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KORG RHYTHM 55 KR-55 BOXED Analogue Drum Machine
Estimated price for orientation: 534 $
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Description Brand: Korg Model: KR-55 MPN: Does Not Apply Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan EAN: Does not apply
Korg Rhythm 55 drum machine in excellent working order. Comes complete with the original double footswitch, the box and even the Korg jack-to-phono lead in its branded bag.THE PRICE INCLUDES 20% VAT - CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION PLEASE USE BEST OFFER TO BUY AT TAX-FREE PRICE OF £445. VAT-free sales possible to businesses and individuals in the EU (outside UK) with a valid VAT Number - please contact us before making an offer if you have any questions about this. Please note that this is separate to any import duty which you may be charged - please contact your local tax authorities if you need more information about possible charges.These are great drum machines - 48 rhythm patterns (plus intros and fills) which can also be tweaked by the swing parameter, opening up a huge variety of different rhythms. It features a trig out for analogue synths/sequncers. Sonically all-analogue and good and meaty: see YouTube demo below (not this exact machine, same model - with thanks to the uploader): It is in perfect working order - all pots move smoothly and noiselessly and all pots, switches and knobs function exactly as they should. (It is always possible with vintage equipment that crackly pots/sliders may develop over time when equipment has not been used - even during shipping - this can usually be easily rectified either by a few turns or in extreme cases, with suitable switch-cleaning spray).Condition is very good overall; there is discolouration on the cream casing and some minor scuffs and signs of wear (see detailed photos below). It is a 100v Japanese model and will run fine on North American mains 115/120v without a transformer (we run all our tests using 120v power); however, a step-down transformer is recommended for extended use.
A step-down transformer is required in the UK/EU.
We do not recommend using cheap generic Chinese mains transformers and can supply a high quality UK-made unit if required -
From the Vintage Synth Explorer KR-55 page:The KR55 was, for its time (1979), an advanced preset rhythm drum machine with up to 96 preset rhythm patterns! These patterns cover the whole gamut of presets (Waltz, Samba, Rhumba, Bossa Nova, Tango, Slow Rock, Swing, Rock, etc.). The KR55 also featured a "swing beat" control to add a variation to the groove. Each drum sound's level can be individually adjusted for each pattern. It can also be externally controlled via footswitch jack for the Start/Stop and Intro/Fill switches. The KR55B was a black-chassis version released a few years later in 1982 with twice as many rhythm patterns. It has been used by Jean-Michel Jarre, Trio and Depeche Mode.Specifications:• Sounds - 12 Tones: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, HiHat x 2, Cymbal, Low Conga, High Conga, Rim Shot, Claves, Cowbell, Tom Tom x 2• Patterns - KR55 - 48 Rhythm patterns: Waltz, Jazz Waltz, Rock, Ballad x 3, 5/4 Beat x 3, Mambo, Rumba, Beguine, Pops x 3, Rock x 12, Disco x 6, Foxtrot, Shuffle, March, Swing x3, Bossanova x3, Chacha, Samba, Afro, Enka, Tango, Habanera• 16 Intro Rhythms• 16 Fill-In Rhythms• KR-55B - 96 Rhythm patterns• Controls - Level for each Drum Sound, Tempo, Swing Beat, Start/Stop, Intro/Fill• Keyboard - None• Effects - None• Control - Start/Stop and Intro/Fill functions triggered by external footswitch
Ainternational/Soundgas Ltd are established business sellers: reliably delivering great gear worldwide via Ebay for over a decade. Please contact me - Antony - if you have any questions about this or any other Ebay item. "Your list is one of the best, it really is. I just want everything on it" - Pete Townshend Soundgas developed from my interest in sourcing vintage instruments and recording gear for my own studio into a thriving international business. With over 12 years' trading on Ebay and 100% positive feedback over 800 transactions worldwide, our client list reflects our commitment to good old-fashioned customer care and attention to detail (and a love of cool, strange and oddball vintage gear). We have many years' experience sourcing, servicing and sending delicate vintage items worldwide: customer satisfaction is guaranteed. We find interesting, rare and classic gear and ensure that our customers receive them in as perfect working order as possible. First and foremost we ourselves are customers, musicians, engineers and collectors. We love fine, unusual, quirky and well-engineered recording equipment and instruments and that appreciation shines