CHAMBERLIN RHYTHMATE Drum Machine Synth Sampler-RARE
DESCRIPTION:
Rare, vintage drum machine.
Chamberlin Rhythmate model 20. Serial #4151. 14 tape loops, each loop with 3 different prerecorded drum tracks on it. Volume and tempo controls. Power indicator light. Single RCA jack on back. New 9 volt battery and 1 amp fuse included. (Note that this model does not have an internal speaker. Use an RCA to 1/4" plug to play through your guitar amplifier.)
Plywood cabinet finished with wood grain plastic laminate (formica). Painted aluminum face plate. There is a large steel bracket mounted on bottom bearing the Chamberlin manufacturer's plate (this bracket hugs the edge of my kitchen counter nicely, but presumably also functions as a means to hang the unit vertically, face plate up).
Circa mid 1970s (assuming the wiki article below is accurate), but the technology definitely belongs to the 1950s-60s. USA.
According to the wiki article below, fewer than 700 Chamberlins (comprising all models) were made 1951-1981, with fewer than 50 working examples accounted for today.
links for more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamberlin
http://mp3espagna.com/JmAbtzMChHk/chamberlin-rhythmate-tape-loop-drum-machine/
http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/search/label/Chamberlin
Here is a good demo video of a similar unit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBx2dDDkEQ
Any advice on blocking the motor or otherwise securing the mechanism for shipping is welcome.
CONDITION:
COSMETIC CONDITION:
When I purchased this Rhythmate the fuse holder cap was absent. I was unable to locate a satisfactory replacement cap so I had a new Radio Shack fuse holder professionally installed. The replacement fuse holder is not markedly different in appearance compared with the original (see various photos of other examples in the links above) and did not require any modification of the face plate.
Otherwise the unit is all original and in generally excellent cosmetic condition. No other replaced, non original or missing parts. No other restorations/modifications/alterations. No signs of abuse.
No chips, cracks, dings, dents, corrosion, significant scratches.
All lettering is intact/legible.
Light, use-related wear, including superficial rubs and scratches to the face plate and scattered, minute edge-nicks to the formica. Nothing significant / conspicuous.
FUNCTION:
Note: my experience with Chamberlin Rhythmates is limited to this unit.
The unit appears to be fully functional. I was able to play all 42 tracks without difficulty. Levers move easily with no issues. Power indicator lamp works.
As with all vintage mechanical/electro mechanical items I would advise having the unit professionally cleaned, lubricated and adjusted. There is no evidence this unit has ever been serviced. I suspect this device has been sitting unused for some time.
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29 Jan 2011
25 Jan 2011
SAKATA dpm48 vintage...for sale!
Very rare Percussion Drummachine, made in Japan in the early 80's. The same machine was manufactured under the names Jugg Box DPM-48, and Hammond DPM-48.
The concept of this drummachine is to save the patterns on exchangeable memory cartridges. It offers 8 drumsound channels with 22 sounds in total, each of the channels individually adjustable in volume and with a non-dynamic trigger button. You can record step-by-step or in realtime with help of a built-in metronome. like new with cartridge.
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THANKS TO THE MIGHTY MATRIXSYNTH FOR TURNING ME ONTO THIS!
The concept of this drummachine is to save the patterns on exchangeable memory cartridges. It offers 8 drumsound channels with 22 sounds in total, each of the channels individually adjustable in volume and with a non-dynamic trigger button. You can record step-by-step or in realtime with help of a built-in metronome. like new with cartridge.
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THANKS TO THE MIGHTY MATRIXSYNTH FOR TURNING ME ONTO THIS!
22 Jan 2011
ALESIS MMT8 & HR16...for sale!
For sale here is the Legendary Alesis MMT-8 sequencer which works perfectly and is in good condition also my HR-16 drum machine which after a good clean is now working fine the only issue with the HR-16 is the back the alesis logo came away which tells you where the lead in outs go and such also I only have on proper alesis psu though im sure you can buy another adequate one somewhere on the net the other went walk about it does come with the manual which covers both machines.
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AKAI MPD16 Midi Pad...for sale!
Brand: AKAI
Model Number: MPD16
Item: Professional USB Midi Drum Pad
Functions & Features: The Akai Professional MPD16 USB/MIDI Pad unit is a dedicated pad controller that can be used with any sampler/sound module or sequencer to record and play drum and percussion patterns with the expression and feel that only pads can offer.
