FARFISA SOUNDMAKER Analog Synthesizer 1979 | HD DEMO

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2012
  • (c) 2012 by AnalogAudio1
    Synthesizer Demo of the analog synthesizer/string machine FARFISA SOUNDMAKER. I played the Soundmaker with a Roland DC-30 analog delay.
    The Soundmaker was introduced 1979 by Farfisa, Italy. It looks a bit like a Synclavier :-)
    It has a string section, a "poli" section and a monophonic synthesizer section. The strings sound like those from the Polychrome. The keyboard has aftertouch. Also it is possible to run the polyphonic section through the filter of the monophonic section - like heard in the intro music. It's great that it's possible to slightly detune the solo section against the strings. There were no external phaser or other effects used, except the Roland DC-30 analog delay.
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  • @henryspencer9849
    @henryspencer9849 5 років тому +14

    I love this sound... Feels like an Eminent 310 crossed with an ARP Solina. Beautiful and haunting...

  • @mmrva
    @mmrva 11 років тому +7

    Spirit of seventies speaks through your fingers. We can hear it when you lean them on synths.

  • @specialost5567
    @specialost5567 8 років тому +14

    This could be a legit Klaus Schulze track... awesome!

  • @sidneiribeiro3883
    @sidneiribeiro3883 3 роки тому +3

    The first sound is Epic !!!

  • @StephanS
    @StephanS 8 років тому +6

    Lovely playing. I almost feel asleep. sooo smooth

  • @themetamorph
    @themetamorph 11 років тому +2

    Fantastic demo-gorgeous sounds!Thanks.

  • @MrDavidka91
    @MrDavidka91 10 років тому +1

    I keep coming back to this video, so good

  • @gilwe
    @gilwe 10 років тому +8

    Very special sounding synthesizer !

  • @meddisin929
    @meddisin929 3 роки тому +2

    No words, this was magical

  • @Todd63790
    @Todd63790 5 років тому +18

    New synths all sound the same -years ago you could recognise the synth by its unique sound !!

  • @ibendiben
    @ibendiben 3 роки тому +1

    You played that beautifully. Especially the first sound after the intro. Almost makes me have to buy one right now.

  • @roetsj
    @roetsj 11 років тому +3

    Sounds gorgeous!

  • @0ldenn
    @0ldenn 8 років тому +43

    Incredible... The kinda voice tone is sublime and the strings are so lush...
    Why does this beauties only belongs to past? I can't believe that people prefer hear some plastic sounding reface or boutique things... Why don't we produce things like this anymore?

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  8 років тому +5

      +drumn incolor Well, Waldorf produces "Streichfett" it follows this instrument concept.

    • @jumpingman8160
      @jumpingman8160 8 років тому +5

      +AnalogAudio1 yeah, but this one sounds a ton better.

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  8 років тому +2

      +David yes, that's true. But better than nothing...

    • @theshitshow6371
      @theshitshow6371 5 років тому +12

      I wanna say the cost of parts and labor. Alot of circuitry is involved in these vintage synths. I'm actually trying to build an analog synth of my own based on the same circuitry as the older models like Logan String Melody, RS 202, Omni, and so on. And I've got to say, Ive spent a pretty penny on parts any many hours on wiring, and soldering components. So it seems like companys wanna keep the cost cheap to build the shitty digital garbage they have today.

    • @RoomAtTheTopStudio
      @RoomAtTheTopStudio 5 років тому +7

      @drumn incolor I agree with you. Even the new analogue VCO synths don't capture the same energy of the classic synths. I've recently found a new appreciation for these classic synths as the sounds they produce are the sounds I grew up hearing in television and movie scores as well as pop and underground music

  • @TheDgerman104
    @TheDgerman104 10 років тому +5

    Beautiful, Dreamy and gentle Atmosphere sound :-)

    • @Todd63790
      @Todd63790 7 років тому

      I need to have one of these !!! I wish companies would we make them all synths today sound so mechanical

  • @moussybruno2113
    @moussybruno2113 Рік тому +2

    Sounds like Eminent string ensemble. Beautiful vintage sound!

