Analogue Solutions has introduced Colossus Quartz Synthesizer Expanders, a new range of add-on synth expanders for their Colossus range.

Colossus Quartz is essentially the Colossus Slim, but divided into four equal parts. This allows users to gradually build a complete system or use individual sections as an expander for Colossus or other modular systems.

AS says that “There are no gimmicks – this is pure synthesiser. A huge sound enclosed in a solid metal case wrapped in wood. No expense has been spared to bring this incredible machine to life.”

Features:

• AS250-VCO This has a bank of 12 vernier VCOs, plus 2 Noise Generators, Random Voltage, Sample and Hold, Matrix Panel.
• AS250-Mod This features 4 VCAs, 4 Envelopes, 2 LFOs, LCD Dual Channel Oscilloscope (can be upgraded to single channel CRT), Touch Keyboard / Sequencer.
• AS250-VCF This has 8 Filters (4x SEM type, 4x Moog type), 8 VCAs, 2 real Spring Reverbs, 2 Ring Mods, 2 Slew Generators, Matrix Panel.
• AS250-Seq This features a 64-step analogue sequencer, 4 Moving Coil Meters, Stereo Mixer, 2 Joysticks, 2 Multiples, and 2 Sub-mixers.
• All systems feature a full set of 3.5mm jack sockets for patching.
• All the voice and modulation circuits are 100% analogue. There digital elements to the sequencer control, similar to the design of the original EMS Synthi 100 that the Colossus is inspired by.
• Colossus is large scale, featuring large knobs that control metal shaft potentiometers. VCOs have multi-turn verniers. The two enormous pin matrix panels dominate the panels are expensive Swiss-made broadcast-quality signal routers.
• There are two spring reverbs, a touch keyboard, a step sequencer, moving coil meters, joysticks and “an immense expanse of jack sockets for additional patching within or without the system.”

Pricing and Availability:

The Colossus Quartz Synthesizer Expanders are available now, priced starting at £5,500.