Formanta Polivoks - Soviet Analog Synthesizer Ambient (SASA)

video upload by LFOstore

"Soviet Analog Synthesizer Ambient (SASA) space launched!

Thanks to our great master Alex Taber for advices,
Repair, midi mods and tuning for this lovely old USSR machines.

Maybe it's a first time in history when these rare machines are collected, restored and played and filmed in one authentic video.

By Nick Klimenko

We want to show that Soviet analog instruments
Are not odd or noisy unfinished boxes, but perfect and beautiful instruments with its own spirit and history.

This cosmic ambient soundtrack played and recorded with:

Formanta Polivoks (main drone)
Electronica EM-25 (strings)
Murom Aelita (big cs-like lead)
Electronica EM-04 (second strings)
Ritm-2 (glorious lead)
Maestro (Prophet-like brass)
Alisa (sine lead)

Recorded with Zoom LiveTrack L6 - a perfect portable mixer.

FX by Zoom H9 Max"

VG LINE RITM-2 Black – PWM & Filter Wobbles

video upload by VG-Line

"In this demo, the RITM-2 Black shows its character with pulse-width modulation driven by the LFO, while the filter adds those cool low wobbles.
A modern VG LINE take on a Soviet classic – raw, alive, and expressive.

🎥 Demo by VG LINE
🔊 Headphones recommended

#vgline #ritm2 #sovietsynth #synthdemo #analogsynth #somalaboratory synthmodulation #pwmsynth #lfo #electronicmusic #wobble #basssynth"

RITM-2 Synthesizer (1982) - 1 OSC Clone Moog Prodigy

video upload by LFOstore

"According to information that is actively circulating and being replicated on the Internet, the RITM-2 synthesizer was created in 1982 by Viktor Anatolyevich Nikulin, an engineer at the Kirov Musical Instruments Factory, at the request of a musician friend.

The device was well-received by the company's management, and in 1984, it was put into mass production, which continued for 10 years. During this time, the instrument's design underwent three further improvements. It was the only Soviet synthesizer where all components and controls were housed on a single printed circuit board.

Functionally, it consists of one tone generator, a noise generator, a sound signal mixer (triangle, saw, rectangle, noise), a low-pass filter, two full-format envelope generators (attack, decay, sustain, aftertouch), and a low-frequency modulation generator. It is a portable keyboard instrument weighing approximately 9 kg, housed in a plywood case with a lid.

The front panel had two versions: black and white. The main feature of the instrument, which determined its character, long life, and fame in the professional environment, was its unique and harsh sound.

The production capabilities of the enterprise were quite modest, and only about three thousand instruments were produced over the course of 10 years. RITM-2 was produced exclusively on orders from the administrations of houses and palaces of culture, as well as from leading communist enterprises that had their own musical groups.

During the Soviet period, it was impossible to purchase a rare instrument on the open market, and the RITM-2 was not widely known among musicians who were not affiliated with amateur groups. It was not until after 1993, when the Soviet government's support for amateur music, along with the cultural palaces and the Soviet government itself, ceased to exist, that the RITM-2 synthesizer began to find its way into the hands of professional musicians both in Russia and abroad.

The electronic musical synthesizer Rhythm-2 is a single-voice
keyboard instrument designed for solo, ensemble, orchestral performance of musical works of various genres, as well as for educational purposes and obtaining new sound effects. It can be used both in pop orchestras and at home in conjunction with an amplifier-acoustic device having an input sensitivity of no worse than 0.775. It is possible to use a low-frequency amplifier of a radio receiver, TV, tape recorder. The sound quality of the synthesizer will depend on the quality of the amplifier-acoustic device used.
On the Rhythm-2 synthesizer, it is possible to imitate the sound of classical musical instruments (keyboard, string, reed, percussion) with a certain degree of authenticity and create original sound effects (wind noise, the sound of a passing train, the sound of a sea wave, a shot and the whistle of a bullet).

The synthesizer can be used to play melodies with randomly changing pitch or timbre."

E.M.I Ritm-2 working back again! (a demo)

video upload by Valmont

"I was tired of having to pay absurd prices for servicing so I did it myself x)
Turns out the power supply was dead for a third time."

Mercuriales III on 1984' Ритм-2

video upload by Valmont

"blessed pulse width"

Desk Jam No. 1

video upload by Slightly Nasty

"Live jam with the RITM-2, Slightly Nasty Modular, tape loop, Korg Monotribe & Monotron, Roland MKS-7, and Akai S3000XL.

Didn't really know where to go with this one, so there's plenty of desperate noodling on the RITM-2 to in an attempt to buy time."

