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| company_type = Proprietorship |
| company_type = Proprietorship |
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| foundation = 1996 |
| foundation = 1996 |
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| location = [[Tyler, |
| location = [[Tyler, Texas]] |
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| key_people = Roger Arrick, |
| key_people = Roger Arrick, founder |
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| products = [[ |
| products = [[Modular synthesizer]]s, [[signal processing]] |
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| homepage = [http://www.Synthesizers.com/ Synthesizers.com] |
| homepage = [http://www.Synthesizers.com/ Synthesizers.com] |
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'''Synthesizers.com''' is an |
'''Synthesizers.com''' is an American company based in [[Tyler, Texas]], |
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founded by Engineer Roger Arrick which manufactures [[analog synthesizers|analog]] [[modular synthesizer]]s for music and sound-effect creation. |
founded by Engineer Roger Arrick, which manufactures [[analog synthesizers|analog]] [[modular synthesizer]]s for music and sound-effect creation. |
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==Products== |
==Products== |
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Synthesizers.com modular synthesizer products utilize analog circuitry as did the classic synthesizers produced |
Synthesizers.com modular synthesizer products utilize 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 |
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by [[Moog Music|Moog]], [[ARP Instruments, Inc.|ARP]], [[List of classic synthesizers|and others]] in the [[Synthesizer#History|1960s and 1970s.]] |
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Systems are constructed using function modules to provide customization and flexibility. |
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Modules include the basic |
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[[Voltage controlled oscillator|VCO]], [[Voltage controlled filter|VCF]], [[Voltage-controlled amplifier|VCA]] |
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synthesizer functions along with more advanced modules such as |
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Cabinets of various construction styles are offered to house modules and power components. |
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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> |
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> |
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The front panel duplicates the original 960 layout while the electronics required a redesign using currently available |
The front panel duplicates the original 960 layout while the electronics required a redesign using currently available |
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circuit components. Recreation of Moog's 961 and 962 accessory modules are offered as well. |
circuit components. Recreation of Moog's 961 and 962 accessory modules are offered as well. |
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!Q960 Sequential Controller and Accessory Modules |
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File:Synthesizers.com Q960 Sequential Controller module.jpg|Q960 Sequential Controller Module. |
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</gallery><gallery style="float:left;" widths="81" heights="162"> |
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File:Q961l.jpg|Q961 Sequencer Interface Module. |
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File:Q962l.jpg|Q962 Sequential Switch Module. |
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==Meeting of the Knobs== |
==Meeting of the Knobs== |
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Synthesizers.com periodically hosts informal public meetings in the [[Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex|Dallas/Fort Worth]] area |
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 instruments. |
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where enthusiasts show various sorts of modern and vintage [[electronic musical instrument]]s. |
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==Gallery== |
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File:Synthesizers.com Studio-66 Synthesizer System.jpg|Studio-66 synthesizer system |
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File:Portable22l.jpg|Portable-22 synthesizer system |
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File:Rack24l.jpg|Rack-24 synthesizer system |
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==References== |
==References== |