Ems synthi 100 looking at our list of fave gear its heartening to see at least one instrument and company from the uk. The synthi a was a portable analog synthesizer made by ems electronic music studios, london. The synthi a, along with the vcs 3 that it was based on, used a highly idiosyncratic design. On of the new instruments is the synthi v, an emulation of the ems synthi aks synthesizer from the past.
Later it was extended for duophonic play, as dk2, in 1972. Zorch are still performing live with a synthi a in use since 1972. I with a huge list of modifications which expand even further the range of sound possibilities as well as make for easy interfacing with the modern studio. Ems created the vcs3 also called the putney, then, based on the vcs3, the synthi a and synthi aks. Synthi v brings you all the experimental excitement of ems legendary. Bringing their modeling expertise to the synthi aks and vcs3, and combining them into one fullfeatured software instrument, a new. Meticulously rebuilt, cleaned and tested by skilled vintage synth tech and dealer and working perfectly. It is often said ems gear has attained cult status, reaching a fervor of near worship among its users. Bringing their modelling expertise to the synthi aks and vcs3, and combining them into one fullfeatured software instrument, a new generation of musicians. Synthi js is a modular synthesizer that is made up of 11 components. The sound of the synthi 100 was subtly distinct from.
Synthi js is a javascript emulation of the legendary ems synthi a analog synthesizer. And more the v collection 7 update also sees an update to analog lab, now at version 4, and a new collection of 800 preset for. Also in 1972, synthi aks was released, and its digital sequencer with a touchsensitive flat keyboard, ks sequencer, and its mechanical keyboard version, dks, were also released. Main features a componentlevel model of the ems synthi aks 3 oscillators with waveform mix, noise generator, 18 dboct resonant filter, output section with spring reverb modelling. First manufactured in 1972 by ems in putney, southwest london, the synthi a was basically a portable version of emss famous vcs3 synthesizer, and the ks. Analog modular software synth emulation french music masters arturia have reworked the classic british ems modular synth into a software instrument. Aug 26, 20 having owned a synthi aks and vcs3 this doesnt sound exactly like a vcs3. Most notable for its patch pin matrix, its functions and internal design are similar to the vcs 3 synthesiser, also made by ems. Ems synthi a, aks modular synthesizer simple sequencer. He later went on to design many of the classic electro harmonix effects both the micro synth and small stone phaser are inspired by the hi fli.
Synthi avs by ems synth analogue subtractive vst plugin. Electronic music studios ems synthi a vintage synth. Venture beyond unusual lead and bass sounds to create soundscapes and scifi effects ranging from beautiful to bizarre and everything in between. A vst simulation of a vcs3vcs4 with synthi sequencer, and vocoder 5000 by xilslab synthi avs. View and download ems synthi vcs3 user manual online.
We develop custom interface modules for classic synthesisers made by electronic music studios ems. The synthi computer is expected to have many issues of software. Is there a way to rotate a dial and the joystick at the same time on this app. It is easy to identify by having a small connector at the top going to a heatsink. The vcs3 accomplished its mod routing with a pin matrix. We have set up a separate members only forum area to discuss everything related to the coronavirus covid19. Arturia synthi v synthesizer ems synthi aks emulation first. First manufactured in 1972 by ems in putney, southwest london, the synthi a was basically a portable version of ems s famous vcs3 synthesizer, and the ks keyboard an unplayable thirtynote touchplate was added to make the synthi aks. Le synthe dontcrack audio plugins software downloads. The french company has today released vcollection 7, a major upgrade for their bestknown software synthesizer bundle. The new version features 2 brand new synth emulation, a vintage tape keyboard, and updates for existing plugins. In general, many of the components of synthi js dont follow the specs as well as they could.
Ems synthi aks by electronic music studios of england. Ems aks avs software he ems avs is the software emulation of the ems synthi a, well even ems rehberg say it is not the original but since there was some approach before rehberg may have found a nice agreement well done thanks and sell the vst pconly plugin for 350 now under the name of ems avs. Arturia vcollection 7 adds 2 new synths synthi v, cz v. Synthesizer image gallery moogulatorium ems vcs3 the. Jh synthi clone ive built a clone of the ems synthi a. Automation of all knobs, pins and the joystick via midisysexdata in realtime. Cynthia free windows vst that emulates ems synthia. The vcs 3 is a portable analog synthesiser with a flexible semimodular voice architecture. The synthi 100 was originally based on three vcs3s, and grew from there to encompass 12. The synthi group returns for part three of their ems analog music series. The synthi 100 was originally based on three vcs3s, and grew from there to encompass 12 oscillators and associated filters, envelopes, etc.
