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Thursday, July 06, 2023

EML SYNKEY 2001 Programable Synthesizer

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You can find demos of one in previous posts here.

"EML SYNKEY 2001 Programable Synthesizer SYN KEY Vintage Rare. Sold for restoration. I do not know anything about these. It had one card. When I plug it in there is one red light -that comes on. It is very faint. You can barely see it. It flashes. The wood body was wobbly so I replaced several screws and nuts (see photo) I know nothing about the electronics part but do know about framing/replacing nuts/bolts."

Friday, May 12, 2023

Electronic Music Laboratories EML Synkey (Model 2001) SN 10788

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"One of EML's final products. Super rare bird, almost impossible to find in the wild. The Synkey was one of the very first synthesizers to offer patch memory over it's unique plastic punch-card system. Released in both programmable and non-programmable versions. This is the programmable model, however it does not include any punch-cards.

Features 13 oscillators along with 13 pushbuttons (semitones) on the front panel which allows one-finger chords to be played by selecting which intervals of the chromatic scale. Super cool feature.

Single multimode voltage controlled filter, capable of continuously variable response from lowpass to bandpass to high pass (a feature of most EML synths). ADSR envelope generators were provided for the voltage controlled amplifier (which was capable of being switched into a ring modulator mode) and the VCF; however, the decay knob controlled both the decay time and the release time. A single low frequency oscillator (referred to by EML as the "modulation oscillator") was provided, with five selections of waveforms.

This synthesizer was just serviced, along with an new AC power cable. Rare, rare, rare!
Serial number 10788"

Tuesday, August 09, 2022

Ca. 1980 EML SynKey 1500

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You can find demos in previous posts here.

"The EML Synkey is a wild, rare synth originally from the mid 70s. It just predates the rise of the polyphonic analog synth. This is a mono synth that can stack harmonic intervals on any note played. You can create a bevy of one finger chords with ease. It also features an early version of aftertouch called “Second Touch.” While it was listed as having 13 oscillators, what it had was a single VCO utilizing divide-down technology.

These were used most notably by Herbie Hancock and Frank Zappa! In very good cosmetic condition, with some age appropriate wear and scratching of the wood surfaces. This Synkey just got the full treatment by our in house techs, and is ready for action!"

Friday, May 27, 2022

The Sounds of the EML Synkey, the punch card synth from 1976

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"All sounds from the EML Synkey except the background sequences towards the end which were made with the MFB Dominion 1

The EML Synkey was originally created in 1976 with a punch card reader to save presets, supposedly around 47 were made before they changed it and discontinued the punch card reader. It shares the same Oscillator and Ring Mod as the legendary EML 101. One of the beefiest oscillators I've ever heard and the ring mod is out of this world. the synth uses a divide down circuit to create semitones across the entire octave so one can make chords with a single key press since the synth is monophonic. There's a variable state filter sweepable between low pass, band pass and high pass."



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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

EML Synkey

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You can find demos of the Synkey in previous posts here. There's also an orange accent model.

"Rare as all hens teeth! The EML Synkey punch card synth! Supposedly only 47 were made with the punch card reader!"

The portamento pot needs replacing, the aftertouch also needs adjustment at the keybed, this is a fairly easy procedure and hopefully I can get it done before I ship but can also send documentation on how to do it.

This is the same Oscillator, Filter and Ring Mod included on the EML 101, the Ring Mod is amazing, out of this world and hands down the best ring mod I've ever heard!

The SynKey is a classic programmable polyphonic synthesizer with plenty of unique features. Its sounds are thick and analog. It has thirteen oscillators! That is, one for the primary tone and twelve more for higher semi-tones, each of which are easily accessed by a simple on/off button. You can turn on or off any of the oscillators you wish, and no tuning is necessary! The oscillators only generate square waves and though the synth itself is monophonic, the SynKey is still one fat sounding synth. Its new 'Second touch' is like Aftertouch which gives you filter sweeps, vibrato and pitch bends by pressing harder on the key."

Monday, May 18, 2020

EML Synkey 2001 w/ CV/Gate mod

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Uploaded on May 18, 2020


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"incredibly rare Synkey. Bought for a project last year and now just want to make some room.

If you aren’t familiar, this was the last synth released by EML and while technically a monosynth has 13 oscillators that can be “stacked” in chromatic intervals to create chords. It could also “save” presets via punch cards and the reader on the left but I have never had or used the feature.

This also has a *very* rare CV/gate mod that can be used via the portamento jack on the back. It works via a standard TRS to TR/TS Y insert cable, where the tip goes to CV ring goes to gate. You can search YouTube for the Synkey and see it in action from a previous owner some time ago.

