For those who look for the Synthex sound in a VSTI software coounterpart, just take a look at the Xils-Lab Synthix emulation :) Lots of audio demos on their site.
I know this may sound silly, and we know who the winner is. But how would you compare the sound of the AN-1X to the Synthex? Looking for something that sounds as close as possible without spending 3,000+.
@rezisehtnys the AN1x is a good synth, if you know how to program it you can get some very powerful and varied sounds, including some convincing laser harp type sounds. The AN1x was discontinued over 10 years ago, second hand prices should be around £300-500. I've been using mine as a MIDI master keyboard and workhorse for over 10 years and its never let me down. The Synthex is great, I love it to bits, but to me its more of a collectors item and not as usable as the AN1x despite its power.
Thanks for the response. I've been considering an AN-1X for some time now, and I've seen them go for under $300 on eBay. So a heck of a deal it seems. Currently I have a Roland JX-8P and it sounds similar to the Synthex I suppose, just doesn't have a bandpass filter. You need to post some more Synthex demos. =D
@rezisehtnys Why dont you buy ' Zero G Nostalgia '...
Great piece of software which you can control via MIDI Device & It has the Elka Synthex Laser Harp Patch pre-loaded, plus lots of eminent & ARP sounds too.... :)
Call me eagle eye ;-) No seriously, I have one of these myself tho I've yet to figure it out. I also own a Korg 01/W and find the keys somewhat more solid and nice to play on than the Yamaha.
I've got far too much money and I want to get rid of some of it: it's making my matress uncomfortable. Now, what should I spend my money on - a Synthex or a Stylophone? Hmm...
David bowie used a stylophone. There's actually something worse, "Major Morgan". See weltenschule.de tablehooters for a lowdown on some terrible keyboards, the worst ever is the Hinghong Golden Camel. See Miniorgan for a rip off of the casio VL1 with only two ear splitting sounds. Cheapskates circuit bend to get exciting sounds...Casionova has a guide to electronic music on the cheap!
Don't answer an ad on Gumtree UK for a Synthex. I did and suspect the person was trying to con me. He couldn't tell me about the synth's history, send a video or music when I asked, said he couldn't meet, he'd gone abroad and his brother had it but no contact or name for him. If I sent a down payment of £750 by Western Union, his brother would post it. When I refused, he got really snotty and accused me of not having the funds and said I was a timewaster. How do I report him?
Megarare - Roland System 700... Only ~41 pieces :)
Elka is just so hard to find because it sounds phenomenal and people don't sell them... Also, most will need to be fully recapped and have all CMOS replaced - so keep that in mind if you search for one.
HI mate...i actually got your original message, which youve deleted above..the one where you used the word rubbish ;-)
Im very good friends with one of the best techs in the business, and I said what i said with the best of intentions and advice from him. If i didnt know him, it'd have cost a fortune to fix some of the stuff in my own studio.
No prob, it was only deleted as it appeared in the wrong place and didn't appear as a reply...! I've now undeleted it for continuity... :)
Get your tech to speak to Synth Repair Servs in the UK. The Synthex contains components still available and they've serviced both of mine to 100% working order with no significant issues.
Being a big Jarre fan also, I've lusted after a Synthex for years, the cheapest I came across was about 6 years ago and the guy still wanted £2500. I didn't buy it, and came away with a Jupiter 8 which I regrettably sold last year :(
There was one on ebay a while back for a buy it now of USD 12000!!! Who pays that for one?
And you're video isn't that crap....you should hear some of my renditions, and I'm suppsedly classically trained!
Buddy, don't listen to that guy saying you need ear training, i have heard that particular track plenty of times over the last 21 years since i bought the rendez vous album back in 1986, and you were just about perfect.... keep it coming :)
What part of "Sorry for the crap version of Third Rendezvous and poor sound quality" do people not understand ? This wasnt meant to be a note for note perfect cover, it was to demonstrate the synthex. I did it off the top of my head in one take. If you want perfect covers, listen to the original track. Obviously I look forward to hearing your note for note perfect cover version.
sweet demo... ive also got a synthex. however, i have to replace the battery that powers the memory.. finally died after all these years! lol i love my synth tho... however its a beast to lug around. very heavy.
For those who look for the Synthex sound in a VSTI software coounterpart, just take a look at the Xils-Lab Synthix emulation :) Lots of audio demos on their site.
LeLotusBleuFR 1 month ago
fantastic demo track!!!! great instrument!!! for me the best........
equinoxe67yahoo 8 months ago
If I buy one of these synths does it come with complimentary Jean Michel poster?
