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The Phantastron Vacuum Tube Synthesizer

Arthur Joly demos his Phantastron – a DIY vacuum tube synthesizer. Electric Western sells a kit for building the Phantastron for $195.

October 3, 2010October 3, 20103 Comments

The Thermatron Flame-Controlled Synthesizer


The Thermatron Flame Controlled Synthesizer was uploaded by: sheepslinky
Duration: 200
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June 26, 2009June 27, 20096 Comments

Zia Ribbon Controlling Phantastron


Zia Ribbon Controlling Phantastron was uploaded by: sheepslinky
Duration: 175
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February 23, 2009February 23, 2009Leave a comment

More Electric Western Kits Coming

Electric Western has announced plans for some new DIY synth kits.  There’s a lot on the list to get psyched up about: First on the list is the EW Ribbon Controller: 20? long  & designed as an ergonomic instrument meant to be played! The current version sends 2 position CVs and has an optional expression… Read More More Electric Western Kits Coming

December 5, 2008December 5, 2008Leave a comment

Phantastron Tube Synth Destroys Guitar

This is a demo of the Electric Western Phantastron all tube synthesizer processing and resynthesizing guitar.

November 15, 2008November 14, 2008Leave a comment

The Phantastron Vacuum Tube Synthesizer

A demonstration of an assembled Electric Western Phantastron vacuum tube synthesizer.  This Phantastron was built for a customer from the same components & case parts in the standard kit. The Phantastron has a 30’s vacuum tube sound, like an Ondes Martenot in the highs and a Trautonium in the low range. Phantastron was recorded direct… Read More The Phantastron Vacuum Tube Synthesizer

October 25, 2008October 25, 2008Leave a comment

Electric Western Moves To New Mexico

Electric Western – a new company making an all-tube synth – has moved to New Mexico: They haven’t updated their site much during the move, but here’s an update on the upcoming Phantastron: All the parts for the Phantastron release in October are in stock or on the way. I also have some spiffy mods,… Read More Electric Western Moves To New Mexico

September 18, 2008Leave a comment

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