1979 EMS SYNTHI E VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER SN 7137 & SYNTHI-E SAVES THE DAY COMIC STRIP

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SYNTH-E Saves the Day comic strip and pics of the inside below.

"For your consideration is this vintage 1979 Electronic Music Studios (EMS) Synthi-E analog synthesizer. Experts have estimated that this incredibly rare synth was produced in limited numbers, in fact, most approximate that less than 200 were manufactured. Of those that have been documented, it is difficult to find a better example, especially such a fine specimen with the original matching DKE keyboard (serial number 7137) and original patch cables. While highly collectible Synthi-A versions are somewhat accessible, the Synthi-E is virtually E-xtinct. Do not miss this opportunity own one of the coolest and rarest synths ever made, because it is possible another will not appear available on eBay for years to come.

The Synthi-E was designed by Tim Orr as an educational version of the Synthi that had a complete teaching course built around it for use in schools. It was intended as a teaching aid into the principles of sound synthesis and electronic music. Small, housed in a brief-case and D-battery powered, the Synthi E was perfect for the student or teacher on the go! Simple as it may appear, it actually has some sophisticated features:

-Input Amplifier with low (Microphone) and high (line) level inputs
-Envelope Follower providing a voltage proportional to the amplitude of the input
-Oscillator 1 with true exponential voltage control of frequency and three simultaneous output waveforms (sine, triangle and voltage controlled pulse)
-Oscillator 2 for slow control voltages such as glissando or vibrato
-Filter/Oscillator 3 with v.c. low, high and band pass filter or pure sine wave
-Modulator for envelope shaping or ring modulation
-Noise Generator
-Trapezoid Generator for multiple simultaneous trapezoid waveforms. These may be used for envelope shaping (trigger mode) or for low frequency waveforms (free run mode)
-Manual-Slide tape Controllers (2) for obtaining control voltages. One slide-tape is stepped and may be used as a keyboard and the other for variable control. One provides a trigger pulse. Both may be temporarily marked or written on
-Inverter to invert control voltages or signals
-Monitor Amplifier and Loudspeaker with two input mixer faders
-The optional 3-octave keyboard for controlling the Synthi E. This unit is a mechanical keyboard which plugs into the Synthi E. It provides the correct pitch voltage and trigger signal for the Trapezoid Generator. A switch on the Synthi E selects internal or external keyboard operation.

Modules:
- VCF 144/1 (Issue F)
- VCF 144/2 (Issue F)
- L.F. OSC 144/3 (Issue E)
- Input Amp Env followr 144/4 (Issue E)
- TRAPZD GEN 144/5 (Issue F)
- VCA O/P AMP 144/6 (Issue G)

This unit is in excellent working condition, and it sounds incredible."

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Nordostpassagen Pt 1. [Casio SK60 & EMS SYNTHI E]

"Live improvisation at 22/12/11.

Casio SK60. EMS synthi E. (rvrb,delay.0,5 ms).

No post/effects or editing , one take."


Casio SK60 pic from here and EMS SYNTHI E from here. Additional tracks below.


And some additional EMS tracks from Georgios Karamanolakis:

For Cello and Ems Synthi E .

For Cello and Ems Synthi E . by Georgios Karamanolakis
"Live improvisation at 12/11/2010

Cello: Aigli Drakou
EMS Synthi E: Georgios Karamanolakis

It was a rainy night...
In this piece, the cello provides proportional voltages which control various modules of the EMS Synthi E and at the same time is being filtered through it.
Throughout the recording the cello is also mixed with the Synthi E in real time.
No post/effects or editing , strictly one take.
Note that this is our first meeting. "



Sunset over the Mojave. by Georgios Karamanolakis
"Live improvisation at 17/4/11
Ems synthi E, DKE and delay
No post/effects or editing , one take."

Also check out:

http://www.heraclis.org/IRA001.html
http://soundcloud.com/heraclis
http://www.heraclis.org/

EMS REHBERG SYNTHI E

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"The Synthi E is a general purpose electronic music synthesiser especially designed to be used in schools and colleges. It combines low cost with versatility and robustness. It is simple to use and a complete teaching course has been built round it. This allows teachers and students to learn the techniques and background of electronic music and its production. The manual relates synthesised to acoustic sounds and the relationship of the physical properties of sound to music. It also provides many creative exercises for the individual or class. The Synthi E has a full complement of conventional electronic music devices as well as several new ones. These devices may be interconnected using a simple patching system that allows experimentation not possible with usual performance synthesisers. The unit is easily transportable as it is housed in a small briefcase and is battery operated.

MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE:
* Input Amplifier with low (Microphone) and high (line) level inputs.
* Envelope Follower providing a voltage proportional to the amplitude of the input.
* Oscillator 1 with true exponential voltage control of frequency and three simultaneous output waveforms (sine, triangle and voltage controlled pulse)
* Oscillator 2 for slow control voltages such as glissando or vibrato.
* Filter/Oscillator 3 with v.c. low, high and band pass filter or pure sine wave.
* Modulator for envelope shaping or ring modulation. Noise Generator.
* Trapezoid Generator for multiple simultaneous trapezoid waveforms. These may be used for envelope shaping (trigger mode) or for low frequency waveforms (free run mode).
* Manual-Slide tape Controllers (2) for obtaining control voltages. One slide-tape is stepped and may be used as a keyboard and the other for variable control. One provides a trigger pulse. Both may be temporarily marked or written on.
* Inverter to invert control voltages or signals.
* Monitor Amplifier and Loudspeaker with two input mixer faders.

GENERAL:
Signal level at patch nodes: 3v P-P.
Output impedances at patch nodes: 100 ohm average.
Input impedances at patch nodes: 25 kohm average.
All inputs and outputs are protected against short circuits to each other or to ground.
IN PUTS: High level input level: 2.2 v P-P nom. 10v P-P clipping. 180 kohm impedance. Direct inputs: DIN connections 2—Ground 1 inputs
Low level input level: 200 mV P-P nom. Overhead: 14 dB
50 kohm impedance.
Envelope follower output proportional to input over dynamic range of: 40 dB. V.C.O. — VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR:
Total frequency coverage: 1 Hz to 10KHz.
Sine wave distortion: 5% THD (TYP)
Triangle symmetry (rise and fall): 3% at 1 KHz.
Rectangular wave mark space ratio voltage control range: 0 to 100%.
Deviation of voltage control of frequency from ideal exponential law
Over musical range 100Hz—2KHz: .8% (B.S.L.)
Over audio range 10Hz — 10KHz: 1.7% (B.S.L.) General short term stability. Drift at 1 KHz: 2% per hour.
OSCILLATO R (VIBRATO/TREMOLO): Manual control of frequency: 0.01 Hz —15Hz.
Manual control of amplitude: 1000:1.
V.C.F. — VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FILTER (Band pass, low pass, high pass):
Frequency range: 10Hz-10KHz.
Distortion (oscillating mode musical range): 2%.
Deviation of voltage control of frequency from ideal exponential law over complete range: 2% (B.S.L.)
Minimum 'Q': 2.
Maximum finite 'Q' over musical range: 30.
TRAPEZOID GENERATOR: (All outputs)
Minimum transition time: 20 mS.
Maximum transition time: 5S.
As oscillator — frequency range: 1—25 Hz.
NOISE SOURCE:
Spectral flatness over musical range: +6 dB.

KEYBOARDS:
Slider tape Track and hold droop .02% of fullscale per second.
Chromatic keyboard Track and hold droop: .01 % of fullscale per second.
Differential step Linearity (ratio of smallest or largest to average): 95 %.
INVERTER: Voltage gain—1: + 2%.
MIXER: Fader control range: 50 dB min.
Tone control (treble lift/cut) Corner frequency: 500 Hz.
Max. change at 10KHz: 30 dB.
MONITOR: DIN pin connections. 2—ground.
3 monitor output
V.C.A. — VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER:
As ring modulator
Carrier suppression: 30 dB. Signal suppression: 40 dB.
As envelope modulator Off breakthrough:—60 dB. On level distortion: 5 %.
MONITOR AMPLIFIER:
Power delivered to internal loudspeaker: 500 mw.
Output to external amplifier, tape recorder or oscilloscope (two outputs provided).
Minimum recommended load: 600 ohms.
Output impedance: 50 ohms max.
Maximum output voltage into 10K load: 7v P-P.
BATTERIES:
12 x Ever Ready U2 (1 .5V). An external mains power supply can be provided.
Battery life: Using 2 hour daily sessions and external monitor: 100 hours.
DIMENSIONS: 50 x 40 x 10 cm.
WEIGHT: 7 kg.
DKE KEYBOARD: OPTIONAL
A 3-octave keyboard for controlling the Synthi E is available. This unit is a mechanical keyboard which plugs into the Synthi E. It provides the correct pitch voltage and trigger signal for the Trapezoid Generator. A switch on the Synthi E selects internal or external keyboard operation."

For Cello and Ems Synthi E (Aigli Drakou).

For Cello and Ems Synthi E (Aigli Drakou). by Georgios Karamanolakis
"Live improvisation at 12/11/2010

Cello: Aigli Drakou
EMS Synthi E: Georgios Karamanolakis

It was a rainy night...
In this piece, the cello provides proportional voltages which control various modules of the EMS Synthi E and at the same time is being filtered through it.
Throughout the recording the cello is also mixed with the Synthi E in real time.
No post/effects or editing , strictly one take.
Note that this is our first meeting."

