Home of Analog Metropolis and AnalogDNA synthesizer technology
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Introduction Analog synthesizers and sequencers have been at the core of innovative electronic music for 40 years. In the 1970's a number of companies sprang up in the USA and designed a series of
amazing products - ARP, E-mu Systems, Oberheim and Sequential Circuits. Most of these designs have been lost in the digital software music revolution, yet the original hardware is sought after by musicians for the warmth, precision and
character. However buying and using old synthesizers is increasingly frustrating and expensive - so wouldn't it be nice to have these designs reinvented and manufactured today with modern components?
Analog Metropolis Since 2002 I have been developing, building and manufacturing over 100 different analog synthesizer modules. A variety of legacy circuits from the past have been recast with
modern high quality components, as well as modern cutting edge designs which transform the modular synthesizer into a hybrid landscape of analog and digital electronics. These analog designs are all branded as Analog Metropolis.
These web pages describe the various designs that I have built, along with sound samples, accurate measurements of their sonic ability and some design information which Synth DIYers may find useful. I have also documented the
original designs and history of the analog synths I have cloned, which makes interesting reading in its own right.
AMSynths Since 2003 I have been selling some of the AM module designs as
RoHS compliant professionally made PCB's. These have been produced at low volumes, on demand and for the FracRac 15V market. Sales have been successful but I always get lots of requests for 12V Eurorack versions. From
2010 I have started to manufacture and sell completed AM modules in 12V Eurorack format, totally compatible with Doepfer. These modules have professional manufactured 2mm aluminum panels and are branded as AMSynths.
A variety of designs are coming online over the next few months, and sales are only made on in stock, immediate ship, items.
You Tube Video Demos During 2010 I have started to make small videos clips
of the many AMSynths modules and AM designs. They are being shot with a high quality sound track and commentary, as well as containing extra information and product pictures. They are available on You Tube on the
AMSynths channel , but also embedded into the web pages on this site as they become available. The joys of a video camera...
My Modular Synthesizers I have been building analog modular synthesizers
since visiting E-mu Systems in the USA in 2002 and finding the schematics to their analog modular synthesizer. Since then I have completed 3 Modulars:
Atheistic Design Developing remarkable electronics is only half the job. To
create music from hardware the musician has to be inspired by the control surface and ergonomics as well as the sound. I have taken care to design the front panels of the modules I use in my studio with these factors in mind, using
design cues from the past - control knobs, switches, LED's and displays. Take a look at the pictures on the web site to see what can be achieved.
Video Demo
Purchasing Modules
The first of a series of AMSynths EuroRack modules will be available in Autumn 2010. First module is likely to be the AM8060.
Analog Metropolis Since 2002 I have been developing, building and manufacturing over 100 different analog synthesizer modules. A variety of legacy circuits from the past have been recast with
modern high quality components, as well as modern cutting edge designs which transform the modular synthesizer into a hybrid landscape of analog and digital electronics. These analog designs are all branded as Analog Metropolis.
