A uncommon MAM Techniques MB33 Retro synth signed by digital duo Bicep is up for grabs in a fundraising public sale for Youth Music.
Youth Music is a nationwide charity primarily based within the UK that helps marginalised younger folks to make and monetise music. It funds grassroots music initiatives and helps aspiring younger creatives. The public sale is organised by A Noble Present, and in addition options various different music-themed objects up for grabs in addition to expertise presents like spa days.
Opening bids for the MAM Techniques MB33 Retro begin at £250. This analogue monophonic bass synth options all of the core sound parameters of the traditional Roland TB-303. There may be little data on the market about MAM Techniques, however this 2017 Synth Anatomy article refers to it as “a little or no firm from Germany”, which developed the synth in partnership with Thomann and Musicstore.
Different goodies up for grabs embody a custom-made Dr. Martens jukebox machine, hand crafted by Sound Leisure, which is certainly one of solely a small quantity created for Dr. Martens and was beforehand housed in certainly one of their excessive avenue shops. It even gives Bluetooth connectivity.
Additionally on sale are two autographed Arctic Monkeys albums (AM and their most up-to-date document, The Automotive), a print of the enduring ‘Bowie’s Eye’ {photograph} by Rankin, and an AlphaTheta X ELIJAH Omnis-Duo, a limited-edition all-in-one DJ system that includes a {custom} pores and skin designed by Elijah, a London-based DJ. It additionally options his mantra: “In case you love music, you must learn to DJ.”
In case you fancy putting a bid on the Bicep-signed MB33, then you can too take a look at our tutorial on learn how to sound like Bicep.
To study extra or place a bid, head over to A Noble Present. You can even discover out extra about Youth Music.
Rachel is a DIY musician who started studying guitar and keyboard from her bed room at 14. She has written information and options for MusicTech since 2022, and in addition has bylines throughout Kerrang!, Guitar.com, and The Forty-5. Although a lover of heavy music, her responsible pleasure is 2000s pop.
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