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

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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Chorus 6

Vendor:
Soundforce
Chorus 6

Regular price $419.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $419.00 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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A closer look at the Fairfield Circuitry - Hors d'Oeuvre? active feedback loop pedal

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7U 104HP Case

Vendor:
Befaco
7U 104HP Case

Regular price $899.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $899.00 CAD
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Instrument Interface I4

Vendor:
Befaco
Instrument Interface I4

Regular price $329.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $329.00 CAD
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Rhythm Scope

Vendor:
Critter & Guitari
Rhythm Scope

Regular price $199.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $199.00 CAD
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Video Scope

Vendor:
Critter & Guitari
Video Scope

Regular price $199.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $199.00 CAD
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On Sale

Model:Samples

Sale

Vendor:
Elektron
Model:Samples

Regular price $399.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$529.00 CAD~~ Sale price $399.00 CAD
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Model:Cycles

Sale

Vendor:
Elektron
Model:Cycles

Regular price $399.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$529.00 CAD~~ Sale price $399.00 CAD
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Slötvå Multi Texture Reverb

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Vendor:
Walrus Audio
Slötvå Multi Texture Reverb

Regular price $249.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$375.99 CAD~~ Sale price $249.00 CAD
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Mira Optical Compressor

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Vendor:
Walrus Audio
Mira Optical Compressor

Regular price $249.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$375.99 CAD~~ Sale price $249.00 CAD
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Pedals

Shallow Water - K Field Modulator

Vendor:
Fairfield Circuitry
Shallow Water - K Field Modulator

Regular price $389.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $389.00 CAD
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8-Step Program Analog Expression/CV Sequencer

Vendor:
Electro-Harmonix
8-Step Program Analog Expression/CV Sequencer

Regular price $199.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $199.00 CAD
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BL-82 Chorus

Vendor:
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
BL-82 Chorus

Regular price $239.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $239.00 CAD
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Tri Parallel Mixer

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Vendor:
Electro-Harmonix
Tri Parallel Mixer

Regular price $199.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $199.00 CAD
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Heavy Menace

Vendor:
Empress Effects
Heavy Menace

Regular price $339.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $339.99 CAD
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Hors d'Oeuvre? - Active Feedback Loop

Vendor:
Fairfield Circuitry
Hors d'Oeuvre? - Active Feedback Loop

Regular price $259.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $259.00 CAD
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360 Nano Looper

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Vendor:
Electro-Harmonix
360 Nano Looper

Regular price $155.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $155.00 CAD
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Procession Sci-Fi Reverb

Vendor:
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Procession Sci-Fi Reverb

Regular price $269.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $269.00 CAD
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Sunlight Dynamic Reverb

Vendor:
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Sunlight Dynamic Reverb

Regular price $284.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $284.00 CAD
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Synths

MiniFreak

Vendor:
Arturia
MiniFreak

Regular price $849.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $849.99 CAD
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MS-20 Mini

Vendor:
Korg
MS-20 Mini

Regular price $799.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $799.99 CAD
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ARP2600M

Vendor:
Korg
ARP2600M

Regular price $2,599.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $2,599.00 CAD
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NTS-1 Digital KIT

Vendor:
Korg
NTS-1 Digital KIT

Regular price $159.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $159.99 CAD
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OB-X8 Desktop Module

Vendor:
Oberheim
OB-X8 Desktop Module

Regular price $4,727.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $4,727.00 CAD
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Mono/Poly (Used)

Vendor:
Korg
Mono/Poly (Used)

Regular price $3,999.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $3,999.00 CAD
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Matriarch

Vendor:
Moog
Matriarch

Regular price $3,199.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $3,199.00 CAD
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Erebus Reissue

Vendor:
Dreadbox
Erebus Reissue

Regular price $679.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $679.00 CAD
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MicroFreak

Vendor:
Arturia
MicroFreak

Regular price $479.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $479.99 CAD
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Modular

Aikido Dynamic VCA Mixer

Vendor:
Bastl Instruments
Aikido Dynamic VCA Mixer

Regular price $369.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $369.00 CAD
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Scales 3U

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Vendor:
Intellijel
Scales 3U

Regular price $390.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $390.00 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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Quadratt 1U

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Vendor:
Intellijel
Quadratt 1U

Regular price $109.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$0.00 CAD~~ Sale price $109.00 CAD
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Osiris

Vendor:
Modbap Modular
Osiris

Regular price $543.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $543.00 CAD
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Melotus Versio

Vendor:
Noise Engineering
Melotus Versio

Regular price $459.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $459.00 CAD
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Black Octasource

Vendor:
Erica Synths
Black Octasource

Regular price $415.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $415.00 CAD
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Razor

Vendor:
After Later Audio
Razor

Regular price $469.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $469.00 CAD
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Black Hole DSP2

Vendor:
Erica Synths
Black Hole DSP2

Regular price $440.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $440.00 CAD
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From the Blog

Spotlight: Five Distortion Pedals

I spent some time with five different distortion pedals that cover a wide range of sonic territory. The one thing they all have in common? They sound great. This is...

