SWITCHTRIX A100 VS PARANOID ANDROID

video upload by SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS

"A great rendition of Radioheads Paranoid Android featuring the Switchtrix Electronics Synthe A100.

Performed by the wonderful / off_the_note"

See the Switchtrix label below for more.

Song of the Sirens (soundscape) for VCS3, Arp 2600, Moog Voyager, Mellotron and Percussion

video upload by R. Reger

CV/gate for EMS Synthi or VCS3 = instant MIDI fun

video upload by analogia pl

"This is one of many videos I've been uploading on IG that feature Papa's CV/gate card - an absolutely indispensable tool for any EMS owner. Add a MIDI-CV converter and you're now in MIDI heaven.

What's happening in this video: CVs and gate are supplied from 2oh2 - Tubbutec modded Roland MC-202. I'm sending CV on channel 1 of 2oh2 to oscillator 1 of the Synthi and another CV channel of the 2oh2 to oscillator 2. Gate comes from channel 1 of the 2oh2.

You can order the CV/gate card here: https://www.portabellabz.be/cvgate.html"

Maciek Polak "Synthi 100 non-tunes"

video uploads by analogia pl

"All tracks were recorded between July 16–18, 2019 at KSYME (Contemporary Music Research Center) in Athens on their Synthi 100. I call them "non-tunes" because they were never intended for release. However, since someone asked about my Synthi 100 experience in Athens, I asked my colleague Marcin Bocinski (legatomastering.pl) to mix and master the recordings."

If you’d like to download high-quality files, you can support me at:"

EMS Synthi AKS with Vocoder 1000

video upload by analogia pl

From Synthi A grandma and grandpa garden sessions

video upload by analogia pl

RSF Kobol with TR-606 & Additional Demos

video upload by analogia pl

RSF Kobol demo clips


EMS Synthi vs. RSF Kobol

The Daleks: EMS VCS3 and Moog Model 10.

video upload by Rhythmicons

"Just a Dalek heartbeat with some other layers from a Dr. Who fanfilm that I've had the pleasure of contributing some sounds for."

EMS SYNTHI AKS Jams

video uploads by analogia pl

1. EMS Synthi AKS jam

A jam from a few years back. I wonder where the VCS3 was at the time as the KS sequencer that I’m playing sits on top of the TKS that’s for the VCS3.

2. Electro-acoustic jam on Synthi AKS

I think I’m banging on the keyboard so much because dynamics channel was patched that day and the harder I pressed the louder output signal was.

3. EMS Synthi AKS and TR-909 jam #emssynthiaks #rolandtr909

The jam comes from the time when I realized that there actually is a way to sync a drum machine to Synthi AKS sequencer - you just have to hit PLAY every time drum machine starts new bar. It becomes fiddly when you have to play the keyboard at the same time.

4. EMS Synthi and EMS 8 Octave Filter Bank #emssynthi #synthiaks #emsvcs3 #ems8ofb

EMS Synthi plus some live piano loops processes by EMS 8 Octave Filter Bank.

5. EMS Synthi AKS jam #emssynthiaks #synthiaks

From 2018. I was using Boss RV-6 reverb stomp box that really went along very well with the AKS.

Attack On! EMS VCS3 EP

video upload by Rhythmicons

1. Nuremberg Wunderzeichen 0:00
2. Attack On 2:57
3. Dalek Drone with Moog 10, Moogerfooger MF-102 Ring Modulator. 4:30
4. Alert 5:38

EMS Synthi A & Prestopatch Battle

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Two separate listings.

Prestopatch Battle via this Reverb listing

"Original EMS Battle Prestopatch.

This thing is very rare and cool as heck."

EMS SYNTHI via via this Reverb listing

"This is a beautiful cream faced EMS Synthi A in fantastic condition. The case hardware shows some age and there is some mild scuffing on the bottom back of the ABS plastic part of the case but nothing that stands out. All mods built and installed by Robin Wood at EMS. Since I have owned it, it’s been kept in a padded case (included, see photos) in my climate controlled studio. The panel, pins, jacks, pots, guts, etc. are as good as new.

Aesthetics: There are labels applied by EMS that indicate the mods/expansions. As mentioned above, the metal case hardware shows some age, I took pictures of everything to be clear on aesthetics.

The mild scuffing on the ABS is not really noticeable to the eye but you can feel it if you run your hand over it.

I have included images of the pages in the manual that explain all of the mods and how they function. This is an amazing Synthi A that is 100% functional and clean with extras that add new dimensions to this classic beast."

