Korg 900PS Analog Synthesizer

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"This is the rare Korg 900PS analog Preset Synthesizer. There seems to be some confusion about the naming (sometimes called PS900), especially since the face plate says "Synthesizer Korg Preset." The 900PS is quite a basic but very interesting monosynth. The 900PS definitely 'borrowed' some ideas from the Prosoloist. Instant selection of 29 different tone colors. From the sweet sound of a violin to the chugging of a steam locomotive. Sensitive soft-touch switches and plentiful controls provide a wide variety of effects including vibrato, repeat, even the harmonics you need for a Hammond organ tone.

The 900PS has 29 presets: Timpani, Electric Bass, Synthe Bass, Piano, Harpsichord, Shamisen, Banjo, Mandolin, Xylophone, Tuba, Bassoon, Horn, Cello, Trombone, Saxophone, Voice, Clarinet, Accordion, Trumpet, Funky Trumpet, Synthe Trumpet, Oboe, Violin, Recorder, White Noise, Scale Noise, Harmonics I, Harmonics II, Harmonics III."

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KORG 900PS

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KORG 900PS vintage analogue synthesizer

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1975 Korg 900PS Analog Synthesizer

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"Super rare Korg analog synth - you'll be hard pressed to find another one of these in this condition, much less find one at all. Everything works except vibrato (maybe a quick fix? I've never opened it up). Also, like most synths from the era, needs a little time to warm up to stabilize. I just used this on a session with no issues. Really sounds amazing and there's nothing like it. Keep in mind is this 100v Japan voltage but it will come with a step converter transformer box (high quality) to convert to for use in the US. There is also avery unique chromium rod 'touch bar' that runs the length of the keyboard in front of the keys to control: Repeat, Forte, Pitch, Vibrato, Portamento. It works and it's awesome."

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Vintage KORG Japan 1975 900PS analog preset synthesizer

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Rare Vintage Synth KORG 900ps SN 760561

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Korg 900PS

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Korg 900PS preset monosynth

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"The synth has great analog sounds and a versatile feature set that provides control over many aspects of the preset tones. There are also three Harmonic switches that let you create sounds of your own using four harmonic slide controls in addition to the other panel controls.

Best of all, in addition to White Noise, the 900PS has Scale Noise, a feature I have not seen on any synth except the Korg 770. This is essentially “pitched” noise. Unlike White Noise, which sounds the same on all keys, Scale Noise follows keyboard pitch, so you can use it to play melodies. It sounds very eerie, and I think it’s one of the synth’s best features – and certainly its most unique."

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MagicSpace - Sound Demo - Korg Analog Synthesizer

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"Korg Lambda Analog String Ensemble 1979, Korg 900PS Present-Synthesizer 1975, MFB 501 Drummaschine 1980, Recording: Samplitude V8 professional, Video: Autodesk 3dmax 9"

Korg 900PS Vintage Synth 1975

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A minimal theme

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"This was a very quick one. From the initial idea, which started with fiddeling around with the sequencer, it all took less than an hour and the video was in one take. The main 8 step sequence is coming from the Waldorf Q Keyboard; the Doepfer MAQ16/3 is synchronized to that. The Doepfer drives the Synthesizers.com Modular with the 2nd 8 step sequence you hear and the self-built Modular with the 3rd 8 step sequence which has a sort of Roland rhythmbox sound. Some simple improvised solo's on the Nord Lead 1 and the Korg 900PS completes this minimal theme."

A screaming theme

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"A simple single 8 step sequence (c4 f3 c#4 f#3 f4 d3 c4 g3, tempo 80) drives the Synthesizers.com Modular. The Q150 transistor ladder filter is modulated with 2 MFM VCO's running a high frequency square wave on the 2 seperate frequency inputs on the Q150. SynthStrings are performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 (Chords Fm C Bbm Dm). The improvised screaming solo is performed by the Waldorf Q Keyboard. The Korg 900PS solo's are just the opposite of the Q's solo."

