RITM-2 - RAREST SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER with MIDI

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I'm hearing there was a max of 1000 units of the RITM-2. The Polivoks, Altair, and Estradin had more.

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Soviet RITM-2 (Rhythm-2) Analog Synthesizer Video Demo

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"This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier. The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre. Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release."

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RITM-2 - RAREST SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER with MIDI

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"Up for sale is EXTREMELY RARE powerful Soviet vintage analog synthesizer "RITM-2".
It was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1980s, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard analog synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both in studio & on live concerts.
Endless possibilities & experimentation.
As a true analog synth Ritm-2 can also play sounds of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It can also create some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositions with a random pitch and a timbre.

- Sometimes called "Russian Moog Prodigy", it has 1-osc (plus sub osc), 1LFO, 2 adsr and more.
• First section: Portamento/Glissando.
- Modulation section: modulation frequency knob (LFO), OSC section: tuning knob from "-" to "+", modulation switch from saw, tri and random, tone switch from 32', 16', 8' or 4' , modulation level knob from 10 till 2; modulation on/off switch (linked to level knob).
- Mixer section: noise level knob, saw wave level knob, tri wave/rising tri wave switch, level of tri/rising wave.
- Filter section : cutoff freq knob, resonance, modulation switch - choose envelope, tri, wave or random,modulation level knob, keytrack button (between 1/1 keytrack or 1/2); 4 x sliders for adsr envelope.
- Output section: output volume knob, phones volume knob.
- Amp section: switch between single - triggered envelope and repeating envelope, memory knob, 4 x sliders for adsr envelope.
- Connection on the rear panel: on/off switch, power wire connection (220V), fuse (0,25A), Main Audio Output - standard 1\4 TRS Jack. On the front : 2,5 octave keyboard (F-C), to the left of keyboard there are pitch bend slider, modulation wheel.

MIDI INTERFACE INSTALLED:
- Adds MIDI IN, MIDI THRU sockets
- MIDI LEARN button for fast and easy active midi channel selection"

Description from http://ruskeys.net where you can find demos.

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RITM-2 RARE VINTAGE USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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Soviet Synth Cat? The new Tyrell concept synth looks a bit like the RITM-2 in these shots.

"Made by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory since 1984 the RITM-2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parameters: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4', 8', 16', 32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.


Specifications:

— Polyphony - Once voice
— Oscillators - 1 osc, 1 Noise Gen. Waveforms: triangle, saw, random.
— LFO - LFO speed and modulation (triangle, saw, random waveforms)
— Filter - : ADSR knobs, cutoff, resonance, BPF/LPF mode, filter LFO level, envelope level.
— VCA - ADSR knobs, ADSR mode, mod level, keyb memory.
— Effects - Glissando
— Keyboard - 32 note
— Control - CV / Gate (can be installed), MIDI (can be installed)
— Mains voltage of alternating current, V 220
— Power consumption, W max 10
— Dimensions of the synthesizer, mm 600х400х200
— Weight, kg ~ 10"

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RITM-2 - RAREST SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER with MIDI

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"It was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1980s, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard analog synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both in studio & on live concerts.
Endless possibilities & experimentation.
As a true analog synth Ritm-2 can also play sounds of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It can also create some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositions with a random pitch and a timbre.

- Sometimes called 'Russian Moog Prodigy', it has 1-osc (plus sub osc), 1LFO, 2 adsr and more.
• First section: Portamento/Glissando.
- Modulation section: modulation frequency knob (LFO), OSC section: tuning knob from "-" to "+", modulation switch from saw, tri and random, tone switch from 32', 16', 8' or 4' , modulation level knob from 10 till 2; modulation on/off switch (linked to level knob).
- Mixer section: noise level knob, saw wave level knob, tri wave/rising tri wave switch, level of tri/rising wave.
- Filter section : cutoff freq knob, resonance, modulation switch - choose envelope, tri, wave or random,modulation level knob, keytrack button (between 1/1 keytrack or 1/2); 4 x sliders for adsr envelope.
- Output section: output volume knob, phones volume knob.
- Amp section: switch between single - triggered envelope and repeating envelope, memory knob, 4 x sliders for adsr envelope.
- Connection on the rear panel: on/off switch, power wire connection (220V), fuse (0,25A), Main Audio Output - standard 1\4 TRS Jack. On the front : 2,5 octave keyboard (F-C), to the left of keyboard there are pitch bend slider, modulation wheel."

