SYNTOVOX 221 VOCODER

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"Vocoder built by the dutch high end synthesizer company Synton. Distributed in the USA by [Bob] Moog's Big Brair company.

This is the flagship vocoder from Synton, and is among the best vocoders of all time. It shares company with the EMS 5000 and the Sennheiser VSM-201 vocoder.

It's really rare, only 20 pieces was made.

One of the ultimate best vocoders in the universe, if not THE best. This is what Wendy Carlos said (on the web )- 'Question #4 -- What kind of vocoder do/did you prefer? Felix Visser made the best ones, for his long-gone (alas!) Synton company, all during the 80's. Some other fine devices exist, as the EMI/Synthi big one, and Sennheiser's expensive one, those and dear Harald Bode's design that Moog's good 16-band one was similar to. The ultra-basic analog units were generally mushy-sounding. Synton's had the best intelligibility on spoken words for their original 32-band device, .......' This is Felix's own machine, serial number 010, and was actually used extensively by Wendy Carlos - there's a typed note to her on the power supply saying it had been changed to 115V for her. It has now been changed back to 220V by Felix Visser. Unlike some models, it has a complete case. It will be sold fully working, and with a signed cerificate of provenance.

Synthovox 221 is a 20-channel vocoder system which has made its way to numerous recording studios, radio stations, composers and scientific institutions for its outstanding quality and its unexcelled intelligibility.

It includes 54 dB/octave filter, a feature not found in any other vocoder on the market. It also offers the versatility of a build-in pulse generator for direct speech sythesis and several control units for pitch modulation.

It features matrix patching for format shifting and a highly precise voiced/unvoiced detector system. And it offers extreme flexibility by the multiway connector which gives access to the analyzer and synthesizer sections and the control terminals of the voiced/unvoiced detector.

The Intelligible Machine has set standards in vocoder techniques.

High end model, attenuator per channel.

Only about 20 of these were made. Users include Wendy Carlos (who owns a 221 & SPX 216), various electronic studio's in Europe. Best suited for studio use due to complex control.

The 221 has a 50-pin connector on the back which provides CV in and out for each channel, and other functions as described above."

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NLC MUN Vocoder

video upload by Steve Castellano

"Richard Feynman out of a Morphagene into the MUN with Plaits (Knit) in chord mode as a carrier source. Reverb and delay by Monsoon. Chord changes are controlled by Pressure Points/Brains, with one channel taking care of pitch and another adjusting chord forms."

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"This module is a 22HP 10 channel vocoder based on the Syntovox 222. I own a 222 and have always been impressed with the sound and elegant design, so it was an easy choice of where to start.

The initial design for this module was 42HP with all the fruit – variable envelope lengths, envelope outputs and inputs, filter outputs and inputs, pause stuffing, external noise input, separate carriers for odd/even channels, etc. and it sucked; way too finicky to use.

So I stripped it back to a more minimal version and am much happier with it.

For the Voice section, there is a TRS/mono 6.35mm input for mics, a stereo/mono 3.5mm input for line level sources and a synth level input.

The Carrier section has a synth level input only.

There is no voice/unvoiced switching. Noise from a transistor based source is mixed with the Carrier signal on channels 9 & 10. Pots can control the noise level and the colour (pink/white).

There are jacks for each frequency channel and the envelopes generated. You can also patch in signals to stimulate the carrier signal on the corresponding channel."

Vocoder 222 by Techninaro

video upload by Lackan

"This is a demo of the Vocoder 222 prototype by a Gothenburg-based developer. Inspired by the legendary Syntovox 222 it really sounds fantastic, not many knobs but instant sweet spots and that really old school analog vocoder sound."

"Vocoder 222 is a 100% analog 10-band vocoder inspired by the legendary Synthovox 222.

It is assembled in a sturdy high quality black powder painted metal case with a retro look.

Neutrik connectors and long life high quality potentiometers fastened to the case provides a great user feel.

The heart of this vocoder consist of about 500 surface mounted components. Thanks to modern and smaller components we achieved this compact size compared to old rack-mounted vocoders.
Its powered by a standard 5V USB battery pack for great mobility or a standard USB adaptor (not included - please use only high quality parts).

For now this is only a very limited run that can be purchased in Sweden only."

AnalogFX VXC-2220 Vocoder Based on the Syntovox 222

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AnalogFX VXC-2220

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"AnalogFX made the VXC-2220. A clone of the Synton 222 Vocoder. Both Dutch companies.
You can use it as a vocoder or as a filter bank. Using it as a filter bank requires attenuators, lfo's, or envelope generators.

