So much character. Very sPaCeY + psychedelic. I could see playing with that is very inspiring. With a little phaser + stereo delay the sound is out of this world!
Well, for example the album "Ashra - new age of earth" was recorded almost exclusively with the Syntorchestra. Or Klaus Schulze used it for the pads on the album "Moondawn". Yes, you can call their music progressive rock - or krautrock... great stuff.
Millenium Totally. The one I have sat in a closet for 30 years. All I had to do was clean it up and she played great. I’m a huge fan of the flutes. The synthorchestra is all lover Bowie’s Berlin trilogy. What a diamond in the rough.
I'm just blown away! This looks like one of those Italian keyboards that you'd just assume is a divide-down, string machine/organ combo and dismiss, but I'm amazed at its range!
Dude, this is magic. Portamento, VCOs, VCF, Mono+Poly and a bunch of good voices inside a casing this small. I'm happy for you, dude! This baby kicks Microkorg/Alesis Micron asses! Take care of it!
incredible. This actually sounds like it captures the 70s synth sound really accurately. I think your jamming style helps that along too but wow, what a sound. I imagine that the delay isn't built in :)
Super!! Fantastic sound! So polyphonic, so clear (really amazing clearity)! Great instrument. Reminds me a Klaus Schulze`s "Moondawn" album, early works of Tangerine Dream and etc.
I'm a huge Klaus Schulze fan and really enjoyed the "Moondawn" sounds you were using between the 4 and 6 minute marks here. I also heard some similar sounds to Manuel Gottsching (Ashra)'s album "New Age Of Earth" played here. Great demonstration of the Syntorchestra!!!
@@zachhaywood1564 I saw your comment to my 13 year old comment. Klaus Schulze is one of my heroes too. I was very very sad to hear of his passing earlier this year. He was a genius.
Wow! I accidentally had the title track of Cluster's Großes Wasser playing on the background without noticing. For a second I thought I was listening to an excellent Ash Ra Temple / Tangerine Dream / Klaus Schulze tribute, it sounded that convincing. Excellent sounding synth, all and all!
just found out about this instrument through the music of Cesar Mariano. Look up the albums he produced in the late 70s/early 80s to hear the syntorchestra put to incredible use! An incredibly distinct sound.
Behringer can never achieve the indescripancies in sound of these originals. Also if parts were made to the highest standard or in ways that are outdated and done then but not now, in comparison to mass produced to a cheap budget audience, they will never ever be as rich and wonderful. The land of make believe - Behringer.
The late, great Marcos Mantero from the spanish band Imán Califato Independiente used one all over their first album, alongside an Elka Rhapsody and a 'Tron. He played some fantastic stuff on that album! Definitely worth a punt if you can find a copy!
Best regards for your choice! You were right... such sounds are REALLY unique! No other keyboards has these leads and pads you show here. It sounds really heavenly sometimes. Really best regards! I never heard such things from an electric synthesizer.
This amazing demo and some records of Klaus Schulze are the reason why I bought the syntorchestra! A really underrated synth from the past! The only thing I don't like about mine, is that I have to tune it very often while playing even when it is more than 30 minutes on.
Something about analog chaos and imperfection that makes sonic magic. Great sounding instrument - I would imagine that these (and similar) couldn't be given away in the 1990s - but command a king's ransom now!
Great video and playing. I liked the way you started it. It's a fantastic sounding instrument. Those tabs below the keys look like they could be very fragile. Really an interesting design though. I can definitely hear Klaus in there.
@rizz7604 It does not have split. But you can layer mono and poly, like in the video. I can't remember the settings exactly, but it's easy to see in the video, which preset tabs were pressed and also the slider positions.
you can't avoid digitizing your signal today. A great delay is the Roland DEP-5 (is heard in my Roland SH-1000 video). It sounds warm and it has knobs. And it's cheap!
This keyboard reminds me the CS80, because it is so warm and deep. Even when the sound is a little more harsh, it is allways in the sweet spot overall.
Now how freaking hard would it be to reissue something this cool? It's got an easy physical package design and is very versatile sounding, not like the crap they make today. 5 stars!
@douro20 I used a delay from Roland DEP-5. To answer your question below, the Syntochestra is not a "real" synthesizer. Basically it is a preset synth combined with a simple polyphonic section.
