Just passing on this “review” of the Radioaktivox from long-time French Optigan user Thierry Bellia: I’d like to say that you did an incredible job with the Radioaktivox record!!! The sound is just am
Radioaktivox Now Shipping!
We’re pleased to announce that the initial run of our new Optigan disc – Radioaktivox – is now shipping! [nggallery id=5] We’ve done an initial run of 25 copies, of which we’re keeping two, and ten ha
NEW Optigan disc – RADIOTAKTIVOX – Now taking pre-orders!
https://youtu.be/G6V_e6-ThsE It’s the news you’ve been waiting for! We are now ready to release the first in a series of new, high quality Optigan discs. We’ve listened to your feedback and have produ
New Optigan Diagnostic Test Disc Samples
Hi all- Robert had a couple of Optigan diagnostic test discs made: These discs have various test tones, sweeps, etc on them, as well as some sound files taken directly from the “Rock & Rhythm” mas
New Optigan Disc Survey
We now have the ability to create new discs for the Optigan, Orchestron and Talentmaker from scratch, using any sounds we (or you) like. We intend to offer these new discs to the public, but the produ
The first NEW Optigan disc since 1974!
https://youtu.be/iK64swA9D1M Over the years, I’ve had lots of folks propose various schemes
for making new Optigan discs using computer software. Finally, someone
has come through with a workable syst
optigan.com blogtigan!
Hello Optigoners! I decided to start an optigan blog so that i can easily and quickly get new and exciting optigan info out there. Unfortunately, somebody already took the “optigan” domain on wordpres
How do I clean my Optigan discs?
It’s largely a futile effort, because the scratchiness is mostly caused by actual scratches on the discs, but if you really want to clean them, DON’T use water! Go out and buy some film cleaning fluid
Will Talentmaker Discs play in an Optigan and vice-versa?
Again, yes and no. The center hole diameter is slightly different between the two types of discs. It’s a very small difference, but one that results in more crosstalk when you try to play a disc on th
Will Orchestron Discs play in an Optigan and vice-versa?
Yes and no. First of all, the Orchestron was not an “organ” and thus did not have an chord buttons- only a 37 note keyboard. Second, the actual track layout of the Orchestron discs differs from the th