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BLACK RITM-2 RAREST VINTAGE USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER * MIDI ONBOARD

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"Up for the auction is BLACK RITM-2 — RAREST VINTAGE USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER * WITH MIDI ONBOARD! *
COMES WITH ORIGINAL CASE, WORKING LOCKS (KEY INCLUDED)

::: INCLUDES: RITM-2 | SN 5536 |, CASE COVER, KEY AND POWER CABLE :::

— MIDI IN / MIDI THRU installed onboard
— Old bolts were replaced with black stylish steel ones
— Replaced 5-DIN Soviet output with industry standart 1/4" Jack
— Both left and right cover locks are working and key is uncluded
— KEYB / MIDI switch and LEARN button (MIDI Channel 1 is set by default)"

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Ritm 2 soviet analog synthesizer

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Uploaded on Oct 28, 2015 Soviet Synths

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"Ritm-2 in exceptional condition (collectors item) + original upper lid + cables included!
RItm-2 is a moog prodigy/micromoog kind of a clone but with soviet components which makes it sound more fluttery and overdriven which results in a more "fatter" sound.

Note: Ritm-2 operates under 220 volts, you would need a voltage transformer if you operate under 110 volts (can be bought at any local electric shop)"

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Ritm-2 Soviet Analog Synthesizer

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Uploaded on May 28, 2019

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"Rare soviet analog synthesizer - Ritm-2.
The unit is in fully working condition - check the video in the gallery"

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Soviet Silver Edition RITM-2 with Audio Input Mod

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"RITM-2

WITH MOD: "AUDIO INPUT"

Just plug another Analog Synth... It sounds like Hell!!

SILVER EDITION '92

All RITM-2 are Black - THIS ONE IS SILVER

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Description:
This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.
Control parameters name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.

Specifications:
— Polyphony - Once voice
— Oscillators - 1 osc, 1 Noise Gen. Waveforms: triangle, saw, random.
— LFO - LFO speed and modulation (triangle, saw, random waveforms)
— Filter - : ADSR knobs, cutoff, resonance, BPF/LPF mode, filter LFO level, envelope level.
— VCA - ADSR knobs, ADSR mode, mod level, keyb memory.
— Effects - Glissando
— Keyboard - 32 note
— Control - CV / Gate (can be installed), MIDI (can be installed)
— Mains voltage of alternating current, V 220
— Power consumption, W max 10
— Dimensions of the synthesizer, mm 600х400х200
— Weight, kg ~ 10"

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RITM-2 soviet analog synthesizer

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"Vintage analog synthesizer, a clone of the Moog synthesizer, copied and making by the former USSR engineers. Synth specs: LFO, VCO, Mixer, Noise, Filter, Contour Generator, VCF, VCA, Pitch."

You can find demos of the RITM-2 in previous posts here.

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RITM-2 (Rhytm-2) soviet analog synthesizer

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This is the one in this video.

"This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release."

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Ritm 2 Soviet USSR Analog Synthesizer Rhythm Polivoks Polivox MS 10 20 SH 101

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Published on Nov 22, 2019 GLvintageSHOP

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"Ritm 2 Soviet USSR Analog Synthesizer

Output - 1/4 jack

The supply voltage of the unit - 220-230V/50Hz. For use it with 110/127V, a voltage converter is necessary/ not added.

MADE IN USSR"

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RITM-2 (Rhytm-2) Soviet Analog Synthesizer Video Demo

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Published on Dec 10, 2012 by Strangesoundful

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"The RITM-2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer. Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release..."

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Ritm 2 Analog Soviet Synthesizer

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"This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release."

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Ritm-2 Soviet Vintage Analog Synthesizer with CV/Gate Mod

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Some pics of the inside below.

"After Service. With CV,Gate input added.

All functions are tested and work as it must be.

Ritm-2 this is portable solo synthesizer, it has 1-osc (plus sub osc), 1LFO, 2 adsr and more..

First section - portamento/glisando;

Modulations section:- modulation frequency knob (LFO); osc section: tuning knob from - to + ; modulation switch from saw, tri and random; tone switch from 32', 16', 8' or 4' ; modulation ammount knob from 10 till 2; modulaton on/off switch (linked to ammount knob);

Mixer section:- noise ammount knob; saw wave ammount knob; tri wave/rising tri wave switch; ammount of tri/rising wave;

Filter section: cutoff freq knob; resonance; modulaton switch ... choose envelope, tri wave or random; modulation ammount knob; keytrack button (between 1/1 keytrack or 1/2); 4 x faders for adsr envelope;

Output section: output volume knob; phones volume knob;

Amp section: switch between single-triggered envelope and repeating envelope; memory knob; 4 x faders for adsr envelope;

Connection on the back panel:- on/off switch; electr. wire connection ; fuse (0,25A);- output; On the front: 2,5 octave keyboard (F-C), to the left of keyboard there are:- pitch bend slider; modulaton whell; below keyboard there is a headphones 5din plug;."

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Ritm-2 Soviet Vintage Analog Synthesizer with CV Gate Demo Video

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Published on Apr 15, 2015 Vladislav Titov

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"This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier...

Added cv inputs: CV, Gate, VCF, PWM, Audio."

