Analogue Solutions Colossus

Analogue Solutions is excited to introduce Colossus, an exciting new mega-synth with a design ethos truly from the dawn of analogue synths. It is more than a powerful analogue ‘workstation’ - it is also art, architecture, exquisite studio furniture.

Design inspiration is of course from the 1970’s EMS Synthi 100, however, no circuit from the Synthi has been cloned or copied. We prefer to make our own designs. We have chosen some of our favourite circuits from our own large back catalogue synths such as Polymath, Telemark and Vostok.

Colossus is not a Synthi 100 clone - all circuits are non-EMS, Analogue Solutions’ design.


The original Synthi was so large it wouldn’t fit through a standard doorway. We didn’t make that mistake but don’t underestimate it’s size. It will be prominent in your studio, or art gallery!

About Colossus

  • 12 x Analog VCOs. The pitch range is very high and these can be used as LFOs.

    Four waveforms, Pulse Width, Osc Sync, Sub Oscillator. 

    Precision control using high quality multi-turn vernier dials.

    Sample and Hold Generator.

    Random Voltage Generator.

    2x White/Pink Noise Generators.

    Multiple.

  • 4x Multimode filters - Low, Band and High pass 12dB filters.

    Each with serial VCAs.

    The circuit was originally based on the Oberheim SEM - though we have done some heavy modifications. But ‘Oberheim SEM’ gives you an idea of the type of sound.

    4x Low Pass filter - 24dB transistor ladder filters.

    These filters have a ‘Moog’ style sound.

    Each VCF has a serial VCA.

    (8 VCF/VCA combinations in total.)

    2x Analogue mechanical Spring Reverbs. Each one features a triple spring tank.

    2x Ring Modulators.

    2 Voltage Slew Generators.

    4x ADSRs with repeat and hold-repeat feature.

  • The Optional AS400 Keyboard

    • 61 Full Size Weighted Keys
    • Velocity Sensitive
    • Aftertouch to VCA for Modulation
    • 64 Pad Touch Controller (can be split to 2x32)

  • 4x large 10V signal level meters that are backlit.

    64 step / 2x 32 step Analogue CV/Gate sequencer.

    With clock generator, glide, jump, reset, CV, gate and other control features.

    10 input stereo Mixer

    2 fixed level sub mixers

    2x Joystick Controllers.

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  • The Colossus comes in two sizes:

    • AS100 (Colossus Classic)
    • AS200 (Colossus Slim)

  • This synth is called Colossus for a reason. These units are impressively large. It will likely require it's own table.

    AS100 (Colossus Classic) Dimensions: 62.5 (wide) x 27.5 (deep) x 26 (high) inches

    AS200 (Colossus Slim) Dimensions: (37.5 x 17.5 x 24.5) inches

  • SPECS GO HERE

  • The Colossus (all versions) are shipped in a wooden crate from the United Kingdom.

  • Send over an email to "info@toysthatmakenoise" for pricing and orders!

  • AS100 Colossus Classic: £26,900

    AS200 Colossus Slim: £23,900