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Roland TB-303 Gradient Poster

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Exclusive to the Design Museum, a 2-colour gradient poster - from yellow to pink - of the Roland TB-303 Bass Line synthesizer 40 x 50cm Limited signed print of 120 Printed on  GF SMITH Naturalis - Absolute White Matt paper This poster has been created using the split fountain screen printing technique, where two inks are simultaneously pushed through the screen to create a natural colour blend. The results are truly unique each time, giving each poster an individual finish. The TB-303 (Transistor Bass) released in 1982 was originally marketed at guitarists as a bass accompaniment but was overlooked until the mid 80s when DJs and electronic producers in Chicago discovered its unique capabilities Producers started to experiment with the filter's cutoff frequency, resonance and envelope modulation which resulted in truly unique sound, one which was the birth of an entire sub-genre; acid house In 1988 acid house arrived on the UK shores from the US, at the same time as the emergence of a new drug, ecstasy. Between 1988-89 the UK’s youth population was gripped by the movement, dubbed the Second Summer of Love. Music, art & fashion were all transformed forever… and it was even symbolised by its own logo, the smiley With only 10,000 units originally produced, the TB-303 is one of the most sought out vintage synths ever and the Guardian listed its release as one of the 50 key events in the history of dance music

Chess Set

£49.00

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A Chess set that is equally beautiful being played or displayed Includes easy to read instructions in English, French and German Comprised of a wooden board with an acrylic top and lacquered wood pieces

Lenticular Pattern Jigsaw Puzzle

£28.00

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A lenticular pattern jigsaw puzzle Colourful and a beautiful piece of art in its own right 500 pieces

Colour Gradient Pattern Jigsaw Puzzle - Teal / Bronze

£38.00

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Test your ability to tell shades of colour apart with the bronze to teal to white gradient jigsaw puzzle A vibrant way to meditate on colour. The act of putting it together is slow and deliberate, where the colour of each piece is used to locate its proper position 1000 pieces

Sunrise Sunset London Jigsaw Puzzle

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A 500 piece puzzle featuring an illustration of the central London skyline including the Gherkin and the Shard Includes cotton drawstring bag for puzzle pieces  Made with recycled board 

Pocket Synthesizer - Speak

£85.00

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The Teenage Engineering Speak pocket operator is a third generation miniature, battery-operated synth that is perfect for on the go musicians A vocal synthesizer and sequencer with built-in microphone for 8 different voice character sampling microphone for sampling\ 120 seconds sample memory sequencer parameter locks\ step multiplier 8 voice characters 8 effects transpose and change scale built-in speaker 3.5mm audio I/O replaceable drum sounds with microtonic (sold separately) jam sync animated LCD display folding stand break away lock tab clock + alarm clock battery powered (2xAAA) 1 month battery life 2 year standby time Dimensions: 6 x 10.5cm Read the full user guide View all pocket operator models, which perfectly complement each other

A Brief History of Acid House

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A Brief History of Acid House is an illustrated celebration of Acid House music's rich and colourful history, which chronicles the key events and major players responsible for its global influence and on-going legacy To mark 30 years since the Acid House scene exploded in the UK, this book examines the impact the music had upon club culture and music history Includes a list of essential Acid House classics with descriptions for each with images and a Periodic Table of Dance Music Other topics included are: Ikutaro Kakehashi, Tadao Kikumoto, Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Phuture, the TB-303 synthesizer, The Hacienda night club, Shoom, Blackburn, The Media, the UK Government, Football casuals, 1980's Police aggression and some of the most pivotal moments in Acid House's history About the author: A brief History of Acid House was written and illustrated by Suddi Raval. Suddi Raval began attending Acid House parties in the North of England at the age of 17 in 1988 and has been a life long Acid House enthusiast ever since. He has released records under various names on different record labels including being co-writer and producer of the UK top 20 hit single Hardcore Uproar which became a Hacienda anthem in the summer of 1990. He has since scored soundtracks for numerous video game titles and writes a regular column sharing his memories of rave experiences for Iconic Underground magazine.

The Hacienda: How Not To Run A Club

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Peter Hook, as co-founder of Joy Division and New Order, has been shaping the course of popular music for thirty years. He provided the propulsive bass guitar melodies of 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' and the bestselling 12-inch single ever, 'Blue Monday' among many other songs. As co-owner of Manchester's Hacienda club, Hook propelled the rise of acid house in the late 1980s, then suffered through its violent fall in the 1990s as gangs, drugs, greed and a hostile police force destroyed everything he and his friends had created. This is his memory of that era and 'it's far sadder, funnier, scarier and stranger' than anyone has imagined As young and naive musicians, the members of New Order were thrilled when their record label Factory opened a club. Yet as their career escalated, they toured the world and had top ten hits, their royalties were being ploughed into the Hacienda and they were only being paid GBP20 per week. Peter Hook looked back at that exciting and hilarious time to write HACIENDA. All the main characters appear - Tony Wilson, Barney, Shaun Ryder - and Hook tells it like it was - a rollercoaster of success, money, confusion and true faith