The video, via mysterycircuits, offers an overview and demo of the rare Gleeman Pentaphonic synthesizer.
The Gleeman Pentaphonic is a 5-voice polyphonic synth design from 1982. It features three oscillators per voice, giving it a richer sound than many of the poly synths of that era.
Only about 50 Gleeman Pentaphonic keyboards were made, only 20 of which are clear.
Watch the video and share your thoughts on the Gleeman Pentaphonic synthesizer in the comments!
Artists in DSP have launched a public beta for Amorph, a programmable DSP host plugin that lets you create any audio effect or instrument using Cmajor code and AI assistance.
It’s in the same ‘vibe coding’ category as Audio Plugin Coder and Polyend Endless, tools that are designed to lets musicians create custom effects without coding.
Making music in the style of classic Tangerine Dream
In the video, LA-based composer & synthesist Josh Lucan demonstrates how he created an original song, in the style of ’70s Tangerine Dream.
Lucan previously dissected TD’s Exit and, on his Youtube page, he’s shared videos looking at creating sequences inspired by the group and more.
“I show how I made an original song in the style of Tangerine Dream using some of the sequencing concepts I have learned from dissecting their music,” Lucan notes. “I explain how I built complexity out of small cells of sequences using the Intellijel Metropolix, the Squarp Hapax, and the Moog 10.”
Other tools used include Ableton Live, some soft synths and a Tascam TSR-8 reel to reel 8-track tape recorder.
At the end of the video, Lucan shares the original track that he created.
Did he capture the classic Tangerine Dream Berlin School sound? Share your thoughts in the comments!