OIOcellOIO 10 months ago
Cooool!!!
delioglou 1 year ago
I know this may sound silly, and we know who the winner is. But how would you compare the sound of the AN-1X to the Synthex? Looking for something that sounds as close as possible without spending 3,000+.
rezisehtnys 1 year ago
@rezisehtnys the AN1x is a good synth, if you know how to program it you can get some very powerful and varied sounds, including some convincing laser harp type sounds. The AN1x was discontinued over 10 years ago, second hand prices should be around £300-500. I've been using mine as a MIDI master keyboard and workhorse for over 10 years and its never let me down. The Synthex is great, I love it to bits, but to me its more of a collectors item and not as usable as the AN1x despite its power.
oxygene65 1 year ago
@oxygene65
Thanks for the response. I've been considering an AN-1X for some time now, and I've seen them go for under $300 on eBay. So a heck of a deal it seems. Currently I have a Roland JX-8P and it sounds similar to the Synthex I suppose, just doesn't have a bandpass filter. You need to post some more Synthex demos. =D
rezisehtnys 1 year ago
@rezisehtnys Why dont you buy ' Zero G Nostalgia '...
Great piece of software which you can control via MIDI Device & It has the Elka Synthex Laser Harp Patch pre-loaded, plus lots of eminent & ARP sounds too.... :)
RyanWorsley1990 1 year ago
@RyanWorsley1990
Will have to look into it, thanks.
rezisehtnys 1 year ago
Great sound on that Synthex! Perfect reproduction of 3rd rendezvous!
notjarre 2 years ago
The blue one is a Yamaha An1x?
DJGahann 2 years ago
Yep, spot on. I use it as my master keyboard. Cant beat Yamaha keyboards for quality and durability.
oxygene65 2 years ago
Call me eagle eye ;-) No seriously, I have one of these myself tho I've yet to figure it out. I also own a Korg 01/W and find the keys somewhat more solid and nice to play on than the Yamaha.
DJGahann 2 years ago
I've got far too much money and I want to get rid of some of it: it's making my matress uncomfortable. Now, what should I spend my money on - a Synthex or a Stylophone? Hmm...
TheDragonworm 2 years ago
Stylophone, if its the one Rolf Harris used, and much more instant gratification.
oxygene65 2 years ago
David bowie used a stylophone. There's actually something worse, "Major Morgan". See weltenschule.de tablehooters for a lowdown on some terrible keyboards, the worst ever is the Hinghong Golden Camel. See Miniorgan for a rip off of the casio VL1 with only two ear splitting sounds. Cheapskates circuit bend to get exciting sounds...Casionova has a guide to electronic music on the cheap!
Laura041974 1 year ago
Don't answer an ad on Gumtree UK for a Synthex. I did and suspect the person was trying to con me. He couldn't tell me about the synth's history, send a video or music when I asked, said he couldn't meet, he'd gone abroad and his brother had it but no contact or name for him. If I sent a down payment of £750 by Western Union, his brother would post it. When I refused, he got really snotty and accused me of not having the funds and said I was a timewaster. How do I report him?
Laura041974 1 year ago
This ELKA is a megarare synth, only 1850 pieces worldwide.
Pergiacomo 2 years ago 4
@Pergiacomo
Megarare - Roland System 700... Only ~41 pieces :)
Elka is just so hard to find because it sounds phenomenal and people don't sell them... Also, most will need to be fully recapped and have all CMOS replaced - so keep that in mind if you search for one.
backindauk 8 months ago
Incredible sound. I've never seen one of these synths, but would buy one in a heartbeat.
Microsloth 2 years ago 7
Love that sound...i'm crying :)
Pergiacomo 2 years ago 2
Nice demo BTW, sorry to go off topic....Jarre's laser harp is tweaked from the preset but still pretty close.
You won't see two band pass filters on a Jup 8 ! Not had anything to beat the Synthex yet - replacing the Jup 8 I used to have.
JMPSynth 2 years ago
oberheim xpander, but then im biased ;-)
the matrix 12 COULD beat it, if only it wasnt so overtaxed as it is, but the xpander..yup
armalyte 2 years ago
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nekrupakolainen 2 years ago
Re armalyte's coment below. I've had two Synthex's and virtually all parts are obtainable and servicable in my experience to date.
