Cicada Sound — synths, modular, pedals; music shop in Ottawa, Canada

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Sound devices for sonic exploration

Cicada Sound is an independent music shop in Ottawa, Canada specializing in modular, synths, guitars, pedals, desktop, books and more. We also stock a curated collection of gently used gear.

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Sunlight Stereo

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Sunlight Stereo

Regular price $409.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $409.00 CAD
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Tonverk

Tonverk

Regular price $2,199.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $2,199.00 CAD
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loop - Digital Tape Loop Module

Vendor:
jroo music machines
loop - Digital Tape Loop Module

Regular price $349.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $349.00 CAD
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20% More Slew Limiting Distortion

Vendor:
Fairfield Circuitry
20% More Slew Limiting Distortion

Regular price $425.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $425.00 CAD
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Rhythmi - Semi-Random Drum Sequencer

Vendor:
Omnitone
Rhythmi - Semi-Random Drum Sequencer

Regular price $385.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $385.00 CAD
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Events

Performance & Artist Talk: Paraphonique

Join us at Cicada Sound from 2-4PM on Sunday, October 19th for a performance and artist talk from Paraphonique. Paraphonique is an Ottawa-based synthesist and composer of electronic music. A...

Performance & Artist Talk: Paraphonique

Join us at Cicada Sound from 2-4PM on Sunday, October 19th for a performance and artist talk from Paraphonique. Paraphonique is an Ottawa-based synthesist and composer of electronic music. A...
Performance & Artist Talk: Jeremy P. Caulfield

Join us at Cicada Sound on Saturday, September 27th from 6-8pm for a special artist talk from renowned techno icon Jeremy P. Caulfield! Jeremy P. Caulfield is known for stripped-down,...

Performance & Artist Talk: Jeremy P. Caulfield

Join us at Cicada Sound on Saturday, September 27th from 6-8pm for a special artist talk from renowned techno icon Jeremy P. Caulfield! Jeremy P. Caulfield is known for stripped-down,...

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Modular

Graphic Resonant Filterbank

Vendor:
Erica Synths
Graphic Resonant Filterbank

Regular price $509.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $509.00 CAD
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Mod 6

Vendor:
Soundforce
Mod 6

Regular price $419.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $419.00 CAD
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loop - Digital Tape Loop Module

Vendor:
jroo music machines
loop - Digital Tape Loop Module

Regular price $349.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $349.00 CAD
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Atlantix

Vendor:
Intellijel
Atlantix

Regular price $959.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $959.00 CAD
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Rosci - Random Waveform Oscillator

Vendor:
Omnitone
Rosci - Random Waveform Oscillator

Regular price $259.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $259.00 CAD
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Sample Drum

Vendor:
Erica Synths
Sample Drum

Regular price $499.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $499.00 CAD
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Pedals

ParaEq MKII Deluxe

Vendor:
Empress Effects
ParaEq MKII Deluxe

Regular price $479.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $479.00 CAD
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Gary - PWM Fuzz

Vendor:
EarthQuaker Devices
Gary - PWM Fuzz

Regular price $279.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $279.00 CAD
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Press - Analog Stereo Compressor

Vendor:
Polyend
Press - Analog Stereo Compressor

Regular price $545.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $545.00 CAD
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EF-P3 Chorus Vibrato Pedal

Vendor:
Echo Fix
EF-P3 Chorus Vibrato Pedal

Regular price $425.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $425.00 CAD
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Fundamental Delay

Vendor:
Walrus Audio
Fundamental Delay

Regular price $169.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $169.99 CAD
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BL-52 Phase Repeater

Vendor:
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
BL-52 Phase Repeater

Regular price $239.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $239.00 CAD
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Synths

Labyrinth

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Vendor:
Moog
Labyrinth

Regular price $899.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $899.00 CAD
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Subharmonicon

Vendor:
Moog
Subharmonicon

Regular price $899.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $899.00 CAD
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multi/poly

Vendor:
Korg
multi/poly

Regular price $1,249.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $1,249.99 CAD
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MicroFreak

Vendor:
Arturia
MicroFreak

Regular price $499.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $499.00 CAD
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Cascadia - White Fog

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Vendor:
Intellijel
Cascadia - White Fog

Regular price $2,499.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$2,899.00 CAD~~ Sale price $2,499.00 CAD
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Steampipe

Vendor:
Erica Synths
Steampipe

Regular price $1,469.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $1,469.00 CAD
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Guitars & Amps

JT 100 VSB Electric Guitar (Vintage Sunburst)

Vendor:
Jay Turser
JT 100 VSB Electric Guitar (Vintage Sunburst)

Regular price $179.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $179.00 CAD
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JT-34 3/4 Electric Guitar (Black)

Vendor:
Jay Turser
JT-34 3/4 Electric Guitar (Black)

Regular price $199.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $199.00 CAD
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Balanced Super Light Plus Gauge Electric Guitar Strings (9.5-46)

Vendor:
Stringjoy
Balanced Super Light Plus Gauge Electric Guitar Strings (9.5-46)

Regular price $17.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $17.99 CAD
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Balanced Super Light Gauge Acoustic Guitar Strings (11-52)

Vendor:
Stringjoy
Balanced Super Light Gauge Acoustic Guitar Strings (11-52)

Regular price $22.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $22.99 CAD
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1993 American Precision Bass (Used)

Vendor:
Fender
1993 American Precision Bass (Used)

Regular price $1,799.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $1,799.00 CAD
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Talisman Guitar Strap

Vendor:
RightOn Straps
Talisman Guitar Strap

Regular price From $83.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price From $83.00 CAD
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Drum Machines & Samplers

Digitakt II

Vendor:
Elektron
Digitakt II

Regular price $1,449.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $1,449.00 CAD
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SEQTRAK

