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Anyone know more about this one? SYNLAB?
Update: some audio on KlangBureau (look for Synlab FM bits). Some notes via the AH archives:
“Again from the nord modular list, this might be of interest to everyone. Pics of the synlab and closeups of some modules can be found here. Looks like a nice copy of the arp 2500 design with many more types of modules and more features per module. Very impressive indeed! And from what i've read, it fills an entire room and it cost about 350,000 to build back in the day.”
“SYNLAB - big-as-a-house modular. Rare as hen's teeth. 'Probably the most impressive synthesiser ever made'”
"just read the book again [A-Z of Analogue Synths] and it wasn't that studio at
all but the ICEM computer music institute in Essen. Also, the name of the synth was SYNLAB."
Update: be sure to check out the comments of this post for more info and links.
the mighty moogulator at sequencer.de
ReplyDeletehas some info and scans of the original brochure(s).
here
it appears to be unique. the only one is at ICEM institute (Institute for Computer-music and Electronic Media) in Essen, Germany. nice one!
Man that sliders for routing seems horor. Just like the 2500.
ReplyDeleteIt's not THAT big. Why, it's barely enormous. Like maybe only the size of 4 or 5 2500s. phff.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.quantum-source.com/images/UltBill.jpg
ReplyDeleteNow that is a big modular ;)
That is a pretty seriously awesome looking synth... I really like the look of of using patch matrixes instead of cables all over the place, which can be neat in a sloppy confusing way too, but no idea how functional they really are since I don't have one. Ya know, if you can play battleship on them or not too. Wish I knew someone around me that had one I could try.
ReplyDeleteI checked the audio link and it sounds like and Arp too. More like a 2600 with a 4012 filter.
ReplyDeleteI found this page with more pictures:
ReplyDeleteI read somewhere about EMS and its revival (Musicthing?). Those patch matrix panels are around 300 pounds - 600$ - each now....
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