Electric Independence: Vince Clarke and the Temple of Synth

via Pea Hicks and Matt Musick of Motherboard.TV. Click here and scroll for prior posts.
"The new episode of Electric Independence documents a visit to Vince Clarke's incredible home studio that features more analog gear than, well, probably anyone we've ever encountered. The founding member of Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and Erasure is enjoying the country life in Maine but still cranks out the jams, or as he likes to put it 'making something from nothing.'"
Vince Clark of Depeche Mode, Yaz/Yazoo and Erasure.

Vince Clark's studio synth list via here:
ROLAND SYSTEM 700
ROLAND 100M
ROLAND JP8
ROLAND JP4
ROLAND MKS80
ROLAND SH1
ROLAND VP330
ROLAND JP8000
ROLAND JUNO 60
ROLAND JUNO 106
ROLAND SUPER JX
ROLAND D550
ARP 2500 MODULAR
ARP 2600
PPG WAVE 2.2
WALDORF MICROWAVE
WALDORF PULSE
MOOG MODULAR
MINI MOOG
MOOG SOURCE
EMU MODULAR SYSTEM
PROPHET 5
PRO ONE
OSCAR
SYRINX
KORG MS20
KORG MS10
KORG 700
KORG M1
KORG DVP
SERGE MODULAR
POLYFUSION MODULAR
OBERHEIM XPANDER
OBERHEIM SEM SYSTEM
RSF KOBOL
SYNTHI VCS3
SENNHEISER VOCODER

Musikmese: eowave MAGMA Analogue Bassline with Sequencer and Memory

via eowave

"COMING SOON
Our prototype called KOMA has become the MAGMA! The MAGMA is an analogue bassline synthesizer inspired by classical synths from the 1980s. It offers the possibility to mix 4 different waveforms (saw, square, sub, noise). The 24 dB low-pass filter is also inspired from classical filters from the 80s.

To this particular sound of the 80s, we added a touch of modernity with modern controls and parameters saving features. The 16 steps sequencer has 4 rows: 1 for the notes and 3 freely assignable to a parameter of your choice that enables to create living sequences with sonorities like Vince Clark or Yann Hammer.

Oscillator section
- analogue VCO with square saw sub (sub can be 1 or 2 octaves below the master freq), noise.
- VCO can be modulated by LFO and PW
- Variable glide
- mixer to mix the 4 waveforms

Filter section
Full analogue VCO, filter, VCA.
- external audio with a trimmer to feed the filter
- 24dB low pass filter roland style for a classical 80s sound
- filter can be modulated by env2, KB, lfo.

VCA section
- Vca is affected to env1
- 2 envelopes ADSR modulate respectively the amplitude and the filter.
Attack goes from 2ms to 10s.

LFO section
- LFO with 8 waveforms (triangle, ramp up, ramp down, square, random, digital noise, staircase up, staircase down)

Connections
audio in
audio out
MIDI in
Usb (for software update and MIDI in&out)

Sequencer
- 16 steps sequencer with LED
- 4 rows: 1 row controls gates and notes.
- 3 other rows are freely assignable to any parameter of the front panel.
- You can transpose the sequencer with an external MIDI keyboard.


Technical specifications
Availability: Spring 2012: The MAGMA will be introduced at the Musikmesse in Francfort - 21-24 March 2012, Hall 5.1. booth A80A"

Update: the official press release and a note on the Musikmesse:

"After 2 years of development, we are finally introducing the MAGMA, a new analogue bassline synthesizer with sequencer and memory. The MAGMA is the definitive version of our prototype called KOMA. We're very excited to show the MAGMA at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt on Eowave's booth, Hall 5.1, booth A80A. The MAGMA is an analogue bassline synthesizer inspired by classical synths from the 1980s. It offers the possibility to mix 4 different waveforms (saw, square, sub, noise). The 24 dB low-pass filter is also inspired from classical filters.
To this particular sound of the 80s, we added a touch of modernity with modern controls and parameters saving features. The 16 steps sequencer has 4 rows: 1 for the notes and 3 freely assignable to a parameter of your choice that enables to create living sequences with sonorities like Vince Clark or Yann Hammer.

We'll also show the Ribbon, the Domino and the Persephone markII with the new Metallique resonator loud speaker.