Spotlight: Five Distortion Pedals

I spent some time with five different distortion pedals that cover a wide range of sonic territory. The one thing they all have in common? They sound great. This is...
What Cicada is Listening To — Nov 2022

This is what we have all been listening to at the shop. Some real goodies in here.

What Cicada is Listening To — Nov 2022

This is what we have all been listening to at the shop. Some real goodies in here.

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Guitars & Amps

1996 MIJ Stratocaster - 50th Anniversary (Used)

Sale

Vendor:
Fender
1996 MIJ Stratocaster - 50th Anniversary (Used)

Regular price $1,399.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$1,499.00 CAD~~ Sale price $1,399.00 CAD
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Contemporary Violin Bass

Vendor:
Hofner
Contemporary Violin Bass

Regular price $1,150.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $1,150.00 CAD
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Balanced Super Light Gauge Electric Guitar Strings (9-42)

Vendor:
Stringjoy
Balanced Super Light Gauge Electric Guitar Strings (9-42)

Regular price $15.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $15.99 CAD
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Ignition Pro Club Bass

Vendor:
Hofner
Ignition Pro Club Bass

Regular price $610.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $610.00 CAD
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Balanced Medium Gauge Acoustic Guitar Strings (13-56)

Vendor:
Stringjoy
Balanced Medium Gauge Acoustic Guitar Strings (13-56)

Regular price $19.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $19.99 CAD
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Balanced Super Light Gauge Long Scale Bass Guitar Strings (45-100)

Vendor:
Stringjoy
Balanced Super Light Gauge Long Scale Bass Guitar Strings (45-100)

Regular price $39.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $39.99 CAD
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Drum Machines & Samplers

Digitakt

Sale

Vendor:
Elektron
Digitakt

Regular price $1,069.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$1,199.00 CAD~~ Sale price $1,069.00 CAD
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Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer

Vendor:
Korg
Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer

Regular price $229.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$0.00 CAD~~ Sale price $229.00 CAD
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Play

Vendor:
Polyend
Play

Regular price $1,029.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $1,029.00 CAD
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Model:Cycles

Sale

Vendor:
Elektron
Model:Cycles

Regular price $399.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$529.00 CAD~~ Sale price $399.00 CAD
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Tracker

Vendor:
Polyend
Tracker

Regular price $865.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $865.00 CAD
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Kastle Drum

Vendor:
Bastl Instruments
Kastle Drum

Regular price $165.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $165.00 CAD
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Controllers & Audio

Minilab 3

Vendor:
Arturia
Minilab 3

Regular price $149.99 CAD

Regular price ~~$0.00 CAD~~ Sale price $149.99 CAD
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Keylab Essential 49 mk3

Vendor:
Arturia
Keylab Essential 49 mk3

Regular price $299.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $299.00 CAD
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MiniFuse 4

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Vendor:
Arturia
MiniFuse 4

Regular price $299.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $299.00 CAD
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SQ-64 Poly Sequencer

Vendor:
Korg
SQ-64 Poly Sequencer

Regular price $399.00 CAD

Regular price ~~$0.00 CAD~~ Sale price $399.00 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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Keystep 37

Vendor:
Arturia
Keystep 37

Regular price $269.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price $269.99 CAD
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Books

Pedal Crush

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Vendor:
Bjooks
Pedal Crush

Regular price $95.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $95.00 CAD
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Inspire the Music - 50 Years of Roland History

Vendor:
Bjooks
Inspire the Music - 50 Years of Roland History

Regular price $95.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $95.00 CAD
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Patch & Tweak with Moog

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Vendor:
Bjooks
Patch & Tweak with Moog

Regular price $55.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $55.00 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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Push Turn Move

Vendor:
Bjooks
Push Turn Move

Regular price $95.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $95.00 CAD
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A Guide to Modular Worlds

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Vendor:
Sound Mag
A Guide to Modular Worlds

Regular price $42.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $42.00 CAD
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Headphones & Speakers

YU4 Powered Speakers

Vendor:
Kanto Audio
YU4 Powered Speakers

Regular price $519.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $519.00 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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TMA-2 Studio XE Headphones

Vendor:
AIAIAI
TMA-2 Studio XE Headphones

Regular price $249.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $249.00 CAD
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TUK Premium Powered Speakers

