Moog Grandmother

a 2018 semi-modular analog synthesizer, and one of my dream instruments. it's the smaller version of the bigger Moog Matriarch, but i choose to give this the spotlight due to it's own built in spring reverb. the matriarch features an analog delay, which is awesome, but spring reverb wins in my mind. features one of my favorite color schemes i've seen on a synthesizer as well, and to my knowledge just seems like a really good machine.

Moog IIIc

this is the moog synthesizer, the IIIc being the biggest studio model compared to the Ic or IIc. released originally in 1967, but made until 1973. the main series was used by a lot of artists, but my big interest is with those who used it as their primary instrument, such as Mort Garson, Wendy Carlos, Bruce Haack, and Jean Jacques-Perrey, to name a few. i love this machine dearly.

EMS Synthi AKS

a modular analog synthesizer from 1972. this one is an interesting one, and being honest i cannot wrap my head around how it works very well, but i like it. it's a funny little guy. i know this one primarily from being on the cover to Doctor YS's NIGHT CRUISING EP.

Roland TB-303

an analog bass synthesizer from 1981, originally intended to recreate a realistic electric bass sound to play along with. it was originally a commercial failure, but would become an tech celebrity in electronic music. there is a 99% chance you've heard this, or something recreating it. that acid goop bass.

Roland TR-909

a drum synth/sample based machine released in 1983, also going on to be a commercial failure and also going on to be a tech celebrity in electronic music. the basis for a lot of genres, from techno to acid to gabber. seemed to be a nightmare to program, though. check out captain pikant's video about hunter by bjork for some insane programming done on this thing.

GCA Motor Synth^mkII

a newer synthesizer, titled the world's first eletro-mechanical desktop synthesizer. it is a creature, with the voices created by light sensors picking up patterned discs at different speeds. seems to be incredible for sequencing and interesting sound design. it also features the ominous red glow, which i believe is red light for the optical sensors but it also gives it a very cool style. it looks perfect for a sci-fi dystopia.