The EMS Vocoder 2000

British-designed 16-channel analog vocoder originally created by Tim Orr for Electronic Music Studios (EMS) in the late 1970s. Revered for its distinct balance of mechanical sci-fi robotic tones and pristine human intelligibility, it remains a holy grail processor used by legendary artists like Kraftwerk, Vangelis, and Electric Light Orchestra.

Here is a rare opportunity to own an absolute masterpiece of synthesizer history. This is not just any EMS Vocoder 2000 Mark 2; this specific unit has recently undergone a complete electronic overhaul, restoration, and precision calibration by Portabellabz (Constantin Papageorgiadis), the world’s leading authority on vintage EMS equipment.

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Listed18 hours ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Vocoder 2000 - black face - mark II
Categories
Year
  • 1982
Made In
  • United Kingdom
Analog / Digital
  • Analog
Polyphony
  • 16 Voices

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