The ProMars Compuphonic was unique largely in part due to its introduction of microprocessor control, hence the term, "Compuphonic." It used an Intel 8048 processor to control the all-analog VCOs, VCAs, and VCFs. This also allowed it to store patches, making it one of the early few analog synthesizers that had patch memory.

The ProMars CompuPhonic has 10 preset sounds and 10 user programmable patches. The preset sounds include Bass, String, Clavi, Piano, Voice, Trombone, Sax, Trumpet, Synth I and Synth II. A very standard and well laid out set of knobs, sliders and edit controls give you the power to create some really cool sounds.

Designed as a partner to the polyphonic Jupiter-4, the ProMars is often considered a monophonic version of the Jupiter 4. However, whereas the Jupiter 4 had only one oscillator per voice, the ProMars features two oscillators (that can be de-tuned). Also found onboard are a nice VCF (filter) with its own ADSR, a typical VCA envelope section, a nice LFO and a pitch/mod wheel that can effect the LFO, VCF or VCA. It even has a noise generator. Nice wood end caps add to its vintage appeal as well. It has been used by Vangelis, Spandau Ballet, Add N To (X), Jethro Tull, and Depeche Mode.

dimsal

May 11, 2013 @ 6:54 pm

Oh, this beauty screams "just can't get enough" :-)

Connor

March 25, 2013 @ 9:14 pm

To be honest, this kind of reminds me of the CS-15, but with a better filter, more in your face sound, and memory

Mikael

May 13, 2012 @ 7:36 am

Also used by British band Landscape. The flutey melody sound on "Einstein A Go-Go" is Lyricon wind driver linked to the ProMars through digital delay.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QBkCpUcRZk

VCO8

November 29, 2011 @ 8:19 pm

You can see this synth in action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrXIIeBto_Q
Its a Depeche Mode performance in 1982.

Saabgti

October 22, 2011 @ 6:16 pm

Depeche Mode used one in 1982.
You can see Alan playing on some live vids in 1982

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