Trax RetroWave R-1 – new audio-files

The Trax RetroWave R-1 is – in our opinion – among the best desktop analog synthesizers on the market. A full blown 1-VCO synth “Made in Britain”, with 2 sub-oscillators, 2 LFOs and a wonderful filter. MIDI and comprehensive CV in- and outputs complete this great piece of music instrument.

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Those of you who wanna know more about the RetroWave R-1 should read our review carefully.

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Jürgen Stiemert sent us new R-1 soundfiles (thanks!). We attached them to this blog (together with some files of the review).

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Have fun listening …

Trax RetroWave R-1

Monophonic Analog Synthesizer

Price: 340 GBP / approx. 390 Euros + shipping

Website Manufacturer:
www.traxcontrols.com

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