THE SYNTHI

via the synthi forum via magneticring.

Made by Steve Thomas (UK)

The above shows a new custom made VCS3 mkII module that Steve Thomas plans to make available in small quantities. Custom designed with hand made afrormosia hardwood case as in the original VCS3 and original synthi knobs/sockets/styling and custom engraved panels. Different knob colour options will be available.

More infos about the interface availibility and prices.

It was then last year in 2007 around this same time that I had an opportunity to buy a Synthi A Mk 1 from someone in NY. I was so excited when it finally arrived, it looked lovelier than the pictures, this being the first one I had ever seen in-person. My first reaction to the sound was that the oscillators seemed alive.. a pure sine wave with no treatment sounds like it could etch images in glass. Finally, this was the synth I had been looking for since I heard it's sounds, almost subconsciously, in my youth on BBC programs...thank you BBC Radiophonic Workshop. End of story?? not quite...read more here(...)

Click on image to view/download the film. More infos here.

Computer Aided Sound Synthesis with EMS VCS3:CASS was the software developed at Atlas to allow a VCS3 synthesiser connected to the DEC PDP15 to be used for generating sound tracks for computer generated films. It was used in the sound track for the Linear Hash film and a number of other films.

DC shifter/amplifier with inverse switch and preset switch
to trapezoid voltage. Extra trigger-circuit with threshold pot.
Changed patchboard lines and many more...

Check out Sam's site here!

• Guide to EMS VCS3 & Synthi A/AKS Modifications & Servicing





• CV/Gate and Midi Modification for the Synthi