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ALTAIR-231 3-VCO 3-OSC RAREST ANALOG SOVIET USSR SYNTHESIZER WITH MIDI INSTALLED
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Description Brand: Zhytomir Factory "ELEKTROIZMERITEL" Country of origin: USSR Type: 3-VCO ANALOG SYNTHESIZER Year of production: February 1987 Number of Keys: 44 Serial No.: 3862 Model: ALTAIR-231 MPN: Does Not Apply Piano Type: Analog Synthesizer Analog/Digital: Analog Voltage: 220V, 50Hz UPC: Does not apply
::: DESCRIPTION :::Up for the auction is ALTAIR-231 — FANTASTIC RAREST VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG MONOPHONIC SYNTHESIZER. A REAL 3-VCO MONSTER SYNTH IN CLOSE TO MINT CONDITION WITH MIDI INSTALLED *Dear buyers, here's your chance to grab basically on of a kind close to mint condition rarest Soviet 3-OSC ALTAIR-231 synthesizer, fully checked and serviced with custom lasercut side plywood panels and MIDI installed onboard.::: INCLUDES: ALTAIR-231 (s/n 3862), POWER CABLE, ORIGINAL CASE, MANUAL AND SCHEMATICS ::: ALTAIR-231 is a Soviet Minimoog equivalent.
ALTAIR-231 is powerful monophonic 3-OSC synthesizer produced by Elektroizmeritel, millitary radio plant in Zhitomir, USSR, 1986. Synth has 4-octave keyboard (F-C) with velocity (sensitivity assign to vibrato effect). For live performance there is a wheel which provides pitch shift. ALTAIR-231 is based on 3-VCO (OSC-3 can work as the modulator), 1 VCF (lowpass 24dB/oct) with ADSR, 1 VCA, 3 LFO, noise generator (white/pink), glide, memory. It has an EXTERNAL INPUT allowing to use FILTER and GENERATORS with OTHER INSTRUMENTS such as guitars, synths, etc! ALTAIR-231 consists of 5 main sections - OSC, MIXER, MODULATION, FILTER and AMP.OSCILLATORS section:
— OSC 1,2,3 registers - 2", 4", 8", 16", 32", LF
— OSC 1,2,3 waveshape select - triangle, saw, square, pulse, sine
— OSC frequency
— freq 1..3, freq 2, freq 3
— linked to keyboard pitch on/off (OSC 3 ONLY as MAIN OSC) MIXER:
— OSC 1,2,3 on/off, level
— ext input level, on/off
— noise generator level, on/off
— noise mode switch: white/pink MOD section:
— portamento on/off, rate;
— mod mixer knob: balance between modulated by OSC3 and noise, depth amount;
— pitch wheel (glissando)FILTER:
— mod on/off
— cutoff, resonance, brightness
— attack, decay, sustain
— keytrack on/off AMPLIFIER:
— attack, decay, sustain
— key hold memory on/off
— global section: main volume, phones volume, phones, A-440Hz tone on/off, power. Connections: input, output, pedal input, phones.
Power supply: 220V/50Hz, 127V; fuze 0,125A — Dimensions (mm) 754x466x110 (29.6"x18.3"x4.3")
— Weight: ~ 18 kg (39.68 pounds)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The unit is in close to MINT condition, which is IMPOSSIBLE to find nowadays (it has been living in a storage all that time since 1987) both cosmetically and functionally and has a really FAT FAT PURE POWERFUL ANALOG sound.
Like almost all Soviet synths is built like a tank from heavy materials.Some examples of how it really sounds you will find here:
Item sold AS IS, no returns please due to nature of vintage electronics - what you see on the photos is what you will get. I try to describe each item as accurate as I can. Please note that if you have 110V in your country then you will need step up voltage converter (check your local electronics shop, there are lots of them)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DON'T MISS A CHANCE TO GET THIS RARE SOVIET SYNTHESIZER IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bidders with 0 feedback please contact me before bidding, or I will be forced to cancel your bid.::: SHIPPING :::I ALWAYS USE LOWEST SHIPPING PRICES AVAILABLE AT THE POST OFFICEI will ship Worldwide. I always pack safely and I am quick to ship.
