Synthesizers.com

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Synthesizers.com
Company typeProprietorship
Founded1996
HeadquartersTyler, Texas
Key people
Roger Arrick, founder
ProductsModular synthesizers, signal processing
WebsiteSynthesizers.com

Synthesizers.com is an American company based in

for music and sound-effect creation.

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

Synthesizers.com modular synthesizer products use analog circuitry as did the classic synthesizers produced by

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

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

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

  • Studio-66 synthesizer system
    Studio-66 synthesizer system
  • Portable-22 Synthesizer System
    Portable-22 Synthesizer System
  • Rack-24 Synthesizer System
    Rack-24 Synthesizer System
  • Box-33 Synthesizer System
    Box-33 Synthesizer System
  • Q960 Analog Sequencer by Synthesizers.com
    Q960 Analog Sequencer by Synthesizers.com
  • Crew at Synthesizers.com
    Crew at Synthesizers.com

References

  1. ^ "Interview with Roger Arrick". International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems. 1 (4). 2004.
  2. ^ Arrick, Roger (January 9, 2024). "History of Synthesizers.com". RogerArrick.com.
  3. ^ "Gearspace repost from ModWiggler".
  4. ^ "Modular Synthesizer Form Factors". Synthesizers.com. Retrieved 2012-05-20.
  5. .

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