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Digital Accompaniment Keyboard Keyboard

Yamaha PSS-170

Digital accompaniment keyboard

Yamaha PSS-170 audio demo

Yamaha PSS-170 photos

Yamaha PSS-170 manual

PSS170EDownload

Yamaha PSS-170 specs

Year of release1986
Sound generation methoddigital
Number of keys44 mini-keys (F1 to C5)
PolyphonyFour voice
Sounds100 sounds (00-99)
Rhythms8 Beat, 16 Beat, Country, Samba, Bossa Nova, Disco, March, Swing, 12 Beat, Waltz
Auto-accompanimentSingle Finger, Auto Bass Chord, Auto Chord, Auto Bass, Off
Responds to velocityno
Aftertouchno
Displayno
MIDIno
Sound expansion capabilitiesno
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
EffectsPortamento, Vibrato, Sustain
Controlsbuttons, sliders
Accessories
Speakers8.0cm (3-1/8″)
OutputsHeadphones/Aux Out, DC 9V-12V In
PowerDC 9V (Six SUM-2, “C” size, R-14 or equivalent batteries), AC Power Adaptor (PA-1/PA-1B/PA-4) or Car Battery Adaptor (CA-1)
Power consumption
Dimensions629mm x 192mm x 56mm
(24-3/4″ x 7-1/2″ x 2-1/4″)
Weight1.8 kg (3.9 lbs.) excluding batteries

Yamaha PSS-170 links

https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/keyboards/index.html

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Digital Accompaniment Keyboard Keyboard

Casio MT-18

Accompaniment keyboard

Casio MT-18 audio demo

Casio MT-18 photos

Casio MT-18 manual

mt-18-manualDownload

Casio MT-18 specs

Year of release1985
Sound generation methoddigital
Number of keys32 mini-keys
Polyphonymono
Sounds8 sounds (piano, harpsichord, organ, violin, flute, clarinet, trumpet, celesta)
Rhythms12 rhythms (rock, disco, 16 beat, swing II, swing IV, samba, bossa nova, beguine, tango, march, slow rock, waltz
Auto-accompaniment4 chords (Maj, min, 7th, min 7th)
Memory play– ROM Pack memory function
– Auto Play
– Melody guide I, II, Cancel guide
– One Key Play
Responds to velocityno
Aftertouchno
Displayno
MIDIno
Sound expansion capabilitiesROM packs
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsno
Controlsbuttons, sliders
Accessories5 AA size manganese dry batteries (SUM-3), ROM pack
Speaker8.0 cm (2 1/2″) dia. x 1 (output = 1.1 W)
Output jackOutput impedance = 50 ohms
Output voltage = 1.6 V (RMS) max.
Power3-Way AC/DC power source:
AC: 100, 117, 220 or 240 V (plus minus 10V), 50/60 Hz, with optional AC adapter AD-1.
DC: 5 AA size manganese dry batteries
Power consumption1.4 W
Dimensions43 (H) x 515 (W) x 173 (D) mm
(1 3/4″ (H) x 21″ (W) x 7″ (D))
Weight1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) including batteries

Casio MT-18 links

https://www.casio.com/products/electronic-musical-instruments

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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Sequential Prophet X

Hybrid Synthesizer

Hybrid synthesizer (oscillators + samples)

Sequential Prophet X audio demos

Sequential Prophet X photos

Sequential Prophet X manual

Prophet-X-Users-Guide-1.2Download
Prophet-X-Factory-Presets-List-2.0Download

Sequential Prophet X specs

Year of release2018
Sound generation methoddigital/analog hybrid
Polyphony8-voice stereo/16-voice mono
Number of programs512 Factory Programs (4 banks of 128) and 512 fully editable User Programs with 2 layers (2 separate sounds) in each Program
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
DisplayThree displays
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Sound expansion capabilities150GB library of sampled instruments + 50GB available for user samples in an internal SSD
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatoryes
Effectsyes
Controlsknobs, buttons, wheels, sliders
Other connectionsUSB, CV/pedal
Power consumption25 watts maximum
Dimensions38.44″ L x 13.53″ W x 4.13″ H (97.6 cm L x 34.3 cm W x 10.9 cm H)
Weight24 lbs

Sequential Prophet X links

www.sequential.com

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Amplifier Combo Guitar Amplifier

Marshall MG30DFX

Combo Guitar Amplifier

Very cool guitar combo amp with built-in digital effects

Marshall MG30DFX sound demo

(guitar: Fender Stratocaster; microphone: Shure SM57)

Marshall MG30DFX photos

Marshall MG30DFX manual

mg30dfxDownload

Marshall MG30DFX specs

Year of release2002
TypeSolid state
EffectsEQ, Overdrive/Distortion, Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger
Dimensions

Marshall MG30DFX links

https://marshall.com

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Amplifier Combo Guitar Amplifier

