” Marion Systems MSR-2 16 Voice Analog Synthesizer
This MSR-2 has Two Analog Synth Modules and was customized by Marion Systems
This auction is for one of the most powerful 1 unit
analog synthesizers ever made. 16 true Analog Voices
Two MIDI inputs can route to either or both ASM module and two audio inputs
allow direct mixing with internal mixer. Also, the 25 pin connector on each
module allows you to input 8 mono inputs to the 8 VCF’s of each module.
Full MIDI implementation with velocity and aftertouch
This MSR-2 comes with Original Manual and Original Power Supply
Main unit 1.09 O.S. and 1.13 O.S. for each of the two ASM modules
I have owned this MSR-2 for 25 years and it has never left my
smoke free climate controlled studio.
There is no rust, corrosion, or dirt. see inside pics
A new Energizer battery was installed 3 years ago so should be good
for another 15-20 years, but back up your stuff if you create great sounds.
Customized by Tom Oberheim and Marion Systems
In 1998 I sent the unit back to Marion Systems for an upgrade.
They added a second Analog Synth Module (ASM) and upgraded the O.S.
I was working as a tech at E-mu Systems and Tom Oberheim called me
at work and we talked about my love for all synths Oberheim. He told me
he could disable the EQ in the MSR-2 and get an addition al 3 DB of gain.
I told him that would be great, they removed EQ, and the volume gain is significant.
Tom was really nice and it was an honor, as an EE myself, to talk to him.
So yes this is a customized MSR-2 by Tom Oberheim and his Marion Techs.
The EQ section screen is still there in software, but has no effect since disabled
The result is a louder synthesizer” Click here to visit listing on eBay