The aks model pictured below adds a 256step onboard monophonic digital sequencer and a 30note touchplate keyboard activated by the 50. Following on from the successes of emss original design the affordable vcs3 synth and the portable synthi a version, ems released the synthi aks. As designer, dave cockerell put it, you had to take walls down to get it into studios. Its even more heartening when you consider that while many other classic brands such as arp and oberheim are historic trademarks under new ownership, electronic music studios are still in business under the stewardship of.
Board a was changed on the synthi vcs3 mkii and synthi aks to have a heavier duty power supply and different output amplifiers. The software also adds an emulation of the 256 analog sequencer, inspired by. Our interfaces and expansion units are specially developed to interface external effects units, control sources, modular synthesisers, midi sequencers and more to the synthi a, aks and vcs3 mk1 and mk2 synthesisers. Seeing in the list some emulations of electric pianos i would suggest you to add. Free electronic music studios ems synthi aks synthesizer vst emulation cynthia by ninecows link. Its even more heartening when you consider that while many other classic brands such as arp and oberheim are historic trademarks under new ownership, electronic music studios are still in business under the stewardship of an original ems worker, robin wood. Converters convert pitch, midi note and frequencies. Free ems synthi aks synthesizer vst emulation youtube. The dk1 in 1969 was an early velocity sensitive monophonic keyboard for vcs3 with an extra vco and vca. Cynthia is a free windows vstivst inspired by the classic ems synthi a specifications like synthi a. The ems synthi aks is a legendary instrument with an illustrious history. The ems synthi aks is an inspired choice for emulation, both for its history and its unusual synthesis architecture. The ems synthi a, first available in may 1971, and then in march 1972 a version of it with a builtin keyboard and sequencer, the ems synthi aks, is a portable modular analog synthesiser made by ems of england. The examples given in this manual are intended to help you get the feel of the synthi, and cover only a tiny fraction of its capabilities.
The beginning makes the synthi v which is an emulation of the legendary british synthesizer ems synthi aks. Created at a time when analogue synthesis had yet to be settled, it features baffling features like trapezoid, on and off knobs in its envelope, and a pin. It combines the earliest and bestgeneration sound mk. The ems synthi a, first available in may 1971, and then in march 1972 a version of it with a builtin keyboard and sequencer, the ems synthi aks, is a portable. Positioned as an expanded version of the synthi a, the aks included a membrane keyboard and sequencer mounted in. French music software maker xilslab today announced an updated version of their xils 3 v2. Ems also produced the monsterous synthi 100 in 1971. The hi fli aka the sound freak was designed by david cockerell in 1971 for ems. As i dont personally have a synthi a to test, ive been doing the best i could from videos and spec sheets.
While emss synthi a, synthi aks and vcs 3 were similar models, arturias synthi v strikes a balance that should satisfy all three. Synthi avs synthi a virtual synthesizer is a software emulation of ems hardware, briefcase synth, synthi a, featuring its 256 modulation matrix and its unique ems filter. Released in 1972, the synthi aks was the successor to the synthi a, with the additional k standing for keyboard and the s standing for sequencer. However, any routines listed and notprovidedwith the first machines will be released with subsequent deliveries together with programs that will be developed at later stages. However, unlike the vcs3 which has the claim to fame as being the worlds first portable synthesiser, the synthi. In 1974, ems introduced the synthi 100, designed for those who didnt need a portable system. The most important modification is to stabilise the three oscillators on board c. The synthi a and synthi aks models are virtually the same electronic instrument as the ems vcs3, except that the synthi models are housed in a thin plastic briefcase for easy portability. This is the most fully featured and best sounding synthi you will find. Contribute to pierrecouprielesynthev5 development by creating an account on github. Created at a time when analogue synthesis had yet to be settled, it features baffling features like trapezoid, on and off knobs in its envelope, and a pin matrix that is more than a little intimidating on first glance. The xils 4 emulates a prototype that was never released, the ems vcs4, based on two integrated, interlinked and interacting vcs 3 synthi cores. Electronic music studios ems synthi a vintage synth explorer.
