Vintage 1960 ' S Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR - 1 Analog Drum Machine (early Roland)
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:497995 | Brand: Rhythm Ace |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan | Model: FR-1 |
| Technology: Analog | Type: Drum Machines |
Vintage 1960's Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-1 Analog Drum Machine (early Roland). Condition is Used. Tested and Works.
The handle has tape wrapped around it. NO foot switch. (I do NOT have the original footswitch, dust cover, or 1/4" cable.) Sold As-Is, please see photos for cosmetic condition.
The FR-1 is one of the first ever drum machines. The Ace Tone company eventually became Roland.
Features: 16 musical styles, tempo and volume knobs, cymbal, clave, cowbell..., and bass drum sections.
Showcased at the 1964 NAMM show, Ace Tone released the FR-1. This is the first drum machine produced by a circuit called a diode matrix. Rows of pulses show the position of each instrument in the machine. It has 16 preset patterns, and four buttons to manually play each instrument - cymbal, claves, cowbell, and bass drum. You can press multiple buttons together to get over 100 possible rhythm combinations! Also has tempo and volume knobs.
The handle has tape wrapped around it. NO foot switch. (I do NOT have the original footswitch, dust cover, or 1/4" cable.) Sold As-Is, please see photos for cosmetic condition.
The FR-1 is one of the first ever drum machines. The Ace Tone company eventually became Roland.
Features: 16 musical styles, tempo and volume knobs, cymbal, clave, cowbell..., and bass drum sections.
Showcased at the 1964 NAMM show, Ace Tone released the FR-1. This is the first drum machine produced by a circuit called a diode matrix. Rows of pulses show the position of each instrument in the machine. It has 16 preset patterns, and four buttons to manually play each instrument - cymbal, claves, cowbell, and bass drum. You can press multiple buttons together to get over 100 possible rhythm combinations! Also has tempo and volume knobs.