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Model Number: MPD16
Item: Professional USB Midi Drum Pad
Functions & Features: The Akai Professional MPD16 USB/MIDI Pad unit is a dedicated pad controller that can be used with any sampler/sound module or sequencer to record and play drum and percussion patterns with the expression and feel that only pads can offer.
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RARE RARE RARE...and for sale!
The Synare 2:
This was Star's flagship model., with one oscillator with sawtooth, and pulse waveforms,
white noise generator, etc.
But this had assignable functions, ie. routing the LFO to control certain parameters at once.
The LFO also added a sawtooth waveform) You could also select a wide range of octaves for the pitch to sound at, along with a fine tune function.
A major adjustment was the introduction of a fairly advanced sequencer with different patters, and the ability to change patterns and octaves. You could also adjust the speed and the note(s) sounded by the sequencer.
Plus, it had 16 pads instead of just four.
Retail price in 1976 was $1,395.00.
Made roughly from 1976-1982
Extremely rare.
Power light turns on. further testing was not performed, due to lack of
necessary components
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I GOT THIS LINK FROM THE 'MIGHTY' MATRIXSYNTH!
This was Star's flagship model., with one oscillator with sawtooth, and pulse waveforms,
white noise generator, etc.
But this had assignable functions, ie. routing the LFO to control certain parameters at once.
The LFO also added a sawtooth waveform) You could also select a wide range of octaves for the pitch to sound at, along with a fine tune function.
A major adjustment was the introduction of a fairly advanced sequencer with different patters, and the ability to change patterns and octaves. You could also adjust the speed and the note(s) sounded by the sequencer.
Plus, it had 16 pads instead of just four.
Retail price in 1976 was $1,395.00.
Made roughly from 1976-1982
Extremely rare.
Power light turns on. further testing was not performed, due to lack of
necessary components
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I GOT THIS LINK FROM THE 'MIGHTY' MATRIXSYNTH!
15 Jan 2011
i505 FREE Drum Machine for the iPad!
i505 from pulsewidthmod on Vimeo.
iPad Music Software: BomCat has released i505 – a free app that turns your iPad into a drum machine:Sit back with the i505 and start creating beats using classic sounds from one of the most venerable drum machines of the 80′s.
The i505 allows you play free-form as well as record your old-school beats using the built in sequencer. Tap the grid and the window will expand so you can edit your creation. Use the tempo wheel to speed up or slow down the beats per minute.
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14 Jan 2011
DAVE SMITH Introduces Tempest Analog Drum Machine!
Dave Smith Instruments today introduced Tempest, a new analog drum machine, at the 2011 NAMM Show. Tempest is a collaboration between Smith and longtime friend and fellow instrument designer Roger Linn. Though they've consulted with each other on past projects, Tempest marks the first time a product will carry both the Dave Smith Instruments and Roger Linn Design logos. "If you're going to make a drum machine, who better to have in your corner than Roger Linn?" said Smith, referring to Linn's legacy as inventor of the digital drum machine.
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CLICK HERE FOR TYHE ROGER LINN WEBSITE!
13 Jan 2011
AKAI Mpc 4000 FULLY MAXXED OUT...for sale!
seller info:
This is arguably the best drum machine in the world !
Legendary as used by Pharel + timberland !
This machine come FULLY maxxed out with
Full Ram - 250mb
Internal harddrive 80gb..
Fully loaded with Over 40 gb of drum samples !
Bass sounds and effects
The Mpc has a cd drive
you can also use a usb to transfer data !
more info here
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep02/articles/akaimpc4000.asp
but if you know you know !!!!
SAMPLER
Sampling formats: 24- or 16-bit at 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz.
Polyphony: 64 voices (32 voices at 96KHz).
Envelope generators: Three digital envelope generators.
Filters: Two-pole filter (x3) with resonance (32 filter types).
LFOs: Two multi-wave LFOs.
SEQUENCER
Maximum events: 300,000.
Resolution: 960 parts per quarter note.
Sequences: 128.
Tracks per sequence: 128.
MIDI output channels: 64, via four separately addressable MIDI ports.
Song mode: 128 songs, 250 steps per song.
Drum pads: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive) in six banks.
Sync modes: MTC, MIDI Clock, SMPTE.
Effects: Four-channel 24-bit/96kHz effects board as standard.
PLEASE NOTE THE MPC DOSE NOT COME WITH ORIGINAL BOX OR MANUEL
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This is arguably the best drum machine in the world !
