I have a Korg Wavestation AD, a classic synthesizer module from the early 90s, heard on countless soundtracks and electronica albums. I bought it a few years ago, but have hardly used it. I mainly make music with software these days, and there’s now a software version of the Wavestation available. Still, hardware is useful (this synth also has built-in FX, and can operate as a standalone FX processor) and it would be attractive to someone out there.
My dilemma is whether or not to sell it. It’s worth about AUD500, which is an awkward amount – it’d make a dent in my current debts, but it’s not enough $ to make a major difference to my life. So it’s tempting to hang on to it.
I also tend to regret selling things, or throwing them away. Most notably a ghetto blaster that I used for my early cassette cutups, which I threw out a couple of years ago. I still have nightmares about that – it was broken and useless, but had sentimental value.
This Wavestation doesn’t have quite as much sentimental value, although it belonged to Boxcar, an Australian synthpop band of which I was quite fond. And John Watermann used a (different) Wavestation AD on some of his recordings, so owning one makes me feel a bit closer to him.
But if I can sell it for $500 then I think I will…