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Showing posts with label EMS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label EMS. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

A Modular Mousetrap


video upload by Todd Barton

"Sequential triggering of diverse sonic events.
I’ve unfolded this patch over on my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Sunday, March 03, 2024

EMS VCS3 The Putney Analog Modular Synthesizer w/ DK 1 Keyboard SN 1098 & 2118

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via this auction

"This listing is for an EMS VCS3 The Putney Analog Modular Synthesizer w/ Original DK 1 Keyboard. Important to note about this synth, it does not have master tune knob like many synths made after. There are three parameters the user needs to juggle to property tune this synth. The first is the frequency knob of the oscillators, 2nd is "Input Channel 1" knob and finally, the "Frequency" knob on the DK1 keyboard. Even with everything dialed in nicely, sometimes the higher or lower notes on the keyboard will be slightly out of tune. Adding or removing patch pins will raise or lower the voltages for all three of these parameters and will throw the synth out of tune. This is a historic synthesizer without the "quality of life" upgrades of analog synthesizers made after."

Original DK . 1 Keyboard w/8-pin Cable
New 3-pin Power Supply
Original 3-pin Power Supply

SERVICE DONE:

VCS3:
- All new electrolytic and tantalum capacitors (including PSU)
- All new 5w resistors
- Rebuilt power supply section with new voltage regulators, diodes and transistors
- Replaced envelope lamp with LED
- New grounded power cable
- Cleaned card edges and card edge connectors
- Full calibration to factory specs

DK1:
- All new electrolytic capacitors
- Full calibration to factory specs
UNPACKAGED WEIGHT: 30.15 lbs.

UNPACKAGED DIMENSIONS: 30" x 20" x 18"

Pics of the inside below.

Friday, March 01, 2024

EMS Pitch To Voltage Converter

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via this auction

"Rare and useful Pitch to Voltage. Always liked this better than the GE 101, the envelope follower and trigger are particularly good. Pitch tracking is OK, depending on source, good for filter tracking. Odd for EMS this outputs at 1V/octave.

This unit has a nice history coming from EMSA. Nice Afromosa case, bulgin power cable. Vintage unit pushing 50 years old, being sold as-is, as seen."

Thursday, February 29, 2024

LudoWic - Subharmonic clouds


video upload by LudoWic music

Mixtur Trautonium & EMS SYNTHI

More LudoWic:
https://bio.to/LudoWic
https://www.ludowic.com

If you are curious about the Mixtur Trautonium, in addition to previous posts here, this article is worth a look. From that article:

"The central module with the screens is one of the 'subharmonic generators' that give the Mixtur-Trautonium the 'mixture' bit of its name. The modules appear to be held in place with quick-release thumb screws, which is an interesting idea."

Monday, February 26, 2024

"My Planet, Arrakis, Is So Beautiful When The Sun Is Low" (EMS Synthi A, Cocoquantus 2, Osmose)


video upload by PanicGirlVids

"'My planet, Arrakis, is so beautiful when the sun is low.
Rolling over the sands, you can see spice in the air.'

This is a Dune inspired track that I made with my EMS Synthi A, Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus 2, Expressive E Osmose, Emergence Audio Cello & Viola Textures & Felt Instruments.

Even though I haven’t seen the new Dune movie yet I keep on reading, watching and listening to every little bit I can get my hands on. Who else is excited to see the new DUNE movie? 🥰

Thanks so much for watching!"

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Feedback Modules VCZIII EMS SYNTHI Based Voltage Controlled Oscillator Modules


VCZIII - Bass Sequence video upload by Feedback Modules

"VCZIIIA SAW is mixed with VCZIIIB SQUARE and with SUB modules.
All three are mixed to the VCF2600. The end of the patch is VCA2600 controlled by the ENV100.
You can hear the bubbly sound of the VCOs, these VCOs made with transistors are not so linear as other VCOs."

VCZIII - FM Modulation

video upload by Feedback Modules

"VCZIII VCOs modulating each other. The shape of the waveform is changed by the 4 slow sine LFOs combos of CMS SLOSINES. You can hear how the FM timbre is affected by the waveform nature."

via https://feedback-modules.myshopify.com

"The VCZIII voltage controlled oscillator modules are our latest creation and are based on the VCOs of one of the most revered analog instruments, the famous British pin matrix synth released in 1969. The VCZIII series VCO is a result of the collaboration of Feedback modules and CMS-LAB and is a modern re-creation of those temperamental, organic and beautiful sounding VCOs from 1969 but with enhancements and adaptations to the Eurorack needs of 21st century.

