EDP Wasp Song List

Date: 1978

Type: Analogue / Monophonic / 2 DCO

EDP Wasp (1978)

Introduction

The Wasp is a quirky British synth of the late 70s that has become something of a classic. Despite the membrane keys and cheap plasticky look (including built-in speaker), the Wasp was capable of great sounds - easily the equal of its peers given the chance. (So much so, in fact, that Behringer released a clone in 2020 - the ultimate compliment).

There was a 'deluxe' version released the following year with proper keys and a wooden case.

It is also notable for a fairly early use of digitally controlled oscillators - the waveforms are still generated by analogue oscillations, but the frequency is controlled by a digital clock ('555 timers'), so the pitch stability is perfect. Designed by the revered synth designer Chris Huggett (OSCar, Novation Supernova, Bass Station), this is no surprise!

Table of Songs featuring EDP Wasp

Artist	Song	Year	Notes	Reference	Media URL
Kim Wilde	Kids in America	1980	Written on Kim's brother's WASP (Ricky Wilde). In this reference video they talk about the envelope 'repeat' feature on which the bass is based.	YouTube Interview	YouTube