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darkstar

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10. I'm pretty sure it's only slightly older brother in the EMS

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #7)

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 10:34 PM

Oct 15

line was the main synth on “On the Run.” And while I’m no synth historian, I think it’s innovative pin-matrix approach to patching was unique and allowed the unit it to be a portable alternative to full-on Moog systems (the Mini Moog lost most of the routing options that EMS still provided).

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For fans of psychedelic/prog (especially the German variety), check this out [View all] darkstar Oct 14 OP

K&R!!! burrowowl Oct 14 #1

Wild, right? darkstar Oct 14 #4

Some of it reminds me of Popol Vuh. bif Oct 14 #2

Yeah, I kind of hear that too. darkstar Oct 14 #5

Not German, but LSD was certainly involved in the making: LudwigPastorius Oct 14 #3

Wow. darkstar Oct 14 #6

Worth The Listen ProfessorGAC Oct 14 #7

There are a few still around, but not easy to find. LudwigPastorius Oct 14 #8

Cool, Thanks ProfessorGAC Oct 14 #9

I'm pretty sure it's only slightly older brother in the EMS darkstar Oct 15 #10