Optigan.com has introduced a new sound disc for the Optigan and Panoptigon, GIALLO, created in collaboration with German music producer Hainbach.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“GIALLO is a genre of B-movies that was popular in 1970s Italy and found a cult following among cineasts. These cheap horror and thriller flicks featured soundtracks that were as raw as they were fantastic. This disc pays homage to their shocking and ghostly sound.
A fan of the sound, Hainbach recorded two rare Italian synthesizers, the Farfisa Polychrome and the Elgam Carousel. Made with varispeed in mind, this disc adds a dark shimmer to your own scores.”
Features:
Chords:
Arpeggios and bass from the original groove box, the Elgam Carousel. As spooky as a fairground at midnight.
Keys:
Described as the queen of all string machines, the Farfisa Polychrome features a unique chorus setting that is absolutely haunting.
SFX:
1 – Ensemble Modern Mega Triangle
2 – Carousel Rock Beat
3 – Carousel Afro Beat
4 – Carousel R’n’B
5 – Carousel Beguine
Pricing and Availability:
GIALLO is available now for $89 USD.
Great a disk that sounds like a noisy version of Casio MT-65 <3
Weird how he uses rare Italian synths, while these movies’ amazing wild soundtracks were made with whatever was available.