Portabella Madness

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"the PIN Electronics Portabella is such a mad beast
‪@pinelectronics7982‬

to listen more music by me please visit
https://verstaerker.bandcamp.com
https://verstaerkerahead.bandcamp.com"

EMS Rehberg Logik Analog Synthesizer & Keyboard (Made in Germany)

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Pics of the inside and the user manual below. "This edition is rare, and cannot be found anywhere as a set. Made by EMS London, and works differently than the Synthi A, although it appears to be the same. Here is a breakdown of what you get below:

In addition to the power supply, new patch cables as well as the original patch cables (standard mini jack), the lid of the "suitcase synthesis" and the original manual (or textbook) are included.

The modules of the EMS Synthis work perfectly, the overall sound and especially the filter sound very high-quality.

VCO – Voltage Controlled Oscillator • with the vibration forms sine, sawtooth, triangle and rectangle with external control voltage input for pulse width modulation • VCF – Voltage Controlled Filter • Multimode filter with 12 dB slope, low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and phaser • LFO – Low Frequency Oscillator • with the vibration forms sine and rectangle • SRG – Slow Ramp Generator •

with
the vibration form sawtooth • NG
– Noise Generator •
the noise generator offers white
noise • EG –
Envelope Generator (Envelope
Shaper)
• A-D-S-R • RM
– Ring Modulator • INV – Inverter • SL – Slew Limiter (Portamento) • EF – Envelope
Follower • External Audio
Input • Output/Mix
• Control Inputs"

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EMS VCS 3 The Putney SN 3211

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"This is a rare chance to secure an original VCS3 in excellent condition. This is one of the most iconic and revered synths of all time.

The VCS3 (nicknamed the Putney) is an analog monosynth housed in a distinctive angled wooden case, a truly classic synth. EMS (Electronic Music Studios) was created in England back in 1969. The VCS3 was one of their first synths and it is still a great, unique, funky little unit! Pictured above is the Mark I model. Pictured is another unit with the small wood-cased DK2 voltage-control keyboard required to play the VCS3.

It has three oscillators, and a unique matrix-based patch system. Instead of patch wires, the VCS3 uses a patchbay grid in which the synth components are laid out, and signal routing is accomplished by placing small pins into the appropriate slots. The VCS3 was, in actuality, a modular type synthesizer reduced down to an extremely portable size.

We are often asked whether mods adversely affects the value of a VCS3. Some collector types may view it as sacrilege, but most who buy a VCS-3 to use often value mods highly – many of our customers ask for more, rather than less, modifications. So, in short, in our view the answer is mods often add value/appeal rather than detract. These wonderful synths should be used rather than placed in glass cases. You won't see another VCS3 with as many perfectly integrated mods as this one has."

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EMS Synthi AKS - Beautiful example just serviced by EMS

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"This is an excellent original example of the highly sought-after EMS Synthi AKS. Our client has owned the instrument for over 40 years and used it primarily for home recording until approximately 1995, after which it was stored.

Following inspection, the Synthi AKS was sent to EMS for a full service, with repairs carried out where required. This recent factory-authorised servicing by EMS significantly reduces the uncertainty often associated with vintage Synthi ownership.

Serial number: 45138KS

Cosmetic Appraisal:

The instrument remains in excellent original, unmodified condition. The control surface shows only light age-related wear consistent with a Synthi AKS of this vintage. The Spartanite case presents well, with some marks from use, and the nickel catches and hinges show an expected aged patina while operating correctly. No keys are supplied for the case locks.

This EMS Synthi AKS arrived with a heavily worn set of original matrix pins. To address this, a complete new set has been purchased directly from EMS and is included in the sale.

The service by EMS covered all the critical items, including replacement of ageing power-regulation capacitors, deep cleaning, and calibration. In addition, the following work was carried out by EMS at our request:

1. VCO stabilisation modification implemented

2. All three VCO potentiometers replaced

3. Joystick potentiometer replaced

4. Full set of twenty-one new matrix pins supplied



Details of the repairs carried out by EMS are itemised in the service invoice, a copy of which will be supplied to the new owner. As the manufacturer has carried out the servicing and repairs, we are satisfied that the instrument is operating correctly and it is therefore sold with our 90-day warranty.

This Synthi AKS operates on either 240V or 110V mains supplies via the built-in voltage selector."

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The Summer Constellations for Gong, VCS3 and ARP 2600

video upload by R. Reger

"The core of this piece is how the gong interacts with feedback from the VCS3 that I generate by overdriving the synth’s reverb module. If you’re a synth fan, the synth action in the first part of the piece is minimal but gets more involved in the second half."

EMS Synthi 100 #synth #musicproducer #sounddesign

video upload by datachild

Also see: Rare EMS Synthi 100 from 1971.

