Some say that the sixtrak was the first multitimbral midi synth to respond to multiple midi channels. The sequential circuits sixtrak analog synthesizer. Sequential circuits sixtrak analogsynthesizer 1984. The max can also be programmed using the six trak keyboard or the prophett8. The sequential sixtrak turns out to be a brilliant musical instrument.
I havent used synlib much but i do have that as well. Sequential circuits sixtrak analog synthesizer real time sequencer. Just picked up an untested six trak and, sure enough, its got a handful of issues. Parts and replacement keys for sequential circuits sixtrak keyboards. Sequential circuits pro audio synthesizers for sale ebay. The six trak was an analogue synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits in san jose, california and released in january 1984. May, 2018 this is a 1983 sequential circuits six track six voice analogue synthesizer.
Make offer 1980s sequential circuits prophet 5 rev 3. The sequential circuits sixtrak polyphonic synthesizer may be labelled as a beginner model by the company, but the features and functionality make it a prime choice for any synth enthusiast. This library includes 100 patches for the sequential sixtrak and is a great way to instantly enhance your collection of sonic resources. But its coolest feature is an onboard sixtrack digital sequencer, which is why its called sixtrak. Sure, the sixtrak is not a prophet5, but this bank pushes the sixtraks sound generator to the limit it gets the most out of your little sequential synth. When the uart is idle and waiting for rx data, its pin 7, ireq, is pulled high b. At the heart of all trak keyboards are the 6 custom synthonchip cem3394s. For those of you who want to edit the sounds on the max, you will need sequentials model 920 software and an ancient commodore 64 computer or you can use mark of the unicorns unisyn software editor for macpc you can even use modern midi controllers like. The cem3394s are highlyintegrated voltage controlled. The sequential circuits sixtrak is one of the few small analog synths. That said, most music circuits with battery backup use a particular battery model that solders directly to the board.
To enable changing programs patches by midi, hold control record and press 1. Built with 48 velocitysensitive keys and the same curtis circuitry found in the companys more expensive models, the sixtrak boasts six voice. Vintage sequential circuits six trak 6, analog synthesizer. Mar 06, 2014 sure, the six trak is not a prophet5, but this bank pushes the six trak s sound generator to the limit it gets the most out of your little sequential synth. The sequential circuits six trak is a polyphonic analog synthesizer manufactured in san jose usa in 1984. The sequential circuits sixtrak analog synthesizer synthtopia. Throughout its lifespan, sequential pioneered technologies and design principles that have served as a foundation for the development. The sequential circuits six trak polyphonic synthesizer may be labelled as a beginner model by the company, but the features and functionality make it a prime choice for any synth enthusiast. From looking at how you have it, it looks ok, but some setting or other will not be playing ball. Sci was a californiabased synthesizer company that was founded in the early 1970s by dave smith, and sold to yamaha corporation in 1987. A survival kit and service manual will help carry your sequential tm keyboard well into the 21st century.
This video, via analogaudio1, takes a look at the vintage sequential circuits sixtrak analog synthesizer. Photo by jerry burch the sci sixtrak was released in 1984. I will list them here in perceived order of repair complexity. Take creative control of your sequential sixtrak with fast and easy parameter editing, unparalleled bank organization, inspirational patch randomization. Musicware software including the model 964 midi sequencer, model 910 three part expansion software for the sixtrak synthesizer, model 931 recordereditorcomposer, model 932 scorewriter and model 933 album series for the working musician fullpage colour advertisement from page 9 in the october 1984 issue of keyboard magazine. Midi quest sequential sixtrak editor and librarian for. Sequential circuits sixtrak new custom patches analog. Hands on control of all synthesis parameters in an intuitive layout special mono and. Model610 dedicated controller for sequential circuits. It certainly works as a midi controller for the sixtrak and should be pretty simple to set up. Sequential circuits six trak sequence 6 midi tracks.
