PPG 1002 Analog-Synthesizer - two minutes of pure analog power.

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"Two minutes of pure analog power.
This short session is all about weight, depth, and character — massive analog sounds shaped by voltage, movement, and a touch of delay to let the textures breathe and unfold.
No presets. No emulation.
Just a living instrument reacting to every small change.
The PPG 1002 is not about perfection — it’s about presence, energy, and that unmistakable feeling when sound becomes physical.
Close your eyes. Turn it up. If you want to learn more about the instrument, its story, and the philosophy behind it, visit:
www.ppgsynth.com"

PPG 1002 January Session

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"PPG 1002 January Session. Limited to 102. Unlimited in character. www.ppgsynth.com"

PPG 1002 Analogsynthesizer Sounddemo

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"This video showcases three independent audio tracks created entirely with the PPG 1002 analog synthesizer.

Two sequenced lines form the harmonic and rhythmic foundation, demonstrating the depth and stability of the dual-oscillator architecture. In addition, a live improvisation generates evolving sonic textures, beginning with pure noise and gradually transitioning into expressive ring modulator sounds.

All sounds were generated by the PPG 1002, revealing the raw, dynamic, and unmistakably analog character of the instrument.

Headphones are recommended. www.ppgsynth.com"

PPG 1002 + Drums

video upload by ms20user

"Nice Analog Synth Sound from the PPG 1002 + some Drums.
#synthesizer #techno #ppg #trance #shortvideo"

PPG 1002 Synthesizer Sound Demo

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"This video demonstrates the signal flow and sound character of the PPG 1002 analog synthesizer.
Starting from a single VCO, additional elements are gradually introduced: filter shaping, a second VCO, modulation, sub oscillator, ring modulation, envelope-controlled pitch, and oscillator sync."

PPG 1002 Goa Seq #synth #synthesizer #techno #house #trance #ppg

video upload by ms20user

"Adding a new PPG 1002 Sequence to a new Track.
High Resonance Sounds !!!"

PPG 1002 RingMod 1

video upload by ms20user

"Playing around with the PPG 1002 RingMod. Reverb and Delay are fading sometimes in and out, so you have the dry sound and the sound with Effect."

First Hands-On with the new PPG 1002

video upload by WPalmWT

"I developed the PPG 1002 about 50 years ago as a Keyboard synth.
Cornel Hecht recreated it now and added some nice features.
This is a short demo."

Sneaky Little PPG

video upload by foleytronics fx repair

"Found it #electronics #synthesizer #repairing #vintage #sneaky"

PPG 1002

Creamware Minimax and Pro 12

via this Reverb listing

Akai MPC60II, Waldorf Wave and PPG 1002 in the background.

"Fantastic opportunity to get two of the best analog emulations in the history of synths!

The 6 voice MINIMAX ASB and the 12 voice Pro-12.

These emulations does not have any latency!"

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PPG 1002 Synthesizer / Berlin-Session

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"Inspired by the pulsating sequences and textures of the Berlin School tradition."

PPG 1002 Synthesizer Live-Jam III

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"A short live jam with the PPG 1002 analog synthesizer, sonically enhanced with the effects of the Strymon Big Sky and the Zen Delay. Have a listen to the sounds created with this combination! 🎶"

PPG 1002 Synthesizer Live-Jam II

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"A short live jam with the PPG 1002 analog synthesizer, sonically enhanced with the effects of the Strymon Big Sky and the Zen Delay. Have a listen to the sounds created with this combination! 🎶"

PPG 1002 Synthesizer Live-Jam

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"A short live jam with the PPG 1002 analog synthesizer, sonically enhanced with the effects of the Strymon Big Sky and the Zen Delay. Have a listen to the sounds created with this combination! 🎶"

Superbooth 2025: PPG 1002 Demo

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"Robbie has a little play with a €10k synth!! The PPG 1002 is a brand new version of Wolfgang Palm's original analogue mono synth, hand-built to order from Wolfgang's original circuit diagrams and schematics."

PPG Synthesizer 1002 @Superbooth25 AMAZONA.de

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Der neue PPG Synthesizer 1002 auf der Superbooth 25 in Berlin. Alle News rund um die Superbooth wie immer auf AMAZONA.de"

New PPG 1002 Pics

Three higher res pics in via Liquid Sky Berlin along with their press release. Be sure to see the original announcement post here for a video and additional details.

"The Legendary PPG 1002 Returns – Limited Reissue Now Available

The Liquid Sky artistcollective and Hamburg based developer Cornel Hecht proudly announce the reissue of the PPG 1002, one of the rarest and most iconic analog synthesizers in electronic music history. Originally developed by Wolfgang Palm in the late 1970s, the PPG 1002 laid the groundwork for legendary instruments like the Wave 2 and Wave 2.2.

Now rebuilt as a handcrafted, strictly limited reissue of only 102 units worldwide, the PPG 1002 is more than a synthesizer: it is a tribute to electronic innovation and a commitment to ecological responsibility. A significant part of the profits will go toward land acquisition for the Liquid Sky reforestation project in southern Portugal.

The PPG 1002 will be demonstrated live at Superbooth Berlin
→ Friday and Saturday at 14:00
→ At the Native Instruments booth"

PPG's Superbooth Teaser Is for a New PPG 1002 Desktop Synthesizer

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"The PPG 1002, one of the rarest and most sought-after synthesizers in music history, is back as a original PPG hardware synthesizer. The PPG 1002 was, alongside the modular synthesizers, one of the last fully analog PPG synthesizer. It laid the foundation for later digital milestones such as the PPG 360, the Wave 2, and the Wave 2.2."

