The Spectrum Synthesiser: a mixture of EMS Synthi, Sequential Pro-One and Roland SH-5. It’s simply one of the most outstanding monophonic analog synthesizers in history. A synthesizer with some big plusses and… Read More
Category: 2017
genoQs Octopus – the noble MIDI-Step-Sequencer
We have to admit that the genoQs Octopus is a step-sequencer of extremely noble design. Even if it’s a little tricky to operate, its appearance is gorgeous, making this sequencer one of… Read More
Korg PS-3100: The Emperor’s New Clothes
First, the title is not quite correct. The Emperor in H. C. Andersen’s famous tale is … well, naked. Anyway, “new clothes” is what our story is about. Second, this… Read More
Pioneer/DSI AS-1 Synthesizer: Comparable with …
… a Sequential Pro-One? You might come to this conclusion when listening to the attached video. (Possibly) surprising result: Soundwise, there is very little difference between the two instruments. However, it is… Read More
Roland D-05 – Walkthrough with Legowelt
Legowelt (Danny Wolfers) introduces the boutique synthesizer Roland D-05, a reincarnation of the classic D-50. That revolutionary instrument helped define the sound of the late ‘80s with its instantly recognizable… Read More
Book Recommendation: PUSH TURN MOVE (by Kim Bjørn)
PUSH TURN MOVE – one of the best and most comprehensive synthesizer books ever. And one of the most unusual ones. Strictly speaking, PUSH TURN MOVE is not just about… Read More
Juergen Haible JH-3200 PolyKorg Clone
The JH-3200 PolyKorg Clone was made by Juergen Haible, the ingenious analog synth guru, who sadly passed away in 2011. Haibles designs and ideas are still alive, though – see http://jhaible.com for some… Read More
E-MU AUDITY – the ultimate analog synthesizer prototype
How nice would it have been IF … Well, IF in 1980 Sequential Circuits would have continued license fee payments for the Prophet-5 (E-MU patents on keyboard scanning, SSM circuits)… Read More
FUSEBOX – a 3-VCO-Synth by Analogue Solutions
FUSEBOX is a compact true analog mono synth in a neat, smart, small package. We call it “little brother” of the POLYMATH. Aside from the MIDI chip (which has to… Read More
GRANULAR Synthesizer Tasty Chips GR-1
Well, that sounds exciting. No talk of “oscillators here” and “filter there”, no: this is a GRANULAR synthesizer, the Tasty Chips Electronics GR-1. A hardware musical instrument, offering hands-on controls to create… Read More