Early Analog Band - Fender Chroma Musical Instruments 1982

video by Brigida Family

"Rare vintage footage! This product demonstration for Fender Chroma features a performance by Mike Brigida, John Shykun & Cleve Pozar.

16:50​ closes with John Williams 'Indiana Jones Theme' & 'Superman'"

And a note from the Rhodes Chroma list:

"The 'Expander's they show don't seem to have the same setup as a typical expander today. Specifically, the expander panel looks to be identical to that of the Chroma - and so has a extra black metal lip on the front. It is much more of a 'keyboard-chopped-off-Chroma' versus what ended up being the Expander.

Somewhat of a prophetic quote from one of the questions and answers in the video:

Q. How long before the Chroma is obsolete?

A. Chroma is an expressive, powerful musical instrument. Since it sounds good and has terrific expansion capability it stands the best chance among products available today of lasting the longest."

Fender Chroma Polaris Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/Custom Case Mint Condition

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"Son of the legendary Arp-Fender Chroma synthesizer: the Polaris is a kind of second version a little simpler but still powerful version.

The machine was originally designed by the ARP engineers, but then ARP society was bought by Rhodes 2 years before the commercial release.

Keyboard 61 keys with basic velocity system

Main panel features 23 sliders and 62 buttons for edit process; central slider is assignable to one of the 14 available parameters while on the right side there are 2 levers for modulation and pitch bender."

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Pandemic Ears

video by Claes von Heijne

"Rhodes Chroma and Expander"

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"Rhodes Chroma w Expander"

Rhodes Chroma Birds

video by Claes von Heijne

"In the very cold, deep forests, among roots and birch, nests the rare Rhodes Chroma Bird."
"Rhodes Chroma w Expander through TC Electronics Flashback x4"

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Rhodes Chroma + Enabler + Midi Kit

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"Here is the opportunity to get a Rhodes Chroma with its Enabler in Perfect Condition !

*Professionally SERVICED in FULL Working order*

All the logic and linear circuits on the 8 cards without forgetting to solder CI supports.

All the decoupling and filtering condos, trimmers and transistors have been changed on the 8 cards.

4 CEM 3360 and 4 CEM3350 have been changed to 4 Channels.

The MOLEX connectors on the 8 cards have been changed.

All the CIs have been unsoldered and changed on the I / O BOARD and DUAL CHANNEL cards.

I reprogrammed an EPROM for keyboard management.

Of course the power supply has been changed by a new one as well as the installation of a CPU ++ card in order to control the magnificent ENABLER."

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Rhodes Chroma with Expander 1982

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"Rhodes Chroma with Expander CC+ and New Power Supplies
I am the original owner of these Chromas. Studio use only from 1982 till 1984. These have been in storage until 2019. Absolutely in perfect cosmetic and working condition. Power supply mods and CC+ mods done by Chris at Electronic Innovations St. Claire Shores, MI. I doubt you will find a more perfect pair of these! Comes with original pedals and manual.'

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Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) - Book Review + Flip Through

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Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) is also available on Amazon here.

"Ciat-Lonbarde

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) book review & book flip through. Synthesizer Evolution is a recently published book covering every major synth, drum machine and sampler from 1963-1995. Each instrument is hand drawn and includes vital statistics and quirky facts.

Synth Evolution is published by Velocity Press (https://velocitypress.uk) and written & illustrated by Oli Freke (https://www.synthevolution.net), a London-based musician, artist and author with a life-long passion for analogue synthesizers and electronic music.

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) provides us with an in-depth look at synthesizer history over the decades and covers a variety of vintage synthesizers including analog synths, digital synths, modular synths, wavetable synths, FM synths, additive synths and more.

Join me for a narrated book flip through highlighting various synths and concluding with a brief book review at the end. Hope you enjoy and feel free to grab a copy of Synth Evolution if you like it.

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TIMECODES
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00:00 - Intro

► SYNTHESIZERS
01:01 - 360 Systems, Access Music (Virus), Ace Tone
01:46 - Akai (AX80, AX60)
02:43 - Arp Instruments (2500, 2600)
03:44 - Behringer
04:07 - Buchla modulars
04:22 - Casio (Casiotone, CZ series, HT series)

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Rhodes Chroma

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Fender/Rhodes Chroma Polaris Demo

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"Just a bunch of random patches I've made after getting my Polaris back (all patches were wiped during its service, sadly).

I probably should have figured out what to play before doing this... but I didn't. Whoops.

Eventide Blackhole VST was used as well."

Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris

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"It's been recently fully pro serviced. Work included:
Installation of new front membrane panels.
Power supply overhaul and recap.
Voice board recap.
Fitting set of new rear panel sockets.
Full calibration to specs.

Cosmetically the synth is in nice clean condition, with only minor marks and wear."

