Back in the early '80s, this Italian gem quietly delivered one of those ultra-fat sync sounds you might recognize from the Synthex's laserharp preset, thanks to its dual DCOs with oscillator sync that just bites perfectly.
At its core, it's a 6-voice polyphonic beast with 12 oscillators total—two per voice, pumping out saw, pulse, and noise waveforms with PWM and sync for thick, evolving tones. Each voice rocks an SSM2044 4-pole low-pass filter with self-resonance, paired with SSM2024 VCAs and dual SSM2056 ADSR envelopes—one for amp, one likely shaping filter or osc duties—plus three LFOs (saw and pulse waves, including a slow and a fast one) for wild modulation possibilities. The 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard spans C to C, feeding into 95 onboard patch memories, MIDI control, and a single stereo audio out, all housed in a straightforward, approachable panel that's easy to tweak without overwhelming you.
Players have long praised its warm, underrated analog voice—those SSM chips give it a creamy Curtis-like character that's super versatile for pads, leads, and basses—though some note the envelopes aren't the snappiest for super-aggressive plucks. It's a sleeper hit in the vintage poly world, perfect if you want authentic '80s depth without the hype.
