{"title":"Electronic Music Studios (EMS) Vintage Gear at Soundgas","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse the latest editions to our collection of rare vintage EMS music gear. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe update this page every week with freshly listed gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant first access?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manage.kmail-lists.com\/subscriptions\/subscribe?a=R8sDS8\u0026amp;g=XpkMiV\" title=\"Sign up to the Soundgas Mailing List\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSign up to our mailing list\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand be the first to know when fresh stock goes live.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ems-synthi-aks-serial-45242-ks","title":"EMS Synthi AKS (Serial 45242.KS)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne owner from new EMS Synthi AKS for sale in very clean condition indeed. A rare chance to buy an excellent fully-serviced one owner example of this iconic synth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a preorder - it will be supplied freshly overhauled and in perfect working order. The cosmetic condition is excellent, especially the face\/keyboard (the case has some scuffs\/scratches and oxidation to the catches) as you'd expect from a low use one-owner synth. The stickers will be carefully removed from the KS section.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original owners purchased this new from Peter Zinovieff in person from the EMS premises in London (together with a Synthi A and HiFli). They were used extensively by husband and wife Michael and Carole Wade to record music in their home in the north east of England as Octoepus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael sadly passed away at the begining of the year. Carole and her son, Ash, brought these to us last week together with the Synthi A (now sold) and a boxed Roland System 100 Model 104 Sequencer. All had been sitting in cupboard for many years though sadly Michael didn't get on with the Synthi HiFli so it was taken to the local tip about 30 years ago!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a photo of Michael in their studio using the EMS\/Roland synths in the gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are offering this instrument on behalf of a client. If you have vintage synthesizers or studio gear you are considering selling, please get in touch - we are happy to discuss consignment options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundgas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57116069626233,"sku":"45242KS","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7796\/8739\/files\/EMS_Synthi_AKS_45242KS.png?v=1776766300"},{"product_id":"ems-vcs3-putney-dk1-cricklewood-broker-sale-location-usa","title":"EMS VCS3 Putney \u0026 DK1 Cricklewood - Bob James - USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eEMS VCS3 Putney \u0026amp; DK1 Cricklewood owned from new by jazz pianist\/composer Bob James - Location USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease read the following paragraphs carefully and ask any questions before proceeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob has his original VCS3 Putney and Cricklewood Keyboard from purchase cir. 1969 and is now looking to sell this beautiful and historic instrument combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 main boards were sent to be serviced by EMS in the UK about 10 years ago. While it's in very good condition and functioning well, it should be viewed as being ready for some service work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sale includes original patch charts\/notes and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be aware that this item is located in the USA. Crating, shipping, and any applicable import duties or taxes are the responsibility of the buyer and will be discussed and agreed upon at the time of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBob James wrote the theme tune to Taxi and is responsible for one the most influential tracks in jazz and hip-hop - Nautilus - which has been sampled many times by artists including Ultramagnetic MCs, Run-DMC, A Tribe Called Quest and Naughty by Nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundgas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57406181933433,"sku":null,"price":23500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7796\/8739\/files\/EMS_VCS_3_Putney_and_Cricklewood_194_4.jpg?v=1781009673"},{"product_id":"ems-synth-pitch-to-voltage-converter-5035p","title":"EMS Synth Pitch to Voltage Converter - SN 5035P","description":"\u003ch4\u003eEMS Synth Pitch to Voltage Converter - SN 5035P\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully overhauled and ready for use - perfect for using guitar, voice or other instrument to control your Synthi or VCS3. These original EMS processors do not come up for sale often. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundgas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57406837686649,"sku":"5035P","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7796\/8739\/files\/EMS_Pitch_To_Voltage_Converter_5035P_2.png?v=1781015573"},{"product_id":"ems-octave-filter-bank-8009f","title":"EMS Eight Octave Filter Bank - SN 8009F","description":"\u003ch4\u003eEMS Eight Octave Filter Bank - SN 8009F\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBuilt by Electronic Music Studios in the 1970s - the company behind the VCS3 and Synthi A\/AKS - the Eight Octave Filter Bank is a classic analogue signal processor based on the Synthi 100 design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEight fixed bandpass filters covering the full audible spectrum, each independently controllable for acoustic analysis and creative sound shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis example has had a full overhaul and service by the foremost EMS tech in Europe. It performs and sounds exactly as it should, and is ready for action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese original EMS processors do not come up for sale often - makes a perfect compliment to your VCS3 or Synthi A or AKS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundgas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63734893969785,"sku":"8009F","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7796\/8739\/files\/EMS_Octave_Filter_Bank_8009F.png?v=1781080188"}],"url":"https:\/\/soundgas.com\/collections\/electronic-music-studios-ems-vintage-gear-at-soundgas.oembed","provider":"Soundgas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}