Difference between revisions of "EDP Wasp Song List"
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| + | '''Type:''' Analogue / Monophonic / 2 DCO[[File:EDP WASP (1978).jpg|alt=Illustration of the EDP Wasp from 1978|none|thumb|EDP Wasp (1978)]] | ||
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| + | == 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, Behringer released a clone in 2020 - the ultimate compliment). | ||
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| + | There was a 'deluxe' version released the following year with proper keys and a wooden case. | ||
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| + | 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! | ||
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==Table of Songs featuring EDP Wasp== | ==Table of Songs featuring EDP Wasp== | ||
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Revision as of 09:53, 19 April 2022
Date: 1978
Type: Analogue / Monophonic / 2 DCO
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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, 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 |
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| 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 |