There are two type of VCOs, VCZIII A based on VCO1 with variable shape SINE & SAW waveforms, VCZIII B based on VCO2 & VCO3 with variable TRIANGLE & PULSE waveforms. Also, each VCO comes in two versions, one with normal fine tune potentiometers and one with precision multiturn potentiometer."

Friday, February 09, 2024

Ludvig Elblaus & Stelios Giannoulakis - EMS Synthi100 at CMRC/ΚΣΥΜΕ


video upload by Schema Musicalis

"Ludvig Elblaus and Stelios Giannoulakis playing the legendary EMS Synthi100 at CMRC/ΚΣΥΜΕ, Athens Conservatoire, 20 December 2023. Improvised performance during Ludvig's residency at ΚΣΥΜΕ. Stelios is using a circuit-bent toy piano as an additional audio and control source for the Synthi100.

https://www.ludvigelblaus.com
https://www.utrumque.com
https://memoromemoro.bandcamp.com

Both an artist and researcher, Ludvig works primarily with computational materials to create acoustic and electronic music, sound art, audiovisual installations, museum exhibits and also makes contributions to larger collaborative works in several traditions (e.g. opera, theatre, and dance). Elblaus holds his PhD in Sound and Music Computing 2018 from the NAVET Center for Art, Technology, and Design, at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His latest projects include commissions for the GRM Acousmonium, the Labor Sonor Festival, the Elevate Festival, and performances in Stockholm, Cairo, Vienna, Paris, Zurich and Graz. In 2022 he was composer in residence at the Institute for Electronic Music and Acoustics in Graz. In 2023 he is working in the Moving Loudspeakers Artistic Residency at the Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology at ZHdK. He also teaches at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.

In addition to his solo work, he has been involved in several long-term collaborative projects. Some notable examples are the electro-acoustic improvisation ensemble The Schematics (with Erik Calälv, Katt Hernandez, and Daniel M. Karlsson), the networked music project End of Text (ETX) (with Luc Döbereiner), a musical composition collaboration with Rune Rebne, and the musical and artistic research duo Utrumque (with Gerhard Eckel)."

Friday, February 02, 2024

Pulsar for VCS3, Arp 2600, Moog Voyager, Fender Rhodes and Percussion.


video upload by R. Reger

"Original soundscape for analog instruments."

Monday, January 29, 2024

EMS Rehberg Logik Analog Synthesizer (Designed By EMS England)

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via this auction

Pic of the inside below.

"This edition is rare, and cannot be found anywhere as a set. Made by EMS London, and works differently than the Synthi A, although it appears to be the same. Here is a breakdown of what you get below:

In addition to the power supply, new patch cables as well as the original patch cables (standard mini jack), the lid of the "suitcase synthesis" and the original manual (or textbook) are included.

The modules of the EMS Synthis work perfectly, the overall sound and especially the filter sound very high-quality.

VCO – Voltage Controlled Oscillator • with the vibration forms sine, sawtooth, triangle and rectangle with external control voltage input for pulse width modulation • VCF – Voltage Controlled Filter • Multimode filter with 12 dB slope, low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and phaser • LFO – Low Frequency Oscillator • with the vibration forms sine and rectangle • SRG – Slow Ramp Generator •

with
the vibration form sawtooth • NG
– Noise Generator •
the noise generator offers white
noise • EG –
Envelope Generator (Envelope
Shaper)
• A-D-S-R • RM
– Ring Modulator • INV – Inverter • SL – Slew Limiter (Portamento) • EF – Envelope
Follower • External Audio
Input • Output/Mix
• Control Inputs"

Saturday, January 27, 2024

MoCM & SchemaMusicalis live on the EMS Synthi100 @ KSYME - Part 2


video upload by Schema Musicalis

"Andreas Monopolis aka MoCM meets Stelios Giannoulakis aka Schema Musicalis for Electroacoustic, Noise and Drone improvisations on the legendary EMS Synthi100. CMRC/ΚΣΥΜΕ, Athens Conservatory, Nov 2023."

Part 1 here (2nd video)

Friday, January 26, 2024

Peter Zinovieff's birthday and the EMEAPP EMS collection


video upload by EMEAPP

"Happy birthday to synthesizer pioneer PETER ZINOVIEFF. Here's a quick look at some of his innovations within our EMS here at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP). This includes the VCS3 (The Putney), the Synthi AKS, the Synthetical Engine, and our Synthi 100 system, including the Compu-Synthi and the Vocoder 5000. Please follow us, there's lots of good stuff on the way!"

