In advance of the official launch of the Panoptigon hardware, Quilter Labs has opened their new disc webstore. Optigan.com will also be offering the same titles soon at our newly revamped website, but
PANOPTIGON – Available Soon! Showing Production Units at NAMM
Happy 2019, Optigoners! We’re happy to announce that the PANOPTIGON – the new Optigan/Orchestron disc-playing hardware developed by our associate Robert Becker & his company Quilter Labs – will fi
Orchestron Prototype #1 For Sale
We have no connection to this sale, but it’s a unique item so it’s worthy of a mention here. Apparently this is David VanKoevering’s first prototype Orchestron. The earliest Orchestrons were basically
Reed & Caroline’s New Album HELLO SCIENCE feat. Custom Orchestron Disc
Recently we collaborated on a custom Orchestron disc for the synth pop duo Reed & Caroline. They sent over some of Caroline’s vocal textures and we turned them into an exclusive disc called “Carol
David Van Koevering, 1940-2018
Sad to report the passing of David Van Koevering, notable to this site as the man behind Vako, who adopted the Optigan and transformed it into the Orchestron in an attempt to market the technology to
Bob Moog References Optigan/Orchestron in 1985 Keyboard Magazine Article
The very first time I heard about the Optigan and Orchestron was in this article penned by Bob Moog for the Sept. 1985 issue of Keyboard Magazine (with Jan Hammer on the cover).
Vako Orchestron VIOLIN Disc Demo – KRAFTWERK – Franz Schubert
https://youtu.be/dZsMAnZmOJw I transcribed the Vako Orchestron VIOLIN disc parts from Kraftwerk’s “Franz Schubert” and put together a little demo / cover version. I cheated and used samples instead of
Optigan / Orchestron Master Tape Vault feat. “Kraftwerk Choir” Tape/Demo
https://youtu.be/j7czf09vh4Q Since there’s been some interest this week, here’s a quick video of the Optigan/Orchestron master tape vault, ie my library closet. Sorry for my incoherent rambling. Highl
Servicing Intermittent Orchestron Key Contacts
We recently had a query about servicing intermittent Orchestron keys, and Robert typed up this guide, which I thought would be helpful to add to the blog:
The Model A is basically a modified Optigan c
New Orchestron Disc – DREHORGEL
Hi folks, I’ve been out of the loop for awhile since I broke my wrist, which set me back more than you would think. I’m still recovering (well, as much as I’ve got left to recover, which won’t be 100%