It features a touchsensitive keyboard, pitch and modulation wheels, an 800note sequencer, arpeggiator, and 100 patch memories. Pictures and info on the range of sequential circuits synths from synthmuseum. Mar 22, 2015 the sequential circuits sixtrak is a basic sixvoice, 1 dcovoice synthesizer. His very first synth was a sequential circuits six trak sequenced from a commodore 64, which he used to hone his skills as a composer, synthesist, and sound. The panel offers basic midi cc control over all the parameters and program changes. A classic hammond organ style patch, with a bit of. Sixtrak battery replacement question soldering noob one more question for sixtrak owners, if youll kindly indulge me i havent soldered anything but input jacks in the past. Strongly consider the multitrack or even the sixtrack before diving into the max. Note that both the multi trak and the tom drum used the same e170 power supply, so this should work with the sequential tom drum as well, although i have never tried it. The assignment settings for the various parameters are listed in the center of the front panel. 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.
Sequential circuits sixtrak new custom patches analog. Sequential circuits sixtrak polyphonic synthesizer reverb. 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. The six trak was an analogue synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits in san jose, california and released in january 1984. Sequential circuits six trak 80s vintage analog poly reverb. Heres a link to the description from vintagesynthexplorer. During the era of the roland juno synths, sequential overhauled their programmable little sixtrak analog sequencer synthesizer and came up with the multitrak. Sequential circuits sixtrak operation manual author. His very first synth was a sequential circuits sixtrak sequenced from a commodore 64, which he used to hone his skills as a composer, synthesist, and sound. The oscillator chips were apparently built expressly for arcade games, and it sounds like it. The sequential circuits sixtrak is a basic sixvoice, 1 dcovoice synthesizer. It can be set to play on voice six as a chord is played with the other five voices.
The six trak s over all dimensions are 28 x 12 x 4 12. Around 198384 sequential circuits, in order to break into the japanese market, shipped the curtis sente cem 3394 chip and the firmware for the sequential sixtrak to an other japanese manufacturer. Home forums general panels, components, macros sequential circuits sixtrak this topic has 15 replies, 9 voices, and was last updated 1 year ago by possemo. Sequential circuits analog synthesizer factory patches multitrak. Built with 48 velocitysensitive keys and the same curtis circuitry found in the companys more expensive models, the six trak boasts six voice. Sequential circuits sixtrak 80s 6 voice analog polyphonic synth works serviced. Model610 is an indispensable tool for owners of the sequential circuits sixtrak synthesizers. The sixtraks patches and sequences can only be backed up through midi. Note that both the multitrak and the tom drum used the same e170 power supply, so this should work with the sequential tom drum as well, although i have never tried it. 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. The sixtrak was an analogue synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits in san jose, california and released in january 1984. Sequential circuits six trak my personal patches with eventide blackhole. An obscure code bug in the sequential sixtrak and max, and a new firmware version for the sixtrak the symptoms.
The sequential sixtrak turns out to be a brilliant musical instrument. To enable changing programs patches by midi, hold control record and press 1. Actually, since building that circuit, i was informed of a much easier way to make a power supply for the multi trak. A few things id like to add but dont have the knowledge, are a patch library, and having the panel updating parameter changes when made on the synth. This particular unit is in good shape for an instrument of its age.
Sequential circuits multitrak vintage synth explorer. Hands on control of all synthesis parameters in an intuitive layout special mono and stack modes for new sound and performance possibilities built in patch librarian for easy patch namin. Sequential circuits six trak synth bass sequence jam duration. Now, i have received my replacement sequential circuits sixtrak battery. An obscure code bug in the sequential six trak and max, and a new firmware version for the six trak the symptoms. Sequential circuits multitrak analog synthesizer 1985. Sequential circuits sixtrak my personal patches youtube. Factory bank1 wav factory bank2 wav factory bank3 wav factory bank1 sysex factory bank2 sysex factory bank3 sysex.
One oscillator per voice in polyphonic mode, or 6 stacked oscillators. Mitsakos editor adds visual patch editing for the sixtrack, patch management and cloud patch backup. Sequential circuits six trak operation manual author. Learn more about the sixtrak synthesizer by sequential circuits on gearogs, the planets premier database of audio equipment. One oscillator per voice in polyphonic mode, or 6 stacked oscillators in monophonic mode, allowing very thick sounds. For sale is the sequential circuits six trak, 6 voice analog poly synth. Sci was a californiabased synthesizer company that was founded in the early 1970s by dave smith, and sold to yamaha corporation in 1987. The prophet5, prophet10, prophett8, prophet600 and sixtrak to name a few all had patch memory. Also on the back panel is the midi interface in\out, a stereo audio out jack which doubles as a headphone jack, and a footswitch sustain jack. Sequentials multitrak had everything for its time and to this day, it still sounds great. 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 multi trak also has a little 6 track sequencer and an arpeggiator built in.
