"Comes with the stock Oberheim and Moog Filter cards.
Eight voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with 2 VCOs and 1 Suboscillator per voice. There are 2 analog VCFs to choose from, a Moog style Lowpass, and a Oberheim Multimode with Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass, and Bandreject (Notch). Rounding out the modulation with 2 LFOs, 3 Envelope Generators, and an Arpeggiator.
On the outputs, the Omega 8 can be mono, stereo, or each voice (multi-timbral) can have its own output."
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Rare SWTPC Psych Tone 1971 digital analog synthesizer sequencer triadex Muse electronic music Published on Apr 28, 2013 salvadory
Interesting note that this was the first digital sequencer synth prior to the Triadex Muse, the first digital synth.
"First of all my camera is terrible so my apoligies for audio and video-( my camera keeps shutting off even though the power is charged-)
However this is a very rare SWTPC psych tone music composer from 1971 with original magazine article- the only video on youtube as of now - my model is in very good full functioning condition and is a much sought after piece- a precursor to the famous and also rare Triadex Muse-
An interesting missing link in synthesizer development from the early age.... quirky interesting patterns and sound- design way ahead of its time in my opinion- plenty of switches and knobs to make things interesting!"
Looks like a crusty, beat-up KORG Volca in a custom case with speaker. These do come up now and then. You can find some in the archives here. You can find pics of the inside/backside below.
Note the video above is not for this specific listing. You can see it is dated 2013. I found it searching for demos on YouTube. This is the first demo of the SWTPC Psych-tone posted on the site for that matter.
Essentially a non programmable preset synth. The actual name of it is the Pony Synth as you can see. Via the listing:
"retro vintage eko pony synth keybroad synthesiser
got this new over 30 years ago from bill greenhalgh of exeter devon
full working order. lots of fun and now has become very retro etc"
Anyone know who bill greenhalgh of exeter devon is? I ran a quick search and didn't find anything.
Update via Matthew North in the comments: "Hi there I worked at Bill Greenhalgh from 1992-1994. It was one of the biggest music shops outside of London over 3 floors sold absolutely everything."
Curious how that Nextel paint is holding up. My Pulse Plus with Nextel is getting sticky. According to the listing this one is mint:
"WALDORF Q Fantastic rare creative synthesizer
Like nearly brand new! Mint! The nicest you'll find!
Beautiful wood and design. The nicest version. More photos available.
5 octaves, aftertouch, arpegiator, heavy solid keyboard
Perfectly working of course!"
"In this series me and my dad talk about our DIY synths and current projects/past experiences. This first episode is our introduction and a quick recap of our past projects. We felt the need to make this series because it is rather unusual for a father and son to have a project like this."
Playlist as of this post:
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays #1
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.2: The Melody Fountain
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.3: The Basic Tools of Synth DIY
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.4: Making a PCB
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.5: The Guitar Synthesizer
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.6: The Dual 3340 VCO
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.7: Spring Reverb
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep. 8: Analog Drums
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep. 9: Mega Percussive Synthesizer
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 10: The Digital Module You Need
Father & Sonthesizer Ep.11: The Mega Multi Module
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 12: The Sonic Multiplier
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 13: The 50€ Wavetable Synth - Part 1
Father & Sonthesizer EP. 14: The 50€ Wavetable Synth - Development
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 15: STM32 Sample Player
Father & Sonthesizer Ep.16: The Best 50€ DIY Synth
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 17: Low Budget Innovative Drum Machine
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 18: Turing Drum Sequencer
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 19: CV Panning Mixer
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 20: The ModMixer
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 21: Easy Analog Bitcrusher
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 22: Build Your Own Juno Chorus
