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Sequential Circuits Six-Trak Vintage Analog Synth CEM3394 overhauled & upgraded
Estimated price for orientation: 745 $
Category: Synthesisers and Sound Modules
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Description Type: Keyboard Synthesizer Inputs/Outputs: MIDI (DIN) In, MIDI (DIN) Out Brand: Sequential Circuits Number of Keys: 49 Model: Six-Trak Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Features: Sequencer, Arpeggiator, Display Screen
Hello everybody,
For sale is the Sequential
Circuits Six-Trak, a rare CEM3394 VCO synthesizer manufactured by Sequential
Circuits in 1984. It is notable for being one of the first multi-timbral
synthesizers, equipped with MIDI (CC) and an on-board six-track sequencer,
hence the name.
The Sequential Six-Trak turns
out to be a brilliant musical instrument. Despite its small size, it is capable
of stunning, great, modular-like, powerful electronic sounds. It offers 100
memories (factory presets by John Bowen), its keyboard action is very pleasant
(a billion times better than any Pro-One keyboard), it has 6 voices and is
multi-timbral. Its vast sound architecture sports 3 (!) fully equipped
envelopes, filter-FM, and much more. And… the Six-Trak has MIDI with CC !!
Each of the instrument’s six
voices contains:
a VCO (saw, pulse with PWM, and triangle) – all waveforms may be freely
combined and used simultaneouslyan LFO (saw
and pulse wave)a 24 dB lowpass VCFa VCA3 ADSR
envelopes (for OSC, VCF and VCA)Apart from its respectable
sound architecture, the Six-Trak offers some other goodies such as an 800-note
multi-timbral sequencer and a simple (and useful) arpeggiator. Both, the
sequencer and the arpeggiator may be synched by MIDI clock (although – rumour
has it – only by Sequential drum machines). Also, there are tons of performance
tools, such as glide, polyphonic portamento, voice assign mode, unison mode,
and the great stack mode. The latter allows for stacking up to six sounds and
firing them up by hitting one key.
The Six-Trak is a six-voice
multi-timbral synth with a maximum of six sounds at a time. Using six different
sounds simultaneously limits you to monophonic playing, of course.
* Cosmetically:
Never gigged, always stayed in
pet/smoke free Home Studio, so it is in very good condition (like new). I have
attached a lot of pictures to see exactly how it looks.
** Technically:
Recently maintained and upgraded by a professional synth engineer:
power supply (220V) electrolytic/tantalum capacitors and regulators are
replaced
all voice board electrolytic/tantalum capacitors are also replaced
new battery box with 2x AAA batteries (for easy future replacement) is
installed
ROM has been upgraded to the latest version 14.0 (mainly fixes various
midi bugs and introduces Unison detune)
new Z-80 CPU is installed in socket
internal boards, sliders and keyboard contacts are cleaned
most of the ICs are socketed (for easier future maintenance)
the instrument & wheel are fully calibrated/tuned
factory presets are restored
*** TERMS OF SALE ***
1. Payment:
2. Shipping and delivery:
Worldwide Shipping (buyer is responsible for possible customs
brokerage fees, taxes and/or any other fees related to this shipment).Shipping by ELTA/EMS Courier within 2 working days of cleared payment
received, as registered (Appropriate packaging with detailed photos during
packaging, including serial number, at courier's premises). You will get a
tracking code to check delivery status.3. Returns or warranties:
Before you buy, please
understand that due to the Vintage Status of the instrument, no warranties
or returns are possible. However, we can arrange a Skype meeting, to
demonstrate and check the instrument, so you'll know it is as described
before shipping.
Thank you very much for looking
Description
| Type: | Keyboard Synthesizer | Inputs/Outputs: | MIDI (DIN) In, MIDI (DIN) Out |
| Brand: | Sequential Circuits | Number of Keys: | 49 |
| Model: | Six-Trak | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Features: | Sequencer, Arpeggiator, Display Screen |
Hello everybody, For sale is the Sequential Circuits Six-Trak, a rare CEM3394 VCO synthesizer manufactured by Sequential Circuits in 1984. It is notable for being one of the first multi-timbral synthesizers, equipped with MIDI (CC) and an on-board six-track sequencer, hence the name. The Sequential Six-Trak turns out to be a brilliant musical instrument. Despite its small size, it is capable of stunning, great, modular-like, powerful electronic sounds. It offers 100 memories (factory presets by John Bowen), its keyboard action is very pleasant (a billion times better than any Pro-One keyboard), it has 6 voices and is multi-timbral. Its vast sound architecture sports 3 (!) fully equipped envelopes, filter-FM, and much more. And… the Six-Trak has MIDI with CC !! Each of the instrument’s six voices contains: a VCO (saw, pulse with PWM, and triangle) – all waveforms may be freely combined and used simultaneouslyan LFO (saw and pulse wave)a 24 dB lowpass VCFa VCA3 ADSR envelopes (for OSC, VCF and VCA)Apart from its respectable sound architecture, the Six-Trak offers some other goodies such as an 800-note multi-timbral sequencer and a simple (and useful) arpeggiator. Both, the sequencer and the arpeggiator may be synched by MIDI clock (although – rumour has it – only by Sequential drum machines). Also, there are tons of performance tools, such as glide, polyphonic portamento, voice assign mode, unison mode, and the great stack mode. The latter allows for stacking up to six sounds and firing them up by hitting one key. The Six-Trak is a six-voice multi-timbral synth with a maximum of six sounds at a time. Using six different sounds simultaneously limits you to monophonic playing, of course.
* Cosmetically: Never gigged, always stayed in pet/smoke free Home Studio, so it is in very good condition (like new). I have attached a lot of pictures to see exactly how it looks. ** Technically: Recently maintained and upgraded by a professional synth engineer: power supply (220V) electrolytic/tantalum capacitors and regulators are replaced all voice board electrolytic/tantalum capacitors are also replaced new battery box with 2x AAA batteries (for easy future replacement) is installed ROM has been upgraded to the latest version 14.0 (mainly fixes various midi bugs and introduces Unison detune) new Z-80 CPU is installed in socket internal boards, sliders and keyboard contacts are cleaned most of the ICs are socketed (for easier future maintenance) the instrument & wheel are fully calibrated/tuned factory presets are restored *** TERMS OF SALE *** 1. Payment: 2. Shipping and delivery: Worldwide Shipping (buyer is responsible for possible customs brokerage fees, taxes and/or any other fees related to this shipment).Shipping by ELTA/EMS Courier within 2 working days of cleared payment received, as registered (Appropriate packaging with detailed photos during packaging, including serial number, at courier's premises). You will get a tracking code to check delivery status.3. Returns or warranties: Before you buy, please understand that due to the Vintage Status of the instrument, no warranties or returns are possible. However, we can arrange a Skype meeting, to demonstrate and check the instrument, so you'll know it is as described before shipping. Thank you very much for looking