Optigan - Optical audio discs for an early sampler (Masters "cut" on a Scully)

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Optigan - Optical audio discs for an early sampler (Masters "cut" on a Scully)

Post: # 63221Unread post symatic
Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:26 am

Hi Guys

I just saw an interesting video about the Optigan - a 70's sampler that used interchangable 12" optical discs with loops printed on them, similar to a Melotron in a way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scd1lCgS490

The comments section had some great contributions by people who were involved in the machine, and that led me to this photo essay, which documents the production process of the masters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osIPvp8kfbM

at about 05:25 are some shots of a Sculy lathe with an optical print head making the master discs. pretty cool stuff!
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Re: Optigan - Optical audio discs for an early sampler (Masters "cut" on a Scully)

Post: # 63223Unread post flozki
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:04 am

nice find! thanks for sharing.
happy cutting. f.
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Re: Optigan - Optical audio discs for an early sampler (Masters "cut" on a Scully)

Post: # 63225Unread post Fela Borbone
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:33 pm

Crazy! Thanks
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