Aurora AR57: New Analog from the UK

nedonanalog · Post by **Ned Bouhalassa** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:01 pm

Didn't see that coming! I like the first part of the name... Could be fun, though too bad about the no MIDI part.

http://synthrestore.co.uk/pedals.htm#ar57

Bitexion · Post by **Bitexion** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:06 pm

Good looking features, but way too expensive

Guess they're going for the established rich musician market anyway.

Post by **Psy_Free** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:13 pm

It's not that expensive IMO. A Voyager only has a few more features & is 2.5 times as expensive (in the UK).

Looks interesting, would like some more demos though.

zoomtheline · Post by **zoomtheline** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:19 pm

Yeah, I like the look of this. Price? a bit expensive but it is more boutique than most synths companies but cheaper than a "vintage" with the same features (in most cases)
Could be good sequenced with the A4.

Bitexion · Post by **Bitexion** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:38 pm

Also they're only shipping within UK. Probably means they don't have huge production facilities, every synth is made "to order".

Post by **silikon** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:02 pm

Bitexion wrote:Also they're only shipping within UK. Probably means they don't have huge production facilities, every synth is made "to order".

Perhaps not, but I did read this on their page a few lines down the page:

Q3. I live outside of the UK, can I still obtain one?

A. Currently, it is only exclusive to the UK, but we are looking at shipping to Europe and USA in Spring 2013.

zoomtheline wrote:Could be good sequenced with the A4 anything using CV.

(fixed that for you)

...also, still says 'pre-order' on the site, so even if you came bearing quid, it's still unobtanium, no matter where in the world you are...

Dr. Phibes · Post by **Dr. Phibes** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:22 pm

Looks kewl. Price isn't cheap but is about the same as the LP Stage II in the UK - although I guess the latter has MIDI and an arpeggiator, which I know some of you fannies are sweet on

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What's the deal with germanium transistors though? I know they're supposed to offer some sort of 'vintage' sound but I'm a little skeptical.

Also it needs more Union Jacks and Bulldogs and s**t plastered all over it. BRITISH synths for BRITISH people.

Post by **silikon** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:14 pm

Dr. Phibes wrote:Looks kewl. Price isn't cheap but is about the same as the LP Stage II in the UK - although I guess the latter has MIDI and an arpeggiator, which I know some of you fannies are sweet on .

What's the deal with germanium transistors though? I know they're supposed to offer some sort of 'vintage' sound but I'm a little skeptical.

Also it needs more Union Jacks and Bulldogs and s**t plastered all over it. BRITISH synths for BRITISH people.

I believe it will be shipped in a proper wooden crate wrapped in the Union Jack as well as a stored patch that will play God Save the Queen as soon as you power it on.

...Just hope it's not as lovely as the Reliant Robin.

zoomtheline · Post by **zoomtheline** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:57 pm

You guys...

Anyway, yeah I did sort of mean anything with cv but purely selfishly I said the a4 as it's what I have. I'm getting rid of the mobius.

As far as I know it's just one guy originally. I have an old homemade synth of his he built for a friend of his and it's the most characterful synth I own as far as gnarly, snarly growly bass goes. I only just realised this today when I went to the the site ned posted.

calyx93 · Post by **calyx93** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:02 pm

Looks like it only has a single envelope generator. At this price, it's a bad omission IMO. Not interested.

Post by **Synthacon** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:40 pm

I played an earlier a version of this synth a few years ago, not sure they sold many at all. Frankly I wasn't impressed at all. A very thin sound if I remember, although it seemed to be built well.

zoomtheline · Post by **zoomtheline** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:57 pm

Really? That's disappointing. I wanted to ask him if there would be any links in the sound between this one I have and this new one as mine is the biggest fattest sound I have. The email contact on the site pissed me off though.

Post by **bochelli** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:37 pm

Some things of note, no menu screen no plastic case, no stupid moogy bass patch, all analog, made in Britain not china, why the h**l is it so hard to do this for the big guns shove yer d beam where the sun dont shine roland.

tekkentool · Post by **tekkentool** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:37 pm

bochelli wrote:Some things of note, no menu screen no plastic case, no stupid moogy bass patch, all analog, made in Britain not china, why the h**l is it so hard to do this for the big guns shove yer d beam where the sun dont shine roland.

Why does every thread have to go there?

Please don't discuss this again.

Post by **Synthacon** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 1:09 am

I think it is nice that small business make things like this. Their main source of income is synth repair however.

I would imagine that it will not sell huge amounts.

As for the "Roland" thing... Please, it has been discussed to death over the years.

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