Floats Like a Mushroom, Stings Like a Hornet

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Coaxing saturated sequences from @C74connect Max 9 + the Pin Electronics Portabella — a modern take on the iconic EMS Synthi A 😍⁠ ⁠

We recently got a used Portabella in the shop and couldn't resist the opportunity to make some noise! But it's not the only rad used synth in our shop ... check out our inventory of THOUSANDS of used, rare, and vintage instruments on our site"

EMS Rehberg Logik

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"EMS Rehberg Logik in mint condition, fully recalibrated, complete with power supply, manuals, and very rare external keyboard."

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VCS3 sequence processed with Synthi Hi-FLi

video upload by Digitana Electronics

"A basic sequence being played on a VCS3 and processed with one of the re-release Synthi Hi-FLi's which has been modded to add hi level audio input and also external cv control of phase shifting. Some delay is also added.

The sequence has to be 'punchy' enough to trigger the attack/decay detector on the Hi-FLi (which a plucked guitar string would normally achieve). I am not using the external cv control of the phase shifting in this demo..just slow sine wave modulation selection. Treble boost has a huge effect on the sound as does sub octave. Fuzz tends to soften things."

Synthi Patch 1-1-26

video upload by Ektoplasmic Interzone

EMS Synthi AKS

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"Beautiful Synthj AKS for sale!
The KS keyboard is faulty so doesn’t trigger anything, but everything else works as intended! Currently triggering via Kenton Pro Solo, which will be included in the sale !"

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2 X EMS Universal Sequencer with 2 X EMS Synthi

video upload by analogia pl

"Universal Sequencer on the right is master and the one on the left is synced to it. Otherwise it’s an equivalent of two Synthi AKS playing side by side. No additional effects used."

EMS Universal Sequencer with Synthi A and TB-303.

video upload by analogia pl



Follow-up to this post.

Michael Fano The Secret Room 1981

video upload by Ektoplasmic Interzone

"Radio Play, Michael Fano, text by Alain Robbe-Grillet, read by Michael Lonsdale"

Click CC for subtitles.

Electronic Music Studios (EMS) London Ltd Synthi

2 X EMS Universal Sequencer with 2 X EMS Synthi #emsuniversalsequencer #emssynthi #emssynthiaks

video upload by analogia pl

"EMS slav squat sessions, part 1.

Universal Sequencer on the right is master and the one on the left is synced to it. Otherwise it’s an equivalent of two Synthi AKS playing side by side."

Benge electronic album Orgoustic Plus 30

video upload by Memetune Studio

"There is a new Benge album out today!



It's 30 years since I released my first album. This is a a kind of follow up

In 1995, I decided to set up a small home studio and record an album, using a combination of acoustic and electronic instruments. The result was my debut solo record Electro-Orgoustic Music, which was also the first release on my label Expanding Records

It was the beginning of a lifelong journey, a sonic adventure in which I explored my musical passions, combining old and new equipment, trying to discover my own unique voice with these fascinating instruments. I have followed my instincts and expanded my toolbox, but kept true to my original vision: to surround myself with inspirational tools and live amongst them, using them daily in my work and play

Here, I present to you an album made 30 years on from that debut recording, using a similar cast of instrumental characters, in fact many of the same ones which appeared on the first album

This album was made on the following equipment (asterisk denotes an appearance on the 1995 album):

Moog Modular 3C*
Arp 2500
Buchla 200
EMS VCS3*
Serge Modular
AKAI S950* / S5000 and AX73
Minimoog*
Yamaha CS40M
Korg Lambda
Baby Grand Piano*
Double Bass*
Clarinet*
Drums, Cymbals, Percussions*
Lexicon 224X and PrimeTime-95
AMS RMX16, Quantec QRS
Neve 88D Mixing Console"

Introducing Polarity Modular by Soniccouture

Polarity | Modular: Sound Design Preset Preview

video upload by Soniccouture

"A tour of a small selection of the 250 presets included with Polarity | Modular. These were created by Ian Boddy, Nigel Mullaney, James Thompson & Dan Powell.

What you hear in the video is the direct output of a single preset, with no additional effects or processing."

https://www.soniccouture.com/en/produ..."

Polarity | Modular: Product Tour

video upload by Soniccouture

"Polarity | Modular is a dual-layer granular engine loaded with 250 custom waveforms crafted by Ian Boddy, utilising his extensive collection of modular gear - including a Roland System 100M, Serge Modular, Buchla Sound Easel and much, much more.

Featuring a sound design library of 250 presets, NKS2 compatibility and the ability to load your own samples, Polarity | Modular redefines the sound of analogue synthesis."

Jean Michel Jarre 1981 Studio Footage and Magnetic Fields Part 4 Performed In The Studio

video upload by Willy Billiams

https://www.jeanmicheljarre.com/

Some Fairlight, EMS, and Oberheim OB-X synth spotting. Moog Rogue, Solina, and Korg PE-2000 K-5 Poly Ensemble S come in later. Note what looks like a modular system at 5:37. Anyone ID it?

1974 EMS SYNTHI 100 Up For Sale

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"Up for sale is an original 1974 EMS Synthi 100 Synthesizer. I am the second owner of this amazing instrument. It is in incredible condition for an item of its age and size. Very few of these were produced in the early 1970s and most of them were sold to institutions, private studios and musicians - these almost never turn up for sale on the open market.

This particular Synthi 100 was one of the last produced by EMS (London) and has all of the standard factory updates including newer scope, sequencer memory display and patchable multimeter. below is a list of what is included with the auction:

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Brian Hodgson's Special Wobbulator

video upload by Ektoplasmic Interzone

EMS Documentary Clips & Interviews

video uploads by Ektoplasmic Interzone

Update: video 8. w/ Liz Parker added.

