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The VCS3's ability to process external audio and create "insane" electronic effects made it a favorite for legendary artists: The Story Behind The EMS VCS3 in the 1970s, part 1 It is a relationship, not a tool

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It was one of the first commercially available portable synthesizers, housed in a small wooden case, contrasting with the room-sized cabinets of contemporary Moog or Buchla systems. Expression Tools: The machine includes a distinctive joystick controller

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Purists often criticize the oscillators for sounding "thin" or "harsh" compared to the lush sawtooth waves of a Minimoog. But this harshness was the VCS-3’s secret weapon. It cut through a mix like a razor. It sounded industrial, clinical, and at times, fiercely aggressive. It was the perfect sound for the burgeoning genres of progressive rock and experimental electronica.