What it is and what it was built for
It is a handbuilt analogue modular synthesizer introduced in 1997. It was built to fill a gap: none of the commercial analog synthesizers on the market had the features its creators wanted.
How it works, in terms a player would use
It is a modular synthesizer with 31 differing modules. Players patch cables between them to route audio and control signals. Each module is analogue. The design follows vintage analog signal paths, not modern digital emulation.
What it does better than anything else
It does better than anything else at delivering the exact combination of vintage-analogue features that its designers personally favoured — features absent from commercial synths at the time.
What it does badly
It does badly at scalability and accessibility. Only 75 units exist. No two are identical in layout or component ageing. There is no service manual, no official schematics, and no replacement parts supply chain.
What people made with it
Musicians made distinctive sounds with it — sounds cited as reasons why it became their favourite piece of musical equipment.
Who should use it, and who should not
A working modular synth designer or collector who already owns and maintains other rare analogue systems should use it. Anyone needing reliability, documentation, or expandability should not.
Is it worth your time
It is worth your time only if you need a rare, handbuilt modular system whose specific feature set cannot be replicated elsewhere — and you can source, maintain, and afford one.
