Is Erica Synths Elektor Formant The Ultimate Vintage Modular Revival?
Synthesist Starsky Carr – in his latest video – offers his take on the new Erica Synths Elektor Formant modular synthesizer.
In May 1977, Elektor magazine published the first of a series of articles that document building the Formant modular synthesizer. The Formant, designed by C. Chapman, was designed to an affordable DIY alternative to the commercial modular synths of the day.
Last year, Erica Synths introduced a modern reissue of the Formant modular, with 27 module kits available for DIYers.
Carr shares an overview of the Formant modular, history of the system, sound demos and more.
Topics covered:
- Overview of the Erica Synths Formant system
- The history of the original 1970s Elektor DIY kit
- Sound demos: VCOs, filter tones, modulation & patching
- Performance insights (including Synth East)
- Is this the ultimate vintage modular revival?
Alex Ball also shared this video, exploring a vintage Formant.
Topics covered:
0:00 Intro Jam
1:20 What was the Elektor Formant?
3:38 Demo 1: Elektorial Spank
5:02 Interview with Bruce part 1
7:33 Demo 2: Key-Bored
8:44 Interview with Bruce part 2
10:49 Summary and Formant Reissue
11:46 Patron Outro Jam
Watch the videos, and share your thoughts on the Elektor Formant in the comments!