If you wish to meet us at the Musikmesse, please write me back to schedule a meeting time. "

Vince Clark's Home For Sale

Listed on Barton Wyatt for 1,995,000 (I'm guessing GBP).

"A truly exceptional and innovative new home situated in secluded wooded grounds of approximately 5.6 acres. Three bedrooms (all bedrooms en-suite) first floor balcony, entrance hall, sitting room with games area, open plan dining room, kitchen/dining room with breakfast area off overlooking the pool, utility room, large store room, lower ground floor with indoor swimming pool, electrics cupboard, large basement storage, access to double garage...

The house is approached via a driveway and at the head of the drive, there is a separate copper roof annexe building which was formerly a recording studio which could be converted to a gym or separate accommodation subject to any planning consents. This house is designed for someone who wants to be different and enjoy a unique home in this secluded but convenient location."

I'm not sure if the bottom studio image is from this location. The image is not from the listing.

via oli. Also see Vince Clark Studio For Sale

ARP Odyssey MkIII Shots

via this auction

One pretty "interesting" detail below; well to me at least. : )

Details from auction:

"Reconditioned by Than Muir, this rare & classic synth is in immaculate condition, cosmetically and functionally. Serial # 2825 0005. The Odyssey is a duo-phonic, fully analog synth developed in the 1970's. It is a simplified, non-modular yet more gig-able version of their famous 2600 modular mono-synth (sharing many of the same components). This is the mark 3 version, distinguishable by its orange and black facia detailing. It is considered the superior revision of the Odyssey for its sound (-24db filter), technical capability, reliability and service-ablity (see: http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/2006/01/why-white-arp-odyssey-is-not-always.html). Includes colour spiral-bound copy of user manual and patch sheets. Electronic copy of service manual also available. Famous users include ABBA, Depeche Mode, Bomb The Bass, Ultravox, Gary Numan, Vince Clark, LTJ Bukem, Air, Tangerine Dream, 808 State, Apollo 440, Nine Inch Nails, Astral Projection, Chick Corea, George Duke, Josef Zawinul, John Foxx, Vangelis, Elton John, Jethro Tull, Jimmy Edgar, DEVO, R.E.M. and Herbie Hancock. Please don't hesitate to contact me for more info. Includes colour spiral-bound copy of user manual and patch sheets. Electronic copy of service manual also available. Famous users include ABBA, Depeche Mode, Bomb The Bass, Ultravox, Gary Numan, Vince Clark, LTJ Bukem, Air, Tangerine Dream, 808 State, Apollo 440, Nine Inch Nails, Astral Projection, Chick Corea, George Duke, Josef Zawinul, John Foxx, Vangelis, Elton John, Jethro Tull, Jimmy Edgar, DEVO, R.E.M. and Herbie Hancock. Please don't hesitate to contact me for more info."

Yep, my first "reference" on the *bay. That shot of Pete pretty much captured my reaction when I saw it. And no, I don't mind being referrenced to one bit.

2018 The Synthesizer Show Episode #6 "The End" HIGHLIGHTS & Morton Subotnick's The Wild Bull

Published on Jun 20, 2018 Vince Clarke Fanpage

This one caught my attention for a number of reasons. Obviously, Vince Clark and Reed Hayes, as well as the title, and... the set starts out with an excerpt of Morton Subotnick's The Wild Bull composed on the Buchla 100. You can find it in full further below.

Details for the live set above:

The Synthesizer Show Episode #6 "THE END" HIGHLIGHTS
hosted by Vince Clarke and Reed Hays
June 20th, 2018 on http://www.makerparkradio.nyc

The Show Highlights:
- Jingle
- Buchla and Hawaii dancing Girl
- Erasure "Solsbury Hill"
- Alka "Betablockers"
- Reed & Caroline "Entropy" exclusive
- Yazoo / Yaz 'Nobody's Diary'
- Jingle
- Outro "THE END"

NEW ALBUM "Hello Science" from Reed & Caroline
out on July 6th, 2018 on http://www.veryrecords.com

Reed & Caroline support Erasure on their
North America Tour 2018 in July and August
More information on http://www.erasureinfo.com/concerts

more info about Vince Clarke on http://www.vinceclarkefanpage.de

Morton Subotnick - The Wild Bull (Full Album 1968)

