I quickly listed my toys[personal use] since summer 98....in no particular order..

Roland G1000
Roland XP80
Roland VK7
Roland JV1000
Roland D70[2]
Roland JV1010
Roland XV5080
Roland E600[2]
Roland VA7[3]
Roland FantomX6
Roland VR760
Roland VK8m
Roland DisCover5
Roland EXR5
Roland EM2000[2]
Roland G800
Roland RA800
Roland G600
Roland MC909
Roland JS5
Farfisa G7
Korg i35
Korg MicroKorg
Korg Triton Studio76
Korg i5m
Novation X Station
Casio MZ2000
Casio WK3000[2]
Yamaha PSR740
Yamaha PSR2000
YamahaPSR2100[2]
Ketron X1
Ketron SD1
Roland Hyper Canvas, Super Quartet, Orchestral and VSC1
M Audio Key Rig
Native Instruments B4,FM7

I am sure I missed a few....Let's see what toys you guys/gals have/had..

Korg Triton
Korg PA60
Korg I30
Roland E-600 (3)
Roland EXR3
Roland EXR5
Roland EXR7 (2)
Roland VA7 (3)
Roland VA76 (2)
Roland EM-2000
Yamaha PSR740, 2000, 3000 (2), Tyros, 9000
Suzuki HP75
GM SK880
Roland Fantom
Roland G1000, XP60, X80 (2)
Alesis 6.1
Ensoniq MR61, MR76 (2)
Yamaha baby grand G3

Currently: VA76 only

Yam Tyros 2
Yam PSR9000
Technics KN2600
Technics KN7000
Technics KN6000
Technics KN3000
Technics KN800
Technics PR90
Ensoniq EPS 16+
Ensoniq SD1 -32
Ensoniq DP4
Rolan JV 1080
Korg M3R
Peavey DPM V3
Hohner Clavinet D6
Lowrey ??? Can't see the number way back inthe closet
Others have been sold.
Taking offers
Bebop

Ok....

1.- Ace Tone model Top 1
2.- Yamaha Electone D2B
3.- Yamaha Electone E10R
4.- Hammond X66
5.- Roland synth (mono, with color tabs..)
6.- Arp String Ensamble
7.- Hammond B 3000
8.- 2nd. Hammond X66
9.- Yamaha Electone FX1
10.- Wersi (spinet organ don't remember model, traded into ...)
11.- Yamaha Electone HS6
12.- Roland E 20
13.- Yamaha Electone HS6 Double set up, too many jobs.
14.- Kurzweil PX 1000 module
15.- Yamaha Electone EL90
16.- Roland RA 95
17.- Solton/Ketron X1HD
18.- Ketron SD1 (first one)
19.- Ketron SD1 second
20.- Korg PA 60
21.- Yamaha PSR 3000
22.- Yamaha Tyros2

So far.....next one is the Korg PA1X

Wow ... I honestly had no idea that there were people on this forum with so many boards!!

QUESTION: From a sound library perspective, if you could only keep ONE of your boards, which would it be?

OK, Fran and others... if you could only keep 3 (or 4, but no more) of those "toys", which would they be?

ROLAND D-20 synth
GEM CD2 Arranger
YAMAHA CLAVINOVA
YAMAHA PSR-3
YAMAHA DGX-305
YAMAHA P-250
ROLAND P-220
ROLAND VS-880EX
BOSS DR-3
ROLAND JV1010
ROLAND SC-88
ROLAND MT-32

doc-z

Roland A37, computer and some software....it's been like this for years.

This is fairly complete though I have surely missed some things.