@sergioavia POLY PITCH globally tunes the polyphonic part of the instrument. MONO TRACK changes the key scaling (i.e., setting larger or smaller ranges than half-step between each key).
I don't know what the keybordist used but parts of the album Liliam High by the band Twin Age sound a lot like this demo between 4:30 and 6:00. Hard album to find but i really love it.
@CARDBOARDCITYRECORDS The Syntorchestra 4 is a completely different instrument. Of course it sounds completely different. If you have one - congratulations, it's very rare!
Wow. I've been searching for info on this instrument for some time. Finally stumbled onto this vid. I didn't realize how much of the Moondawn sound came from this one synth. Thanks! Now where can I find one cheap that still works? He he.
im so jealous - this sounds amazing- i have been going all analog and looking for all the odd stuff outside all the usual big boys- moog roland oberheim etc- stuff like this the logan even the crumar performer intrigue me more but this is really that classic mid 70s sound ala schulze td jarre etc- brilliant
My English is very bad... I have the same synthesizer. Whould you tell me more informatoin about "POLY PITCH" and "MONO TRACK" on the rear panel ; and how I can use this? Thanks!
This is the real sound ! Better than all of these modern digital synthesizers. It´s fantastic.
Dude, don't think I've ever been so impressed by a synth. I love all those melodies and chord sequences too!
For such innocent & cheesy looks, it sounds amazing! this is it, the ultimate 70's synth sounds.
I can definitely hear 'Moondawn'!!!!
So much character. Very sPaCeY + psychedelic. I could see playing with that is very inspiring. With a little phaser + stereo delay the sound is out of this world!
Well, for example the album "Ashra - new age of earth" was recorded almost exclusively with the Syntorchestra. Or Klaus Schulze used it for the pads on the album "Moondawn". Yes, you can call their music progressive rock - or krautrock...
great stuff.
Wow, actually this is one of the best sounding synths I have ever heard. I'd kill for one of these things.
+Millenium better not, it's not worth it - just get one ;-)
I have one. It’s my favorite next to my mini korg.
@@kennycaligula3081 Lucky bugger you are - if I were you, I'd never ever sell it (and yes, I am still listening to this weekly since years) ;)
Millenium Totally. The one I have sat in a closet for 30 years. All I had to do was clean it up and she played great. I’m a huge fan of the flutes. The synthorchestra is all lover Bowie’s Berlin trilogy. What a diamond in the rough.
There is one up on Reverb right now ( 7 / 20 ) Seller is asking $829. It ships from Italy so shipping adds a few hundred bucks.
This synth is playing By Claudio Simonetti in the film Phenomena of Dario Argento
Is Fantastic film and soundtrack
I'm just blown away! This looks like one of those Italian keyboards that you'd just assume is a divide-down, string machine/organ combo and dismiss, but I'm amazed at its range!
Dude, this is magic. Portamento, VCOs, VCF, Mono+Poly and a bunch of good voices inside a casing this small. I'm happy for you, dude! This baby kicks Microkorg/Alesis Micron asses! Take care of it!
Such a rare beauty. Such a full thick sound. I love it. Thank you for sharing.
incredible. This actually sounds like it captures the 70s synth sound really accurately. I think your jamming style helps that along too but wow, what a sound. I imagine that the delay isn't built in :)
This is a fantastic demonstration of this amazing Farfisa by AnalogAudio1 and well deserves all the views it has received. Magnificent!
Super!! Fantastic sound! So polyphonic, so clear (really amazing clearity)! Great instrument. Reminds me a Klaus Schulze`s "Moondawn" album, early works of Tangerine Dream and etc.
Definitely more than meets the eye; That such a rather simple looking synth can produce the range of sounds it does says a lot.
what a beautiful sound. no words.
I'm a huge Klaus Schulze fan and really enjoyed the "Moondawn" sounds you were using between the 4 and 6 minute marks here. I also heard some similar sounds to Manuel Gottsching (Ashra)'s album "New Age Of Earth" played here. Great demonstration of the Syntorchestra!!!
Doubt you will see this since your comment is so old, but I agree, KS is my hero and the reason I started playing synths.
@@zachhaywood1564 I saw your comment to my 13 year old comment. Klaus Schulze is one of my heroes too. I was very very sad to hear of his passing earlier this year. He was a genius.
quanto ho desiderato quel gioiello della Farfisa... molti anni fa. grazie per questo post...