Published on Mar 3, 2017 sound light

1. The Wild Bull (Part I) 13:00
2. The Wild Bull (Part II) 14:50

A composition for electronic-music synthesizer
A Nonesuch Records commission

Composed on the modular electronic music system originally built for Morton Subotnick by Donald Buchla at the San Francisco Tape Music Center.
Composed By – Morton Subotnick

As Used by Vince Clarke - SUPER RARE Vintage UMI-2B Midi Sequencer & Acorn BBC & Disk Drive

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via this auction

"UMI 'Songwriters sequencer', used for countless 80s hits - as used by Depeche Mode, A-ha, Queen, Genesis, Vince Clarke, Erasure, Blancmange

Some tracks the UMI was used on.

Erasure - Sometimes (Basically every Erasure track made used the UMI)

Aha - Take On Me

"When they came to RG Jones, my equipment was already there,” adds Tarney. "This included a Roland Juno 60 that provided the song's main theme and which I still use, as well as a UMI computer system that a friend of mine put together, and which Vince Clark also used. That's what I used to drive the instruments"

Queen - A Kind Of Magic (most of the album made using UMI)
Blancmange believe

And Many Many More......

Check out Vince Clarke using the UMI in the Studio here"

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John Foxx takes you on an Arp odyssey and MORE

YouTube via Synthasy2000
"John Foxx takes you on an Arp odyssey."

Vince Clarke describes an early sampling drum machine



"Vince Clarke describes an early sampling drum machine."
Anyone remember what this one was called? See the update below.

Phil Oakey describes how the Human League got the drum sound to Being Boiled


"Phil Oakey describes how the Human League got the drum sound to Being Boiled."

OMD Andy McCluskey breaks down the structure of Enola Gay


"Andy McCluskey breaks down the structure of Enola Gay.
From Synth Britannia"

Update on Vince Clark's drum machine via 7ate9 in the comments:
"drum machine = movement 2

first one i've seen in brown, all others seem to be in a tasty orange

movement 1 had a seperate monitor on top of a flat main unit"

See the Movement-MCS label below and scroll for more.

Vince Clarke Studio For Sale

LINK via Alex.
"Due to Relocation... Vince Clarke from Erasure is Auctioning over 160 items of Audio Equipment from his UK Studio. All have been regularily serviced. Most have documentation. Five items a day will be Auctioned starting from Wednesday 24th October.