Vendor:
Yamaha
SEQTRAK

Regular price $599.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $599.99 CAD
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Perkons HD-01 BLACK

Vendor:
Erica Synths
Perkons HD-01 BLACK

Regular price $2,499.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $2,499.00 CAD
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Tracker Mini

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Vendor:
Polyend
Tracker Mini

Regular price $1,078.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $1,078.00 CAD
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Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer

Vendor:
Korg
Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer

Regular price $229.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $229.00 CAD
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Model:Cycles

Vendor:
Elektron
Model:Cycles

Regular price $429.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $429.00 CAD
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Controllers & Audio

MicroLab MK3

Vendor:
Arturia
MicroLab MK3

Regular price $89.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $89.99 CAD
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T-1 Algorithmic Sequencer

Vendor:
Torso Electronics
T-1 Algorithmic Sequencer

Regular price $845.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $845.00 CAD
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SFC-60 V3 MIDI Controller

Vendor:
Soundforce
SFC-60 V3 MIDI Controller

Regular price $459.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $459.00 CAD
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MiniFuse 4

Vendor:
Arturia
MiniFuse 4

Regular price $299.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $299.99 CAD
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Beatstep PRO

Vendor:
Arturia
Beatstep PRO

Regular price $359.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $359.99 CAD
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nanoKEY Studio

Vendor:
Korg
nanoKEY Studio

Regular price $219.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $219.99 CAD
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Kids & Beginners

Blipblox SK2

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Vendor:
Playtime Engineering
Blipblox SK2

Regular price $259.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $259.00 CAD
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8 Key Electric Thumb Piano

Vendor:
Mountain Melodies
8 Key Electric Thumb Piano

Regular price $69.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $69.00 CAD
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Moon Lander

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Vendor:
Brand New Noise
Moon Lander

Regular price $449.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $449.00 CAD
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Books

Patch & Tweak with KORG

Vendor:
Bjooks
Patch & Tweak with KORG

Regular price $55.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$0.00 CAD~~ Sale price $55.00 CAD
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Push Turn Move

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Vendor:
Bjooks
Push Turn Move

Regular price $95.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $95.00 CAD
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Synth Gems 1

Vendor:
Bjooks
Synth Gems 1

Regular price $95.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $95.00 CAD
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Headphones & Speakers

HS7W - 6.5" Active Studio Monitor (Each)

Vendor:
Yamaha
HS7W - 6.5" Active Studio Monitor (Each)

Regular price $409.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $409.99 CAD
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TMA-2 Studio XE Headphones

Vendor:
AIAIAI
TMA-2 Studio XE Headphones

Regular price $199.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $199.00 CAD
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Unit 4 Wireless+ (Pair)

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Vendor:
AIAIAI
Unit 4 Wireless+ (Pair)

Regular price $1,089.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $1,089.00 CAD
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TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ Headphones

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Vendor:
AIAIAI
TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ Headphones

Regular price $469.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $469.00 CAD
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Cables & Accessories

Eurorack Patch Cables (5-pack)

Vendor:
Cicada Sound
Eurorack Patch Cables (5-pack)

Regular price From $20.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price From $20.00 CAD
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USB-C to DC Power Cable

Vendor:
DSD Tech
USB-C to DC Power Cable

Regular price $29.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $29.00 CAD
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TRS Crossover Cable

Vendor:
Motley Modular
TRS Crossover Cable

Regular price $12.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $12.00 CAD
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FlaX Slim Plug MIDI Cable

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Vendor:
Warwick
FlaX Slim Plug MIDI Cable

Regular price $11.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $11.99 CAD
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Used

Uno Synth Pro X (Used)

Vendor:
IK Multimedia
Uno Synth Pro X (Used)

Regular price $479.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $479.00 CAD
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Oceans 12 (Used)

Vendor:
Electro-Harmonix
Oceans 12 (Used)

Regular price $249.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $249.00 CAD
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Timber (Used)

Vendor:
Bastl Instruments
Timber (Used)

Regular price $209.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $209.00 CAD
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Pizza (Used)

Vendor:
Bastl Instruments
Pizza (Used)

Regular price $319.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $319.00 CAD
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FX Aid XL (Used)

Vendor:
Happy Nerding
FX Aid XL (Used)

Regular price $289.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $289.00 CAD
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Quadrax 3U (Used)

Vendor:
Intellijel
Quadrax 3U (Used)

Regular price $399.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$0.00 CAD~~ Sale price $399.00 CAD
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Qx 3U (Used)

Vendor:
Intellijel
Qx 3U (Used)

Regular price $79.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$0.00 CAD~~ Sale price $79.00 CAD
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Ensemble Oscillator (Used)

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Vendor:
4MS
Ensemble Oscillator (Used)

Regular price $299.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $299.00 CAD
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Tangrams (Used)

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Vendor:
Intellijel
Tangrams (Used)

Regular price $279.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $279.00 CAD
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Canvas Stereo Dual Line Isolator / D.I. (Used)

Vendor:
Walrus Audio
Canvas Stereo Dual Line Isolator / D.I. (Used)

Regular price $269.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $269.00 CAD
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New arrivals

Light Gauge Foxwoods - Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings (12-54)

Vendor:
Stringjoy
Light Gauge Foxwoods - Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings (12-54)

Regular price $29.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $29.00 CAD
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Extra Light Gauge Foxwoods - Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings (10-50)

Vendor:
Stringjoy
Extra Light Gauge Foxwoods - Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings (10-50)

Regular price $29.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $29.00 CAD
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Terrain Deluxe

Vendor:
MayFly
Terrain Deluxe

Regular price $299.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $299.00 CAD
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Tonverk

Vendor:
Elektron
Tonverk

Regular price $2,199.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $2,199.00 CAD
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