through in everything we do. Please see our other listings for a wide range of vintage instruments, effects and recording gear from the 50s-80s, including Fender/Marshall/Vox/Watkins amps, Moog/Roland synths, and our speciality tape/disc echoes, spring reverbs and effects (Binson, Roland, Copicat, Grampian, Evans, Dynacord, Telefunken etc), plus a whole bunch of pedals, effects and other weird and wonderful gear. We are honest and thorough in our descriptions: see our flawless feedback and buy with confidence. Fine people to deal with. Buy with confidence. Top class seller thanks :-) 5star 1964 VOX AC 50 Mk1 'Diamond Input' Head - Fully-Serviced Valve/Tube Guitar Amp Super fast shipment, quick to correspond. Highly recommended! ELPICO AC88 - Early 60s British Valve Rectified Guitar Amp - Mullard Valves EL84 Great Shipping from UK to US! Trusted seller, very honest. Thanks AKAI DEEP IMPACT SB-1 Bass Synthesizer Guitar Pedal Item received as described. Thanks. Super fast shipping. 3 days from UK to USA MARSHALL 2060 MERCURY 5W Vintage Guitar Valve/Tube Amp c1972-3 VGC/Serviced Excellent item, great communication and light speed delivery. ROLAND RE-301 CHORUS ECHO Fully- Serviced Superb item, exactly as described. Very helpful seller. Recommended seller. BINSON ECHOREC PE603-T6x2 6 Head Disk Echo/Reverb Vari-Speed - New Disc/Heads Fast shipping, super well packaged and item as described. ROLAND SRE-555 CHORUS ECHO - Exc Cond Tape Delay I would rate this seller no 1 of all the transactions I have experienced on ebay ESE ECHOMATIC IV Valve/Tube Tape Echo Made In UK Fast delivery. Perfect packaging. Excellent communication. Great Seller MOOG MUSIC OSCILLATOR BOARD FOR MINIMOOG MODEL D FANTASTIC! Intl. delivery was FASTER than domestic! Highest recommendations! AAA 1979 WEM DOMINATOR 25 Timewarp Condition If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask before bidding. Please read our conditions of sale in full as they form part of the contract of sale. Photographs are of actual item for sale.
Description
| Brand: | Korg | Model: | KR-55 |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
| EAN: | Does not apply |
Korg Rhythm 55 drum machine in excellent working order. Comes complete with the original double footswitch, the box and even the Korg jack-to-phono lead in its branded bag.THE PRICE INCLUDES 20% VAT - CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION PLEASE USE BEST OFFER TO BUY AT TAX-FREE PRICE OF £445. VAT-free sales possible to businesses and individuals in the EU (outside UK) with a valid VAT Number - please contact us before making an offer if you have any questions about this. Please note that this is separate to any import duty which you may be charged - please contact your local tax authorities if you need more information about possible charges.These are great drum machines - 48 rhythm patterns (plus intros and fills) which can also be tweaked by the swing parameter, opening up a huge variety of different rhythms. It features a trig out for analogue synths/sequncers. Sonically all-analogue and good and meaty: see YouTube demo below (not this exact machine, same model - with thanks to the uploader): It is in perfect working order - all pots move smoothly and noiselessly and all pots, switches and knobs function exactly as they should. (It is always possible with vintage equipment that crackly pots/sliders may develop over time when equipment has not been used - even during shipping - this can usually be easily rectified either by a few turns or in extreme cases, with suitable switch-cleaning spray).Condition is very good overall; there is discolouration on the cream casing and some minor scuffs and signs of wear (see detailed photos below). It is a 100v Japanese model and will run fine on North American mains 115/120v without a transformer (we run all our tests using 120v power); however, a step-down transformer is recommended for extended use.
A step-down transformer is required in the UK/EU.
We do not recommend using cheap generic Chinese mains transformers and can supply a high quality UK-made unit if required -
From the Vintage Synth Explorer KR-55 page:The KR55 was, for its time (1979), an advanced preset rhythm drum machine with up to 96 preset rhythm patterns! These patterns cover the whole gamut of presets (Waltz, Samba, Rhumba, Bossa Nova, Tango, Slow Rock, Swing, Rock, etc.). The KR55 also featured a "swing beat" control to add a variation to the groove. Each drum sound's level can be individually adjusted for each pattern. It can also be externally controlled via footswitch jack for the Start/Stop and Intro/Fill switches. The KR55B was a black-chassis version released a few years later in 1982 with twice as many rhythm patterns. It has been used by Jean-Michel Jarre, Trio and Depeche Mode.
