Funky Fima playing FORMANTA EMS-01 Rarest Soviet Synth/Organ machine

Uploaded on Nov 23, 2011 DeepIodok

"more about this synth read here
http://www.ruskeys.net/eng/base/forma...
very uniqe and one of the the most powerfull soviet synth instruments"

another Formanta EMS-01 test after repair (synt only)

Published on Jun 12, 2018 Alexey Taber

Formanta EMS-01 Rarest Analog Soviet Synthesizer Organ

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"In general, synth is working. However there are a few problems which needs attention. Firstly, modulation block on a synthesizer module is not working. 1st generator is not tuned. Some of sliders and knobs are a bit noisy. Organ volume knob is very noisy. Also there are 2 keys on the organ, which are not responding. (2 last, higher keys). Since all these issues are taking a place, synth is up for sale with really good,reasonable discount of the regular price."

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FORMANTA EMS-01 USSR SOVIET ANALOG DUAL SYNTHESIZER ORGAN

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mechanical animals

"Synthesizer has:
— 3-octave keyboard;
— modulator, modulation voltage from which is applied to frequency modulator, width modulator, filter, and amplifier;
— broad band oscillators 1 and 2 (with various waveforms);
— mixer, designed for summation of signals from oscillators 1 and 2, noise generator, external source, and ring modulator;
— filter, designed for dynamic and static changing of the spectrum of summarized signal from mixer output;
— amplifier, designed for making the sound corresponding to various parameters of the envelope;

Organ has:
— 5-octave keyboard;
— 6 Waveforms;
— Freq vibrato with- Rate, Depth and Delay
— Stereo Phaser (For both organ and synth) with rez level
— Sustain level

Visual division of the synthesizer panel into the above listed sections and their lay-out make it more easy to orientate oneself while setting the required timbre. Besides, the synthesizer is able to simultaneously control one more similar synthesizer through a special cable and connectors CONTR IN and CONTR OUT."

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FORMANTA EMS-01 USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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video here
details at the auction and here

Formanta EMS-01

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Synthesizer has:
- 3 oct keyboard
- modulator, freq modulator, width pulse mod, filter, amplitude modulator (amplifier)
- osc1, osc2 - width-range oscillators with 4 waveforms each
- mixer, noise generator, external input, ring modulator
- filter with resonance and adr (like on polivoks)
- amplifier with mod and adsr

organ has:
- 5 oct keys
- 6 waveshape registers
- freq vibrato with - rate, depth and delay
- stereo phazer (for both organ and synth) with rez level
- sustain level

connections: phones, mono out, stereo l/r, pedal in, osc's tuning, sync contr in/out, ext input."
There are samples linked in the auction from ruskeys were you can find more info.

FORMANTA EMS-01 RAREST USSR SOVIET ANALOG DUAL SYNTH SYNTHESIZER ORGAN POLIVOKS

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Published on Nov 22, 2019 GLvintageSHOP

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"It very rare Polivoks plant synth-organ
Most synth functions are ok, organ need to be fix.
We made a video test you to understand how it works.
It need to be serviced.
Any way we sell it AS COMPLETELY BROKEN like for parts or repair

The supply voltage of the unit - 220-230V/50Hz. For use it with 110/127V, a voltage converter is necessary/ not added.

MADE IN USSR"

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FORMANTA EMS-01 RAREST USSR SOVIET ANALOG DUAL SYNTH SYNTHESIZER ORGAN POLIVOKS

Published on Sep 22, 2019 GLvintageSHOP

Formanta EMS-01. string/organ part after repair,midi and mod.

Published on Oct 9, 2018 Alexey Taber

"string/organ modded :dropped down main pitch and enlarged detune pitch range. pitch bend and mod depth by midi"

Formanta EMS-01

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Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) - Book Review + Flip Through

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Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) is also available on Amazon here.

"Ciat-Lonbarde

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) book review & book flip through. Synthesizer Evolution is a recently published book covering every major synth, drum machine and sampler from 1963-1995. Each instrument is hand drawn and includes vital statistics and quirky facts.

Synth Evolution is published by Velocity Press (https://velocitypress.uk) and written & illustrated by Oli Freke (https://www.synthevolution.net), a London-based musician, artist and author with a life-long passion for analogue synthesizers and electronic music.

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) provides us with an in-depth look at synthesizer history over the decades and covers a variety of vintage synthesizers including analog synths, digital synths, modular synths, wavetable synths, FM synths, additive synths and more.

Join me for a narrated book flip through highlighting various synths and concluding with a brief book review at the end. Hope you enjoy and feel free to grab a copy of Synth Evolution if you like it.

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TIMECODES
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00:00 - Intro

► SYNTHESIZERS
01:01 - 360 Systems, Access Music (Virus), Ace Tone
01:46 - Akai (AX80, AX60)
02:43 - Arp Instruments (2500, 2600)
03:44 - Behringer
04:07 - Buchla modulars
04:22 - Casio (Casiotone, CZ series, HT series)

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"EMS-01" - SOVIET SYNTHESIZER

Published on Feb 8, 2013
Re-Published on Feb 9, 2013

"Tribute to the Formanta Radio Factory in Kachkanar, USSR."

Final Set of A-Z of Analogue Synthesisers

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The listing is from the author Peter Forrest who states this is likely the last set.  These are great books and imo the most comprehensive.  Click on the pics to get an idea of what they are like.  Peter also has other items listed including The Museum of Synthesizer Technology and Synthesizer von Gestern II.

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