While I’ve never had it serviced, the Synkey itself is in pretty incredible shape physically—though like any 40 year old synth has the occasional scratchiness. I’ve never looked into who could even work on it, though I know there are technicians around that do work on other EML synths (like the EML-101)

I attached a video I took this morning that shows some of the functionality of the front panel and a lot of the modulation sounds."

Not the tuning knobs on the back.

Monday, August 06, 2018

EML SynKey 2001 Rare Vintage Synthesizer w/ Punch Cards SN 10688

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"Here's a rare EML Syn-key Synthesizer. I acquired this from a public school about 4 years ago and it worked back then but time has seemed to have taken it's toll. It was stored inside the house over those years but now it seems to have lost it's tones, it will make quiet rising and falling white noise when the keys are depressed but little else. It sounds like it's trying to make sound without any tones if that makes any sense. Either way it's not working properly and will need to be repaired or rebuilt. The keys functioned last time I used it but again that was 4 years ago. Cosmetically there's quite a few scuffs and scrapes from the years as you can see in the photos.
On the upside there are cards and a manual with it! There are four blank cards, thirteen factory cards and 13 user programmed cards. Sorry, no hole punch for the cards is included. Only the Factory cards are labeled with descriptions, they are as follows...

Sea With Birds
Bell
Orient
Horn
Striker
Funky Bass
Baroque Horns
Electronic Flute
Wow #1
Plucked String Bass
Staircase Stinger
Cello
Clavier"

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Rare Working Vintage EML Syn-Key 1500 Analog Synthesizer

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Published on Mar 1, 2017 Hailstone Entertainment

This is about as rare as it gets. I believe this is the first Syn-Key 1500 out of well over 155,000 posts on the site. You might remember the Synkey 2001 with punch card reader and blue accents from previous posts. This is the little brother version minus the punchcard reader. To come across one, let alone working, is a rare treat.



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"Up for auction we have a very rare EML Syn-Key 1500 analog synthesizer. They did no make many of these! The 1500 is the little brother of the 2000 and does not use memory cards. It has some unique features and sounds great. This unit is in working condition, although there is the odd scratchy potentiometer, so it may need a light servicing if you want it to be 100%."

Friday, November 15, 2013

Vintage SynKey 1500 by Electronic Music Laboratories EML SN 10775

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"Up for auction is a SynKey 1500 by Electronic Music Laboratories (EML). This is a monophonic synthesizer with some very unique features. For starters, while it only has a single oscillator, it is continuously variable between pulse, saw, and square wave. And while it's a monophonic synth, the SynKey allows the player to add overtones in musical intervals using the 12 button array in the VCO section. This makes it easy to play a chord using a single finger! The filter section features low pass, band pass and high pass. The keyboard also features after-touch that can be applied to the filter, LFO, or as a pitch bend..."

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

EML Synkey

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Some nice synth spotting in the background including a GRP A8, EMS VC3S, EML Electrocomp 400, KORG PS3200.

Tuesday, July 09, 2013

1976 SynKey Programmable Synthesizer Print Ad

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"Original vintage magazine advertisement. Approx 7 3/4" x 10 3/4"."

The SynKey was by EML. Click here for additional posts including video demos.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

1976 EML SynKey Synthesizer with Program Punchcard Voicings Ad



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"1976 EML SynKey Synthesizer Program Punchcard Voicings Original Vintage Ad"


Ad measures approx. 8 x 11 inches.

Monday, May 23, 2011

EML Synkey 2001 Vintage Synthesizer


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SN 10750

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

EML Synkey Syn-key vintage analog synth



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Saturday, January 01, 2011

1976 EML SYNKEY SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD


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"Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches."

Friday, November 26, 2010

EML Syn-Key SynKey 2001 Programmable Synthesizer


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Tuesday, November 02, 2010

1976 EML SYNKEY SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD


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"Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches."

Friday, July 23, 2010

EML Synkey 2001


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Monday, March 09, 2009

EML SynKey


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"vintage (c. 1976) EML 2001 Syn-Key Programmable Synthesizer... Included with the synth is the orginal owners manual, a synth Primer published by EML, a full set of factory schematics and the original 50 punch cards for the card reader. (A few extra cards made it into my collection over the years, so there are a total of 67 punch cards.)... Original full-page magazine advertisement for the Sny-Key from 1976...

The Syn-Key was the world's first programmable synth."
Remember, you can search on Synkey for prior posts featuring this synth.

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

The Only Synthesizer You Can Program

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1976 EML SynKey
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