Elektrish - Vintage Synthesizer Studio & Museum

27/05/2024

Happy days!
Look what just arrived for our soon-to-be-opened synth museum…
We are literally jumping with excitement. 😍

Fairlight CMI Series IIx (1983)

As soon as the museum is open, you will have the opportunity to see this beauty up close and even try playing it if you wish.

At Elektrish you can experience and explore a vast range of vintage and classic synthesizers.

20/05/2024

The Roland Space Echo RE-201 (1974) turns 50 this year! Can you believe it?

I never get bored watching the tape reel running through the machine. 😊

And there's also a very special feeling knowing that the sound has passed through the playback head, tape, and recording head — something that is hard to beat with digital alternatives.

02/05/2024

This is our Roland CompuRhythm CR-78 from 1978.

With it, you were (according to the original Roland ad) "only limited by your imagination".

Either way, it has 34 different preset rhythms, including 16 for rock and disco - and a handsome wood cabinet. 🔥

What else could anyone yearning for a rhythm machine ask for?

08/02/2024

As proud sponsors of the Swedish synth film 'Düsseldorf, Skåne' we were particularly thrilled to participate in Tuesday's gala premiere at the Royal movie theater in Malmö.

During the event, we showcased some synthesizers featured in the film, including the original Roland System 100 unit used in its production.

Amidst engaging conversations with the wonderful attendees, we unfortunately forgot to capture moments through photos during the actual event. Though we did manage to capture some shots from before the festivities began, and luckily there were others who were better at taking photos and generously let us borrow theirs. 🙂

Big thanks to Düsseldorf, Skåne - Synthfilmen for the fantastic evening, and congratulations to the entire team on a great film!

19/01/2024

It's small, it's cheap and it's good!

Casio designed the CZ-101 with portability in mind, weighing only a few kilograms and powered by batteries.

With its Phase Distortion synthesis technology it allows a diverse range of sounds - from warm and lush pads to sharp and punchy basslines.

Four part (mono) multitimbrality, 8-voice polyphony and three 8-stage envelope generators also help make this little fellow from 1985 a great synthesizer.

Disclaimer: This is not a toy.

12/01/2024

The Emax was released by E-mu Systems in 1986 as a low cost alternative to the Emulator II.

It offers 12-bit sampling (but only 8-bit sound storage) at 42 kHz sample rate, and 8-voice polyphony with analog filters (SSM2047).

We just love the lo-fi grit you get with vintage hardware samplers. 😍