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“EMS VCS 3 II
A beautiful and original synth built in 1971
This is in incredible condition considering its age
Fully working condition with no issues” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent – A few very minor abrasions and light wear can be seen around the wooden side panels of the synth and keyboard. The finish and face are in excellent condition with only some light discoloration or oxidation on some of the chrome knob caps and screws. Very well taken care of and preserved, a perfect opportunity for the synth collector to acquire an exceptional example in near museum quality physical and working condition.
INVENTORY #52911
BRAND: EMS
MODEL: VCS3 The Putney
FUNCTION: Synthesizer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This listing is for an EMS VCS3 The Putney Analog Modular Synthesizer w/ Original DK 1 Keyboard. Important to note about this synth, it does not have master tune knob like many synths made after. There are three parameters the user needs to juggle to property tune this synth. The first is the frequency knob of the oscillators, 2nd is “Input Channel 1” knob and finally, the “Frequency” knob on the DK1 keyboard. Even with everything dialed in nicely, sometimes the higher or lower notes on the keyboard will be slightly out of tune. Adding or removing patch pins will raise or lower the voltages for all three of these parameters and will throw the synth out of tune. This is a historic synthesizer without the “quality of life” upgrades of analog synthesizers made after. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent- Super clean all around. Some of the black lettering on the front is spotty but everything is legible. Some of the knobs have very minor scuffs that one could only see upon close inspection. A few minor dings on the wood cabinet but nothing that catches the eye. Overall, the physical condition of this synth is excellent. WORKING CONDITION: Excellent – Maintained by a consummate professional. This synth is 100% original with no modifications or repairs. This synth is in excellent working condition. Lights and meter in perfect working order. All knobs and switches feel good. Patch bay and pins all in good shape. Overall, the working condition of this synth is excellent. Please click on “Item Description” for more details and photos”
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” You are bidding on a fully restored EMS THE SYNTHI VCS3 Mk II
Unit is just out of service
All rotary pots including the Vernier dials replaced and unit calibrated.
This VCS 3 has several modifications including
Osc Sync across all 3 VCO’s with added rotary dial per VCO
Octave range toggle switch on VCO3
Gate toggle switch on Env generator
Trig In/Out added to rear panel
TKS Keyboard has additional ‘Brookside Electronics’ breakout box which adds additional functionality to the Sequencer including Audio and Trig inputs as sync sources.
Modifications are of very high quality and were carried out by Nigel Vivian who held a senior design position at EMS
Restoration recently carried out by Keith Kniveton at Lucid Sound UK.
Physical condition overall is excellent with very little wear, graphics are tip top
comes with original manual and original dust cover ”
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“1973 EMS VCS3 Mk2 including original manuals and power lead.
Build date of synth confirmed by Robin Wood at EMS.
It’s in good condition for a 45 year old synth and works perfectly.
The synth is original with no modifications.
As you can see from the pictures, one of the coloured disc caps is missing and some of the print has worn away.
There are 3 small holes around Oscillator 1 that were already there when I purchased the unit and some edges on the face plate look uneven.
All of the above mentioned, cosmetic imperfections, can be replaced by Robin Wood at EMS.
Purchased many years ago in Birmingham from a Guy who also owned a Synth 100.”
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“Unit has been fully professionally serviced and recalibrated before listed. Aesthetically in amazing condition given the age – this is a nearly 50 year old synthesizer!” Click here to search for synths on eBay