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Sunday, March 11, 2012

EDP Wasp Analogue Synthesizer


via this auction

"The EDP Wasp is a two-oscillator analogue synth which was designed by Chris Hugget (the same man who was responsible for the OSCar). It's a completely unique sounding synth with tons of character. From deep, throbbing basses to screaming modulated leads, the Wasp sounds amazing. I personally think it has one of most dynamic filters out of all the analogue synths i own. It breathes, it bites, it spits....

The Wasp is undoubtedly unusual in terms of it's design. It's housed inside a moulded two piece plastic case and played via the touch sensitive keyboard. These cases were notorious for cracking and splitting at the front, on the corners, and around the screw holes - i am pleased to say this is one of the (very) few which hasn't suffered in this respect. Likewise, the keyboard responds as it should....no dead contacts etc. All pots work 100% - a couple are a touch scratchy but those inclined to buy some spray cleaner should sort that easy.

It's a truly great synth in all respects. Sounds remarkably contemporary for being almost 40 years old !"



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