Foreword - Vermona '14 Analogsynthesizer User Manual

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Foreword

Planets, galaxies, mythology or philosophy – a lot of topics have served as eponyms for synthesizers!
And now there is an instrument simply being named '14 Analogsynthesizer. Now what is the reason
for this, allowedly, idiosyncratic name?
Originally, the '14 Analogsynthesizer should have been released in 2015. We wanted to celebrate our
company's 25th anniversary and, along with it, the 14th anniversary of the reintroduced VERMONA
brand. As crowning glory we had the idea for a very special instrument: An analog synthesizer
being designed solely to musical aspects and being manufactured to the highest standards, in the
same manner as it has been done in our local region which is famous for its historical background
of building traditional musical instruments. With great commitment and enthusiasm we started
realizing this project simply called '14.
Unfortunately, Bernd Haller, founder of HDB electronic GmbH (the company behind todays
VERMONA) and developer of numerous products, unexpectedly deceased in February 2015. With
heavy hearts, we decided to put this synthesizer-project, in which Bernd Haller was heavily involved,
aside for an undefined time.
Now, with significant delay, we can proudly announce the completion of our '14 Analogsynthesizer
which is now being carefully build by hand in our little manufacture. What started out as an
ambitious thought, has turned into a very emotional part of VERMONA's newer history.
We want to thank you for your decision to purchase this instrument. And we are absolutely sure, you
will enjoy many creative hours with it.
Your VERMONA crew from the
Elektroakustischen Manufaktur, Erlbach
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