Rokton UDS [Formanta UDS] 7 channel analog drum synthesizer [Restoration & Repair] | Роктон УДС [Форманта УДС], made in USSR

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Electronic percussion instrument "Rokton UDS" (Formanta factory) consists of synthesizing block on the stand, 7 drum pads with velocity sensetivity on 3 stands and on holder for pedal of bass drum. There is a pedal to control high-hat and to turn synthesis on. There are also built in functions of autorhythm in synthesizing block with 16 programmed patterns (rock 1-4, rumba, samba, bassanova, begin, waltz, slow rock, swing, lezginka, march, disco, tango, 16 beat).

Controls on the front panel:

(5 channels with identical parametrs - snare, small tom-tom, middle tom-tom, big tom-tom, bass drum)

• sensitivity
• tone (up/down)
• duration
• range (up/down)
• balance (tone/noise)
• filter
• attack
• volume
• sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)

(1 channel - cymbals)

• sensitivity
• duration
• volume
• sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)

(1 channel - high-hat)

• sensitivity
• volume 1
• volume 2
• sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)

Autorhythm:

• switch synthesis/autorhythm mode
• start/stop
• tempo
• volume
• 8 knobs (select styles)

General

• out ON
• volume
• volume phones - out phones.
• synhesis ON.
• mains indicator

Connectors on rear panel:

• IN (1-7) - snare, small tom-tom, middle tom-tom, big tom-tom, bass drum, cymbal, high-hat
• IN pedal (1-2) - synthesis, high-hat
• out stereo (1-4) - R,L (jack/5 DIN)
• out mono (1-2) - jack/5 DIN
• power on/off

Formanta Leader-1 [Lider-1] analog multieffect processor [Modulator, Filter, Phaser, Mixer] | Форманта Лидер-1 аналоговый процессор, 1982, made in USSR

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LIDER -1 (produced by Formanta factory in 1982) is a guitar microsynthesizer designed to be applied by guitar players who use external effects in the live performance or studio work. The synthesizer is a floor-mounted unit with four rubber footswitches; it also has sliders and knobs for changing the parameters of effects. LEADER-1 has 5 main series sections: MIXER, PHASER, CONTROLLED FILTER, MODULATOR, and OUTPUT - every one with its own parameters and an indicator.

Control functions:

• MIXER: rocktone 1/2 on, rocktone, suboctave, octave, guitar;
• PHASER: frequency, depth;
• CONTROLLED FILTER: resonance, level, rate, start, stop;
• MODULATOR: decay, pedestal, attack;
• OUTPUT: AMPLIFIER/PHONE ON, EFFECT, SCALE.

Commutation: line input, output (line, phone, amplifier). On the outer surface of the bottom panel, an input sensitivity regulator is situated.

Engineer: Igor Mironov, designer: Sergey Sarasek, produced by Urals Vector Company.

Formanta Leader-2 [Lider-2] analog multieffect processor [Tonecorrector, Flanger, Chorus, Rhythm/Solo, Effect] | Форманта Лидер-2 аналоговый процессор, 1982, made in USSR

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The floor guitar microsynthesizer Lider-2 (Formanta factory) is desined for using with external source, for example: guitar, organ and so on. The instrument can process sounds in different ways and mix signal inside the synthesizer. There are 5 rubber pedal controls which are likely to be used during playing. The following effects can be used by player: tonecorrector, flanger, chorus, solo, rhythm.

Controls:

ESKO-100 Vintage Digital Echo/Delay/Fuzz/Vibrato Soviet Multi-Effects Processor by Formanta (serial #1285175), 1980s, made in USSR

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This is not a simple digital delay unit - there are two independent sections with separate input/output.

4 delay times is fixed with buttons - You can use for any from 4 delay times simultaneous.

On the right side of unit is two line inputs: MICROPHONE 1 and 2 and one Mono output - For this section You can use tape delay only.

On the left side is two other inputs: GUITAR Input - for this input You can apply tape delay, fuzz (additional SHIMITTER FX for fuzz - more harmonics and O. - octave down), tremolo and filter, controlled with external pedal. External pedal is not included.

For ORGAN input - You can use tape delay and shmitter.

Right section - mic-in 1-2 levels, reverb level, echo level, power on

Left section - guitar-in level, organ-in level, pedal on/off, reverb level, echo level

Middle section - vibrato depth, vibrato freq, fuzz on, shmitter, octaver, vibrato on, 4 variations knobs (filter).

Power supply 220V/240V.

Weight approx. 8kg (10 kg with package).

Rokton UDS [Formanta UDS] | Роктон УДС [Форманта УДС] | 7 channel analog drum synthesizer, made in USSR

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Formanta UDS has all identical parameters like the Rokton UDS drum set.