  • @pieceworkstudios
    @pieceworkstudios Рік тому +1

    Love those old Farsies 🥰

    • @yadgar1969
      @yadgar1969 2 місяці тому

      As an afghoholic, I prefer daries over farsies... or, of course, fully polyphonic pashtoonizers!

  • @qrplife
    @qrplife 3 роки тому +1

    What a space machine!

  • @keyboardresource
    @keyboardresource 4 роки тому +2

    Great sounds! I love your playing. This thing needs to be emulated.

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  4 роки тому +2

      thanks! It can't be emulated I guess

  • @MrSkywalker1000
    @MrSkywalker1000 11 років тому +1

    Wunderschönes Instrument mit einem Sound den man bei heutigen Synths vergeblich sucht.Tolles Demovideo.
    Wünsche dir noch einen guten Rutsch :)

  • @acidjack
    @acidjack 11 років тому +2

    yes.verry nice. sold my 15 years ago. cool video as every time. thanks.

  • @dadautube
    @dadautube 6 років тому +3

    Farfisa ... one of the best brands! its analog organs were also great!

    • @yadgar1969
      @yadgar1969 2 місяці тому +1

      If I had the space for a third organ, I would go for a Farfisa Pergamon... but instead, I have to "content myself" with my two huge Technicses (G5 and U90)!

  • @progwaver
    @progwaver 11 років тому +1

    I love this instrument...

  • @JohnLRice
    @JohnLRice 10 років тому

    Very cool keyboard and demo! :-)

  • @discodave6153
    @discodave6153 4 роки тому +1

    Get in there my san!

  • @AnalogAudio1
    @AnalogAudio1  11 років тому +5

    yes, it is! The string sound alone is better on the Solina String-Ensemble. But the Soundmaker is rather a multikeyboard with more possibilities... Like on the Farfisa Polychrome, the best things are layers of sounds.

  • @jcd1970
    @jcd1970 6 років тому +2

    I own one of these. The string sounds are fantastic.

  • @Kollapz3000
    @Kollapz3000 6 років тому +1

    very nice synths. his MIIAUUHhing is so nice, so fluffy, so nostalgic and warm

  • @MoogKorgfan
    @MoogKorgfan 10 років тому +16

    Bring back the good old days,bring back Ensemble Keyboards! Too many button-pushes needed to get these sounds on modern synths. (I love Kronos, Viscount OB-12 , but if all you want is great string - brass - choir ) ...

    • @gallen5042
      @gallen5042 8 років тому +4

      +MoogKorgfan Yes, it's bizarre that, still, not a single company's making them - all the other analog classic styles now covered, and plenty of demand there as can be seen from the inflatable prices on all seller sites,.

    • @wakerickman
      @wakerickman 6 років тому

      yes i have a kronos but would much prefer one one these vintage string machines.

    • @bkmusika6031
      @bkmusika6031 3 роки тому

      behringer wants to know your location......

  • @IS-zf6wc
    @IS-zf6wc 8 років тому +2

    Best Sound!!!

  • @giron1769
    @giron1769 10 років тому +1

    Big brother of the syntorchestra!!!!!!! Lovely strings sound!!!!!!!

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  8 років тому

      +Giron I would say the big brother of Syntorchestra 4 - not of the orignal Syntorchestra.

  • @KevinStCroix
    @KevinStCroix 3 роки тому

    So freaking good.

  • @XPJV
    @XPJV 2 роки тому

    Amazing 👏

  • @dark4269
    @dark4269 8 років тому +1

    Excellent son ! ! !

  • @martinelesueur8633
    @martinelesueur8633 4 роки тому

    amazing sound 🤩👍💖💓😍💗💕💖👍🤩✌

  • @lackanagy1841
    @lackanagy1841 5 років тому

    Amazing...

  • @Todd63790
    @Todd63790 6 років тому +2

    Mate you play that synth perfect 100 per cent

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  6 років тому +1

      thanks :-) you can tell that I like it

  • @soundmanhaven1
    @soundmanhaven1 11 років тому

    thats sure so good :)

  • @ish233
    @ish233 11 років тому

    Very nice

  • @cosmojairzinho14
    @cosmojairzinho14 11 років тому

    superb

  • @PaoloJSB
    @PaoloJSB 9 років тому +12

    Wonderful synth !! I own one of them, and listening to that lush sound coming out from loudspeakers is ever time such a big emotion!

