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"CASIO VA-10 CIRCUIT BENT VOCODER SYNTHESIZER
# 2 of 2 created!
Synthesizer, sampler, fx processor and circuit bent device. A very useful and versatile studio piece on it's own, never mind it being a professionally circuit bent version by SPUNKYTOOFERS, like this specimen. Aside from being an amazing synthesizer, it also functions as a great vocoder. This very interesting Casio keyboard from 1994 has a built-in digital effect processor with microphone input, which can produce many kinds of reverberations, pitch shifting, vibrato/ tremolo, chorus, flanger (sounds like mellow tape mess, but is great for celestial sound pads) and some very weird howling feedback/ LFO sounds those resemble much to 1950th horror or psycho thriller movie effects. Very fun to use as an FX processor."
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Sunday, June 08, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Yamaha DD6 Drum machine Unique Circuit Bends - Reverse Sample Play
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Published on Feb 16, 2014
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"I've not seen anyone use that bend which makes the sounds go backwards. When I got the thing, one pad didn't work -- right up to the chip (the voltage clamping circuit worked, just, not the line in), so it's possible that this is unique to this machine due to the damage it sustained."
Published on Feb 16, 2014
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"I've not seen anyone use that bend which makes the sounds go backwards. When I got the thing, one pad didn't work -- right up to the chip (the voltage clamping circuit worked, just, not the line in), so it's possible that this is unique to this machine due to the damage it sustained."
Labels:
circuit bending,
video,
Yamaha
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Circuit Bent Modified Casio Sk-1
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"This auction is for a Bentstruments.com, circuit-bent Casio Sk-1.
If you want to truly enjoy the benefits of a circuit bent instrument, the Casio Sk-1 is the most versatile of all machines in the genre.
This one is ready to apply endless layers of textures, pads, and innumerable freshly morphed original sounds into your music.
Circuit-bent SK-1's create incredibly strange sounds and beats.
Ive added a seperate LFO circuit that animates the sounds and sampled sounds for modulation.
Also, an opto cell that allows for theremin type of pitch work and total chaos in other patches.
Another mod is an led with ON/OFF switch that adds a modulating envelope glitch.
In addition, it has 9 bend switches that add strange modulations, algorithmic brain wave oscillations, insect emulations, whacked out drum beats, chaotic bass, syncopated rhythms, flanging, echoing, looping, the effects go on and on for incredible combinations only limited by your imagination.
Ive added a control knob on the front that allows you to dial out the drums. The ability to eliminate some sounds is invaluable to say the least.
It also comes with an ATARI joystick port (joystick NOT included) that renders INCREDIBLE effects in each direction the joystick is moved as well as the button for cool effects that mimic some vintage Atari video game sounds.
Also, theres a pitch control knob with switch that allows you to choose between the original clock or a precission oscillator . This pitch knob greatly effects pitch several octaves. Im using the getlofi ltc1799..."
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"This auction is for a Bentstruments.com, circuit-bent Casio Sk-1.
If you want to truly enjoy the benefits of a circuit bent instrument, the Casio Sk-1 is the most versatile of all machines in the genre.
This one is ready to apply endless layers of textures, pads, and innumerable freshly morphed original sounds into your music.
Circuit-bent SK-1's create incredibly strange sounds and beats.
Ive added a seperate LFO circuit that animates the sounds and sampled sounds for modulation.
Also, an opto cell that allows for theremin type of pitch work and total chaos in other patches.
Another mod is an led with ON/OFF switch that adds a modulating envelope glitch.
In addition, it has 9 bend switches that add strange modulations, algorithmic brain wave oscillations, insect emulations, whacked out drum beats, chaotic bass, syncopated rhythms, flanging, echoing, looping, the effects go on and on for incredible combinations only limited by your imagination.
Ive added a control knob on the front that allows you to dial out the drums. The ability to eliminate some sounds is invaluable to say the least.
It also comes with an ATARI joystick port (joystick NOT included) that renders INCREDIBLE effects in each direction the joystick is moved as well as the button for cool effects that mimic some vintage Atari video game sounds.
Also, theres a pitch control knob with switch that allows you to choose between the original clock or a precission oscillator . This pitch knob greatly effects pitch several octaves. Im using the getlofi ltc1799..."
