Korg DS8 with extras

splinters · Post by **splinters** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:48 pm

Bought this a few weeks ago on a nostalgia trip but there is no room for it in my ever shrinking studio.
Fantastic condition for a synth coming up to 30 years old and eveything works as it should: even the backlight is still blue although obviously not as bright as it once was

Includes power cable, printed manual and a CD full of sounds and sysex software although you will need a midi interface on your PC to access them.
Also includes a mint condition korg DS1H half damper pedal which cost £50.

Collection from Doncaster, South Yorkshire or could courier if you sent a flight case. PM for pics.
A rare chance to pick up a fine example of this classic synth which is getting hard to find.

splinters · Post by **splinters** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 12:29 am

If you are interested you obviously know about the synth but it has a great feeling keyboard with aftertouch and midi thru; two features sadly lacking from most mid range modern synths...also runs off a kettle lead.
Basically an FM synth built on an analog synth makes for some weird and unusual sounds.

splinters · Post by **splinters** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:05 pm

Apparently the damper pedal doesn't work properly with the keyboard so asking just £120 for the Korg DS-8. I serviced it recently removing all board and cleaning contacts, keys, screen etc. then loaded it up with some of the best sounds I could find.
Its looks amazing for its age, photos can be sent on request.

splinters · Post by **splinters** » Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:40 pm

Sold now.