EMS Synthi VCS3 - modulations, tones and sweeps

This is just recorded with the camera mic so its not brilliant sound quality. I was just recording some tones, modulations and sweeps for the upcoming Simonsound ringtone set that will be available soon. As always thanks to Pablo for the generous loan!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• EMS
• Synthi
• VCS3
• Electronic Music Studio
• Analogue
• Synthesiser
• tones
• modulation
• Ring Modulation
• Filter
• sweep
• Oscillator
• Trapezoid Envelope

[simonsound1]

Well there is an element of truth in that! This was probably only the second time I'd used VCS3 and the patch matrix itself takes some time to get your head around. The VCS 3 has quite unique way of doing things so I was still exploring. To say I have 'no' clue how it works is probably a bit unfair.

[simonsound1]

I like drowning in spring reverb!! But actually you probably make a fair point ringoponpon. There will be more spring reverb free video to come!!

[MrSP1200]

Ha, ha you must be lovin it Si! mad scientist style.

Good work sir.

[simonsound1]

@MrSP1200 Thanks, yeah it is amazing. I'd been recording all evening and thought I'd make a quick video but I don't think it captured the best material to be honest. More to come!

[sssssssssddddddddd]

Hello, sir. My name is Steven and I'm with a group called The Flaming Lips. We are hoping to find a VCS to rent/borrow or buy, to use in performances of Pink Floyd's DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. Would you be interested in helping us out? Or do you know anyone who might be interested? I'll appreciate it if you could get back...

[theoriginaldanalogue]

I was waiting anxiously at the beginning of the video and hoping all that setting up of the pin matrix would be worth the effort. Happily I was not disappointed! What a machine! And what sounds! Nicely programmed! Very unique sound that no other synth can match. Great stuff

[MrCamelneck]

I think I see an Octave "Kitty-Cat" or am I hallucinating! :)

[MrCamelneck]

You Sunk My Battleship, dude! :)

[Eclipsepoland]

ok nevermind

[Eclipsepoland]

@simonsound1 This is Women hand in this Video ?

[Alembic25]

Eno used one with Roxy Music. Check out early footage of them. My favourite user of the VCS3 was, without a doubt, Del Dettmar of Hawkwind.

[Stnibar]

It seemes you have no clue how it works?

[thefourthway]

Wonderful machine.

[Keijz74]

Give it to The Dr. He needs it to battle the Daleks!