Farfisa Polychrome – A short demonstration

video upload by melodikakofoniko

"Farfisa Polychrome – A short demonstration (with added reverb).

My rarest (and most awesome) synth must be the Farfisa Polychrome. It's a thoroughly beautiful Italian string machine from the late 1970s with four independent sections, a BBD chorus, and a great phaser effect. It's kind of similar to the ARP Quadra (but without a mono section—everything here is purely divide-down based). It's similar in size to the Korg Trident or Elka Synthex (HUGE!) but even heavier! It's got a really otherworldly analog vocal chorus section that sounds unique and beautiful, especially when combined with the other sections.

The keybed has a really nice mechanical aftertouch mechanism, similar in construction to the one found in the Yamaha CS series (though this one works with a magnet and a Hall sensor). My Farfisa collection also includes the Soundmaker and the Synthorchestra—Farfisa's earlier but similarly unique and cool machines with a distinctive 1970s sound (compared to the Polychrome, which sounds quite different)."

You can find additional posts featuring the Farfisa Polychrome here.

Hainbach - Vive

video upload by HAINBACH

"Here is the second single of my upcoming album 'Vive' on Seil Records. Stream it now everywhere. Thank you for listening!

MUSIC: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"

matrix note: Some synth spotting with HAINBACH. You can find a studio tour with Anthony Marinelli here.

Pink Floyd's "Echoes" from Inside The Mix: Richard Wright Episode 1

video upload by EMEAPP and Mike Kiker

"Are you a fan of early Pink Floyd and their keyboardist, Richard Wright? We are too! We faithfully recreated his early setup and our Education Associate Mike Kiker delivers an instrumental remake of their beloved song, 'Echoes'. If you want to see a full technical rundown of the setup, go check out Episode 1 of 'Inside The Mix: Richard Wright'."

Hammond M-111, Farfisa Compact Duo CD/30, Fender Rhodes, piano, EMS SYNTHI AKS, and VCS3 Putney.

Also see Erik Norlander's Farfisa Compact Duo CD/30 Dual Keyboard Organ

Farfisa TK75 Homemade Custom Module Version ;) - feat. IK Multimedia UnoSynth

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"I cut my Farfisa TK75 Presets HomeKeyboard
Play Arturia Keystep Seq & Arp in Disco presets rhythm sync
TK75 Accompanist section plays in temporary sync
Line seq on IK Multimedia UnoSunth
Montarbo DREV 128 delay"

Farfisa Syntorchestra 4 Binson EC10

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

Vintage Audio Institute Italia Reverb

Farfisa Soundmaker

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Vemia listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

"A super musical Italian combo (strings, polysynth, monosynth) with aftertouch and preset editing capabilities. Visually, see photo, it works, but it's not a museum piece.

Technically 95% OK (some potentiometers crackle a little, strings 4' in one octave don't play, the same for strings 8' in another octave), which is still a great result for Soundmaker (about 7 years ago, a general overhaul was carried out - most CMOS and electrolytic capacitors were replaced + calibration).

Sound sample from this particular piece: http://mp3.bodyia.cz/Soundmaker.mp3

Personal pickup possible in Prague (CZ) or Essen (DE)."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Farfisa Syntorchestra with the Eventide SP 2016 [DEMO]

video upload by foleytronics fx repair

Farfisa Polychrome - Synth Choirs from the Heavens

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the rare Farfisa Polychrome built in Italy in 1978.

Huge thanks to the people who facilitated this video!

0:00 Intro
1:19 History
3:11 Demo 1: Chromeo
4:13 Polychrome Breakdown
10:54 Demo 2: Gleaning Power of Fisa
12:04 Hainbach and the Polychrome
14:28 Demo 3: Farfisa Away
15:50 Sample Instrument & Summary
16:40 Outro Performance"

Snowing Farfisa

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"After many years, it's finally snowing here! The Farfisa SG-61 plays for the snow...
LiveJam as is with Farfisa SG-61 in Echopad app on old iPad2

Farfisa SG-61 - 1983 analog presets and rhythm portable keyboard
8 poly sounds - 8 mono sounds - 8 presets rhythm pattern
All sounds from Farfisa SG-61

Farfisa SG-61 pure performance at Claudio Capponi Farfisa Museum:"

Farfisa SG 61

video upload by Claudio Capponi

"SG 61 organo elettronico Farfisa
http://www.capponiclaudio.it/"

Farfisa TK75 feat. 2 Korg Monotron for channel - One Note Dance Rhythm Preset for Acid Christmas

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Farfisa TK75 (Presets Home Keyboard Made in Italy) playing One Note "Dance" Rhythm Preset thru Korg Monotron in right channel and Monotron Delay in right channel."

