Vintage synthesizers
from Japanese auctions
A curated selection updated weekly — every instrument links straight to its live auction page, where you can bid or buy it out.
Roland SH-2
Monophonic analog synthesizer, 1978. 37 keys, two VCOs plus a sub-oscillator, resonant low-pass filter. One home for the last 16 years, lightly used and carefully stored; dedicated case and a photocopied manual, play-tested February 2024.
Current bid
¥490,000
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¥490,000
Roland SH-101
Monophonic analog synthesizer, 1982. 32 keys, one VCO with a sub-oscillator, sequencer and arpeggiator. Long stored in the original box with manual and packing — verified working, no crackle anywhere; the battery cover is stuck shut.
Current bid
¥154,364
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¥180,100
Roland TR-66
Rhythm Arranger, 1973 — a rare preset rhythm box from Roland's first years. 27 rhythms across rock, latin and ballroom presets with the three-way Arrange variation. Powers on, otherwise unverified; manual, warranty card and the aged original box come along.
Current bid
¥30,000
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¥30,000
Roland MC-202
MicroComposer, 1983: an SH-101-style analog monosynth voice with a two-channel CV/Gate micro-sequencer. The synth sounds healthy and plays (also via CV) with clean sliders, but the sequencer section won't switch modes — a project unit, adapter included.
Current bid
¥60,000
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¥60,000
Roland System-100M
Five System-100M modules in one lot: 110 VCO/VCF/VCA, 140 dual envelope + LFO, 131 output mixer, 182 analog sequencer and 165 dual portamento controller. No cables, untested, some dents — a modular restoration project.
Current bid
¥101,000
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¥101,000
Roland R-8M
Total Percussion Sound Module, 1990 — the rack version of the R-8 drum machine. 68 16-bit PCM sounds, 12 voices, six individual outputs, three PCM card slots. Powers on but otherwise unverified; manual included.
Current bid
¥21,800
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¥21,800
Roland D-50
Linear Arithmetic digital synthesizer, 1987 — the glittering sound of late-80s pop, Fantasia preset and all. Shop-maintained with keyboard matrix repair and fresh battery, three-month warranty; original hard case included.
Current bid
¥79,800
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¥79,800
Roland D-50
Linear Arithmetic digital synthesizer, 1987. 61 keys, 16 voices, PCM-plus-synthesis hybrid with built-in effects. Shop-serviced 1990 unit: keypad switches and battery replaced, factory data reloaded; non-original soft case and power cord included.
Current bid
¥74,800
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¥74,800
BOSS PH-1
Phaser pedal from June 1979 — early silver-screw, skeleton-switch Boss. Factory-serviced by Roland, running two of the legendary Raytheon RC3403ADB op-amps; fully working, with the warm organic sweep of the first phasers.
Current bid
¥22,069
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¥22,069
Roland JX-8P
Polyphonic analog synthesizer, 1985. 61 keys, six voices with two DCOs each, resonant 24 dB low-pass, 32 patch memories and MIDI. Verified working with smooth, crackle-free controls; unusually clean for its age. Unit only.
Current bid
¥85,000
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¥85,000
Roland RE-501
Chorus Echo, 1982 — the last and biggest of Roland's tape echoes. Four playback heads, sound-on-sound, spring reverb and the trademark chorus, balanced XLR I/O. Every effect and every knob verified working.
Current bid
¥169,800
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¥169,800
Roland TB-303
Monophonic bass synthesizer and sequencer, 1981. The acid house machine: one VCO, resonant low-pass, accent and slide, 64-pattern sequencer. Sold untested, with the dedicated Roland carry case — itself heavily worn.
Current bid
¥560,000
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¥560,000
Roland SH-2
Monophonic analog synthesizer, 1978. 37 keys, two VCOs plus a sub-oscillator for an effectively three-oscillator voice, resonant low-pass filter. Fully working, verified and clean; original hard case included.
Current bid
¥200,000
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¥200,000
Roland SH-101
Monophonic analog synthesizer, 1982. 32 keys, one VCO with a sub-oscillator into a resonant low-pass filter, built-in sequencer and arpeggiator. Clean one-owner unit with only light wear; power adapter included.
