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Friday, January 12, 2024

EMS Synthi AKS w/ Digitana Synthi Matrix Interface

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via this auction

"Rare EMS Synthi AKS: A Unique Piece of Synth History

These synths are almost impossible to come by and hold a significant piece of electronic music history within their quirky exterior.

This one's been taken care of, and despite a small crack on the shell (which you can check out in the photos), it's seriously in fine fettle - always ready to add that certain something to your music that only a Synthi can.

And it's not just the Synthi itself - this rarity also comes with a Digitana Synthi Matrix Interface. An impressive device that cranks up the gear's flexibility, letting you delve further into soundscapes unique to the Synthi universe.

Forget mass-produced, vanilla synths. The EMS Synthi AKS is anything but ordinary. So, if you're in the market for a unique, hard-to-come-by piece of synth history, then this could be the one for you. Drop a line if you're interested - I'm sure this won't hang about for long!"

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

FSOL:DIGITANA SX-1 IMPROVISATIONS ( Northern Point )


video upload by FSOLdigital

FSOL:DIGITANA SX-1 IMPROVISATIONS ( Northern Point )
Recorded LIVE @ 9Lw - 20/6/20
FSOLdigital.com
--
Future Sounds of London

HUMANOID - Sweet Acid Sound

video upload by FSOLdigital

HUMANOID - Sweet Acid Sound
album now available
FSOL.bandcamp.com

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Digitana EMS Synthi Poly MIDI CV

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via this auction

"This is the Digitana Electronics Synthi AKS Poly MIDI / CV. MIDI in / CV out. Works great!"

Colored knob caps on this one. You can see one with chrome/silver posted back in 2014 here.

Digitana EMS Synthi / VCS3 Presto Connector SN 01

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via this auction

"This is the Digitana Electronics EMS Synthi / VCS3 MKII Presto Connector. Use this to connect your Synthi to other modular gear. Works great."

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Digitana Electronics E.M.S. Synthi KS Expander


video upload by Digitana Electronics

"Just a mad demo working through all the functions of the KS Expander hooked up to an E.M.S. Synthi A with touch Keyboard Sequence connected."

Sunday, November 21, 2021

E.M.S Synthi 100 Dual High Pass Filter: Test 2: Vocals


video upload by Digitana Electronics

"Second test of the E.M.S Synthi 100 Dual High Pass Filter module made by Digitana Electronics and Portabellabz. This one on some audio with vocals.

Artist: Major 3rd

Track: Sacrifice"

Saturday, November 20, 2021

New DIGITANA E.M.S Synthi 100 Dual High Pass Filter Rack


video upload by Steven Thomas

"Testing the new Dual High Pass Filter rack FX built under license from E.M.S (Cornwall) by Digitana Electronics and Portabellabz. This filter was originally found in the E.M.S Synthi 100 synthesizer. The unit has the exact same form factor as classic E.M.S rack effects modules from the 1970s.

https://www.synthi.co.uk/synthi-100-m..."

"This is a new 19” rack module built under license from EMS (Cornwall) by Digitana Electronics (UK/Italy) and PORTABELLABZ (Belgium). It is a 100% faithful reproduction of the Dual High Pass Filter (DHPF) section found on early versions of the legendary EMS Synthi 100 synthesiser. An original spare ‘Mk1’ DHPF PCB from a Synthi 100 was kindly loaned by Robin at EMS and then faithfully reconstructed using the same trace artwork/layouts, via modern PCB design software. The PCBs are very high quality with ENS gold plated card edge contacts and traces. The same components as found in the original circuit are used throughout.

The DHPF rack case was deliberately chosen to be the same design as those found in the classic EMS rack instruments from the 1970s such as the Random Voltage Generator, Pitch to Voltage Converter, Octave Filter Bank etc. These were created in CAD from original engineering drawings kindly made available by Robin at EMS. The 1U high chassis is formed from 3mm silver anodised front/rear panels which are connected by solid aluminium side blocks and then 2mm anodised aluminium top/bottom covers. This allows the rack to be safely mounted in standard 19” rack enclosures. The panel graphics use anodic digital printing technology which is far more resistant to wear than silk screened graphics. Original control knobs/coloured inserts/jack sockets made by Cliff Plastics are also used to meticulously maintain authentic EMS design.

An optional beautiful wood rack sleeve is available with the exact same design as found in vintage units. These are made from Afrormosia hardwood (now on the protected species list) just like the original. The wood is ethically sourced from existing historical stock.

Inside the DHPF, the only change compared to 1970s rack modules has been to use a modern (and safer) switch mode PSU. This also has the advantage of allowing a wider range of operating mains voltages (from 98v–220v AC).

