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Different top than other models.
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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Elka Rhapsody 610
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Different top than other models.
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Different top than other models.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Elka Rhapsody 610 Rare Vintage Italian String Synthesizer w Case
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Demo video posted here.
"100% working conditions
Amazing aestetics conditions
SERVICED by pro tecnician
Comes with its original ELKA case!"
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Demo video posted here.
"100% working conditions
Amazing aestetics conditions
SERVICED by pro tecnician
Comes with its original ELKA case!"
Monday, May 29, 2023
Elka Rhapsody 610
Thursday, January 26, 2023
ELKA Rhapsody 610 w Original Case and Pedal (FULLY SERVICED) SN 7515
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Video at the listing previously posted here.
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Video at the listing previously posted here.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
ELKA Rhapsody 610 w Original Case & Pedal
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Update: moving this one up as the auction link was broken. It's now fixed.
This is a supporting member listing.
"A rare and iconic Synth from '70s.
used by Jean Michel Jarre, Supertramp, Tangerine Dream among others...
In perfect working and aestetics conditions!
I made a video to show this synth in action [posted here]
There's also a mod available on Tubbutec for add MIDI controlling.
SERVICED by pro tecnician.
- Original ELKA case included
- Original Elka Pedal
- Manual/Schematics"
via this auction
Update: moving this one up as the auction link was broken. It's now fixed.
This is a supporting member listing.
"A rare and iconic Synth from '70s.
used by Jean Michel Jarre, Supertramp, Tangerine Dream among others...
In perfect working and aestetics conditions!
I made a video to show this synth in action [posted here]
There's also a mod available on Tubbutec for add MIDI controlling.
SERVICED by pro tecnician.
- Original ELKA case included
- Original Elka Pedal
- Manual/Schematics"
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
ELKA Rhapsody 610 "1th Generation" (1972) w Original Elka Case (SERVICED)
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video in the listing previously posted here.
"This is the rarest 1th Generation of Rhapsody (Serial n.3786 ) with a more Raw and Rich sound in the harmonics than the 2th Generation (Serials from n.5000) which differs also for the buttons on the left side of the keyboard (on the 2th Gen are whites..)"
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video in the listing previously posted here.
"This is the rarest 1th Generation of Rhapsody (Serial n.3786 ) with a more Raw and Rich sound in the harmonics than the 2th Generation (Serials from n.5000) which differs also for the buttons on the left side of the keyboard (on the 2th Gen are whites..)"
Monday, August 08, 2022
Elka Rhapsody 610
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
Elka Rhapsody 610 vintage analog string synthesizer From the Steve Ripley /Leon Russell Estate?
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According to the listing: "We are honored to be selling items from the Steve Ripley (The Tractors, Bob Dylan, Ripley Guitars, The Church Studio) and the Leon Russell Estates. May need some work but appears to be in pretty good shape."
You can find additional listings here.
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According to the listing: "We are honored to be selling items from the Steve Ripley (The Tractors, Bob Dylan, Ripley Guitars, The Church Studio) and the Leon Russell Estates. May need some work but appears to be in pretty good shape."
You can find additional listings here.
Monday, June 28, 2021
Elex K2 1970’s Rare Italian Vintage String machine (Farfisa/Hohner) - SN 27157
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This appears to be the first K2 on the site. You can find demos of another modle, the K4, in previous posts here.
"Very very rare Italian string machine made in the 70’s. Branded also as Farfisa or Hohner , this is the original one, made by Elex, a very obscure Italian brand from Recanati.
It works great, cosmetically has some signs of age.
Sounds similar to the Elka Rhapsody 610, but with a few differences - the 'Ensemble' button does not turn the chorus on/off (as you mighty expect) the chorus is permanently on - instead, this enables the lower part of the keyboard from the split point down to play all 4 octaves simultaneously (eg for the C2 key, C2, C3, C4 and C5 all play simultaneously) - it is fully polyphonic and sounds massive. It also has a 'Bass' (presumably guitar) preset which plays bass below the split point. Unlike the 610, each of the Piano/ Harpsichord/Cello/Strings can be enabled/cancelled for each half of the keyboard (although, like the 610, there are separate level controls for each half of the keyboard with the addition of a level control for the 'Bass'). The only omission compared to the 610 is the lack of decay controls for the Piano/Harpsichord. There are separate outs for the 'Piano', 'Piano-Harp' and 'Bass' as well as a mix output ('General')."
via this auction
This appears to be the first K2 on the site. You can find demos of another modle, the K4, in previous posts here.
"Very very rare Italian string machine made in the 70’s. Branded also as Farfisa or Hohner , this is the original one, made by Elex, a very obscure Italian brand from Recanati.
It works great, cosmetically has some signs of age.
