PMS Performance Music Systems SYNTAR

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"This is the very rare 1980 Performance Music Systems (PMS) SYNTAR. The SYNTAR licensed the Electronic Music Systems EML designs made famous in the ElectroComp EML 101 and arranged them as a two oscillator synth with a multimode filter, Sample/Track & Hold, LFO, two EGs: ADSR and AD. All of the pots are sealed Type-J and some of them use the unique center 0 style for mixing in LFO or ENV. The oscillator wave forms are selected using a pot rather than a switch, which allows for a full range of shapes and you can go through low pass, bypass and highpass modes in the same linear fashion.

Sonically the SYNTAR is its own beast though most similar to the EML ElectroComp 101 and capable of growly moog style bass and leads with colorful resonant filter sweeps to very subtle pure tones thanks to how wave forms are variably dialed. The two printed pages are excerpts keyboard magazine's analog synthesizers features some details and pictures of the SYNTAR being shown at NAMM.

The left hand controls feature 9 wood blocks that control pots to allow for:

pitch up, pitch down
pitch modulation
sustain
filter up, filter down
filter modulation
amplitude modulation
nose. [sic]

Portamento control can be set to be directional and has a linear or exponential glide.

The power was rebuilt and includes a few modifications for CV and GATE out so that the SYNTAR could be used to drive modular analogue synthesizer. The Pratt-Reed keyboard has new bushings.

The original ATA flight case and a one off custom vinyl gig bag are included as well as a 50' and a 25' cable and stack of original patch sheets. The cable handles power, audio, external audio in, CV and gate so that you only plug in the 10 pin milspec cable to the SYNTAR.

The flightcase foam is collapsing, but fortunately the velvet covering is intact over it. The flight case is solid. This synth is now 45 years old with components from the mid 1970s. The original type-J sealed pots are all working, but are scratchy."

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EML ElectroComp 101 – Vintage Duophonic Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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"From rags to riches....

The short video [at the listing] shows the starting condition of this wonderful Electrocomp EML-101 synthesizer.

We commissioned the super talented Wes Curry of Curry Cases to create this absolutely gorgeous solid walnut enclosure with all new hardware and high quality soft brown leather carrying handle.

Inside, this has had much restorative work, switches and pots have all been deep cleaned, power supply fully rebuilt and all electrolytic capacitors replaced and various other repairs to bring the synth back to 100%

The Pratt-Read keyboard has been completely stripped and rebuilt with all new key bushings. Key caps have all been treated with 'retrobrite' to bring them back to white. (Some were also replaced) the result being a good looking keybed that plays like new again.

This two piece synth clasps together to be portable, but when opening, the bottom clasps then clip back into the lid so that it becomes a desktop arrangement. with the cable extended you can also mount the two pieces upto about 3 feet apart."

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EML ElectroComp 101 – Vintage Duophonic Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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"A rare and revered classic, the ElectroComp 101 was Electronic Music Laboratories’ evolution of the original ElectroComp 100—crafted by the Connecticut-based company known for its educational and experimental instruments. Released as a flexible alternative to the ARP 2600 and Minimoog, the EML-101 brought serious innovation to semi-modular design.

Unlike its contemporaries, the 101 featured four voltage-controlled oscillators—two of which operate sub-sonically for LFO duties—with morphable waveforms accessible via rotary selectors. It’s duophonic, allowing up to two-note polyphony, and provides a unique modulation architecture where control voltage and audio signals are treated interchangeably, offering highly creative patching possibilities.

A 12dB/oct multimode filter (low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass) with resonance adds tonal versatility, and the onboard ring/amplitude modulation, sample-and-hold (“Sampler”), and dual envelope generators give the 101 deep sound-shaping power. Thanks to its use of op-amps instead of temperature-sensitive transistors, the 101 also boasts impressive tuning stability compared to Moog or ARP synths of the era.

Designed with portability in mind, the unit folds neatly into its own wooden case, making it ideal for studio or stage use.