Labels:
Casio,
circuit bending
Friday, April 12, 2013
M-Z3R0 circuit bent Yamaha PSS-30
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"Modifications:
Pitch control with LFO modulation on/off and depth
Atari punk console with mixer control and on/off
Damage control - 2 x tone controls for boost and signal crusher
Modulation generator - multi mode LFO with sine, ramp and square wave + depth/shape control
Resonant filter - with input gain, resonance, cutoff, hi/low pass switching, modulation on/off and modulation depth
Delay - with rate, feeedback, off/on and white noise generation
Mixer section - Three channel mixer for the synth, atari punk console and external line input
1/4 in output
1/4 inch input
Master power off/on"
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"Modifications:
Pitch control with LFO modulation on/off and depth
Atari punk console with mixer control and on/off
Damage control - 2 x tone controls for boost and signal crusher
Modulation generator - multi mode LFO with sine, ramp and square wave + depth/shape control
Resonant filter - with input gain, resonance, cutoff, hi/low pass switching, modulation on/off and modulation depth
Delay - with rate, feeedback, off/on and white noise generation
Mixer section - Three channel mixer for the synth, atari punk console and external line input
1/4 in output
1/4 inch input
Master power off/on"
Labels:
circuit bending,
M-Z3R0,
Yamaha
Saturday, March 24, 2012
CIRCUIT BENT CASIO PT10 "MICROBASS" SYNTH 8 MOD
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"CIRCUIT BENT CASIO PT10 MICROBASS SYNTH 8 MOD
THIS UNITS ORIGINAL FEATURES INCLUDE;
29 NOTE KEYBOARD
4 TONES
10 RHYTHMS
POWER ON OFF RECORD SWITCH
VOLUME AND TONE SLIDERS
CLEAR DELETE TEMPO RHYTHM SELECT RESER DEMO
MEMORY PLAY AND ONE KEY PLAY CONTROLS.
IT HAS ALSO BEEN MODIFIED WITH THE FOLLOWING
1 X EXTREME PITCH UP / DOWN ROTARY CONTROL
1 X LOW MICROPHONIC OSCILLATOR SWEEP ROTARY CONTROL
1 X HIGH MICROPHONIC OSCILLATOR SWEEP ROTARY CONTROL
1 X EXTREME PITCH DROP / 1 X KEY CLICKER (2 WAY SWITCH)
1 X FAT LO FI 1 X THIN LO FI SWITCH (2 WAY SWITCH)
1 X 3.5MM JACK OUTPUT
2 X RETRO WOODEN SIDE CHEEKS.
THESE MODIFICATIONS CREATE AN AWSOME ARRAY OF EFFECTS AND UNIQUE SOUNDS THAT INTERACT WITH ALL MODES OF THE SYNTH TO CREATE A TOTAL MONSTER OF A MINI SYNTH.
TO HEAR A DEMO PLEASE VISIT. http://www.sendspace.com/file/aib74b
DRUMS DELAY SEPARATE
REQUIRES 4 X AA BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED)"
"CIRCUIT BENT CASIO PT10 MICROBASS SYNTH 8 MOD
THIS UNITS ORIGINAL FEATURES INCLUDE;
29 NOTE KEYBOARD
4 TONES
10 RHYTHMS
POWER ON OFF RECORD SWITCH
VOLUME AND TONE SLIDERS
CLEAR DELETE TEMPO RHYTHM SELECT RESER DEMO
MEMORY PLAY AND ONE KEY PLAY CONTROLS.
IT HAS ALSO BEEN MODIFIED WITH THE FOLLOWING
1 X EXTREME PITCH UP / DOWN ROTARY CONTROL
1 X LOW MICROPHONIC OSCILLATOR SWEEP ROTARY CONTROL
1 X HIGH MICROPHONIC OSCILLATOR SWEEP ROTARY CONTROL
1 X EXTREME PITCH DROP / 1 X KEY CLICKER (2 WAY SWITCH)
1 X FAT LO FI 1 X THIN LO FI SWITCH (2 WAY SWITCH)
1 X 3.5MM JACK OUTPUT
2 X RETRO WOODEN SIDE CHEEKS.
THESE MODIFICATIONS CREATE AN AWSOME ARRAY OF EFFECTS AND UNIQUE SOUNDS THAT INTERACT WITH ALL MODES OF THE SYNTH TO CREATE A TOTAL MONSTER OF A MINI SYNTH.