Farfisa-
Mini Combo Compact
PAIA-
modular (assembled by me at 15)
Crumar-
T3
RotoPhaser rotating horn cabinet (x2) (still have 1)
Hammond-
M3
B3 (x3) (still have two)
Mellotron-
(x2)
EML-
Model 500
Rhodes-
Suitcase (pre CBS, still have)
Wurlitzer-
EP200
Helpinstill-
Roadmaster 64 portable acoustic piano
MOOG-
Minimoog (pre-production model; one of the first 10 ever built)
Sonic 6
Source
CV Drum Trigger (still have)
ARP-
Odyssey
16-Voice Electric Piano
Chroma
Fender-
Chroma Polaris
Steiner-Parker-
EVI electronic valve instrument (still have)
Lync Systems-
LN-4 keyboard controller (still have)
KORG-
Maxi-Korg Synth
MS-20
Poly-Ensemble S
Poly 6
Poly 61
CX-3
BX-3
Trinity Pro
KAT-
TrapKAT (still have)
ROLAND-
2 JX-3P’s w/controllers
Juno 6
Juno 106
MC500 (x2)
RD300s
VK7
XP80
AX-7
TD-5
TD-7 (still have)
HPD-15 Handsonic Controller (still have)
YAMAHA-
CP30
CP60M
DX 7 (w/'E')
DX 7 II FD
DX 100
TX 816
KX 88
KURZWEIL-
K-250
K-1000
K-2000
ENSONIQ-
Mirage (x3)
ESQ-1
ESQ-M
VFX
VFX-SDII
EPS
EPS-M
SD-1
TS-10
KX-88
ASR
ASR-X
DP2
DP4
Emu-
E4K E-Synth
Proteus Pro
Hammond-Suzuk-
XB3 (still have)
XB1
XK2 (still have)
Leslie Speaker-
122 (still have)
122XB (still have)
145 (x2) (still have)
147 (still have)
GEM-
PS2600 (still have)
SK760
WK-8SE (still have)
Pro2
Equinox (still have)
Promega2
Promega3 (still have)
Genesys Ensemble (still have)
Genesys Pro S (still have)


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Wm. David McMahan
Nat'l Product and Support Manager
Generalmusic USA
GEM Community Forums

WOW !!! How can anyone look at the above lists and not be impressed.
The list I now present to you may not be so expensive or extensive, but has nurtured
my love of music and nourished my needs for artistic expression.
1. Comb and Toilet paper Kazoo
2. Arthur Godfrey Uke (Plastic body, but
genuine cotton woven strings)
3. Little Abner Drum Set (Super model with
genuine cardboard drum head).
4. Heifitz model Plastic Strad. This came
with official Heifitz autograph (a
prized keepsake).
5. Lawrence Welk 12 note Accordian (it
only played Polkas).
6. "Soupy Sales" Jews Harp (the 8 reed
model in 100 % Tin). Brought tears to
my Rabbis eyes.
7. Plastic Slide Flute with metal
slide.
8. Very large assortment of plastic and
metal Whistles, hand painted with
pictures of Donald Duck, Goofy and
most importantly Little Orphan Annie.
You can't imagine how much Ovaltine I
had to drink to save up enough Box
tops to purchase these items.
Now I do own a Ketron SD1+, but it
can't hold a candle to the sounds that
come from a double thick Dove toilet
tissue stretched over a 6" plastic
Ace brand comb.
I consider myself blessed to have
owned all of the above;
Bruce

Damn those are some impressive lists David and Fran!

Gee I don't remember everything I've had but here's a short list.

-Yamaha DX-7 (was and still in my opinion the best FM synth ever made)
-Korg M1
-Korg Trinity
-Roland XP-60
-Yamaha EX-7
-Yamaha DJX (original blue baby)
-Yamaha PSR-540
-Yamaha PSR-550
-Casio MZ-2000
-Casio WK-3500

Man I couldn't imagine having the number of boards over the years as others have here. Especially Fran and David. David where do you keep the 20 or so boards you currently own from that list? If I had just half of the boards you own I can only imagine what my wife would say

Squeak

Dave, my complete list probably is similar to yours , if I go back another 15 years..I pretty much have had every Roland product, some Kurz,a lot more Korg and Yamaha,, Ensoniq, Solton and I can't forget the Crumar, Arp, Moog,Siel products...I am sure there are hundreds,and if I count the effects,sequencers, drum machines, recorders etc....My memory can't recall all my stuff..

Some items [modules] I forgot to mention since 98...Roland SC88,SC155,SC55 and SC7..

Glenn. if I could only keep 3 of what I had[knowing what I know now]...It surly would be two of my current keyboards...The Roland G1000 and the Roland DisCover5[I am going to post more comments on the DisCover5 later]..If I need to include another, it would be a Roland VA-7 version2...a fourth would be a Roland VR760..