An odd theme

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"A sort-of Chinese like theme with a sequenced accompaniment may seem an odd combination. But I kind of liked it. The internal sequencer of the Waldorf Q Keyboard is the master sequencer; the Doepfer MAQ16/3 is synchronized to that. The sound from the Waldorf Q Keyboard is the first sequence you hear. The MFM, using the Synthesizers.com Q107 filter is the 2nd sequencer you hear; the MFM is driven by the MAQ 16/3. The 3rd sequence you hear is from the Creamware MiniMax ASB (not visible in the video) which is driven by the internal Waldorf Q Keyboard sequencer. The first solo is from the Korg 900PS with an Oldfield-like sound. The Clavia Nord Lead 1 is also linked to the Synthesizers.com Modular so you hear 2 sounds when I play the Nord lead 1 keyboard for solo's. I had to shorten the video somewhat because of the YouTube limit of 10 minutes. The original video can be seen or downloaded from my website after 23 april."

An arpeggiated theme

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"The first theme with the Waldorf Q Keyboard. At first you hear the sequence from the Synthesizers.com Modular driven by row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3. After that the volume is raised for the sequence from the self built Modular driven by MAQ's row 2. Then the arpeggiated sound of the Waldorf Q Keyboard, which is MIDI synchronized from the Doepfer MAQ16/3, comes in. This arpeggiated sound reminds me somewhat of the 'Black Noise' album by 'FM' from some 30 years ago, for example the track Aldebaran. The strings are performed by the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the solo is played on the Korg 900PS. I had to shorten the video somewhat because of the YouTube limit of 10 minutes. The original video can be seen or downloaded from my website after 12 april."

A changing theme

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"This time I experimented with changing between 3 different sequences using 3 presets from the Doepfer MAQ16/3. At first you hear the bass sequence from the Synthesizers.com Modular driven by row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3. After that the volume is raised for the sequence from the self built Modular driven by MAQ's row 2. The 3rd sequence comes from the Creamware MiniMax ASB which is driven by MAQ's row 3. The strings are performed by the AKAI AX80 and the solo's are played on the Korg 900PS and the Clavia Nord Lead 1. You see, the setting is somewhat the same as the previous video but is sounds different. I had to shorten the video almost 6 minutes because of the YouTube limit of 10 minutes. The original video is 15:53 long and you can see or download it from my website."

A theme for my Muse

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"I dedicate this theme to my Muse. I tried to keep the theme modest and subtle like my Muse. At first you hear a sequence from the Synthesizers.com Modular driven by row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3. After that the VCF frequence is raised to hear the sequence from the self built Modular driven by MAQ's row 2. The 3rd sequence comes from the Creamware MiniMax ASB which is driven by MAQ's row 3. The strings are performed by the AKAI AX80 and the solo's are played on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the Korg 900PS (Accordion preset with Traveler on 3.5).

I had to shorten the video almost 3 minutes because of the YouTube limit of 10 minutes. The original video is 12:42 long and you can see or download it from my website."

Studio, Feb 2009

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Note the Crumar Stratus and the yellow and black synth above it. I've posted that one before but I forget what it is. Anyone remember?

Update via Heath: "The one above the Stratus is a Korg 900PS" You can find some prior posts including video on the KORG 900PS here.

A Saint Valentine's Day theme

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"Happy Valentine's Day to you all. For this occasion a somewhat romantic theme. Row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 drives the Synthesizers.com Modular, row 2 the self built Modular and row 3 the Creamware MiniMax ASB. The solo's are performed by the AKAI AX80 with the P1 piano preset and the Korg 900PS wih the Voice and Clarinet presets. The cello like bass is performed by the Clavia Nord Lead 1."

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

A simple theme close-up

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"This video has close-ups so you can follow most of what is happening. The difficulty was that at some point I play the bassline with my left hand and had to do all the camera positioning and the solo's with my right hand. The first sequence you hear is performed by the MFM Modular using the Synthesizers.com Q150 filter. The second sequence you hear is performed by slot A of the Nord Lead 1. The third bas sequence is performed by the Synthesizers.com Modular using the CGS Steiner filter. The bassline is performed by the MiniMax ASB using the AKAI AX80 keyboard. The solo's are performed on the Nord Lead 1 (slot B) and on the Korg 900PS. I had to shorten the video a little bit because of the YouTube limit of 10 minutes. The original video is 10:43 long and you can see or download it from my website."