24 December 2025

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

Logan Piano Strings Synthesizer, CRB Oberon, Farfisa Polychrome, Elka Drummer One

FARFISA POLYCHROME (1979)

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

"Chapters
..................
00:00 Musical Interlude 1
01:29 description
02:08 Vocal Chorus (Chor) section
04:00 Strings section
04:45 Musical Interlude 2
05:11 Ensemble (polyphonic Synth / Brass) section
05:51 Modulation (chorus)
06:12 Phaser
07:40 Musical Interlude 3
08:40 General Controls (double octave, white noise and after touch)
10:48 Percussive (Piano) section
12:15 Muscial Interlude 4

FARFISA POLYCHROME - 1979
A gigantic instrument with an equally huge sound - was this the ultimate string machine of the era? With 4 independent sections of Divide Down-based instruments with lots of modulation capabilities - our bets are in. The Polychrome uses octave-divider technology to achieve full polyphony meaning you can effectively play a 61 note chord.

It's a big-boned piece of gear, wide and surprisingly deep - it shares the same measurements as the ELKA SYNTHEX but adds a couple of kilos of weight - this to comfortably fit all the circuit boards inside.

We have an additional unit available for purchase - in excellent condition with the original carrying bag included - if you're interested please don't hesitate to contact us for more info, price and photos.

Most of the Farfisa Polychrome specifications are in the video as text already but a quick spec sheet would look like this :

There are four main instrument groups with individual preset sounds that are selectable one at a time

1. Percussive - 6 presets in. all (Piano, Harpsichord, Clavichord and the latest in modern piano emulation - Honky Tonk). This section is equipped with a dedicated filter with Brilliance, Decay and Emphasis parameters, effectively it doubles as a polyphonic synthesizer section.

2. Strings - 1 single preset with 3 octaves selectable simultaneously to form a massively huge string section.

3. Ensemble - 3 Brass preset sounds with an expanded filter section of brilliance and emphasis filter as well as attack and decay controls. There's an error in the video text here : all presets are 'free' - meaning you can adjust the parameters of all sounds. You can get a wide variety of sounds here, from synth leads to basses, brassy chords, you name it.

4. Vocal Chorus - Now this is special : 3 haunting choir preset sounds with an additional free mode, with access to Resonance and Cutoff parameters."

Farfisa SG-61 (1983 analog presets personal keyboard) - ReSlice & Enso Looper LiveJam

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Farfisa SG-61 - 1983 analog presets and rhythm portable keyboard
8 poly sounds - 8 mono sounds - 8 presets rhythm pattern
"Disco" rhythm preset sample in ReSlice iPad app for a new custom rhythm groove
Enso Looper live jam - FAC Alteza reverb - Nembrini delay on Audiobus matrix
All sounds from Farfisa SG-61
Farfisa SG-61 pure performance at Claudio Capponi Farfisa Museum:"

Farfisa SG 61

video upload by Claudio Capponi

"SG 61 organo elettronico Farfisa"

http://www.capponiclaudio.it/

Erik Norlander's Farfisa Compact Duo CD/30 Dual Keyboard Organ

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by moogfoundation

via this Reverb listing

"A rare vintage combo organ with that unmistakable Farfisa sound. Removable, fold-out bottom reveals fold-down legs (one or two screws missing but still functional) and hard-wired power cable. Cable connects to the external Farfisa F/AR unit which provides power and contains the spring reverb. This unit is functionally good but it could use some internal contact cleaning in a few areas. We coaxed some very usable tones out of it in the demo video! The case itself has been "well-loved," showing moderate surface scuffs from travel.

–

This is the Compact Duo CD/30, one of Farfisa’s higher-end models from the late ’60s; basically a two-manual version of the Compact with expanded voicing and richer tone-shaping options. A favorite among garage rockers, psych bands, and analog synth fans alike.

