These three boxes were designed and built by pioneering Australian electronics engineer Graham Thirkell. An exceptional electrical engineer and acoustician Graham founded the company Optronics (“Optro”) and designed state of the art mixing consoles, recording and synchronisation devices that found their way into a multitude of early recording studios and radio stations across Australia. Featured here are a single sweeping oscillator and joystick controller custom built for Keith Humble and one of the original Optronics mixing consoles designed for the tape music labs at LaTrobe University.
This instrument is currently on loan outside of the MESS Studio.
It will be unavailable for booking during this time, but we’ll update its availability as soon as it is back.
The Graham Thirkell Boxes is currently being serviced
This instrument is currently undergoing maintenance to ensure we keep the MESS collection in top condition. Regular servicing is essential to preserve the quality and functionality of our instruments.
It will be unavailable for booking during this time, but we’ll update its availability as soon as the servicing is complete.
The Graham Thirkell Boxes is a great way to get started!
Starter Synths are user-friendly, versatile, and a great introduction to the world of sound creation. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your skills, our Starter Synths offer an accessible way to dive into synthesis with confidence.
These three boxes were designed and built by pioneering Australian electronics engineer Graham Thirkell. An exceptional electrical engineer and acoustician Graham founded the company Optronics (“Optro”) and designed state of the art mixing consoles, recording and synchronisation devices that found their way into a multitude of early recording studios and radio stations across Australia. Featured here are a single sweeping oscillator and joystick controller custom built for Keith Humble and one of the original Optronics mixing consoles designed for the tape music labs at LaTrobe University.