Playlist:

1. Zinovieff featured on "Tomorrows World" (1968) - Clip from BBC Program
2. Zinovieff from BBC's "New Horizons" (1971)
3. Rise and Fall of EMS London - Zinovieff interview
4. EMS Studio London - Peter describes the challenges of the electronic studio
5. Peter and Robin at EMS Oxfordshire Studio
6. Malcolm Clarke demonstrates Synthi 100
7. VCS3 Waves and Harmonics
8. Liz Parker demonstrates Synthi 100 Radiophonic

And a massive playlist from Ektoplasmic Interzone featuring additional videos:

Electronic Music Studios (EMS) London Ltd Synthi


You can use the player controls to skip around. Click the drop down on the trop right of the player to scroll through titles.

EMS Synthi Sequencer 256

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You can find a video of the nixi tube display previously posted here. One was also featured in the film "The Shout".

"Exceptionally rare EMS Synthi Sequencer 256 - AKA "The Synthi Moog Sequencer"

Here we have one of the rarest items produced by EMS, it was incredibly expensive while in production, think of it as 3 layers of CV recording - you can record and play back CVs from external envelope generators, Pitch to CV converters, random voltage generators (etc.) or its own built in keyboard.

If you are interested in history, this particular Synthi Sequencer is serial #001 making it possibly the first production digital sequencer assembled and sold by EMS. I updated this unit to later spec while under restoration, original cables and components are included with this sale along with a manual and service documents I purchased from EMS in Cornwall.

Please note: The DK1 keyboard in the photo is shown for scale and is not included with this sequencer, however it is available in another listing.

Condition:

This synthi has recently been restored and calibrated. It is very clean but exhibits signs of its age such as wood chips and scratches. Contact me for more details on the condition and restoration."

Torso Live Session #2: Mike Sheridan

video upload by torso electronics

"Torso Electronics presents the second live session recorded at our office space in Copenhagen.

This episode features Mike Sheridan, unfolding a 14-minute meditative dronescape of slow, evolving resonance. Subtle layers of frequency drift and intertwine, forming a weightless sonic field that invites for deep attentive listening. Performed on the Pin Portabella MK IIIe, the Z.Vex Instant Lo-Fi Junky Vexter, the Boss GE-10, and the S4 Sculpting Sampler.

About Mike Sheridan
Mike Sheridan has been a part of the Copenhagen electronic music scene since the mid 00’s. He entered the scene, barely in his teens, with his landmark debut album I Syv Sind (In Two Minds, 2008). Sheridan traced an ambient and dreamy approach, and with limited tools at hand, he constructed a teenage masterwork that few could have predicted. Among the first in his generation, Mike Sheridan launched his career to high acclaim, effectively crossing over to mainstream audiences.

See more at
www.mikesheridan.info
www.torsoelectronics.com
www.instagram.com/torsoelectronics

Video by Spektrals"

Torso Live Sessions

Analogue Systems (Part 1): About EMS

video upload by Stromkult

"This is the first part in a series of videos featuring the UK modular stalwarts Analogue Systems originally published in 2015. It was filmed during a visit of Andreas Schneider to Cornwall, where Analogue System's Bob Williams and Steve Gay reside and have built AS modules since the 1990s. After recently stumbling upon these videos again, we talked to Andreas and thought it would be nice to republish them and make them available on YouTube for the first time ever.

While Bob has since retired, Steve continues to craft modules with the same exceptional audio quality in South Cornwall. The video goes into the direct historical connection between Analogue Systems and EMS (of Synthi fame). Steve - who once worked for EMS and received exclusive license from EMS' Robin Wood to reproduce some of the VCS3 circuits - explains how this heritage has shaped the character of Analogue Systems and resulted in modules like the RS-510e Trapezoid Generator."

Maciek Polak "Remaining exercises For Synthi AKS Solo" - Master 31

video upload by analogia pl

"In 2016 and 2017, while working on the debut album for my band Pin Park, I recorded a few hundred tracks. Around 200 survived the first cut, and that number was eventually trimmed down to 50. These recordings were literally rescued by Marcin Bociński from legatomastering.pl after I had forgotten about them for quite some time.

The setup I used was extremely limited: an EMS Synthi AKS (occasionally a VCS3), an EMS Vocoder 100, and three Boss pedals (looper, reverb, and distortion). Everything was recorded onto a low-quality Zoom device running through a substandard mixer. Each track was captured in a single take with no overdubs, which meant there was no real possibility for mixing. Marcin’s mastering work was nothing short of amazing, bringing these raw recordings to life.

In 2018, Apekwolf Records released 14 of these tracks. The remaining 36 were never made available—until now. Enjoy!"

EMS Synthi AKS

video upload by Soundgas

"EMS Synthi AKS - been asked to demo it for a potential buyer and realise it’s been a while since I spent any meaningful time with one🫣.

So maybe less a demonstration, more a case of finding your way through an AKS.

Really doesn’t matter as sometimes it’s more fun with an element of mystery - to paraphrase Quincy Jones: leaving space for God to stumble into the sequence?🤓"

Florian Schneider's Kling Klang Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder In Original Case Sells for $256,000

Here are the top four selling items from the recent THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION (synth pics captured here).

Kling Klang Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder In Original Case - $256,000

Stage Played EMS Synthi A Suitcase Synthesizer - $115,200

Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder - $76,800

Robovox and Votrax Silver Rack Case with Votrax Phoneme Keyboard - $76,800

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And for those curious, the Traditional Lederhosen went for $2,560.

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