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Roland |
| Model |
System 700 Main cab, sequencer,keys |
| Description |
Roland System 700 main cabinet, sequencer block & keyboard with original power supply.
A rare opportunity to acquire one of the greats of analogue synthesis
This Roland System 700 Main Cabinet, Sequencer block & keyboard are 240 volt units, originally supplied into the Australian market, and now available for inspection in the UK and for shipping worldwide. The plugs are Australian but easily changed in minutes to your country's (eg UK, Europe etc).
Meticulously maintained, the main cabinet & sequencer are in full working order and as can be seen from the photographs, and appreciated when inspected, the units are in impeccable cosmetic condition.
The original System 700 keyboard is inoperative, but in excellent cosmetic condition and fixable. A Roland System 100M keyboard that currently works with the units is also provided with this package.
The System 700 featured in the story of analogue synthesis in the 1970s, and became the key instrument for early electronic artists including Hans Zimmer, Giorgio Moroder, Vince Clarke, The Human League and Depeche Mode. The provenance of this machine, is that it has been in the private collection of Nicole Skeltys, an electronic artist and producer well known and respected in the Australian electronic music scene. The instrument has been used in a number of her published works over the last three decades.
This is a once in a decade opportunity to acquire what is believed to have been just 1 of 45 units ever produced. Its sound remains unrivaled and is sought after to this day.
The units are complete with the original front cover panels & keyboard case and are also supplied with a raNGE of the original manuals, as well as some now hard to find spare electronic components however it should be noted that none have been required during the last 30 years.
For all enquiries, including potential viewing in UK, please email pforrest@vemia.co.uk
Specifications
Main cabinet
All original modules: Three VCOs, noise generator & ring modulator, two VCFs, two VCAs, reverb, panning, standard oscillator & phase shifter, monitor / external keyboard controller /voltage processor / keyboard CV output / gate output, LFO 1 & 2, sample and hold, amplifier/envelope follower/integrator, dual envelope generator (ADSR 1 & 2), mixer (signal CV), multiple jack, power supply. Case and lid. (Serial no: 500309)
Sequencer
Original 16 channel step sequencer in case with lid. (Serial no: 500305)
Keyboards
The unit is supplied with an original System 700 keyboard and case. This is in excellent cosmetic condition however it is inoperative as it is missing a small circuit board. We have investigated getting a replacement made and this is relatively straightforward as the components used in the circuit diagram of this relatively simple board (a copy of which will be provided) are still easily obtainable (Serial no: 500404). Also provided is a Roland System 100M 184 polyphonic keyboard (Serial no: 140143) in working order.
Manuals
Four original Roland companion guides to synthesis and a print out of the original System 700 user manual and service circuit diagram.
Components
A range of components, increasingly difficult to acquire, to enable repairs (NB not needed to date)
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| Weight |
n/a |
| Condition |
Near mint |
| Location |
Uk |
| Vat |
Not from a VAT-registered business. But VAT / duty may be due if importing from outside your trade bloc. |
| Quantity |
1 item is available from the owner |
| Options |
User manual : No |
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Service manual : No |
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First owner : No |
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Original boxes : No |
| Plug type |
Australia standard plug |
| Voltage type |
External power supply 220-240V |
| Status |
Item has been sold or not sold in a previous auction |
| Sale type |
The item is on the auction rooms |
| Ending on |
13/04/2024 |
| Category |
Synthesizer (Modular) |
| Serial number |
500309, 500305, 500404 |
| Sphere reference |
# 27531 |
| Statistics |
Created on : 26/03/2024 |
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Changed on : 27/03/2024 |
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Published on : 01/04/2024 |
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Displayed : 1866 time(s) by members and guests |
| Safety |
All electrical items sold in VEMIA are deemed to be trade sales. No warranty of electrical safety is given or implied. Many items are vintage and would not pass current electrical safety standards. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that items are safe to use in their future environment - if necessary by using the services of a professional. |
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The following section gives you the prices as well as shipment and payment conditions associated with the item. Payment is always requested in GBP. Converted price is shown for information and converted with Sphere standard currency rate.
Shipment and Payment links gives you access to an extended description of our rating :
| Start price |
50000 GBP |
| Converted price (1) |
50000 GBP |
| Shipment |
International or local shipment to pay |
| Packing costs |
0 GBP |
| Payment |
Full pre payment needed |
| Auction bid step |
50 GBP |
| Auction highest bid |
50050 GBP |
| Converted highest bid |
50050 GBP |
| Leader or winner |
rolandfras |
| (1) Currency conversion |
Note that conversion rates were last adjusted on 5th October 2022 at 10:56 CET. They are there to give you a rough guide to the bid price in your currency. Please check for a more up-to-date conversion at http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html. The bid price will be the actual price in pounds (GBP) at the moment the auction closes. This will be roughly converted to your currency for your information.
For technical reasons, we are unable to update the conversion from GBP to Euro during the auction, although it has changed by well over 10%. If you are in the euro zone please check the current rate at http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html
Payments from UK and non-Euro currency regions must always be in GBP. Payments to and from Euro currency regions can be in Euros via our French bank.The applicable Euro amount will be the exact amount specified on your invoice or credit note. For more info please see the FAQ about exchange rates. |
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