Love Hultén's Magicos-2: A Playable Pink Floyd Prism Guitar Masterpiece

Explore the mesmerizing world of Love Hultén’s Magicos-2, a prism-shaped synthesizer guitar inspired by Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon prism.

A Prism Shaped by Psychedelic Imagination

The equilateral triangle is no ordinary shape—psychologically charged, it’s etched into Western visual culture everywhere, from currency to the mystical, to the legendary album cover of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. Now, this emblematic prism form has been reborn as a striking custom synthesizer guitar designed by Swedish craftsman Love Hultén. Unveiled in late 2025, the Magicos-2 transforms the iconic prism into an instrument you can actually play, blending art, technology, and rock mythology into one.

Love Hultén is no stranger to imaginative instruments. Over the years, he's crafted everything from Darth Vader-inspired synths and bonsai MIDI sculptures to NES-style keyboards and a circular Game Boy. Each design feels unexpected yet inevitable—like the shape simply had to be born from his creative mind. The Magicos-2 carries on that tradition, channeling the psychedelic mystique of Pink Floyd’s prism in its sharp white planes and amber jewel-like controls.

A Triangular Oddity Born From Psychedelic Fandom

This double-necked marvel was commissioned by a private collector and described by Hultén as a “triangular oddity born from deranged imagination and psychedelic fandom.” It’s not just a striking shape—it’s a functional powerhouse. One neck houses a 1010music Tangerine synthesizer module, the other a 1010music Lemondrop synthesizer module, placing two distinct synth engines side by side within the triangle’s arms.

Beneath the main body, a detachable trapezoidal base holds the effects chain. Here, sonic magic brews: Walrus Audio Lore pedal delivers reverse reverb and drone-like atmospheres, while Collision Devices TARs effects pedal adds fuzz and distortion textures. At the center of this base lies a glowing rose quartz crystal pyramid, dubbed the “crystalline emitter” by Hultén, adding a mystic spiritual vibe that feels both cyberpunk and ancient.

Magic Alex’s Legacy in Modern Sonic Wizardry

The Magicos-2 evokes the spirit of Alexis Mardas, aka Magic Alex, the Beatles’ legendary—but often fantastical—in-house electronics genius. Known for promising John Lennon musical wallpaper and force fields, Mardas left more myth than reality behind. His aura of blending high-tech fantasy with enigmatic mysticism lives on in Hultén’s instrument.

This guitar’s presence in a room feels transformative, a bit like Magic Alex’s gadgets:

"technically rigorous, visually hallucinatory, and spiritually somewhere between a laboratory prototype and a sacred relic."

Double Neck, Dual Synthesis Engines

On each neck, the Tangerine and Lemondrop modules stand as dense, malleable sound engines. This dual setup lets players spin parallel sonic worlds—imagine layering Mellotron-esque strings with deep drones or bathing them both in Lore’s signature reverse reverb. The result? A wash of sound so lush it stops you mid-thought, making you stare at the ceiling in wonder.

The triangular frame isn’t just cool aesthetics—it’s a perfect, purposeful housing for this sonic architecture. The fretboards, running along the white arms, look like geometric blueprints, blending function and form seamlessly.

Effects Chain: A Carpet of Sonic Moss

Walrus Audio’s Lore pedal is an ambient player’s dream, transforming inputs into lush, backward-sounding atmospheres. Alongside it, Collision Devices’ TARs pedal brings fuzz and harmonic richness that wraps the sound in what Hultén poetically calls a “carpet of sonic moss.”

The modular base unit can be detached from the triangular body, making transport and signal configuration a breeze. This modularity is key—it reinforces that the Magicos-2 is more of a system than a static object, something evolving with the player's touch.

Amber Controls and Crystal Energy

Nine amber teardrop controls dot the triangular face, their warm hues a striking contrast to the crisp white body. They look like stars in a tiny constellation, perfectly balancing the instrument’s visual weight.

The glowing crystal pyramid beneath them completes the mystical vibe. Hultén aligns this design with chakra energy—whether you believe it or not, it’s hard to deny the hypnotic power of this glowing centerpiece merging spirituality and technology.

The Magicos-2: A Sonic and Visual Journey

Love Hultén’s Magicos-2 isn’t just a guitar. It’s a conversation piece, a sculptural marvel, and a fully playable instrument all wrapped in the iconic prism shape that defined a generation of music lovers. For fans of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, this is a modern homage that hits all the right notes—visually arresting, sonically adventurous, and rooted deeply in a playful, psychedelic spirit.

FAQ

• What modules power the Magicos-2's dual necks?
  The Magicos-2 features two 1010music modules: a Tangerine synth engine on one neck and a Lemondrop on the other, allowing for rich, layered sounds.
• How does the effects chain enhance the instrument’s sound?
  It includes Walrus Audio’s Lore pedal for ethereal reverse reverb and Collision Devices’ TARs for fuzz and distortion, creating lush ambient textures.
• Is the base unit of the Magicos-2 detachable?
  Yes, the trapezoidal base containing the effects pedals and the glowing rose quartz crystal pyramid detaches for easier transport and modular signal routing.
• What inspired the prism shape of the Magicos-2?
  The iconic Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon prism inspired the triangular design, blending rock history with innovative instrument craftsmanship.
• Who is Love Hultén and what other creations is he known for?
  Love Hultén is a Swedish instrument designer famous for crafting unique custom keyboards and synthesizers, including Darth Vader synths and NES-themed keyboards.

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