Orchid is a delightfully retro and approachable hipster synth
The Orchid by Telepathic Instruments is a new digital synth designed to mimic the simplicity of vintage chord organs from the 1960s. Created in collaboration with Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, it aims to help songwriters sketch ideas without requiring complex music theory knowledge.
In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord organ off Craigslist for $10. It’s one of my favorite music gear purchases. Electric chord organs let you play full chords with just a press of a button, making them perfect for aspiring singer-songwriters or fooling around at home. But chord organs largely fell out of favor in the ’80s, as digital keyboards like those from Casio grew in popularity.
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