The above 4 keyboards could handle anything I would need, and do it the best for me..Each one is a great board..Quality abounds...

I will only be keeping two and selling the rest by or before summer. I am out of room and now that we don't lay down midi tracks and build songs one track at a time, they are surplus.
I will keep the Tyros 2 and the Technics KN7000.
OPen to offers,
Bebop

Thank you everyone, especially you Dave for the exhaustive list of instruments owned. This all gives me a stronge case for justifying to my wife why I should by a T2 or possibly a Midjay.

Heres' my list prewife:
Rhodes Suitcase 73
Rhodes Stage 88
Hammond B3
Samick 5 foot 8 grand
(all sold)

After wife:
Kurzweil K1200 (still have)
Casio WK 1800 ( gave away to family member)
Yamaha Clavinova CVP 107 (sold)
Yamaha PSR 3000
Yamaha CVP 307
Casio Digital Piano PX400r

Casio WK-3500
Roland VA-76

Starting back in the day:
SANO accordion (2)
Cordovox
Fender Rhodes Stage 70something
technics kn1000
technics kn6000

t.

Farfisa organ. Can't remember the model number.
Hammond L100 and Leslie 122
Roland EM20
Yamaha PSR540
Yamaha PSR550
Coming soon PSR3100
Starkeeper

I forgot all about the Rhodes, Hammonds, Wurlitzers and accordions!!!!

The oldest musical instrument I still own is my 42 year old custom made accordion, and my 42 year old Sano amp..

You can not get them from me at any price[memories]..

BTW, you can not tell my accordion from new...amazing!!!

Fran ... I still have my SANO accordion ... and my WIFE'S !!! ... will never part from them ... (especially HER !!! ... I also have my 'stereo' SANO amp ... all are at least 45 yrs old !!!...With all this talk about accordions and old amps I am going to have to dig them out from under the stairs and hear what they sound like ....
t.


[This message has been edited by tony mads usa (edited 01-13-2006).]

Yeah, I'm lucky that my wife is very cool about that. Most of the instruments are in my studio which is pretty much the entire basement of our house. However, a B3 and Leslie 145 have found their way into our dining room. I also have an antique pump organ that I restored years ago that greets visitors in the foyer, a Boston baby grand in the living room and a home style digital ensemble piano in the family room.

In fact the only rooms that don't have at least one keyboard are the bathrooms, kitchen and master bedroom. Although (and don't tell my wife) I was looking for something in the dresser of our bedroom and came across a Casio SK1, the little key mono sampling keyboard from years ago. Not sure why it ended up in there, but kind of funny.

Dave


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Wm. David McMahan
Nat'l Product and Support Manager
Generalmusic USA
GEM Community Forums

[This message has been edited by WDMcM (edited 01-13-2006).]

I still have a Panaramic 96 tube amp made by Magnatone or Estey for Titano/Pancordion - still works fine - along with the old Symphony Grand. Farfisa was my first board with an old Wurlitzer played through the Leslie piece of furniture. I had a Cordovox cut apart and mounted into a cabinet with a little Casio on top though various Leslies and an Ampeg Quad Four. Ouch, My back aches thinking about it. Remember? there were plenty of steps and no wheelchair access to a lot of those venues.
Ciao,
Jerry

Hard to believe I had all this stuff... over 40 years of playing....
Ian
Instruments:
Steinway upright piano
Hohner Melodica (Three)
Howard Baldwin Combo Organ,
Farfisa VIP 223 two manual Combo Organ
Hammond B3 with two Leslie 147 RV
Fender Rhodes,Electric Piano
Wurlitzer 200 Electric Piano
Roland SH-2000 Preset Synthesizer
Minimoog
Polymoog Synthesizer
Roland Jupiter 8 synthesizer
Yamaha SK-20 Ensemble
Yamaha CP-30 Electronic Piano
Yamaha PF-15 Electronic Piano
Yamaha CE-20 preset FM synthesizer
Yamaha CE-25preset FM synthesizer
Yamaha GS-2 preset FM synthesizer
Yamaha DX7 FM Synthesizer
Yamaha DX-100 FM Synthesizer
Yamaha DX5 FM synthesizer
Casio CZ-101 PD Synthesizer
Casio CZ-1 PD Synthesizer
Casio FZ-1 sampler
Yamaha D-85 three manual Electone organ/two tone cabinets
Yamaha PSR-500 arranger
Roland E-20 arranger
Roland E-30 arranger
Roland KR-500
Yamaha PSR-510
Yamaha PSR-1700 (Two)
Yamaha PSR-8000 (Two)
Yamaha PSR-2000 (Two)
Yamaha Tyros I
Yamaha PSR-3000 (Two)
Separate Amplifiers:
Fender Twin Reverb with Celestion Full Range speakers(Two)
Yorkville KB-100 keyboard amp (Two)
Yamaha MS-60S powered monitors(Two)

