Powerhouse Collection - Qasar M8 digital synthesizer

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Object No. 96/382/1

Qasar M8 digital synthesizer

Computer musical instrument, Qasar M8, metal/plastic, Tony Furse, Sydney, 1975-1978

Summary

Physical Description

Computer musical instrument, Qasar M8, metal/plastic, Tony Furse, Sydney, 1975-1978. Qasar M8 computer musical instrument consisting of central processing unit only. Rectangular black metal casing with components inside. Each end of polished timber. Series of control switches and sockets on one side. Front and back panels can be unscrewed to reveal electronic circuitry.

DIMENSIONS

PRODUCTION

Notes

Designed by Tony Furse Made by Tony Furse and Creative Strategies, Sydney, Australia

HISTORY

Notes

Used by Tony Furse, Kim Ryrie and Peter Vogle as prototype to development of Fairlight CMI

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of Tony Furse

Acquisition Date

21 November 1996

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