Tubbutec MC-2oh2 playing MC-202 voice and EMS Synthi

video upload by analogia pl

"Tubbutec upgraded MC-2oh2 is master of ceremony here. It plays the 202 voice on channel one and Synthi on channel 2 (via Portabellabz CV/gate card). I must say that - quite unexpectedly - this small powerhouse by @tubbutec has turned into a hub of my present live rig. It’s that versatile and fun to play."

Akai MPC60 - A Sampling Masterpiece

video upload by Alex Ball and Tubedigga

"A look at the classic Akai MPC60, its origins and legacy."

0:00 History of the MPC60
3:46 Intended use of the MPC60
8:18 Demo: The MPC Song
8:55 What people actually did with the MPC60
10:27 Sampling
12:15 Demo: Passable Hip-Hop
13:13 Groove, Feel and Swing
14:49 After the MPC60
15:29 Discussion with TUBEDIGGA
22:04 Patron Outro Jam

Huge thanks to TUBEDIGGA and my Patrons
/ @tubedigga
/ alexballmusic

Rare EMS Synthi 100 from 1971

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FSOL/DIGITANA SX1 demo 2

video upload by Digitana Electronics

"This one demos most features and some unusual synch options between osc1/2. Simple sequence..just working through different modulations etc. All sounds SX1 only."

EMS The Synthi Educational Handbook

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EMS Synthi Users Manual

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Clone Synthi VCS3 et The 3FX

video upload by Laurent Baloran

"The The 3FX découvre mon clone Synthi VCS3 avec sa drôle de matrice augmentée de plusieurs lignes la midification."

"The 3FX checks out my Synthi VCS3 clone, featuring its quirky matrix—augmented with several additional rows—and MIDI capabilities"

Recreating Pink Flyod's Iconic EMS Synthi AKS Sound | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"In 1973, Pink Floyd released 'The Dark Side of the Moon', one of the most influential albums of all time. The track 'On the Run' is famous for its use of the Synthi AKS, a classic London-made analog synthesizer by EMS (Electronic Music Studios).

Today I’d like to show you how to recreate the iconic sequence of that track on an EMS Synthi A, then show how to program it on a Moog Mother-32, and finally how to patch it in a Eurorack system."

SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS SYNTHE A PLUS/SYNTHI A

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"Some Ring modulator madness"

Erica Synths Syntrx II Review and Demo // Not just for Bleeps, Fizzes and Ambient Soundscapes

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Erica Synths Syntrx II is one of the most talked-about synthesizers of recent years — but three years on from its release, is it still worth your money? In this in-depth review and demo, I finally get hands-on with this modern spiritual successor to the legendary EMS VCS3 and EMS Synthi, and I want to bust two big myths: it's NOT as complicated as it looks, and it's NOT just a crazy sci-fi sound effects machine.
🎹 What's covered in this video:

-Syntrx II vs the original EMS VCS3 / EMS Synthi — key similarities and differences
-Syntrx II vs Syntrx I — what changed and why
-The 16x16 digital pin matrix explained simply
-Using the Syntrx II as a standard 3-oscillator monosynth
-The trapezoid (looping) envelope in practice
-All-analog signal path walkthrough
-Onboard 3-channel sequencer, DSP reverb and delay, envelope follower
FM, self-oscillation, noise modulation, and filter techniques
-Sample & hold circuit — how to set it up
-The joystick as an LFO / recording modulation source
-MIDI setup tips (offset fix, CC assignments for X and Y axes)
-Patch saving — what it DOES and DOESN'T save, and why it matters
-Honest pros and cons

🎵 Extended drone demo — 5 minutes of the Syntrx II running a single live patch with the trapezoid looping envelope, FM, noise, filter modulation via joystick, and DSP effects. The full version was over 10 minutes — it really is that good.

💷 Price context: Original EMS Synthis now sell for £24,000+. The Syntrx II comes in under £2,000. If you've ever wanted that Synthi sound without selling a kidney, this might be your answer."

Soundfreak SVS rows

video upload by Todd Barton

"A quick look/listen to the various row outputs from the Soundfreak Sequential Voltage Source: A, B, C, D, A+B+C+D, A+B, C+D.
More at https://www.soundfreak.io/
My Patreon: / synthtodd"

SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS SYNTHE A PLUS

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"Some fun using SYNTHE A plus sub oscillators as LFO’s"

SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS SYNTHE A PLUS

video upload by SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS

"Here's a demo of the new SYNTHE A PLUS using it's sample and hold with the trapezoid as it's source."

Ritual #3 for VCS3, Arp 2600, Voyager, Mellotron and Gongs.

video upload by R. Reger