ST4 Hybrid Synthesizer/Tracker

A project in Utrecht, Netherlands by Tasty Chips Electronics
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Part monster synthesizer, part computer: The ST4 is a unique product, loaded with features, that combines the best of both worlds.
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Backers: 76
Average Pledge Per Backer: €415

Funded: €31,533 of €30,000
Dates: Jan 20th -> Feb 17th (28 days)
Project By: Tasty Chips Electronics
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Latest News

We've reached the goal! Last chance!

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear synth enthousiasts, We've just reached our goal this morning. We're enormously grateful to all the backers for believing in us!! THANK YOU! The deadline is at 21:57. The early bird ST4 reward of 800 still stands. This is your last chance to get... (Read More)

20 hours left, and just over 95% funded!

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, and all others, It's going to be close! To make absolutely sure that this thing gets realized: The one that makes the final pledge for the assembled ST4 gets free AKG Y50 headphones! To everyone already in: thank you so much. To all... (Read More)

32 hours for the ST4

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, We've come a long way. We're now more than 80% funded. We've received hundreds of positive reactions and encouragements. At this moment we feel we've done all we can to push the campaign forward.. All except this:  The pledges are few... (Read More)

A bunch of new videos & progress report

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, We put up a bunch of vids we together with a local artist, focussing on the tracker (we got a lot of requests to demonstrate it more closely): Demonstration of song mode and live improvisation:  How to make a banging acid tune.... (Read More)

New videos and special rewards!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers and synthesizer fanatics, We just recorded a brand new batch of videos! The first of these: It's an improvisation using the ST4's tracker. This includes the song mode, for which there have been a lot of requests (Song mode is where... (Read More)

ST4 Loves Sawbench

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
A short demonstration of the ST4 sequencing an external synth using the tracker over MIDI out. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ClaN5vp6k  (Read More)

Demo songs!

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We got a couple of requests for demo tunes. Here they are! These tracks demonstrate several features of the ST4 (filter, bitcrusher, sample driven beats) in a musical way. Enjoy!  https://soundcloud.com/pieter-van-der-meer/sets/st4-demos  (Read More)

FAQ added

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
In case you had some questions, you're always welcome to give us a message. But be sure to first check the newly added FAQ section. :) Thanks!  (Read More)

DIY rewards are go!

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We've probed the our DIY customers and the Synth DIY community on Facebook.. and there seems to plenty of interest for DIY versions.  What we're adding: - ST4 Electronics kit : no casing, but all the PCB's, IC's and components (high quality metal... (Read More)

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