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Roland SH-5 Vintage monophonic synthesizer

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Serial # 501051

Casio SK-1 Sampling Keyboard

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- on/off lfo pitch knob
- super droney lows
- high pitch

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"Vintage 4 voice analog synthesizer... Fantastic synth for a so many things and the ability to twist and change the sound in so many different ways. Layer the 4 voices in mono (unison) mode , detune and alter the waveforms of each one for thick and lush leads.. then start modulating the sound in many different ways. Appegiator , poly mode ,chord memory ..korg really piled in the options."

Yamaha DX-7IID

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"# The 'new generation' of DX synthesizers (Mark II). This model has everything the DX7s added plus:
# 2-channel tone generator, which allows bi-timbral effects including stereo, splits, and layers.
# each of the two tone generators can be controlled independently via MIDI on separate channels, making the DX7IID do the work of two DX7s keyboards
# larger LCD display and an extra LED voice display for the second channel's voice number"

Yamaha DX-7S

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"Classic synth sound of the 80's .The original FM synthesizer. DX-7S was the updated version of the original dx7 which included better sound output 16-bit (as opposed to the original 12-bit D/A) , a new case design (lighter but just as hard wearing) and the addition of unison mode."

ROLAND EP 09 vintage analog electric piano

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"Blurb from EP-09 manual
'The EP-09 is the first eletronic piano with a built-in micro-computer. For the first time, the auto-arpeggio with eletronic pianos is made possible by the use of the micro-computer. Allkinds of arpegios are possible with the mode selector and range selector. Also the arpeggio can be sustained with the use of the Sustain Mode. This will keep the arpeggio going even after you let go of the keys. Use the SPLIT SWITCH and the arpeggio will play from below middle C sound range. This lets you play the melody in the upper half of the keyboard and use the auto-arpeggio as an accompaniment. There are four types of tones: Piano 1 ,2 ,Harpsichord 1,2. Various combinations of sounds can be made by pressing more than one button at the same time.'"

AELITA 3-VCO RARE VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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"AELITA is a 3-oscillator monophonic synthesizer with 44 keys, produced by the Murom radio plant in USSR in eighties. The device is housed in a strong aluminum body. Sound control is performed with handy faders and buttons. The synth has really impressive analog sound - it is convenient for modeling of fat analog basses, classic rock leads, hard razor waves, various space FX`s, noises, ambient textures and much more... It is able to form both hard and soft timbres. By activating the UNISON function, the number of simultaneously sounding voices may be 5 or 6. Because you can detune the three independent oscillators, it is possible to create "one finger chord hits".

The Aelita synthesizer consists of 5 basic synthesis sections, which are the following: TUNING, REGISTERS/TIMBRE (osc wave switch), UNISON/VOICE LEVEL, TIMBRES CONTROL (filter), VOLUME CONTROL (amplifier). A wide range of modulation functions are available, including RING MODULATION. The synthesizer provides a three oscillator voice, with the addition of unison function, which adds extra timbres to basic sound. Respectively, there are separate controls for all oscillators in all sections.

The TUNING section provides the "global tuning" and separate DETUNE 1/2/3 knob for each oscillator. Below the section, three parameter buttons are situated: RELEASE, UNISON/VOICE and STRINGS. By pressing RELEASE, the "preset released" mode is activated independently of the RELEASE slider in the AMPLIFIER section. Next the UNISON/VOICE ON/OFF button - having entered the mode UNISON ON you will get aggressive layered strings sound (see demo sample1). By pressing the STRINGS button, you actually activate the modulation function, which imitates stringed instruments vibrato; but in conjunction with the UNISON ON mode, it provides "strings" sound with a complex modulated timbre.

The REGISTERS/TIMBRES section contains the timbres range (octave registers) 2`, 4`, 8`, 16`, 32` buttons and the WAVEFORM SELECT buttons (square, triangle and saw). The MODULATION/LFO FREQ slider, also called VIBRATO/TREMOLO, is situated below; four LFO WAVEFORMS selection buttons are situated at the lowest.

Between the REGISTERS and VOLUME CONTROL sections, the MODULATION switch buttons for all oscillators (called VIBRATO 1/2/3) and the button MOD1*3 activating frequency modulation of the first voice with the third one; actually, this is the RING MODULATION mode. Combined activation of the buttons MOD1*3and UNISON/STRINGS makes it possible to get a uncommon compound timbre of sound. The section UNISON/VOICE LEVEL contains three sliders 1/2/3/ and three buttons for controlling the volume level and for switching the oscillators ON and OFF. One of the sliders is designed to control the UNISON level in the range 16í. With the button UNISON/VOICE at ON, the sliders 1/2/3 perform the function of controlling the UNISON level of the registers in the ranges 2í, 4í, 8í. Below the section, the MODULATION DEPTH (vibrato) slider is located.

The TIMBRES CONTROL section has two buttons in the left part: KEY TRACKING ON/OFF and LFO (tremolo on/off). Near the buttons, 6 filter control sliders are situated, those are the following: FILTER CUTOFF (called RANGE), RESONANCE (SHARPNESS), MOD DEPTH, ATTACK, SUSTAIN/RELEASE, DECAY (called LEVEL). Below the section is the TREMOLO DEPTH. The VOLUME CONTROL (AMPLIFIER) section provides the following functions: ATTACK, SUSTAIN / RELEASE, DECAY (called LEVEL), MAIN VOLUME LEVEL and controlled with the respective sliders. At the rear panel, a 5 din OUT is situated for connection of the volume control pedal or an external mixer/amplifier.

Some examples of how it really sounds you will find here:
http://ruskeys.net/eng/base/aelita.php#sn"

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korg LP 10 analog piano

YouTube via abertronic — July 21, 2009 — "http://stores.ebay.com/abertronix
demo of korg lp10 .This is just a demo of the sound of this keyboard , not a demo of my skills as a keyboard player !!!"

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Flower Electronics T_NG

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"Their latest product is now coming to europe very soon, the T_NG is a touch sensitive noise generator. When you touch the pads on the pcb, you create feedback loops around the circuit. You can make the t_ng hiss, squeak, chirp, groan, and squeal."

http://flowerelectronics.com/