Originally marketed to universities and educational institutions, the EML-101’s modular flexibility, rich analog tone, and rock-solid build quickly caught the attention of professional musicians and sound designers, cementing its place as one of the most powerful portable synthesizers of the 1970s.

Features:

Polyphony: Duophonic

Oscillators: 4 VCOs (2 with sub-audio range; variable waveforms + noise)

Filter: Multimode 12dB/oct filter (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass) with resonance

Envelopes: 2 ADS generators

Effects: Ring/Amplitude Modulator, Sample-and-Hold

Modulation: Any CV or audio signal can be patched freely

Keyboard: 44-note

Control: CV/Gate compatible

A previously used item that shows signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended—a vintage gem ready to inspire."

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Electrocomp EML-101 Owners Manual

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Electrocomp EML-101 Synthesizer Brochure

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EML Electrocomp 101

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"EML electrocomp 101. Sounds great, works as it should, in what I would consider very good to excellent cosmetic condition given its age."

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EML 200 and 300 Blue Face

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"Not something you see everyday! EML Electrocomp 200 with 300 controller.

These predate the more popular Electrocomp 101, starting the run in 1969. The blue faced ones were all made for universities, so I’ve been told. I don’t know a whole lot about the lineage here, but suffice to say these are extremely rare. The last complete sale I can find on Reverb was 6 years ago.

The units show pretty typical wear for instruments made nearly 60 years ago, but they’re in remarkably good condition. Everything works! A couple of the triggers on the 300 double trigger when tapped, and I would imagine the whole thing would benefit greatly from a cleaning.

Like I said, these are incredibly rare. So it’s difficult to even put a value on it."

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Electronic Music Laboratories Electrocomp EML-101

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"EML101 - Just serviced and calibrated in Paris by Benoit Guivarche /insta/ @bg_.s (Air, La Femme, etc) - Serial number 1095, serials started at 200 making this number 895 out of about 1000 ever made by the Connecticut based company in the 70s. If you already have the standard Korg and Moog offerings this synth will bridge the gap and give you a different playing field. It has 4 oscillators, can be duophonic, amplifiers can be overdriven if desired simply by cranking the osc volumes, has ring mod, 2 envelopes, tons of modulation capabilities, a super musical beast of a synth. I've had it for 25 years now, I'm going to regret it, but it's time to pass the torch."

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Electronic Music Laboratories Electrocomp EML-101 FULLY SERVICED

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"This EML 101 is fully serviced by in-house technicians, fully functional and in great condition. It sounds awesome.

The ElectroComp 101 is the successor to the rare ElectroComp 100 from Electronic Music Laboratories (EML), a small synthesizer company based out of Connecticut in the USA. Like the ARP 2600, the 101 is a patchable (1/4'' patch cords) semi-modular synth with a pre-wired voice path that can be over-ridden via patching. But unlike the ARP (or MiniMoog for that matter), the 101 has as many as four oscillators (two of which can go sub-sonic, for use as LFOs). The 101 is also Duophonic so you can play up to two notes at once. Another major distinction was that unlike Moog and ARP, who used transistors that would tend to drift out of tune under various operating temperatures, EML used op amps which proved to be far more stable and reliable.

Other onboard features include a voltage controlled 12 dB/oct multi-mode filter with resonance, two envelope generators, ring/amplitude modulator, noise, and sample-and-hold (they call this the "Sampler"). In addition, the 101 makes no distinction between control voltage and audio paths allowing just about any source to be patched to any control or audio input in any order. The 101 could easily be closed, secured and carried inside its wood casing.

This synthesizer is fantastic. It's warm, punchy, powerful and has lot of bite not to mention a sound that sets it apart from its contemporaries and, for that matter, any other synth."

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ELECTROCOMP EML-101 Rare Original Ad Pamphlet Brochure

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Electronic Music Laboratories Electrocomp EML-101

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"extremely good condition physically considering the age. Only issue is the control mode pot is loose, it is switchable but should be soldered into place by a technician. Comes with a volt per octave mod kit by bell synth works, ready to be installed"

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Electronic Music Laboratories Electrocomp EML-101 (1972) SN 685

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"A beautiful duophonic synthesizer. This is the earlier model circa 1972 with a CM3 input jack - later models were changed to a SEQ input. This instrument is in good cosmetic condition for its age and it sounds fantastic.