Electronic percussion instrument "Rokton UDS" (Formanta factory) consists of synthesizing block on the stand, 7 drum pads with velocity sensetivity on 3 stands and on holder for pedal of bass drum. There is a pedal to control high-hat and to turn synthesis on. There are also built in functions of autorhythm in synthesizing block with 16 programmed patterns (rock 1-4, rumba, samba, bassanova, begin, waltz, slow rock, swing, lezginka, march, disco, tango, 16 beat).

Controls on the front panel:

• (5 channels with identical parametrs - snare, small tom-tom, middle tom-tom, big tom-tom, bass drum)
  • sensitivity
  • tone (up/down)
  • duration
  • range (up/down)
  • balance (tone/noise)
  • filter
  • attack
  • volume
  • sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)
• (1 channel - cymbals)
  • sensitivity
  • duration
  • volume
  • sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)
• (1 channel - high-hat)
  • sensitivity
  • volume 1
  • volume 2
  • sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)
• Autorhythm:
  • switch synthesis/autorhythm mode
  • start/stop
  • tempo
  • volume
  • 8 knobs (select styles)
• General
  • out ON
  • volume
  • volume phones - out phones.
  • synhesis ON.
  • mains indicator
• Connectors on rear panel:
  • IN (1-7) - snare, small tom-tom, middle tom-tom, big tom-tom, bass drum, cymbal, high-hat
  • IN pedal (1-2) - synthesis, high-hat
  • out stereo (1-4) - R,L (jack/5 DIN)
  • out mono (1-2) - jack/5 DIN
  • power on/off

Engineer: Igor Fedoseev, designer: Sergey Naumov, produced by Formanta Katchkanar radio plant.

Formanta Leader-2 [Lider-2] analog multieffect processor [Tonecorrector, Flanger, Chorus, Rhythm/Solo, Effect] | Форманта Лидер-2 аналоговый процессор, 1982, made in USSR

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The floor guitar microsynthesizer Lider-2 (Formanta factory) is desined for using with external source, for example: guitar, organ and so on. The instrument can process sounds in different ways and mix signal inside the synthesizer. There are 5 rubber pedal controls which are likely to be used during playing. The following effects can be used by player: tonecorrector, flanger, chorus, solo, rhythm.

Controls:

• General -
• amplifier (ON)
• output (effect, scale)
• trigger (ON)
• indicators - control, overload, effect.

Tonecorrector:

• level
• tone (1,2.3)

Flanger:

• range
• brightness
• rate
• width

Chorus:

• frequency
• detuning

Solo:

• spectrum
• rocktone
• suboctave
• Rhythm:
• guitar

Rubber pedal controls - tonecorrector, flanger, chorus, rhythm/solo, effect.
Supply - in, out (transit, amplifier, phones).
Engineer: Igor Mironov, designer: Sergey Sarasek, produced by Urals Vector Company.

ESKO-100 Vintage Tape Echo/Delay/Fuzz/Vibrato Soviet Multi-Effects Processor by Formanta (serial #0285004), 1970x, made in USSR

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This is not a simple tape delay unit - there are two independent sections with separate input/output with more additional analog effects.

serial #0285004

4 delay times is fixed with buttons - You can use for any from 4 delay times simultaneous.

On the right side of unit is two line inputs: MICROPHONE 1 and 2 and one Mono output - For this section You can use tape delay only.

On the left side is two other inputs: GUITAR Input - for this input You can apply tape delay, fuzz (additional SHIMITTER FX for fuzz - more harmonics and O. - octave down), tremolo and filter, controlled with external pedal. External pedal is not included.

For ORGAN input - You can use tape delay and shmitter.

Right section - mic-in 1-2 levels, reverb level, echo level, power on

Left section - guitar-in level, organ-in level, pedal on/off, reverb level, echo level

Middle section - vibrato depth, vibrato freq, fuzz on, shmitter, octaver, vibrato on, 4 variations knobs (filter).

Reverberator uses the circular tape. You can switch the motor on/off, so the tape is preserved. Power supply 220V/240V.

Weight approx. 8kg (10 kg with package).

Formanta UDS [Rokton UDS] | Форманта УДС [Роктон УДС] | 7 channel analog drum synthesizer, made in USSR

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Formanta UDS has all identical parameters like the Rokton UDS drum set.

Electronic percussion instrument "Rokton UDS" (Formanta factory) consists of synthesizing block on the stand, 7 drum pads with velocity sensetivity on 3 stands and on holder for pedal of bass drum. There is a pedal to control high-hat and to turn synthesis on. There are also built in functions of autorhythm in synthesizing block with 16 programmed patterns (rock 1-4, rumba, samba, bassanova, begin, waltz, slow rock, swing, lezginka, march, disco, tango, 16 beat).

 

Formanta UDS [Rokton UDS] | Форманта УДС [Роктон УДС] | 7 channel analog drum synthesizer, made in USSR

 

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Formanta UDS has all identical parameters like the Rokton UDS drum set.

