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"This is a completely assembled and working modular synth.
( Those unfamiliar with Formant may wish to google-search for background.
Search "Formant Modular" or "Elektor Formant" )
They were kits that hardcore electronic wizards assembled. This one has been built by a professional electronic technician and I have never seen so much attention to detail paid to the soldering, wiring layout and assembly. The builder was totally anal about putting this together.
This is a complete "Book 1" Kit, all hard-wired in a cabinet with a keyboard.
3 x VCO (multi-waveforms out)
3 x LFO (multi-waveforms out)
1 x VCA
2 x VCF
1 x RFM (parametric eq)
1 x COM (main output with bass, treble and mid eq)
2 x Ring Modulators
With patch-cables and connector for 61-note keyboard that has portmento and vibrato.
A 2x8 sequencer is also included. The synth itself is hardwired, meaning you don't need patch cables to make sounds. But you can add patch cables for extra deep modulation, sweeps, etc.
The VCFs cover the full range of Moog, Arp and Oberheim sounds via the LP, HP, BP and Notch selectable filters. In addition, there are unique sounds that the Formant is good at that I have never heard out of any other synthesizer.
It is basically (more than) equal to a Minimoog or Arp 2600, but allows deep depth for those wishing to create complex and layered custom synthesizer sounds like a filter sweep that goes on for days and days and days.
$2500 Firm."
NOTE: This is not for sale via Matrixsynth. Just pulled the details for reference and posterity. If you are interested in the unit, click on the title link and contact the seller.
The price is a touch high I think. I'd say 2000 is fair. This chap wants 2500.
ReplyDeleteFor 1200 more, you can get brand new (vs 70's or 80's), similar spec, from Modcan that has a lot more modulation capabilities and features to it.
I think it may be worth less. When I think of Formant, I think of Paia.
ReplyDeleteNo... The Elektor Formant is much more better than Paia and many more modular systems! The elektor Formant is amazing like Modular Moog! I have many big modulars synthesizer like ppg 300, moog 12, aries 300 etc.. and the elektor format is a grat piece, fat sound and very good versality, incredible multimode filter and big VCO's with the rare ua726. I love it! ;-)
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