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A fast countdown of the 11 most valuable synthesizers of all time — famous owners, iconic tracks, and the wild prices behind the GX-1, CS-80, Moog modular systems, Jupiter-8 and more.
Welcome to the top 11 most valuable synths of all time. From the Yamaha CS-80 to the legendary Yamaha GX-1, this episode counts down the rarest, most iconic synthesizers ever made — the ones with the biggest reputations and the most stratospheric values.
You’ll hear the famous owners, classic songs they’re associated with, and what makes each machine special — including the EMS Synthi AKS, Roland Jupiter-8, Moog Model 15, Analogue Solutions Colossus, Polyfusion System 2000, Moog System 55, Yamaha DX1, EMS Synthi 100, and the ultra-rare Emerson Moog Modular System.
Chapters:
· Intro
· EMS Synthi AKS
· Roland Jupiter-8
· Moog Model 15
· Analogue Solutions Colossus
· Yamaha CS-80
· Polyfusion System 2000
· Moog System 55
· Yamaha DX1
· EMS Synthi 100
· Emerson Moog Modular System
· Yamaha GX-1
· Summary / Outro
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