A Metallic Choir (soundscape) for VCS3, Arp 2600 and Percussion

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"Original piece for analogue synths and percussion."

EMS Synthi VCS Field Trial

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"EMS VCS3 field trial by Studio Sound. Four large pages, b/w, Used, Good condition, 1971 vintage original, no punch holes, no writing, no highlights, no tears, no stamp. No returns, no refunds. Time keeps on slipping into the future."

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EMS Synthi AKS

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EMS Synthi VCS-3 II Cornwall 70's

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Assembling An EXACT Replica of the Priceless EMS VCS3. The Cloney Project

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"Time to build this beast! samples/livestreams and the mentionned longer videos are available here, which also supports the creation of these vid! not at all possible without it :D thanks. www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomputer"

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EMS VCS 3 Putney The Cloney Project SN 018

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"This is an assembled EMS VCS 3 clone from the DIY Cloney Project :

This unit is number #018

The 3 PCB cards were recently serviced and retuned by Matt, the funder of the Cloney Project.

It sounds perfectly, exactly as intended.

Cosmetically i's in great condition, some scratches on the right panel and a visible nick in the wood on the front side below the pandl.

I've been moving away from synths for a while and sadly I need to part with it. I bought it a few years ago considering this would probably be my only chance to ever own and plan a VCS3. Turned out it actually was :) and now it's ready for a new home.

Hours of fun. This machine has a soul. It's unique."

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2 x VCS3's Plugged into My Synthesizer to Make Some Fat Drones - Asbestos Dunes

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"Playing International drone day in show canterbury tomorrow! check below for more info! Download Song Here :- / 129132777"

1971 Vintage EMS VCS3 Synthesizer

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"EMS VCS 3 II

A beautiful and original synth built in 1971

This is in incredible condition considering its age

Fully working condition with no issues"

Pic of the inside below.

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EMS Synthi VCS-3 (mk2) 1970

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The Unsettled Mind: Settled (soundscape) for Arp 2600, VCS3 and Tibetan Bell.

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EMS VCS3 1970’s w/ Cricklewood Keyboard

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"A true vintage collector’s piece. The EMS VCS3 aka “The Putney” has been used by Brian Eno, Jean-Michel Jarre, Pink Floyd, The Who etc.

This is an extremely clean example with minimal wear and tear. The unit has been wrapped in plastic and stored for decades. Recently unearthed, it was taken to a tech who replaced all electrolytic capacitors, rebuilt the power supply, and got the reverb in working order. This synth is also a very low serial number. Also included in the sale is the rare Cricklewood keyboard."

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EMS VCS3 Restoration with DK-1 Keyboard

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"This video is a deep dive into the restoration of an EMS VCS3 and DK-1 keyboard. And yes, that is Alex Lifeson's [Rush] signature.

00:00 Play In
00:09 Introduction
01:20 VCS3 Demo/Assessment
06:43 Initial Repairs
09:37 Meter Repair
17:51 Power Supply and Amplifier Chips
22:00 Keyboard Assessment
23:30 The Keyboard Comes Alive!
26:30 Keyboard signals In Depth
28:25 Issues With The Trigger
31:27 Keyboard Sample & Hold
35:22 Keyboard and VCS3 Pitch Tracking and Velocity
38:10 Parts Graveyard
38:57 Alex Lifeson's Signature and Other Markings
41:23 Play Out"

EMS Synthi AKS Spec Sheet Data Ad

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EMS Synthi VCS3 Mark II Putney Spec Sheet

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EMS DK1 KS Keyboards Spec Sheet Data Ad

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Batch of EMS brochures, technical documentation, photographs and advertisements + chrome sticker

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"Batch of EMS brochures, technical documentation, photographs and advertisements + chrome sticker

EMS Synthi users brochure - The book of sounds by David Stevens

Rare set of 2 reference books - EMS Vocom & Musys documentation by Peter Zinovieff & Peter Grogono

Rare A3 double page EMS Synthi synthesizers range In colour glossy paper

Synthi 100 - Synthi AKS - Synthi VCS3 - Synthi Sequencer - Synthi Hi-fli - Modules...

EMS Synthi Sequencer 256 - Genuine technical documentation

EMS VOCODER Rare advertising postcard in chrome plastic / carte postale chromée"

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Fixing a Real EMS SYNTHI 100!! Super Rare Vintage Synth

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EMS VCS3 Aggression

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Live Setup & Gear Talk with Sarah Sommers (Electronic Beats TV)

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"Join us for this Electronic Beats TV video as we dive into the world of Sarah Sommers, a Melbourne-born, now Berlin-based live hardware electronic music producer and performer! In this exclusive studio visit, Sarah talks about her unique live setup, her customized gear, and, of course, her signature pink aesthetic. If you're a fan of banging techno with depth and layers, this video is worth watching till the end! Explore Sarah's creative process and discover her multifaceted sound."

Custom pink synths. Pineaple knobs.

TMP-3-03 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge

video upload by Memetune Studio

00:00 Opening Titles
00:17 Introduction
01:27 Switched On 80s
16:14 Synthesiser Club
19:48 Commercial Break
23:57 Patching Today
35:04 Little Black Boxes
38:53 Video Lab
44:22 Outro

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Episode three of the third series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio

The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses them in his productions and collaborations

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It is divided into the following sections:

SWITCHED ON 80s - This third series takes an in-depth look into six classic 80s synthesisers, selected because of their interesting and unique attributes

SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three, concentrating on 'families' of synths

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling

PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch, this time using Cybersynthesis techniques to bring an element of surprise to the patches

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A further look at some classic rack mount studio gear of the 80s and 90s

VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals, concentrating on a specific device in each episode

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In THIS episode:

SWITCHED ON 80s - A detailed presentation on FM synthesis and its history, looking at the DK Synergy (as used on the Tron soundtrack), but mainly the Yamaha DX series of synths

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