Eml synthesizers

Hello Tim,

What coincidences!
For years, I've had an Atari site bookmarked, run by a Tim Conrardy,
which I check periodically.
Recently, I printed out the copies of "Synapse" magazine, which have
been made available (thanks guys!) to us online.  I recall reading a
letter to the editor by a Tim Conrardy.
I would not have guessed it was _such_ a common name!
Thanks for the Youtube links.
My very first experience with synthesizers was with an EML 101, 200 &
400, when I got to borrow them for a month (Xmas vacation) from Auburn
University, in about 1974.  I've been distracted for decades by a fun
day job, but I never lost my fondness for synths.  I have an Oberheim
FVC, Yamaha TX816 (full), 2 Synergy DXIIs, Roland MKS-80, MKS-70,
Casio VZ-10(&8)M, and many others (the day job has benefits!)  I love
the EMLs, but the Electrocomps I've seen for sale lately, have been
very pricey.  I've been building my own substitute, using a
combination of PAiA 9700s & Blacet modules (& when I have time, some
things from "Electronotes".
Now, about reducing the EML 200 hum - try teaching it the lyrics!
I may be the last person who joined this site, before you.  But....

Welcome Tim!  I'm pleased to be a member of a group that includes you!
Thanks for the benefits I have gleaned from you over the years!

synergeezer

--- In emlsynth@yahoogroups.com, "timothyconrardy" <tconrardy@...> wrote:
>
> Someone caught me at the Analouge Heaven meeting last year(in Oakland,
> CA, USA)and put up these video's on You Tube.
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0shwbPK7e2g&feature =related
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ov4j_ahxnA&NR=1
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drH7lgzk6bM
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX6CvTE1bYk
> (Thats my CB device I made)
> 
> It's me and my trusty EML200-Yamaha setup 
> I was doing a search for EML there, and these video's came up..cool!
> I'm famous now! :-)
> 
> The yamaha cs5 was in a fire and all the keys were pretty burned..so I
> colored them for fun:-)It actually interfaces very well with the EML.
> ( same volt per octave kind of thing)
> However, there is an issue right now with the EML ( and I started to
> explain it in the video, but was cut off) Theres an 'extra' sound in
> the osc tone..it's like it's being ring modulated. It almost sounds
> like a grounding issue. BUT..it adds to the gritting biting tone.
> Lately I have been putting it thru a Behringer Tweakalizer with it's 3
> filters and envelope follower and other effects..and it's a good match
> as well.
> 
> The EML has some unique modules in it..one is that electronic switch
> which I was demoing. It also has an ENV, Ring Mod, AMP mod and
> pushbutton pulser, and the Sample Hold rate all in one module. I made
> a VAZ Modular model of it, but it's not the same as grabbing those big
> knobs.
> 
> A funny coincidence when I was there at the AH meeting. I had brought
> my original patch book of the EML with receipt when I got it in
> 1977.(from EMSA ) The guy that had signed the receipt was there at the
> AH meeting..and I had a lot of fun meeting him and talking..what a
> trip to say the least!
> 
> Tim
>