Category:Wurlitzer Orbit III Synthesizers
References edit
Mark Palkovic (2015) "The Orbit III Synthesizer" in Wurlitzer of Cincinnati: The Name that Means Music to Millions, History Press, p. 185 ISBN: 978-1-62619-446-5.
"In 1971, Wurlitzer introduced the Orbit III, a basic monophonic synthesizer, included as the third manual ... It had a basic envelope that included attack and sustain, a filter of sorts (called “wah-wah”), and a “modulator” with settings for rate and “deviation” (depth). The Orbit III had presets. (Reed, Brass, String, Banjo, Harpsichord, Electro Piano, Vibes, Xylophone and Piano). Each synthesis function could be completely toggled on and off via push button, and the sound of the synthesizer was modified by a row of organ-style buttons affecting the timbre and the range. ... "
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units (saved on web archive)
- Wurlitzer Orbit III Synthesizer Project [Orbit III unit removed from Wurlitzer electronic organ]. artwright.top (2023-02-07 - 08). (archive copy at the Wayback Machine)
- 1970's Wurlitzer Orbit III Synthesizer Project [via ebay.com]. MatrixSynth.com (2010-04-08). "via this auction" (archive copy at the Wayback Machine)""Here's your chance to own the sought after Wurlitzer Orbit III synthesizer. All parts and electronics intact for this project. This is from a Wurlitzer Funmaker Custom organ. I seen DIY projects of this synthesizer and it has some bizarre sounds. One of true analog synths." "See also images: whole. / keyboard. / tablet buttons. / panel & power unit.
- 70's Analog Wurlitzer Orbit III Synthesizer Project [via ebay.com]. MatrixSynth.com (2010-06-05). "via this auction" (archive copy at the Wayback Machine)See also images: whole set. / logo. / panel. / one of circuit board. / other parts.
- Wurlitzer Synthesizer [via ebay.com]. MatrixSynth (2020-02-11). "The Orbit III? You can find a demo of a chopped one here. / via this auction / Pics of the inside..."
See also images: inside from upper-front. / inside near panel. / panel. / back side of circuit boards. / circuit board with transparent cover.
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