Farfisa Syntorchestra

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

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

FARFISA SYNTORCHESTRA - Handmade Miniature 1/6 scale.

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FARFISA SYNTORCHESTRA vintage analog mono & poly brass and string synth

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Demo video previously posted here.

"A classic 70s kraut rock instrument, the very unique sounding Syntorchestra is a truly inspiring keyboard, with its polyphonic and monophonic sections.

This particular unit was serviced and most of the electrolytic caps were replaced, as well as cleaned and calibrated. It plays and sounds as it should, just check the video for a comprehensive demo and tips about this instrument.

Cosmetic is overall good, with some signs of wear here and there, mostly on the side cheeks, see pictures. Considering its age and build quality it still looks nice."

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Elka Twin 61 + Alesis Quadraverb

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"The Elka Twin 61 is a rare Italian string/organ/bass keyboard, built in the early 1980s. Fully polyphonic strings, organ, and other sounds, with monophonic bass section. It has 2 separate sections (A and B) with identical features. The sections can be combined and mixed together to create a huge wall of sound. It sounds super lush and early 80s – unlike typical 70s string machines. It has a great CEM3320 based phaser built in.

In this video both A and B sections are used – Organ for the part A and full strings for part B."

Elka Twin 61 (1981) + Farfisa Syntorchestra (1975) Quick demo

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"Lovely Italian vintage synthesizers.

FX used: Alesis Quadraverb plate 2"

Farfisa Syntorchestra Demo With an EMT 252 and Lexicon 200

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"Here is a Farfisa Syntorchestra from the early 70s; this synth is a classic Italian string machine with some really nice sounding presets - my favorite is piccolo. We ran it with Murray’s Lexicon 200 and Brett’s EMT 252, both of which are some of the finest digital reverbs the 80s had to offer."

Farfisa Syntorchestra demo and tech tips

video upload by ohm_studi_ohm

"i've serviced several Syntorchestra and I found out that because of the age, build quality and design limitation of the synth, owners can sometimes wonder if their unit is working and sounding how it should.
So here you have an example of a properly working unit, with its strength and weakness. These instrument are quite unique. Before I laid my hands on one I was not really convinced by the demos I heard. Sure is sounded nice but nothing to rave about. But I must admit that when you have the chance to play with one you get quite quickly drowned in its sound. There is something very unique about that instrument, nothing I can really compare it too. Especially when you play both sections together, something magical happens.
First part of the video is a quick performance using a Welson S12 drum machine and Vermona VRS23 for reverb. Second part is recorded dry from the synth with no production. I go over every sound and parameter of the synth in that section so you can compare to your unit.

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Trans Formanta Express

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"This is a take on Kraftwerk's =TEE= using the Soviet monster drum module Formanta UDS (for all percussion and fx). All other sounds were made with - Farfisa Syntorchestra - Roland VP-550 - Behringer VC-340 - Roland SH-101"

Kraut Rock Starter Pack SN 11904

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"Krautrock Starter Pack : A unique opportunity to fast track your studio.

Farfisa Syntorchestra - Serviced, re-capped and calibrated to Farfisa specs.

Elka Drummer One - Serviced, re-capped with new caps and transistors, power supply re-built, very low noise floor - this is the best sounding unit we've ever had - and we've had quite a few.

Schulte Compact Phasing A - excellent condition unit with a fresh, professional paint job, one knob cap is 3D printed. Foot switch is from the era but might not be original although we've seen others sold with it.

Neu Klang Kraut Rock Book - learn all about Krautrock with the definite book on the scene."

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Farfisa Syntorchestra

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Farfisa Syntorchestra 1 37-Key Vintage String Synthesizer

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"The first and best Farfisa Syntorchestra, rare and iconic vintage analog string synthesizer. Very good condition and fully working, nice wood finish, with detachable note stand."

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SAX or SUX? Farfisa Syntorchestra 4: Saxophone Preset

video upload by Reuben Jones

"Tell Farfisa in the comments if you think the saxophone preset on their Syntochestra 4 sounds like a sax, or if it sux! Bear in mind it's an analogue design from 1975-80!

This is a solo in an upcoming track.

Novation Supernova: chords and bass
Mario Maggi Synthex: background textures
Roland CR78 (VST): drums/perc

#synthsolo #vintagesynthesizer #electronicmusic #acidjazz #farfisasyntorchestra #synthex #novation"

Farfisa Syntorchestra SN 484

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"Extensively serviced Farfisa Syntorchestra - almost complete recap of the whole machine - power supply, mono and poly sections as well as all keyboard caps.

Calibrated mono and poly sections and tuned to specifications - sounds just as it should.

Some scratches and dings - please take a look at the photos.

220 volt power with EU plug.

No UK, Norway or Switzerland shipping sorry"

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Farfisa Syntorchestra 37-Key String Synthesizer

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"This is a players machine for serious analog synth lovers, Polyphonic + Mono sections (so called 'Stereo')."

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Farfisa Syntorchestra first contact

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"This Syntorchestra was in really bad condition, but luckily it could be revived. It still needs some work, but I´m already loving the sound (As a huge krautrock fan, I really can´t help it) The polysection oscillator was completely dead, luckily I found a working substitute here: http://www.flatkeys.co.uk/

Also a huge shout-out to Verde for helping me in repairs: https://www.verdeaudio.com/"

Farfisa Syntorchestra

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"Very nice Farfisa Syntorchestra, excellent exemplar. It's so very clean, well maintained, used in studio only. It has been recently serviced so perfect working, sounds amazing!"

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1970's Farfisa Syntorchestra

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"This is an awesome poly/mono synth from Farfisa that we just got back from getting serviced (the front switches were previously damaged) but it is fully functional now. There is some light cosmetic wear throughout the synth but it's generally in pretty great shape for it's age. This is a nice straightforward string machine and 2VCO mono synth. It's got a very basic feature set but it more than makes up for it in how it sounds."

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A visit to the Marche Synth Museum

video upload by Guido Scognamiglio

"A visit to the Marche Synth Museum
Museo Del Synth Marchigiano (e Italiano)
July 2023
https://www.museodelsynth.org/"

Some of the synths featured on their site:

Eko Computerrythm
Elka Synthex
CRB Oberon
Crumar Spirit
Farfisa Compact Duo
Welson Symphony
Crumar Compac Synth
CRB Uranus 2
Elka Rhapsody
Farfisa Syntorchestra
Milton Gemichord
Logan String Melody

I also spotted a Welson Syntex recently featured in Hainbach's Blast of Sirens promo video. Solton RSC Polyvox at 1:59.

Vintage Italian synths.

You can find additional posts mentioning Marche Synth Museum here.

Farfisa 111221 Stereo Syntorchestra

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"Very rare, italian analog string synthesizer from the 1970s.

Both monosynth and polysynth in one.

Wooden casing version, looks awesome, very unique.

Very rich, warm analog sound."

You can find demos in additional posts here.

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Farfisa Syntorchestra

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"Farfisa Syntorchestra from the 1970s. It is fully functional and is in good condition overall. There are some areas where the wood covering is missing or has been glued back on. Additionally, one of the feet has been glued back together after breaking off. This synth has incredible lead and string sounds."

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