“Electronic Dream Plant (EDP) Caterpillar
Collectors Vintage Synth Controller
Working condition, I have tried to show detail in pictures” Link
“Up for auction is another rare bug of the EDP family, the Caterpillar. It is a 3 octave controller for EDP synthesizers. It has four ports on the back for controlling up to four EDP synthesizers via 7 pin DIN sockets. The two controls on the front panel (as seen in picture 2) are for 1. selecting how many devices you want to control (1-4 or Voice setting). 2. Selecting Unison, Poly or Cycle, there is also a separate Hold setting that gives you the option of also selecting Unison, Poly or Cycle. The rest is pretty straight forward. The unit powers off of a single 9V battery which I just replaced.
Note:
There is a design flaw with the Wasp circuitry that does not allow the lowest C note (first key from the left) to trigger the Wasp. However by the time EDP designed the Gnat they fixed this problem and the lowest C note will trigger a Gnat. I have tested this personally as I also own an EDP Gnat synthesizer (test not shown in demo video). Other than that all of the rest of the keys and functions for the Caterpillar work properly. You will see it tested and in action in my online web demo video.
Condition:
The Caterpillar is completely made out of wood. There are no major chips or cracks. However it does show some wear (nothing major) given it’s age, and what it is built out of. There are two small screws missing from the bottom panel (they do not affect the integrity of the build of the unit) and three of the rubber feet are missing as well (see picture 4). There is no manual included as one never came with the unit.
Sold As Is.” Link