Items that will be sold:
Gentle Electric Model 101 ---------Ear 822Q --------Drawmer DS201 Gate -------Drawmer DS201 Gate-------- DBX 166A Comp------- DBX 166A Comp----- Yamaha SPX90-------- Roland SDE3000A --------Eventide H3000-D/SE------ Bel Electronics BD-80-------- Lexicon PCM70-------- Bel Electronics BA40-------- Korg Stage Echo----- DeltaLab Effectron ADM1024------ Orban/Parasound 106CX------ Korg Signal Delay----- Roland Space Echo----Lexicon Primetime-------- Peavey Reverb -----Ear 823MQ------- Drawmer DL221---- Roland GS 6 --------Otari DTR-7-------- Aiwa XK007 Excelia------ Denon DCD 595----- Furman Sound RV-1------- Astorias Classical Accoustic GTR JM155------- Martin&co Steel String Accoustic---------- Yamaha NS-10 Pair--------- Yamaha NS-10 Pair------ Ear 509mkII Amplifier-------- Ear 509mkII Amplifier ----------Ear 549 Amplifier------ Ear 549 Amplifier------- Ear 549 Amplifier-------- Ear 549 Amplifier-------- Un-named Studio Control Speakers-------- SAE P50 Amplifier----- SAE P50 Amplifier------- NAD 3020A Amplifier------- Akai S1000------ Roland A110 Midi Display-------- Alesis DATA DISK-------- Dual 505-2 Turntable------- Revox 1/4 inch 2 Track Recorder --------David 9000 Speakers ---------Studer C37 Type828 2 Track Recorder----- Studer A80 24 Track Recorder ---------EMT 140 Plate Reverb ------UMI Computers x 8 with drive and memory cards-------- Optikenetics Solar 250 Light --------Speaker Stands 45cm High --------AS Filter Bank FB3----- EMO RackLight RK1-------- Sycologic AMI------- Sycologic M16x ---------Sycologic PSP------- FriendChip SRC-------- FriendChip SRC/AT ----------Ensoniq KMX-16 ---------DAC High Capacity Storage System------- Amek Mixing Console -------Groove Electronics MC-Lites Midi Box---------- JBL M553 Crossover --------Tascam DA-P1 DAT-------- Arun Oxley Pin Patch--------- Otari Radar 24 Track Hrd Drv Recorder Plus SCSCI Drive--------- Otari RE-8E Controller--------- Amek Mice Controller----- Studer A80 VU Remote Control----- Studer AutoLocator-------- Bantam Jack Patch 6 1U units of 96 inputs--------- A/DA GTR Flanger ----------ProCo GTR FX RAT------ DaneElectro Tuner---- Signex CPM22 MIDI Patch--------- Symetrix Headphone Amplifier SX204-------- Fairlight C.M.I--------- Erasure MIDI/Gate System --------Beckmann9020 Oscilloscope------ Roland PMA-5----------- Roland PMA-5------ Roland MC-4 Micro Composer---------- Roland MC-4 Micro Composer------- Roland MC-4 Micro Composer------- Roland MC-4 Micro Composer --------Roland MC-4 Micro Composer---- Roland MC-4 Micro Composer--------- Roland CV Interface 0P-8M ----Roland CV Interface 0P-8M -----Roland CV Interface 0P-8M---- Roland CV Interface 0P-8M ------Roland CV Interface 0P-8M-------- Roland Digital Cassette Recorder MTR100------- Roland Digital Cassette Recorder MTR100 --------Roland Digital Cassette Recorder MTR100 ------Roland SBX-80 Midi Sync Box ------Roland MC-300 Micro composer-------- Roland MC-500 MKII Micro Composer---Behringer Ultra X crossover---- BSS DPR522 Gate----AB 215 EQ--- Behringer ULtra Q Pro--- BSS FCS 926 Varicurve--- BSS FCS 926 Varicurve--- BSS FCS 920 Varicurve--- Klark Teknik DN514 Auto Gate--- Behringer Multicom 4ch Compresser--- Behringer Composer Pro 2ch Compresser---- Roland SDE 3000--- AB 215 EQ--- Roland SDE 3000---Yamaha SPX90---Yamaha R1000 Reverb--- DBX 120-DS--- BSS Soundweb 9088i Signal Processer--- BSS FCS 920 Varicurve---- Yamaha SPX90MkII---- Behringer Composer Pro 2ch Compresser--- Behringer Virtualizer Pro--- Behringer Multicom 4ch Compresser---- BSS DPR502 Midi Noise Gate---- DBX 500 SubHarmonizer---- DBX 160 2ch Compresser VU Meter Version---- AB 215LT EQ---- Yamaha PM180 Rack Mixer---- Behringer Tube Ultra Q---- Behringer Tube Ultra Q---- Behringer Tube Ultra Q---- AB 231 EQ---- Roland Dimension SDD-320---- Citronic V-4.5 Conquest 2ch Amplifier---- White Parametric EQ---- White Parametric EQ--- Crest Century 24ch Mixing Console---- Crest 32ch Mxing Console---- Duke Box----"

Pictured above: Roland Space Echo RE-201 and Korg Stage Echo.
Vince Clark's hobbit / mushroom looking studio.

Malekko (Joshua Holley & Paul Barker of Ministry), Vince Clarke, David J. of Bauhaus, Martin Rev of Suicide & More at Portland Oregon This Friday, Oct 18

via PDX-ANTICS

"(R)EVO industries & 3G PRESENTS are proud to present:
FRIDAY OCT 18 2013
ALHAMBRA THEATER ( The old MT. Tabor Theater)
http://www.alhambrapdx.com/

PDX-ANTICS (a mini electronic fest-artmusicantics)

Main Stage featuring:

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Casio CZ1000 with Synth Books

via this auction
"In 1987, I was destined to become the next Vince Clark after purchasing my brand new CZ-1000 (at least until my first and only gig in front of the sixth form) after which it was retired from the circuit, but used extensively with a BBC Micro as a sequencer. Recently rediscovered, it is time to find a new home for this beauty and the associated collection of paraphernalia.