Jerry... I had the cordovox with the amp/speakers/tone controls in one box... also had the Rhodes ... used a hand truck that moved refrigerators !!!
We used to play at the Ft. Hamilton officers club in Brooklyn NY ... ALWAYS on the second floor ... I think the stair risers were about 10 inches high!!! ... talk about backbreaking ...
t.

I've listed my keyboards several times before, but they include:
All Technics models from KN800 to KN5000.
Most all Yamaha models from PSR70 through Tyros. Probably 10 or so.
ONE Roland, G800.
Ketron X1 and SD1.
Various organs in the old days, B3, Loweries, Yamahas.
TWO Casio SK1s!! Still have 'em. One of them says Radio Shack, though.
One Casio WK3000.
Korg BX1 or something like that. It sounded like a B3.
Wurlitzer EP, Rhodes EP
Yamaha DX7, V50, various modules.
Several drum machines.
More PA systems than Musician's Friend.
Enough mics for the Mormon Tallywacker Choir.
One very understanding wife.
Two ex-wives who weren't that understanding.
DonM

Not as impressive but here goes

Yamaha PS-20 (Their first portable home keyboard)
Roland JX-3P
Crumar organ
Hammond mono synth (USed to be sold with Hammond organs as a solo keybaord on top, given to me by the music store where I worked)
Baldwin acoustic piano
Korg M1
Yamaha YP-40
Korg SG-1D Sampling Grand
Yamaha EMT -10 module
Korg 01WFd module
Yamaha DX-7
Yamaha Gx-76 (Still have)
Korg N-264 (Still have)
Yamaha DGX-500 (Still have)
Korg PA1X Pro (Still have)

hey jerry

if you ever want to sell or trade your old panaramic amp let me know! I have some interesting old keyboards I might let go of...

i have one of these amps and need a backup!

thanks

richard sales

i've had most of the above listed
keyboards. now i'm down to 8 fingers and two
thumbs. my last note after forty five years
will be played dec 31. then the hard part
starts ..... what the hell am i gonna do?

.... why are you stopping???
t.

Still own some of these, some no longer in my possesion......

Hammond M100P Organ+Leslie
Hohner Electronic Piano
Wasp Synth
Fender Rhodes Piano
Solina String Machine
Korg 700S Mono Synth
Hohner Clavinet D6
Wurlitzer 200A Electric Piano
Siel Mono Synth
Cavendish String synth/Vocoder
Roland Juno 6
Korg Poly 6
Korg Poly 61
Yamaha PF10 Piano
Roland Juno 106
Korg DW8000
Yamaha DX7
Yamaha DX100
Ensoniq ESQ1
Ensoniq Mirage Sampler
Ensoniq EPS16+ Sampler
Yamaha EMT 10
Kawai K1m
Akai MX73
Roland U110
Roland Pro E
Roland RA90
Roland U20
Roland JV80
Roland SC-33 SOUND CANVAS
Roland MKS76
Gem WS2
Korg
Dr Boss GM Synth Module
Peavey Spectrum Organ Module
Yamaha SY35 Synth
Yamaha PSR 730
Yamaha PSR 740
Roland RS5
Yamaha S03 Synth
Yamaha PSR2000
Yamaha PSR3000
Yamaha Tyros 2
Roland GW-7
Ketron X1
Roland Midi bass pedals.
Studiologic SL880 88 Note controler
2 Evolution MK61 Controlers running NI B4 Mk2

My memory may not be very good at this...