Legendary as used by Pharel + timberland !
This machine come FULLY maxxed out with
Full Ram - 250mb
Internal harddrive 80gb..
Fully loaded with Over 40 gb of drum samples !
Bass sounds and effects
The Mpc has a cd drive
you can also use a usb to transfer data !
more info here
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep02/articles/akaimpc4000.asp
but if you know you know !!!!
SAMPLER
Sampling formats: 24- or 16-bit at 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz.
Polyphony: 64 voices (32 voices at 96KHz).
Envelope generators: Three digital envelope generators.
Filters: Two-pole filter (x3) with resonance (32 filter types).
LFOs: Two multi-wave LFOs.
SEQUENCER
Maximum events: 300,000.
Resolution: 960 parts per quarter note.
Sequences: 128.
Tracks per sequence: 128.
MIDI output channels: 64, via four separately addressable MIDI ports.
Song mode: 128 songs, 250 steps per song.
Drum pads: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive) in six banks.
Sync modes: MTC, MIDI Clock, SMPTE.
Effects: Four-channel 24-bit/96kHz effects board as standard.
PLEASE NOTE THE MPC DOSE NOT COME WITH ORIGINAL BOX OR MANUEL
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ROLAND MC307 Groovebox....for sale!
MC-307: Groovebox
Features
Designed from the ground up for DJs, the MC-307 Groovebox® is an integrated electronic music workstation for pounding out serious grooves live or in the studio. Turntable Emulation controls make adjusting a pattern's pitch and tempo like mixing vinyl records, while a streamlined user interface makes operation easy, even for those having little or no experience with musical instruments.
Groove music workstation (sequencer/sound module) with 64-voice sound engine 16MB of dance-oriented synth and drum instruments, plus many new sounds Turntable Emulation slider with Push and Hold buttons provides independent control over pitch/tempo Graphic LCD and four assignable control knobs eliminate layered menus 240 all-new patterns covering techno, house, hip-hop, drum 'n' bass and more Improved TR-REC sequencing for easily inputting rhythms, scales and chords Three independent, synchronizable effects processors and onboard arpeggiator Grab switch with multi-effects (including Isolator) for creating interesting rhythmic effects
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Features
Designed from the ground up for DJs, the MC-307 Groovebox® is an integrated electronic music workstation for pounding out serious grooves live or in the studio. Turntable Emulation controls make adjusting a pattern's pitch and tempo like mixing vinyl records, while a streamlined user interface makes operation easy, even for those having little or no experience with musical instruments.
Groove music workstation (sequencer/sound module) with 64-voice sound engine 16MB of dance-oriented synth and drum instruments, plus many new sounds Turntable Emulation slider with Push and Hold buttons provides independent control over pitch/tempo Graphic LCD and four assignable control knobs eliminate layered menus 240 all-new patterns covering techno, house, hip-hop, drum 'n' bass and more Improved TR-REC sequencing for easily inputting rhythms, scales and chords Three independent, synchronizable effects processors and onboard arpeggiator Grab switch with multi-effects (including Isolator) for creating interesting rhythmic effects
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ARTURIA SPARK Creative!
Based on analog synthesis, samples and physical modelling, Spark is offering recreations of classic drum machines, innovative beatboxes and acoustic drum sets.Then Spark lets you break through their sonic boundaries thanks to a highly tweakable controller.
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20 Dec 2010
DRUM Sequencer dPad for the iPad!
New Media Geekz is proud to present dPad, created by Jason C Martin & Stu Helm in under 7 days. dPad is a fully touch driven drum sequencer for the iPad.
* Coming in future versions *
- Different drum sound packs via In-App-Purchase
- Ability to add your own drum sound packs
- Left-handed-mode
- Sequence save & load
- Recording
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MOLTEN for the iPad!
The drum machine reinvented (apparently).
Molten Drum Machine is a powerful and intuitive tool for creating percussive sounds and rhythm sequences. What makes it unique is its approach to grid based pattern sequencing that divides time to instantly add tuplets and fills to your drum programming. Unleash the potential of your beats on the iPad.
More info at: www.onereddog.com.au
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19 Dec 2010
KORG Electribe EA1 Drum Machine + Manual...for sale!
This item doesn't come with the original power supply, but the one we have supplied works well with it.