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EMS Vocoder 5000 Repair

video upload by Really Nice Audio

"The time has come that bridge rectifiers from the mid 70's can fail short due to age. In this repair I managed to find a blown one and another that was on its way out! This was an RS bridge rectifier dated 1976.

This EMS Vocoder 5000 belongs to Pete Townshend and is housed at The University of West London.
https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/study-fac...

Music from my forthcoming ATMOS album 'Height Supremacy'
https://www.galactichorizon.com

#ems #vocoder #repair #emsvocoder5000 #petetownshend #bridgerectifier #blowsfuses"

SN VOC 8

EMS Synthi A stolen from Synthorama

Some unfortunate news sent my way vis Swissdoc. Apparently someone has stolen an EMS Synthi from the Swiss synth museum Synthorama. You might recall the video walkthrough just posted here yesterday.

The following is via the curator of Synthorama, Martin Hollinger aka Airböurne (creator of the modular synth by the same name), on the Sequencer.de forum (translated via Google):

"Hello everyone

I finally managed to register on the forum. I'm the owner of the Synthorama and, due to a current event, I'd like to give you a brief update on the museum.

The Synthorama has been around for 25 years and serves to introduce synthesizers to a musically interested public. Almost all instruments can be played and tested here.

But you all already know that ;-)

Unfortunately, there are also people who misuse the museum. Since its inception, there have been four thefts, the fourth on August 2, 2025.

The first was about 15 years ago, when someone stole around 10 modules from one of my Moog modular systems while it was unattended and then filled the "holes" with other modules or even front panels. I didn't notice this for a long time because it wasn't that obvious.

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Synth Spotting : Rabbit Trap - Official Trailer | Starring Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen

video upload by Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing

"In theaters September 12.
http://rabbittrapfilm.com/

Seeking new inspiration and a fresh start, married musicians Daphne (Rosy McEwan) and Darcy (Dev Patel) move to the Welsh countryside to finish their new record. While collecting audio samples, Darcy inadvertently creates a field recording of mysterious sound never before heard by human ears. The discovery renews Daphne’s creative energy, but as the echoes of her music bleed into the surrounding landscape, ancient and malevolent woodland forces are disturbed. One day, a stranger arrives on their doorstep. The couple initially embraces the stranger, who helps them navigate and understand their new environment, but Darcy grows suspicious of his obsession. As jealousy and paranoia infect the makeshift family, the line between reality and myth begins to blur.

Starring Dev Patel, Rosy McEwen, Jade Croot
Directed by Bryn Chainey"

This one is in via Soviet Space Child.

Anyone ID the white system that looks like a cross between EMS, Digisound, and Maplin/ETI? I'm guessing DIY.

Some screen grabs:

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EMS -Synthi E 1975 Vintage Modular Synthesiser demonstration

video upload by Richard Scott

"Just renovated by the excellent Constantin at Portabellabz. It recently came into my position after sitting in a cupboard unheard for decades. It is weird cranky, and the controllers are uh, unpredictable but it certainly has some charm. This is just recorded on my phone using the Synthi's internal speaker. It even runs on batteries,though I haven't tried it yet"

How do you feel about modifying vintage synths?

video upload by Soundgas

"How do you feel about modifying vintage synths?

Just got my EMS Synthi AKS back from a thorough overhaul and with a stack of mods added (it’d already had some historic and less than pretty ones installed).

People often ask whether modifying a synth like this affects value. While there’s no denying it can feel sacrilegious when you’re talking about an exceptionally well preserved example, I am 100% for anything that means old gear will get used more.

One of the worst things you can do with old gear is put it on a shelf and not use it. We regularly get contacted by collectors (or people who no longer use their now valuable vintage synths) expecting top prices for their precious instruments which come ‘serviced’ and ‘working perfectly - last time I used it’. A little digging usually reveals this to have been a decade or more ago and the service work is ancient history.

So if modding that classic synth means you’ll play it more and enjoy it, that to me is a no brainer.

I understand that this puts us at odds with many vintage synth collectors, but the majority of our customers - who want to use them (shock horror) for making music - seem to agree.

What do you think? Modify old gear or not?"

EMS VCS3 MKII

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"Every Baby Needs a SYNTHI"

"EMS Synthi VCS-3 mk2 (Cornwall)

KS Keyboard unit not incl.

All tested and serviced all performing and works great. Comes with Eu type psu."

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Synthi VCS-3 "The Putney" with Synthi DK

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EMS Rehberg Synthi Logik *overhauled & calibrated*

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"This is the rare Rehberg version of the legendary EMS Synthi. It has been professionally serviced and calibrated and is in excellent condition."

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EMS Rehberg The Cloney Project - EMS VCS3 Clone

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via this Reverb listing