Vermona ’14 Analogsynthesizer Monophonic Lead- and Bass-Synthesizer Now Available

You might remember back in October it was announced the Vermona '14 was entering production. It appears production has completed and there will only be a total of 222 units available. You can find previous posts on the Vermona '14 including video here.

Details on the release via Vermona:

"With the completion of the ’14 Analogsynthesizer, a long fostered dream becomes true: The design and realization of an uncompromising synthesizer for instrumentalists.

Equality of haptics and sound
To us, expressive play means a balanced relation between melodic virtuosity and sound shaping. In our ’14 Analogsynthesizer, these factors unite in full equality: Keyboard, pitch- and modulation-wheels are incomplete without the additional controls and switches of the remaining control surface. These offer direct access to each individual sound shaping parameter of the synthesis engine.

The ’14 Analogsynthesizer is perfectly suited for distinctive solo and bass sounds including dynamic and individual sonic variations which are completely under your control at any time.

Uncompromising circuit implementation
The components being responsible for the sound-generation and -shaping are based upon our proved and tested circuits of PERfourMER MKII and Mono Lancet ’15. However, we did not just carry over these circuits but have adapted and refined these specifically for the ’14 Analogsynthesizer. Besides stability and musicality, we paid great attention to an intuitive and practical scaling of each and every sound parameter.

The ’14 Analogsynthesizer follows the classic subtractive synthesis structure: a versatile lowpass molds the sound-source being created by two powerful analog oscillators. Typical for Vermona instruments, the sound is warm, round, classy and offers musical authority in the mix.

Handmade in our electroacoustic manufacture in Germany
There a hundreds of work steps from the assembly of the circuit boards to the final, rigorous quality assurance of the finished instrument. Without exception, these steps are carried out with skilled craftsmanship and expert precision in our Elektroakustische Manufaktur in Erlbach, Germany.

Each ’14 Analogsynthesizer is an outstanding instrument and leaves our manufacture as one of just 222 units."

Vermona's Long Awaited Analog Synth ’14 Set to Ship Next Month

First teased Christmas Eve, 2014, the Vermona '14 is getting ready to ship.

via Vermona:

"Finally, we started producing the first ’14 Analogsynthesizers. And it’s about time - after all, we plan to deliver the first units next month.

It’s awesome seeing how the individual parts merge into something beautiful that we worked so hard on. But looking beautiful is not the point. In the end, each instrument has to fulfill our high tonal standards. Thus each synthesizer will be carefully adjusted and checked and has to pass our obligatory endurance test. A thing well done needs time.

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VERMONA 14 - Analog Synthesizer Sounds 【SYNTH DEMO】

Published on Feb 22, 2019 synth4ever

"With circuits adapted from the PERfourMER MKII and Mono Lancet ’15, the '14 was built with stability and musicality in mind, with special attention given to approachability and stellar sound quality.

The '14 Analog synthesizer is a classic subtractive synth: a beefy lowpass filter shapes the sound of the two powerful analog oscillators. Like Vermona's other analog synth options, the sound is markedly warm and round, demanding attention and adapting smoothly to a variety of genres.

It has 2 VCOs (sine, saw, rectangle), mixer, LPF filter (12, 18 and 24 db), 2 envelopes (ADSR), LFO (saw up, saw down, square, triangle, sine, S&H), VCO Modulation,, arpeggiator, MIDI and various other features.

In this demo I showcase some sounds from the Vermona 14 including noise type patches, sample & hold, arpeggiator, LFO tweaking and more. The Vermona 14 is a very high quality subtractive analog monosynth with great sounds and capabilities."

New Vermona '14 - Analog Keyboard Synthesizer

You might remember Vermona's teaser posted here in December.

Some new info is in via Amazona.de. It's in German, so here's a rough translation in Googlish:

"Vermona '14 - an unconventional name. Just before the Vermona team departed for NAMM, offered, quasi in passing, the opportunity to take a quick look at the new synthesizer. Here are the first impressions.

The analog synthesizer is a full-blown version of the Lancet module. The 3½-octave keyboard (44 keys) has a pleasant synth-action keyboard and the housing and the controls make a solid, reliable impression. The large panel promises a safe handling on stage.

structure
Vermona '14 is monophonic, a duophoner mode as it is presently just hip is not provided. The sound production have two identical VCOs with sine, sawtooth and square (PWM) and two sub oscillators, with a sinus, with a rectangle that can be mixed to the mixer. In the mixer, signals can override what appears roughly three LEDs. The VCO can be synchronized and also provide, if necessary on a fixed pitch. Noise and External In enhance the sound sources.

