PPG Waveterm System (1982) waves, wavetables, sampling, resynthesis

Published on Jan 16, 2018 RetroSound

"(c) 2018 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

PPG Waveterm A and Wave 2.2 Wavetable Synthesizer from the year 1982.

Only 500 Waveterm A&B are made in the early 80s
price WT-A: 15.000 DM

The Waveterm is the heart of the legendary PPG system and based on an old german computer called Eltec Eurocom II with Motorola 6809 processor.

- creation of Waves and Wavetables
- fourier analysis / resonator
- additive synthesis
- 8 bit Sampling for the WAVE 2.2
- sequencer / event generator
- storage of sounds on 8" disc

this demo video shows only a few functions (creation of waves, wavetables) of the Waveterm.
More coming soon."

RetroSound Vintage Synthesizer Channel on YouTube - Trailer Featuring the PPG Waveterm

Published on Jan 4, 2018 RetroSound

Cool trailer from RetroSound featuring the PPG Waveterm as the video screen. MATRIXSYNTH gets a shout out in the description below!

"(c) 2018 vintage synthesizer demos by RetroSound

Thank you for all the likes, comments and for your time! :)

Especially a big thank you to Jones from matrixsynth.com http://www.matrixsynth.com/ and UVI http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi for the support.

No religion! No borders! Enjoy the music, leaf a comment and subscribe when you like.

I will never call for donate or something but if you like my work then I'm happy if you support me and buy a music album.

Enjoy the videos!
Thank you. :)"

PPG Wave Collection *Original Brochure*

via this auction

Click the pics to read each.

wave 2.3 / prk
PRK FD processor keyboard
HDU hard disk unit
Waveterm B
PPG America Prices July 1986
PPG Realizer

Only two PPG Realizers were ever made.

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PPG PRK ROM Based Model Processor Keyboard

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via this auction

"This is a very rare PPG PRK. It has not been used for many years and I have no way of testing if it is still working so you should assume it is not.

It is the ROM based model with classic samples from the Waveterm Library stored in ROM for fast loading and without the need for Waveterm.

'The PPG PRK was created for a number of reasons; firstly many PPG owners wanted to have velocity sensitivity when using their PPG synths - the PPG PRK offers this.
Also the 'closer-to-piano-feeling' was something that musicians wanted at this time - the PPG PRK offers this as well.

The PPG PRK also offered optional voice boards to be inserted into the unit.
This does not mean that the PPG PRK itself can create any sounds - but by inserting the optional sound cards you could send the information on these to the PPG Wave 2.2, PPG Wave 2.3 or PPG EVU.'

http://theppgs.com/prk.html"

PPG Wave System playaround @ Nerdlich 2017

Published on Mar 14, 2017 Torsten Abel

"Playaround with my PPG System in Synthpop style. Just noodling on a basic pattern.

Waveterm B, Wave2.2, Wave 2.3 and Wavemapper on PRK FD

Recorded at the Synthesizer Gathering "Nerdlich Der Mitte" 2017
Wallenhorst/Germany

http://www.sineamplitude.com"

PPG wave 2.2 Synthesizer + Waveterm A "Melancholic"

Published on Aug 31, 2016 RetroSound

"(c) 2016 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all synthesizer sounds: PPG wave 2.2 Wavetable Synthesizer from the year 1982, Waveterm A incl. original WT-A Sample Library
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: reverb and delay"

PPG Waveterm A Monitor Sampler Drive for Wave 2.2 2.3 Synthesizer

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Published on Jul 7, 2016 Techno Empire

"This is an unscripted quick demo of some of the basic functions of the PPG Waveterm as given by tech Ed Miller. It's not meant to be instructional or entertaining, rather just a demo that it works as it is for sale."

via this auction

"This listing is for a very rare PPG Waveterm A Monitor. We have the privilege of selling this on behalf of famed Synthesist/Producer/Session man Michael Boddicker as it comes from his personal historic collection of awesome vintage gear.

More details below and for a short 'Demo' video of this very unit, go to Youtube: 'PPG Waveterm Monitor Demo'" [embed above]

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PPG Wave Synthesizer Vorführung und Geschichte

Published on Jan 6, 2016 Torsten Abel

"Stephen Parsick und Torsten Abel führen den PPG Wavecomputer 360 und das PPG Wave System, bestehend aus Wave 2.3 mit Waveterm B, bei einer spontanen gemeinsamen Improvisation vor. Desweiteren erzählt Stephen etwas zur Geschichte von PPG und Torsten zu den Möglichkeiten des Wave Systems.

Alles natürlich ohne Gewähr auf Vollständig-, sowie Richtigkeit. (Wir hoffen nicht allzu viel Quatsch erzählt zu haben)

Aufgenommen beim Dinosaurier-Synthesizer Treffen 2015 in Bocholt/Deutschland"

Googlish:

"Stephen Parsick and Torsten Abel cause the PPG Wave Computer 360 and the PPG Wave system consisting of Wave 2.3 with Waveterm B, during a spontaneous joint improvisation. Furthermore, Stephen tells something about the history of PPG and Torsten to the possibilities of Wave Systems.
Everything, of course, no guarantee for completeness, correctness and. (We hope to have not told too much nonsense)
Recorded at Dinosaur Synthesizer meeting in 2015 in Bocholt / Germany "

PPG Waveterm B CRT start up glow

Published on Oct 22, 2015 Analogue Solutions

"strictly for PPG nerds"

Trip. Here's something you definitely don't see every day.