JMPSynth 2 years ago
HI mate...i actually got your original message, which youve deleted above..the one where you used the word rubbish ;-)
Im very good friends with one of the best techs in the business, and I said what i said with the best of intentions and advice from him. If i didnt know him, it'd have cost a fortune to fix some of the stuff in my own studio.
armalyte 2 years ago
No prob, it was only deleted as it appeared in the wrong place and didn't appear as a reply...! I've now undeleted it for continuity... :)
Get your tech to speak to Synth Repair Servs in the UK. The Synthex contains components still available and they've serviced both of mine to 100% working order with no significant issues.
JMPSynth 2 years ago
nice performance
walterclosette 2 years ago
no crap at all man! very well done.
Tjoppy 3 years ago
Being a big Jarre fan also, I've lusted after a Synthex for years, the cheapest I came across was about 6 years ago and the guy still wanted £2500. I didn't buy it, and came away with a Jupiter 8 which I regrettably sold last year :(
There was one on ebay a while back for a buy it now of USD 12000!!! Who pays that for one?
And you're video isn't that crap....you should hear some of my renditions, and I'm suppsedly classically trained!
Keep it up!!
01vv10 3 years ago
superb rendition!
Synthex's are a real pain to fix and find in good nick. Youre lucky dude, youve got one in near mint condition.
armalyte 4 years ago
Rubbish. I've had two and virtually all parts are obtainable and servicable.
JMPSynth 2 years ago
i want to see a video of elka ek-44
mouimen 4 years ago
How about an EM-44?
organfairy 3 years ago
no i want alka
mouimen 3 years ago
The EM-44 is an EK-44 without the keyboard.
organfairy 3 years ago
Dude...not as crap as you say...finally, you are about to make me like jm jarre/& i didn't even know he has fans in great britain
1tram 4 years ago
Jarre has at least one fan in America, too. :)
Hossinfeffa 4 years ago
Great , you have it !!!
Tiramisator 4 years ago
Nicely done.
mckewanslager 4 years ago
Fantastic!
I want an Elka Synthex too :)
Patrickillian 4 years ago
Poster = Dead giveaway that you are a real Jarre Fan.
Wait, is that a CS1x to your left? :D
Nicely played.
Edward256 4 years ago
Yep, definately a real Jarre fan ! Nah its an AN1x, looks very similar to the CS1x, but completely different sound engine in it.
oxygene65 4 years ago
Fantastic
sting1993 4 years ago
hi, loved the sound...though would it be possible to post another run of the synthex. Possibly with the sequencer and a lot of dial tweaking?
LF0 4 years ago
yep, give me some time and I'll put up some more synthex vids.
oxygene65 4 years ago
This is just excellent! I am trying to find the laser harp sound for my Korg TR, but this is just amazing! Thanks for posting!
fischek 5 years ago
Buddy, don't listen to that guy saying you need ear training, i have heard that particular track plenty of times over the last 21 years since i bought the rendez vous album back in 1986, and you were just about perfect.... keep it coming :)
spanishtaco71 5 years ago
Synthex is unbelievable.
EnsoniqII 5 years ago
Dude, you should do some ear training... most of notes are wrong!!!
Colpocorto 5 years ago
What part of "Sorry for the crap version of Third Rendezvous and poor sound quality" do people not understand ? This wasnt meant to be a note for note perfect cover, it was to demonstrate the synthex. I did it off the top of my head in one take. If you want perfect covers, listen to the original track. Obviously I look forward to hearing your note for note perfect cover version.
oxygene65 5 years ago
ahhh the synthex... damn... it sounds so great.
mano123456 5 years ago
O.O
siliconsandro 5 years ago
Fantastic :-)
makslane 5 years ago
an uninspiring performance with many timing issues andwrong noter
varga1988 5 years ago
Awesome man... damn, you are really great... Incredible performance
cincopuntouno 5 years ago
I enjoyed this a lot. Great performance.
Tempus3141592653 5 years ago
Really great! The other synth is a CS1X ain't?
KainOSX 5 years ago
The synth I'm playing the pad sound on is a Yammy AN1x, but the sound is actually coming from the JV1080.
oxygene65 5 years ago
sweet demo... ive also got a synthex. however, i have to replace the battery that powers the memory.. finally died after all these years! lol i love my synth tho... however its a beast to lug around. very heavy.
Wyrehedd242 5 years ago
I'm gonna build my own harp, and I'd LOVE to have a Synthex to be its voice. but they're rare and expensive.
*envy*
camb06 5 years ago
Excellent !
Try the laser harp then
dralligator 5 years ago
Jean Michel Jarres laser harp sound comes from this very synth - Elka Synthex.
Damn, Im jelous. What I would give to get my hands on a Synthex.
Jonno71 5 years ago