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Published on 02/21/08 at 15:07
Polyphonic analog synthesizer, built probably in the mid-70,
5 octaves
2 high and low output jacks, one gate out,
Tune a potentiometer, an on / off switch, volume faders, EQ for each of two camera sounds, five selectors for the two halves of the keyboard enabling the two sounds and reducing or slowing their attack, a fader the intensity of vibrato and one for the delay, 3-position selector for the chorus (all called here)
The lid closes over the keyboard and form a flight case for a dozen pounds.
Mine has no technical problem and seems sturdy enough to live much longer

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use, there's plug it in and it works.
Editing sounds is obvious but it obviously can not save them, which is not really a problem given the limited parameters.
I did not have the manual with it is entirely dispensable.

SOUNDS

This keyboard generates artificial string of unrealistic, but a warmth and depth unmatched, we think of film music of John Carpenter, the strings of funk
of the late 70, it is not versatile because it gives straight to any song in color very dated but never is never ugly nor lack of character, which is not given to any instrument, especially in the cold and rigid world of synthesizers
The chorus is beautiful, vibrato very effective
Velocity and aftertouch are good and simple adjustments
The two sounds are "strings" and "brass". the second is not very pretty but it's not really important since the primary function of the keyboard.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year, I love me even if it is not always given its strong coloration.
It suits me perfectly as an analog-freak and a little collector at heart.
the only model that comes close is flashing but I think I did not try.
I bought it for a small fee on a flea market.
I do not part with it.