Electronic percussion instrument "Rokton UDS" (Formanta factory) consists of synthesizing block on the stand, 7 drum pads with velocity sensetivity on 3 stands and on holder for pedal of bass drum. There is a pedal to control high-hat and to turn synthesis on. There are also built in functions of autorhythm in synthesizing block with 16 programmed patterns (rock 1-4, rumba, samba, bassanova, begin, waltz, slow rock, swing, lezginka, march, disco, tango, 16 beat).

Kvintet | Квинтет

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A polyphonic analog synthesizer Faemi - 1M (Kachkanarsky radiofactory) has a keyboard of 4 octaves. Main generator, infralow frequency generator, lowpass filter, amplifier are in the basis of the synthesis in this instrument. The control panel is divided into 5 sections: generator, timbre, vibrato, filter, amplifier.

Controls:

• GENERATOR: release, tuning, glissando
• TIMBRE: piano, strings, clavesin, wind instruments
• VIBRATO (generator of pulse low frequency): frequency, depth, delay
• FILTER: attack, decay, sustain, release, frequency, resonance, modulation
• AMPLIFIER: volume

Engineer: Alexander Reunov, designer: Andrey Petukhov, produced by Formanta Katchkanar radio plant.

Formanta Mini Keytar | Форманта Мини

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Formanta mini is a small eight-voice keyboard EMI with finger-board.

Formanta is designed for playing musical compositions of different genres. It can play timbres of wind and strings instruments. Besides, it can create different synthesized timbres. Using this instrument one can get the following sound effects: frequency vibrato with the continuous control in depth and in frequency, percussion with continuous control, continuous fading and rise of sound, glissando. This instrument provides for continuous and discrete volume control.

Specifications:

• Keyboard's volume - 3 and 5/12 octave
• Audible range - 4 and 5/12 octave
• Number of fixed timbres - 32
• The range of frequency vibrato control - 0,5:10Hz
• Range of depth vibrato control - 0:6%
• Power consumption - 6 W
• Dimensions - 600x250x85 mm
• Weight - 5 kg

Engineer: Alexander Reunov, designer: Andrey Petukhov, produced by Formanta Katchkanar radio plant.

Sound:

• /sounds/formini.zip

Formanta EMS-01 | Форманта ЭМС-01

Description

FORMANTA EMS-01 is an electronical music instrument combining a polyphonic organ and a monophonic synthesizer. It is designed to perform music of all genres and to create various sound effects while recording soundtracks for movies and plays, or studio recording. The organ has a 5-octave keyboard, 6 preset sound timbres, frequency vibrato with adjustable vibrato delay, decay adjustment and a stereophaser (both for organ and synthesizer). The "vibrato delay" scheme is activated again only after all the previously pressed keys are released. In the "legato" mode the "vibrato delay" scheme is not activated.

The synthesizer has:

• 3-octave keyboard;
• modulator, modulation voltage from which is applied to frequency modulator, width modulator, filter, and amplifier;
• broad band oscillators 1 and 2 (with various waveforms);
• mixer, designed for summation of signals from oscillators 1 and 2, noise generator, external source, and ring modulator;
• filter, designed for dynamic and static changing of the spectrum of summarized signal from mixer output;
• amplifier, designed for making the sound corresponding to various parameters of the envelope;

Visual division of the synthesizer panel into the above listed sections and their lay-out make it more easy to orientate oneself while setting the required timbre. Besides, the synthesizer is able to simultaneously control one more similar synthesizer through a special cable and connectors CONTR IN and CONTR OUT.

The instrument provides the opportunity of connecting stereo headphones; the volume in headphones doesn't change in case of changing the volume of the instrument from zero to maximum at all the outputs of the instrument with the foot pedal; thanks to this, preliminary control of timbre through the headphones before applying it to amplifiers is possible. By switching on PHASER into the channel of organ or synthesizer, it is possible to get stereo sound in the outputs STEREO L and STEREO P. In case PHASER is switched off, both channels will function in MONO mode.

Specifications:

• Supply voltage AC 220+10V, 50 Hz;
• Power consumption within 75 VA;
• Operating conditions: temperature 15-35 C, humidity 65%, barometric pressure 86,6 - 106,6 kPa;
• Relative frequency deviation after 4 hours of uninterrupted operation within 0,5%;
• 5-octave organ keyboard;
• Organ band from 43,65 Hz (F controctave) to 1318 Hz (E in three-line octave);
• 3-octave synthesizer keyboard;
• Sound range - 9 octaves;
• Adjustment range for organ and synthesizer + 6% (+ 0,5 tone);
• Minimal range of continuous detuning of oscillator 2 regarding oscillator 1 - 1 octave;
• Range of adjustment of filter cutoff frequency 100- 1500 Hz;
• Minimal dynamic range - 55 dB;
• Weight within 40 kg.

Engineer: Alexander Reunov, designer: Andrey Petukhov, produced by Formanta Katchkanar radio plant. http://www.ruskeys.net