Jan 12, 2018 the sequential circuits sixtrak and max keyboards are vintage analogs that offer decent analog synth engines, but terrible patch editing this video is a quick demo of model610, an dedicated patch editor for the ipad thats designed to make it easy to edit patches on these synths. There are lot of confusing new toys, many little boxes, few buttons all essentially strange instruments. This library includes 100 patches for the sequential six trak and is a great way to instantly enhance your collection of sonic resources. It is not fun to program, there is only one knob and you need to assign the parameter you wish to adjust to this knob. Throughout its lifespan, sequential pioneered technologies and design principles that have served as a foundation for the development of modern music technology. Ive got a sequential circuits sixtrak with a midi out that isnt sending anything. Vintage sequential circuits six trak 6, analog synthesizer 49 key midi armens.
Currently, i am able to control monophonically using an external keyboard after selecting channel 1 in parameter 36. I use an old copy of sounddiver to edit my 6trak patches. Free patch editor software for the sixtrak and max. Sequential circuits sixtrak vintage synth explorer. It was one of the first multitimbral midi instruments designed to be used with a computer. The assignment settings for the various parameters are listed in the center of the front panel. Software was available for the commodore 64 computer, then a very. Sequential circuits project gutenberg selfpublishing. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. Built with 48 velocitysensitive keys and the same curtis circuitry found in the companys more expensive models, the six trak boasts six voice.
The sixtrak was the first midi equipped, multitimbral analog synthesizer. Midi ui 37 uart in concert with u 1469 nmi flipflop f f allows the external system to control the six trak with midi data. This sixtrak also successfully completed well over 200 hours of operational burnin prior to shipment to assure reliability. The sequential circuits sixtrak and max keyboards are vintage analogs that offer decent analog synth engines, but terrible patch editing this video is a quick demo of model610, an dedicated patch editor for the ipad thats designed to make it easy to edit patches on these synths. It does however feature midi with controllers for its parameters to make editing easier using a computer program such as unisyn or other external midi controller.
From about 1984 to 1986, a company called sequential circuits made a little known. The software allowed you to program the voices and the sequencer. Most of these replacement keys are used, but in fine condition. It was designed as an inexpensive and easily portable scratchpad for writing arrangements. It was built with midi inout, so why the looking at this ebay six trak, couldnt help notice it has a midi mod, on the back another midi. I can see something in out data on midi monitor while pushing sixtrak keys.
The max can also be programmed using the sixtrak keyboard or the prophett8. It has six voices that can be stacked individually as well as plays with sixvoice polyphony. Synthesizer demo of the analog synthesizer sci six trak from 1984. The cem3394s are highlyintegrated voltagecontrolled. The six trak is a fully analog synth, one of the first multitimbral synthesizers and midi. Midi ui 37 uart in concert with u 1469 nmi flipflop f f allows the external system to control the sixtrak with midi data. Sixtrak battery replacement question soldering noob. Sequential circuits six trak operation manual author. But its coolest feature is an onboard six track digital sequencer, which is why its called six trak. The sequential circuits max was designed as a companion to the sixtrack, multitrak and possibly the c64 personal computer. Other synths are sending midi data with my same software configuration so i know it isnt something to do with software. It was also one of the first midi instruments designed to be used with a computer in this case, the commodore 64. Mar 08, 2014 this video, via analogaudio1, takes a look at the vintage sequential circuits six trak analog synthesizer.
Midi control with multi timbral six voice polyphony boasting six vcos. Sequential circuits six trak with a few problems vintage. Sequential circuits six trak sequence 6 midi tracks youtube. The back panel features a power switch, a powerin jack 8v ac, two 14 jacks for stereo out, midi in and out jacks, two 14 audio output jacks, and a stereo 14 main output jack, which doubles as a headphone out. There are several different types of keys used on the sci keyboards, so you will need to make sure you order the. Sequential circuits sixtrak midi out not talking vintage. Midi quest sequential sixtrak editor and librarian for windows. One oscillator per voice in polyphonic mode, or 6 stacked oscillators in monophonic mode, allowing very thick sounds.
Sequential circuits sixtrak operation manual author. Model610 dedicated controller for sequential circuits six. As an experienced synth player, sound designer and composer i. Ive checked all the normal software configurations without any luck. It featured 6 voices, 6part multitimbral operation, a 6track sequencer, and an arpeggiator. Model610 is an indispensable tool for owners of the sequential circuits sixtrak synthesizers. Sequential cicuits six trak midi controller project arch frenemy. It features a touchsensitive keyboard, pitch and modulation wheels, an 800note sequencer, arpeggiator, and 100 patch memories. It was the first multitimbral midi synth on the market it came before oberheim xpander.