EMS Synthi E

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"EMS synthi E with DK keyboard in beautiful near mint condition, owned by collector.
Spartanite case in mint shape.

Just back from Pro Service by EMS Expert Constantin (Portabellabz).
Fully functional. Plug & Play. Sold with invoice including 1 year warranty.



You will receive:

Ems Synthi E
EMS Synthi DK E Keyboard
Original Synthi E Sheet
Manual (Copy)
Power adapter
Patch cables
Ocsidance Invoice including 1 year warranty
Service Report"

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EMS SYNTHI-E Synth Spotting via ΟΔΟΣ 55

Pic in via ΟΔΟΣ 55 on Facebook

I asked how the SYNTHI-E sounded. According to ΟΔΟΣ 55, "the synthi e is fat ,the aks has more of a fragile sound,the e on the other hand is fat and warm."

Click here for a search on SYNTHI-E which will bring up some posts including audio demos and video.

EMS Synthi E - The Educational Modular Synthesiser (1975) Serial # 194 7137

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"Such a great little compact modular synthesiser that can really surprise with its heavy bass growl. Ive destroyed sound systems at venues performing with this thing.

“Versatile and Robust” as the manual states… You have to hand it to the people at EMS they really knew how to design synths. This one has all the features you need to perform with just this alone and bring the house down, its sliding controls are smooth and intuitive, its internal touch ribbon controller is super fun and you can plug external gear (guitar, voice, drums into the Envelope Follower) to control any or many parameters. The Synthi E was designed for schools and colleges back when education held humanities in high regard, imagine being exposed to modular synthesis as a high school student?!?

A tight little package wrapped in an original Spartanite case which alone is extremely sort after and valuable.

Did I mention that it is battery operated as well? Yes, so you can take it into woods and jam out to nature sounds, set up a mic and your Synthi will play along with the birds. For studio sessions it can be connected to a 12volt DC power source so you can play all night long.

It also comes with and extremely rare 3-octave external keyboard with silky smooth action if you wanted to play it in a more conventional manner. Ive never seen one of these for sale, ever so I doubt there are many out there. Serial # 7137

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EMS Synthi E Graphic VCO & Vox Wah Oscillator

Published on Sep 20, 2014 Ebotronix

"3 tracks EMS Synthi E - VCO to Doepfer A 152 to Synthi E Ext in
Scope upper waveform Synthi E Filter
lower waveform A 152 & both waves for Lissajous
track 4: guitar to Vox Wah(revers connected) , Whammy, Delay
vid # 1128"

EMS Synthi E speed up arp

Published on Sep 13, 2014 Ebotronix

"Arpeggio source: Nordlead ,Arpeggio sound by EMS Synthi E
Vocoderdrum by Metavox, Nordlead chords, Orbit V2 beatmode
Bass by EMS Synthi E & System 102 strong Sync from EMS
Drums Clavia D Drum

Alesis Metavox
Buchla System #1
Clavia Nord Lead 1
EMS Synthi E
Emu Orbit V2
Kenton Pro Solo & Pro Solo Mk2
Lexicon PCM 80 / 90
Make Noise Format Jumper
Moog CP 251
Rane Spitter Mixer
Red Federation BPM FX Pro
Roland System 102
SPL Channel One
TC M one XL
Yamaha MCS 2
mackie the mixer
vid # 1122"

EMS Synthi E Graphic VCO'

Published on Sep 20, 2014 Ebotronix

"EMS Synthi E - VCO to Doepfer A 152 to Synthi E Ext in
Scope upper waveform Synthi E Filter
lower waveform A 152
+ ~ -
Art OPL
Buchla System #1(225e ,8x cv to A 152)
Doepfer A 152
Hameg Dual Trace Oscilloscope HM 312-8
Kenton Pro Solo & Pro Solo Mk2
Lexicon PCM 80 / 90
Make Noise Format Jumper, DIY Format Jumper
Moog CP 251
Rane Spitter Mixer
Red Federation BPM FX Pro ( 8x Midi CC source to 225e)
Sherman Filterbank 2
SPL Channel One
TC M one XL
Toppobrillo Sport Modulator
Yamaha MCS 2
mackie the mixer
Logic master clock
vid # 1126"

Rare EMS Synthi E w/ Extras

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"Very nice and ultra rare EMS Synthi E analog vintage synthesizer plus its dedicated keyboard DK E and accessories: HAMEG Oscilloscope hm203, lot of original banana patch cords, stand for the suitacse and ORIGINAL Synthi E prospect plus patch charts.. almost impossible to find!
INCLUDED also its original EMS Power supply.

Conditions are at TOP! Hight Level! MINT cosmetic conditions and in perfect working order, it sounds AMAZING!
It will be a great opportunity to get a rare lot like this!"

