Exploring the Korg PS3100

Exploring the Korg PS3100 Part One by Raul Pena

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 24, 2011

"I got a chance to book some sampling time with the Legendary Korg PS3100 at Switched On Electronics in Austin. Its my little experiments with the LP filter, S/H, and Resonators. Truly a beautiful instrument. Hope others enjoy hearing what this instrument sounds like. Part One of Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

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Astralis - ARP Axxe VCO + ARP 4072 VCF + CGS Tube VCA

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DIY eurorack modules - Arp Axxe VCO + Korg PS3100 + CGS Tube VCA

DIY eurorack modules demo 1 - Arp Axxe VCO + Korg PS3100 + CGS Tube VCA

YouTube Uploaded by Astralimmaginalis on Aug 17, 2011

"DIY eurorack modules demo 1

Arp Axxe VCO + Korg PS3100 + CGS Tube VCA
LFO1 to VCO; LFO2 to PS3100

no editing, no efx"

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UVI Introduces Synth Anthology 4

video uploads by UVI

Note the above is a playlist featuring 4 videos. You can use the player controls to skip through them or just watch them all in order.

Details on Synth Anthology 4 follow:

The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more

Synth Anthology 4 - A Synthesizer Tour de Force
https://www.uvi.net/synth-anthology-4

Rebuilt from the ground-up, Synth Anthology 4 now features the authentic hardware sound of 200 vintage and modern synthesizers, a fully redesigned engine with powerful features, fx, arpeggiator, smart sound suggestion engine, native MPE support, and more.
A dreamlike collection!

Also included in SonicPass ➡️ https://www.uvi.net/sonicpass

Video credits: Anthony Hak
Music Credits: Théo & Thomas

"The Best Keeps Getting Better

What's new in version 4?

Almost everything!
We've rebuilt the engine from the ground-up, added more synths, more presets, more effects, more filters, more modulation, a dedicated browser, a second fully-customizable layer for creating hybrid and blended timbres, an all-new smart suggestion engine that helps you quickly find similar sounds, a more powerful arpeggiator/phraser, bus effects, native MPE support, and more!

Real Hardware Sounds There is something unmistakable about the sound of a real hardware synth, from subtle differences between voice circuits and drift to the varied way filters bite into the sound; there's a distinct character and energy. Synth Anthology 4 delivers the authentic and uncompromising hardware sound with all the conveniences of a modern software instrument.

Every piece of hardware represents a unique creative vision, sonic character, innovations, and strengths. Whatever you're looking for, from analog to digital, vintage classic to future classic, you will find it here. Synth Anthology 4 delivers an incredible collection of hardware, every major manufacturer, every type of synthesis, every era, 200 synthesizers in all.

You won't find a more complete collection anywhere else."

The list:

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The Korg PS3100 Overview by Raul Pena

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 26, 2011

"A General Overview of the Korg PS3100 Polyphonic Synthesizer.Only 300 of these synthesizers were produced by Korg in 1977. This video is my humble attempt to share the unique layout of this rare synthesizer. I only wish I had more time to delve deeper into this synthesizer.Apologies in advance for any informational inaccuracies. Audio demos to follow. Sound and Video by Raul Pena. Special Thanks to Switched On Electronics in Austin,TX for providing the sampling time to make this production. For another take on the Korg PS3100 check out Automatic Gainsay's Korg PS3100 Videos."

Demos here

Korg PS3100 & SQ10

YouTube Published on May 18, 2012 by noddyspuncture

"Here is my PS3100 being sequenced by my SQ10. It is a six note sequence which turns into simple 're-triggering' when I turn up the portamento on the SQ10... which is where I play the chords, to add some melody. The PS3100/SQ10 combination seems pretty versatile even though the SQ was intended for the MS range. No 'CV in' on the PS though but there are ways around that...;c)"

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Korg PS3100 - Squarewave Modulating Osc, Filter & VCA

YouTube Published on May 7, 2012 by noddyspuncture

"This time I also have full depth modulation on the VCA. You just get a 'blip' playing on the up beat, when the square also happens to be lowest ~ VCA closed. Get it right and you can get some interesting rhythms going..!"

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Korg PS3100 - Squarewave Mod - Rhythmic VCA

YouTube Published on May 5, 2012 by noddyspuncture

"Another of my PS3100 videos. On this one I am modulating both Osc, Filter and the VCA with ModGen1 with a square wave and set to a slow speed. Playing on the down stroke as it were, you just get 'blips'. Some cool rhythms can be coaxed out of her this way...;c)"

Update:

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Korg's PS3100 and Sigma...

video upload by noddyspuncture

"Something a little different - using my PS3100 and Sigma..."

