Buchla Music Easel 50th Anniversary Edition Keyboard Synthesizer

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To help celebrate and mark the 50th anniversary of the original landing of the Music Easel in 1973, a limited run of Anniversary Edition Easels will be produced. Housed in a gorgeous powder-blue aluminum ZeroHalliburton case, the Stored Program Sound Source features custom Rogan knobs and a gold anodized Touch Activated Voltage Source for a striking visual impact, authentic vintage feel, and superb protection from the cosmic rays. As an instrument, it is unparalleled in its concept and execution.

Included are several collectible and commemorative items available only with the Anniversary Edition.
- Limited Edition Easel Weasel silkscreen print (24” x 15”) signed and numbered by the original artist Jim Phillips
- 12” LP of Electric Weasel Ensemble from Important Records in a unique vinyl color
- Hardcover Edition of Allen Strange’s “Electronic Music: Systems, Techniques, and Controls”
- Collector’s book that includes a reprint of original 1974 “Easel Operating Directive” manual by Allen Strange and writings by original Electric Weasel Ensemble member Stephen Ruppenthal and others.
- Special edition artist-designed Retro Preset cards from artists including Todd Barton, Suzanne Ciani, and others. Featuring new, unique graphics on each card.
- Program Manager loaded with presets as described in original 1974 Easel Directive.