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. Get the best deals on sequential circuits when you shop the largest online. It featured 6 voices, 6part multitimbral operation, a 6track sequencer, and an arpeggiator. It was their plan to have that that manufactuer design a synthesizer more targeted at the japanese buyer. Sequential circuits sixtrak parts and replacement keys. Well, the pro8 is not really an sci product basically, the story is that the japanese manufacturer who sequential circuits subcontracted to make the six trak borrowed some of the core design and components to create the pro8 so as to make a more appealing product for their market and when sequential was presented with this changeling child, they asked. Built with 48 velocitysensitive keys and the same curtis circuitry found in the companys more expensive models, the sixtrak boasts six voice. It has typical sequential sounds in an analog six oscillator, six voice synth. The six trak s patches and sequences can only be backed up through midi. Sequential circuits project gutenberg selfpublishing.
Its a six voice analog synth with sophisticated filters, envelopes, modulation capabilities and builtin sequencing. This and some other sequential circuits synthesizers the sixtrak, multitrak and max were built around the curtis electronics cem 3394 synthonachip integrated circuit, and used a z80 as their central microprocessor. It is slow to create patches on, because it was designed to use just 1 shared knob for all patching, to keep costs down. 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.
The 40 is indeed a dual flipflop and the 4053 is an analogue switch with three spdt switches in, and the tl062 is a dual opamp. I recently got an email from stephan kuempel, informing me of some strange behavior he had discovered in his six trak several years ago. Easily find information about turntables, recorders, amplifiers, effects pedals, and more. Hey, i actually ended up picking one up, but now need to sell for financial reasons. It uses midi cc control for all available parameters including mod wheel. Sequential circuits sixtrak vintage synth explorer. Sequential circuits analog synthesizer factory patches. Throughout its lifespan, sequential pioneered technologies and design principles that have served as a foundation for the development of modern music. There are lot of confusing new toys, many little boxes, few buttons all essentially strange instruments. Sequential circuits sixtrak arnaud music personal patches. Im currently only providing a patch sheet for the proone as it was sequential s only true synth without any patch memory, along with the ensemble synths. Maybe its a modification for a very early production one, to fix some bug on early boards.
Sequential s multitrak had everything for its time and to this day, it still sounds great. There are small signs of wear and tear, some scratches in the wood end cheeks, and a few dings on the metal exterior. Hands on control of all synthesis parameters in an intuitive layout special mono and stack modes for new sound and performance possibilities built in. The korg poly800 came out 1984 and is an interesting analog synthesizer with usable, inter. Although very much overshadowed by the infamous prophet 5, the sixtrak offers 6 real vcos and analog filters courtesy of curtis cem3394 which much to my delight selfoscillate in such a controlled manner that they can easily double up as second oscillators with a. Sequential circuits sixtrak my personal patches with eventide blackhole.
I recently got an email from stephan kuempel, informing me of some strange behavior he had discovered in his sixtrak several years ago. Im currently only providing a patch sheet for the proone as it was sequentials only true synth without any patch memory, along with the ensemble synths. Sixtrak battery replacement question soldering noob. Ok ive done a new panel for the sci six trak as i found the old one had a few issues. Although very much overshadowed by the infamous prophet 5, the six trak offers 6 real vcos and analog filters courtesy of curtis cem3394 which much to my delight selfoscillate in such a controlled manner that they can easily double up as second oscillators with a bit of careful programming. Actually, since building that circuit, i was informed of a much easier way to make a power supply for the multitrak. Mar 02, 2020 editor for sequential circuits sixtrak. Throughout its lifespan, sequential pioneered technologies and design principles that have served as. It has midi input, an arpeggiator and a six track sequencer. I had a quick look at the manual and it looks like it works like this.
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. This sixtrak keyboard is in excellent electronic and cosmetic condition. The sequential circuits sixtrak is a polyphonic analog synthesizer manufactured in san jose usa in 1984. 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. James terris growing up in a small northern california town where most bands played reggae, country, or college rock was challenging for synth player and electronic musician james terris. Well, the pro8 is not really an sci product basically, the story is that the japanese manufacturer who sequential circuits subcontracted to make the sixtrak borrowed some of the core design and components to create the pro8 so as to make a more appealing product for their market and when sequential was presented with this changeling child, they asked. Photo by jerry burch the sci sixtrak was released in 1984. Around 198384 sequential circuits, in order to break into the japanese market, shipped the curtis sente cem 3394 chip and the firmware for the sequential six trak to an other japanese manufacturer.
View topic sequential circuits six trak, roland juno 60. The sequencing specs are dramatically enhanced by the model 920 software as well, boosting the note capacity from 500 notes to 3400. After a battery reset the patches all sound like crap, as mentioned above. The sequential circuits six trak is a polyphonic analog synthesizer manufactured in san jose usa in 1984. Great stack mode allows layering of six different patches. 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. It is notable for being one of the first multitimbral synthesizers, equipped with midi and an onboard sixtrack digital sequencer, hence the name.
The prophet5, prophet10, prophett8, prophet600 and six trak to name a few all had patch memory. The sixtraks over all dimensions are 28 x 12 x 4 12. Factory bank1 wav factory bank2 wav factory bank3 wav factory. Whether a sixtrak, a max, a multitrak, a spliteight or whatever names come and go. Model610 dedicated controller for sequential circuits six. 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. 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 multitrak manual should covers this kind of thing, the sequential sysex message holds a hello sequential multi trak request dump message from what it goes in a reseaving sysex state. Feb 03, 2019 published on feb 3, 2019 arnaud music.