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. The groundbreaking analogue and digital engineering was designed by david cockerell and documented in detail in 1971. Electronic music studios ems synthi a vintage synth. The aks model pictured below adds a 256step onboard monophonic digital sequencer and a 30note touchplate. Ems synthi 100 looking at our list of fave gear its heartening to see at least one instrument and company from the uk. Free ems synthi professional synthesizer vst emulation sound demo synthy p by k brown synth plugins link. Pictured is another unit with the small woodcased dk2 voltagecontrol. Modular architecture, allowing to route signals in unexpected ways. Ring modulator, loopable envelope shaper, 2 axis joystick and sample and hold modules for advanced modulations. The ems synthi 100 was a large analoguedigital hybrid synthesizer made by electronic music studios london ltd.
Arturias synthi v is an exact recreation of the analog synthi aks, which was produced by the british manufacturer ems. Then, still in pc, there is the mono kxsynthx16 ans polyphonic kxsynth v2x16. Afterwards, one final unit was built by datanomics, who bought. Ems synths were used on classic recordings such as pink floyds on the run, jeanmichel jarres oxygene, david bowies heroes, and the dr.
Synthi aks a synthi a with additional ks keyboard is a legendary instrument that has been used by many experimental musicians i. The britishborn ems family of synthsfeaturing the sonically identical synthi aks and vcs3were among the first to distill modular synthesizer functionality into a more portable form. I had the ems synthi aks for 15 years 1981 to 1996 and did fewer things with the ems avs. Synthi avs by ems synth analogue subtractive vst plugin. The synthi aks ks expander interfaces with the synthi aks via the malefemale 8pin jones connectors on the main synthi unit and ks, and the special ems pin cable. 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. Instead of patch wires, they use a patchbay grid wherein the synth components are laid out and signal routing is accomplished by placing small pins into the appropriate slots. My pins patch evolved from learning about the amazing history of the original ems synthi aks synth and trying to push the boundaries of synthi vs authentic vintage mono matrix patch bay mode using the powerful new modern advanced features to create the sounds you. Other products included the synthi a essentially a vcs3 in a secretagentlike attache case, the aforementioned synthi aks a synthi a with a keyboard and sequencer in the lid of the case, and the synthi 100 a large modular setup to rival the big moogs. 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. 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. Later it was extended for duophonic play, as dk2, in 1972. Arturias synthi v recreates the ems synthi aks, complete with its flexible but intimidating pin matrix and unusual envelope shaper. Free ems synthi professional synthesizer vst emulation.
Electronic music studios, trendeal vean barn, ladock, truro, cornwall. Cookies help us improve performance, enhance user experience and deliver our services. Automation of all knobs, pins and the joystick via midi. 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. 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 touchplate was added to make the synthi aks. The synthi is housed in a spartanite briefcase, and includes a builtin amp and stereo speakers. Full midiimplementation such as loading and saving sounds with all parameters. Soniccouture has released synthi aks for kontakt 2, a 1gb library with 146 advanced kontakt 2 instruments with original synthi spring reverb convolution processing the e. Synthijs, a javascript emulation of the ems synthi a. Join the course of synthesizer expert rishab rajan and explore the limitless possibilities of the sound design of this inspiring and unique instrument.
Ems synthi aks portable analog synthesizer poster prints. It is unstable, but it is nice, because its oscs sound with an analogical grain, rather close to the original machine. Ems electronic music studios was created in england back in 1969. Synthi v is the perfect evolution of the synth that turned a lot of heads. Some vst plugins freeware tried to recreate the original semi modular design of this synth, heres the list. 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. The following year, ems introduced the ks, a matching 30note, touchcapacitance keyboard with a primitive digital sequencer. A vst simulation of a vcs3vcs4 with synthi sequencer, and vocoder 5000 by xilslab synthi avs plugin. This video, via kovalmoog, captures some iconic sounds of the electronic music studios ems synthi aks video summary. 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 ems synthi aks is a legendary instrument with an illustrious history. 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 dk1 in 1969 was an early velocity sensitive monophonic keyboard for vcs3 with an extra vco and vca.
Launched in 1971, the synthi a was the successor to the functionally similar vcs3. Synthi aks by richard brooks still beats most of other free emulations of ems synths, although it is old and no more developed. Here is the very special sound of the synthi a with its unique 256 modulation matrix and its unique emsfilter now available as a vstinstrument. 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. We develop custom interface modules for classic synthesisers made by electronic music studios ems. Spares and service are still available for most of the original products. Would love to find a solution for getting midi into the synthi, so that i can play sequences with it probably going to use numerology for this. This is the most fully featured and best sounding synthi you will find.
Synthi v completely captures the spirit of the unique analog synth that burst out of 70s london to inspire the entire emerging electronic music worldand it has new superpowers to inspire your world today. 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. Synthi a virtual synthesizer its not the same, its just the best of two worlds. Ems is still run by robin wood in cornwall, and in. Synthijs is a javascript emulation of the legendary ems synthi a analog synthesizer. Synthi v by arturia synth analogue subtractive vst. The vcs3 was one of their first synths and it is still a great, unique, funky little unit. Group for discussion of ems products and the recordings they appear on.
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. 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. The vcs3 nicknamed the putney is an analog monosynth housed in a distinctive angled wooden case, a truly classic synth. Synthi v is a software version of another classic british instrument, the ems synthi aks. The synthi aks ks expander is an expansion addon for the synthi aks keyboard sequencer ks that is under development. Live audio recording showcasing various sounds from my avantgarde preset for the awesome synthi v. Free electronic music studios ems synthi aks synthesizer vst emulation cynthia by ninecows link. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The synthia is a modular synthesizer, manufactured by electronic music studios in the uk. Synthi avs by ems vst plugins, audio units au plugins. Synthijs can look daunting at first, but creating patches with it is actually quite straightforward. I have an ems synthia so without the keyboard and sequencer from the aks. Where most competitive designs like the minimoog sacrificed flexibility to size and simplicity, ems retained a modular heart through the genius of one of the. 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.
The synthi a was also commonly known as the portabella. We have set up a separate members only forum area to discuss everything related to the coronavirus covid19. 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. Most notable for its patch pin matrix, its functions and internal design are similar to the vcs 3 synthesiser, also made by ems. Synthijs is a modular synthesizer that is made up of 11 components. Free ems synthi aks synthesizer vst emulation youtube. Electronic music studios ems vcs3 vintage synth explorer. They started production in 1971, and you can still order a new one, but the waiting list is many years long. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Ems created the vcs3 also called the putney, then, based on the vcs3, the synthi a and synthi aks. Synthi v, synthi v plugin, buy synthi v, download synthi v. Like the vcs3, the synthi a and aks feature three oscillators and a unique patch system.
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