Analogue Solutions Maximus4V is the 4-voice version of its Maximus stereo semi-modular analog polyphonic Synthesizer.
The British boutique analog synth manufacturer Analogue Solutions released the MAXIMUS almost a year ago. It’s an 8-voice vintage-style all-analog semi-modular polyphonic Synthesizer. It is a polysynth that is impressive not only in terms of size (Hello Tower synth) but also in terms of its price tag of £22,500.
For a “little less”, there is now a smaller version, the MAXIMUS 4V with the same concept but fewer voices.
Analogue Solutions MAXIMUS4V
The MAXIMUS4V is the 4-voice version with eight oscillators compared to the original Maximus 8V, which has eight voices and 16 oscillators.
Unlike classic polysynths, the Maximus4V has a semi-modular design that gives you access to each voice individually. This flexibility allows you to use it as a four-voice polysynth, four mono synths, and more.
Each MAXIMUS voice consists of two multi-wave VCOs with a generous selection of cross-mod controls, a sub-oscillator, and a white noise generator. Then, it has a mixer, three 12dB filters, a main out VCA, and a BBD-style retro echo processor.
On the modulation side, you get two full ADSR envelopes and a 16-step/modulation loop sequencer per voice. Plus, it has built-in portamento/glide. That makes four voices of rich analog polyphony with 8 VCOs, eight sub-oscillators, and eight noises…
The MAXIMUS8V’s master section is also onboard. It ships with three LFOs (VC, LFO with delay, and classic), an 8-channel stereo mixer, and two real spring reverbs.
On top, MAXIMUS4V has various other utilities: a master control knob, a poly MIDI to CV converter, four key modes, a multiple, and two MIDI sync modes. And its semi-modular analog engine is also patchable.
Each voice of the Analogue Solutions MAXIMUS4V has an extensive set of jacks allowing you to patch on all panels and with which you can take MAXIMUS polysynth in a completely different direction.
Like the 8V version, the front panel sits in a metal cabinet with birch ply real wood. And like every Analogue Solution synth, it is hand-made in the UK.
First Impression
I give both thumbs up for such high-end synth developments. Even if 95% of synth people, including me, cannot afford the instruments, I enjoy reporting about them. It shows how diverse the synth market is.
The Maximus4V looks like pure synth porn but with a Champions League price tag, even if it’s half the price of the 8V version. With synths like these, you shouldn’t ask yourself why or how, but rather just watch and enjoy. We love synths and instruments like these are part of the market.
Analogue Solutions Maximus4V is available now for £9900 + crate + tax + shipping. The matching AS400 keyboard controller with touch strip is available for £1900.
More information here: Analogue Solutions
Of course you can’t afford it now Tom, because you have spent twice as much money for your Eurorack system. 😉
over 10 years not in one purchase 😉
what do we think of the quality of the sound for that price tag?
If you want a polysynth that’s fully multi-timbral like this, a good alternative would be the Dreadbox Telepathy Bundle.
I prefer the Synthesizer A8 better.
so sexy.