OM-1 Cassette Synth (white)
OM-1 Cassette Synth (white)
Includes:
• OM-1 Cassette Synthesizer
• Sound Tape 01 - Flute / Male Vox
• Built in AM/FM radio
• 5V Power Supply
• Optional Pitch Ribbon with 3.5mm TRS cable
Each unit is built to order by hand. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery (possibly longer if unforeseen delays occur) .
INDIVIDUAL SOUND TAPES AVAILABLE IN THE SHOP
White panels are made of FR4, a robust fiberglass material typically used for PCBs (circuit boards). They are 2.5mm thick
About the OM-1:
The OM-1 Cassette Synthesizer is an analog musical instrument built around the concept that when a continuous tone/note is recorded to tape, its pitch will change as the tape's playback speed is increased or decreased. Individual notes are playable via the 8 buttons (keys), each with a tuning knob directly above it. The volume of the notes can be articulated by using the pressure sensitive volume control - the harder its pressed, the louder the note. A switch selects between a short or long attack/release response of the audio output. CV/Gate inputs allow control over the cassette's pitch and volume from a linear (non-quantized) voltage sequencer.
While loosely inspired by instruments like the Mellotron® and Ondes Martenot, the OM-1 has a sound all its own. Because it uses a standard cassette tape as its audio source, the sound creation possibilities are endless. The OM-1 is engineered for experimentation.
One cool bonus on the new OM-1 is the built in radio which can be chopped up using the gate input. Here I’m sending a gate from the Korg SQ-1 and delay is provided by the lovely Polyphrase from Vongon Electronics. Great for creating experimental rhythms.