Replica optical synthesizer

Reconstruction of the optical synthesizer (Flying Spot Scanner) by Max Brand

In 2018/19, Max Brand’s optical synthesizer from the late 1950s was reconstructed by Klaus Filip and Karl Suesz under the direction of Peter Donhauser.

The replica of this synthesizer is fully functional and was brought to life by Klaus Filip with his piece andante at the festival analog beauty.

The final report can be found here: PDF final report