    • @johnpretelli2888
      @johnpretelli2888 4 роки тому

      PaoloJSB are you willing to sell it lol ? I’ll buy it

  • @ashfaq1999
    @ashfaq1999 Рік тому

    Great !!

  • @littlebritain64
    @littlebritain64 6 років тому +2

    It sings!!

  • @RobertoGinsburg
    @RobertoGinsburg 4 роки тому

    at the position at 7:47 looks like one of the keys played by *Jonzun Crew* on "Pac Jam" performance for Formel Eins german tv show (1983). There is showed Minimoog and Korg PS900 also

  • @Desmaad
    @Desmaad 11 років тому +6

    Farfisa made some good string machines, didn't they?

  • @allenvaughan1
    @allenvaughan1 3 роки тому +1

    What a sweet, beautiful synth/strings ensemble. Much better than an ARP Omni!

    • @xinjoy6236
      @xinjoy6236 2 роки тому

      I have an omni to fix. looks dead. So the sounmaker sounds better to
      the omni?

  • @ElectricSparq
    @ElectricSparq 11 років тому +4

    1970's Tangerine Dream,all the way.Thanks.

    • @ulfdanielsen6009
      @ulfdanielsen6009 3 роки тому

      My first thought the second he started playing the thing,- hadn´t even seen your comment yet.

  • @UnterDerSonneOhUnterDerSonne
    @UnterDerSonneOhUnterDerSonne 11 років тому

    Sehr gute Demo, vielen Dank! Sieht auch sehr schön aus mit dem 'ausgeschnittenen' Instrument - darf man fragen, welches Programm benutzt wurde, um die Maske zu erstellen und das Video zu bearbeiten? Ich bin auf der Suche nach einem kreativen Video-Bearbeitungs-Programm
    Auch von mir einen guten Rutsch! :]

  • @4OPFab
    @4OPFab 11 років тому +2

    perfect for late 70's softporn music !

  • @naebeltistgallant776
    @naebeltistgallant776 3 місяці тому

    Farfisa einst eine der besten Orgelhersteller Italiens . Schade das 1984 Schluss war und bontempi den Laden übernommen hat. Farfisa Ancona Werk

  • @willdatsun
    @willdatsun 6 років тому

    strings remind me of the theme tune to Watoo Watoo , especially near the end of that theme.

  • @gasparucciox9706
    @gasparucciox9706 3 роки тому

    cool

  • @patricktuchais7596
    @patricktuchais7596 4 роки тому +1

    Hello! Your sounds are absolutely fantastic, especially the voice tone. Can you give the sliders and switches position for the voice tone? I can't see them on the video. thank you!

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  3 роки тому +2

      It's a simple machine, I think everyone can figure it out by spending a little time with it. I don't know the settings anymore

  • @BertGrink
    @BertGrink 3 роки тому

    I am certain Richard Wright would have loved this synth.

  • @julien23lastchristmas2
    @julien23lastchristmas2 5 років тому +1

    IN 0.30 seconde the sound is like a voice of Girl ...Ingenious technology

  • @this_connor_guy
    @this_connor_guy 11 років тому +4

    Reminds me of Klaus Schulze

  • @MexlycanFilmico
    @MexlycanFilmico 6 років тому +3

    Space sounds

  • @jackpinestyley
    @jackpinestyley 8 місяців тому

    Does anyone happen to know how the 'poly & strings in mono' mode work? it sounds like it might send the poly and string circuit into the mono's vcf and vca but all I get is the adsr triggering and white noise going through the vcf and vca.

  • @Emil54
    @Emil54 10 років тому

    Anyone know of a Farfisa Soundmaker for sale? Wonderful sounds - Amazing !

  • @herbertschmidt1719
    @herbertschmidt1719 5 років тому +2

    Sounds a lot nicer than I remembered. Not as nice as a Synthorchestra but close.

  • @s00per25
    @s00per25 8 років тому

    Do you know any other synth that can do those Theremin-like sounds you can hear at 0:20?