The Synthi 100 was designed by David Cockerell and the high pass filter design itself is rather unusual compared to other high high pass filters found in synthesisers. It has CV control of frequency cutoff but also has a response control which can control feedback of the output, creating a resonant peak that at extremes pushes the filter into self-oscillation. The use of diode ‘strings’ in the CV control section of frequency is quite unusual and is reminiscent of the same principle he used in his (later) Synthi Hi-Fli design, although there the filters sections are used to phase shift the input signal.

The high pass filter is capable of easily removing the fundamental in any audio passed through and then the first harmonic as the cutoff frequency is increased. By increasing also the response, the higher frequencies are boosted in a mix and eventually the filter will self-oscillate.

The two filters in the module are identical and a central three-way toggle switch has positions series, off and parallel."

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

EMS AKS & 3 digitana MIDI/CV/ Breakoutbox Interfaces

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via this auction

Pic of the inside below.

"EMS AKS serial 482 (1999) with KS serial 45265. All in brandnew condition.
got it new 2012 from Mr. Rehberg, EMS-Germany
All Elektrolytic Capacitors have been renewed in 2020.
Everything works as new. The Synth also has got the PWM Modification directly installed by EMS.
AKS Keyboard and Synthi look brandnew. Original invoice available. You wont find any better offer.
Included are:
EMS AKS serial. 482, KS serial 45265
Digitana AKS MIDI Interface
Digitana AKS CV Interface
Digitana AKS Breakout Box
extra PWM Cables, extra pins
new Flightcase for the EMS AKS Synth
foldable Stand for the Synth
Power Cable & KS cable"

Tuesday, October 02, 2018

FSOL:DIGITANA SX-1 ( 6min LIVE jam ) 2sx + Halia


Published on Oct 2, 2018 STAKKERHUMANOID

Monday, September 25, 2017

Modded EMS Synthi A w/ Synthi Matrix Interface by Digitana Electronics

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via this auction

"Includes very rare Synthi Matrix Interface by Digitana Electronics which connects to the Synthi via the Presto Patch connection.
Includes power cable, all patch pins plus a couple extra cables for modulation.

There were 3 mods done (one on each oscillator) which are factory mods and allow the user to modulate the "shape" of each oscillator. Apparently a tech who specializes in Synthis mentioned this Synthi is a "MKIII" with a reverb driver based on 741 + germanium transistors (great sounding), a 5-pole filter and a MC1496 ringmod.

The EMS Synthi A is one of the most classic legendary mono synths, and it really is worth every penny, it has such unique huge analog sound and can get a range of tones like no other synth. A must have for any serious collector or musician's studio. If you have been waiting for just the right Synthi, this is the one! Don't pass this legendary synth up!"

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

EMS Synthi A w/ Digitana Electronics Synthi Matrix Interface

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via this auction

"EMS Synthi A --- In excellent condition!! Fully working and looks fantastic! Comes with full helping of patch pins, the Digitana Electronics Synthi Matrix Interface, 2 pin to mod jack cables and the power cable.
The 3 mods done(one on each oscillator) are factory mods and allow the user to modulate the "shape" of each oscillator. A tech who specializes in Synthis told me that this Synthi is a "MKIII" and that it has a reverb driver based on 741 + germanium transistors(great sounding), a 5-pole filter and a MC1496 ringmod."

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Digitana SX-1


Digitana SX-1 from Bendt Med D on Vimeo.

"Alina Kalancea live in Ancona, Italy."

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Digitana SX-1 SYNTHI Style Synth Videos & Quad Midi-CV Interface for Synthi A(KS) / VCS3

Digitana Quad Midi-CV Interface for Synthi A(KS) / VCS3

Published on Aug 10, 2016

First the Quad Midi-CV Interface for Synthi A(KS) / VCS3. Below you'll find six SX-1 videos. Click here for previous posts on the Digitana SX-1. The SX-1 is meant to be an expander for the original EMS Synthi. It uses designs from Digitana, not EMS.

"4 channel Midi-CV module custom designed for E.M.S. Synthi A(KS) or VCS3 Synthesisers. In this small demo, using my VCS3, Osc1, Osc2 and Osc3 pitch (with invert option on) and Filter cutoff are being controlled via separate midi to cv channels."

Synthi Expander Demo1


Tuesday, June 27, 2017

EMS SYNTHI Prototype Keyboard Owned by YES


Spotted this one on sequencer.de

"This EMS prototype is unique – there is only one made – for 'Yes' and Digitana just bought it from them or someone – it’s basically the Synthi A with another layout and minikeys. So it’s quite a modern approach – Microkorg-Style."