Sounds similar to the Elka Rhapsody 610, but with a few differences - the 'Ensemble' button does not turn the chorus on/off (as you mighty expect) the chorus is permanently on - instead, this enables the lower part of the keyboard from the split point down to play all 4 octaves simultaneously (eg for the C2 key, C2, C3, C4 and C5 all play simultaneously) - it is fully polyphonic and sounds massive. It also has a 'Bass' (presumably guitar) preset which plays bass below the split point. Unlike the 610, each of the Piano/ Harpsichord/Cello/Strings can be enabled/cancelled for each half of the keyboard (although, like the 610, there are separate level controls for each half of the keyboard with the addition of a level control for the 'Bass'). The only omission compared to the 610 is the lack of decay controls for the Piano/Harpsichord. There are separate outs for the 'Piano', 'Piano-Harp' and 'Bass' as well as a mix output ('General')."
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Elka Rhapsody 610 String Synthesizer
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"The 610 can be split and has the piano and clavichord vs the 490. The clav is more like a harpsichord, similar in sound to the harpsichord on For Your Love."
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"The 610 can be split and has the piano and clavichord vs the 490. The clav is more like a harpsichord, similar in sound to the harpsichord on For Your Love."
Friday, April 12, 2019
ELKA synthesizer RHAPSODY 610+original case and volume pedal
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"It is an old keyboard,so I gave it to service last month for refreshment.
I paid the refreshment 90 USD.
Now all the sliders work perfect,all keys works pefect,the sound is pefect,contacts have been cleaned and voltages are stabilized.
The instrument is ready for the next 10 years of playing now.
It comes with original pedal and original case.
Complete set."
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"It is an old keyboard,so I gave it to service last month for refreshment.
I paid the refreshment 90 USD.
Now all the sliders work perfect,all keys works pefect,the sound is pefect,contacts have been cleaned and voltages are stabilized.
The instrument is ready for the next 10 years of playing now.
It comes with original pedal and original case.
Complete set."
Monday, November 12, 2018
ELKA Synthex 1981-1985 SN 1239
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"The Synthex was conceived and developed by independent Italian designer Mario Maggi, who then gained the financial backing of the company of Italy, who produced the synthesizer from 1981 to 1985. Elka, a company more noted for its organs, had previously introduced their Rhapsody 490, 610 string machine, the monophonic Solist 505 and the big combo organ/synth X-705. A total of 1850 units were produced. Today is a highly sought-after instrument which recently reached quotations around 8.000 UKP. It was succeeded by the Elka EK-22 (based on the CEM3396 chip which was also featured in e.g. Oberheim's Matrix line of synthesizers) and the Elka EK-44 (based on Yamaha's 4-OP FM).
Elka SynthexGeneralmusic (GEM,LEM,ELKA)Dates1981-1985
Technical specifications842 memory40+40 locationsChorus, Ring ModulationInput/output61-keyLeft-hand controlJoystickExternal controlCustom interface / MIDI (late models)
Foot switches (Advance, Glide, Hold, Release)"
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"The Synthex was conceived and developed by independent Italian designer Mario Maggi, who then gained the financial backing of the company of Italy, who produced the synthesizer from 1981 to 1985. Elka, a company more noted for its organs, had previously introduced their Rhapsody 490, 610 string machine, the monophonic Solist 505 and the big combo organ/synth X-705. A total of 1850 units were produced. Today is a highly sought-after instrument which recently reached quotations around 8.000 UKP. It was succeeded by the Elka EK-22 (based on the CEM3396 chip which was also featured in e.g. Oberheim's Matrix line of synthesizers) and the Elka EK-44 (based on Yamaha's 4-OP FM).Elka SynthexGeneralmusic (GEM,LEM,ELKA)Dates1981-1985
Technical specifications842 memory40+40 locationsChorus, Ring ModulationInput/output61-keyLeft-hand controlJoystickExternal controlCustom interface / MIDI (late models)
Foot switches (Advance, Glide, Hold, Release)"
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
elka rhapsody 610 string synthesizer
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"beautiful analog strings very sharp hapsichord clavinett and anaolg piano sounds
especially nice when you mix them all
famous users are tangerine dream you can hear the 610 very clear on many of their records
also jean michel jarre used it lots and supertramp
check out this webpage it will give you lots of info in the synth till-kopper.de/elka.html"
via this auction
"beautiful analog strings very sharp hapsichord clavinett and anaolg piano sounds especially nice when you mix them all
famous users are tangerine dream you can hear the 610 very clear on many of their records
also jean michel jarre used it lots and supertramp
check out this webpage it will give you lots of info in the synth till-kopper.de/elka.html"
Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Elka Rhapsody 610 String Synthesizer SN 1377 with Original Hard Case
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"This machine sounds different from other string synths in that it sounds very haunting and the bass end sounds just down-right mean!!! The low end is deep and gravelly giving it this tremendous "growl" to it. It also has piano and clavinet sounds which can be fun and can really add to the texture of the strings, viola & cello sounds or used by themselves.
You will notice there are several slider caps missing, but the actual slider pots are still there and work just fine. You can move them with your fingertips or a pen cap, or just replace the caps like I always meant to.