VG-Line RITM-2 Analog Monosynth SN R2RU0037

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electricmusicfox · Demo VG-Line RITM-2

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"The Ritm-2 synthesizer made by VG-Line is a direct recreation of the ’80s Soviet one-osc monophonic analogue synthesizer, РИТМ-2 also known as Ritm Dva or Rhythm-2, in a form of small-sized desktop module, which can be controlled via MIDI or CV/Gate."

You can find additional details and video demos in previous posts here.

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Vintage Drum Machine Demos & Book - RHYTHM MACHINES The Rise and Fall of the Presets

video upload by Momtnz

"RHYTHM MACHINES - The Rise And Fall Of the Presets - by Alex Graham

Rhythm machines – the precursor to what we in the modern age refer to as a drum machine. This book documents the emergence of the preset pattern electronic rhythm instruments that (for a time) were used as a viable alternative to the drummer. Contained within are the Rhythmates, Rhythm Aces, Rhythm Boxes, Rhythmers, Rhythm Kings, Rhythm Masters, Donca Matics, Mini Pops and many more. Nearly three hundred rhythm instruments are documented here, with over two hundred pictures and information provided on their country of origin, instrument sounds, patterns and features. The book is a ‘must have’ for collectors, vintage instrument enthusiasts and recording artists.

For information on purchasing this unique book, follow the links here:

https://www.amazon.com/Rhythm-Machine...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rhythm-Machi..."
video uploads by Momtnz

This is one massive playlist of 68 videos. You can use the player controls to skip around.
The Godwin DM32 gets my vote for best looking rhythm machine.

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Soviet RITM-2 Synth and Loop Pedal

video upload by Slightly Nasty

"Noticed there weren't many videos of the Soviet/Russian RITM-2 monosynth on Youtube, so here's a little improv that I originally recorded for Insta.

This one I've modded with a suboctave circuit using Soviet-era germanium transistors, which definitely extends the versatility of what is otherwise a fairly limited single-oscillator Moog clone with... 'interesting' build quality.

Reverb is a custom LV2 plugin I've been playing around with with for a little while."

Звучит РИТМ-2 | USSR Synthesizer Ritm-2

video upload by KROVЬMAШИN

RITM-2 With MIDI Soviet Analog Synthesizer Moog Rogue Clone USSR

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"Vintage analog synthesizer with MIDI.

Synth specs: LFO, VCO, Mixer, Noise, Filter, Contour Generator, VCF, VCA, Pitch."

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RITM-2 RARE COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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"Elektronika EM-26 portable vocoder is intended for synthesis the voice or external signals, has internal strings ton-generator, analyzer-synthesizer, modulations and vocoder effects. Control panel include 4 sections: VIBRATO, VOCODER, STRINGS and LEVEL, also it has a panel real time transpose and other controls.

VIBRATO section has sliders - accent, depth and rate VOCODER - chorus knobs (on, mode), mic/vocoder level STRINGS - on/off, level, violin/cello, sustain LEVEL - mic, line A, line C Keyboard PANEL: main level, pitch, interval, octave, pitch bend

CONNECTION (1/4 jack): mic in, line A,C, phones, output, pedal, power."

SN 1640

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RITM-2 Vintage Soviet Mono Synthesizer w/ MIDI

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"Vintage mono analog Russian synthesizer in great condition, all functions work with the exception of the lower E flat key having intermittent issues with sticking and likely can be remedied by service on the key action. In addition, all of the controls work but the switches are tight to move and could be adjusted / loosened. In addition, MIDI has been installed on the synthesizer with the details below. To note, power is 220V but can easily be used at 110v with a simple step up / down converter. Thanks!

MIDI INTERFACE INSTALLED: - Adds MIDI IN connector - MIDI LEARN button for fast and easy active midi channel selection - NOTE SCALE CHANGE switch (in MIDI mode for arpeggios)"

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La Scoumoune - cover on AX80, CS20M, Ritm-2, Bit One, K3, EK44, Emax

video by Valmont

"A fantastic soundtrack written by François de Roubaix in 1972

Yamaha CS20-M: Lead 1
EMI Ritm-2: Bass
Kawai K3: Voices
Akai AX-80: Rythmic chords and Lead 2
E-Mu Emax II: Main chords
Crumar Bit One: Chords 2
Elka EK-44: Countermelody

Drums: Boss DR-55, Roland CR-78, Korg Rhythm 55, Korg Minipops 7, NI Abbey Road 60s Drummer

