MATRIXSYNTH: DIY Optigan / Orchestron Disc Player


Monday, December 13, 2010

DIY Optigan / Orchestron Disc Player


YouTube via gajeanalog | December 12, 2010 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes

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Optigan and Orchestron are optical organs manufactured in 1970s. One day I heard the sound and liked them, and thought I wanted to play them. However their manufacturing were terminated long time ago and nearly impossible for me to obtain. But the discs are still available, so I have a chance if I build the player by myself.

This is my DIY optical organ built from analog record turntable. It supports both Optigan and Orchestron discs."

Optical organ: spindle



Reading an Optigan disk

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