"Electronic Music Studios (London) Ltd. was formed in 1969 by Dr. Peter Zinovieff to market innovative ideas arising from his private studio and interest in musical applications of computers. Over the next ten years many seminal products were released and many talented designers worked for the company. EMS had its own peculiar brand of British eccentricity which could be both endearing and annoying, but should be viewed in the context of true pioneering. It is easy to copy and follow others, but not to think up new ideas in the first place and EMS had no shortage of originality. The EMS influence was significant and can be traced into many contemporary products." Click here for the full article including more images. Pictured: "the Unit Delta Plus studio set up by Delia Derbyshire, Peter Zinovieff and Brian Hodgson." via daddio of tapewarm
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Peter Zinovieff & EMS
"Electronic Music Studios (London) Ltd. was formed in 1969 by Dr. Peter Zinovieff to market innovative ideas arising from his private studio and interest in musical applications of computers. Over the next ten years many seminal products were released and many talented designers worked for the company. EMS had its own peculiar brand of British eccentricity which could be both endearing and annoying, but should be viewed in the context of true pioneering. It is easy to copy and follow others, but not to think up new ideas in the first place and EMS had no shortage of originality. The EMS influence was significant and can be traced into many contemporary products." Click here for the full article including more images. Pictured: "the Unit Delta Plus studio set up by Delia Derbyshire, Peter Zinovieff and Brian Hodgson." via daddio of tapewarm
JP 8000 emulating a PRO ONE. Playing Just Can't Get Enought
YouTube via DX5. Need to balance out the last post.
"Me playing Depeche Mode's "Just Can't Get Enought" in a Roland JP8000. Just emulating the SCI PRO ONE sound (original synth used on the first record)."
Roland Juno 60 Van Halen Jump by JimmyPound
YouTube via synthartist69.
"Here is a Video of the Juno 60 in action. I programmed the jump patch from an analog brass sound by changing the cutoff, resonance, Attack, and chorus. The secret to getting a good Van Halen OBXA patch lies within the boundaries of a good chorus delay or reverb effect. This version is not exactly right, but it works. I played the bridge two different ways throughout the song and both are an easy variation of the original. Same goes for the synth part under the guitar solo. Hope you enjoy!"
sk-1 thru circuit bent TV oscilloscope
YouTube via salamanderanagram.
"a handheld TV i turned into an oscilloscope yesterday; showing the soundwaves off my circuit bent sk-1. later tonight i'll do a quick writeup on it at circuitbent.wikispaces.com for anyone who is interested."
Yamaha DX27S
images via this auctionYamaha DX27 with internal speakers. Out of 11,428 posts to date, this is currently the only one of a DX27S.
"61 note full sized keyboard with 8 voices and 4-operator programmable FM synthesis. It holds 192 presets in memory.
Digital FM (frequency modulation) Synthesis :
Four operators, each comprising a digital sine wave generator and a five-paramater envelope generator, are utilized in the arrangement of "algorithms" producing a broad array of sound.
Preset ROM Voices :
192 preset ROM voices accessible through two separate play modes.
Voice Programming :
Special edit function allows the programming of all the voice parameters for any of the existing voices.
Bank Play Mode :
Contains 192 preset ROM voices in 4 banks of 24 voices. Voices can be rearranged, selected and edited to suit individual taste or requirements.
Internal Play Mode :
Accesses the 24-voice internal RAM, where a personal "voice set" can be stored, edited, and from where original voices can be instantly recalled.
Internal Speakers :
A stereo amplifier and speakers are built right into the DX27S. A speaker ON/OFF switch is available for use with external sound systems.
Effects Controllers :
The Pitch Bend and the Modulation Wheel, along with the optional Breath Controller add enhanced expression and a broader range of voices.
Cassette Storage :
Equipped with a data cassette interface, through which newly created or edited voices can be permanently stored.
MIDI Functions :
MIDI-compatable, therefore MIDI information can be sent and received over the entire network of MIDI-equipped instruments.
Specifications:
Keyboard 61 Keys
Sound Source FM Tone Generator (4 operators, 8 algorithms)
Simultaneous Note Output 8 notes, reverse priority
Internal Memory 24-voice Internal memory (alterable),
192-voice Preset memory (read-only),
96-voice number bank (alterable)
Effects: Pitch, Bend, Modulation, Portamento, Sustain, Key Veloocity (via Midi input only), & Chorus
Controls: Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel, Volume
External Controls Terminals: Breath Control, Foot Switch, Foot Control
Output Rated output level - 20dB/output impendance 10k Ohms or less
Phones Rated output level - 16dB/output impendance 47 Ohms or less
Foot Switch (Portamento On-Off, Sustain On-Off),
MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI Thru,
Cassette (transmission speed, 1,200 baud)
Breath Control DC 12V IN
United States and Canada Model 120V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions 1091(w) x 82(h) x 270(d) mm, 43(w) x 3.2(h) x 10.6(d) inches
Weight 7.5kg (25.25 lbs)"
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