We’ve teamed up with German music producer HAINBACH to bring you a new Optigan disc called GIALLO!

GIALLO is a genre of B-movies that was popular in 1970s Italy and found a cult following among cineasts. These cheap horror and thriller flicks featured soundtracks that were as raw as they were fantastic. This disc pays homage to their shocking and ghostly sound. A fan of the sound, Hainbach recorded two rare Italian synthesizers, the Farfisa Polychrome and the Elgam Carousel. Made with varispeed in mind, this disc adds a dark shimmer to your own scores.

Hainbach has posted his own video, showing the creative potential of the Giallo, which you can view here:

Our own audio demo is a very basic bit of noodling meant to show the raw sounds available on the disc.

Chords:
Arpeggios and bass from the original groove box, the Elgam Carousel. As spooky as a fairground at midnight.

Keys:
Described as the queen of all string machines, the Farfisa Polychrome features a unique chorus setting that is absolutely haunting.

SFX:
1 – Ensemble Modern Mega Triangle
2 – Carousel Rock Beat
3 – Carousel Afro Beat
4 – Carousel R’n’B
5 – Carousel Beguine

Sounds curated by Hainbach
Edited and mastered by Pea Hicks
Disc design and mastering by Robert Becker