0:00 Dry vocal
0:37 Vocoding voice
1:05 Different modulator
1:38 Vocoding beats
1:55 Different modulator
3:24 Spectral transfer
4:54 Noise through filterbank (LFO's/Chaos)
5:56 NW1 through filterbank (Envelopes)

In this demo I used MI Braids ( /| x 3) and MI Rings (Chords) as a carrier for the vocoder. Besides speech as a carrier, I used some simple 808-ish pattern. For the filter bank I used noise and a NW1 as the carrier. Used MI Peaks, MI Stages to trigger the filters (Synthesiser inputs) or 2hp LFO, Joranalogue Orbit3, Ginko TTLFO"

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"Nice clone of Syntovox 222 vocoder. V1 model, no phantom power on mic in. Used it for line (drum) processing anyway. Impressive spectral twisting but I don't have the room for it."

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EMS 16 Channel Matrix Vocoder w/ Filter Bank Patch Matrix?

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"EMS unit with many features like double oscillator, pitch shifter, levels on every bands...etc... great sounds"

Update: Looks more like a Synton Syntovox 221 as seen in previous posts including demos, but note the different layout. I don't beleive I've seen this particular model before. If anyone knows what this is feel free to leave a comment.

Update 2 via the comments:

"I am assured by EMS that this is NOT an EMS build. After I complained to reverb the seller changed the description and calls it a "custom projekt". It is built around an EMS 2000, so good luck if it ever needs a service or repair. The seller still has it branded as EMS even though it is a codged together unit and NOT EMS. You can't put a Ferrari engine in a ford and sell it as a Ferrari, can you?"

And via the listing:

"this a rare opportunity to obtain a classic EMS sounds

and add many features like double oscillator, pitch shifter, levels on every bands... more a classic pin matrix.... this is a custom projekt based around an original EMS 2000 vocoder pcb board"

Note the custom faceplate. The original EMS 2000 is completely different. You can find some pics in additional posts mentioning the EMS 2000 Vocoder here.

Goofing off with a Synton Syntovox 221 vocoder

Published on Dec 30, 2019 Synthead

SUPER RARE SYNTON SYNTOVOX SPX-216 ANALOG VOCODER

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You can find a demo of one here.

"This unit is completely original and unique. the device is tuned to specs for pro-studio use. This device has many features that you will not find in vocoders 221 and 222 synthon. The special effect of the processor vocoder, a very versatile and complex technical device, has many parts inside and is a complicated technical product, it is really an innovative synth device of the corporation that is unique in our day . this is an old technology but still very large and steep device, for collectors and gourmets of this high-end sound. a lot of special analog complex tricks and effects you can do with it, as well as an excellent vocoder.

Model: Syntovox SPX 216
Bands: 14
Size: 1 HE
Features: Stereo out , all CV's available on rear connector, VCO, noise, carrier distortion, formant shift.

Our last model which was produced.

We included many new features like stereo output and a variable high pass filter for speech input.
Suited for live as well as studio use.

The yellow pushbuttons electronic switching.

Left button, carrier select:

Carrier input (LEDs off)
Speech distortion
Internal VCO, sawtooth wave
Internal VCO, PWM wave
Middle button, formant shift:

Up formant (analizer 123... -> synthesizer 234...)
Normal formant (analizer 123... -> synthesizer 123...)
Down formant (analizer 234... -> synthesizer 123...)
External patching through rear connector, no internal connections (LEDs off)
Right button, output:

Bypass
Vocoder
Vocoder + bypass"

Synton Syntovox 222 Analog Vocoder SN 222.0413

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Synton Syntovox 221 For Sale & Synton Syntovox Vocoders: "Demo-Recording"

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Uploaded on Sep 29, 2009 VoiceEncoder

"Synton Syntovox Vocoders: 'Demo-Recording'.

Copyright Synton Electronic of Holland, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For listening pleasure only."

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Pics of the inside below.

"This is the flagship vocoder from Synton, and is among the best vocoders of all time. It shares company with the EMS 5000 and the Sennheiser VSM-201 vocoder.

It's really rare, only 20 pieces was made.

The face of the unit is without blemish. The pots feel smooth and as new, no pins are missing and all LEDs work as new.
When I got it five years ago, a CA3080 in it nearly 'exploded'. I got in touch with the Synton factory in Netherlands they informed me that this is a type bug and suggested to replace all of them. I decided to do that, and with this I replaced the condensers as well. (In the link below you can see pictures about the repair)

A technician has gone over it thoroughly, and couldn't find a fault.I used it also and found everything in a perfect state.

I provide a video and other infos about the product on the special tumblr page which I made for this project: syntovox221.tumblr.com"

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I dreamt of being a polyphonic synth - Multitracked DSi Mopho

Published on Jul 24, 2014 Val

"A song I did by Multitracking a DSi Mopho. All sounds from the Mopho. I also used the Mopho as carrier signal on my Vocoder Syntovox 222 & on my Banshee Rocktron Talk Box. Long Live the Mopho!!!

Music & lyrics composed by Val Solo 2014"

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Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider Studio Sale

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This one in via Florian Anwander.

"Apparantly Florian Schneider from Kraftwerk is doing some studio sale."

You'll find the full list of items here. I grabbed some of the synth items for the archives.