The package is trackable of course.Synth will be packed extremely well, bubble wrapped, with lots of soft materials, marked with "FRAGILE" stickers.
I have a lot of experience on packing fragile items.
::: RETURNS :::PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Dear buyers, all items are sold on AS IS basis — NO RETURNS and NO REFUNDS please due to nature of vintage electronics - what you see on the photos is what you will get. We describe each item as accurate as possible. We always pack our items extra safe to prevent any possible damage during transit, so we cannot be responsible for postal damage, partial damage, stolen or lost packages, etc. once it leaves our hands. Vintage electronics sometimes do not travel well, and couriers are less than careful: we have plenty of experience in packing vintage equipment for shipping and do our utmost to make sure this will arrive as it left us, but due to the delicate nature of vintage electronics, we can offer no guarantee once it leaves our hands. Please understand that shipping is at the buyer's risk: it will be insured and trackable, but any damage claim must be made through the shipping insurance, not PayPal or eBay. It can sometimes be necessary to service/calibrate electronics after shipping.We endeavour to ensure all equipment supplied is working correctly and safely (unless otherwise noted in the listing), but due to the nature of courier handling and vintage electronics we can accept no liability for loss once it leaves our hands. Any damage or loss arising in shipping will be recompensed via transit insurance and the buyer is expected to take all necessary action to facilitate the claims process. We cannot be held responsible for injury or loss arising from electrical fault or use/misuse.Please read and understand our terms of sale.
Please read our conditions of sale in full as they form part of the contract of sale.
We have earned and value our high perfect feedback score and want our buyers to be absolutely satisfied. We are honest and thorough in our descriptions: see our flawless feedback and buy with confidence. We ask all buyers to confirm that they understand these terms before collection or delivery.
Your understanding is highly appreciated. Thank you!
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Description
| Brand: | Zhytomir Factory "ELEKTROIZMERITEL" | Country of origin: | USSR |
| Type: | 3-VCO ANALOG SYNTHESIZER | Year of production: | February 1987 |
| Number of Keys: | 44 | Serial No.: | 3862 |
| Model: | ALTAIR-231 | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Piano Type: | Analog Synthesizer | Analog/Digital: | Analog |
| Voltage: | 220V, 50Hz | UPC: | Does not apply |
::: DESCRIPTION :::Up for the auction is ALTAIR-231 — FANTASTIC RAREST VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG MONOPHONIC SYNTHESIZER. A REAL 3-VCO MONSTER SYNTH IN CLOSE TO MINT CONDITION WITH MIDI INSTALLED *Dear buyers, here's your chance to grab basically on of a kind close to mint condition rarest Soviet 3-OSC ALTAIR-231 synthesizer, fully checked and serviced with custom lasercut side plywood panels and MIDI installed onboard.::: INCLUDES: ALTAIR-231 (s/n 3862), POWER CABLE, ORIGINAL CASE, MANUAL AND SCHEMATICS ::: ALTAIR-231 is a Soviet Minimoog equivalent. ALTAIR-231 is powerful monophonic 3-OSC synthesizer produced by Elektroizmeritel, millitary radio plant in Zhitomir, USSR, 1986. Synth has 4-octave keyboard (F-C) with velocity (sensitivity assign to vibrato effect). For live performance there is a wheel which provides pitch shift. ALTAIR-231 is based on 3-VCO (OSC-3 can work as the modulator), 1 VCF (lowpass 24dB/oct) with ADSR, 1 VCA, 3 LFO, noise generator (white/pink), glide, memory. It has an EXTERNAL INPUT allowing to use FILTER and GENERATORS with OTHER INSTRUMENTS such as guitars, synths, etc! ALTAIR-231 consists of 5 main sections - OSC, MIXER, MODULATION, FILTER and AMP. OSCILLATORS section: Some examples of how it really sounds you will find here:— OSC 1,2,3 registers - 2", 4", 8", 16", 32", LF — OSC 1,2,3 waveshape select - triangle, saw, square, pulse, sine — OSC frequency — freq 1..3, freq 2, freq 3 — linked to keyboard pitch on/off (OSC 3 ONLY as MAIN OSC) MIXER: — OSC 1,2,3 on/off, level — ext input level, on/off — noise generator level, on/off — noise