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Next up from the Thomasonian collection is this very very rare (esp. in this condition) Conn Multi÷Vider
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Conn's answer to the Selmer Varitone, this is a very rare pickup and effects unit for alto/tenor saxophones, clarinet, flute, trumpet and trombone.
It consists of:
You can mix the amplified signal with a signal either one or two octaves lower, however there is only one mono output for the mixed signal. The lower octave signals do not pretend to sound like a lower saxophone but they do track dynamics and pitch and sound like a very retro synth.
It also has a soprano setting which is supposed to be one octave higher, but seems to be very similar to the bright EQ so I would describe it as just adding high harmonics with distortion. I think this is just the way it is, and it has been remarked upon at this site which says it is supposed to be a "fuzz" and "fairly farty sounding." I won't dispute that.
For true analogue retro sax effects, this is what you want. Also a very cool item to astonish friends and pets with. It is definitely "of its time" and great for true analog retro effects.
It would be easy for any technician to make and fit a pickup received to your own mouthpiece. The included saxophone mouthpiece have quite a narrow tip opening.
Is it in working order?
Indeed it appears to be except that the battery indicator does not move. But is no big deal of course.
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Conn's answer to the Selmer Varitone, this is a very rare pickup and effects unit for alto/tenor saxophones, clarinet, flute, trumpet and trombone.
It consists of:
- The effects unit itself. It has a clip on the back so you can wear it on a belt.
- Pickup which connects instrument to the unit
- The really cool thing: alto, tenor, clarinet, trumpet, trombone mouthpieces and flute end-stop - all with built in pickup receiver.
- 2 x attractive naugahyde carrying cases for unit and mouthpieces
You can mix the amplified signal with a signal either one or two octaves lower, however there is only one mono output for the mixed signal. The lower octave signals do not pretend to sound like a lower saxophone but they do track dynamics and pitch and sound like a very retro synth.
It also has a soprano setting which is supposed to be one octave higher, but seems to be very similar to the bright EQ so I would describe it as just adding high harmonics with distortion. I think this is just the way it is, and it has been remarked upon at this site which says it is supposed to be a "fuzz" and "fairly farty sounding." I won't dispute that.
For true analogue retro sax effects, this is what you want. Also a very cool item to astonish friends and pets with. It is definitely "of its time" and great for true analog retro effects.
It would be easy for any technician to make and fit a pickup received to your own mouthpiece. The included saxophone mouthpiece have quite a narrow tip opening.
Is it in working order?
Indeed it appears to be except that the battery indicator does not move. But is no big deal of course.
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