Fender Sidekick 15 Reverb

Combo Guitar Amplifier

Excellent small-format / practice combo guitar amplifier, with built-in real spring reverb

Fender Sidekick 15 Reverb audio demo

(guitar: Fender Stratocaster; microphone: Shure SM57)

Fender Sidekick 15 Reverb photos

Fender Sidekick 15 Reverb manual

Fender Sidekick 15 Reverb manualDownload

Fender Sidekick 15 Reverb specs

Year of release1980s
TypeSolid state
EffectsEQ, Distortion, spring reverb
Dimensions

Fender Sidekick 15 Reverb links

www.fender.com

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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland XV-5080

Rack synthesizer module

Roland XV-5080 audio demos

Roland XV-5080 demo songs

Roland XV-5080 PR-A

Roland XV-5080 PR-B

Roland XV-5080 PR-C

Roland XV-5080 PR-D

Roland XV-5080 PR-E

Roland XV-5080 PR-F

Roland XV-5080 PR-G

Roland XV-5080 User

Roland XV-5080 Rhythm

Roland XV-5080 photos

Roland XV-5080 manuals

XV-5080_QA_PADownload
XV-5080_QSDownload
XV-5080_turbo_startDownload
XV5080CompDownload
XV5080PfDownload
XV-5080_OMDownload
XV5080PtDownload

Roland XV-5080 specs

Year of release2000
Sound generation methodPCM
Polyphony128-voice
Number of programsPatch: 896 (128 x 7 banks) + GM Level 2 Patch: 256
Performance: 64 (32 x 2 banks)
Rhythm Sets: 14 (2 x 7 banks) + GMLevel 2 Rhythm Set: 9
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
Display320 x 80 dot Graphic LCD (green Backlit )
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesWave Expansion Board (SRX series, SR-JV80 series), SIMMS
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsyes
Controlsknobs, buttons
Other connectionsSync In, Sync Out; Audio In; USB
Power consumption25 W
Dimensions482 (W) x 281 (D) x 88 (H) mm
19 (W) x 11-1/16 (D) x 3-1/2 (H) inches
(EIA-2U rack mount type)
Weight4.9 kg / 10lbs 13oz

Roland XV-5080 links

www.roland.com

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Sound Expansion Board

Roland SRX-08 Platinum Trax

(SR-JV80 Collection Vol.3)

Expansion board

Roland SRX-08 Platinum Trax audio demos

Roland SRX-08 Platinum Trax photos

Roland SRX-08 Platinum Trax manuals

SRX-08_OMDownload
SRX-08 Patch ListingDownload

Roland SRX-08 Platinum Trax links

www.roland.com

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Effect Guitar Distortion Pedal Guitar Effect Pedal

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01

Metal Distortion Guitar Pedal

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 audio demo

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 manual

E_TM01Download

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 photos

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 specs

Year of release2001
Controlsknobs
Battery lifeApprox. 26 hours (alkaline) or 8 hours (manganese)
Power consumptionBattery (6F22, 9V) or AC adapter AD-0006 (9 V DC, 300 mA, center minus)
Dimensions98 (W) x 127 (D) x 48 (H) mm
Weight720 g (including battery)

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 links

https://zoomcorp.com

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Effect Guitar Effect Pedal Guitar Multi-Effect Pedal

Zoom 505 II Guitar

Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

The updated version of the classic Zoom 505 multi-effect pedal

Zoom 505 II Guitar audio demos

Zoom 505 II Guitar photos

Zoom 505 II Guitar manual

E_505IIDownload

Zoom 505 II Guitar specs

Year of release2000
Built-in Effects33 Total – Max 9 simultaneous
Sampling frequency31.25 KHz
Display2-digit seven segment LED
Number of programs36 patches (6 banks x 6 patches)
Controlsbuttons
Battery lifeApprox. 28 hours
Power consumption9V DC, 300 mA AC adapter
Dimensions145mm (D) x 125mm (W) x 40mm (H)
Weight280g (without batteries)

Zoom 505 II Guitar links

https://zoomcorp.com

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Analog Monophonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

KORG monologue

Analog monophonic synthesizer

Korg monologue audio demos

Korg monologue photos

Korg monologue manuals

Korg Monologue Quick Start GuideDownload
Korg Monologue Owner’s ManualDownload

Korg monologue specs

Year of release2016
Keyboard25 keys (slim keyboard)
Sound generation methodAnalog
Polyphonymonophonic
Number of programs80 ROM + 20 RAM
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchno
DisplayYes, OLED
MIDIIn, Out
Sound expansion capabilitiesno
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatorno
EffectsOverdrive
Controlsknobs, buttons
Other connectionsSync In, Sync Out; Audio In; USB
Power consumption2.5 W
Dimensions350 x 276 x 76 mm
13.78 x 10.87 x 2.99 inches
Weight1.7 kg/3.78 lbs. (excluding batteries)

Korg monologue links

www.korg.com