CR-78

“very good working condition

The following has been tested and found to be correctly working

All rhythm patterns (A&B)

Tempo

Accent

Start/stop

Fade

Fill variation: measure auto and manual

Volume

Balance

Add voice faders

Outputs (2)

Known issues

Volume fader has intermittent scratchiness when moved

Small nicks on case

Not tested:

Programmer

Other trigger jacks

This is a vintage machine and therefore is being sold as is with the above information only. However since this is such an extremely desirable collectors item you can return it at your expense packed in the original packaging and insurance ” Click here to search for synths on eBay

“Price is reflective of excellent working condition and money invested in service by LA Synth Co (recommended by Roland tech support for servicing vintage gear). I do hear the most minimal of “scratchiness” in the sliders, but it’s nothing a squirt of Deoxit couldn’t handle and the sliders themselves are very smooth. Buttons, switches, and LEDs are all operational. Case shows less than typical wear for a unit of this age – some slight gaps at the mitered edges but this is normal from my observations of other units and the case itself is intact and structurally strong.

Service performed by LA Synth Co –
~ Completely recapped the unit
~ Replaced the 5101 ICs and installed sockets so they can be easily user replaced in the future if necessary
~ Removed the battery and replaced it with one that is mounted off the circuit board and removable if stored for long periods of inactivity (note – this unit NEVER had battery damage and the original battery was still functioning properly upon replacement).” Click here to search for synths on eBay

“Roland CompuRhythm CR 78 model.
Used, the mains goes on as shown in the pictures by the red light but cannot guarantee it works so will need refurbishing
Great retro item.” Click here to search for synths on eBay

“Here is my Roland CR78 which is in beautiful condition considering how old it is now.

This one has a midi kit fitted and is a rarity to find anywhere.

The Midi works like this

1. Clock (switch left): The CR-78 disables the internal tempo clock and can only be driven via a MIDI timing clock (MTC). This setting is to be used if you want to sync the pre-programmed sound or the local memory to the MIDI clock. It won’t accept any note on/off messages and the voices will not trigger externally.

2. Norm (switch centre): The CR-78 acts like it has no MIDI interface installed an will not accept any kind of MIDI message. The LED on the front goes green and internal tempo clock is selected.

3. Note (switch right): This is the main one you will be using in the studio. The internal tempo clock is disabled, clocking is done via MTC and note on/off messages will trigger the voices. You cannot start the clock from the front panel! At present the kit is tuned into channel 10 by default.

This is the 220-240V UK / EUROPEAN VERSION.

However there are some faults.Please read on.

Usually the unit works perfect and everything works as it should but every so often the bass drum,snare,cowbell fail to work.All the other sounds work fine.This could be a loose connection or something else inside the unit thats causing this fault.All the presets work perfectly and all sliders and buttons working.
However all the sounds work in Midi mode when hooked up as a sound module to your DAW.

I dont have the time to have this looked at or do it myself so it will need a good servicing by a qualified technician/synth doctor.” Click here to search for synths on eBay

“Roland CR-78 in beautiful condition! Comes with original Roland pedal for programming.” Click here to search for synths on eBay