From sines Sent Thu, Nov 29th 2018, 03:50
From sines Sent Thu, Nov 29th 2018, 03:50
For sale.. Korg Sigma $900 http://toddsines.com/forsale/KorgSigma_JK6A1436.jpg http://toddsines.com/forsale/KorgSigma_JK6A1437.jpg http://toddsines.com/forsale/KorgSigma_JK6A1438.jpg 100V - Japanese version, will include Step up/down converter. Log Hz/V CV/Gate inputs, Synthe VCF input, VCO FM input Great condition with one minor scratch in wood side. from Vintagesynthexplorer.com: The Sigma is an interesting bi-timbric synthesizer consisting of two = sections: a genuine analog "Synthe" and a Preset "Instrument" section. = All together, there are 19 presets on it that give a variety of sounds. = There are 11 presets for the "Instrument" section which include fuzz = guitar, electric bass, clavi, string, flute, double reed, trumpet, = hammered percussion, etc. And there are 8 presets for the "Synthe" = section that give variable waveforms (square, pulse, sawtooth) in = different pitch ranges (from 32' to 4'). Each preset has its own rotary = control to vary its sounds. The Sigma is also unique for its ability to = combine the synth and instrument sections for a nicer, layered synth = sound or effect. While the synth section is nice, the instrumental = sounds (tuba, trumpet, strings, guitar, etc.) are pretty darn bad, and = only get interesting when mixed with the "Synthe" section sounds. Cool joysticks add multi-dimensional control. Use one to control pitch, = noise and vibrato and use the second joystick to edit the low-pass and = hi-pass voltage controlled filters! There is also an "Effect" section = which is for Vibrato, Portamento, Sample and Hold, Noise, Key Hold, = Multiple Trigger and Ring Modulator (each with it's own rotary control = to vary it's sound). Even though it has a switch labelled "Ring Mod," = it's actually a cross-mod. It lets you cross modulate between the = instrument and Synth sections. Ultimately, however, a basic design, limited edit-ability and a pure = lack of memory and MIDI leave the Sigma far behind on the evolutionary = scale (although it does let you play a quarter-tone scale). The Sigma = has a metal music stand that slides out the back to hold your sheet = music suggesting it may have been aimed at hobbyists, though it has been = used by Jean Michel Jarre, Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson. One user = describes the Sigma as, "An absolutely terrible keyboard, that is = utterly fantastic!" "The Korg Sigma is a synthesizer that features a 2 seperate sections. A = preset instrument section as well as an analog synthesizer section. Both = could be played at the same time and mixed and blended to make other = sounds as well together or separately. ... It also sported the Korg = famous joystick.=E2=80=9D We split shipping & handling, it's 28 lbs unpacked. I ship worldwide and accept Paypal F&F, Venmo, Cash.me, QuickPay. Have been buying, selling and trading since 1992, dozens of references. Todd