay 1, Slope 1, Hold Level (+ & -), Hold Delay, Slope 2, and Final Level (+ & -). This means that you can, for example, control the Filter to close off and then open up and close off again in one envelope cycle. Like the Trapezoid circuit inside the EMS VCS3 synthesizer.
The Filter is a 24dB per octave type, just like the Minimoog, so you can get all the classic Bass and Lead sounds from this synth."
Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Maplin 5600S Synthesiser
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via this auction
Pics of the inside below.
via the seller: "I built this synthesiser in the 80's and I have finally decided to sell it as I do not have time or space to use it any more.
It is still working but not fully. It has not been fully tested for some time.
Minor repairs are required and I suspect some internal wiring might need modifying to get it fully working.
The Hard Case is in excellent condition.
As you can see, the Patchboard comes with 12 original Patch Pins.
Specifications:
4 x VCO's (one in need of replacement Potentiometer)
5 x Mixers
2 x Filters
1 Envelope Control
2 x Transients
2 x Amplifiers
Sample and Hold
Reverb and Phase Control
Echo
Pink & White Noise Control
1 x Patchboard with 12 Patch Pins
1 x Joystick
Foot Pedal Controls but NO Foot Pedal.
An excellent project for an enthusiast or to break down for spares"
via this auction
Pics of the inside below.
via the seller: "I built this synthesiser in the 80's and I have finally decided to sell it as I do not have time or space to use it any more. It is still working but not fully. It has not been fully tested for some time.
Minor repairs are required and I suspect some internal wiring might need modifying to get it fully working.
The Hard Case is in excellent condition.
As you can see, the Patchboard comes with 12 original Patch Pins.
Specifications:
4 x VCO's (one in need of replacement Potentiometer)
5 x Mixers
2 x Filters
1 Envelope Control
2 x Transients
2 x Amplifiers
Sample and Hold
Reverb and Phase Control
Echo
Pink & White Noise Control
1 x Patchboard with 12 Patch Pins
1 x Joystick
Foot Pedal Controls but NO Foot Pedal.
An excellent project for an enthusiast or to break down for spares"
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Maplin ETI 4600 Synth
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via this auction
Some info via the seller: "Ok...., as far as i can tell its a finished project all parts there on the circuit boards with just a few wires to connect, keyboard and power supply socket which i have.
I had an external power supply made up by a professional who knows his synths, (ex BBC tech)
he has been inside these beasts before.
He thinks the power supply may have been taken out and an external one used as inside is a reverb tank that could have been picking up interference from the original, Makes sense.
The keyboard itself looks as if its never been played as its in excellent condition and is still in need of fixing down, about 4 screws i think but all the wood inside it fixes to is fitted.
This will definitely need servicing and some of the pots/controls are a bit stiff so some spray could well sort them out, also as you can probably tell if you know these synths is that its missing all its coloured caps, i personally think it looks far better like this and not like a toy but again these can be easily sourced if you wanted it totally original.
It has 6 of the original pins for the matrix board and i will supply info as to where to get more if you want them, i have collected all i could from the web about this synth which includes the original building and setting instructions plus other stuff."
via this auction
Some info via the seller: "Ok...., as far as i can tell its a finished project all parts there on the circuit boards with just a few wires to connect, keyboard and power supply socket which i have.I had an external power supply made up by a professional who knows his synths, (ex BBC tech)
he has been inside these beasts before.
He thinks the power supply may have been taken out and an external one used as inside is a reverb tank that could have been picking up interference from the original, Makes sense.
The keyboard itself looks as if its never been played as its in excellent condition and is still in need of fixing down, about 4 screws i think but all the wood inside it fixes to is fitted.
This will definitely need servicing and some of the pots/controls are a bit stiff so some spray could well sort them out, also as you can probably tell if you know these synths is that its missing all its coloured caps, i personally think it looks far better like this and not like a toy but again these can be easily sourced if you wanted it totally original.
It has 6 of the original pins for the matrix board and i will supply info as to where to get more if you want them, i have collected all i could from the web about this synth which includes the original building and setting instructions plus other stuff."
