Maestro | FH-1 Filter Sample Hold

Model Number or Name:

FH-1 Filter Sample Hold

Discontinued
Loop
Synthesizer
Wah / Envelope / Filter

Circuit Type: Analog

Original Price: $95

Excellent Used Price: $1,200

Genre(s): All Genres

Year Released: 1974

Year Discontinued: 0

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The Oberheim designed Maestro Filter Sample Hold voltage controlled filter is an outgrowth of electronic music synthesizer technology. It consists of three basic synthesizer circuits: a voltage controlled filter, and envelope follower, and a sample/hold circuit. When the envelope follower is switched to drive the filter, an automatic “wah-wah” sound is produced. The depth of effect is controlled by a “Range” pot. When the sample/hold circuit is switched to drive the filter, the popular “random filter” sound is produced. The “Speed” pot controls the rate that random samples are produced. The unit is powered by two internal 9 volt batteries.