The EML-101 was introduced in 1970 and featured 4 oscillators, 2 envelopes, a Sample & Hold (named Sampler) a multimode filter, preamp section, and a patchable interface. It was intended to compete with the Minimoog and ARP 2600, but it definitely has its own sound and offers a lot of modulation, including FM of oscillators and filter. What sets this apart though is the mixer section which overdrives at 50%, making it one of the filthiest sounds you've ever heard. This one has been modified to accept 1 volt/octave so it can be externally sequenced.
The Korg reissue ARP 2600 FS is an incredibly faithful reproduction. A 1:1 remake of the original vintage unit, it's got the sound, look, and feel of the ones from the 1970's, but with new sliders you'll actually enjoy playing. Korg even upgraded the included keyboard with an arpeggiator and mini step sequencer. To be complete, they included the 4012 and 4072 filter types, so you can try both. With a real spring reverb, balanced XLR outputs, and plenty of patch cables, you'll be playing Edgar Winters Frankenstein in no time at all!
Wow: when you first hear the Moog Muse, you'll wonder if your ears are deceiving you... An 8 voice analog polysynth with WYSIWYG interface, 3 oscillators with drive and dirt and a 12-bit stereo digital delay on the outputs? It's like half of a Moog One, but more! Delicious in every regard. Try it for yourself or watch my dumb demo wandering around.
The Matrixbrute is sneaky: with two classic analog filters and a panty-dropping mod matrix, it may just be the most complete analog monosynth ever made. With its WYSIWYG panel, everything is right there ready to play or tweak. Super inspiring sequencer will make you come up with riffs accidentally (on purpose) and you can truly modulate any knob you want with it. All of this runs through analog effects via a Bucket Brigade which yes, you can also modulate. If you can't make music with this, it's not your parents fault like everything else is!
If you remember the 80's and music spawned from that era, you remember the PPG and its direct descendant: the 3rd Wave. More than just "inspired by" this synth perfectly does what the PPG did: 8-bit digital waveforms through Rossum analog filter and circuitry. On top of that, each wavetable can scan through smoothly or stepped for a morphing wavetable which is freely programmable. With knob per function panel layout, it's an absolute joy to play and program.
...AND THATS NOT ALL!
It also holds the Prophet VS wavetables, allows you to import custom wavetables-- even from Serum-- and let you sample via its analog input. This is the most inspiring synth to come out in years. Rent it and find out why!
The new muSonics Vanilla synth is a remake of a modular Oberheim SEM voice in 5U form. Instead of engineering out the saturation, overdrive, and distortion, it was left in the filter, VCA's, and mixer section. It is loud and proud of its heritage, and absolutely jumps out of the speakers. Best of all, its self-contained, so if you always wanted to try 5U/Moog Unit system, here is your chance.
Technically not a synth, but.... This all-analog beast of a DJ mixer- co-designed by Richie Hawtin- has per channel hipass and lowpass filters, SCULPT EQ, 2 auxiliary sends, and DRIVE on each channel, all of which sound great and let you carve out each mix. It is very hands on and "playable", with luxurious build quality. Typically used as a DJ mixer, it can be used with line level signals like synths and drum machines. This is the best portable all-analog mixer available at any price, and the only one in Denver for rent!
It is the ultimate "live hardware set" mixer. Check it out in my sets around Denver.
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