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Name: Buchla 200 Synthesizer
Made: Early 1970’s
Type: Analog Modular
Oscillators: 4
Filters: 5
Sequencers: 8
VCAs: 3
Envelopes: 7

The Buchla Series 200 Modular Synthesizer (originally dubbed the “Electronic Music Box”) was created by Californian inventor Don Buchla in 1970. The 200 Series was a collection of 46 discrete modules--each sold separately, but typically assembled into a single unit. This sales model allowed patrons to compile their own custom sound making machines. This series of modules followed the 100 series made from 1963 to 1969, which is known as one of the most historically significant inventions in electronic music. Alongside Robert Moog on the east coast, Don Buchla worked on the west coast to create a new type of electronic instrument. These would take the form of the first modular synthesizers. Buchla’s goal in designing instruments was to facilitate the performance of electronic music and to allow artists to create entirely new sonic possibilities. While the Buchla was not as commercially successful as the Moog synthesizer, it is still of equal importance to the history of electronic music. Following the original 100 series, Buchla created the 200 series to expand on his original designs for his growing clientele.