Synton Syrinx – the filter genious

The Synton Syrinx is an unique analog synth in many ways. It has an all-metal construction, a bender pad and a triple filter section (which is seen nowhere else). The two bandpass filters and the lowpass filter, each with individual resonance control, produce exotic and unique effect sounds. And thanks to its standard 3340 VCO, the Syrinx can also sound like a Pro-One lead voice.

Today, the Syrinx fetches up to seven (or eight!) times its original price. Which is in our opinion a bit of a joke, since the instrument’s hardware is mediocre (if not to say a little cheap). But the sound is very noble … and the instrument is extremely rare! Here are some pictures and soundfiles of the Syrinx …

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