Unlike the first two releases, this edition was recorded with a specific theme in mind and with parameters of limitation. Designed by legendary ems electronics genius david cockerell of synthi aksvcs3synthi100 fame in 19723, probably primarily as a guitar effects unit though it certainly has uses as an analogue effects for synth sounds and used by the likes of david gilmour pink floyd, steve hackett ex genesis and others. The synthi a was also commonly known as the portabella. Arturia synthi v synthesizer ems synthi aks emulation. The vcs 3s basic design was reused by ems in many other of their own products, most notably in the ems synthi 100 1971, and the synthi a 1971 and aks 1972 essentially a vcs 3 housed in a plastic briefcase. The software also adds an emulation of the 256 analog sequencer, inspired by ems trailblazing synthi sequencer 256 namesake. Gif 204k synthi a with original k and sequencer32 the first 30 synthi aks featured a black and silver touch pad, spinandtouch random note selector and an unplayable resistive touch sensitive keyboard. Arturia has today released the vcollection 7 vc7 with three new virtual instruments. Here is a first look video that shows if the synthi v can. The aks also has a sequencer built into the keyboard in the lid.
An archive cd of material recorded in the ems putney studio in 1975, ouroboros, has now been released. In general, many of the components of synthijs dont follow the specs as well as they could. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Free vst emulations of famous synths hardware blogosaur. Designed by legendary ems electronics genius david cockerell of synthi aks vcs3synthi100 fame in 19723, probably primarily as a guitar effects unit though it certainly has uses as an analogue effects for synth sounds and used by the likes of david gilmour pink floyd, steve hackett ex genesis and others. Ems aks avs software he ems avs is the software emulation of the ems synthi a, well even ems rehberg say it is not the original but since there was some approach before rehberg may have found a nice agreement well done thanks and sell the vst pc. Ems is still run by robin wood in cornwall, and in. Synthi v is the perfect evolution of the synth that turned a lot of heads. Emulations of acoustic guitars, electric guitars and electric bass guitars. It is loosely based around the combination of three vcs3 systems into one massive synthesizer. The synthi group is an example and collection of such users.
Full midiimplementation such as loading and saving sounds with all parameters. French music masters arturia have reworked the classic british ems modular synth into a software instrument. Aug 21, 2016 free electronic music studios ems synthi aks synthesizer vst emulation cynthia by ninecows link. Free moog system 35a synthesizer vst emulation duration. You can still buy new ones from the factory, used ones are highly sought after, people usually complain about high prices on the used market and building one yourself will not save you any money.
Synthijs is a modular synthesizer that is made up of 11 components. Although the circuit boards are unique and somewhat different, the filters are still quite similar to those of the vcs3 and a aks. Alchemy soundbank player, virtual bass, drum synthesizer, drums and percussions, digital fine synthesizer. In our opinion, those two things put it head and shoulders above the 1969 ems vcs3 and the fact that this instrument now sells for anything up to. Synthi avs synthi a virtual synthesizer is a software emulation of ems hardware, briefcase synth, synthi a, featuring its 256 modulation matrix and its unique emsfilter. Then, still in pc, there is the mono kxsynthx16 ans polyphonic kxsynth v2x16. Most of the programs listed here will be issued at the time of delivery of the first machines. This ones one of the more desirable older white faced units and the front panels are beautiful. Your music is begging for a different kind of synth sound. Some vst plugins freeware tried to recreate the original semi modular design of this synth, heres the list. Synthi avs synthi a virtual synthesizer is a software emulation of ems hardware, briefcase synth, synthi a, featuring its 256 modulation matrix and its unique.
The ems synthi a has the same electronics as the vcs 3, but was rehoused in a spartanite briefcase. The patchboard at the center is used to connect component outputs listed on the left of the patchboard to component inputs listed on the top. Ems vcs3 emulation updated buying choices xilslab has announced availability of xils 3 v2. The artists appearing on volume three were asked to create ambient soundscapes using ems equipment only. First manufactured in 1972 by ems in putney, southwest london, the synthi a was basically a portable version of emss famous vcs3 synthesizer, and the ks keyboard an unplayable thirtynote. I had the ems synthi aks for 15 years 1981 to 1996 and did fewer things with the ems avs. The ems synthi aks is especially known for crazy and wired special effects sounds. Synthijs, a javascript emulation of the ems synthi a. Synthi v brings you all the experimental excitement of ems legendary 3oscillator analog synthsnow infused with thoroughly modern enhancements. It was developed with synthedit, so its for windows 32 bit hosts. Synthijs is a javascript emulation of the legendary ems synthi a analog synthesizer.
Gif 204k synthi a with original k and sequencer32 the first 30 synthi aks featured a black and silver touch pad, spinandtouch random note selector. Group for discussion of ems products and the recordings they appear on. Automation of all knobs, pins and the joystick via midi. Apr 25, 2019 arturia has today released the vcollection 7 vc7 with three new virtual instruments. French soft synth developer xilslab today released xils 4, a software emulation of the legendary ems vcs4. This entry was posted in vst plugins and tagged emulation, freeware, synth, vcs3 on 21 october 2014 by wavosaur.