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Maplin 3800 Vintage Analogue Synthesiser
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"used but excellent condition Maplin 3800 analogue synthesizer, these are now incredibly rare. This machine has just come out of service with a full bill of health after being fully calibrated and checked over by one of the best synth engineers in the UK. Physical condition is excellent aside from a few marks from use. As pictured some of the knob caps are missing, they will be replaced by the time the auction ends with a similar alternative, please not the colour may differ slightly from the originals, its pretty cheap to replace them all if you want a more universal finish. This machine wipes the floor sonically with similar sized machines from Roland/Moog/ARP partly due to the Transient Generator which are normally only found on modular synths The 3800 has some useful unique features including an external input which allows you to put other instruments through the synth and a multi-stage Transient Generator which is far more flexible than a standard ADSR type Envelope generator fitted on most other analogue synths. The Transient Generator has 7 controls; Start Level (+ & -), Delay 1, Slope 1, Hold Level (+ & -), Hold Delay, Slope 2, and Final Level (+ & -). This means that you can, for example, control the Filter to close off and then open up and close off again in one envelope cycle! I don't know of many other analogue synths that can do that other than the ETI and Maplin ones. The Filter is a 24dB per octave type, just like the Minimoog, so you can get all the classic Bass and Lead sounds from this synth. Features: •48 note monophonic keyboard •Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) •2 Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) with Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Inverted Sawtooth, and Square Wave output. Square wave can be adjusted or controlled from the LFO or Transient Generator. •Pseudo random Noise generator controllable between white and pink noise. •Sample and Hold •24dB Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF) with variious control input capabilities. •Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) which allows Ring Modulation. •1 Envelope Generator with 5 controls •1 Transient Generator with 7 controls •External input which allows external signals to be matched to the synth and also generate a Trigger pulse •5 Stage Graphic Equaliser •Built in Spring reverb..."
via this auction
"used but excellent condition Maplin 3800 analogue synthesizer, these are now incredibly rare. This machine has just come out of service with a full bill of health after being fully calibrated and checked over by one of the best synth engineers in the UK. Physical condition is excellent aside from a few marks from use. As pictured some of the knob caps are missing, they will be replaced by the time the auction ends with a similar alternative, please not the colour may differ slightly from the originals, its pretty cheap to replace them all if you want a more universal finish. This machine wipes the floor sonically with similar sized machines from Roland/Moog/ARP partly due to the Transient Generator which are normally only found on modular synths The 3800 has some useful unique features including an external input which allows you to put other instruments through the synth and a multi-stage Transient Generator which is far more flexible than a standard ADSR type Envelope generator fitted on most other analogue synths. The Transient Generator has 7 controls; Start Level (+ & -), Delay 1, Slope 1, Hold Level (+ & -), Hold Delay, Slope 2, and Final Level (+ & -). This means that you can, for example, control the Filter to close off and then open up and close off again in one envelope cycle! I don't know of many other analogue synths that can do that other than the ETI and Maplin ones. The Filter is a 24dB per octave type, just like the Minimoog, so you can get all the classic Bass and Lead sounds from this synth. Features: •48 note monophonic keyboard •Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) •2 Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) with Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Inverted Sawtooth, and Square Wave output. Square wave can be adjusted or controlled from the LFO or Transient Generator. •Pseudo random Noise generator controllable between white and pink noise. •Sample and Hold •24dB Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF) with variious control input capabilities. •Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) which allows Ring Modulation. •1 Envelope Generator with 5 controls •1 Transient Generator with 7 controls •External input which allows external signals to be matched to the synth and also generate a Trigger pulse •5 Stage Graphic Equaliser •Built in Spring reverb..."
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
International 3600 4600 Original Vintage Publication
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"Rare Australian publication 66 pages containing block diagrams, schematics, parts lists, theory of operation, PCB layouts, construction notes - everything you need to know in order to build a modular analog synth. Two models covered, International 3600 and 4600."
Seems like we are in a Maplin ETI run. Also posted in the last 30 days:
Joy Division Producer Martin Hannett's International 4600 Up for Auction?
ETI - Electronics Today International - Jan 1974: Full Scale Synthesizer Build
Maplin 5600S Analogue Vintage Syntheseiser Demo Video
via this auction
"Rare Australian publication 66 pages containing block diagrams, schematics, parts lists, theory of operation, PCB layouts, construction notes - everything you need to know in order to build a modular analog synth. Two models covered, International 3600 and 4600."
Seems like we are in a Maplin ETI run. Also posted in the last 30 days:
Joy Division Producer Martin Hannett's International 4600 Up for Auction?
