ELKA RHAPSODY 610 String Machine 1974 | HD DEMO

[@scottlarson1548]

Played by Billy Currie on the early Ultravox albums (especially Systems of Romance). Midge Ure played the clavichord preset in the melody of "Mr. X".

[@dixgun]

I always associate Elka strings with Billy Currie and Ultravox

[@nativeVS]

In my opinion the best sounding string machine; there must have been a good reason Chris Franke was still using it on Le Parc and some soundtracks around that time.

[@AnalogAudio1]

On that album Edgar Froese also played his Solina String Ensemble, it's clearly heard all over the place.

[@filip_one_note]

The last bit sounded so beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye.

[@joshuahelmeke]

The overtones on a standard saw wave does something for me that I just can’t describe. It soothes my heart and opens my mind to wonder (and wander). Thanks again for showcasing these antique analog keyboards.

[@edgardvera3132]

Finally ! Another upload from Analog Audio. You are solely responsible for my acquisition of at least 10 vintage synths. The sounds you get out of these machines are not only noteworthy but also infinitely inspiring. Please dust off your Doepfer set up and do another video with that monster of a modular synth.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

Ahhh, you're back tempting me with vintage string synths again. Great. You've been missed

[@whiteman1506]

Volker Kahrs from Grobschnitt used the Rhapsody 610 a lot from 1975 on till he quit in 1982. I love this thing, I got two build in in my old Elka X-705 organ. 😊

[@herrjemine3720]

Volker and Eroc inspired a number of world-class bands such as Genesis.For example "Rockpommels Land" was, in my opinion, a groundbreaking album

[@zmix]

This was always my favorite String Machine.. and nice to hear someone playing Dollar..!! It took me a minute to catch on..!

[@korolchukpp]

I definitely like this demo

[@rot_studios]

My fav string synth, got one in my Elka organ and it kicks ass. Makes a great combo with the organ sounds and the Elka Solist in there too!

[@SidBarnhoorn]

Excellent!

[@oldtimer1294]

Beautiful sounds! Thank you!

[@basislager5321]

Klare und 70/80 Sounds. Ich mag die Machine

[@ЯрославКлиментьев-й5р]

Был советский аналог этого синтезатора под названием Квинтет, который разработал Владимир Кузьмин.

[@joshjuanfifarek7382]

These things are BONKERS cool. Italy is back to the analog attack. The country has their very own distinct sound too

[@RaymondCastile]

I have the beige, brown and silver version. I'd like to have the black and silver version. Though they are both designated as 610, I am told the internal circuitry is not identical. Mine has a more warbly kind of modulation than what I hear on recordings of the silver version. I run mine through a Small Clone and then it has that Heaven and Hell/Equinox string sound, a little smoother and more lush. Without the pedal, it has a more organ-like sound.

[@AnalogAudio1]

Interesting, I didn't know that....

[@sauermusicDE]

This string machine was used by Supertramp on Fool's Overture.

[@nikomokrov]

Jarre used the Eminent 310. But I think it sounds pretty similar!

[@AnalogAudio1]

Yeah, string machines can sound similar. But he also used the Rhapsody on EQUINOXE.

[@chinossynthesizer705]

Strings machines are interesting. i haven't learned the 70s music gear yet. But didn't some electric organs make these sounds?. Im curious, anyone care to explain the history of these machines?

[@Ashfaq1999]

Classic keyboard. I first saw this on Hot chocolate’s : Everyone’s a winner video from 1978.

[@ymotechnopopfan]

Welcome back.

[@vietNguyen.]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍1974 strings

[@elifarmer3815]

would it be possible for you to make a sample pack of this synth? i really love the sound of it, just doesn't seem to be available online

[@AndyGaskin]

Interesting sounds but very shrill without processing to take off the edge.

[@MarekTomczyk-ki9fe]

Coś. Wspaniałego.. Ze. Brak. Slow

[@kikkirow]

It’s got some cool sounds and could perhaps sound good scoring a film, but I would find a hard time making a modern song with these.

[@AnalogAudio1]

That's true, it's more or less a preset instrument, it sounds like on old, epic records.

[@unknown6390]

This might be the one used by Didier Lustig of Shylock

[@ec.lucianoaugusto]

hi!! long time no see

[@Vitalka_project]

this is same as crumar multiman on keyboard triggers schematic

[@AnalogAudio1]

I don't know, but both sound quite different.

[@marguskiis7711]

One cheap string machine could do all Tangerine Dream and Vangelis sounds

[@AnalogAudio1]

They sound different. Elka Rhapsody and Solina String-Ensemble were heavily used by T.D.

[@dixgun]

👍

[@chinossynthesizer705]

Can you do Elka ek-44

[@AnalogAudio1]

Sorry, never wanted that synth...

[@chinossynthesizer705]

@@AnalogAudio1 Why is it too limited to only 4 ops and 8 algorithms and analog chorus it can kinda sound analog. Comes with 16 voices.

[@AnalogAudio1]

@@chinossynthesizer705 If I want analog, I have enough around, and if I need FM, I prefer the DX7 which has better FM sounds and possibilities. Never had one, but also didn't look for one 😄

[@chinossynthesizer705]

@@AnalogAudio1 . I have a kodamo essence fm mk2, and i can use dx7 patches, and it's easier to edit than a dx7. The dx7 from 1983 is night mare ui

[@ymotechnopopfan]

Probably the same string synth used by Philippe Guerre.

[@roetsj]

paraphonic me thinks?.

[@AnalogAudio1]

fully polyphonic.

[@roetsj]

so no divide down oscillator?,and separate VCA's for each voice?@@AnalogAudio1

[@roetsj]

“Polyphonic” refers to synths that can play more than one note at a time, which technically would include paraphonic synths. However, the way it's commonly used among synthesists, “polyphonic” refers to the ability to play multiple notes with each note having its own voice architecture.

[@roetsj]

still,an iconic stringer,and yours is a very nice one to look at too.

[@AnalogAudio1]

@@roetsj It's fully polyphonic. Since there is no filter, paraphonic does not apply here... I think, the DECAY applies for every single note. Not sure if there are 61 VCAs inside.

[@ProbeRoket]

Hurt my ears. Put a filter on that thing. Yikes. 😊

[@chinossynthesizer705]

The overtones give character.