1970’s Maplin 5600S Synth

Incredible to think Maplin did analog stuff like this.. Awesome.

Believe that it was designed by an Australian guy & built by Maplin. I’ve seen some people online saying that they were building them, so theres a chance that they came in kit form originally. Even more likely considering the way you can buy all sorts of components and kits from Maplin today.

Was looking on this website of Trevor Marshall, the guy that designed them & he says that he never made a cent off them, which is kinda sad seeing how cool they are. Respect!

http://www.trevormarshall.com/eti.htm

 

 

Crazy marketing from the Maplin Catalog below – haha