    • @robocelot
      @robocelot 3 роки тому

      @s00per Farfisa Syntorchestra for sure (but super rare like the Soundmaker unforunately). I've come close to that 'Theremin/female voice' sound using a Yamaha SK-30's mono section as well.

  • @ingoodmusic
    @ingoodmusic 7 років тому

    Good old polychrome sound)

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  7 років тому

      yes, the string sound is identical, but on the polychrome you have more options

  • @phaserman6657
    @phaserman6657 5 років тому +1

    All this album by Phaserman is principaly with a real farfisa polychrome

    • @synthesizerhome2041
      @synthesizerhome2041 5 років тому

      you call this an "album"? This sounds like horrible stuff played by an absolute beginner with zero talent. Best example for the fact, that owning a good synthesizer will not necessarily turn you into a good artist

    • @AnalogNoiseLab
      @AnalogNoiseLab 5 років тому

      @Synthesizer Home Who are you to tell what an album or music should be? F*cking idiot!

  • @musiclfiles8024
    @musiclfiles8024 4 роки тому

    this reminds me the synclavier

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  4 роки тому

      not quite... that silver knob is much bigger on the Synclavier :-D

  • @Sjobeck7
    @Sjobeck7 11 років тому

    Me want one so bad it hurts!!! :)

  • @claudioricci431
    @claudioricci431 10 років тому +2

    String sound is extremely good, similar or even better than ARP solina, mono synth section sounds a bit poor.

  • @joseluisperez4200
    @joseluisperez4200 3 роки тому

    😍❤❤❤❤❤😍

  • @drag0nsmith
    @drag0nsmith 7 років тому +4

    Höre ich da etwas Wahnfried 1883 am Anfang? :D

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  7 років тому +1

      kann sein, der Klaus hat mich auch ein wenig geprägt ;-)

  • @cardenassolisrodrigo2601
    @cardenassolisrodrigo2601 2 роки тому +1

    That songs you played in that synthesizer sounded alot like the ones Jean Michele Jarre made back in the 70's, like his very first album "Oxygene"

  • @yadgar1969
    @yadgar1969 2 місяці тому

    The first two minutes remind me of Joel Fayerman's synth music...

  • @LuchinoMurchino
    @LuchinoMurchino 10 років тому

    Есть эти видео в более лучшем качестве?

  • @Sjobeck7
    @Sjobeck7 10 років тому

    Totally BOSS X100 :p

  • @moogdome2562
    @moogdome2562 5 років тому +2

    Wow. has anyone got one for sale?. I'll have a crane and a lowloder ready just in case. Never knew this existed until now. I love it, reminds me a bit like a JP8 in looks, but sounds like an ARP. Wonderful. Did I mention I liked it?.

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  5 років тому

      yeah, it combines the looks of the Jupiter-8 and the Synclavier ;-)

  • @xinjoy6236
    @xinjoy6236 2 роки тому

    if you were in a shop with a Crumar Performer, this Farfisa or a Farfisa Syntorchestra, which one would you choose?

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  2 роки тому +1

      I would go for the Soundmaker. It sounds really nice and is the most flexible of all three.

    • @xinjoy6236
      @xinjoy6236 2 роки тому

      @@AnalogAudio1 thanks a lot for your answer. before that, I found one at 2h drive in working condition. I didn’t go further and called the person then bought it after seeing your demo. Then I read you sold yours as another farfisa would do almost the same but in a compact instrument -forget which one. I was like « You are too impulsive ». so now I feel better 😉 I was interested in the ARP Solina string synthetizer, looking to have a string machine combined with monosynth. Farfisa soundmacker do this for much cheaper it seems. And more.. I have an ARP Omni 1 to repair. maybe I should find a tech to recap and change condensators of the FSM and other things.I don’t know. One thing : some say it’s not the best strings. I found in your vid geat rich strings. IDK if you know and like François de Roubaix but this Farfisa when you play it at a certain time, sounds like him. If you don’t, have a listen to this soundtrack genius by the right door. His string synth are quite unique and this farifisa have « that » sound. beautiful.

  • @FlamingKnives100
    @FlamingKnives100 10 років тому +1

    How did u collect so many synths!