FX: Dangerous Bax EQ, U-He Presswerk, ACME Opticom XLA-3, SSL Native Drumstrip, A.O.M Invisible Limiter, IK TR5 EQual, Softube Saturation Knob, Eventide 2016 Room, SynthScience Autopan Modulator, Arturia Tape-201, XLN RC-20, Izotope Mastering Essentials, Nomad Factory 80's Spaces, Waves CLA Bass, D-16 Syntorus, Alex Hilton Stereo Control A1, Valhalla VintageVerb, Waves J37, Eventide Blackhole, IK MixBox, Xfer LFO Tool, Lindell 50 Buss

Fun fact: this is my dad's ringtone :D"

EMI Ritm-2: the most badass, single VCO synth ever made

video by Valmont

"Yall be hyped for SH101, Teisco 60f, Micromoog... Taste the Ritm-2, you won't come back ;)

0:00​ - I hope you have good subwoofers
0:56​ - VCF harmonies
1:22​ - LFO frogs
1:37​ - Analog mess
2:11​ - VCF Auto-oscillation
2:19​ - Arp bass
2:37​ - Big oOf bass"

E.M.I Ritm-2, analog soviet pizzazz

video by Valmont

"Facts I translated from an obscure russian forum:
- Development started in 1983
- Were made by hand from 1985 to 1992 in the Soviet Union
- 6767 units were built, estimated about 200 to 500 still working tho.
- The factory employed 15 workers: not enough people for a quality build. PCBs were cut and drilled by piles together by hand, the keyboard in an unspeakable handiwork thing...
- SN number starts at 2248 and ends at 9015, so mine is number 91!
- Black models are from the 80's, yellow/white plate ones are usually from the 90s
- Moog-type Ladder Filter (Micromoog or Prodigy?), Moog-inspired envelopes as well

Was just serviced"

Rare AVP Synth PolyRhythm

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You can find demos of one in previous posts here.

"AVP PolyRhythm dual analog filter + phaser. These are extremely rare as only 20 were ever made. It has two VCFs: Polivoks filter and Ritm-2 filter. It uses authentic Soviet components and circuity in accordance with well-known Soviet synthesizers, produced in USSR back in the 80's and 90's. The Polyvoks has low-pass and band-pass with one input and two outputs (one for each filter) and the Ritm-2 has low-pass with one input and one output. It has an internal LFO and CV inputs for both sides.

One pot was replaced by a certified synthesizer repair store after I accidentally broke it trying to pull off a KickDisk. The replacement pot is the same value and taper as the original.

Power supply included! (For areas of the world with 120V mains)


Specs:
Method of signal processing: analog;
Voltage Controlled Filters (VCF): two types — POLY (Polivoks filter) and RHYTHM (Ritm-2 filter);
The low frequency oscillator (LFO): one — triangle;
Audio inputs: two — mono jack socket for 6.3mm;
Audio outputs: three — mono jack socket for 6.3mm;
CV inputs: two — mono jack socket for 6.3mm — 0V to +10V for Poly and -10V to +10V for Ritm-2;
Controls: 8 knobs, 5 switches;
Power requirement: 12V AC @ 400 mA;
Hard plastic black case;
Weight: 1kg;
Dimensions: L13,5 x W18,5 x H5,5 (cm);"

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RITM-2 soviet analog synthesizer

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"Vintage analog synthesizer, a clone of the Moog synthesizer, copied and making by the former USSR engineers. Synth specs: LFO, VCO, Mixer, Noise, Filter, Contour Generator, VCF, VCA, Pitch."

You can find demos of the RITM-2 in previous posts here.

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Ritm-2 Soviet Synthesizer

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Video posted here.

"Ritm-2 is a legendary Soviet synthesizer.A rare Golden hue. All tuned to specification, it was checked and serviced before sales in the best Moscow workshop. OUT sockets replaced to standard Jack (TRS) socket. The lot includes a synthesizer and power cable. Watch my home video.

From the manufacturer's description:

This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.

Specifications: Keyboard's volume, octave2,5Total audible range, octave5,5 from 'F' contra-octave to 'C' fourth octaveThe error of pitch in module, %0,2generator drift over 4 hours of continuous work in module, max1,0Frequency change of the main generator, tone+/- 1,0output amplitude, min, V0,775Volume range control, dB60Mains voltage, V, frequency 50 Hz220 within +/- 10%Power consumption, max, W10Dimensions, mm600е400е200Weight, kg9"

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Dark Soviet Beat (EMI RITM-2, RMIF Elsita)

Valmont / Mooggy

With 80's soviet stuff
1984 E.M.I RITM-2 - Bass
1989 R.M.I.F Elsita - Analog percussions

Sequenced on Roland R8
Some samples from Молчат Дома

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Ritm-2 midi Soviet Analog Synthesizer / Ритм-2 синтезатор HQ SOUND

Kee Reel

You can find a Solaris (Estradin 314) demo by Kee Reel here. See the Soviet label below for additional posts featuring Soviet synths.