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The Symphonizer occasionally "goes to sleep" requiring a restart, but this issue is mostly manageable in a home studio setting.
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Symphonizer's natural warble enhances complex string sounds without overwhelming a mix, making it ideal for subtly enhancing guitar tracks.
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Owners often switch between the Freeman String Symphonizer and the Crumar Orchestrator, particularly when the Symphonizer occupies too much sonic space.
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A Symphonizer in immaculate condition was listed at $1000, though some users feel this is overpriced despite its pristine state.
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See how RJD2 uses Freeman String Symphonizer

RJD2

Music Producer, DJ

Soul Position

Verified via Twitter

"just found a great easter egg...had to pull the schematics for my 1966 Freeman String Symphonizer."

RJD2's Tweet reveals he owns a Freeman String Symphonizer from 1966.

See how Pete Bardens uses Freeman String Symphonizer

Pete Bardens

Keyboardist

Camel

Verified via YouTube

Peter Bardens was using the Freeman String Symphonizer as his string synth on tour in 1976 as can been seen on footage from the Hammersmith Odeon (at 3:52 in the source video there's a close-up on the synth).

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Larry Fast

Keyboardist, Composer

Nektar

Verified via Keyboardmag

"He also carries a Freeman String Symphonizer as a spare signal source, and his effects devices includes a Mu-tron Bi Phase which has been modified to provide voltage-controlled phasing."

See how Allen Lanier uses Freeman String Symphonizer

Allen Lanier

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Blue Öyster Cult

Verified via Photo

Shown in Lanier's keyboard rig during this 1978 concert

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