Vendor:
Kanto Audio
TUK Premium Powered Speakers

Regular price $1,099.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $1,099.00 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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PCF Deluxe Flat Patch Cable

Vendor:
EBS
PCF Deluxe Flat Patch Cable

Regular price From $9.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price From $9.99 CAD
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Pro Series Studio XLR Cables

Vendor:
Warm Audio
Pro Series Studio XLR Cables

Regular price From $19.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price From $19.00 CAD
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That 90’s Instrument Cable Mk III

Vendor:
Revelation Cable Co.
That 90’s Instrument Cable Mk III

Regular price $79.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $79.00 CAD
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Kids & Beginner

Blipblox SK2

Vendor:
Playtime Engineering
Blipblox SK2

Regular price $259.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $259.00 CAD
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Loog Pro VI Acoustic

Vendor:
Loog
Loog Pro VI Acoustic

Regular price $209.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $209.00 CAD
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8" Steel Tongue Drum

Vendor:
Amahi Ukuleles
8" Steel Tongue Drum

Regular price $139.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $139.00 CAD
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Loog Mini Acoustic

Vendor:
Loog
Loog Mini Acoustic

Regular price $149.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $149.00 CAD
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Used

MPC 2500 (Used)

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Vendor:
AKAI
MPC 2500 (Used)

Regular price $999.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $999.00 CAD
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QPAS (Used)

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Vendor:
Make Noise Modular
QPAS (Used)

Regular price $399.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $399.00 CAD
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Grandmother (Used)

Vendor:
Moog
Grandmother (Used)

Regular price $1,149.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $1,149.00 CAD
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Palette 4U 62HP Case - Black (Used)

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Vendor:
Intellijel
Palette 4U 62HP Case - Black (Used)

Regular price $349.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $349.00 CAD
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MiniFreak (Used)

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Vendor:
Arturia
MiniFreak (Used)

Regular price $689.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $689.00 CAD
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Drum Sequencer (Used)

Vendor:
Erica Synths
Drum Sequencer (Used)

Regular price $629.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $629.00 CAD
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Headphones 1U (Used)

Vendor:
Intellijel
Headphones 1U (Used)

Regular price $79.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $79.00 CAD
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The Dark Moby Delay - Limited Edition (Used)

Vendor:
Hungry Robot
The Dark Moby Delay - Limited Edition (Used)

Regular price $199.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $199.00 CAD
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Enzo Multi-Voice Instrument Synthesizer (Used)

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Vendor:
Meris
Enzo Multi-Voice Instrument Synthesizer (Used)

Regular price $279.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $279.00 CAD
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Ripcord 19V USB to DC power cable (Used)

Vendor:
myVolts
Ripcord 19V USB to DC power cable (Used)

Regular price $20.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $20.00 CAD
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Digitakt (Used)

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Vendor:
Elektron
Digitakt (Used)

Regular price $849.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $849.00 CAD
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mmMidi (Used)

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Vendor:
ALM / Busy Circuits
mmMidi (Used)

Regular price $129.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $129.00 CAD
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Mopho (Used)

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Vendor:
Dave Smith Instruments
Mopho (Used)

Regular price $399.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $399.00 CAD
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Electribe ES-1 (Used)

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Vendor:
Korg
Electribe ES-1 (Used)

Regular price $249.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $249.00 CAD
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Knit Rider Expander (Used)

Vendor:
Bastl Instruments
Knit Rider Expander (Used)

Regular price $49.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $49.00 CAD
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Pedalboard Essentials

Everything you need to build the ultimate pedalboard.

DUO 24 Pedalboard

DUO 24 Pedalboard

Regular price $149.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $149.00 CAD
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DC7

DC7

Regular price $339.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $339.00 CAD
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PCF Deluxe Stereo Flat Patch Cable

PCF Deluxe Stereo Flat Patch Cable

Regular price From $15.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price From $15.99 CAD
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PCF Deluxe Flat Patch Cable

PCF Deluxe Flat Patch Cable

Regular price From $9.99 CAD

Regular price Sale price From $9.99 CAD
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IEC AC Mains Micro Module

IEC AC Mains Micro Module

Regular price $65.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $65.00 CAD
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Quick Release Plate - Medium

Quick Release Plate - Medium

Regular price $5.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $5.00 CAD
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Quick Release Plate - Small

Quick Release Plate - Small

Regular price $4.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $4.00 CAD
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Midibox2

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Midibox2

Regular price $109.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $109.00 CAD
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Mini Module Punched Plate

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Mini Module Punched Plate

Regular price $25.00 CAD

Regular price Sale price $25.00 CAD
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