Every once in a while I want to post something about the PerFourmer on the forum and notice that there isn’t a dedicated thread. A synth this unique and awesome should have its own dedicated thread!
Also, for those of us in the U.S. who have been waiting for some stock to arrive, Perfect Circuit has the CV/Gate version on hand:
I think this became the unofficial dedicated Perfourmer thread, proving that there isn’t really an alternative to the P4mer if you want all/most of the same functionality and, especially, the sound. Which goes for most synths, obviously, but the Perfourmer is unique for sure.
This is basically the only synth that I have that I can’t make sound bad. And its not just me because all of the demos on youtube also sound great and that is rare! Also, @Nikarga once posted this link and I absolutely love it, I think their performer rendition is better than the original:
I had it for a while but I didn’t find the filter like I was expected, maybe the range in the top end. However it’s an amazing synth and a joy to perform… those big weighty knobs and the playing mode is gold. I want to try the mk1 but it’s hard to find used and only a few demos
Just ordered one. My poor bank account. Seems perfect to route all 4 outputs into the 4 OT inputs with 4 thru tracks. I dont use the OT as a drum machine so that will be perfect.
imo the Vermona filters are just lush. I have a Mono Lancet (for sale ) and its tone is extra rich and buttery. There might be some magic sauce in the oscillators too but I think it’s mostly the filters.
I agree with @natehorn about the sauce and filters. But a big thing about the PerFourmer is also the 4 independent voices, each with their own filter, LFO, and envelopes. There are play modes allowing you to mix those (harmonically) or play them melodically. Lots of creative and rhythmic possibilities. They’re also hand made and built to last.