via this auction
"This boutique and exquisite handmade piece is the 19th Swarmatron of 66 total made by the Dewan cousins.Purchased new this item is $4000 just to get on an 8 month+ waiting list. It is unlikely that many more of these will be made.
This instrument quickly gained public interest after Trent Reznor took home a Golden Globe and an
Academy Award for best original score in David Fincher's 'The Social Network' in which the Swarmatron was the featured instrument
and was responsible for the incredible cinematic tension the score was noted for.
Played using two ribbon controllers, the Swarmatron orchestrates a symphony of seemingly angry yet musical bees.
This extremely rare synth has been cared for intensely over the past few years and shows very little cosmetic wear.
It is as chaotic as it is musical, it is as inspiring as it is challenging.
With the option of Fine Tuning + CV control for Pitch / Gate / Filter / Swarm this beast has the option of being as tame as you want it.
From Dewanatron:"The Swarmatron was created to produce eight tones tuned approximately to one note, each tone slightly different in pitch to produce a complex and natural choral effect.
These eight oscillators can be played with a single ribbon controller (variable resistor) to move the pitch center up or down.
The span control expands the sound of a swarm of eight notes spread just a few cents apart into a wide chord of equidistant pitches spread over the entire spectrum. The player can "taffy pull" the resulting chord by using the span control and pitch ribbon in tandem.
Swarms of sine waves evoke swarms of angels congregating. Swarms of sawtooth waves evoke the swarming of bees. The sound of a host of voices, earthly or unearthly, has a unique character recognized by the ear even when they are folded together in unison."
Included in the purchase you will receive the key to power up the Swarmatron and an extra set of ribbons which are easily replaced at home
with the instruction of Leon Dewan who is very eager to help all Swarmatron owners.
This item is not only a wonderfully inspiring instrument but also a beautiful addition to your studio
that will raise a lot of questions from your visitors."
