Orange Amps

in the beginning

The Man Behind the Brand

Cliff Cooper reflects on founding Orange, pioneering music retail, and building a bold brand that reshaped the sound of an era.

1966

in the beginning

An early innovation in portable guitar amplification, the CTI Pixy Mk V pioneered silent practice amps, a forerunner to modern headphone amps.

1966

working with joe meek

Cliff Cooper shares memories of Joe Meek, the legendary British producer behind Telstar and early experiments in pop recording innovation.

1967