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Roland JD-990 ROM Play Demo Songs

YouTube via zibbybone
"Built-in demos songs for the powerful, Super JD synth module. Be sure to check out my other videos of vintage electronic instruments and subscribe to my Channel for updates."

Roland JD-800 Programmable Synthesizer

via this auction

expansion card slots in bottom image

"For more detailed information about the JD800 check out the JD800 Center website: http://www.geocities.com/jd800center"

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Roland TR-606 with 3 DRP Dr. Pads

YouTube via bbow73. This was for an old auction by wobb37 which is no longer listed.

Ensoniq FIZMO transwave synthesizer

YouTube via bbow73

"For an ebay auction. Machinedrum in background. This is a very fun synth to tweak, it always ends up in strange unexpected places. All the knobs make it look like a virtual analog, but it's more like a wavetable synth, but still very different (but just as gratifying) as a virtual analog."

via this auction

"For those of you who are curious, then I have to say that the Fizmo is very different from Waldorf style wavetable synthesizers. I might go as far as to say that it is esoteric. You could spend a good deal of time programing a patch, make one turn of the transwaves and have an entirely different sound on your hands. Some of the transwaves are non-musical, and the harmonics will animate is a very strange way. I thought that this was going to be a good alternative to a Microwave XT, it is a very different animal. To further complicate things the effects section is based off of the DP-4 processor which introduces the ability to integrate effects into the modulation matrix, this synth has a pretty steep learning curve. I admit that I bit off more than I could chew with this synth. Consider yourself warned, all sales are final. Having said all of that, the thing sounds beautiful. The swirling and transforming textures are organic and alien at the same time. I've never heard anything else like it. In the video I tried to demonstrate how quickly a sound could transform in dramatically bizarre directions, but the mic on my camera is small, and most of the base response was not captured, but I assure you, this thing will shake your windows. **The Fizmo has been criticized by based on the voltage regulator and a processing delay from the real time controls. I have not observed either of these" Which means if you pick this one up you better take care of it. See this article on Carbon111 for more info on the Fizmo regulator fix.

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Rare Vintage Roland GR-100 Guitar Synthesizer

via this auction

VINTAGE 1970s ARP SYNTHESIZER KEYBOARD TIE TACK

via this auction

"This vintage 1970s Arp Synthesizer gold tie tack is in mint condition. Only given to Arp dealers and salesmen, it is very rare. Great for a collector or just go for that retro look."

Roland MC-202 analog synth sequencer

via this auction

ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS BLACK COFFEE

via this auction
"This is a great mono synth with some modular patching capabilities that can be a great stand alone sound module controlled by MIDI and tweaked using the front panel knobs or integrated into a studio environment with other CV sources and processors. Personally I used it with some MOOGERFOOGER pedals and got some great results. It is a great entry into learning old school synthesis and the Squarewave oscillator sounds PHATT!!! Being a little stand alone unit with so many features I would say that this unit would also be great for NOISE DRONE ATARI PUNK style experimentalists because the sound is super rich but also has its quirks that can be exploited. According to Analogue Solutions this particular unit is from the last production issue but housed in an earlier issue case which is why there is MIDI ports but no dip switches.

Black Coffee Specifications
* Sound Engine analog subtractive synthesis
* Polyphony 1 note (monophonic)
* Audio Inputs (1) ⅛" on front panel; (1) ¼" on rear panel
* Audio Outputs (1) ⅛" main and (1) ⅛" LFO, both on front panel; (1) ¼" main on rear panel
* Patch Cord Connections (CV and audio) (8) ⅛" minijacks on front panel; (3) ¼" and (1) ⅛" on rear panel
* Sound Sources (1) VCO; (1) suboscillator; (1) LFO; (1) noise generator

* Filter (1) resonant lowpass; 24 dB/octave
* Effects Processor (1) ring modulator
* Amplifier (1) VCA
* MIDI-to-CV Converter MIDI In and Thru; pitch, modulation, gate, accent, and legato
* Power 15VAC, 500 mA wall wart
* Dimensions 4.00" (W) × 5.25" (H) × 8.00" (D)
* Weight 2.2 lb."