Tocante Bass Bistab Solar-Powered Touch Synthesizer

Imagine taking a standard touch synth and dropping its entire range into the deep, rumbling bass realm— that's the genius twist on this solar-powered gem, where even the highest notes growl in sub frequencies perfect for laying down otherworldly foundations.

Crafted with 24 independent analog square wave oscillators across four lowered octaves, it uses non-Western tuning set by precise resistors, ensuring each unit has its own subtle pitch character. Square touch pads trigger notes, chords, and polyphonic stacks via skin resistance, while golden sandrodes between them unlock pitch bends, intermodulation, and chaotic timbres through performative touches. Solar panels keep the internal NiMH battery charged for on-the-go play, with a built-in 0.5W speaker for instant diffusion or a 3.5mm mono output for amps; at 11 x 3.14 x 0.8 inches, it's a portable slab of wooden-handcrafted immediacy from Peter Blasser's Ciat-Lonbarde lineup.

Players love its raw, tactile chaos—breathy modulations and emergent drones that feel alive, though the fixed tuning and touch sensitivity demand a light, experimental hand to avoid unintended blasts.