Update: from 1:42 in the video:

A Lollipop For Papa
video upload by Peter Zinovieff - Topic

Alice & Her Three Friends


video upload by NOISEBUG

"Patching up demos to show off at Buchla and Friends this Saturday Jan 27th. Come by and say hello, we’ll be there with Alice, Elby, Moon, and Portabella. Three amazing synths and one incredible mixer showcasing our diverse catalog and the lesser known products Noisebug has to offer"

https://www.noisebug.net

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for Synthi A.Switchtrix Electronics


video upload by SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS

"Eine Kleine Nachtmusik performed on the Switchtrix Synthe A.

The Synthi/VCS3 are unsurpassed FX synths but a well calibrated machine can do melodic stuff too.

Enjoy

www.switchtrix.co.uk"

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Jammin with the 5u Matriarch Digitakt and VCS3


video upload by Rudetee

Bass controlled by Arturia's Keystep sequencer
Arpeggio by Keystep 37
Chords from Matriarch
Melody played on the Ribbon Controller by Synthesizers.com
Drum from Digitakt
FX from VCS3

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

216 and Soundfreak Improv


video upload by Todd Barton

"a brief looped improv with the Soundfreak EMS Triple Oscillator and the Buchla 216 touch controller."

Friday, January 12, 2024

Keith Humble's Optronics Workstation


video upload by Robotussin Vintage Synths

"This is the Optronics Workstation, an Australian synth made for composer Keith Humble around 1970. It could be controlled by brainwaves…

The Optronics Workstation contains an EMS VCS1 – you can see the controls in the bottom right corner. Yes, a VCS1, not the VCS3 that EMS eventually marketed. The VCS1 was the first synth made by British company EMS. Three were created, the original, known as the Don Banks Music Box, can be seen above in the last image. It was made in 1968, predating the VCS3 by 12 months and many say it was the commission from Don Banks that led to the formation of EMS, so perhaps without it, there would be no other EMS synths.

Humble’s Optronics was built by an engineer called Graham Thirkell around the VCS1. It is perhaps the world’s first electronic workstation, containing a mixer, a synth and FX, all of which are inter-patchable.

In the centre is the 'Mindreader' or 'OmniVoila'. Players attach an electrode to their temples and this device read the signals and turned it into voltage to produce sound or modulation. On the left side is a three-channel mixer for three external line inputs, plus a send for a delay. Top right is a patch panel where voltages can be routed to create sound or modulation. Above that you can see two ring modulators. It also has an in-built spring reverb.

Humble was a huge early proponent of electronic music in Australia. He founded the Electronic Music Studio at Melbourne Universities’ Grainger Centre and the music school at La Trobe University, Melbourne.

The Optronics Workstation is now in the collection of MESS, the non-profit Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio. They are fantastic people who preserve and restore vintage instruments and encourage people to come in and play with them. Humble’s Optronics still works, so if you’re in Melbourne or near there, drop them a line and go say hello.

They were going to send me some video of it in action but I think they’re too slammed. I’ve included the only audio I could find that might be the Optronics in action. It might not be, though. But it was made by Keith Humble about a year after he started working with the Optronics and given that it was his only synth at the time, I think there's a good chance the audio was made with the Optronics."

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!"

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

1971 Vintage EMS VCS 3 II SN 1192

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via this auction

Pic of the inside back below.

"A beautiful and original synth built in 1971

This is in incredible condition considering its age

Fully working condition with no issues"

Sunday, January 07, 2024

Percy Grainger's Free Music Machine


video upload by Robotussin Vintage Synth

"A video from the Australian Broadcasting Company about a composer and inventor called Percy Grainger, who made electronic instruments in the 1950s that would follow a curving line to create pitch and music. He physically made the curving line out of thick sheets of card and fed them into the machine, controlling the pitch of an oscillator."

EMS SYNTHI 100 in the beginning.

MoCM & Schema Musicalis drone improvisation with EMS Synthi 100


video upload by MOCM (A. Monopolis)

"Andreas Monopolis (MoCM) and Stelios Giannoulakis (Schema Musicalis) caress the mythical EMS Synthi100 synthesiser at KSYME, Athens Conservatory, November 2023

@SchemaMusicalis version:"

Andreas and Stelios playing the EMS Synthi100 @ KSYME

video upload by Schema Musicalis

"Andreas Monopolis aka MoCM meets Stelios Giannoulakis aka Schema Musicalis for Electroacoustic, Noise and Drone improvisations on the legendary EMS Synthi100. CMRC/ΚΣΥΜΕ, Athens Conservatory, Nov 2023."
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