TO HEAR A DEMO PLEASE VISIT. http://www.sendspace.com/file/aib74b
DRUMS DELAY SEPARATE
REQUIRES 4 X AA BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED)"
Labels:
Casio,
circuit bending
Friday, February 24, 2012
Diabolical Devices Circuit Bent Casio SK-1 Custom Modular
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"This custom modular SK-1 features 20 point circuit bending patch bay (banana jacks) and (4) patchable toggle switches. Two stage analog square wave generator that will act as a stand alone synth, can be patched into bending points, or sampled by SK-1 and further warped. We have also added a Master Pitch control (SK-1) with bypass switch and MIDI input with selectable channel. This is an absolutely beautiful instrument with an amazing range of unique sounds don't let this one of a kind piece by Diabolical Devices slip you by."
"This custom modular SK-1 features 20 point circuit bending patch bay (banana jacks) and (4) patchable toggle switches. Two stage analog square wave generator that will act as a stand alone synth, can be patched into bending points, or sampled by SK-1 and further warped. We have also added a Master Pitch control (SK-1) with bypass switch and MIDI input with selectable channel. This is an absolutely beautiful instrument with an amazing range of unique sounds don't let this one of a kind piece by Diabolical Devices slip you by."
Labels:
Casio,
circuit bending,
Diabolical
Friday, February 10, 2012
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Circuit Bent YAMAHA SHS10 KEYBOARD SYNTH
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"6 random bends that throw the sound into continuous glitching. some work better than others and all are different. one switch is wired to a pot with an on/off switch. after some glitching, the key voice will sometimes be changed in random ways, sometimes not..."
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"6 random bends that throw the sound into continuous glitching. some work better than others and all are different. one switch is wired to a pot with an on/off switch. after some glitching, the key voice will sometimes be changed in random ways, sometimes not..."
Labels:
circuit bending,
Yamaha
Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Circuit Bent Speak & Read with Bat Wings
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"The unit has includes the following bends: * 2 green LED's on the side * 2 glitch switches on the upper left * 2 loop switches on the upper right * A tone switch * Rest button * Contact pitch change knob * Pitch change ball * Both low and high pitch range switches in the mid section of the unit * 1/4" mono audio output"
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"The unit has includes the following bends: * 2 green LED's on the side * 2 glitch switches on the upper left * 2 loop switches on the upper right * A tone switch * Rest button * Contact pitch change knob * Pitch change ball * Both low and high pitch range switches in the mid section of the unit * 1/4" mono audio output"
Labels:
circuit bending,
Speak and Spell
Friday, December 16, 2011
Circuit Bent Modified Speak & Spell
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"Benstruments, circuit bent Texas Instruments Speak & Spell.
Works as a normal Speak & Spell until you flip a glitch switch.
Ive added these new controls:
Opto-Theremin Pitch Control with on/off switch
Pitch control knob that slows it to 8 bit sputtering and super fast high chattering.
Tone oscillator button that creates a tone you can then manipulate with the pitch controls like a theremin
1/4" output jack that shuts off the onboard speaker when you plug into an amp or pa system
Strobing blue LED for effect
Active matrix glitch switch that causes glitching with each push of the membrane
Loop switch with on/off and advance button for cool beat loops
Reset switch to get it back to normal
Glitch forever switch that sets the speak into constant gibbering of incoherent sentences
Dual voice glitch switch that causes it to speak in both a high pitch and low pitch at the same time
Ive added all the coolest mods you can find on these sweet robotic bent synthesizers..."
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"Benstruments, circuit bent Texas Instruments Speak & Spell.
Works as a normal Speak & Spell until you flip a glitch switch.
Ive added these new controls:
Opto-Theremin Pitch Control with on/off switch
Pitch control knob that slows it to 8 bit sputtering and super fast high chattering.
Tone oscillator button that creates a tone you can then manipulate with the pitch controls like a theremin
1/4" output jack that shuts off the onboard speaker when you plug into an amp or pa system
Strobing blue LED for effect
Active matrix glitch switch that causes glitching with each push of the membrane
Loop switch with on/off and advance button for cool beat loops
Reset switch to get it back to normal
Glitch forever switch that sets the speak into constant gibbering of incoherent sentences
Dual voice glitch switch that causes it to speak in both a high pitch and low pitch at the same time
Ive added all the coolest mods you can find on these sweet robotic bent synthesizers..."