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Superbooth 2017: Digitana EMS Inspired Synths


Published on Apr 23, 2017 sonicstate

"Digitana Electronics make complimentary expansions for the EMS synthi range, and are working on a VCS3 inspired synth voice.
http://www.synthi.co.uk"

Saturday, April 08, 2017

FSOL:DIGITANA SX-1 - sound demonstration


Published on Apr 7, 2017 STAKKERHUMANOID

FSOL:DIGITANA SX-1will be on display at superbooth17 20-22 april 2017 - BERLIN ..
This video shows the sound capability of the SX-1

Follow-up to this post.

Xo-7972 using the KS Expander from Digitana


Published on May 12, 2016 STAKKERHUMANOID

"using the DIGITANA SYNTHI AKS - KS EXPANDER
a truly awesome addition to the EMS synthi family

in this video the KS Expander is running free of cv - 2 VCO's each have two separate outputs ( square and sine ) thats 4 outs in total - each going through outboard fx ( delay distortion etc )

big props to the Digitana Team"

Monday, April 03, 2017

Future Sound of London DIGITANA SX-1 Flyer & "Ignition of the Sun" EMS SYNTHI A Release


You might recall FSOL is working with Digitana on the HALia, and the FSOL - DIGITANA SX-1. Here are a couple of flyers including some synth art via the FSOLdigital website.  The image below is the cover for "Ignition of the Sun", a release featuring the original EMS SYNTHI A.  Details on that release follow.

"Available on Compact Disc, MP3 (320kbps) and FLAC

Coming from the home of Future Sound of London and credited to their ‘producer’ Yage, Ignition of the sun is a deep and evolving journey through liquid spewing analogue sequences, warm saturated swampy sine waves. It calls back to a time from the early 70s with bands such as Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze.

All sounds were created and sequenced entirely on the EMS Synthi AKS, multitracked and mixed to 15ips 1/4 Revox tape. The EMS Synthi AKS was first introduced in 1971, one of the earliest Synthesisers available and as used by Radiophonic Workshop, Pink Floyd, Brian Eno.

TRACKLISTING:

01 – Ignition of the Sun
02 – Garden of Syn
03 – Pathway to I
04 – Rutt Etra
05 – Subterranean Hattusa
06 – Oblique Towers
07 – Disparity in Oscillations Ab
08 – Bridge Between Tal
09 – Rivers of Occasion
10 – Opalis Amar Xam
11 – Moons in Dissidence
12 – Liquid Light Voids
13 – Return Beyond the Inner Voice"

Sunday, January 29, 2017

HALia by Digitana Electronics In Collaboration with FSOL


via Digitana Electronics

"This product is still in development and the final list of features on production units may change.

Another new project being developed in collaboration with The Future Sound of London. This is an all digital 'pocket' synth using multiple powerful ARM-based microcontrollers. Sonic possibilities are endless. Everything from huge pulsating multi-oscillator drones, FM-synthesis to Buchla-esque noodlings (and everything in between) are all possible. Imagination is the only limit!

Details and audio samples to follow."

Digitana is also working on the SX-1 Stand Alone EMS SYNTHI AKS KS Expander posted here.

Love FSOL.

SX-1 Stand Alone EMS SYNTHI AKS KS Expander From Digitana


Update: a disclaimer via the Digitana website worth noting:

"IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

All products on this website use Digitana Electronic's original designs, with the exception of the EMS Synthi Hi-FLi re-release, which is built under license from EMS. No use is made of EMS circuits or other intellectual property belonging to EMS. Digitana Electronics is not affiliated to EMS, which is run by Robin Wood.

If you want the real Synthi sound, you still have to go with Analogue Systems which are the only ones making modules under license."

Original post:

via synth.co.uk

"This product is still in development and the final list of features on production units may change.

The SX-1 is a 'stand alone expander' based around the Synthi AKS KS Expander (described elsewhere on this website). It is the result of ongoing collaborations between Digitana Electronics and the legendary UK band The Future Sound of London. It shares all the features of the Synthi AKS KS Expander but requires no Synthi to use it (though one can of course be used with it) and in addition has a host of new features described below.

SX-1 FEATURES

DUAL ANALOGUE VCO
Each VCO features sine/triangle and square waves and 'wave-folding' (voltage controlled) that adds higher harmonics/distortion to each waveform for amazingly rich and varied timbres, even unfiltered! Each VCO is frequency controllable via CV1 or CV2 which can either be external or MIDI generated from the built in MIDI-CV converter or 'free running'. The frequency range of the VCOs is very wide, from LFO to high frequency audio. Two modulating waveforms are available (speed controlled by the Sample & Hold clock or LFO) via toggle switches to modulate the wave-folding of VCO1 and VCO2. These same waveforms are also available to modulate CV1 and CV2. All VCO1 and VCO2 waveforms are individually available either 'pre' or 'post' the filter/envelope/delay/distortion sections via 3.5 mm jacks.

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