Orchid, the buzzy Tame Impala synth, is back in a gorgeous clear colorway
It's clearly a looker. | Image: Telepathic InstrumentsThe Telepathic Instruments Orchid has been unavailable for a few months now. But a new batch is ready to drop on May 11th for $649, and the company is celebrating with a limited edition clear Orchid: Arctic, which will cost slightly more: $699.
The Orchid was designed in part with Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, and it draws inspiration from chord organs that were popular in homes during the '50s and '60s. Like those instruments, the Orchid allows musicians to quickly play rich chord progressions without having to master a ton of theory or complex fingerings. It quickly generated a lot of buzz and could be difficult to get your hands on.
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