Labels:
Benstruments,
circuit bending,
Speak and Spell
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
CASIO VA-10 CIRCUIT BENT VOCODER SYNTHESIZER
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Available at this auction

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Labels:
Casio,
circuit bending
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Circuit Bent SPEAK AND MATHS
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"SPEAK AND MATHS Learning Aid, Texas Instruments 1980 - Circuit Bent noise/glitch synthesizer
This Speak and Maths toy has been seriously circuit-bent: by playing with the switches and knobs which have been added, you can get some particularly horrible noises/creepy sounds out if it, especially when pitch bending the speech synthesizer with the knobs on the right-hand side.
It's pretty mental, but great fun - and, it's an interesting and unusual alternative circuit-bent noise-source, than the much more commonly found Speak and Spell machines!"
"SPEAK AND MATHS Learning Aid, Texas Instruments 1980 - Circuit Bent noise/glitch synthesizer
This Speak and Maths toy has been seriously circuit-bent: by playing with the switches and knobs which have been added, you can get some particularly horrible noises/creepy sounds out if it, especially when pitch bending the speech synthesizer with the knobs on the right-hand side.
It's pretty mental, but great fun - and, it's an interesting and unusual alternative circuit-bent noise-source, than the much more commonly found Speak and Spell machines!"
Labels:
circuit bending,
Speak and Spell
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 with LED patch grid and MIDI
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"The Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 custom version is the new and improved circuit-bent glitch monster from Diabolical Devices. Create vast sound-scapes, unique synth sounds and total chaos, all packed inside your favorite childhood toy. The Casio SK-1 is loaded with original features, sampling capabilities, and great sounds (for what it was....) **When no modifications are engaged this will behave as a 100% stock Casio SK-1 Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices
Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 Features:
20 Point circuit-bending patch bay. Linking bending locations generate the wide range of glitches and effects the SK-1 is know for.
Clock/Pitch mod: An external clock generator has been added. When engaged you have control over the master pitch of all keyboard voices, drum sounds, and bent sounds ranging from well above to WAY below original pitch.
This modification has a bypass switch, pitch control and LED status indicator.
MIDI input: www.highlyliquid.com
1/4 audio output: Original speaker has been removed."
"The Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 custom version is the new and improved circuit-bent glitch monster from Diabolical Devices. Create vast sound-scapes, unique synth sounds and total chaos, all packed inside your favorite childhood toy. The Casio SK-1 is loaded with original features, sampling capabilities, and great sounds (for what it was....) **When no modifications are engaged this will behave as a 100% stock Casio SK-1 Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices
20 Point circuit-bending patch bay. Linking bending locations generate the wide range of glitches and effects the SK-1 is know for.
Clock/Pitch mod: An external clock generator has been added. When engaged you have control over the master pitch of all keyboard voices, drum sounds, and bent sounds ranging from well above to WAY below original pitch.
MIDI input: www.highlyliquid.com
1/4 audio output: Original speaker has been removed."
Labels:
circuit bending,
Diabolical
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
CIRCUIT BENT CASIO SK-1
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-1799 precision oscillator circuit. provides extremely stable pitch control, with an off switch for keyboard power-on
- 8-point CHAOTIC phono jack patchbay
- 12 on/off bend toggles
- 2 on/off/on toggles (4 bends total)
- 1/4" audio out jack
- hard reset switch
- all bend toggles on custom-cut wood-grain salvage plastic from a singing Billy Bass
- painted keys, two shades of brown
-1799 precision oscillator circuit. provides extremely stable pitch control, with an off switch for keyboard power-on
- 8-point CHAOTIC phono jack patchbay
- 12 on/off bend toggles
- 2 on/off/on toggles (4 bends total)
- 1/4" audio out jack
- hard reset switch
- all bend toggles on custom-cut wood-grain salvage plastic from a singing Billy Bass
- painted keys, two shades of brown
Labels:
Casio,
circuit bending
Friday, December 24, 2010
CIRCUIT BENT YAMAHA PSS30 "super oscillator"MINI SYNTH
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"THIS CLASSIC LO FI GIANT HAS THE USUAL 8 RHYTHMS,8 SOUNDS,MELODY MEMORY, DEMO,TEMPO,
VOLUME AND ON/OFF CONTROLS.