The filter is not a multi-mode, but only a low-pass, but corresponds to the most common applications.

The slope can be switched between 12, 18 and 24 dB. Also filter FM is possible. Two fast ADSR envelopes and LFO accept the modulation."

And of course click the pics to view editable parameters.  You'll find a few audio demos at Amazona.de here.

(Vermona '14): "Rumba in Blue" (MIDI-Synth)

Published on May 25, 2019 Kris Lennox

"Listen to the sound of that thing. For a straight-up mono tone, the '14 is hard to beat. In this recording I'm playing with a range of tones, from a rave sawtooth sound (i.e 0:51), to something more akin to a Polivoks (2:21 ish). In fact, when the filter is backed off a little, the '14 can sound very similar to the old Polivoks. I'd certainly understand if someone on hearing only the few seconds @ 2:21 thought they were hearing a Polivoks.

This track I wrote in the DAW (as a MIDI file). The '14 keyboard is decoupled, and I'm sending MIDI from the DAW to the '14 (via the mio cable). The MIDI is a straight 127 velocity value; it is simply the filter/settings etc on the '14 giving the sense of dynamic variation (if creating works with huge filter variation, I generally keep velocities within a narrow bandwidth, as certain filter positions can kill notes at lower velocities).

The piece, despite being for monosynth, is written to sound like three parts. Tricky to compose in this manner when harmony is non-existent - but worth the effort.

MIDI files are probably to electronic musicians what sheet music is to Classical players. I like the idea of someone else taking a MIDI file, running it through their own synth/modular, and doing their own thing with it. To me, this is the same as a Classical pianist sitting down and giving their own interpretation of a work.

Of course, electronic musicians will know MIDI files are like gold dust. They are the key.

Rather than holding on to my own MIDI files, I'm happy to sell them on. I'm also happy for others to run any of my MIDI live, release tracks on their own albums, splice the original file and use as they wish etc. If anyone wants the MIDI file for this track, I'm willing to sell it for £25 (paypal). Again, do what you want with it when you have it. The fun is doing your own thing.

PS I'll likely upload quite a few midi-controlled works, as I like the idea of others having access to the files and potentially creating their own versions. That, plus I plan on uploading videos of multiple synths driven simultaneously i.e Matrixbrute/Vermona/Odyssey etc.

Enjoy (the '14 really does have a great tone)

And if interested in the MIDI file, just email me (krislennoxpiano@gmail.com)

All best
Kris"

Vermona'14 solo, GRP A4 Sequence

Published on Apr 13, 2020 coyotesynth

"This video is a short teaser of the forthcoming album made by Fabien Labonde, album in which I did those 2 short contributions, as many other musicians.

Vermona'14 is a great and expressive analog monosynth, with many modulations (filter on modwheel, vibrato on aftertouch, great keyboard action). When Fabien asked me for a solo on this track, it was obvious the Vermona'14 would be the one to make it.

GRP A4 is used on a bass sequence later in the track.

Please note this is still under progress, it still miss real drums and other instruments, but what you hear are the final takes from my side."

Vermona'14 & ARP2600FS with Arturia FX Collection

coyotesynth

"The Vermona'14 is a great keyboard controller for the ARP2600FS.
In this video, the Sequencer is used to control both synths, with a random gate. ModWheel control frequency cutoff on both synths.

Vermona'14 is on the left channel, ARP2600FS is on the right channel, providing a stereo sequence.

After 3'17" minutes of tweaking on both synths (cutoff/resonance), some Arturia FX from the FX collection are used."

The Ever I #1 (Vermona 14, GRP A4, Motif XF7)

adnmusic

Vermona '14 comes in at 3:17, GRP A4 at 4:35.

In order of appearance :
Unmesh Banerjee : kanjira and tablas
Emmanuel Burette : drums
Gregory Erb : electric and acoustic guitars
Laurent Pelletier : Vermona 14 and GRP A4 synths
and Fabien Labonde : composition, synths, Lag bass guitar, kalimba, mix and video editing.

Vermona '14 + Vermona perFOURmer. inverted EG on filter on '14 DEMO

Published on Nov 9, 2018 Mark Pigott

"Demo of the Inverted EG on filter on the Vermona '14.
Polychained to Vermona perFOURmer
Backed up by Blofeld keybed preset H042 'Vapid'"

An Update on Vermona's Analog '14 Keyboard Synthesizer

via Vermona:

"How time flies. It dates back to January 2015, when we presented a first prototype of our ’14 Analogsynthesizer at the NAMM show. We also showed the unit on this year’s winter NAMM as well as on Superbooth 16 (1), along with an announced delivery date for this summer. Well, the summer slowly ends... but where is the ’14 Analogsynthesizer?