mode switch: white/pink MOD section: — portamento on/off, rate; — mod mixer knob: balance between modulated by OSC3 and noise, depth amount; — pitch wheel (glissando)FILTER: — mod on/off — cutoff, resonance, brightness — attack, decay, sustain — keytrack on/off AMPLIFIER: — attack, decay, sustain — key hold memory on/off — global section: main volume, phones volume, phones, A-440Hz tone on/off, power. Connections: input, output, pedal input, phones. Power supply: 220V/50Hz, 127V; fuze 0,125A — Dimensions (mm) 754x466x110 (29.6"x18.3"x4.3") — Weight: ~ 18 kg (39.68 pounds)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The unit is in close to MINT condition, which is IMPOSSIBLE to find nowadays (it has been living in a storage all that time since 1987) both cosmetically and functionally and has a really FAT FAT PURE POWERFUL ANALOG sound. Like almost all Soviet synths is built like a tank from heavy materials. Item sold AS IS, no returns please due to nature of vintage electronics - what you see on the photos is what you will get. I try to describe each item as accurate as I can. Please note that if you have 110V in your country then you will need step up voltage converter (check your local electronics shop, there are lots of them) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DON'T MISS A CHANCE TO GET THIS RARE SOVIET SYNTHESIZER IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bidders with 0 feedback please contact me before bidding, or I will be forced to cancel your bid. ::: SHIPPING ::: I ALWAYS USE LOWEST SHIPPING PRICES AVAILABLE AT THE POST OFFICE I will ship Worldwide. I always pack safely and I am quick to ship. The package is trackable of course. Synth will be packed extremely well, bubble wrapped, with lots of soft materials, marked with "FRAGILE" stickers. I have a lot of experience on packing fragile items. ::: RETURNS :::PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Dear buyers, all items are sold on AS IS basis — NO RETURNS and NO REFUNDS please due to nature of vintage electronics - what you see on the photos is what you will get. We describe each item as accurate as possible. We always pack our items extra safe to prevent any possible damage during transit, so we cannot be responsible for postal damage, partial damage, stolen or lost packages, etc. once it leaves our hands. Vintage electronics sometimes do not travel well, and couriers are less than careful: we have plenty of experience in packing vintage equipment for shipping and do our utmost to make sure this will arrive as it left us, but due to the delicate nature of vintage electronics, we can offer no guarantee once it leaves our hands. Please understand that shipping is at the buyer's risk: it will be insured and trackable, but any damage claim must be made through the shipping insurance, not PayPal or eBay. It can sometimes be necessary to service/calibrate electronics after shipping.We endeavour to ensure all equipment supplied is working correctly and safely (unless otherwise noted in the listing), but due to the nature of courier handling and vintage electronics we can accept no liability for loss once it leaves our hands. Any damage or loss arising in shipping will be recompensed via transit insurance and the buyer is expected to take all necessary action to facilitate the claims process. We cannot be held responsible for injury or loss arising from electrical fault or use/misuse.Please read and understand our terms of sale. Please read our conditions of sale in full as they form part of the contract of sale. We have earned and value our high perfect feedback score and want our buyers to be absolutely satisfied. We are honest and thorough in our descriptions: see our flawless feedback and buy with confidence. We ask all buyers to confirm that they understand these terms before collection or delivery. Your understanding is highly appreciated. Thank you! Payment must be done in 3 days after auction ends. Non-paying bidders will be reported to eBay. Thank you for looking. In case of any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.|| please feel free to take a look at |||| like the stuff I sell? — add me to your || use without permission is prohibited and will be reported to eBay immediately. |
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