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 Make various
 Model Formant: pro custom-built by JVR
 Description This is a custom built synth made for me by Jos Van Ras who is an ex-Phillips engineer in the Netherlands who builds Elektor modules and cases.

The synth consists of the following modules: 3 x VCO - very powerful VCOs with a Moog vibe and unlike most Elektors, these have Sync inputs and the sync sound is really powerful. 3 x VCF - 3 different VCFs, two based on the original Elektor designs (a 12dB multiode filter, and another filter switchable between 24/18/12/6 dB/octave with LP and HP outputs) and a third based on the Steiner Parker filter which is really nice sounding. 1 x triple LFO - 3 simple LFOs without voltage control but with a variety of waveshapes. 1 x NOISE / RANDOM VOLTAGE 4 x ADSR 2 x VCA 2 x MIXER 1 x quadruple MULTIPLES 1 x RING MOD 1 x S&H / Inverter 1 x COM which is an output module with a 3 band EQ which is surprisingly useful 1 x MIDI to CV converter

This synth offers tremendous bang for the buck, I think it gives quite a Moog feeling in sound. It contains everything you need for a great variety of sounds but you can always patch it with Eurorack or other modular gear. I will post some sound examples as there aren't many good demos online.

The negatives are that the cabinet is just functional MDF, no fancy timber, and the MIDI interface is very basic. I usually use a Kenton for more complex MIDI control.

 Age n/a
 Weight n/a
 Condition Near mint
 Location Uk 
 Vat Not from a VAT-registered business. But VAT / duty may be due if importing from outside your trade bloc.
 Quantity 1 item is available from the owner
 Options User manual : No
  Service manual : No
  First owner : No
  Original boxes : No
 Plug type United Kingdom standard plug
 Voltage type Internal 220-240V power supply
 Status Item is still available
 Sale type The item is on the auction rooms
 Ending on 09/11/2025
 Category Synthesizer (Modular) 
 Serial number Unknown
 Sphere reference # 29549
 Statistics Created on : 10/09/2025 
Changed on : 22/09/2025 
  Published on : (Not published)
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 Start price 1332 GBP
 Converted price (1) 1332 GBP
 Shipment International or local shipment to pay
 Packing costs 0 GBP
 Payment Full pre payment needed
 Auction bid step 20 GBP
 Auction highest bid 0 GBP
 Converted highest bid 0 GBP
 Leader or winner *None
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