Specifications:• Sounds - 12 Tones: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, HiHat x 2, Cymbal, Low Conga, High Conga, Rim Shot, Claves, Cowbell, Tom Tom x 2• Patterns - KR55 - 48 Rhythm patterns: Waltz, Jazz Waltz, Rock, Ballad x 3, 5/4 Beat x 3, Mambo, Rumba, Beguine, Pops x 3, Rock x 12, Disco x 6, Foxtrot, Shuffle, March, Swing x3, Bossanova x3, Chacha, Samba, Afro, Enka, Tango, Habanera• 16 Intro Rhythms• 16 Fill-In Rhythms• KR-55B - 96 Rhythm patterns• Controls - Level for each Drum Sound, Tempo, Swing Beat, Start/Stop, Intro/Fill• Keyboard - None• Effects - None• Control - Start/Stop and Intro/Fill functions triggered by external footswitch
Ainternational/Soundgas Ltd are established business sellers: reliably delivering great gear worldwide via Ebay for over a decade. Please contact me - Antony - if you have any questions about this or any other Ebay item. "Your list is one of the best, it really is. I just want everything on it" - Pete Townshend Soundgas developed from my interest in sourcing vintage instruments and recording gear for my own studio into a thriving international business. With over 12 years' trading on Ebay and 100% positive feedback over 800 transactions worldwide, our client list reflects our commitment to good old-fashioned customer care and attention to detail (and a love of cool, strange and oddball vintage gear). We have many years' experience sourcing, servicing and sending delicate vintage items worldwide: customer satisfaction is guaranteed. We find interesting, rare and classic gear and ensure that our customers receive them in as perfect working order as possible. First and foremost we ourselves are customers, musicians, engineers and collectors. We love fine, unusual, quirky and well-engineered recording equipment and instruments and that appreciation shines through in everything we do. Please see our other listings for a wide range of vintage instruments, effects and recording gear from the 50s-80s, including Fender/Marshall/Vox/Watkins amps, Moog/Roland synths, and our speciality tape/disc echoes, spring reverbs and effects (Binson, Roland, Copicat, Grampian, Evans, Dynacord, Telefunken etc), plus a whole bunch of pedals, effects and other weird and wonderful gear. We are honest and thorough in our descriptions: see our flawless feedback and buy with confidence. Fine people to deal with. Buy with confidence. Top class seller thanks :-) 5star 1964 VOX AC 50 Mk1 'Diamond Input' Head - Fully-Serviced Valve/Tube Guitar Amp Super fast shipment, quick to correspond. Highly recommended! ELPICO AC88 - Early 60s British Valve Rectified Guitar Amp - Mullard Valves EL84 Great Shipping from UK to US! Trusted seller, very honest. Thanks AKAI DEEP IMPACT SB-1 Bass Synthesizer Guitar Pedal Item received as described. Thanks. Super fast shipping. 3 days from UK to USA MARSHALL 2060 MERCURY 5W Vintage Guitar Valve/Tube Amp c1972-3 VGC/Serviced Excellent item, great communication and light speed delivery. ROLAND RE-301 CHORUS ECHO Fully- Serviced Superb item, exactly as described. Very helpful seller. Recommended seller. BINSON ECHOREC PE603-T6x2 6 Head Disk Echo/Reverb Vari-Speed - New Disc/Heads Fast shipping, super well packaged and item as described. ROLAND SRE-555 CHORUS ECHO - Exc Cond Tape Delay I would rate this seller no 1 of all the transactions I have experienced on ebay ESE ECHOMATIC IV Valve/Tube Tape Echo Made In UK Fast delivery. Perfect packaging. Excellent communication. Great Seller MOOG MUSIC OSCILLATOR BOARD FOR MINIMOOG MODEL D FANTASTIC! Intl. delivery was FASTER than domestic! Highest recommendations! AAA 1979 WEM DOMINATOR 25 Timewarp Condition If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask before bidding. Please read our conditions of sale in full as they form part of the contract of sale. Photographs are of actual item for sale.