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Vintage Synthesizer Sequencer SQ-01 1981
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"Quite a rare quirky analogue synth/sequencer made in Japan by a company called Firstman, which was part of Multivox I believe. Made around 1981. Step or real time sequencer with 1024 notes in total with 16 non destructive memory locations.
This is pre-midi but has full CV control, which is where it works best. Quite a fat analogue sound which produces some lovely bass notes and sounds great in a mix.
CV In/out, clock in/out, gate in/out, footswitch in, Synchro out
Runs on 8x AA batteries or external 12v power supply (not included)
No noisy pots, althougn there are a few surface marks on the membrane keyboard it all works as it should.
A PDF of the operating instructions are available online.
This is built on a metal frame and weighs about 4kg, hence postage of £10 It will be well packed for shipping."
via this auction"Quite a rare quirky analogue synth/sequencer made in Japan by a company called Firstman, which was part of Multivox I believe. Made around 1981. Step or real time sequencer with 1024 notes in total with 16 non destructive memory locations.
This is pre-midi but has full CV control, which is where it works best. Quite a fat analogue sound which produces some lovely bass notes and sounds great in a mix.CV In/out, clock in/out, gate in/out, footswitch in, Synchro out
Runs on 8x AA batteries or external 12v power supply (not included)
No noisy pots, althougn there are a few surface marks on the membrane keyboard it all works as it should.
A PDF of the operating instructions are available online.
This is built on a metal frame and weighs about 4kg, hence postage of £10 It will be well packed for shipping."
Roland JX-3P ANALOG Synthesiser
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"There is 4 small holes across the top that would have once held a music sheet stand.
The synth sounds a bit like a Juno but better in a way as the juno has one voice and the JX has 2, so can be De-Tuned for FAT sounds! :-)"
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"There is 4 small holes across the top that would have once held a music sheet stand.
The synth sounds a bit like a Juno but better in a way as the juno has one voice and the JX has 2, so can be De-Tuned for FAT sounds! :-)"
Anteg EM-100 easy midi sound synth module
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April 1999 on the instructions sheet. Via Amazon:
" 128 GM sounds / 97 variation sounds including sound effects
More than 200 drum sounds in 17 drum sets / Built-in compatible reverb and chorus
Built-in 4 band parametric equalizer, fully controllable by MIDI / Built-in spatializer effect with MIDI control
MIDI cable included / Audio cable included
External power adapter included"
via this auctionApril 1999 on the instructions sheet. Via Amazon:
" 128 GM sounds / 97 variation sounds including sound effects
More than 200 drum sounds in 17 drum sets / Built-in compatible reverb and chorus
Built-in 4 band parametric equalizer, fully controllable by MIDI / Built-in spatializer effect with MIDI control
MIDI cable included / Audio cable included
External power adapter included"
Vermona Cross Filter: Stereo 24dB Analog Lo / Hi pass
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"Discontinued deluxe big-brother of Vermona's 19" action filter, one of the best sounding standalone filters out there. Buy it now is set at £260 for a quick sale so grab yourself a bargain.
"A live tool which won't bore you with pre-set effect algorithms, but invites you to play around and improvise. We intentionally avoid uncreative programmability and "total recall" and concentrate on practical features and a clear user-interface."
Studio/ DJ filter in very good condition spare some (understandable) wear to the decals around the lo-pass knob (visible in photo) with power cord and original box.
Features:
Professional 24dB Lo-Pass/ Hi-Pass filter with individual resonance controls and filter sweep (band-pass or notch) Crossfader and Trigger/Punch buttons for mixing between effected and dry signal
Stereo phono and balanced jack inputs
Manual (PDF): crossfader-m-d.pdf"
Video at the auction and previously posted here.
via this auction
"Discontinued deluxe big-brother of Vermona's 19" action filter, one of the best sounding standalone filters out there. Buy it now is set at £260 for a quick sale so grab yourself a bargain.
"A live tool which won't bore you with pre-set effect algorithms, but invites you to play around and improvise. We intentionally avoid uncreative programmability and "total recall" and concentrate on practical features and a clear user-interface."
Studio/ DJ filter in very good condition spare some (understandable) wear to the decals around the lo-pass knob (visible in photo) with power cord and original box.
Features:
Professional 24dB Lo-Pass/ Hi-Pass filter with individual resonance controls and filter sweep (band-pass or notch) Crossfader and Trigger/Punch buttons for mixing between effected and dry signal
Stereo phono and balanced jack inputs
Manual (PDF): crossfader-m-d.pdf"
Video at the auction and previously posted here.
