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"EML 101 is a 4 osc monosynth. Its semi modular so you can make sounds without patch cords if you like. There is a multimode sweepable 12db filter 2 envelopes , a ring modulator that can be mixed in with a knob, a great sample and hold which can sample a number of sources, an external input for processing sounds as well as a noise generator. One unique feature is the keys/oct knob which allows you to play different types of scales. The keyboard is very easy to use, the modulation amount knobs go in either direction to either the lfo or the sample and hold. Each osc has octave switches and fine tuning like a minimoog. The synth sounds like it looks, basically a cross between a moog/arp and electronic test equipment... It really has its own thing going on. It can do some moogy leads but its not really its forte. Fans of early electronica like raymond scott will love it; its very electric and a bit raw. Four oscillator sounds are ridiculously thick, and the filter is a joy to use sounds very SEM ish. You can get great percussive patterns with the sample and hold and filter resonance. The ring mod is quite evil, can do 'machine' noises and sound effects very well. All in all a unique keyboard that folds up into a small box."
best synth ever!
ReplyDeleteI should point out that the VCA modulation control does not simply mix in ring modulation. It actually does AM; the knob varies the index of modulation from none through various levels of AM up to full ring modulation and even further (the modulation becomes the carrier).
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