Reviving a Maplin 4600 DIY Synthesizer From the 1970s
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Summary
The Maplin 4600 is a DIY electronic music synthesizer from the 1970s that was sold as a kit and was recently refurbished by a YouTuber.
It is a mostly analog device with a patch bay that allows for complex connections between its various features, including multiple oscillators, mixers, envelope generators, and filters.
The unit can be “programmed” by inserting conductive pins to make connections between inputs and outputs, and features a quirky 70s design.
The Starship One is another complex and intimidating synthesizer that is worth checking out.
The Maplin chain of gadget stores in the UK originally sold electronics components and kits to hobbyists, but expanded and was bought up, leading to a decline in quality and eventual bankruptcy.