Wow! I accidentally had the title track of Cluster's Großes Wasser playing on the background without noticing. For a second I thought I was listening to an excellent Ash Ra Temple / Tangerine Dream / Klaus Schulze tribute, it sounded that convincing. Excellent sounding synth, all and all!
Amazing video! Very complete demonstration of an astoundishing classic machine. Five stars!
just found out about this instrument through the music of Cesar Mariano. Look up the albums he produced in the late 70s/early 80s to hear the syntorchestra put to incredible use! An incredibly distinct sound.
soarornor:
Fancy bumping into you, here!!!
This is fantastic isn't it?!!
Someone send this video to Behringer. I would die for a clone of one of these.
jasonmoyer yes, if behringer made an EMS Synthi and this I would be declared a hermit.
@@graxjpg EMS Synthi is being cloned. Have faith in the Church of Uli
Jumping Man I’ve heard the rumors, I would go help solder mine if they’d let me!
Behringer can never achieve the indescripancies in sound of these originals. Also if parts were made to the highest standard or in ways that are outdated and done then but not now, in comparison to mass produced to a cheap budget audience, they will never ever be as rich and wonderful. The land of make believe - Behringer.
@@antonisatwork never say never. There's nothing magical in these machines. Everything can be replicated.
Nearly 19,000 views well deserved, AnalogAudio1
That was an excerpt from Klaus Schulze's album "Moondawn".
The late, great Marcos Mantero from the spanish band Imán Califato Independiente used one all over their first album, alongside an Elka Rhapsody and a 'Tron. He played some fantastic stuff on that album! Definitely worth a punt if you can find a copy!
According to the YT count, I am the 39, 601st viewer!
I am very happy to have the honour! This is absolute Genius!
Simply beautiful!!
thanks... I also love these two albums - on these the Syntorchestra was heavily used!
Best regards for your choice!
You were right... such sounds are REALLY unique! No other keyboards has these leads and pads you show here. It sounds really heavenly sometimes. Really best regards! I never heard such things from an electric synthesizer.
Love this! The sound is amazing! Actually I adooore analogue synth ...
Gorgeous,ethereal sounds!
beautiful sounding synth
Delicious sounds!! Congrats on making such a wonderful demonstration.
Good lord, can this thing put out some smooth sounds. Totally blown away.
It is a very sweet sounding machine. Love it :)
Pretty sure this made an appearance on the Besombes / Rizet lp 'Pôle' - which is fantastic if you haven't heard it!
wow that is incredible sounding
instant 70's Schulze
yeah! :-)
This amazing demo and some records of Klaus Schulze are the reason why I bought the syntorchestra!
A really underrated synth from the past!
The only thing I don't like about mine, is that I have to tune it very often while playing even when it is more than 30 minutes on.
Il faut que les oscilo vco chaufe un peut pour la stabiliter.
Something about analog chaos and imperfection that makes sonic magic. Great sounding instrument - I would imagine that these (and similar) couldn't be given away in the 1990s - but command a king's ransom now!
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I think it was also used by Michael Rother (Kraftwerk,NEU!,Harmonia,...) on the 1975's LP NEU!'75 (in the opening song "Isi" for instance).
Wov! Such a space sound !
Nice playing !!!! It`s like Mindphaser of Klaus Schulze from 1976 from album Moondawn . Beautiful!!!!
Wow. Never have seen or heard one of those before. Very cool instrument. I used to have a FARFISA FAST 3 ... wish I had one of these!
I really want one of these ,doubt if im alone after this presentation
Great video and playing. I liked the way you started it. It's a fantastic sounding instrument. Those tabs below the keys look like they could be very fragile. Really an interesting design though. I can definitely hear Klaus in there.
@rizz7604 It does not have split. But you can layer mono and poly, like in the video. I can't remember the settings exactly, but it's easy to see in the video, which preset tabs were pressed and also the slider positions.
what a lovely sound it make from it year 1975 with delay wow won me over :)
Truly fantastic. I want to not be at work and at home in front of my synths RIGHT NOW.
bought 1 for 300 euros yesterday :) amazing sounding string machine. with a spring reverb attached .. bliss ...
no. What the Eminent was for JMJ, was the Syntorchestra for Klaus Schulze. He used it a lot in the seventies.
Tout simplement magnifique !!!
Drat - another fine synth that I missed back in the day - maybe Cherry Audio will do an emulation of it !!!
My parents gave me one for the end of the secondary school.