Includes
* CZ-1000 - tested as far as possible - all the buttons work - and sounds as good as ever
* Original Casio Power Supply
* Original Casio PVC cover (genuine 1980s PVC)
* Original CZ-1000 Operation Manual
* Original CZ Series Sound Synthesis Handbook
* Original CZ Series Sound Data Book
* The Casio CZ Book - 'A comprehensive guide to the latest Casio sythesizers, sequencers and drum machines'.
* Original Receipt - £207 inc VAT from Time Square Studios, Chiswick - 26/07/1987
* Casio 'Music Makers' magazine
* 'Making Music' - Issue 2 - May 1986 - with Mr Vince Clarke holding a CZ-101

There is no damage on the CZ-1000, which is in excellent condition."

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Yazoo - 'Nobody's Diary'

YouTube via pedesnet. via Ade in the comments of this post.
"Commercial video for Yazoo's 1983 hitsingle 'Nobody's Diary'."
Vince Clark on Roland SH-101 played as a keytar. Is there anyone better at synth pop than Vince?

Ultra Rare EDP =STINGER= VINTAGE ANALOG SYNTHESIZER WASP !!!!

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via this auction

According to the listing, only four exist. There have been a total of only three posts here on MATRIXSYNTH to feature the Stinger before this one. All three were auction posts.

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An Interview with Jon Appleton - One of the Creators of the NED Synclavier

via Astronauta Pinguim where you'll find the full interview.

"APPLETON - I have the first and the second Synclavier but I don't play them. I am not sure they work. Sydney and Cameron and I developed the instrument first from something called The Dartmouth Digital Synthesizer. It was my conception and their design..."

Check out the "all-star" pic below. You should recognize some of the names. Peter Zinovieff was he man behind EMS. Via Fabricio Carvalho on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Astronauta Pinguim also brought us interviews with Vince Clark, Gershon Kingsley, Herb Deutsch, and Jean Jacques Perrey.

Remember you can find all interviews featured on the site via the Interviews label below.

Eowave Magma Analog Bassline Synth

via this auction
Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

"MAGMA is an analogue bassline synthesizer inspired by classical synths from the 1980s. It offers the possibility to mix 4 different waveforms (saw, square, sub, noise). The 24 dB low-pass filter is also inspired from classical filters from the 80s. To this particular sound of the 80s, we added a touch of modernity with modern controls and parameters saving features. The 16 steps sequencer has 4 rows: 1 for the notes and 3 freely assignable to a parameter of your choice that enables to create living sequences with sonorities like Vince Clark or Yann Hammer."

Specs captured further below.

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eowave KOMA - Analogue Bassline with sequencer and memory

via eowave
"COMING THIS FALL 2011
KOMA is a step back into the 80s with a touch of modernity...

KOMA is an analogue bassline inspired by classical synths from the 1980s. It offers the possibility to mix 4 different waveforms (saw, square, sub, noise). The 24 dB low-pass filter is also inspired from classical filters from the 80s.
To this particular sound of the 80s, we added a touch of modernity with modern controls and parameters saving features. The 16 steps sequencer has 4 rows: 1 for the notes and 3 freely assignable to a parameter of your choice that enables to create living sequences with sonorities like Vince Clark or Yann Hammer.

Oscillator section
- analogue VCO with square saw sub (sub can be 1 or 2 octaves below the master freq), noise.
- VCO can be modulated by LFO and PW
- Variable glide
- mixer to mix the 4 waveforms

Filter section
Full analogue VCO, filter, VCA.
- external audio with a trimmer to feed the filter
- 24dB low pass filter roland style for a classical 80s sound
- filter can be modulated by env2, KB, lfo.

VCA section
- Vca is affected to env1
- 2 envelopes ADSR modulate respectively the amplitude and the filter.
Attack goes from 2ms to 10s.

LFO section
- LFO with 8 waveforms (triangle, ramp up, ramp down, square, random, digital noise, staircase up, staircase down)

Connections
audio in
audio out
MIDI in
Usb (for software update and MIDI in&out)

Sequencer
- 16 steps sequencer with LED
- 4 rows: 1 row controls gates and notes.
- 3 other rows are freely assignable to any parameter of the front panel.
- You can transpose the sequencer with an external MIDI keyboard.