Pictured:

Computone Wind Synthesizer Driver Midi Controller

Vermona Digital Rhythm Machine

Firstman Sequence Synthesizer Model SQ-01

Roland SH-101 Synthesizer

Russian Vintage Synthesizer

Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm SN 976966

Formanta Electronic Percussion Synthesizer

Korg Programmable Rhythm KPR-77 Drum Machine

Syntovox SPX-216 Vocoder Synton Effects Unit SN 0019

Waldorf Midibay Midi Patchbay

Reverse Keys Korg Poly-800 Synthesizer

Yamaha CS-15 Synthesizer

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[DEMO] Dynacord Vocoder SRV-66 = Synton Syntovox 222

Published on Jun 6, 2013 LESINDES·94 videos

"The Dynacord SRV-66 Vocoder is a liscensed clone of the SYNTOVOX 222 made by the legendary Dutch company Synton. It is also labelled ECHOLETTE SEV-66. All the three vocoders are identical.
They have 20 bands (10 for analysis and 10 for synthesis) and a voiced-unvoiced detector. The comprehensibility of speech is very good.
Is to be used very easily and intuitively.
The sound is much better than that of its peers: Korg VC-10 and Roland SVC-350.
The recordings were made with SHURE SM58 or MACHINEDRUM UW-2 fed in the SPEECH inputs and SIEL ORCHESTRA 2 as the carrier. So the basic signal is all SRV-66 -- no mixer is involved!"

Synton Syntovox SPX-216 Audio Demo

"A short test I did of my recently acquired Syntovox SPX-216 analog vocoder produced in manufactured in 1985 by Synton."

First part of the demo uses the Oberheim Matrix-12 as the carrier source. Second part uses the internal oscillator of the Syntovox.

Synton Syntovox 222 SRV66 Dynacord Vintage Analog Vocoder SN 222.794

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1980 Synton Electronics Syntovox 222 and 221 Vocoder Ad

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"Synton Electronics Syntovox 222 and 221 vocoder "You do the talking" condensed 1/6-page black and white advertisement from page 66 in the April 1980 issue of Contemporary Keyboard."

1980 Synton Electronics Syntovox 222 and 221 Vocoder Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the full write-up.

"Synton Electronics Syntovox 222 and 221 vocoder "You do the talking..." half-page black and white advertisement from page 26 in the March 1980 issue of Contemporary Keyboard."

Meat Beat Manifesto Synthesizer Test

YouTube Published on Jun 19, 2012 by carrierfreQ

"A synthesizer test recorded in real time.
http://meatbeatmanifesto.com/"

In Order of Appearance:
Roland System 100 & System 100m
EMS Synthi 100 & EMS Vocoder
EKO COMPUTERHYTHM (see this post)
Syntovox 221
Sennheiser Vocoder VSM201
EMS Synthi
EMS Universal Sequencer
ARP 2500
EML 200
Moog Minimoog Model D
Emu Modular
Moog 16 Channel Vococer

Synton Syntovox 222 vocoder test [vocoding with Bill Clinton]

YouTube Uploaded by analogig on Aug 26, 2011

"Ebay demo for analogue vocoder"

Some Bill Clinton vocoding.

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"A classic pro quality unit as used by many studios... very hard to find item! Made around 1980 in Holland

Tested and fully working in superb condition. Just been serviced and had pots cleaned, solder joints checked and reworked as required

Mic input
Line input
Line output
Carrier Input
Speech input level
Carrier input level
Cleanfeed levels for speech and carrier - Adds dry signal out
Noise/HF syn - Filter level - This adjusts the amount of HF on the output from what i can tell
Main output level
Bypass switch

I have tested using my Minimoog and Prophet 5 as the input carrier signal and get some lovely vocoder effects from weird to smooth polyphonic chords"

Synton Syntovox 221 Vocoder

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"This is the flagship vocoder from Synton, and is among the best vocoders of all time. It shares company with the EMS 5000 and the Sennheiser VSM-201 vocoder. This particular unit was in fact used by Wendy Carlos, but that is not as interesting as how it sounds, nor as interesting as how nice the condition of this vocoder is.

The face of the unit is without blemish. The pots feel smooth and new, no pins are missing and all LEDs work as new. The power supply has been converted for US power and it even comes with original Synton literature - the original manual and informational documents from tradeshows back in the day. A technician has gone over it thoroughly, early last year, and couldn't find a fault...

This auction includes:
- Synton Syntovox 221 Vocoder
- Synton Syntovox 221 PSU w/ a little note to Wendy Carlos taped to it, from back in the day ;-]
- Cable for connecting the 221 to the PSU
- Original documents"

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Synton Syntovox 222 Vocoder

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"The Syntovox 222 is one of the rarest vocoders around , next to the units from EMS and Sennheiser.

It sounds very good but different to a SVC 350. The quality of this unit is definitely equal to a SVC 350, which is in my opinion the best vocoder around. This Synthovox 222 has only slight wear. All lamps and switches work as they should, the pots work without crackling. The Syntovox was proffesionally cleaned and it is in excellent technical and optical condition. Works with 220V."