When you're laying down your next big groove, you need the phattest, most aggressive analog synth sounds possible. Korg's new ELECTRIBE series uses the ultimate in analog modeling to give you the richest, most versatile analog-style sounds out there. And with unlimited realtime control of every sound parameter, you know your sound will be just that -- yours.
Build analog sounds by using the ELECTRIBE·A's waveform, filter and effect knobs. (2 VCO + 1 VCF) x 2 parts Create two-part sequenced phrases using the two analog modeling tone generators. Input external audio sources into the ELECTRIBE·A, process them with its resonant filter or effects knobs, and then sync them to your sequence. Modulate the oscillator using Ring Modulation, Sync,or Decimator.
Record filter or effect knob movements of the Synthesizer section in realtime using the "Motion sequence" function. Store a total of 256 (64 x 4 banks) phrases or patterns plus 16 songs consisting of multiple patterns.
Sync the ELECTRIBE·A to other MIDI devices using tap tempo or MIDI clock, or tap in the beat and sync to a turntable or other non-MIDI sound sources. Use the Tempo delay, chorus/flanger, and distortion effects to finesse your sounds and patterns. Control the ELECTRIBE·A from an external sequencer and use it as a MIDI expansion tone generator.
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When you're laying down your next big groove, you need the phattest, most aggressive analog synth sounds possible. Korg's new ELECTRIBE series uses the ultimate in analog modeling to give you the richest, most versatile analog-style sounds out there. And with unlimited realtime control of every sound parameter, you know your sound will be just that -- yours.
Build analog sounds by using the ELECTRIBE·A's waveform, filter and effect knobs. (2 VCO + 1 VCF) x 2 parts Create two-part sequenced phrases using the two analog modeling tone generators. Input external audio sources into the ELECTRIBE·A, process them with its resonant filter or effects knobs, and then sync them to your sequence. Modulate the oscillator using Ring Modulation, Sync,or Decimator.
Record filter or effect knob movements of the Synthesizer section in realtime using the "Motion sequence" function. Store a total of 256 (64 x 4 banks) phrases or patterns plus 16 songs consisting of multiple patterns.
Sync the ELECTRIBE·A to other MIDI devices using tap tempo or MIDI clock, or tap in the beat and sync to a turntable or other non-MIDI sound sources. Use the Tempo delay, chorus/flanger, and distortion effects to finesse your sounds and patterns. Control the ELECTRIBE·A from an external sequencer and use it as a MIDI expansion tone generator.
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THE LOGARHYTHM Get the beat without a drum machine! (apparently!)
Hahaha...apparently you don't need that trusty Drum Machine!...here's the sellers info:
Get yourself a Log for Christmas... plug in the lead,stamp your feet, feel the beat. It's that simple and it's the most portable kick drum in the business.
The legendary Logarhythm stomper... now in 4 tonewoods. Sapele (original), Cherry, Walnut & Maple. Make your choice either by Email or send us a note with your Paypal payment.
Please see our website for further details of our products...
www.log-jam.co.uk
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Get yourself a Log for Christmas... plug in the lead,stamp your feet, feel the beat. It's that simple and it's the most portable kick drum in the business.
The legendary Logarhythm stomper... now in 4 tonewoods. Sapele (original), Cherry, Walnut & Maple. Make your choice either by Email or send us a note with your Paypal payment.
Please see our website for further details of our products...
www.log-jam.co.uk
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VINTAGE BALDWIN Tempo-matic!
Here's a little bit of (non!) info from the seller!
VINTAGE BALDWIN TEMPO-MATIC ,, CAME FROM AN ESTATE SALE , I NO NOTHING ABOUT THIS STUFF
I PLUGGED IT IN THE LIGHT BLINKS SLOWER OR FASTER WHEN YOU CHANGE THE TEMPO CONTROL ,
THAT IS AS FAR AS I CAN TEST IT ,,FOR THIS REASON IT IS AS IS NO RETURNS!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK BIDDING ON THIS RARE HARD TO FIND ITEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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VINTAGE BALDWIN TEMPO-MATIC ,, CAME FROM AN ESTATE SALE , I NO NOTHING ABOUT THIS STUFF
I PLUGGED IT IN THE LIGHT BLINKS SLOWER OR FASTER WHEN YOU CHANGE THE TEMPO CONTROL ,
THAT IS AS FAR AS I CAN TEST IT ,,FOR THIS REASON IT IS AS IS NO RETURNS!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK BIDDING ON THIS RARE HARD TO FIND ITEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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