Erica Synths today announced that it stopping the manufacturing of their Perkons HD-01 Drum Synth in blue, and replacing it with a version with black finish.
Here’s what they have to say about the change:
“Due to a few considerations (including popular demand) we have decided on releasing a new edition of the PERKONS HD-01 now in an all-new sleek black finish!
We have decided to transform the beast by giving it a new demeanour – a timelessly black finish to match our other instruments and to visually complement the dark aesthetic that has become synonymous with Erica Synths modules and desktop instruments all over the world.
The original edition in jet fighter cockpit blue will remain a unique piece of music instrument history and hopefully cherished by the owners of these now discontinued units”.
Pricing and Availability:
The Perkons HD-01 Black is available to pre-order now for € 1700.
so i did some research on the name for this synth
… it was fascinating
This is definitely the GOAT for me. Most playable complete industrial techno groove box without a screen.
so much better in black. never understood why it was in blue. I bought the limited edition myself in black with the beautiful wooden panels on the side. I really love this device, most intuitive drum machine I know.
The blue paint job was apparently inspired by fighter jet controls and military equipment. Google Mig-21 to see it in the wild.
Black is always going to look good, but Perkons in blue looks pretty sharp.
Plus the original version always sounds way better.
But, surely they can give those who own the original Syntrx a cream one as well, right? 🙂
i sampled one at knobcon on my Akai mpc live