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<!--{{Infobox company
| company_namename = Synthesizers.com
| company_logologo = [[ImageFile:Synthesizerscomlogo200.jpg]]
| company_typetype = Proprietorship
| foundation = 1996
| location = [[Tyler, Texas|Tyler]], [[Texas]]
| key_people = Roger Arrick, Founderfounder
| products = [[Musical instrument]]s, [[modularModular synthesizer]]s, [[Signalsignal Processingprocessing]]
| homepage = [http://www.Synthesizerssynthesizers.com/ Synthesizers.com]
}}-->'''Synthesizers.com''' is an [[United States of America|American]] company based in [[Tyler, Texas|Tyler]], [[Texas]]
}}
founded by engineer [[Roger Arrick]] (also a designer of robots<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130810201047/http://ars-journal.com/ars/Interview/Interview%20with%20Arrick%20R.htm Interview with Roger Arrick], International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, Vol. 1 Iss. 4, 2004</ref>), which manufactures [[analog synthesizers|analog]] [[modular synthesizer]]s for music and sound-effect creation.
 
== Products ==
'''Synthesizers.com''' is an [[United States of America|American]] company based in [[Tyler, Texas|Tyler]], [[Texas]]
Synthesizers.com modular synthesizer products use analog circuitry as did the classic synthesizers produced by [[Moog Music|Moog]], [[ARP Instruments, Inc.|ARP]], etc. Systems are constructed using function modules to provide customization and flexibility. Modules include the basic [[Voltage controlled oscillator|VCO]], [[Voltage controlled filter|VCF]], [[Voltage-controlled amplifier|VCA]] synthesizer functions along with more advanced modules such as
founded by Engineer Roger Arrick which manufactures [[analog synthesizers|analog]] [[modular synthesizer]]s for music and sound-effect creation.
[[music sequencer|sequencers]], [[ring modulation|ring modulators]] and [[Quantization (music)|quantizers]]. Cabinets of various construction styles are offered to house modules and power components.
 
Synthesizers.com cabinets and modules conform to the physical [[Moog modular synthesizer|Moog Modular]] (5U tall) form factor.<ref>{{cite [https://web|url=.archive.org/web/20101128111207/http://www.synthesizers.com/formfactors.html |title=Modular Synthesizer Form Factors], |publisher=Synthesizers.com, |date=20 May |accessdate=2012-05-20}}</ref>
==Products==
Synthesizers.com modular synthesizer products utilize analog circuitry as did the classic synthesizers produced
by [[Moog Music|Moog]], [[ARP Instruments, Inc.|ARP]], [[List of classic synthesizers|and others]] in the [[Synthesizer#History|1960s and 1970s.]]
Systems are constructed using function modules to provide customization and flexibility.
Modules include the basic
[[Voltage controlled oscillator|VCO]], [[Voltage controlled filter|VCF]], [[Voltage-controlled amplifier|VCA]]
synthesizer functions along with more advanced modules such as
[[music sequencer|sequencers]], [[ring modulation|ring modulators]] and [[Quantization (music)|quantizers]].
Cabinets of various construction styles are offered to house modules and power components.
 
== Moog 960 Sequencer Reissue ==
Synthesizers.com cabinets and modules conform to the physical [[Moog modular synthesizer|Moog Modular]] (5U tall) form factor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.synthesizers.com/formfactors.html |title=Modular Synthesizer Form Factors |publisher=Synthesizers.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-20}}</ref>
In 2005, Synthesizers.com began offering a clone of Moog's famous 960 [[music sequencer|sequencer]].<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=c3EHIpo0DKwC&pg=PA227 Analog Synthesizers: Understanding, Performing, Buying: from the Legacy of Moog to Software Synthesis] by Marc Jenkins, Taylor & Francis, 2007, {{ISBN|978-0-240-52072-8}}, p. 227</ref> The front panel duplicates the original 960 layout while the electronics required a redesign using currently available circuit components. Recreation of Moog's 961 and 962 accessory modules are offered as well.
 
==Moog 960Not SequencerDIY Reissue==
Synthesizers.com products are sold ready for use. DIY or modification are not supported.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161128202741/http://www.synthesizers.com/faq.html FAQ], Synthesizers.com</ref>
In 2005, Synthesizers.com began offering a modern recreation of Moog's famous 960 [[music sequencer|sequencer]].
The front panel duplicates the original 960 layout while the electronics required a redesign using currently available
circuit components. Recreation of Moog's 961 and 962 accessory modules are offered as well.
 
== References ==
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!Q960 Sequential Controller and Accessory Modules
|-
|<gallery style="float:left;" widths="315" heights="162">
File:Synthesizers.com Q960 Sequential Controller module.jpg|Q960 Sequential Controller Module.
</gallery><gallery style="float:left;" widths="81" heights="162">
File:Q961l.jpg|Q961 Sequencer Interface Module.
File:Q962l.jpg|Q962 Sequential Switch Module.
</gallery>
|}
 
==Meeting of the Knobs==
Synthesizers.com periodically hosts informal public meetings in the [[Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex|Dallas/Fort Worth]] area
where enthusiasts show various sorts of modern and vintage [[electronic musical instrument]]s.
 
==References==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.synthesizers.com Official homepage] of/ Synthesizers.com] website
 
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