Previous history
Last year, we were happy celebrating our company’s 25th anniversary. VERMONA is an important part of this – a brand we revived in 2001 by introducing the DRM1 (2). To celebrate this jubilee year, we planned for something special: an uncompromising instrument, handmade in our Elektroakustischen Manfaktur: The ’14 Analogsynthesizer.

Much too early, Bernd Haller (3), the company’s co-founder, experienced engineer of electronics and passionate musician, deceased early in the same year. All of a sudden we had to rethink our plans and projects. We decided to postpone the synthesizer-project for the time being.

Current status
We revisited the project early this year and have now reached the exciting stage.

The ’14 Analogsynthesizer is no of-the-peg-instrument. Each unit is carefully manufactured by hand and needs its time to reach completion. From mid October on, we will accept first orders and start delivery in November. More details about the order process, scope of delivery, pricing and unit limitations will be announced early in October.

Since the first public appearance of the ’14 Analogsynthesizer, we consistently receive requests for this instrument. We thank you for your patience and your persistence. The wait is soon over and we assure, it was worthwhile!

Your VERMONA crew from the
Elektroakustischen Manufaktur, Erlbach"

Multiphonic Mahem Demo (Vermona `14 ARP + 2 Abyss + 2 Monotribes)

Published on Jan 31, 2019 Mark Pigott

"Vermona `14 as controller set to LFO clocked ARP (which you will see me changing LFO ((left)) and ARP type ((right)) on the `14.
`14 acts as MIDI controller for duophonic Monotribes + 2 Dreadbox Abyss in 4 VCO poly mode each.

Percussion: Waldorf Blofeld C118 Àrp Drums + 4 on the floor snares from TT-78."

14 plus 6

Published on May 3, 2019 Oliver G

"Short impression of two wonderful modern analog synthesizers, the limited masterpiece Vermona ’14 and the modern classic Sequential Prophet 6. German and US craftmanship combined.

The Vermona ’14 improvisation focusses on the expressional capabilities of the instrument (via mod-wheel and aftertouch). The patch is starting with only a single (!) VCO. Afterwards, the first of two sub-oscillators and then the second VCO playing a third above the first are blended in.

The delay on the ’14 is provided by a Source Audio Nemesis Delay stomp-box.

Starting in the second third of the track, the Sequential Prophet 6 plays a sequence that has been pre-programmed with the patch. The Prophet is MIDI-synced to the Roland TR-8S which also provides the drum track.

No external effects other than channel EQ and master limiter
No editing, no MIDI sequencing, recorded directly into Cubase

© 2019 by Oliver Gruensteidl a.k.a. FunKeyLicious"

Vermona '14 Analogsynthesizer SN 211/222 w/ Food Pedal & Certificate of Authenticity

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via this auction

Date of Manufacture 10/08/2022

"This rare and stunningly gorgeous instrument is a limited edition (#211 out of 222) Vermona '14 Analogsynthesizer, hand-made in Germany by the venerable boutique company Vermona.

The '14 is extremely fun to play and it sounds absolutely beautiful. The build quality is unparalleled. I have never owned something that was built so lovingly. The blue finish with wood cheeks looks incredible in person and the encoders are rock solid and smooth as velvet.

It will come with its original box, dust cover, sustain pedal, power supply, and excellent user guide. I will take extreme care in packing and shipping it safely to you."

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NAMM 2015: Vermona 14 Mono Synthesizer

Published on Jan 24, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Vermona 14 Mono Synthesizer 14 Years of Vermona being back in the synth game"

Vermona '14 Analog synthesizer (O-124/222)

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"This item has been carefully examined and is covered by Kraft Music's 45-Day guarantee but original manufacturer's warranty does not apply. It may show signs of use and handling but is guaranteed to function as new. Take advantage of this great deal from Kraft Music today!

With the completion of the '14 Analogsynthesizer, a long-fostered Vermona dream comes true: the design and realization of an uncompromising synthesizer for instrumentalists.

Marriage of ergonomics and sound
For Vermona, 'expressive play' requires a balanced relationship between performance virtuosity and sound design. In the '14 Analogsynthesizer, these factors come together as equals: keyboard, pitch and modulation wheels are incomplete without the other controls and switches on the panel, which offer direct access to each individual sound-shaping parameter of the synthesis engine.

The '14 Analogsynthesizer is perfectly suited for distinctive solo and bass sounds, including dynamic and subtle sonic variations that are completely under your control at any time."

