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Korg VC10 vocoder eBay test/demo

YouTube Uploaded by sequentialx on Jan 26, 2012

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SN 160195 - pics previously captured here.

Jordan Passmore, Korg KR-55b, Boss HandClapper HC-2, Boss RSD-10 Sampler/Delay Jam

YouTube Uploaded by jordanpassmore on Jan 14, 2012
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"A live jam with the Korg KR-55b, Boss HandClapper HC-2, and Boss RSD-10 Sampler/Delay. The drum machine is sending pulses to the HC-2 via trigger allowing it to play every half bar. Near the end of the video I mess around with the KR-55b's trigger speed selection, making the HC-2 play much faster. Instruments were recorded directly into my soundcard (RME Multiface) totally dry"

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"The sound is very competitive to the Roland TR-808, surprisingly. The KR-55b model has double the amount of presets as the original KR-55. It has a trigger-out that can be used to clock other analog synths, sequencers, drum machines, and pedals. Here is a demo [above] of the actual unit for sale (none of the other equipment is included)"

YAMAHA CS-60 SN 1085

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KORG SIGMA interesting bi-timbric synthesizer

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"The Sigma is an interesting bi-timbric synthesizer consisting of two sections: a genuine analog "Synthe" and a Preset "Instrument" section. All together, there are 19 presets on it that give a variety of sounds. There are 11 presets for the "Instrument" section which include fuzz guitar, electric bass, clavi, string, flute, double reed, trumpet, hammered percussion, etc. And there are 8 presets for the "Synthe" section that give variable waveforms (square, pulse, sawtooth) in different pitch ranges (from 32' to 4'). Each preset has its own rotary control to vary its sounds. The Sigma is also unique for its ability to combine the synth and instrument sections for a nicer, layered synth sound or effect. While the synth section is nice, the instrumental sounds (tuba, trumpet, strings, guitar, etc.) are pretty darn bad, and only get interesting when mixed with the "Synthe" section sounds."

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Roland SYSTEM-100m D-set professional analog modular synthesizer

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"The System 100m is Roland's contribution to professional analog modular synthesis. It was based on the more limited, semi-modular System 100, but is several steps of ahead of its predecessor. The System 100m offers over 20 modular components to pick and choose to design a custom modular set-up. The Main unit is the M-110 which has a single VCO oscillator, VCF, and VCA section. You can then build upon this system adding any number and configurations of the various other modules which include dual VCOs, ring modulators, dual VCFs, eq, dual VCAs, dual envelopes, LFOs, various effects, mixers, sequencers, and control interfaces including 3 different keyboard controllers.

Modules are assembled into racks. The System 100m has 3 rack sizes, the M-190 holds 3 modules, the M-191 and M-191J hold 5 modules. Each rack provides the necessary 8-pin DIN power connectors and internal CV/gate connections between the modules. You still need to do some external patching, however, to send your signal through the modules of your choice to create any sounds. As for sounds, the System is basically monophonic, unless you get several racks of them for lots and lots of money! Its sound is not as warm as the System 100 before it, but it offers much more capability"

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