Technical specifications
Availability: Fall 2011"

MINISYNTH ANALOG SYNTHESIZER. WORLD'S RAREST SYNTHESIZER. Ben Burtt hasn't got.

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Anyone know what this is?

via this auction

"Rarest synthesizer in the World, as far as I know. Possibly a prototype, that never went into production?
Analogue / Analog Synthesizer with Line Out Socket and Speaker. Power Supply and voice/patch sheet, included.
Size : 13cm x 21.5cm . Will work with any 4.5Volt or 6Volt power supply, with + centre pin setting.
(Florian Schneider, Ralf Hutter, Graham Massey, Vince Clark, Martin Gore, Jean Micheal Jarre or Aphex Twin, have not got a Mini Synth)
(Even George Lucas and, Star Wars sound engineer friend, Ben Burtt, have not got a Mini Synth)
Reason for selling: Mini Synth needs a proven synth-master, to wield this analogue monophonic powerhouse.
Please, study all 9 photographs of the actual incredible items for sale."

Update via the comments: "based on the 3 switch 'Mixer' and the mixer truth table hand written on the back of the device, it looks to be based around the TI SN76477/SN76488 sound chip"

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Roland MKS80 rackmount synth w/ MPG80

via this auction
"The MKS80 is Roland's rackmount version of the popular Jupiter series and is similar to the Jupiter 6 and Jupiter 8. One of the fattest and most versatile synths ever made. It features 8 voices of polyphony with 2 great sounding analog oscillators per voice, classic Roland filters, 2 envelope generators, and tons of routing and modulation possibilities. Perfect for pads, leads, bass, or anything you could imagine. It's been used by artists such as Vangelis, Vince Clark, and the Pet Shop Boys. Also included is the MPG programmer which breaks out all the controls onto one panel and makes creating and editing sounds a breeze. This unit was recently serviced by the techs at The Analog Lab, NYC's premiere store for vintage synth and pro audio sales and repairs, so you'll be getting a fully cleaned and calibrated synth."

Roland Jupiter-4 Analog Synthesizer

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

Roland Jupiter-4
4-Voice Analog Synthesizer from the year 1978.
The JP-4 sound is very warm and organic. The 4 VCO`s are always a bit out of tune but this is the typical JP-4 sound. A very nice analog synth!
Unfortunately a bit underrated. Not compared to the bigger JP-6 or JP-8. For me the best sounded Jupiter.

the demo shows some sound settings, arpeggiator and unisono mode
FX: Lexicon MPX for delay and reverb

used by: Human League, Depeche Mode (Vince Clark), Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Vangelis, Thomas Dolby...."

Update:


YouTube via retrosound72 — May 27, 2010 — "vintage synth demo by RetroSound

Roland Jupiter-4 pt.2
4-Voice Analog Synthesizer from the year 1978.

The JP-4 sound is very warm and organic. The 4 VCO`s are always a bit out of tune but this is the typical JP-4 sound. Not compared to the bigger JP-6 or JP-8. For me the best sounded Jupiter.

the demo shows some sound settings and the arpeggiator
FX: Lexicon MPX for delay and reverb"

Roland Juno-106 SN 493085

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via this auction

"I purchased this Juno-106 20+ years ago when I was going to be the next Vince Clark. It's in very good condition both functionally and cosmetically."

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Korg Rhythm KR-55B (expanded KR-55) analog drum machine

via this auction

"This is the darker, more experimental and edgy version of the KR-55 that is all over the early Vince Clark stuff. While the pop / rock / disco material that the KR-55 excels at is still adequately represented here, you also get a lot of progressive / alternative / jazz beats with odd time signatures. The 55B also has twice as many presets as the 55. The 55 and 55B have very low noise floors, and the quality of sound is breathtaking.

This particular unit has a damaged plastic housing, which is clearly visible in the photos. However, only the plastic housing is damaged. Every button, dial and switch functions and feels great. No scratchy pots, no buttons that have to pressed a little harder than others...

As you can see in the photo below, there are easily-accessible trim pots to tweak out the sound to your heart's content. Highly Liquid and Analogue Solutions have solutions for retrofitting MIDI.

Service Manual/Schematics, Owner's Manual, and some notes on DIYing a DINsync solution will be included on CD-R."

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