Phase distortion is similar to FM in that two or more audio signals are able to modulate themselves to create harmonic complexity. The CZ-1 was the culmination of Casio's phase distortion synths. Phase Distortion / 16 note polyphony / 2 DOs per voice Van Halen, ‘Jump' (1983) and Depeche Mode, Love In Itself' (1983) (chords). Oberheim's OB-series of synthesizers were famed for the quality of their brass style sounds and were typical of the 'American' sound of synthesizers at the time. One of the classic polysynths of the analogue era and still much sought after today for its rich analogue tones and playability. Was the 'voice' of R2D2 as performed by sound designer Ben Burtt. The only drawback was the cost - and the fact it weighed 100kg.Ĭontributing to ARP's dominence of the 1970s synth market, the Model 2600 was a powerful synthesizer that came with a built-in reverb and sequencer. It's synonymous now with Vangelis and his soundtrack for ‘Bladerunner' (1982). The classic polyphonic synth with polyphonic aftertouch, gorgeous tones and smooth filters.
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Widely used affordable polysynth with legions of users who valued it's warm tones and 128 patch memory.Īnalogue / 8 note polyphony / 2 VCOs per voice It’s uniquely rugged appearance was courtesy of Anthony Harrison-Griffin and is considered something of a quirky British classic.Īnalogue / 6 note polyphony / 1 DCO per voice Brian Eno was also a champion of the DX7.Īfter leaving EDP in 1982 Chris Huggett formed the Oxford Synthesizer Company with Paul Wiffen and produced the OSCar synthesizer. Famous for its electric piano - Whitney Houston, ‘Saving All My Love For You’ (1985). The FM synthesizer that changed the soundscape of the 1980s with its fresh digital sounds. It was used by Jean-Michel Jarre for the sound of his 'Laser Harp' (Third Rendez-Vous, 1986). One of the best polysynths of the early 1980s, the Synthex was a large and sophisticated synthesizer. The ESQ-1 was the first fully-fledged workstation with a mutlitimbral sequencer and a choice of digital waveforms and samples which could then be processed with its analogue filters.Īnalogue / 8 note polyphony / 2 DCOs per voice Sample & Synthesis / 8 note polyphony / 3 digital oscillators per voice Another great example - Parliament, ‘Flashlight' (1978). Gary Numan cites hearing one at the Spaceward studio in the mid-1970s as being the moment that changed The Tubeway Army into a synthesizer focussed band. One of the most iconic synths ever made offering the essence of Moog’s modular synths in a 'mini' hardwired form. Used by many musicians over the years including Peter Powell for the iconic Dr Who theme tune in 1980. Read on below for more details about each synth in the competitionĪ relative simple, but powerful monosynth that could be used in duophonic mode. There will of course be endless arguments about which were/weren’t included! And that’s what the comment section and Twitter is for… Group H: Fairlight CMI, Crumar Bit One, Roland TB-303, Buchla Music Easel ( Poll Here) Group G: Novation Supernova, EMS VCS-3, Oberheim SEM, Moog Modular ( Poll Here) Group F: Roland SH-101, Korg M1, Korg Mono/Poly, ARP Quadra ( Poll Here) Group E: Roland D-50, Korg Wavestation, Sequential Circuits Prophet 5, Octave The Cat ( Poll Here) Group D: NED Synclavier II, Korg MS-20, Access Virus, EDP Wasp ( Poll Here) Group C: ARP 2600, Roland Jupiter 8, Oberheim OB-Xa, Casio CZ-1 ( Poll Here) Group B: Yamaha DX7, OSCar, Roland Juno 106, Yamaha CS-80 ( Poll Here)
Group A: ARP Odyssey, Minimoog Model D, Ensoniq ESQ-1, Elka Synthex ( Poll Here) Thirty-two glorious vintage synths between 1964 - 2000 have been selected: The finals will crown the Official Best Synth of All Time! Those sixteen will face each other in the quarter finals, then four go through to the the semi’s. The first round of voting will see the top two of each group go through to the next round. There are 32 synths grouped into eight groups of four. Voting will take place on the Twitter feed of WeAre1of100: The eight synths that make it through to the quarter finals will be used for a glorious We Are 1 of 100 T-shirt and anyone who casts a vote in the polling will be entered into a competition to win one! In collaboration with the fantastic We Are 1 of 100, we are running the first ever World cup of Synths. Welcome to the first World Cup of Vintage Synthesizers!
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