Follow-up to this post.

"Born for a new era"

"THE LEGEND LIVES ON

The PPG 1002, one of the rarest and most sought-after synthesizers in music history, is back as a original PPG hardware synthesizer.

The PPG 1002 was, alongside the modular synthesizers, one of the last fully analog PPG synthesizer. It laid the foundation for later digital milestones such as the PPG 360, the Wave 2, and the Wave 2.2.

The PPG 1002 reissue is now available for preorder and is strictly limited to only 102 units. The PPG 1002 is more than just a synthesizer – it represents a symbiosis of technology and ecological responsibility.

Based on Wolfgang Palm's original handwritten drawings, the PPG 1002 returns as an exclusive reissue – meticulously reconstructed and crafted with the highest precision.

This limited edition preserves the authentic analog circuitry of the original, bringing the legendary PPG sound to a new generation of musicians and collectors.

Unlike the original keyboard version, the reissue appears in the classic console-style housing, staying true to the design of the original 1002.

The PPG 1002 is an exclusive reissue of the legendary analog synthesizer designed by Wolfgang Palm in 1975. The total price is 9,999 Euros excluding shipping costs.

Production begins after your pre-order and a deposit of €4999.

The remaining €5000 is due before delivery."

SPECS

- 2 analog oscillators with transpose switches and mixable waveforms from triangle to saw

- Oscillator 2 also offers square wave and a sub-oscillator

- Oscillator 2 can be synchronized

- Noise generator for audio and modulation

- A ring modulator can be switched on instead of the noise generator

- Routable LFO with pulse and triangle waveforms

- 24dB low-pass filter with resonance

- Voltage-controlled amplifier

- 2 easy edit envelopes

- Switchable modulators for each module, allowing for an almost modular-like routing

- CV and MIDI inputs

- external precision low noise power supply

- Download the manual [pdf captured as images below]

www.ppgsynth.com

You can find previous posts featuring the original PPG 1002 here.

"THE PPG STORY
In 1975, Wolfgang Palm made synthesizer history with the PPG 1002. An early prototype featured retractable patch cables, but in the final production model, these were replaced with rotary switches for more versatile modulation. A key advantage of the 1002 over its competitors was its temperature-compensated VCO circuit, now further refined in this reissue, preserving its iconic sound.

The PPG 1020 (1977) introduced digital oscillators, paving the way for the 360 Wavecomputer in 1979, which marked the beginning of wavetable synthesis. This was followed by milestones such as the PPG Wave 2.3 (1984) with MIDI and the PPG Waveterm B (1985).

After PPG was dissolved in 1987, Wolfgang Palm collaborated with Steinberg and later co-developed the Waldorf Microwave (1989). In the 2000s, he released software synthesizers under his own name, including the PPG Wavegenerator, Wavemapper, Infinite Pro, and Phonem. In 2020, Palm transferred the PPG technologies to Brainworx, which became part of Native Instruments in 2023.

At the same time, Cornel Hecht, part of the PPG team since 2012, reviewed Wolfgang Palm’s original handwritten schematics of the PPG 1002. His mission: to faithfully bring the analog circuitry of 1975 into the present. The first prototype impressed Native Instruments, laying the foundation for this exclusive reissue.
Wolfgang Palm: "What's labeled PPG should also be PPG inside! That was and still is my motto. The new edition of the PPG 1002 is based on the original PPG circuitry."

But this reissue is more than just a synthesizer, it’s a fusion of technology and ecological responsibility. The PPG 1002 is produced CO₂-neutral, and every purchase supports sustainable environmental projects, such as Liquid Sky’s reforestation initiative in Portugal. This way, the future of sound remains not only authentic, but also green."

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PPG "BACK TO THE ROOTS" SUPERBOOTH Teaser

Note the Native Instruments BOOTH H130 on the bottom right.

What's under that sheet?

Is the teaser for a new hardware synth or a new collaborative NI synth? Both?

Note "PPG® is a trademark of the Native Instruments Group, used under license" per PPG's recent announcement for the W2.2x4 eurorack module.

Update: Looks like it will be a new PPG 1002.

PPG 1002 with Flightcase (Pro Serviced)

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

"PPG Synthesizer 1002 for sale serviced an comes with fligtcase Had this for almost 6 years and serviced by Stefan Hubner who has a deep understanding of PPG systems. Some things to observe, one underside key broken but doesn't affect play..these are originals. Jacks for CV, Gate and filter modulation have been added and adjusted to 1V/oct. 'The mains wiring has been re-done according to current safety expectations (not to say standards) including a 'pig tail' cable with an IEC male plug for easier connection. CV and Gate were never standard on the 1002 so the ones having it were all more or less hacks, especially when it comes to oscillator CV. One would expect 1V/octave with 0 volts at a defined note usually. For the 1002 without my modification this means you set the potentiometer on the back that usually came with CV in to track 1V per octave but then had to add an offset of something around 2 volts to reach the lowest C. My approach disconnects the keyboard instead of adding some external voltage somewhere and simulates exactly what the keyboard delivers starting at 0 volts for the lowest C. The connection is being made by a relay actuated by the contacts in the CV jack. By simulating the keyboard, all panel functions remain active on the external CV (glide, tune, modulation) Trigger/Gate is a voltage input (V-Trig) working from 5V up. The filter input only modulates the filter setting and is not intended to make the filter track, for this purpose you should rather use the panel knob that attaches the cutoff control to the keyboard CV.' No second chance listing on this."

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