Silver Machines R-Enigiser (clone Orgon system)

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"Rare replica of the almighty Orgon Enigiser.

Is in perfect working condition.

I will upload some less flashy picture over the weekend, but thats the one I have for now :)

If you don't know the fantastic sounds of the Synth, check this out:

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Has some funky behaviour at times, which is known for the machine.

Makes it even more organic and exciting.

Sound is not comparable to anything else.

Here some more Info:

re-worked, improved PCBs
much more reliable assembly
+4V guaranteed ENV1/2/3 triggering (works great with 0=OFF & +5V=ON levels)
PITCH IN with protection
The external PSU AC/DC adapter is INCLUDED (Eurostecker plug; US, AU etc. buyers need to purchase AC plug adapter to fit the local AC socket)

A single‑oscillator monosynth at this price needs something special to give it added zest. In the case of the Enigiser, that something is the Voltage Controlled Filter with a total of 15 different settings.

The filter type is selected by a combination of two knobs, Filter Input and Pole Output. The complete list of types available is: Low‑pass 1, Low‑pass 2, Low‑pass 3, Low‑pass 4, Phaser, 1‑Pole, 1‑Pole Notch, 1‑Pole Low‑pass, 2‑Pole Low‑pass, 3‑Pole Lowpass, Narrow‑Phase High Pass, Bandpass 1, Bandpass 2, Bandpass 3, Phase and & Bandpass.

To get a flavour of what all these actually sound like, let's look at each type in turn:

LOW‑PASS — the traditional filter type that everyone's familiar with. With cutoff frequency at maximum, the filter is open and all harmonics pass through. As the cutoff frequency is lowered, the filter is closed, removing higher harmonic components in the sound and eventually leaving only the fundamental tone. Adding resonance emphasises harmonics at the cutoff frequency.

HIGH‑PASS — As this filter is closed, low frequencies are removed; increased resonance boosts harmonics at the cutoff frequency. Produces a thin sound suitable for adding sparkle to hi‑hats and other sounds that rely on upper frequencies.

BAND‑PASS — passes those frequencies at the cutoff. Increasing resonance narrows the band‑pass response and boosts harmonics at the cutoff frequency. Produces a rather nasal sound

NOTCH — the opposite of a band‑pass filter, the notch removes harmonics at the cutoff frequency, leaving a gap whose width is determined by the resonance setting.

PHASE — the phase filter shifts harmonics around and above the cutoff frequency, creating a gentle sweeping effect.

If you think in terms of more poles equalling a steeper roll‑off of harmonics, you'll understand well enough. As an example, the Enigiser can switch between single‑pole operation right up to 4‑pole (24dB). A single‑pole filter has a more subtle effect than a 4‑pole and it's nice to be able to choose between so many different combinations. The Enigiser filter can produce a powerful self‑oscillation when resonance nears maximum; routing the main pitch CV to the control input enables the filter to be played as a tunedsound source.

Source:

w w w .soundonsound.com/reviews/orgon-systems-energiser"