    • @twerk182
      @twerk182 6 років тому +1

      Have a feeling they track a lot of these down and then pay to demo them for youtube hits??? I don't know that but it'd make sense rather than having an insane synth depository of everything that's ever been made

  • @SailfishSoundSystem
    @SailfishSoundSystem 7 років тому +1

    I had no idea Farfisa made synths. I thought they just made organs. Cool sounds. I bet parts are hard to get for these now.

  • @giannisalex8811
    @giannisalex8811 7 років тому

    hello my friend .. that said the song at 1.20

  • @antoinefrejean6225
    @antoinefrejean6225 9 років тому +2

    Does anyone know where i can buy this synthesizer?

    • @vforvillain77
      @vforvillain77 9 років тому +2

      Antoine Frejean Nope, no one here has heard of ebay.

    • @andreavitiello7001
      @andreavitiello7001 6 років тому

      Italy

    • @rachelar
      @rachelar 5 років тому

      Maybe go on hols to an Italian city and scour second hand shops

    • @synthesizerhome2041
      @synthesizerhome2041 5 років тому

      I think even in Italy it's hard to find nowadays

    • @plexone
      @plexone 4 роки тому

      @@synthesizerhome2041 unfortunately thai is true..

  • @alfredotaborelli8037
    @alfredotaborelli8037 Рік тому

    Do You know more or less the nowadays price of a good condition one?

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  Рік тому +1

      600-700 Euros is realistic I think. The most units need service after 45 years.

  • @kengibson4054
    @kengibson4054 7 років тому

    I'll have two please.

  • @ConstantThrowing
    @ConstantThrowing 7 років тому +1

    Did Pink Floyd use this?

    • @serenorocha
      @serenorocha 7 років тому +1

      Actually Richard Wright used Farfisa organs, that's why this reminds us of Pink Floyd.

  • @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur
    @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 11 років тому

    Awesome sound. I guess these boxes did not sell well. Because they are rare as hen's teeth...

  • @mobith
    @mobith 10 років тому +1

    please can someone sell me one of these??

  • @chadsanders5551
    @chadsanders5551 10 років тому +1

    Tomita?

  • @GMirandaBRA
    @GMirandaBRA 9 років тому +3

    Damm can i sample your instrument?
    I felt in love with the sound of this instrument.
    it would fit amazingly in my project if not what other machine has this dreamy sound

  • @999SunKing
    @999SunKing 10 років тому

    Il "piccolo" CS80

  • @silvertongues2
    @silvertongues2 4 роки тому

    how does it compare to the Syntorchestra?

    • @synthesizerhome2041
      @synthesizerhome2041 4 роки тому

      it's a completely different beast

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  4 роки тому

      the only one thing they have in common is, that both have a string ensemble and a monophonic section. Sound and possibilities are completely different. The Syntorchestra is very simple.

  • @nanoloopbandit
    @nanoloopbandit 5 років тому

    😨😨😰😰😱😱🥶🥶🥶 I just... I just don’t know what to say, I’m shivering from all this richness! (Somebody please save me from sampling this dude, I’m so so tempted)

  • @shprynx2328
    @shprynx2328 5 років тому

    aka the plantasia machine

  • @anim8er2
    @anim8er2 3 роки тому +1

    Sounds like Jean-Michel Jarre's Oxygène.

    • @AnalogAudio1
      @AnalogAudio1  3 роки тому

      It also sounds partly like ZooLook

  • @noiseforthealgorithm4668
    @noiseforthealgorithm4668 4 роки тому

    plantasia

  • @marguskiis7711
    @marguskiis7711 3 роки тому

    Soviet 80s movies!

  • @RayyMusik
    @RayyMusik 6 років тому +1

    Looks like a poor man‘s Synclavier somehow. :D

  • @tituslevengeur
    @tituslevengeur 10 років тому +2

    Hi, i really need your demo in .WAV! Could you send me this please? i send you back a bottle of wine from france :).

  • @jumpingman8160
    @jumpingman8160 8 років тому

    I want one. Who wants to sell one to me?

    • @twerk182
      @twerk182 6 років тому

      5 grand little man, put that shit in my hand...

    • @jumpingman8160
      @jumpingman8160 5 років тому

      I'll wait for the behringer version :=)