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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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."

Synthi Filter Exploration | Analogue Systems RS500N + Nano ONA Patch Talk

video upload by VoxModula Archives

"In this patch talk, I explore the character of the Analogue Systems RS500N Synthi Filter, paired with the Nano Modules ONA VCO.

The video is fully spoken and recorded live: I build the patch step by step, adjusting resonance, input drive, and modulation to show how the Synthi-style filter reacts with different signals and CV sources.

🎛️ Modules used:
• Analogue Systems RS500N Synthi Filter
• Nano Modules ONA (analog VCO)

This session focuses on sound shaping, resonance behaviour, and the unique response of the EMS-style filter inside a Eurorack context."

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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EMS Synthi AKS (Vintage) with Original Blue Sequencer

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EMS Synthi 100

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"This is my EMS 100, serial number 007, clearly licensed to thrill. Arguably, one of the most iconic if not the most iconic modular synth ever built. This is the unit formerly owned by TC media composer Bruno Spoeri. It came to me in a very good state and I enjoyed it for a long time.
I have owned several VCS3s and AKS over the years as well and I would describe the EMS 100 as sounding substantially more organic. It can of course do all the weird and wonderful stuff an EMS synth is known for and take this to extremes. But it also excels at playing it melodically (yes it can do that) which is much helped by the dual manual keyboard which is velocity sensitive (!) and very expressive.

I want the buyer of this wonderful item to be as happy with it as I was. The EMS is therefore currently being refurbished by a world leading specialist with huge experience in servicing and building modular synths and commercial studios all over the world. State of refurbishment The EMS has undergone a complete overhaul. The refurbishment also includes the woodwork and the dual keyboard.

As reported by my tech, the sound generation and the keyboards are fully functional. We haven't managed to fix the sequencer in time for the auction. We also need to fix one of the two spring reverbs. If these two issues haven't been fixed before the auction end I will contribute 5k Euro to the repair as a lump sum reduction of the purchase price. It will be in the buyer's discretion to decide on the further course of action.

Shipping: The EMS 100 main unit is a substantial item. It is currently sitting at my tech's premises. It can be delivered by him with a lorry to most parts of central Europe (within reason). This is to be arranged between the buyer and my tech and will have to be compensated on terms agreed between the buyer and my tech. My tech will also be happy to help setting it up after the journey.

If overseas shipping is required, the EMS main unit can be divided into two parts, the lower pedestal and the console (i.e. the synth itself) which is sitting on the pedestal. Along with the dual manual keyboard this will result in three parts for the shipping. It is no problem to build a crate. This will be have to be arranged by the buyer with my tech.

Important: All shipping arrangements must be made by the buyer with my tech. The ownership of the EMS will pass to the buyer upon receipt of the auction price while the EMS is still sitting at my tech's place. It will be shipped directly from him at the buyers instruction, arrangements and risk. My tech is of course happy to assist with shipping and he has experience with shipping. He has shipped large format consoles over the Atlantic, so he knows what he is doing. As always, the buyer is of course responsible for all import duties and taxes as normal. (Within the EU that is zero!)

Bidding: I kindly ask bidders to only bid with serious intent. Please do not bid if you cannot follow up on your bid. Please keep in mind that the bid constitutes a binding contract and not following up can cause substantial damage to me and/or other bidders. I trust that you understand.

VEMIA note: on reflection, given the pretty remarkable condition of most of the Synthi, we think 'very good' is a more accurate cosmetic score. Please look at the photos to decide for yourself."

Listed for 159950 EUR / 139304 GBP

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The Florian Schneider Collection to Be Auctioned at JULIEN*S November 19

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"THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION

Auction to be held at Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville, on November 19

An incredible collection of more than 450 artifacts from the life and career of Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneer electronic band Kraftwerk."

Pics and videos featuring some of the gear below, and his Lederhosen for good measure (thanks greg!).

Update: the post has been fully updated with all the synth related gear. This may just well be the longest post to be featured on the site. I wanted to capture all the pics for all of the details including notes, scuffs, and of course serial numbers. It's an interesting look into what he used, the condition he keped his gear, in some cases, how he actually used his gear. Note the phonetics on the keys of the Casio CZ-101 and DX-100. Note the Midi Switch Box with a built-in speaker? What's that about? Note the camouflage key strap on the Korg RK-100 Remote Keyboard. Did he pick it out himself or did the keytar just come with it? Note the repeat midi controllers and the MIDI saxaphones. Wind was his primary instrument. You'll find a ton of the acoustic gear he used in the other listings. This is a fascinating insight into both what and how he used his gear.

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Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder

Starting Bid $5,000

Estimate $20,000 - $40,000 USD

A late 1970s Sennheiser VSM 201 Vocoder with no serial number from the personal studio and collection of Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk (see images). While it’s said that only a few dozen of these Vocoders were produced, a few examples made it into the hands of forward-thinking musical artists including Herbie Hancock, Daft Punk, and of course, Kraftwerk, who used a VSM-201 like this on their albums Man Machine (1978) and Computerworld (1981). The VSM-201 has an intelligible sound that has not yet been bested by modern gear. Includes power cable. This VSM-201 has been removed from its wooden enclosure (which bears the serial number plate) and modified with a metal rack mount casing, presumably for live use. Requires 240v, IEC power cable not included.

Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 9 inches

Category: Kraftwerk, Equipment

Provenance: PROVENANCE From the Estate of Florian Schneider

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EMS Synthi AKS

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"Finally selling this old classic. Had the reverb tank and some other repairs done by Robin Wood of EMS a few years back. I will provide receipt of work.

Everything works great. Comes with the cables and full set of pins. Cosmetically it’s in very good condition."

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EMS Synthi Hi-Fli - The Coolest Guitar Pedal Ever?

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"EMS Synthi Hi-Fli with Dan:" The Rarest Guitar Effect Ever: EMS Synthi Hi-Fli

EMS Synthi AKS

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"Serial Number 45595.KS has just returned from a full service/overhaul and calibration by our favourite EMS specialist and sounding great.

It's had a full overhaul and been thoroughly tested for reliable operation. A rare chance to buy an excellent fully serviced and functioning example of this iconic synth. See photo of service invoice for more detail on work completed. Comes complete with brand new mains and umbilical cables.

This synth has lived a life - from the outside it appears to be quite scruffy, but open up the Spartanite case and internally it's surprisingly clean. It was originally owned by Hackney Downs School and was security marked to deter light-fingered pupils (why did my school not have a Synthi?).

The face and outer case have the school name engraved/branded: the former to the left of the meter, the latter near the handle. Externally the case is quite rough with marks/scuffs to the black plastic and rust to the chromed catches and handle, but it still has the original name plate and is complete. Internally, aside from the engraving, it's very clean."

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Maciek Polak "Remaining exercises For Synthi AKS Solo"

video uploads 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!"

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"

EMS Synthi vs. RSF Kobol (aka England vs. France)

video upload by analogia pl

"This is one of many sound studies I’ve called England vs. France, which will eventually be released as an album. I’ve used EMS synths for over two decades, but my life changed after I came into possession of the Kobol — one of the least popular, yet absolutely fascinating, monosynths."

EMS Synthi AKS with Vocoder 1000

video upload by analogia pl

RSF Kobol with TR-606 & Additional Demos

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RSF Kobol demo clips


EMS Synthi vs. RSF Kobol

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.