It was awesome.
you can't avoid digitizing your signal today. A great delay is the Roland DEP-5 (is heard in my Roland SH-1000 video). It sounds warm and it has knobs. And it's cheap!
Where haz thiz wondrous creation been hiding...and Smeerlappen, I totally agree, string-synthz are luxuriously sensuous
This would be really nice for a prog rock band, or some retro fantasy film soundtrack. So many possibilities, all gold.
Nice Classic Synth!!
Simply Beautiful sound..New Age, progressive style.
this one also seems to be brought to earth by UFO! what a fantastic sound!
You now have another fan Mr!
Wonderful. tank you. A rare beast.
Hey I fell in love with the notes you were playing at 4:30, how can I play like that one day
This keyboard reminds me the CS80, because it is so warm and deep. Even when the sound is a little more harsh, it is allways in the sweet spot overall.
Now how freaking hard would it be to reissue something this cool? It's got an easy physical package design and is very versatile sounding, not like the crap they make today. 5 stars!
@douro20 I used a delay from Roland DEP-5. To answer your question below, the Syntochestra is not a "real" synthesizer. Basically it is a preset synth combined with a simple polyphonic section.
Nice ! Vangelis use this string machine a lot in album "albedo 0.39"
I love this video. I often come back to hear it again. :)
Would be great for an Italian horror film soundtrack. :)
MUZBOZ Games Watch "Il notti del terrore", the soundtrack of this movie is based on the Synthorchestra - and its an italian horror movie ;D
Beautiful tone! I love Farfisas but must admit I've never heard of one of these!
Sounds great. 👍😎🇨🇦
La mejor interpretacion de moondaown de klaus schulze.perfecto
That is so beautiful. I need one!
@sergioavia POLY PITCH globally tunes the polyphonic part of the instrument. MONO TRACK changes the key scaling (i.e., setting larger or smaller ranges than half-step between each key).
I don't know what the keybordist used but parts of the album Liliam High by the band Twin Age sound a lot like this demo between 4:30 and 6:00. Hard album to find but i really love it.
@nickhirst999
Nearly 38, 000 views well deserved! Fantastic demo of a fantastic keyboard. In a word Fantastic!
No reaching over the keys for the controls! How did that great feature not catch on?!
The ARP Soloist spawned many look-alikes from competing manufacturers. But this one is too cool, after all it is a Farfisa.
Awesome! Wished I had one. Can't beat analog synths. I would like to record and use some of these synth sounds (if you don't mind, thanks!).
1:06 What an awesome lead sound! Especially when you play the lowest "C"-key.
@CARDBOARDCITYRECORDS The Syntorchestra 4 is a completely different instrument. Of course it sounds completely different. If you have one - congratulations, it's very rare!
Wow. I've been searching for info on this instrument for some time. Finally stumbled onto this vid. I didn't realize how much of the Moondawn sound came from this one synth. Thanks! Now where can I find one cheap that still works? He he.
there are rivers of Vangelis oozing out of this
Hi
Are it’s available to buy it ?
Thanks
Sorry, no
im so jealous - this sounds amazing- i have been going all analog and looking for all the odd stuff outside all the usual big boys- moog roland oberheim etc- stuff like this the logan even the crumar performer intrigue me more but this is really that classic mid 70s sound ala schulze td jarre etc- brilliant
You can tell it still has some of the organ tone in it.
Really great stuff!
Great Demo, thanks ...
@LOveERDos Are you sure? This film is from the eighties... to me, it sounds like he played PPG Wave / Waveterm on that soundtrack.
Very beautiful sounds... seems something between ARP SOLINA and ARP PRO SOLOIST...
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Sounds like it has life. Thx
Sounds Beautiful.
It has a nice mellow sound.
Brilliant keyboard
yes, some Italian keyboards are fantastic... Farfisa made a good job (as with the Polychrome, a demo comes soon...).
Klaus Schulze ab Minute 4 ! :-)
do you know anything about farfisa ts 600? thanks
i want to buy a delay and a reverb but im extremely afraid to digitize my signal...
My English is very bad...
I have the same synthesizer. Whould you tell me more informatoin about "POLY PITCH" and "MONO TRACK" on the rear panel ; and how I can use this?
Thanks!
@Theotim92
Yep; this and similar synthesizers were mainstays of television music back in the 1970s.
i want to trying recreate this sounds on my synth