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Vermona '14: Jam in G

Published on Aug 10, 2019 Kris Lennox

"Hello all. Very busy the past while, hence no posts. But when the Vermona calls, the Vermona calls! Time for a jam on the '14. Great tone: great bass (try with headphones and the bass at the beginning/end will be very prominent). When I'm looking to have some fun/do a melodic/lyrical solo on a mono, it is almost always the '14 I turn to. Other synths have more features, but when it comes to nothing aside from the pure sound, I do have a soft spot for the '14.

Enjoy/all best
Kris"

Vermona PerFourMer MKII videos by ArchieMusicCanada

Published on Jan 23, 2015 ArchieMusicCanada

Unscripted adventure with the Vermona PERfourMER MKII

Playlist:
1. PERfourMANCE

"Unscripted adventure with the Vermona PERfourMER MKII"

2. Four Voices Improv - Vermona PERfourMER - Published on Dec 14, 2015

"PERfourMER improv with some processing then tape."

3. PERfourMER Poly Arpeggiator Session - Published on Nov 17, 2015

"A different look at the PERfourMER. A grittier, plucky, arpeggiator like demo. Video dubbed as best as I could. Single recording with only the PERfourMER's 4 voices. Light reverb and delay then printed to 1/4 in. tape (Studier Revox PR99 MKIII). Enjoy!"

4. PERfourMER May 2015 Demo - Published on May 25, 2015

5. Vermona PERfourMER MKII polyphony - Published on Nov 27, 2014

"I just recieved my Vermona PERfourMER MKII and just hooked it up. Not a lot of videos on the unit on YouTube. Especially demoing the possibilities of polyphony (which i am interested in play more with) Here is a quick diddle recorded with my cellphone. Audio was recorded into Logic and added some delay and reverb. Video might be a little out of sync from the video. Yes the OSCs were a little out of tune. Shortly after the video I tuned them up. Once tuned, they do stay pretty well."

6. Vermona PERfourMER MKII Poly Demo 2 - Published on Dec 4, 2014

"Another polyphony style demo of the Vermona PERfourMER MKII. Recored raw into Apple Logic. No processing. Tried to sync video to recording as best as i could. Not so interesting melody but some tweaks that can be done in poly mode. I didn't get to crazy but explored some possibilities. Only scratched the surface though..."

7. Vermona PERfourMER MKII polyphony - Published on Nov 27, 2014

"I just recieved my Vermona PERfourMER MKII and just hooked it up. Not a lot of videos on the unit on YouTube. Especially demoing the possibilities of polyphony (which i am interested in play more with) Here is a quick diddle recorded with my cellphone. Audio was recorded into Logic and added some delay and reverb. Video might be a little out of sync from the video. Yes the OSCs were a little out of tune. Shortly after the video I tuned them up. Once tuned, they do stay pretty well."

(Vermona '14): "Ukraine/Tetra"

Published on Feb 14, 2020 Kris Lennox

"Vermona '14. Single mono line in 6/4. Recorded a few times/different patch each time. Layered in the DAW. Monstrous bass. Rave on!
Here's the Soundcloud link - https://soundcloud.com/user-736798162...

Best
Kris"

Vermona '14

video upload by rimela

"Multitrack recording of the Vermona '14. All sounds are made with the '14. All processing in Ableton Live."

(Vermona '14) Debussy: Syrinx

Published on Oct 17, 2018 Kris Lennox

"Debussy's 'Syrinx', here performed on synth. Original is, of course, solo flute - but it translates very, very well to synth - especially the Vermona, given its expressive qualities.

I'm working on a project at present for a client, hence a different instrument from the norm (i.e. the Vermona is out anyway).

The Vermona is something of a rare beast. Even rarer is hearing a full performance on the '14. It should probably be kept that way i.e. very elusive ;)

I chose Debussy to illustrate the Vermona for a few reasons, namely:

1) It is a great piece for showing off the highly expressive capabilities of the Vermona

2) I'm working on dance music at present, and Debussy makes a refreshing change :)

The tone I've went for here is very unusual/odd - this is to complement the nature of the music. Vermona's tone is stunning. Possibly the finest tone of any modern analog mono. The MB has far greater sound design capabilities - but for a pure tone, there aren't many synths to touch this.

Coloured score on the wall is Syrinx. I often colour to define sections. Great way of quickly showing/identifying structure.

Performance duration of this recording is longer than most recordings. Synths, unlike flute players, don't have the all-very human worry of running out of breath :) as such, phrases can be given full space/length. I personally think the piece sounds great on a synth such as this.

PS here's a link to the score - http://imslp.eu/files/imglnks/euimg/2...

Best
Kris"