Complete PPG Wave 2.3 System for Sale - Wave 2.3, Waveterm B & PRK FD Keyboard

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via this auction

"Here for sale a RARE OPPORTUNITY to have a complete ppg 2.3 system in fully working condition.
PPG 2.3 plus Waveterm B plus prk fd keyboard

the prk turns on but it doesn't play because I don't have the OS floppy .

it comes with more than 50 Original floppy, connection cables and a DVD with manual and original sounds.
the prk has a flight case.

for every question Don the esitate to contact me"

Contact the seller on eBay, not me. Just thought the wording was a little funny so I included it here as well.

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RetroSound - A View Into The Heart - Vintage Synths

Published on Mar 19, 2015 RetroSound

Direct synth playing with various synths starts at 4:31 in the video.

"(c) 2015 Electronic Music by RetroSound

25 audio tracks, wav audio (16Bit/44,1kHz), total time: 74:35min

All tracks produced with the following Vintage Synthesizers, Analog Stringmachines and Drumcomputer:

PPG Wave 2.2
PPG Waveterm A
Oberheim OB-X
Oberheim OB-Xa
Moog Source
Moog Prodigy
Moog Minimoog
Moog Taurus 1
SCI Pro-One
SCI Prophet VS
Roland Juno-60
Roland Jupiter-4
Roland VP-330
Roland D-50
Roland JD-800
Roland TR-707
Roland TR-808
LinnDrum
Korg Polysix
Korg KR-55B
Korg DR-55
Yamaha DX7 II FD
Tiracon 6V
Logan String Melody II"

Happy New Year From MATRIXSYNTH! - A Look Back at 2014

Happy New Year everyone!

I want to start by thanking everyone that comes to MATRIXSYNTH and helps make it what it is - the readers, the supporters, and of course all the sponsors on the right.

THANK YOU and have a GREAT 2015!!!

This site is a labor of love and a ton of work. This site is ultimately meant to be an testament to everything synth in the making. We have over nine years of daily synth history captured here, 119,983 published posts. I can't wait to see what the future brings us in 2015!

That said, here are a few interesting bits from 2014 in the longest post of the year. ;)

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PPG Waveterm A - waves and wavetables

Published on Nov 2, 2014 RetroSound

"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

PPG Waveterm A (1982)
8" floppy disc loading and wavetable scanning

The Waveterm is the heart of the legendary PPG system and based on an old german computer called Eltec Eurocom II with Motorola 6809 processor.

- creation of own Waves and Wavetables
- fourier analysis / resonator
- additive synthesis
- 8 bit Sampling for the WAVE 2.2
- sequencer / event generator
- storage of sounds on 8" floppy disc"

PPG System (PRKFD, WTB + Wave 2.3)

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via this VEMIA auction

"I am unfortunately forced to sell my crown jewel. My near mint PPG System from 1987. I am second owner and it shows. There is only minor tear and wear and the system is 100% working and I would judge the cosmetic condition to 98% or so. The PPG System consists of the PPG Waveterm B, the PPG PRK-FD and the fantastic PPG Wave 2.3 - all in near mint/mint condition. Comes in original boxes, with factory library on 30+ floppies, 2 VERY BIG original shipping labels stickers, the original PPG Demo Tape, all cables, and the original PPG stand. System has been serviced by the PPG Guru Stefan Hübner in Hamburg. Can potentially be shipped but will most definitely prefer a pick up. This System is NOT light and due to weight, age and working condition I will not recommend it to be shipped - but it is possible."

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1985 PPG Waveterm Ad

via synthmuseum.de

1984 PPG Wave 2.3 / Processor Keyboard / Waveterm / EVU German Ad

via Synthmuseum.de

1984 PPG Wave 2.3 / Processor Keyboard / Waveterm / EVU German Ad

via synthmuseum.de

RetroSound - A Vintage Synth Odyssey

Published on Mar 8, 2014 RetroSound·266 videos

"(c) 2014 Electronic Music by RetroSound
the new vintage synthesizer album is now available for download:
direct link: http://directpaylink.com/?id=1365RQTSO
music-shop: http://directpaylink.com/?plist=766PGMMQ

18 audio tracks, wav audio (16Bit/44,1kHz) and mp3 (320kb/s), total time: 60:47min

All tracks produced with the following Vintage Synthesizers, Analog Stringmachines and Drumcomputer:

PPG Wave 2.2
PPG Waveterm A
Oberheim OB-X
Oberheim OB-Xa
Moog Source
Moog Prodigy
Moog Minimoog
Moog Taurus 1
ARP Odyssey
SCI Pro-One
SCI Prophet VS
Roland Juno-60
Roland Juno-106
Roland SH-101
Roland Jupiter-4
Roland VP-330
Roland M-VS1
Roland JD-800
Roland TR-707
Roland TR-808
LinnDrum
Korg Polysix
Korg KR-55B
Korg MiniPops
E-MU Emax SE
Yamaha DX7 II FD
Crumar Performer
Logan String Melody II"

PPG Wave 2.3 PRK FD Waveterm Wavetable Synthesizer SYSTEM

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via this auction

"Presented here for sale is a very rare complete PPG wavetable synthesizer system. This is German technology at it's finest and at the cutting edge of wave-table synthesis back in the early-eighties. Nothing new can be written about it here, there are pages of history online for those wanting to know about it. And for those who have already been enlightened, you know just how rare it is to be seen like this. This system is practically straight out of the catalog!

This system includes:

PPG Waveterm w/ Custom made rack mounted V-Hold Control
PPG PRK Processor Keyboard FD
PPG Wave 2.3 Synthesizer
Original PPG Factory Two-Tier Stand
Complete Sound Collection!
Complete communication cables for keyboards and Waveterm
See more in accessories below!"

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PPG Waveterm A for Sale

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via this auction

Designed to work with the PPG wave 2.2
Fully refurbished by James Walker of synth repair services, unit is sold as fully working.
Sale includes cable and os disks, this is a PPG waveterm A but it has the 5 1/4" disks that the waveterm B uses..."

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