This was first owned by San Diego State University, where I presume it had the cinch jones connector added and was etched and stickered. That connector is producing 15v at pin 5, -15v at pin 11 and is grounded at pin 4.

Any known issues are few: the pilot light is intermittent - flickers on/off and will stay off periodically. The top right corner of the case is separated at the joint but it is sturdy (pictured). There is a missing wood screw in the interior of the keyboard case (pictured). Knicks and dings here and there on the case and face plate, naturally - but really not bad.

All electrolytic capacitors were replaced in January 2019. Included is the non-destructive BellTone 1v/Octave mod kit which I never installed (pictured). The handle is an after-market replacement (not original)."

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Electrocomp EML-101 Synthesizer EML-400 Sequencer Meticulously Refurbished by Tone Tweakers

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"We buy, restore and sell EML and other vintage synths. This EML-101 is for sale. It has just received an extensive overhaul to make it work like new again and will hopefully outlast all others you may find. This particular EML-400 has been sold and is undergoing final testing before shipping (we test all gear systematically, multiple times here so our loyal customers get what they pay for!) but we have another full version with the synth section for sale on our website. Programmed by @jaywires (who you should also follow)."

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Electrocomp EML-101 meticulously refurbished by experienced vintage synth perfectionists

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"Electrocomp EML-101, meticulously refurbished to be better than the rest. Just tweaking the filter a bit on this sequence made on the korg sq1 so you can hear it’s overall character. This unit will be for sale in our website soon. Get in touch via the contact form there to reserve. Please comment below to let us know what you think about the EML101. Buy meticulously serviced vintage synths at tonetweakers.com"

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EML ELECTROCOMP-101 Original Owners Manual

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EML ElectroComp 101

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"Introduced by Connecticut based Electronic Music Laboratories in 1972, the ElectroComp 101 is a portable and patchable duophonic synthesizer which rivals other 1970s synths from Moog and Arp.

Notable for it's relative tuning stability and distinctive audio signature, the EML 101 is a synth that has a character all of its own, with a distinctive sample and hold circuit and ring/amplitude modulation. The rich sound of this synth is rounded out by a 12/db octave multimode filter.

This instrument, SN 262, arrived in solid physical condition, serviced and calibrated. Installed 1v/oct cv input mod and calibrated modification. Ready for studio time!"

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EML ElectroComp 101 EML-101 w/ Seq Mod

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Blue EML Electrocomp 100

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"Rare as hens teeth, the EML Electrocomp 100 was EML's second synth, only preceded by the 200, both of which were blue and only made for universities, the 100 preceded the 101 and supposedly less than100 were made in 1970 before they started selling to the general public. this one has a few mods on it, first osc 1 is hardwired to share the noise in the mixer section, so you can choose noise or osc1, there are switches to turn off each of the 4 oscillators, there is also a direct output added and a switch that turns off the VCA outputs, not sure why exactly this was done. The unit does seem to work completely as it should after giving it a good 30 minutes to warm up, however I do know the pots need to be cleaned, especially those in the envelope section as sometimes those pots specifically can cause certain functions not to work, usually if you spin the pot back and forth enough, they will come back but then definitely need a cleaning, he it's 53 years old! The pots are sealed, so they can either be drilled and creaned or carefully taken apart and cleaned, I figure I will leave that up to the new owner, given the age of the synth it is sold AS-IS, given the rarity of this piece I will be asking a lot as I am not eager to sell it, it is the only one I have ever seen in my lifetime. I will pack and ship extra carefully with this one and fully insure it, so you can buy with confidence on that front!"

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EML 101 ElectroComp demo - vintage 1970s synthesizer

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"EML 101 ElectroComp demo. Showing 3 oscillators working. SOLD a while ago"

EML 101 Classic Synthesizer

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