Korg Poly 800
Yamaha DX
Roland Alpha Juno
Yamaha Clavinova
Peavey DPM V3
Acoustic Upright Grand Piano
Fatar Studio 90
Yamaha Sound Canvas
Roland PMA-5
Yamaha PSR 750
Technics P30
Yamaha PSR 9000
Casio Previa
Yamaha Tyros 2

I believe that I have these in chronological order. Again I think thats it for keyboard stuff.

Regards,

Dennis L. Almond
aka...TwoNuts





[This message has been edited by TwoNuts (edited 12-01-2006).]

cancer
dr says i got to stop and try to get treatment or i've got less than 2yrs.
moving back to ohio to be near family.
i hate leaving florida and my gigs, but you
gotta do what you gotta do.

and the purpose of this thread is????????

I thought it was interesting, remembering how our equipment evolved into what we use today. Much more fun than watching people argue.
Apparently several other folks thought so also.
Merry Christmas!
DonM

OK gang it really is time to start a MIA group (Musical Instruments Anonymous.) I need the most help of all because I can’t play for a hill of beans but still enjoy playing.

Best post so far has to go to brmoore, Bruce that was over the top LMAO

One gets the Feeling that Fran is a Roland fan and our good friend Dave M has one of everything.

Just a note to ianmcnll that Yamaha D-85 three manual Electone organ with two tone cabinets wasn’t a B3 but sure could make some great music in the right hands. We had hooked up a Leslies to one of the Yamahas of that era and what a night & day difference that brought out.

keysvocalssax the purpose FUN !!!1

Wrinkles, my prayers are with you.

Enough comments.

Have owned :Organs in no particular order

Hammond J200 Junk
Thomas 700 Lawrence Welk
Thomas Celebrity With Ext Leslie
Thomas Trianon
Baldwin Studio II
Wurlitzer I Can’t remember the model but is was a amplified reed organ –
very realistic classic organ tones Weighed a million pounds. Gift
Conn Rhapsody
Conn Theatre 643
Conn Martinique with Leslie 600
Emminent Grand Theatre 2000
Yamaha US1

Present organ.

Technics FA1
Looking for a Steal on a Roland 90R Atelier Organ

Keyboards & Modules have owned

Yamaha PSR 2000
Technics KN7000
Kurzweil K2000S
Kurzweil K2000RS
Kurzweil K2600S
Kurzweil PC2R
General music Genesys

Presently own
Technics FA1 organ
Wersi Blue Chip OX7 Organ module
Roland D110 module loaded with Theatre Organ Sounds
General Music WK2 HD
General Music XP module

I’m sure I forgot something but that’s ok

Jerry




[This message has been edited by Mainer (edited 12-02-2006).]

Over the years my studio setup has changed but here's a list of the gear I've had, and currently have. I know I'm forgetting a bunch but my memory isn't as good as it once was. If there ever was an MIA (Musical Instruments Anonymous) group, I'm sure I'd need to join! The frightening part is that this list doesn't include any of my studio or outboard gear.

MY KEYBOARD/RACK GEAR LIST:


AKAI AX60
AKAI AX73
AKAI VX90
AKAI S612
AKAI S900
AKAI S950
AKAI S1000
AKAI S1000KB
AKAI S2000
AKAI S2800
AKAI S3000
AKAI S3000CD
AKAI S3000XL
AKAI S3200
AKAI S5000
AKAI MPC60
AKAI MPC60II
AKAI MPC2000
AKAI MPC3000

Casio PT-50
Casio MT-70
Casio MT-210
Casio MT-240
Casio CZ-1
Casio CZ-101
Casio CZ-230S
Casio CZ-1000
Casio CZ-3000
Casio CZ-5000
Casio FZ-1
Casio SK-1
Casio SK-5
Casio VL-5
Casio VL-1 (my very first keyboard)

Crumar Bit 01
Crumar Bit 99

Dynacord ADS Rack (4)

EMU Emax
EMU Emax SE
EMU Emulator II
EMU Emulator II+ HD
EMU Emulator E-III Keyboard
EMU Emulator E-III Rack
EMU ESI-4000
EMU Proteus 1, 2, and 3
EMU Proteus 2000
EMU XL-7