IT HAS BEEN CIRCUIT BENT WITH 4 ROTARY CONTROLS INCORPORATING EXTREME OSCILLATION CREATION,PITCH,LOW
FILTER SWEEP,HIGH FILTER SWEEP,RHYTHM ACCENTUATION,ALL THE WAY TO EXTREME DISTORTION.
THESE MODIFICATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AS WELL AS THE
KEYBOARD ITSELF TRANSFORMING THIS INTO AN AWSOME SOUNDING MINI SYNTH.
IT RUNS ON 4AA BATTERIES (not included) AND HAS BEEN FITTED WITH A 3.5MM JACK OUTPUT.
TO HEAR A DEMO VISIT.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/a5ctzo"
"THIS CLASSIC LO FI GIANT HAS THE USUAL 8 RHYTHMS,8 SOUNDS,MELODY MEMORY, DEMO,TEMPO,
VOLUME AND ON/OFF CONTROLS.
IT HAS BEEN CIRCUIT BENT WITH 4 ROTARY CONTROLS INCORPORATING EXTREME OSCILLATION CREATION,PITCH,LOW
FILTER SWEEP,HIGH FILTER SWEEP,RHYTHM ACCENTUATION,ALL THE WAY TO EXTREME DISTORTION.
THESE MODIFICATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AS WELL AS THE
KEYBOARD ITSELF TRANSFORMING THIS INTO AN AWSOME SOUNDING MINI SYNTH.
IT RUNS ON 4AA BATTERIES (not included) AND HAS BEEN FITTED WITH A 3.5MM JACK OUTPUT.
TO HEAR A DEMO VISIT.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/a5ctzo"
Labels:
circuit bending,
Yamaha
Friday, November 05, 2010
Casio PT-80 mini micro synth synthesizer
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"runs on batteries or 7.5v power supply (not included)
built in speaker
headphone/output jack
2 1/2 octaves
monophonic
8 sounds (organ, flute, violin, etc)
12 drum beats
chord accompaniment (includes major, minor, and 7th)
included is the RO-551 world sounds Rom pack.
really cool little box, add some distortions and effects to it and you have a mean sounding little machine.
can get some really glitchy squarepusher sounds. great for circuit bending."
"runs on batteries or 7.5v power supply (not included)
built in speaker
headphone/output jack
2 1/2 octaves
monophonic
8 sounds (organ, flute, violin, etc)
12 drum beats
chord accompaniment (includes major, minor, and 7th)
included is the RO-551 world sounds Rom pack.
can get some really glitchy squarepusher sounds. great for circuit bending."
Labels:
Casio,
circuit bending
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Circuit Bent Roland TR-505 Analog Drum Machine
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"Heavily Modified - Circuit Bent Roland TR-505 'B'
Dual Mounted Control Switch Boxes for Endless Wave Reconstruction
Distortions, Flanging, Wave Rectification, Pitch Modulation, Cross Modulation, Bit Destruction, Nasty Filtering, Grunge, & MORE
Thousands of Sonic Variations from the Subtle to the MOST Extreme
The TR-505 performs ALL Original Functions Perfectly and Is in Excellent Cosmetic Condition
This Roland TR-505 was the Only Dual Box Control Custom Produced -a Special Order for Throxx Of Vron
Very Playable & Versatile Hand Modified Analog Drum Machine
Specifically Designed to produce Hard Core Hard Pumping Rhythmic Grooves"

"Heavily Modified - Circuit Bent Roland TR-505 'B'
Dual Mounted Control Switch Boxes for Endless Wave Reconstruction
Distortions, Flanging, Wave Rectification, Pitch Modulation, Cross Modulation, Bit Destruction, Nasty Filtering, Grunge, & MORE
Thousands of Sonic Variations from the Subtle to the MOST Extreme
This Roland TR-505 was the Only Dual Box Control Custom Produced -a Special Order for Throxx Of Vron
Very Playable & Versatile Hand Modified Analog Drum Machine
Specifically Designed to produce Hard Core Hard Pumping Rhythmic Grooves"
Labels:
circuit bending,
Roland
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