Features:

Two manuals (upper and lower keyboards) for split/layered playing
Vibrato, tone boost, and percussion controls
Bass and organ voices with classic Farfisa tabs
Mark I version
The Compact Duo was used extensively by Pink Floyd (Echoes, etc.); a favorite for its gritty tone and punchy presence on stage and in the studio.

30% of the sale supports the Bob Moog Foundation, preserving the legacy of electronic music and inspiring future generations."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Erik Norlander's Farfisa Combo Compact I 61-Key Organ

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by moogfoundation

via this Reverb listing

"Vintage Italian combo organ with classic '60s tone in a sharp-looking chassis. It sounds awesome, especially through FX pedals. 60s Brit pop sounds, naturally, but also early Pink Floyd psychedelic vibes. This unit needs repair, but it’s a great low-cost restoration project for someone handy!

The unit powers up and makes sounds, but the voltage to the keyboard needs adjusting. In the embedded YouTube demo video, a successful demo can be heard in the C scale, but all of the following keyboard voltage issues exist (potentially among others): C in the bass octave plays an F below; B in the bass octave plays a D# below and is too soft; G# in the bass octave is too soft.

Other issues:

Vibrato doesn't work. All Vibrato switches have some effect on the tone, but there is no actual vibrato
Reverb doesn't work. Reverb has a tube preamp (cool!)
Bass 16 / Strings 16 - same issues as bass octave but an octave higher
Bass 16 / Strings 16 - C2 and B2 do not sound
Flute 8 / All 8' stops - same issues as #6 and 7 but an octave higher again
Top C note sticks mechanically
This lot does NOT include the bass or volume pedals.

This organ is built in combination with its own carrying case. The top lid is removed to reveal the organ, and the bottom opens up to storage for wires and the fold-out, built-in legs (shown in some of the images). This lid is missing the suitcase-style carrying handle, which is likely easily replaceable. The case itself also has a crack on the right side.

The Farfisa Compact is known for its bright, buzzy organ tones and reedy bite, perfect for psych rock, garage, and early synth-pop textures. Whether you’re restoring it for stage use or just want that iconic combo organ flavor in your studio, this is a great piece to start with.

Details:

Multiple tone tabs for organ voices and percussion
Built-in vibrato (needs repair, as mentioned) and tone booster
49 keys with bass section on lower range
There is nothing like the sound of a Farfisa organ. Heard on classic tracks by Pink Floyd, The Doors, and The B-52s, these organs helped define the sound of '60s and '70s rock, and still holds its own in modern music.

30% of the sale goes to the Bob Moog Foundation, supporting electronic music history, innovation, and education."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Hainbach Introduces outta-control Italian Synths!

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"When I visited Hainbach at his amazing studio in Berlin, and he introduced me to a whole new world of sound—rare Italian synths that completely reset my thinking. The Farfisa Polychrome is hands down the best string machine I’ve ever heard, with rich choir and synth textures and a built-in phaser that sounds like no other effect I’ve used. The Webo Welson (late 70's) is a rockin’ beast with ripping oscillators, tearing portamento, and beautifully saturated presets that just ooze character. And then there’s the Realton Variophon Gig—a breath-controlled synth that lets you shape the timbre with your mouth. It’s expressive, has rich variable noisy modulation goodness, and is unlike any vocoder or synth I’ve ever played.

Hainbach really opened my ears to a sound palette I didn’t even know existed. He’s a very generous to hang with, and I left his studio totally inspired to create new music. You will too."

Farfisa Soundmaker 61-Key String Synthesizer

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

CLICK FOR MORE »

Farfisa Syntorchestra

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Farfisa Superpartner Bravissimo drumcomputer drumbox rhythm box

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

"Farfisa Superpaertner Bravissimo drumcomputer drumbox rhythm box rare

This rare rhythm box was removed from big organ .

Until it was removed the drummy worked well.

It comes with papers and schematic.

Nice cool unit with uniq sound - ready for your project !"

CLICK FOR MORE »

Farfisa Syntorchestra (1975) - famoused used by Klaus Schulze, Manuel Göttsching & Vangelis

video upload by 3L3C7RON1C MU51C

"Effects from the Roland RSP-550 (1990)"