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Circuit Bent
'TRANCE-GATE' AMSTRAD CKX100 Synthesizer.
By Dave Bradbury - SQUIDFANNY
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Up for auction - FINAL EVER 'TRANCE-GATE' AMSTRAD SYNTHESIZER
Hacked, Modded & Circuit Bent AMSTRAD CKX100 Synthesizer.
This is an original 8-bit synthesizer from the late 80's. The machine has been heavily modified and upgraded with an array of new custom circuitry to expand it's features and sounds well beyond it's original specs.
It is now capable of producing a range of unique sounds and modulations, many of which are well beyond the capabilities of conventional synthesizers and often beyond description....
Please scroll down to see a demo vid, and details of the mods and features -
The Amstrad CKX100 is an original 8-Bit artifact from the late 1980's. It has a distinctive lo-fi sound and uses WAVETABLE synthesis to produce a warm, pleasing and ultra-harmonic tones from a bank of very grainy 8-Bit waveforms. It has a distinctive sound, which is quirky and unique.
Hacked, Modded & Circuit Bent AMSTRAD CKX100 Synthesizer.
This is an original 8-bit synthesizer from the late 80's. The machine has been heavily modified and upgraded with an array of new custom circuitry to expand it's features and sounds well beyond it's original specs.
It is now capable of producing a range of unique sounds and modulations, many of which are well beyond the capabilities of conventional synthesizers and often beyond description....
Please scroll down to see a demo vid, and details of the mods and features -
The Amstrad CKX100 is an original 8-Bit artifact from the late 1980's. It has a distinctive lo-fi sound and uses WAVETABLE synthesis to produce a warm, pleasing and ultra-harmonic tones from a bank of very grainy 8-Bit waveforms. It has a distinctive sound, which is quirky and unique.
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CKX100 has grainy Digital Drums with preset Rhythms &
Accompaniment, Bleepy Electronic Instruments (presets only) & Lush
Chord with a very cool 'Computer Aided Harmony' Feature (similar to the OMNICHORD).
It also has a MIDI output, so that you can use the 'Computer Aided Harmony' feature to play other MIDI synths, VST's, etc.
More info on the CKX100 HERE.
More info on the CKX100 HERE.
Click photo's for full screen and full album.
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- This machine works perfectly and can be used 'as stock' when required.
- This machine comes with a new set of Patch-Leads, a suitable power supply (for UK plug), and printed Quick-Start guide with instructions.
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Metallic
Keys are nicely painted in various shades and multiple colours of
Metallic Paint, and sealed with lacquer to protect the finnish.
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The various New Mods and features are briefly described below.
This machine comes with a printed DIY manual & Quick Start guide, with more details on the mods and features.-------------------------
The various New Mods and features are briefly described below.
This machine comes with a printed DIY manual & Quick Start guide, with more details on the mods and features.-------------------------
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-------------------------Right Panel contains Digital Glitch mods.
The real power of the Amstrad comes from these Digital mods, which are able to completely transform the Instruments, Chord, Accompaniment and Drums into unique sonic forms, many of which are beyond what can be achieved with conventional synthesizers.
Expect to find Lush Chords, Complex and Harmonic Arpeggios, Strange Delays / Echos, De-tuned Effects, Extended Envelope Effects, Digital Filtering, Ring Mods and an array of Modulating Compression, Strained Distortion and Bleepy modulating Sub-Tones.....
The CKX100 is able to produce some excellent 'Aphex' style Granular Effects and Dramatic Glitch Sounds which often defy description.... Use the GLITCH BUTTONS to generate Chorded Drones, Screaming Digital Noise and Granular Drum Rolls. Use the RESET BUTTON to Instantly reset the sound to normal again.
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The real power of the Amstrad comes from these Digital mods, which are able to completely transform the Instruments, Chord, Accompaniment and Drums into unique sonic forms, many of which are beyond what can be achieved with conventional synthesizers.
Expect to find Lush Chords, Complex and Harmonic Arpeggios, Strange Delays / Echos, De-tuned Effects, Extended Envelope Effects, Digital Filtering, Ring Mods and an array of Modulating Compression, Strained Distortion and Bleepy modulating Sub-Tones.....
The CKX100 is able to produce some excellent 'Aphex' style Granular Effects and Dramatic Glitch Sounds which often defy description.... Use the GLITCH BUTTONS to generate Chorded Drones, Screaming Digital Noise and Granular Drum Rolls. Use the RESET BUTTON to Instantly reset the sound to normal again.
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When the various modification switches are turned 'Off', the machine will function exactly like a standard CKX100.
I don't have a manual for this machine, but operation is very simple and you'll most likely not need one. Give me a shout if you've got any probs.
I don't have a manual for this machine, but operation is very simple and you'll most likely not need one. Give me a shout if you've got any probs.
And so it is...........
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