Summary
Synthesizers.com is an American company based in Houston, Texas, and founded by engineer Roger Arrick (also a designer of robots[1]) in 1997 and beginning to take orders in 2000,[2] which manufactures analog modular synthesizers for music and sound-effect creation.
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| Company type | Proprietorship |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Tyler, Texas |
Key people | Roger Arrick, founder |
| Products | Modular synthesizers, signal processing |
| Website | Synthesizers.com |
In 2018 Arrick sold the business to long-time employee James Allen. In September 2023 ownership changed, but the new owners have not made any disclosure or other announcement as to their identity. It appears Roger Arrick is no longer involved.[3]
In December 2023, the Q190 Triple Tuner module was officially released as the first new module designed and manufactured under the new leadership.
Products edit
Synthesizers.com modular synthesizer products use analog circuitry as did the classic synthesizers produced by Moog, ARP, etc. Systems are constructed using function modules to provide customization and flexibility. Modules include the basic VCO, VCF, VCA synthesizer functions along with more advanced modules such as sequencers, ring modulators and quantizers. Cabinets of various construction styles are offered to house modules and power components.
Synthesizers.com cabinets and modules conform to the physical Moog Modular (5U tall) form factor.[4]
Moog 960 Sequencer reissue edit
In 2005, Synthesizers.com began offering a clone of Moog's 960 sequencer.[5] The front panel duplicates the original 960 layout while the electronics required a redesign using currently available circuit components. Recreation of Moog's 961 and 962 accessory modules are offered as well.
Meeting of the Knobs edit
Synthesizers.com periodically hosts informal public meetings in the Dallas/Fort Worth area where enthusiasts show various sorts of modern and vintage electronic musical instruments.
Gallery edit
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Studio-66 synthesizer system -
Portable-22 Synthesizer System -
Rack-24 Synthesizer System -
Box-33 Synthesizer System -
Q960 Analog Sequencer by Synthesizers.com -
Crew at Synthesizers.com
References edit
- ^ "Interview with Roger Arrick". International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems. 1 (4). 2004.
- ^ Arrick, Roger (January 9, 2024). "History of Synthesizers.com". RogerArrick.com.
- ^ "Gearspace repost from ModWiggler".
- ^ "Modular Synthesizer Form Factors". Synthesizers.com. Retrieved 2012-05-20.
- ^ Jenkins, Marc (2007). Analog Synthesizers: Understanding, Performing, Buying--From the Legacy of Moog to Software Synthesis. Taylor & Francis. p. 227. ISBN 9780240520728.
External links edit
- Official homepage of Synthesizers.com