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Rhodes Chroma w/ CC + Upgrade

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Pics of the inside below. Note there is only one voice card in the image. Check with the seller to verify. "Excellent aesthetic condition.
PSU New !
CC + New Midi card, Original Pedal and Flycase
Need for a Revision"

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Fender Rhodes CHROMA POLARIS SN 300785

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Rhodes (Arp) Chroma w/ CC+ MIDI Upgrade & Stereoping Controller

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Arp Rhodes Chroma Keyboard Synthesizer

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Rhodes Chroma Synthesizer Brochure

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"Main pages detached, staples missing. Otherwise great color, no punch holes, no writing, no highlights, no stains, no stamps. Used. Can try to re attach, maybe not. However could frame both cover and two page big pic of synth. Great for studio wall.

Rhodes Chroma 8 page color synthesizer brochure. Vintage original."

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Tauntek Rhodes Chroma Dual Channel Board Tester

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"I have been thinking for several years that I would like to design a test fixture for Chroma voice boards, to allow stand-alone testing with easy access to the circuitry. Initially I was planning to have the tester automatically run through a number of tests and give an overall pass/fail result. But I decided it would be better to offer tests that would be helpful in evaluating a board, and let the user make the decisions. In addition to the tests, I implemented a full manual mode, with control over all parameters. The tester requires +/- 12.0 volts DC, well regulated as these voltages power the voice board. Current limiting would be nice, if possible. The tester and voice board together draw less than 150 mA from either supply.

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Modal Electronics 008 Analog 8 Voice (Discrete)

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"As you probably know, the 008 is not being made anymore. This has nothing to do with the design, it's purely because the build cost does not make it a profitable venture at all for Modal. The sound is very reminiscent of the (ARP) Rhodes Chroma mixed with some Memory Moog Plus. The additional features are far more advanced than any of the other analog polysynths on the market right now."

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Rhodes Chroma Arp Analog Synthesizer

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"I bought this synth around 1997 in working condition with the Syntech midi interface.It worked for a year or so and then suddenly during a session it stopped functioning.I had lots of synthesizers so I just took it out of the lineup and put it in the corner of my studio where it stood until week ago.I didn't get online until around 1999 so I researched the problem I might have encountered.It seems the power supply was this synth's main Achilles heel.I've watched a couple of youtube videos and the power supply wasn't producing enough power on each rail to support everything functioning.My machine turns on and there is a rapid fire clicking like an old computer printer.I learned this is the tapper solenoid (which is used to add tactile feedback to the membrane switches)."

You can find resources on the Rhodes Chroma at
http://rhodeschroma.com.

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Rhodes Chroma (with spare voice cards & mods)

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"It's 21030058, in UK. It was fully serviced by Ben at CyberWave a few years ago (), who is the guy to service them in UK. He also sorted out two extra voicecards I have, so you'll have two spare as back up. He did a great job, background hum is non-existent, you plug it in and think you haven't until you hit a note.

Also, comes with the original pedal. CC+ and SPSU, so all the required upgrades are in.

It's an early one, so quite a lot of the boards are white Arp ones and has been in my smoke-free studio, mounted securely since I bought it in 2009.

I'm selling for £7,500 (GBP) + shipping, which is a couple 1,000 cheaper than the last I saw go like this."

Vintage Synthesizer Museum - Synth Studio Tour | Oakland, CA

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"A synth studio tour of the Vintage Synthesizer Museum (https://vintagesynthmuseum.squarespac...) in Oakland, California with VSM founder and curator Lance Hill.

I had the opportunity to visit the Vintage Synth Museum in February 2020 after 2.5 years since my last visit. In this updated synth & music studio tour, Lance takes us through some recent synth and music gear additions to the studio, discusses the history of Vintage Synthesizer Museum, showcases various classic vintage synths, and more.

To book an appointment at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum, call (510) 859–3558 from 10am–11pm daily or email vintagesynthmuseum@gmail.com.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Korg Trident
01:17 - Elka Synthex
01:20 - Yamaha CS-80
02:45 - PPG Wave, Oberheim Four Voice
02:48 - Sequential Prophet 5, Sequential T8
02:52 - Yamaha SK-50D
03:25 - Serge Modular
03:55 - Roland SH-5
04:14 - Oberheim OB-Xa
04:23 - Rhodes Chroma, DK Synergy, Korg Mono/Poly
04:38 - Linndrum
04:49 - Pearl Syncussion
05:05 - Electrocomp EML 400
05:52 - Oberheim Xpander
05:56 - Sequential Prophet VS
05:59 - Voyetra Eight
06:04 - Cwejman S1 MK2
06:09 - Outboard Gear
06:30 - EMS Synthi

06:38 - Details on VSM

08:15 - Conclusion"