Return Trip Effect - Introducing Suiko ST20 (HD - No talking)

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SUIKO ST-10 Japanese Traditional Scale Synthesizer SN 001315

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"The rare ST-10 is the big brother to famous Suiko ST-50 and was designed to accompany poetry. It has only 3 traditional Japanese instrument sounds, shakuhachi, koto and pipe organ. The samples are clean and sound fantastic with some reverb or other effects. But while it lacks the many instrumental sounds of its younger siblings, it makes up for it with its retro wood-panel styling, integrated speaker and onboard cassette tape sequencer. The data cassette player is used to record and playback note data in sequence, and the instruments can be changed during playback. Tested and 100% functional, this ST-10 comes in the original tolex hard travel case with manual. Power is 100V, and while a stepdown converter is not needed, it is recommended."

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SUIKO SAMURAI - featuring the Suiko ST-70 pocket synth

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video by Adam Kent-Isaac

"Surf rock with a weird, vintage Japanese synthesizer called a SUIKO ST-70. There are several different versions of the Suiko synthesizer, some are more advanced and have more functions, this is the smallest version that they made. I don't have a clue what any of the buttons mean, all the labels are Japanese. I had to figure it out through trial and error. I still can't really say I understand how to use it to its full ability."

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Suiko ST-10 KOTO for Shigin conductor Synthesizer Tokyo Japan SN 001315

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TUCKER/80年代の和風シンセサイザー「曙」（あけぼの）どこを触っても和風な音しか出ないこの楽器で作曲する試み。

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"A synthesizer for traditional Japanese music made in the 80s.

An attempt to compose with this instrument that only produces a Japanese sound no matter where you touch it"

1973 japanese electronic project KIT （MYKIT 50） GAKKEN学研　マイキット50 ハードオフで見っけた
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I didn't realize GAKKEN went that far back. See the Gakken and SUIKO labels below for more. Not sure if that's a SUIKO in the first video above, but it looks like one.

And a non synth video by gamakatsu: TUCKER/ 子供が投げた一斗缶の音をループして音を加えて作曲する試み
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SUIKO ST20 Vintage Analog Japanese Koto Synthesizer SN 691192

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"SUIKO ST20 Vintage Analog Japanese Koto Synthesizer. Super rare. Condition is "Used", but super clean. The synth faceplate and speaker grill are mint. Free voltage transformer included."

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Suiko ST-100 Koto Multi-Sound Synthesizer Conductor for Shigin

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Check out this demo of one through a Roland Space Echo.

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Alone In The Clouds | Suiko ST-50, AC Noises Respira, four track

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"In which I play my favorite small synth, the Suiko ST-50, through an AC Noises Respira tremolo/reverb pedal (thanks guys for sending me this!). All parts except a field recording of a music box are Suiko, multi-tracked through Respira on the Fostex X-28H four track. Reverb on tape parts is Alesis Wedge."

Rehearsing for the LudoWic Livestream Katana ZERO Soundtrack

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Opens with the Suiko ST-20. Trautonium on the right. Synthesizers.com 5U modular system.

"The list of gear keeps getting bigger and bigger :)
Rehearsing for the LudoWic Livestream Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

Buy your ticket here: https://www.ludowic.com/ticketportal
('Pay What You Like' with a minimum of 5$ or 5€)

Livestream:
Date: November 28, 2020
Time: 22:00 CET"

The ambient dream team: SUIKO ST-50 and Hologram Electronics Microcosm

"In which I take my new favorite instrument, the Suiko ST-50 and the @Hologram Electronics Microcosm out on a walk in Potsdam. I share my thoughts on the Microcosm (thanks Hologram for sponsoring this) after recording four tracks on the spot. Get the EP:"

The rarest Japanese synthesizer? | Suiko ST-50

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"In which I demo and make music with an obscure synthesizer made for the Japanese traditional music market, the Suiko ST-50. Created to accompany poetry, the ST-50 is a beautiful and strangely timeless instrument. Its haunting sound and unusual playing style set it apart from many other instruments."

Suiko ST-20 x Synth Café

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"Trying for the first time my newly arrived koto synthesizer!"

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Published on Apr 18, 2020 wildchurch

More obscure Japanese gear.

"All Hail the Eye tone

"See your pitch!"

Manufactured by Fuji Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., the Eye tone is an aide to vocal training - plug in a microphone to get visual feedback via it's 2 lamp system. One shows you are within range, the other lights up when you are 'spot on'.

This function, however, lends itself well to monitoring drones. Here, I use it to track pitch coming from a variable speed tape player as I attempt to glide between tones and 'enhance my multi-tasking abilities' beyond their infancy.

Sounds:
O2 Minipops
Hougaku Conductor with step sequencer
2 cassette tape players modified for variable speed:
- one playing a drone, the other birdsong
Suiko ST20 - Shakuhachi/Koto/Pipe Organ 'synth'

Effects:
Aria spring reverb on O2 Minipops
Lots of Korg SDD-3300 on the cassette players
The Hougaku Conductor runs through a Roland VX-66 Echo Mixer and the Suiko ST20 through an ELK EM-13 Analog Echo, before the main mixer"

Suiko ST-100 Japanese Traditional Sound Synthesizer Preset Sounds

Published on Jan 29, 2020 SUBTOKYOSHOP

Cool to finally see a demo of one these.

"Suiko ST-100 Japanese Traditional Sound Synthesizer with Roland RE-101 Space Echo 1978 Vintage

Preset Sounds :

Koto, Juushichigen, Toukin, Pichikaruto, Tekkin, Shakuhachi, Shinobue, Noukan, Shou, Kokyu, and Many Taiko Variations"

SUIKO Poetry Trainer Conductor HT-100 Japanese KOTO SYNTH in Original Box

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SUIKO ST-100 Japanese KOTO SYNTH

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SUIKO Poetry Trainer ST-40 Japanese KOTO SYNTH SN 510363

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SUIKO Poetry Trainer Conductor Kizuna KT-1000

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I haven't seen this particular model before. You can find additional SUIKO posts here.

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Rare SUIKO ST-70 Japanese KOTO SYNTH SN 725288

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There have been other SUIKO synths to be featured on the site before, however, this appears to be the first ST-70. These appear to be non programable preset type players. You can find some demos of other models in the archives.

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Suiko ST-10 (Japanese synth, sequencer) SN 001309

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"A monophonic synthesizer built as an aid to learning Japanese instruments and music. It has a data cassette drive sequencer.
Comes in a custom suitcase and metal panel. Has an internal speaker, internal memory to record/playback sequences using a data cassette or the built-in digital sequencer. The sounds can be modified in real-time during sequence playback.

Since it uses a cassette deck, it can offer creative possibilties using an Aux-to-cassette adapter.

The unit requires 100v, is operational and in very good cosmetic condition."

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