FIVE MINUTES WITH - The Schmidt Synthesizer

The Schmidt is the stuff of legends, a rarity, under 100 made so far, the brainchild of a single enthusiast, it was first made as a labour of love and previewed a Musik Messe (remember that show?) 2011 by its builder Stefan Schmidt after which it was supported by E:M:C and made into a thing. 

Made in batches of 25, the fourth and possibly last production run is happening now, due to the availability of certain parts. It is still hand built in Germany.

It features four oscillators per voice, with the first three being analog, the fourth a specialized digital one. Three VCF's and 8 part multi-mode.

We know its not cheap, priced at around €18,174 its certainly an investment, but we're glad it exists and its a testament to the perseverance of single inventive mind.
Fortunately for us, there was one at the recent SoundMIT show in Turin, so we got to spend a few precious moments with it. Around 5 as it happens.

More Information

• http://www.schmidt-synthesizer.com/
• More SoundMIT videos
• More in the Five Minutes With series

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• New Batch Of Schmidt Synths 18-Dec-20
• SoundMit 2019: Schmidt Synthesizer - Maybe The Last Chance To Own One! 07-Nov-19
• Schmidt Eightvoice Analog Synthesizer Is Back 18-Sep-17
• Final 25 Schmidt Super-Synths Go On Sale 29-Mar-16