Title link takes you to shots via this auction."Vintage 6 Voice Analogue Polysynth (1984) The Xpander is an amazing synth.. few question its reputation as the most versatile and powerful analogue synth from the 80s. Programming possibilites are endless, the internal modulation matrix allows for sound design simply not possible in any other analogue synth of its time. It has a very unique sound, somewhat more mature and refined than the older Oberheim synths, but still having the signature Oberheim tone, in a somewhat more subdued way. In some ways it can also be more aggressive than the older oberheims, the 1pole filter is a killer.. have a listen to Sasha's "Xpander" track and you will hear immediately the character of the 1pole filter in this machine..
So many more features, 6 individual outs for each voice, individual cv/gate inputs to each voice, excellent midi specs, 5 LFOs, 5 envelopes, 3 tracking generators, 4 ramp generators, lag processors, 15 filter types.. too much stuff to mention, there is nothing else like it.
I suggest reading this soundonsound article for a thorough breakdown of this synth.
via Loscha.
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