Synthesist Robert Rich has been testing the new Synthesis Technology E950 Circuit Bent VCO – a new design that’s inspired by the Speak & Spell.
The E950 is a 10hp DSP-based VCO that combines the “smooth morphing” of Synthesis Technology’s E350 Morphing Terrarium with fully licensed “Speak & Spell” technology from Texas Instruments.
Rich put together an audio sneak preview, below, that he describes as “Putting a prototype Synthtech E950 through its paces, trying to get as unrecognizable as I can”:
Details on the Synthesis Technology E950 Circuit Bent VCO are to come. The price is expected to be $199.
shall we play a game?
huh. sounds like my circuit bent speak and spell except it says different things.
might as well stick it in your modular?
i think i might just build a modular now! the price of a used speak ‘n spells is astronomical . . .
Yes please….
What is this demonic contraption? And when can I buy one??
The audio samples remind me very much of the stuff I did with the Flame Talking Synth module (aslo available as a stand-alone). But this one here is probably more flexible as it is not the real thing in terms of the chip used. I really enjoy the DSP based modules by Synthesis Technology, very nice on all fronts.
I tried to incorporate a speak N’ spell into my music years ago, but was frustrated with the lack of control. This fits the bill, I think I will PROCEED in buying this. Having some waveforms from the morphing terrarium is icing on top.