ETI - Electronics Today International - Jan 1974: Full Scale Synthesizer Build
Maplin 5600S Analogue Vintage Syntheseiser Demo Video
Sunday, October 13, 2013
ETI - Electronics Today International - Jan 1974: Full Scale Synthesizer Build
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via this auction
"How to repair calculators
Digital Stopwatch Project
Hi-Fi… Construction… Communications… Developments"
Maplin 4600
via this auction
"How to repair calculators
Digital Stopwatch Project
Hi-Fi… Construction… Communications… Developments"
Maplin 4600
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Maplin 5600S Analogue Vintage Syntheseiser Demo Video
Published on Sep 9, 2013 Monte Carlo·1 video
via this auction - learn how to sell on eBay here
"Demo of this rare, vintage, analogue matrix synth. All sounds are 'live'. The Deopher 'Dark Link' USB/MIDI to CV converter was used to interface PC to the synth to play a simple sequence.
This synth is for sale on Ebay (from 11.9.13) and privately elsewhere.
For full details check out the ebay listing."
Thursday, August 15, 2013
ELECTRIBE ESX EMX "INFECTION"
Published on Aug 14, 2013 j j·102 videos
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Testing out my new RCA Cables the other cheap crappy maplin ones were picking up interference /strange distortion ...
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Thursday, July 11, 2013
MAPLIN 5600 DIY Synth Demo Video
Published on Mar 14, 2013 rafa torres·10 videos
"Demo del sintetizador Maplin 5600.
www.torresmusic.es"
"Demo del sintetizador Maplin 5600.
www.torresmusic.es"
Ult Sound Pro Muzer DS2 dual analog drum synth by Toyo Gakki
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"This is an incredbily rare dual analog drum synth made in Japan.
It compares to the Coron and JHS analog drum synths sometimes seen in the UK, to the early Synare products, and to the original Simmons analog drums.
You'll probably never see another one of these on sale, so now's your only chance to own one.
Each of the two independent drum sounds has sensitivity, octave, tuning, up or down sweep depth and output level controls.
Channel 1 can be switched from Cymbal (white noise) to square or sine wave outputs, and Channel 2 from Snare to square or sine wave output.
The rear panel has quarter inch jack trigger inputs and the casing lid has built-in rubber drum pads containing piezo triggers. Once you've set the drum sounds you can close the lid and play without needing to see the controls if you prefer, and there's a stand mounting slot underneath. Alternatively you can trigger the synths from other pads such as Simmons pads, from drum triggers added to acoustic drums, or from the trigger outputs of drum machines like the Roland TR808, or from analog sequencers.
There are rear panel connections for an optional foot switch and a foot pedal (not included), which presumably mute and pitch bend the synth sounds.
This unit was originally part of the "El Monstruo" analog/digital modular synthesizer system playing huge percussive patterns triggered from the various sequencers within the system. Klaus Schulze did something similar with dual analog drum synths during his 1970's concerts, and the true analog sound from these modules can be absolutely window-breaking. Be careful with it, because there is no limit to how low these analog sounds can go...almost subsonic bass booms can be created with ease.
This unit is in very good condition and fully working.
You'll receive the dual drum synth and matching lid/pad unit.
You'll need a 12V DC power supply with a standard fitting (9V is probably OK too, though the label underneath specifies 15V), and quarter inch jack trigger cables are not included (short ones from Maplin would be good to run from the lid/pad unit, longer ones if you want to interface to other instruments).
The lower parts of the hinges and front clasp are not present. You can replace these for a few pennies from any hardware store..."
via this auction
"This is an incredbily rare dual analog drum synth made in Japan.
It compares to the Coron and JHS analog drum synths sometimes seen in the UK, to the early Synare products, and to the original Simmons analog drums.
You'll probably never see another one of these on sale, so now's your only chance to own one.
Each of the two independent drum sounds has sensitivity, octave, tuning, up or down sweep depth and output level controls.
Channel 1 can be switched from Cymbal (white noise) to square or sine wave outputs, and Channel 2 from Snare to square or sine wave output.
The rear panel has quarter inch jack trigger inputs and the casing lid has built-in rubber drum pads containing piezo triggers. Once you've set the drum sounds you can close the lid and play without needing to see the controls if you prefer, and there's a stand mounting slot underneath. Alternatively you can trigger the synths from other pads such as Simmons pads, from drum triggers added to acoustic drums, or from the trigger outputs of drum machines like the Roland TR808, or from analog sequencers.
There are rear panel connections for an optional foot switch and a foot pedal (not included), which presumably mute and pitch bend the synth sounds.
This unit was originally part of the "El Monstruo" analog/digital modular synthesizer system playing huge percussive patterns triggered from the various sequencers within the system. Klaus Schulze did something similar with dual analog drum synths during his 1970's concerts, and the true analog sound from these modules can be absolutely window-breaking. Be careful with it, because there is no limit to how low these analog sounds can go...almost subsonic bass booms can be created with ease.