Alesis Andromeda A6 Analog Synthesizer SN (21)A60500438
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"Diagnostic test has revealed no problems. This was bought as an investment/instrument so I researched and found the first iteration of the synth (made in the US, in fact) because I knew that when it was manufactured overseas some issues came up (voices lost, people having to have to send them back to Alesis to get them fixed. etc.)
Cosmetically it's a 9 out of 10. The only issues are the scratches through the names on the back as illustrated, besides that it's very clean..."
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"Diagnostic test has revealed no problems. This was bought as an investment/instrument so I researched and found the first iteration of the synth (made in the US, in fact) because I knew that when it was manufactured overseas some issues came up (voices lost, people having to have to send them back to Alesis to get them fixed. etc.)
Cosmetically it's a 9 out of 10. The only issues are the scratches through the names on the back as illustrated, besides that it's very clean..."
Garfield Clock Delay Vintage Clock Trigger Click Syncronizer
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"The Clock Delay compensates rhythmic offsets caused by clock response time differences between various makes of sequencers, drum machines, arpeggiators, and synthesizers. Each channel's rotary control sets delay time in 2 millisecond steps which are continuously variable with fine control knob.
Instructions are printed on top of case."
Garfield Electronics also made the Doctor Click posted here.
via this auction
"The Clock Delay compensates rhythmic offsets caused by clock response time differences between various makes of sequencers, drum machines, arpeggiators, and synthesizers. Each channel's rotary control sets delay time in 2 millisecond steps which are continuously variable with fine control knob.
Instructions are printed on top of case."
Garfield Electronics also made the Doctor Click posted here.
PAiA OZ - Self Contained Polyphonic Organ
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"If you're a fan of PAiA Electronics you are more than likely familiar with the PAiA Oz. It is a one and a half octave, polyphonic, completely self contained keyboard. It's powered by 8 AA batteries and has a built in amplifier. Pitch can be bent via its touch-sensitive pad. It's controls include: On/Off Switch, Tune, Octave, Level, Tone, and Trigger. Inputs include: Audio In and Trigger. There's also a line level audio out to route to an external amplifier. John Simonton, designed this to be used with the popular Gnome synthesizer (not included). Check out the PAiA website for a reprint of an article on building an OZ..."
via this auction
"If you're a fan of PAiA Electronics you are more than likely familiar with the PAiA Oz. It is a one and a half octave, polyphonic, completely self contained keyboard. It's powered by 8 AA batteries and has a built in amplifier. Pitch can be bent via its touch-sensitive pad. It's controls include: On/Off Switch, Tune, Octave, Level, Tone, and Trigger. Inputs include: Audio In and Trigger. There's also a line level audio out to route to an external amplifier. John Simonton, designed this to be used with the popular Gnome synthesizer (not included). Check out the PAiA website for a reprint of an article on building an OZ..."
Electronics Today International/Maplin 4600 Synthesiser
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"All components, pcb, keyboard, casing and internal hardware were supplied by Maplin in semi-kit form.
I personally constructed this in the late 70's , Maplin workshops set up all the boards that required it.
There is still a very small amount of work to do on this synth to complete it, the springline requires wiring in which is approx 4 wires, the joystick also requires final wiring up which is another small job. Anyone who remembers these synths will know about electronics and be able to follow the manual to complete it. The synth did play back in the 70's but I haven't used it since, I also don't have speakers etc now to listen to it on so I'm unable to run it now but there is no reason why it shouldn't work. You may find that some of the tantalum capacitors will require changing, it's usually the case with tants of this age, at least they would pop on my old Nascom which is from the late 70's. There is a very detailed manual which will come with the synth showing all the circuits and construction details, there is also a considerable number of pins for the patchboard. I have removed the back of the instrument whilst taking the photo's of the circuits for clarity, there is normally a back fitted."
via this auction
"All components, pcb, keyboard, casing and internal hardware were supplied by Maplin in semi-kit form.
I personally constructed this in the late 70's , Maplin workshops set up all the boards that required it.
There is still a very small amount of work to do on this synth to complete it, the springline requires wiring in which is approx 4 wires, the joystick also requires final wiring up which is another small job. Anyone who remembers these synths will know about electronics and be able to follow the manual to complete it. The synth did play back in the 70's but I haven't used it since, I also don't have speakers etc now to listen to it on so I'm unable to run it now but there is no reason why it shouldn't work. You may find that some of the tantalum capacitors will require changing, it's usually the case with tants of this age, at least they would pop on my old Nascom which is from the late 70's. There is a very detailed manual which will come with the synth showing all the circuits and construction details, there is also a considerable number of pins for the patchboard. I have removed the back of the instrument whilst taking the photo's of the circuits for clarity, there is normally a back fitted."
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