ROLAND JUPITER 8. The Jupiter 8 is an 8-voice polyphonic synthesiser with 16 oscillators, 64 user-programmable memories and a 5-octave computer assigned keyboard which may be split into two polyphonic synthesisers with different patches, used in dual mode for layering two patches for each key, or played as a whole with up to eight fully independent notes from the same patch. The keyboard computer also provides an arpeggio section, which operates in real-time from keyboard notes played - a useful effect in the split keyboard mode. Synthesiser functions are user-programmable and can be stored through a built-in interface on to external tape. A 'verify' button confirms correct tape storage. The synthesiser has a full range of functions and also offers 8 preset patches. Recommended Price: £3,499 inc. VAT

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FORMULA SOUND QUE-4. The QUE-4 represents a new approach in monitoring techniques. It is a stereo studio foldback system for use with medium impedance (200Ω) headphones into which it can deliver six watts per channel. The system is designed to interface directly with the studio mixing console and is usually connected to four foldback send outputs from the mixing desk. Recommended price £185 ex VAT.

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NOVATRON T550. The Novatron T550 is a portable Mellotron. It is built into a sturdy flight case which features a hinged keyboard lid, top panel, and back panel and the front panel can be removed to provide "knee room" when sitting at the machine. The Novatron is a series of controlled tape machines manipulated by the keyboard. Each key relates to, and, when played, activates a tape on which a single note of an orchestral instrument has been pre-recorded. The standard unit comes with three basic sounds: Flute, Violins and Cello recorded on three tracks of a ⅜" wide magnetic tape.

From Streetley Electronics Ltd., (Contact Details)

MXR MICRO CHORUS. The Micro Chorus is designed for in-line connection between a musical instrument and an amplifier or mixer. The unit is battery powered and provides a range of chorus and vibrato effects with analogue delay circuitry: the controls are a bypass switch and a rate control. The rate control reduces the sweep width as the sweep rate is increased. The Micro Chorus works well with guitar, thickening the sound considerably at slow rates and providing vibrato at faster rates. Its usefulness with keyboards is limited to the slowest rates. A nice feature is the rubber top supplied to enable foot control of the rate. Recommended Price: £71.40 inc. VAT.

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ELECTRO-HARMONIX MINI-SYNTHESISER (MODEL EHO400). The Mini-Synthesiser is attractively presented in a light weight, slim, black case and is powered by two 9v batteries. Its main features are the easy-to-use controls and flat keyboard. The keyboard is touch-sensitive with the generated control voltage available for pitch and tone modulation. In addition, by sliding your finger along the upper portion of the white notes you have continuous pitch change instead of an individual note glissando.

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RAVEN EQ27. Peavey's EQ-27 is a ⅓-octave single channel graphic equaliser where the audio spectrum is split up into 27 bands each providing a ±15dB control range. The unit is a sturdy 19" rack unit with a cast front panel and features balanced inputs and outputs to enable interfacing with other professional grade equipment.

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SEQUENCE SYNTHESISER SQ-01. The SQ-01 lets you perform by easy score-processing, storing and retrieving each note. The memory capacity is 1024 notes, which are divided into 16 channels and sequenced controls consist of tempo, release, bar, play, write, transpose etc. and the synthesiser has filter, oscillator and envelope controls.

From Firstman International. All Firstman products are available from Firstman Corporation, (Contact Details)

ZEUS MINI-AMP 8401. The Mini-Amp is a versatile miniature amplifier which is designed to produce true guitar sound with all the tone, sustain, and variable distortion of a full-size amplifier, yet small enough to fit into a guitar case of pocket. It delivers a clean 1 watt of power and features separate volume, tone, and pre-amp controls. The unit can be powered from its internal batteries or an AC adaptor and there are also external speaker and pre-amp out sockets.

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