via this auction
Here's a bit of synth history. If you aren't interested in the auction, do note that is the first Synton Syrinx ever and that is Felix Visser, the creator of the Syrinx.
"This [picture] is number 02/10 of a strictly limited edition, and will be signed and numbered by Felix Visser, former boss of the famous synth and vocoder company, Synton. The synth itself, serial number 0001, Felix Visser's personal machine, will be sold at VEMIA in the next few weeks, and number 01/10 will be given to the winning bidder."
I just looked up syrinx in the dictionary... other than the obvious Rush reference (at least, it's more obvious to nerds like me), a syrinx is either a set of pan pipes or a bird larynx. Either definition is perfect for a synth...
ReplyDeleteI see that Felix is selling the CEMS instrument I learned electronic music on. Here's a picture of it from that time:
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Jumpin jehosophat, Richard. That's akin to using a Terex Titan to learn how to drive! :o)
ReplyDeleteSyrinx was the beloved of Pan. He magically changed her into reed because he was jealous of her flirting with others. Then he made his Pan flute out of this reed.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, it IS the instrument. It goes without Joel, he is too precious.