Exploring Vintage Synthesizers
SYNTH GEMS 1 is your guide to an eclectic and amazing collection of synthesizers as art. Experience the history, technology, and sonic innovation of electronic music in a completely new way.
As much for serious synth enthusiasts as for newcomers to electronic music, SYNTH GEMS 1 is an enlightening look into the wonderful world of vintage synthesizers.
- 60+ selected vintage synthesizers
- 330+ unique color photos
- Foreword by master synthesist Vince Clarke
- 320 colorful pages printed on high-quality certified-ecofriendly paper
- Hardcover format (9.8" x 9.8" / 25 x 25 cm)
An art gallery of electronic aesthetics
SYNTH GEMS 1 takes you on a tour of over 60 remarkable keyboards — large and small, famed and rare, elegant, beautiful, and brutal… and ranging from classics that define entire genres to rare oddities that bring their own grace to the world.
Each synthesizer is presented in a series of finely detailed photographs, with a discussion of its origins and importance. From the dawn of commercial synthesis to the close of the Twentieth Century, the lives and times of these unique instruments are chronicled in exquisite pictures and thoughtful stories – mingling music, technology, commerce, and visual art.
Meet the synthesizer
Besides a brief introduction to the basic elements of synthesizer design, as well as a comprehensive Glossary, the book is rounded out by tours of the three museums that opened their collections to be photographed, and a selection of resources for further study: books, films, educational initiatives, online resources – even ways to play with these sounds at home.
Known classics and significant rarities
Explore the designs and read the stories behind instruments from famous brands such as ARP, Casio, Clavia, Korg, Moog, Oberheim, Roland, Sequential, and Yamaha – as well as vintage gems from Crumar, Electronic Dream Plant, Elgam, E-mu, Ensoniq, Fairlight, Kawai, Gleeman, Lord Synthesisers, Steiner-Parker, Technics, Waldorf, and more.
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Once your order is with our courier partners, New Zealand-wide deliveries typically take overnight in some areas or between 3 – 10 working days following dispatch.
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Important Note:
- If you have ordered multiple items, your order may be sent in separate installments (due to stock levels and availability).
- ETA we provided on the product page is estimated and subject to change, depending on the supplier stock level and transit time. We will contact you if there are any serious delays.
- In some cases, we may ship this product directly from our suppliers or our overseas warehouse.
Exploring Vintage Synthesizers
SYNTH GEMS 1 is your guide to an eclectic and amazing collection of synthesizers as art. Experience the history, technology, and sonic innovation of electronic music in a completely new way.
As much for serious synth enthusiasts as for newcomers to electronic music, SYNTH GEMS 1 is an enlightening look into the wonderful world of vintage synthesizers.
- 60+ selected vintage synthesizers
- 330+ unique color photos
- Foreword by master synthesist Vince Clarke
- 320 colorful pages printed on high-quality certified-ecofriendly paper
- Hardcover format (9.8" x 9.8" / 25 x 25 cm)
An art gallery of electronic aesthetics
SYNTH GEMS 1 takes you on a tour of over 60 remarkable keyboards — large and small, famed and rare, elegant, beautiful, and brutal… and ranging from classics that define entire genres to rare oddities that bring their own grace to the world.
Each synthesizer is presented in a series of finely detailed photographs, with a discussion of its origins and importance. From the dawn of commercial synthesis to the close of the Twentieth Century, the lives and times of these unique instruments are chronicled in exquisite pictures and thoughtful stories – mingling music, technology, commerce, and visual art.
Meet the synthesizer
Besides a brief introduction to the basic elements of synthesizer design, as well as a comprehensive Glossary, the book is rounded out by tours of the three museums that opened their collections to be photographed, and a selection of resources for further study: books, films, educational initiatives, online resources – even ways to play with these sounds at home.
Known classics and significant rarities
Explore the designs and read the stories behind instruments from famous brands such as ARP, Casio, Clavia, Korg, Moog, Oberheim, Roland, Sequential, and Yamaha – as well as vintage gems from Crumar, Electronic Dream Plant, Elgam, E-mu, Ensoniq, Fairlight, Kawai, Gleeman, Lord Synthesisers, Steiner-Parker, Technics, Waldorf, and more.
Please fill out the contact form below or drop us a message via chat box we will get back to you as soon as we can.
- If you have received the wrong item, faulty, damaged, lost package in transit, request an exchange, or other issues, please submit your request to support. We will get back to you with further instructions.
- If you have questions about Ledger wallets, please visit https://crypto.groov.nz
Please see the estimated delivery at checkout or on this product page* (located on top of the product name).
We process most ready-to-ship orders daily, Monday-Friday, and dispatch most orders from Christchurch, New Zealand. In some cases, we may ship this product directly from our suppliers or our overseas warehouse. We aim to have them ready for dispatch within 48 hours of receiving your order.
If a product/s is not in stock, we will order the item into a store or dispatch the item directly to you from our office/warehouse in Christchurch, Hong Kong, Thailand or from manufacturer/supplier.
Once your order is with our courier partners, New Zealand-wide deliveries typically take overnight in some areas or between 3 – 10 working days following dispatch.
You will receive a dispatch email with tracking details as soon as your order has been processed.
Important Note:
- If you have ordered multiple items, your order may be sent in separate installments (due to stock levels and availability).
- ETA we provided on the product page is estimated and subject to change, depending on the supplier stock level and transit time. We will contact you if there are any serious delays.
- In some cases, we may ship this product directly from our suppliers or our overseas warehouse.
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