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Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] FS: Paragon Systems

From: jesper <jesper@...>
Date: 2012-07-08

And as a response to Q's elsewhere:
http://www.electronic-obsession.se/studio/paragonsystems.mp3

One channel, one take, dry and unplanned tweaking direct to my laptop.
Watch those high-pitch pings. :D

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electronically yours, jesper

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jesper skrev 2012-07-08 16:59:
> Hi list,
>
> my rack is full. I think there are 88 units of rack gear and I started
> to look around what wasn't used as much as it deserves. My eyes fell on
> the Paragon Systems drum synthesiser and I decided to check if anyone's
> interested.
>
> What it's not:
> Simmons-sounding
> FAT!
> Used by famous producers
> Midified
>
> What it is:
> Rare
> Tweakable
> Analogue
> Great looking
>
> Four independent and identical channels. Four trigger inputs and two
> outputs. One channel has a dead noise circuit, I haven't even opened it
> to check it out. Perfect for ride sounds. :)
> Extremely rare. I've seen a "two-voice" once and this is some sort of
> official four-voice made up of two two-voices and a new front panel. If
> I recall correct my serials are 12 and 13.
> Stanard 19" rack size, 4U high, but with an odd twist since it lacks
> holes! :-o
>
> Picture of my unit:
> http://www.electronic-obsession.se/studio/paragon_twin.jpg
>
> I think this would be best in the home of a collector. Mail offlist with
> bids of 100 euros per channel or more. ;)
>
> --
> electronically yours, jesper
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