Korg PS3100 - 4th note triggering...

Korg PS3100 Abstract drone1

Published on Jan 2, 2016 Peter Maas

"Drone created with the Korg PS3100 analoge, semi-modular polyphonic synthesizer. Very small amount of delay added. It's surely not the only thing the PS3100 is good add, but for sure one of its' main strengths!"

Korg Professional Laboratory Systems

Click here for a full sized image of the ad to the left on Korg Kornukopia. The ad is for the Korg PS3100 and PS3300 fully polyphonic analog modulars. Yep, fully polyphonic. Each offered full polyphony at a stagering 48 voices - you could press every key down and they would all play. They used divide down circuitry for the oscillators but each note triggered its own dynamic filter, envelope and VCA. The PS3100 featured 32 patch points and the PS3300 featured over 60. The PS3300 was in essence three PS3100s in one.

Read the ad for more followed by this Sound on Sound article on 40 years of Korg by Gordon Reid. Do a find for PS3100 to jump to it's section when you get there.

Korg PS 3100 Analog Synthesizer SN 147513

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via this auction

"This auction is for Korg PS3100 was completely restored by one of the most prominent analog Synthesizer repair shop in the country, and in excellent working condition. It essentially a functional collectors item. There are, however two minor issue that haven't been addressed during the restoration (due to lack of parts) One is that left-most, highest key (upper E) does not make sound (that's because it need a chip KORG35-K710 that is shown in the last picture), if we manage locate that part before the auction ends we will replace it. Also, the resonator #2 is fairly week but it still functional. Other than that, the synth is working great and sounds incredible! The wooden case was also completely restored and it's essentially new!

Korg PS3100 is the first of the PS3xxx polyphonic analog synths that made a splash in the analog music world in the 70s. Many prominent musician used it and some still use it to this day due it its unique sound characteristic that is practically impossible to duplicate by any imitators or VA synths.

This synth is extremely rare, particularly in this beautiful condition (just look at the pictures)."

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MAM RS3 - KORG PS3100 3300 Resonant Filter Clone

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via this auction

"MAM RS3 resonant filter clone of KORG PS3100 3300 filter
Made In Germany Bavaria"

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Vintage Korg PS3100 PS-3100 Patchable Fully Polyphonic Synthesizer

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via this auction

Update: I shouldn't have to say this but for high priced items like this do your due diligence. Someone reported this seller attempted to sell a fake Buchla module on Muffs (you can find a thread on it here). That said, I have no way to verify it, and I have no idea it this is just coming from someone that has an issue with this seller, or wants to buy it and is attempting to distract other buyers, or other. As always, do your due diligence.

"This Vintage Korg PS3100 PS-3100 Patchable Fully Polyphonic Synthesizer looks like it just came fresh off of the assembly line in Tokyo.

This is the one that you've been waiting for. Collector/museum curator alert.

This synth came to us in 'closet classic' condition, with hardly any wear from a private collector. We gave it a gentle cleaning, calibration and tuning, and we were off to the races. All original. Fully polyphonic... and patchable. Sounds... stunning."

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Korg PS3100 - Demo Ditty...

YouTube Published on May 11, 2012 by noddyspuncture

"Just a silly ditty on my Korg PS3100..."

Korg PS3100

Published on Jun 3, 2016 splitradix

"There don't seem to be a lot of videos of the Korg PS3100 online so I thought I'd upload one as it sounds great. This one has a Kenton midi kit installed. Bass by the SH101, drums by the TR808."

Exploring the Korg PS3100 Part Two

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 24, 2011

"I got a chance to book some sampling time with the Legendary Korg PS3100 at Switched On Electronics in Austin. Its my little experiments with the LP filter, S/H, and Resonators. Truly a beautiful instrument. Hope others enjoy hearing what this instrument sounds like. Part Two of Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Both parts here.

Korg PS3100 #3

Published on Jul 1, 2016 noddyspuncture

"Some more Korg PS3100..."

Korg PS3100 Restoration by Thesis Audio Service

Published on Feb 2, 2020 Mike Metz

via Thesis Audio Service

"Vintage Korg PS3100 poly synth that we recently restored for an east coast customer. It got a total rebuild involving many months of tedious labor. We replaced 191 capacitors, all PC board edge connectors, gave it a complete cleaning of all contacts and controls, new LEDs and many chips as needed. It came working out perfectly and the sound is amazing! It's the mothership of early poly synths and one of my all time favorite restorations!"

Korg PS3100 noodling

Published on Apr 12, 2015 Kevin Farrow

Korg PS3100 noodling #2