SUIKO ST-60 + ST-60 BAG (Used)

Vintage Japanese portable drum synthesizer with built-in speakers - Used with original bag

• Vintage Japanese Suiko ST-60 Synthesizer (Mizukosha)
• Rare electronic poetry trainer designed for Shigin recitation
• Sounds inspired by traditional oriental instruments
• Built-in patterns and musical accompaniments
• MIDI In for control via external keyboards or sequencers
• Compact instrument with built-in speakers
• Runs on batteries or 9V power supply
• Ideal for sound design, ambient and experimental music
• Instrument sought after by vintage synthesizer collectors
• Used product complete with original bag
• Original Japanese power supply included (transformer required for use with EU voltage)

Suiko ST-60: rare Japanese synthesizer for Shigin

The Suiko ST-60 is an extremely unique vintage electronic device produced in Japan by the Suiko (Mizukosha) brand. This instrument originated as a Poetry Trainer, designed to accompany the traditional Japanese poetic recitation called Shigin. The model available is used and comes with original bag, an increasingly rare detail for instruments of this era.

The ST-60 generates musical accompaniments and evocative timbres inspired by traditional Oriental instruments, creating evocative atmospheres designed to support poetic declamation with immersive sound textures.

Unique sound character for sound design and ambient music

Over the years, the Suiko ST-60 has become a popular instrument for collectors, experimental musicians, and sound designers. Its sounds have a deeply evocative and almost cinematic character, perfect for ambient productions, experimental music, soundtracks and soundscapes.

Built-in musical patterns and accompaniments make it possible to quickly create distinctive sound atmospheres that are difficult to replicate with modern synthesizers.

Simple and straightforward interface

The control panel of the Suiko ST-60 is designed to be quick and intuitive. Users can easily select the various built-in sounds and musical accompaniments, making the instrument immediately usable both in the studio and during live performances.

Integration with modern setups thanks to MIDI

MIDI In for keyboards and sequencers

One of the most interesting features of the ST-60 is the presence of the MIDI In connection, which allows the instrument to be controlled via MIDI keyboards, hardware sequencers or DAWs.

This feature makes it easy to integrate this rare vintage synthesizer within modern music production setups, greatly expanding its creative possibilities.

Vintage portable synthesizer with battery power

With its compact design and operation on both batteries and 9V power supply, the Suiko ST-60 is an extremely portable instrument. It can be used in the studio, during live performances or as a creative device for sound design sessions.

Today it represents a fascinating object in the history of Japanese electronic instruments: an instrument created for a specific cultural tradition that has found new life in contemporary music production.

Technical Specifications.

• Type: Poetry Trainer / digital synthesizer
• Manufacturer: Suiko (Mizukosha)
• Country of Production: Japan
• Sound generation: digital engine with preset sounds
• Connections: MIDI In
• Connections: Audio Output / Headphone
• Controls: sound selection and musical accompaniment
• Power supply: DC 9V power supply
• Power supply: battery operation
• Format: compact portable unit