The Teisco 60F (later branded as Kawai) is a hidden gem of the early 80s Japanese synth era. It is a robust, single-oscillator monophonic synthesizer known for its aggressive, raw analogue tone and incredibly punchy envelopes. Often compared to the ARP Axxe or even a Moog due to its lush low-pass filter, the 60F is a favorite for deep bass and "sci-fi" sound effects.
Key Features
• Fat Analogue Sound: Single VCO with Sawtooth, Square, and Variable Pulse waveforms.
• Legendary Filter: A highly-regarded 24dB/octave low-pass resonant filter that maintains low-end even at high resonance.
• Unique Modulation: Includes a high-speed LFO (up to 50Hz!), Noise Generator, and Sample & Hold.
• External Input: Run your drum machines or other instruments through the Teisco’s famous filters and VCA.
• Pressure-Sensitive Pitch Bend: Unique Proportional Pitch Control (PPC) pads for expressive pitch and vibrato performance.
• Built Like a Tank: Steel chassis with original wooden side panels.
Condition Details
• Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition. This unit has been remarkably well-preserved.
• Cosmetics: The control panel is clean with all original slider caps and knobs. The wooden side panels show minimal wear for their age. However, there is a very small chip on the lower E key as per photo.
• Functionality: Fully tested and functional. All sliders are smooth, and the keys are responsive. (Note: Being a vintage analogue unit, a short warm-up period for tuning stability is standard).
What’s Included
• Teisco 60F Synthesizer
• Attached/Original Power Cable