Novachord facts for kids
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Hammond Novachord
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| Manufacturer | Hammond |
| Dates | 1939–1942 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | 72-voices |
| Oscillator | Divide-down |
| LFO | 6-channel electromechanical vibrato |
| Synthesis type | Subtractive analogue |
| Filter | 3-stage resonant bandpass |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 72-notes |
The Novachord is what many people say is the first polyphonic synthesizer. It is completely electronic. It was designed by John M. Hanert, Laurens Hammond and C. N. Williams. It was then made by the Hammond company. Only 1,069 Novachords were made between 1939 and 1942.
Images for kids
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Inside the Novachord
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The 12 master oscillator tuning chokes
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