VS-1 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Abstrakt Instruments
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Vintage Sound. Modern Design.
Backers: 131
Average Pledge Per Backer: $1904

Funded: $249,376 of $80,000
Dates: Jan 14th -> Feb 13th (30 days)
Project By: Abstrakt Instruments
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Latest News

Abstrakt Instruments VS-1 Synthesizer, Revival Of The Oberheim OB-X

January 24th - via: synthanatomy.com
Supporting a Kickstarter project does not mean you will get a product afterward. You primarily support the developer, his work, and the project. Kickstarter is always like gambling. You get it, or you don’t. And yes, projects can drag on and take a long time until they’re delivered. (Read More)

Stretch goal updates & notes for DIY builders

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all backers for helping us reach all of the stretch goals. We never would have been able to reach this goal without your support!  All of the hardware related stretch goals have now been implemented, the stereo chorus being the most... (Read More)

New stretch goal added - SD Card support

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting very close to stretch goal # 3 so we've added another one. The platform we're using already has integrated SD Card support. In fact it's actually already wired up on the VS-1 but we weren't planning on using it for two reasons 1) it... (Read More)

Second stretch goal reached.

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all. Individual outputs are now included. We found direct outs from each voice card very useful while testing the prototypes. They are not usually included on synths as they add cost and complexity to the design and usually get shot down... (Read More)

First stretch goal reached.

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all. MIDI polyphonic expression will be a reality. Also, for those doing DIY the BOM has been updated and a Mouser cart added.  (Read More)

Thank you for your support in making the VS-1 a reality.

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks you for the support! The project has funded in less than 24 hours because of many of you synth fanatics out there.  1) We will be adding a new video to the campaign describing the use of endless potentiometers for the controls. Look for this... (Read More)

Thanks for the support - we're already on our way to meeting the goal!

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks everyone! It looks like most are interested in the 8-Voice so we have added another 10 units for early birds. Also, for those interested in the kit version we wanted to confirm that the full schematics & build manual will be available to... (Read More)

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