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EMS Synthi AKS and EMS VCS3 (The Putney) | Legendary Synthesizer

Published on Dec 8, 2015 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

"Ralph Baumgartl and Bernd-Michael Land show the legendary EMS Synthi AKS and the fabulous EMS VCS3 "The Putney". These analog synthesizers were widely used by electronic music pioneers such as Jean Michel Jarre, Brian Eno, Pink Floyd, Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream. Enjoy a video about some synthesizers that are genuine pillars of Pop Music history.
This Vlog is bilingual, in English and German language!"

Update:

EMS Logik Synthesizer, EMS Synthi E & Strymon BigSky

Published on Apr 19, 2016 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

"This is the EMS Special Part 2. Ralph Baumgartl is visiting the Synthesizer studio of Bernd Michael Land who is showing his EMS Logik Synthesizer and EMS Synthi E. And then the EMS Synthi E is connected to the Strymon BigSky to play it with some awesome reverb."

synthi-E

flickr by mono-poly.

"EMS SYNTHI E done by Rehberg."

Update: Here's a sample via mono-poly


"100% Synthi-E with a tapped delay over the sound. No sequencers or other stuff. Just the Synthi and delay."

EMS Synthi E - rare analog vintage portable synthesizer

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"Ultra rare EMS Synthi E analog vintage synthesizer, one of earliest exemplar "EMS Synthi London" in NEAR MINT optical conditions. A GREAT and funny portable synthesizer, amazing sounding filter. It come with its coloured patch cords.

Working conditions are PERFECT, as all the commons vintage instruments there are few light scratching sliders that don't compromise the sound, really easily resolvable with any special spray

The Synthi E can work with 12x batteries that can fitted inside or external psu that is included in this auction. It's a GREAT EMS family's instrument that cannot be found easily!"

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Rare EMS Synthi E SN 147.E Analog Synth For Auction

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"ultra rare EMS Synthi E (not Reheberg). This is an educational version of Synthi, using patch cables instead of pin points. It has been manufactured in 1975 and only about 200 units (and this one is s/n 147.E), so this is almost extinct as synthesizer. This unit is in a good shape, for an almost 40 years old instrument. Volume faders are a bit noisy when you move them and the touch pad needs to be pushed hard to properly play, but can be easily serviced..."

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EMS Synthi E - Pro Serviced

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"EMS synthi E in excellent condition, maintained very well.

In Pro Service by EMS Expert Constantin (Portabellabz).
Fully functional. Plug & Play.

You will receive:

EMS Synthi E
Manual (Copy pdf)
Power adapter
Patch cables
Ocsidance Invoice including 1 year warranty
Service Report"

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EMS Synthi E choes'

Published on Aug 31, 2014 Ebotronix

EMS Synthi E choes²


EMS Synthi E
Buchla System #1
Fender Stratocaster & Vox wah (revers connected)
Kenton Pro Solo Mk2
Knas Ekdahl the Moisturizer
Lexicon PCM 80 / 90
Maestro Ringmodulator
Moog CP 251
MXR Phase 100
Red Federation BPM FX Pro
Sherman Filterbank
TC M one XL
Yamaha MCS 2
mackie the mixer
Hameg Dual Trace Ocilloscope HM 312-8 by Rehberg
vid # 1108

EMS Synthi E ven in the odd 11/8

Published on Sep 25, 2014 Ebotronix

EMS Synthi E , Korg MS 20 ,SQ 10
Buchla 225e, 281e, 292e
Hameg Dual Trace Oscilloscope HM 312-8
Kenton Pro Solo & Pro Solo Mk2
Lexicon PCM 80 / 90
Maestro Ringmodulator
Make Noise Format Jumper
Moog CP 251
Rane Spitter Mixer
TC M one XL
Yamaha MCS 2
mackie the mixer
Logic 11/ 8 master clock
second drum track ,kick -Korg MS 20 & noise- EMS Synthi E
vid # 1132

EMS Synthi E - Pro Serviced

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"EMS synthi E in beautiful condition, owned by collector.
It is just back from a full Pro service, so it can be enjoyed for years without issues. Sliders / potmeters / switches all working 100%.

Service report will be included with the invoice. Incl 3 months warranty

You will receive:

Ems Synthi E (Serial Nr 191)
Manual
Power adapter
Patch cables
Ocsidance Invoice
Service Report"

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EMS Synthi E

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"EMS synthi E in beautiful condition, owned by collector.
It is just back from a full Pro service, so it can be enjoyed for years without issues. Sliders / potmeters / switches all working 100%.

Service report will be included with the invoice. Incl 3 months warranty

You will receive:

Ems Synthi E
Manual
Power adapter
Patch cables
Ocsidance Invoice
Service Report"

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