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Softcover has creases, pencil marks, and wear along the corners/edges. Pages are clean inside with discolored/worn outside edges. Binding is secure.
This well-worn yet cherished owner’s manual offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of portable electronic music. Published by Yamaha International Corp. in the 1970s, it served as a comprehensive guide for the innovative PORTASOUND PS 1/2/3 series, which revolutionized music-making by allowing musicians and composers to create and perform anywhere. With its compact size and battery-powered design, the PORTASOUND was a precursor to modern digital workstations, democratizing music production and paving the way for the rise of electronic and synth-pop genres. Despite its age and signs of use, this manual remains a valuable artifact for collectors interested in the history of electronic instruments and the evolution of portable music technology. Its well-preserved interior pages, adorned with diagrams and instructions, offer a fascinating glimpse into the user experience of these pioneering devices, capturing the excitement and creativity of an era when music was being radically reimagined.