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RITM-2 / RYTM-2 Soviet Analog Synth

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# Monophonic analog synthesizer with 32 keys (F-C),
# 2 VCOs (1-st VCO: triangle/saw, 2-nd VCO: square with PWM, 32'-4' switch for both VCO),
# 1 Noise generator,
# 1 VCF (LPF) with screaming resonance (Polyvox/Moog type),
# 1 VCA,
# 2 ADSR envelope generators, one for VCF with keyboard tracking, one for VCA with autotrigger and last key memo,
# 1 modulator (triangle, S/H) for VCOs, VCF and PWM,
# Glissando,
# Pitch bender, Modulation level slider,
# Audio output, Phone output,
# All audio connectors are DIN-5 (MIDI type),
# 220 Volt/10 Watt power consumption, original power cord included, 110V/220V transformer (optional, 20$).
# Dimensions: 60/40/20 sm, weight: about 21 lbs.

Details on the VG-Line "РИТМ-2" Black

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Front panel translation below. You can find video of the new VG Line RITM-2 posted here.

"The Ritm-2 synthesizer made by VG-Line is a direct recreation of the ’80s Soviet one-osc monophonic analogue synthesizer, РИТМ-2 also known as Ritm Dva or Rhythm-2, in a form of small-sized desktop module, which can be controlled via MIDI or CV/Gate. The original model was itself inspired by small-sized analog Moog synthesizers and the sound of this little synth was pretty close to Moog but it had number of distinctive properties making it unique: A specific VCO with unusual distorted triangle waveform, VCO waveform mixer, a bit more non-linearity in the VCA and a little distortion in the output stage. Also, the original model had two full-featured ADSR envelopes on-board — a pretty rare feature for this class of monosynths. One of these envelope generators had the Cycle feature.

The new desktop synthesizer has the almost identical set of features and controls as the original, but it also has a number of improvements:

More reliable and stable modern power supply. No more 20 minutes warm-up for the stable tune!
MIDI In and Thru
LFO rate can be synchronized with the MIDI Clock
LFO rate knob works in the traditional direction, opposite to the original, reversed direction
Note Velocity can be assigned to VCA level (selectable)
Audio Input with level adjust control in the Mixer Section
CV inputs for Pitch, VCF Cutoff Frequency, PWM, VCA, and V-Gate input for triggering envelope generators
Specifications:

1 VCO with at least 5 octaves stable tracking
3 VCO waveforms: Triangle, Sawtooth, Pulse with PWM
White Noise generator
4-channel Mixer for Tri/Saw, Pulse, Noise and Audio In
24dB low-pass transistor ladder filter with keyboard tracking
1 LFO with Triangle, Square, and Sample & Hold waveforms
2 ADSR envelope generators, one with gated AR Cycle mode
Selectable modulation sources for VCO pitch: LFO Tri, LFO Sqr, SnH
Selectable modulation sources for VCF: ADSR, LFO Tri, SnH
MIDI-control with selectable channel via Learn button
Inputs:

MIDI Input (DIN-5)
Audio Input (1/4″ TS Jack)
CV Inputs for Pitch, Pulse Width, VCF Cutoff, VCA Level (1/8″ TS Jacks)
Gate input (V-Gate, 1/8″ TS Jack)
Outputs:

MIDI Thru (DIN-5)
Line OUt (Unbalanced, 1/4″ TS Jack)
Headphones Out (1/4″ TRS Jack)
Supply:

European ~220v AC Line In. (215-250v)"

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Rare Soviet Analog Synth RITM-2

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"RITM-2 (Rhythm-2), rare soviet analog mono synthesizer of 80’s, there were manufactured only 3000 items, approximately.
This synth was made in 1991, and is in great working and cosmetic conditions, you can see on photos. All keys, knobs and controllers work well.
Power supply voltage - 220-230V/50Hz. Power cord and 5 din to 1/4’’jack adapter are included."

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Russian RITM-2

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" Powerful Soviet Russian Vintage RARE Analog synthesizer.

• RITM-2 is a portable solo synthesizer from 80's - Russian clone of Minimoog, it has 1-osc (plus sub osc), 1LFO, 2 adsr and more.

• This synth was made in December 1988 in USSR

• First section - Portamento/Glissando.

• Modulation section - modulation frequency knob (LFO), OSC section: tuning knob from - to + , modulation switch from saw, tri and random, tone switch from 32', 16', 8' or 4' , modulation level knob from 10 till 2; modulation on/off switch (linked to level knob).

• Mixer section - noise level knob, saw wave level knob, tri wave/rising tri wave switch, level of tri/rising wave.

• Filter section : cutoff freq knob, resonance, modulation switch - choose envelope, tri, wave or random,modulation level knob, keytrack button (between 1/1 keytrack or 1/2); 4 x sliders for adsr envelope.

• Output section: output volume knob, phones volume knob.

• Amp section: switch between single - triggered envelope and repeating envelope, memory knob, 4 x sliders for adsr envelope.

• Connection on the rear panel : on/off switch, power wire connection (220V), fuse (0,25A) - output. On the front : 2,5 octave keyboard (F-C), to the left of keyboard there are pitch bend slider, modulation wheel, below keyboard there is a output 5-din plug."