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Introduction Analog synthesizers and digital sequencers have been at the core of innovative electronic music for 40 years. In the 1970's a number of companies sprang up in the USA and designed a series
of amazing products - ARP, E-mu Systems, Oberheim and Sequential Circuits. Most of these designs have been lost in the digital software music revolution, yet the original hardware is sought after by musicians for the warmth, precision and
character. However buying and using old equipment is increasingly frustrating - so wouldn't it be nice to have these designs re-invented and manufactured today with current components?
Analog Metropolis Since 2002 I have been developing and manufacturing analog synthesizer modules for the
new age - the 21st century. A variety of legacy circuits from the past recast with modern high quality components, as well as modern cutting edge designs which transform the modular synthesizer into a hybrid landscape of analog and digital
electronics.
This is the Analog Metropolis, literally a city of analog. From traditional VCO's, VCF's, VCA's and Envelope Generators to new Voltage Processors and
sleek digital control surfaces and displays. These designs are available in 2 formats:
Completed FracRac modules are coming on stream during 2008, more details will be announced on the web site as products become available. Project Notes for
building modules from the PCb's are available for download.
Custom Synthesizer Design I also undertake custom analog
sythesizer design assignments. So if you need replacement E-mu Systems or ARP sub modules, a new digital SCI 700 Programmer or a PCB for a SSM2030 VCO, then please email me with your requirements.
Athestic Design Developing remarkable electronics is only half the job. To create music from
hardware the musician has to be inspired by the control surface and ergonomics as well as the sound. I have taken care to design the front panels of the modules I use in my studio with these factors in mind, using design cues from the past
- control knobs, switches, LED's and displays. Take a look at the pictures on the web site to see what can be achieved. Synth candy!
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FracRac modules on the way:
- Dual VCA
- Single VCA
- ARP "Moog" Filter
- ARP 2-pole Filter
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E-mu Systems - The Archives
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You can find the original Emulator Archive web site with details of legacy E-mu Systems products here:
Archives
Other web sites now provide support so if you need OS diskettes or floppy drives please try:
www.route66studios.com.
Legacy E-mu Systems user manuals are still available for download in the Manual section of the Archives.
But for E-mu Systems products and technical support please go to:
www.emu.com
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