The sixtrak was also designed as a midi instrument. Synthesizer demo of the analog synthesizer sci sixtrak from 1984. You should really try to obtain the same part number when replacing. It was one of the first multitimbral synthesizers, and featured midi and an onboard six track digital sequencer. Midi quest pro, midi quest and midi quest essentials each include a library of public domain sounds which have been collected, converted to midi quests file format, and freed of duplicates. It has typical sequential sounds in an analog six oscillator, six voice synth. It is one of the first analogue synths to include midi in and out and has 64 preset sounds. Wait state is also inserted by ui 23 to cpu pin 24 when both iorq. It has midi input, an arpeggiator and a six track sequencer. The sixtrak is a fully analog synth, one of the first multitimbral synthesizers and midi. Sequential marketed the sixtrak and its software with their drumtraks drum machine as a complete midi system. The sequential circuits six trak is a 49 key, 6 voice multitimbral via sequencer analog synthesizer, featuring a programmable oscillator, resonant low pass filter 24db cem, 3 envelopes, and lfo, along with 100 program memories, arpeggiator, 6 track 800 note sequencer, and midi.
One oscillator per voice in polyphonic mode, or 6 stacked oscillators. Sequential sixtrak the unsung hero of midicc greatsynthesizers. But about controller thing, is it true that should work only with this. But honestly for the price, ending up with 6 lanes of his sequential provides damn fun. This is the only means of editing sounds, without which you are stuck with the 80 presets and whatever may be in the 20. The oscillator chips were apparently built expressly for arcade games, and it sounds like it. Sequential circuits sixtrak analogue synthesizer with midi. All of the sixtrak sound parameters can be controlled via midi ccs.
Details about vintage sequential circuits six trak 6, analog synthesizer 49 key midi armens. The six trak came out in 1984, and its the older, cheaper brother of the prophet 5, darling of 1970s rock. Final version trak11 os is also installed, and an operations manual is included. Whether a sixtrak, a max, a multitrak, a spliteight or whatever names come and go. It is notable for being one of the first multitimbral synthesizers, equipped with midi and an onboard six track digital sequencer, hence the name. The simplest way to test is to use with ctrlr in standalone mode, with no other midi instruments connected and no other midi software or daws open. Embedded midi step sequencers sequential circuits sixtrack 1984, multitrak 1985, split8 pro8 1985.
For those of you who want to edit the sounds on the max, you will need sequentials model 920 software and an ancient commodore 64 computer or you can use mark of the unicorns unisyn software editor for macpc you can even use modern midi controllers like the oxygen8. The stack mode stacking six programs into a multitimbral polyphonic is very fun and allows the main bearing of this toy defect, namely only 1 vco and a matrix of conventional modulation. Sequential circuits sixtrak has embedded realtime midi sequencer. Sequential circuits sixtrak analogue synthesizer with. The sequential circuits sixtrak is a polyphonic analog synthesizer manufactured in san jose usa in 1984. Hi james, last time i repaired a sixtrak, there werent any battery issues, so i didnt even look at the battery. Noteits world of midi or the vintage synth explorer is a good source also for general information. The sixtrak came out in 1984, and its the older, cheaper brother of the prophet 5, darling of 1970s rock. The sequential circuits sixtrak is a 49 key, 6 voice multitimbral via sequencer analog synthesizer, featuring a programmable oscillator, resonant low pass filter 24db cem, 3 envelopes, and lfo, along with 100 program memories, arpeggiator, 6 track 800 note sequencer, and midi. It has six voices that can be stacked individually as well as plays with six voice polyphony. Model610 is an indispensable tool for owners of the sequential circuits six trak synthesizers. A nice touch are the two separate onboard sequencers sort of a sequential tradition. Sequential circuits sixtrak analogue synthesizer with midi sn 0311 via this auction this is a 1983 sequential circuits sixtrack six voice analogue synthesizer. Sequential circuits sixtrak photographs click on thumbnails to enlargesequential circuits sixtrak sequential circuits sixtrak manual click to enlarge links.
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