This synthesizer, while a bit beat up looking, is 100% operational and sounds absolutely fantastic. The (very rare) original hard case is being included in the sale as well!!!"
via this auction
"This machine sounds different from other string synths in that it sounds very haunting and the bass end sounds just down-right mean!!! The low end is deep and gravelly giving it this tremendous "growl" to it. It also has piano and clavinet sounds which can be fun and can really add to the texture of the strings, viola & cello sounds or used by themselves. You will notice there are several slider caps missing, but the actual slider pots are still there and work just fine. You can move them with your fingertips or a pen cap, or just replace the caps like I always meant to.
This synthesizer, while a bit beat up looking, is 100% operational and sounds absolutely fantastic. The (very rare) original hard case is being included in the sale as well!!!"
Monday, December 02, 2013
John Keating Electronic Philharmonic Orchestra 1974
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"Artist: John Keating
Title: The Electronic Philharmonic Orchestra
**This recording highlights the new technology of the time and the orchestra comprises of the following instruments.
Solina-String Ensemble ARP 2600 Odyssey
Elka - Rhapsody 610 Farfisa - Synthorchestra
Freeman - String synthesizer
Hohner - Clavinet D6
Moog - Mini Moog
Released: 1974
Record Label: EMI
Cassette type: Normal Stereo DOLBY
Labels: PAPER LABELS
Country of origin: U.K
Cat:TC-EMC-3057 (no Bar code)
Side One
FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN
PROMENADE
LOHEHGRIN: PRELUDE ACT III
GENERAL LAVINE
TRISTAN AND ISOLDE
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
Side two
SABRE DANCE
HEBRIDEAN IMPRESSIONS
FINALE 1812
THE UNANSWERED QUESTION"
I didn't find the release on YouTube, but I did find the following from 1975:
John Keating - Starcluster (1975)
Published on May 23, 2013 mondo moog·12 videos
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds BY John Keating
Uploaded on Jun 21, 2011 edgycorners·575 videos
"A very groovy take on The Beatles 1967 classic. It is off the album entitled Space Experience 2.
If you dig the Moog and easy listening then you'll like this.
Enjoy."
via this auction
"Artist: John Keating
Title: The Electronic Philharmonic Orchestra
**This recording highlights the new technology of the time and the orchestra comprises of the following instruments.
Solina-String Ensemble ARP 2600 Odyssey
Elka - Rhapsody 610 Farfisa - Synthorchestra
Freeman - String synthesizer
Hohner - Clavinet D6
Moog - Mini Moog
Released: 1974
Record Label: EMI
Cassette type: Normal Stereo DOLBY
Labels: PAPER LABELS
Country of origin: U.K
Cat:TC-EMC-3057 (no Bar code)
Side One
FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN
PROMENADE
LOHEHGRIN: PRELUDE ACT III
GENERAL LAVINE
TRISTAN AND ISOLDE
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
Side two
SABRE DANCE
HEBRIDEAN IMPRESSIONS
FINALE 1812
THE UNANSWERED QUESTION"
I didn't find the release on YouTube, but I did find the following from 1975:
John Keating - Starcluster (1975)
Published on May 23, 2013 mondo moog·12 videos
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds BY John Keating
Uploaded on Jun 21, 2011 edgycorners·575 videos
"A very groovy take on The Beatles 1967 classic. It is off the album entitled Space Experience 2.
If you dig the Moog and easy listening then you'll like this.
Enjoy."
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
ELKA RHAPSODY 610 Vintage Synthesizer String Machine with Original Case
Monday, March 11, 2013
Elka Rhapsody 610 String Synth
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
ELKA Rhapsody 610 SN 1011
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
ELKA Rhapsody 610 SN 1680
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via this auction
"This machine sounds different from other string synths in that it sounds very haunting and the bass end sounds just down-right mean!!! The low end is deep and gravelly giving it this tremendous "growl" to it. It also has piano and clavinet sounds which can be fun and can really add to the texture of the strings/ viola,cello sounds or used by themselves. This synth also comes with it's original foot pedal and cable which work flawlessly!"
via this auction
"This machine sounds different from other string synths in that it sounds very haunting and the bass end sounds just down-right mean!!! The low end is deep and gravelly giving it this tremendous "growl" to it. It also has piano and clavinet sounds which can be fun and can really add to the texture of the strings/ viola,cello sounds or used by themselves. This synth also comes with it's original foot pedal and cable which work flawlessly!"
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Elka Rhapsody 610 String Synthesizer
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via this auction
"does not look that good as you see on the photos, lots of scratches and a few faders lost their caps and the upper part of them broke, but all of them are working, there are just 4 fader knobs left. But all faders could be moved by using your fingertips, a few of them crackle. But: all sounds and keys are working fine, no dead keys !!! delicious strings and amazing 70s analogue pianos ! looks very used but sounds great."
via this auction
"does not look that good as you see on the photos, lots of scratches and a few faders lost their caps and the upper part of them broke, but all of them are working, there are just 4 fader knobs left. But all faders could be moved by using your fingertips, a few of them crackle. But: all sounds and keys are working fine, no dead keys !!! delicious strings and amazing 70s analogue pianos ! looks very used but sounds great."
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