Ensoniq Mirage
Ensoniq ESQ-1
Ensoniq SQ-80
Ensoniq EPS 16+
Ensoniq EPS-M
Ensoniq VFX-SD

Fairlight CMI Series III (6)
Fairlight CMI/MFX-2 (3)

Fender Rhodes Suitcase 73
Fender Rhodes Chroma

Forat F9000 (3)
Forat F16

Kawai K1
Kawai K1-II
Kawai K3, K3m
Kawai K5, K5m
Kawai K5000
Kawai SX210
Kawai SX240

Korg DSS-1, DSM-1
Korg DS-8
Korg MS-20
Korg DW-6000
Korg DW-8000
Korg Poly 800, Poly 800-II
Korg Poly Six
Korg Poly 61
Korg M1R, M3R
Korg Triton Pro X
Korg Triton Rack
Korg Wavestation A/D
Korg Oasys 76
Korg Legacy LAC-1

Kurzweil K2000, K2000RS
Kurzweil SX-1000
Kurzweil PX-1000

Lionstracs Mediastation X-76 Expanded

Linn 9000 (4)

Moog Memorymoog
Moog Memorymoog Plus
Moog Minimoog

Native Instruments B4, B4-II

Nord Lead Rack
Nord Lead 2 Rack

Oberheim OB-8 (3)
Oberheim OB-Xa
Oberheim Xpander (2)
Oberheim Matrix 12
Oberheim Matrix 6
Oberheim Matrix 6R
Oberheim Matrix 1000
Oberheim DPX-1 (3)

Peavey DPM V3

PPG 2.2
PPG Waveterm
PPG Wave 2.v

Roland D-110
Roland U-20, U220
Roland D-50 (2)
Roland D-550 (3)
Roland Juno 6
Roland HS-60
Roland Alpha Juno 1 and 2
Roland JX-3P with programmer
Roland JX-8P with programmer
Roland Juno 60 (2)
Roland Juno 106 (2)
Roland Jupiter 6 (3)
Roland MKS-7
Roland MKS-50
Roland MKS-70 with programmer (2)
Roland MKS-80 with programmer (2)
Roland JV880, JV1080
Roland JV1000
Roland JD990 (2)
Roland XV5080
Roland S330
Roland S550
Roland S760
Roland TB303 (3)
Roland TR606 (2)

Sequential Prophet 5 (5)
Sequential Studio 440
Sequential Prophet VS Keyboard (7)
Sequential VS Rack (4)
Sequential Split 8
Sequential Multitrack
Sequential Prophet 600
Sequential Prophet 2000 Rack, 2002 Rack, 2000 Keyboard
Sequential Prophet 3000

Siel DK600
Siel Expander
Siel DK-80

Technics KN5000
Technics KN6000
Technics KN6500

Wersi Abacus Duo Pro V7 with 25 note pedal board

Wurlitzer Organ with Leslie Speaker

Yamaha CS-01, CS-01-II
Yamaha CS-6R
Yamaha TX81Z
Yamaha DX-7
Yamaha DX-100
Yamaha MU100R
Yamaha PSR-530
Yamaha PSR-8000
Yamaha 9000 Pro
Yamaha A-4000
Yamaha QY-700

Of all these keyboards, modules, drum machines, and synthesizers the Akai, Moog, Oberheim, Roland, Sequential, and Fairlights are my favorites. My favorite arranger is my Wersi Abacus Duo Pro followed by the Mediastation X-76. Yamaha's have been my least favorite overall with the exception of the CS-01 which I quite liked for its size and analog sound achieved from such a tiny keyboard.

Wow !!!!!!

There's a new Musical Toys Sherrif in town

Ensnareyou

I Think you will be the knock out champ I'm jealous!!!!!! I think I need to go to a meeting right now.

Jerry

Jerry,

My friends not a Synthzone member but if he was, I'd be the Deputy as he has me beat!

I've pared my setup down, so much of what I listed above I've sold or traded. If I could only keep a handful of the gear I'd keep the Fairlights, Wersi Abacus, Mediastaton X-76, Korg Oasys, Sequential VS's & Studio 440, Moog Memorymoog, and OB-Xa.

I'm a major gear whore in recovery. I'm not sure if I can be cured of the disease though.