Members sangandongo Posted July 2, 2007 Members Share Posted July 2, 2007 Hey everyone. This is my first time posting to HC. I came across a Lync LN1000 for 25 bucks recently. The guy said it wasn't working, so sold it as is. I managed to get it working, he simply wasn't able to get the battery cap off. There is very little information about these online. It came with the manual and everything seems to be working well on this thing. I am wondering, how are these regarded? Is it a good keytar? Did I stumble on to something valuable or is it just another low end novelty? I'm a guitarist normally, but dabble in keys. I also managed to snag a Roland Juno-60 for 100 bucks recently, but I am holding on tight to that puppy. Its sounds sooo great. Thanks for any answers! --john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mate_stubb Posted July 2, 2007 Members Share Posted July 2, 2007 From what I remember, the Lyncs were expensive controllers and probably a lot more expensive than the Roland AX-1, for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 2, 2007 Yeah, that's about as much as I can glean about these things. VintageSynth.com has a tiny blurb about the LN4 Jan Hammer signature model. Mine looks identical to that, but in black with much more 80s neon! here's a picture: http://images.dumb.org/main.php?g2_itemId=3209 --john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flattop Posted July 2, 2007 Members Share Posted July 2, 2007 Yeah, that's about as much as I can glean about these things. VintageSynth.com has a tiny blurb about the LN4 Jan Hammer signature model. Mine looks identical to that, but in black with much more 80s neon!here's a picture: http://images.dumb.org/main.php?g2_itemId=3209--john This was their entry level model and I believe sold for about $500-$700 new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 2, 2007 Entry level, huh? Do you have any opinion on it? It seems to be well made, has good heft. The keys aren't weighted but they are velocity sensitive. Do you think its worth anything now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mate_stubb Posted July 2, 2007 Members Share Posted July 2, 2007 If you got it working and it's $25, why are you even hesitating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 2, 2007 I don't know... I have a Juno-60 and another midi controller on my desk, so it seems a bit redundant to me, especially since when the band plays live, I have either the Juno 60 or Rhoades clone for when I switch to keys. I am usually just playing the guitar and then switch over to keys mid song, as they are called for most typically. I guess I'm trying to get a feel for whether or not I should keep the thing for its novelty or sell it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 buy the Lync and sell it to me if you don't like it. those things are really {censored}ing cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flattop Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Entry level, huh? Do you have any opinion on it? It seems to be well made, has good heft. The keys aren't weighted but they are velocity sensitive. Do you think its worth anything now? It was their entry level controller. All remote keyboards seem to have value, at the moment. If you won't sell it to S&TG, sell it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillyWa Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Yeah! I'll join that bidding war too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Man, I threw the thing up on Ebay with an outrageous "Buy It Now" price, just in case I had no idea what I was doing. I put the "Make me an Offer" button on it too, cuz frankly, I can't get a good idea on what its worth. It really is a totally cool toy, but I can't see myself using it ever, so I'll just part with the thing. I'm no Jan Hammer, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flattop Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 http://cgi.ebay.com/LYNC-LN-4-Strap-on-midi-controller-RARE_W0QQitemZ140133178847QQihZ004QQcategoryZ29552QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Different Lync What I love is "It should be a simple fix". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Real MC Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 What I love is "It should be a simple fix". Translated "Replacement parts are near impossible to find" "I spilled soda on it and it hasn't worked right since" "I tried to fix it myself and I made it worse in the process" "I only paid $100 for it and the tech says it'll cost at least $300 to fix it" "It costs more than it's worth to get fixed so I'm milking what's left of its market value" "Simple fix, provided you are well versed in embedded systems troubleshooting and own a well equipped bench with 250Mhz four channel scope and 32 bit logic analyzer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 See, at least in my auction I admitted I am a fool about this sort of thing. I know the darn thing works, I just have next to zero experience with midi. My Juno is DCB, so unless I got a converter its useless for that. I use the M-Audio midi controller for recording live stuff and my other main keys are on a Hammond. Still, he has six bids, so I can't sneer too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 See, at least in my auction I admitted I am a fool about this sort of thing. I know the darn thing works, I just have next to zero experience with midi. My Juno is DCB, so unless I got a converter its useless for that. I use the M-Audio midi controller for recording live stuff and my other main keys are on a Hammond. Still, he has six bids, so I can't sneer too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 eh ... "keytar"? the Lync is a Rolls Royce of MIDI strap-ons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 4, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 Keytar-Schmeetar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 no way dude. i'm not going down without a fight: FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 4, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 Return fire, shock and awe... Mission Accomplished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 haha. that's good. i haven't worn flannel in years. i should go put on a mike watt album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 5, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 5, 2007 I only recently started wearing plaid again. I discovered a secret cache of snap up shirts, and that seems to be their halmark. Anyhow, back to the topic. I bought a MIDI interface, plugged the Lync in and tested it out. {censored}er works like a charm. I played a little "Final Countdown," "Chariots of Fire," and of course, the "Miami Vice Theme" as on this device, it seemed that not doing so would insult it. Long live the Lync. Long live the ridiculous bidding war for it on eBlame. --john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted July 5, 2007 Members Share Posted July 5, 2007 I played a little ... "Chariots of Fire," and of course, the "Miami Vice Theme" Vangelis had a strap-on CS80? also this may shock you but Jan Hammer used a normal Minimoog through a guitar rig for the Miami Vice theme. later on he got the Lync and hooked it up to the Fairlight or Synclavier (can't remember which) for his "guitar" sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 10, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2007 I saw the plug on MatrixSynth. Couldn't figure out why I am nearly breaking 900 hits on that auction until I did a google search on the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 what, no "thank you for helping me write and publicise my auction for a piece of gear i obviously have no love for other than its investment characteristic"? btw, technically that motivator you brought to the table was a variant of the classic "your mom" joke, so ... [ATTACH]237319[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sangandongo Posted July 11, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 No, actually that was my intent, despite the poor execution. So in no uncertain terms, thanks! As for the Lync, its very much appreciated for what it is: a really cool midi-controller I haven't the slightest ability to use to its most basic potential. After reading and researching about the things, I've grown to realize how hard they are to come by. Still, I'm a pragmatic string-pluckin' sort of guy with the unfortunate affliction known as g.a.s., ergo my decision to sell it. http://dumb.org/pics/mom-wrong2.jpg My mom doesn't have birthdays anymore. --sangandongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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