Buchla Music Easel (Retro)

Buchla Music Easel (Retro) is a reissue of the legendary 1973 analog synthesizer, blending expressive touch control with West Coast synthesis. Combining the Easel Command 208C and the LEM218 capacitive touch controller, this instrument offers a deep and playful sound creation platform with built-in effects and modern connectivity, all wrapped in a stylish red leather-framed case.

KEY FEATURES OF BUCHLA MUSIC EASEL (RETRO)

• Authentic West Coast synthesis: Complex & Modulation oscillators, FM, AM, Dual Lowpass Gate.
• Touch controller LEM218: 29-key capacitive keyboard with touchstrip, portamento, and arpeggiator.
• Easel Command 208C: Analog synthesizer module with sequencer, envelope, pulser, random generator, reverb, and more.
• Advanced control options: Preset Voltage Source, comparator, inverter, envelope follower.
• Modernized design: USB-C ports, TRS MIDI I/O, sustain pedal input, internal power supply, and BNC lamp connector.
• Integrated case: Stylish, portable enclosure with side jack panel and red leather trim.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Sound engine: Analog, monophonic.
• Controllers: 29 capacitive keys, touchstrip (pitch/mod), Preset Voltage Source.
• Effects: Reverb, modulation via pulser and envelopes.
• Sequencer: 5-step analog sequencer.
• Connectivity: USB MIDI, TRS MIDI I/O, Sustain pedal input, Line in/out, headphone out.
• Dimensions: Integrated in portable case (desktop format).
• Power: Internal power supply, power inlet on chassis.
• Weight: Approx. 3.6 kg (case included).

Buchla Music Easel (Retro) is a creative powerhouse for experimental musicians, sound designers, and Buchla enthusiasts seeking a tactile, vintage-inspired, yet forward-thinking instrument for the studio or stage.