CONTACT WHO: Analogue Solutions WEB: analoguesolutions.com KEY FEATURES All-analogue signal path with elements from Analogue Solutions’ illustrious past including 3x VCO; 1x VCF; 2x LFO; 2x ADSR EGs; patch-pin matrix; vintage style 16-step sequencer; touch keys; onboard snare drum and pulse outputs I/O: MIDI (5-pin) In/Thru; 24x 3.5mm jack patch points; 1/4” jack output
For a long time, Analogue Solutions’ synth output mostly consisted of the desktop variety, with now discontinued models such as Polymath, Telemark and Vostok giving way to the newer Fusebox X and Impulse Command. All of these can pride themselves on their pure-analogue signal paths (barring some post-effect circuitry) and a heavy nod to what is often referred to as the golden age of synthesis: the sounds of the ’70s. However, Tom Carpenter’s output of late has certainly switched gears in the size stakes. While the all-analogue sensibilities are unwavering, the newer Colossus and Maximus wear their monickers well. These behemoths are definitely once-in-alifetime type synths. So it’s with this latest desktop instrument that we see those aspirations brought back to earth with Ample, a desktop synth