Current bid
¥200,000
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¥200,000
Roland SH-2
Monophonic analog synthesizer, 1978. 37 keys, two VCOs plus a sub-oscillator, resonant low-pass filter. One-owner unit stored in its soft case since around 1980 — hardly used, close to no wear; original warranty card still with it.
Current bid
¥198,000
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¥198,000
Roland SH-2
Monophonic analog synthesizer, 1978. 37 keys, two VCOs plus a sub-oscillator, resonant low-pass filter. Basic function check passed with sound confirmed; only light, unobtrusive wear. Original soft case included.
Current bid
¥178,000
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¥178,000
Roland SBX-1
Multi-format sync box from Roland's AIRA line, 2015. Bridges MIDI, DIN Sync 24/48, USB and CV/Gate, with any input or the internal clock as master. Unused parallel import, opened only to check the contents; AC adapter included.
Current bid
¥67,900
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¥67,900
Roland TR-606
Analog drum machine, 1981. Seven analog voices, 16-step sequencer, 32 patterns, DIN sync. Powers up on adapter and batteries, outputs and knobs respond; scratchy volume pot, sold as-is with the manual.
Current bid
¥57,300
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¥57,300
Roland TR-707
Digital drum machine, 1985. 15 PCM drum sounds, 64 patterns, individual outputs per voice, DIN sync and MIDI. Powers on and runs; the included third-party power adapter has a slightly unreliable contact.
Current bid
¥120,000
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¥120,000
Yamaha DX7
Digital FM synthesizer, 1983. 61 keys, 16-voice polyphony, six operators and 32 algorithms. All keys sound-tested and cartridge reading verified; soft case and a DX data cartridge included. Cracked side panel, otherwise clean.
Current bid
¥42,899
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¥42,899
Yamaha DX7
Digital FM synthesizer, 1983. 61 keys, 16-voice polyphony, six operators and 32 algorithms. A budget project unit: plays fine, but the housing has damage and the controls are noisy; no accessories.
Current bid
¥30,000
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¥30,000
Yamaha DX7
Digital FM synthesizer, 1983. 61 keys, 16-voice polyphony, six operators and 32 algorithms, cartridge slot and MIDI. Sound, MIDI and cartridge I/O verified, fresh backup battery; original hard case included.
Current bid
¥64,800
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¥64,800
Roland Juno-106
Polyphonic analog synthesizer, 1984. 61 keys, six DCO voices, the classic Juno chorus, 128 patch memories and MIDI. Every key verified over MIDI; manuals included.
Current bid
¥201,270
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¥201,270
Yamaha CS-30
Monophonic analog synthesizer, 1977. 44 keys, two VCOs, two filters, two VCAs, three envelopes, ring modulator and an 8-step analog sequencer. No patch memory, no MIDI.
Current bid
¥340,000
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¥340,000
Roland SH-2
Monophonic analog synthesizer, 1978. 37 keys, two VCOs plus a sub-oscillator, resonant low-pass filter. Original soft case and manual included.
Current bid
¥135,000
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¥135,000
Korg MS-10
Monophonic analog synthesizer, 1978. 32 keys, one VCO, self-oscillating low-pass filter, patch panel. Cleaned and sound-tested; carrying case and manuals included.
Current bid
¥129,800
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¥129,800
Roland SH-32
Desktop synthesizer module, 2002. 32 voices, four-part multitimbral, two oscillators per part, TR-808/909 drum kits, arpeggiator and DSP effects.
Current bid
¥72,800
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¥72,800
Roland Juno-106
Six DCO voices and the classic Juno chorus, 61 keys. Every key and fader tested; original hard case included.
Current bid
¥167,800
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¥167,800
Roland TR-606 Drumatix
One-owner Drumatix bought new in May 1982 and kept in storage ever since — near-unused, manual without a single note in it.
Current bid
¥100,000
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¥100,000
Roland Alpha Juno-2
The last analog Juno — 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch, button-and-dial interface. Stand included.
Current bid
¥50,000
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¥50,000
BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
The world's first chorus pedal and the first BOSS unit ever — the Jazz Chorus circuit in a box, analog BBD inside. All sections tested and working.
Current bid
¥85,000
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¥85,000
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