This unit is in very good condition and fully working.
You'll receive the dual drum synth and matching lid/pad unit.
You'll need a 12V DC power supply with a standard fitting (9V is probably OK too, though the label underneath specifies 15V), and quarter inch jack trigger cables are not included (short ones from Maplin would be good to run from the lid/pad unit, longer ones if you want to interface to other instruments).
The lower parts of the hinges and front clasp are not present. You can replace these for a few pennies from any hardware store..."
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Maplin 5600S
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flickr set by tsaritup
(click for more including pics of the inside)
via this auction
This one spotted and in via Ununseptium warehouse.
flickr set by tsaritup
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via this auction
This one spotted and in via Ununseptium warehouse.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Maestro Woodwind
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"Incredibly rare vintage 60s Maestro Woodwind analogue effects box complete with clarinet pickup and original carry case! I think it's the rarest "W1" model. Not sure where to start with this...
It's primarily designed for playing Clarinet or Saxophone through, then passing it into an amp but can also be used as a guitar effect, synth effect or you can put just about anything through it via the inputs.
You can hear this all over the woodwind on a lot of the Frank Zappa records - infact, it's on the inside sleeve of Hot Rats. Used by Kraftwerk also. It sounds a lot like loads of effects on early Roxy Music/ Brian Eno stuff...
In theory it has settings like "Cello" and "Horn" which transform the woodwind sound via pitch shift/ tracking etc.
BUT, you can also coax various 60s Maestro fuzz sounds out of it (they made very expensive classics like the Brassmaster etc.) by putting whatever you want through it.
The clarinet socket was switched to a 1/4" socket by the previous owner, which makes it easier for feeding signals through. There's a very slight dent where they did it - you can see in the picture. Output is on two 1/4" jacks. This allows you to get really good stereo effects. It also has a tremolo and EQ! You can apply effects to each output.
If you want to run a guitar or signal from a mixing desk/ Pro Tools through the unit then you should use a preamp or signal booster before it so it can track the notes OK. Also, best to run it into a DI box or instrument inputs on your soundcard/ desk.
If you want to use the Maestro with a clarinet then use the pickup/ barrel in place of the usual one on your clarinet. Has fitted every single clarinet I've used it with (Buffet, Bundy etc.)
All in all a very eccentric and unique box, rare as hen's teeth. I was told this one was made in the 60s which would make sense. It's in really good condition and looks amazing. Probably a real collectors piece. Very useful and fun for studio sessions/ mixing.
Only made in the US I think - so you'll have to use a plug adapter which you can get really easily (and cheaply) at Maplin/ most places..."
"Incredibly rare vintage 60s Maestro Woodwind analogue effects box complete with clarinet pickup and original carry case! I think it's the rarest "W1" model. Not sure where to start with this...It's primarily designed for playing Clarinet or Saxophone through, then passing it into an amp but can also be used as a guitar effect, synth effect or you can put just about anything through it via the inputs.
You can hear this all over the woodwind on a lot of the Frank Zappa records - infact, it's on the inside sleeve of Hot Rats. Used by Kraftwerk also. It sounds a lot like loads of effects on early Roxy Music/ Brian Eno stuff...
In theory it has settings like "Cello" and "Horn" which transform the woodwind sound via pitch shift/ tracking etc.
BUT, you can also coax various 60s Maestro fuzz sounds out of it (they made very expensive classics like the Brassmaster etc.) by putting whatever you want through it.
The clarinet socket was switched to a 1/4" socket by the previous owner, which makes it easier for feeding signals through. There's a very slight dent where they did it - you can see in the picture. Output is on two 1/4" jacks. This allows you to get really good stereo effects. It also has a tremolo and EQ! You can apply effects to each output.
If you want to run a guitar or signal from a mixing desk/ Pro Tools through the unit then you should use a preamp or signal booster before it so it can track the notes OK. Also, best to run it into a DI box or instrument inputs on your soundcard/ desk.
If you want to use the Maestro with a clarinet then use the pickup/ barrel in place of the usual one on your clarinet. Has fitted every single clarinet I've used it with (Buffet, Bundy etc.)All in all a very eccentric and unique box, rare as hen's teeth. I was told this one was made in the 60s which would make sense. It's in really good condition and looks amazing. Probably a real collectors piece. Very useful and fun for studio sessions/ mixing.
Only made in the US I think - so you'll have to use a plug adapter which you can get really easily (and cheaply) at Maplin/ most places..."
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