Electronic sackbut
A playable virtual instrument
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Get ready to jam with the electronic sackbut, a legend in the world of synthesizers and a star of Ingenium’s electronic musical instrument collection!
Now you can play this pivotal artifact in the history of synthesizers. Created by Canadian innovator Hugh Le Caine between 1945 and 1948, the sackbut is heralded as one of the world’s first synthesizers and is likely the oldest surviving example of its kind. Through this virtual experience, experience some of the instrument’s original controls and sounds, providing a unique glimpse into the pioneering technology of 1948.
Explore the front-facing view of the synthesizer, featuring its wooden support structure, keyboard, and surface controls. Uncover the innovative sounds and controls that made the sackbut a landmark in musical history.
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