Yesterday, I said farewell to a loyal, faithful companion of twenty years: my Ensoniq SQ|80 Cross Wave Synthesizer. For years, this was the centerpiece of my project studio, from which I sketched out and recorded musical ideas too numerous to mention.

Now, two decades later, computers have long since become the platform of choice for my recording endeavors. Over the years, as recording technology advanced and virtual instruments became commonplace, I found that I was using this magnificent analog/digital hybrid beast less and less until finally it sat alone and untouched, day in and day out, making me feel guilty for ignoring its simple pleasures. Sigh. It was time to let go.

Luckily, thanks to God and a little help from Ebay, I found a home for my baby. I am confident that galaxiesmerge will provide the loving and nurturing environment that it deserves. After watching Arun’s video demonstration of the Yamaha CS-80 (another classic synth), it became obvious that this was a person who truly appreciates vintage gear like this and will take good care of it. I look forward to hearing how galaxiesmerge integrates this into their unique soundscapes…

So goodbye, old friend.

(sniffle)