{"id":29886,"date":"2026-09-09T19:34:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T17:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/09\/rare-synth-studio-opens-to-the-public-to-celebrate-909-day\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T19:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T17:35:53","slug":"step-inside-a-rare-synth-wonderland-for-909-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/09\/step-inside-a-rare-synth-wonderland-for-909-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Step Inside a Rare Synth Wonderland for 909 Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a id=\"main-content\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A Sonic Time Capsule: Rare Vintage Synth Studio Unveiled for 909 Day<\/h2>\n<p>To commemorate the annual celebration of 909 Day this September 9th, a treasure trove of legendary electronic music hardware has officially opened its doors to the public. Located in Reading, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xoxproject_\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">XOX collection<\/a> is now accessible through the local music and arts charity, Readipop.<\/p>\n<h3>A Curated Archive of Electronic History<\/h3>\n<p>This studio serves as a living museum for producers and sound designers, housing some of the most influential instruments in music history. The collection features iconic hardware that defined the sound of the 80s and 90s, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Roland Holy Trinity:<\/strong> The TR-808 (1980), TR-909 (1983), and the TB-303 (1982).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sampling Pioneers:<\/strong> The E-mu SP-12 (1985) and the Akai S612 (1985).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classic Synthesis:<\/strong> The SH-101, Juno-6, and Juno-106.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Rarities:<\/strong> The TR-77, which holds the distinction of being Roland\u2019s inaugural drum machine, released in 1972.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beyond the synthesizers, the space features unique memorabilia, such as a set of turntables autographed by the legendary Grandmaster Flash, who previously headlined a keynote session at the charity\u2019s facility.<\/p>\n<h3>Hands-On Experience for Modern Producers<\/h3>\n<p>In a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DdEGtExjo_N\/?img_index=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">social media update<\/a>, Roland highlighted the significance of this archive. The collection isn&#8217;t just for display; it is designed to be a functional workspace. By providing access to these genre-defining instruments and classic BOSS effects, Readipop is offering students and professional producers a rare opportunity to engage in the tactile process of programming, performing, and recording with authentic vintage circuitry.<\/p>\n<p>While modern software plugins can emulate these sounds, the physical experience of manipulating real analog voltage-often referred to as &#8220;knob-twiddling&#8221;-remains a vital part of the creative process. According to recent industry data, the market for vintage hardware continues to grow, with many producers seeking the &#8220;imperfections&#8221; and warmth that only original analog components can provide.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Toward the Future<\/h3>\n<p>Readipop has long been a pillar of the Thames Valley cultural scene, utilizing music to foster community growth. As they approach their 30th anniversary in 2028, the organization is collaborating with DJ Mag contributor Marcus Barnes to curate a series of special events and educational content centered around this collection.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Book Your Session<\/h3>\n<p>For those eager to get their hands on these legendary machines, Readipop is currently accepting bookings for studio time. You can secure your spot or inquire about availability through the <a href=\"http:\/\/readipop.co.uk\/xox\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">official Readipop XOX portal<\/a> or by reaching out via email at <a href=\"http:\/\/djmag.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#82f1f6f7e6ebedf1c2f0e7e3e6ebf2edf2ace1edacf7e9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer external nofollow\">[email protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"echo_read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/djmag.com\/news\/rare-synth-studio-opens-public-celebrate-909-day\" target=\"_blank\"> \u00bb More Info >>><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate 909 Day, a treasure trove of legendary analogue hardware has officially opened its doors to the public. Housed at the Reading-based music charity Readipop, the XOX collection is a synth-lover\u2019s dream, featuring iconic vintage heavyweights like the 1980 Roland TR-808, the 1983 TR-909, the acid-defining TB-303, and the gritty, classic E-mu SP-12<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":29887,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpai_generated_summary":"","wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[100],"tags":[36],"class_list":["post-29886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-djzone","tag-mixtv"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29886","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29886"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29886\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29895,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29886\/revisions\/29895"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29887"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29886"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29886"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}