XILS-lab’s Updated XILS 3 Channels EMS VCS 3

French music software maker XILS-lab today announced an updated version of their XILS 3 V2.0, the software emulation of the late-Sixties-vintage EMS VCS3 portable analogue synthesizer. The software also adds an emulation of the 256 Analog Sequencer, inspired by EMS’ trailblazing Synthi Sequencer 256 namesake. The British-built EMS VCS3 — or Electronic Music Studios Voltage… Read More XILS-lab’s Updated XILS 3 Channels EMS VCS 3

Who Needs Synths? Recreate Pink Floyd Classics With Effect Pedals

Bill Ruppert of Electro Harmonix is back with another impressive Effectology demo – this time recreating Welcome to the Machine with effects pedals, an electric shaver and a phone. The original recording, from the 1975 album Wish You Were Here, used an EMS VCS 3, ARP String Ensemble and Mini-Moog synthesizers. Ruppert used a boatload… Read More Who Needs Synths? Recreate Pink Floyd Classics With Effect Pedals