Analogue Solutions has introduced the Maximus 4V, a new “mega-polysynth” that they say is “inspired by the dawn of analogue synths”.
AS says that the Maximus 4V is designed with these types of sounds in mind:
- Standard pad type poly sounds
- Unusually Poly Sounds
- Monophonic Synth Sounds
- A mixture of Mono and Poly Sounds
- Filmic / Epic ambience sounds
- Rhythmic patterns, with a new sound on each key press.
Maximus does not have patch memory – it’s a what you see is what you get interface, like early polyphonic synths.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Although we label this as a polysynth, it is so much more. We can’t think of a single label to assign to this synth since it transcends traditional categories.
When you think of a polysynth, you might imagine flat synths with one set of controls that manage all voices equally. By giving Maximus independent controls for every voice, you have the freedom to create unique styles of poly sounds that are impossible on traditional polysynths, whether they are hardware or software. You can dial up ‘traditional’ poly sounds (pads, etc.) or create something unimaginably different.
Because you can never dial up each voice completely identically, standard poly pads will sound superbly vintage.
All the voice and modulation circuits are, of course, 100% analogue. We purposely avoided digital components, aside from the digital needed for MIDI and the mini-sequencers.
This synth is purely for those who want it just as it was in the 1970s – but new, with parts still in production, for those who want a synth that could have been built in the 70s.
There are no gimmicks – this is pure synthesiser – a huge sound enclosed in a solid metal case wrapped in solid hardwood. No expense has been spared to bring this incredible machine to life.”
Pricing and Availability:
The Analogue Solutions 4 Voice Maximus polysynth is available now for £9900.
Schwing!
I love crazy megasynths like this, beautiful to look at and fun to play. Practical? Hell no. And I doubt my wife would understand me selling the car to fund one.
Cool. 10 grand and no patch memory.
Will there be a Minimus 4V for the financial mere mortals?
ten grand?…. nah. i’ll buy food instead.
I was going to call it “unrealistic,” but since when did that term apply to synthesizers and who made me the God of Synths anyway? I always make do with the casual hope that buyers will really play them and not just put them on display. With this one, that’d be like putting a Ferrari up on blocks. Nooooo!! 😛
The idea of non-musician ‘synth collectors’ driving up the prices of synths is a fever dream of failed musicians.
Let”s be honest – there are a LOT of musicians that are out of our leagues, both professionally and financially. They’re the ones buying these synths.
It’s no different than the days of synths like the CS-80 and Synclavier. Those synths were much more expensive than today’s high-end synth How many of them do you think were bought up by ‘collectors’?