Note about modifications to Neil Diamond's Freeman String Symphonizer and photograph of the Symphonizer
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Description:
This photograph and note documents the custom modifications made to the Freeman String Symphonizer for Neil Diamond. The Symphonizer was a five-octave synthesizer designed by Ken Freeman to emulate the sound of a string orchestra, and the modification involved adding resonant filters to the unit. Bob also customized a Freeman Symphonizer for keyboardist and composer Jan Hammer, best known for scoring the popular 1980s television show Miami Vice. Miami Vice is widely regarded as the first major TV show to use synthesizer music as "mood music." Jammer also played a Minimoog in the highly influential jazz fusion band Mahavishnu Orchestra, which also featured guitarist Jon McClaughlin.