Analogue Solutions Maximus

Tom Carpenter is excited to introduce Maximus, an exciting new mega-polysynth 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.

Although we label this as a polysynth - it is so much more. We can’t think of a label to give this synth since its is so much more than that.

When you think of polysynth you think of flat synths with one set of controls that control all voices equally. By giving Maximus independent controls for every voice, you have more freedom to create unique styles of poly sounds impossible on traditional polysynths, whether they are hardware or software. You can dial up ‘traditional’ poly sounds (pads etc) or have something unimaginably different.

Because you can never dial up each voice completely identically, standard polys pads will sounds superbly vintage.

All the voice and modulation circuits are of course 100% analogue. We purposely steered away from digital, aside from of course the digital needed in MIDI and the mini-sequencers.

Thissynth is purely for those who want it just as it was in the 1970s -but new with parts still in production. For those who want a synth that could have been built in the 70s.

About Maximus

  • Per Voice:

    • 2 Voltage Controlled Oscillators, each with Triangle through Square Waveforms
    • Oscillator Sync
    • 1 Sub Oscillator
    • Pulse Width Control
    • FM VCO2 to VCO1
    • ADSR to Pitch Control per Oscillator
    • Vernier Dial Tuner
    • Detune
    • Portamento
    • Noise Mixer

  • Per Voice:

    • 12dB Low Pass Filter
    • 12dB Band Pass Filter
    • 12dB High Pass Filter
    • Each filter type has an on/off switch

    Cutoff & Resonance Knobs

    Cutoff Modulation options:

    • Envelope 1
    • Velocity
    • Sequencer
    • External CV

  • Per Voice:

    • 1 x ADSR Amp Envelope
    • 1 x ADSR Filter Envelope
    • ADSR CV Outputs for Both Envelopes
    • Trigger input
    • Key/MIDI trigger on/off switch
    • Sequencer trigger on/off switch

    Retro BBD Echo per voice

    • Mix Control
    • Feedback Control
    • Time Control
    • Course/Fine Time Switch

  • Per Voice:

    16 Note/Step Sequencer

    • Note Sequencing
    • Modulation Sequencer
    • One-shot Notes or Modulations
    • External Clock Input

    Clock types:

    • External
    • Noted (Advances on MIDI Note 0)
    • LFO 2
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  • The Maximus comes in two configurations:

    • AS300 (8 Voice Maximus)
    • AS350 (4 Voice Maximus)

    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)

  • LFO 1:

    • Square and Triangle Waveforms
    • Dedicated knob for Delay, Cutoff VCO 1 Pitch, VCO 2 Pitch mods

    LFO 2:

    • Square and Triangle Waveforms
    • Dedicated knob for PWM Cutoff VCO 1 Pitch, VCO 2 Pitch mods

    LFO 3:

    • Square, Triangle, Upward Saw, Downward Saw Waveforms
    • 6 CV output jacks for routing

    Master Offset Controls:

    • Global Tune Offset Knob
    • Global Detune Offset Knob
    • Global Cutoff Offset Knob

    Stereo Mixer with Pan and Level Controls Per Voice

    Key Modes:

    • Mono
    • Mono (Cyclic)
    • Poly
    • Poly (Cyclic)

    2 x Spring Reverbs for Left & Right Stereo Field.

    8 External CV Inputs for Pitch, Cutoff, and LFO 3 Frequency modulations

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

    AS300 (8 Voice Maximus) Dimensions: (37.5 x 17.5 x 44.5) inches

    AS350 (4 Voice Maximus) Dimensions: (37.5 x 17.5 x 24.5) inches

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

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

  • AS300 (8 Voice): £22,500

    AS350 (4 Voice): £9,990

    AS400 Keyboard: £1,900