analogika Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Jesus, what is going on with these guys…! Wow. I‘m guessing five figures, for sure. https://synthanatomy.com/2024/01/korg-ps-3300-fs-a-full-scale-reissue-of-the-ultra-rare-poly-analog-synthesizer.html 5 Quote "The Angels of Libra are in the European vanguard of the [retro soul] movement" (Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk) The Drawbars | off jazz organ trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 That's a lot of analog hardware. Per Wiki: The unique feature of 48-note polyphony means that each unit has 48 oscillators (technically 12 oscillators and 36 frequency dividers), 48 low-pass filters, 48 envelope generators, and 48 amplifiers. Combining the 3 units, this makes for a total of 144 oscillators (technically 36 oscillators and 108 frequency dividers), 144 filters, 144 envelope generators, and 144 amplifiers. 😅 💪💪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Woodward Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Wow, beautiful. Korg are owning Namm so far 3 Quote Korg Grandstage 73, Keystage 61, Mac Mini M1, Logic Pro X (Pigments, Korg Legacy Collection, Wavestate LE, Sylenth), iPad Pro 12.9 M2 (6th gen), iPad 9th gen, Scarlett 2i2, Presonus Eris E3.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K K Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Wow indeed. I'm not worthy ! I'll need a bigger credit card. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 That is a bold move. I can only imagine the price point. Which means Behringer will do the 3200 and have it out about the same time. 1 1 Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 This will be a very limited run. How many do you think. 50? 25? 10? A Korg or Roland Custom Shop would be cool. How much for a new fully accurate JP-8? 1 Quote "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed A. Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 42 minutes ago, ElmerJFudd said: That is a bold move. I can only imagine the price point. Which means Behringer will do the 3200 and have it out about the same time. Korg’s big enough to sue the crap out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, CEB said: This will be a very limited run. How many do you think. 50? 25? 10? Considering this synth was first produced in 1977 and no shortage of hardware and software on the market, 10 seems about right.😁😎 2 Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 4 hours ago, ElmerJFudd said: That is a bold move. I can only imagine the price point. Which means Behringer will do the 3200 and have it out about the same time. 1 2 Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 8 hours ago, Tusker said: That's a lot of analog hardware. Per Wiki: The unique feature of 48-note polyphony means that each unit has 48 oscillators (technically 12 oscillators and 36 frequency dividers), 48 low-pass filters, 48 envelope generators, and 48 amplifiers. Combining the 3 units, this makes for a total of 144 oscillators (technically 36 oscillators and 108 frequency dividers), 144 filters, 144 envelope generators, and 144 amplifiers. 😅 💪💪 The news item on Synthtopia says 49 voice polyphony. https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2024/01/22/korg-reissues-rare-ps-3300-semi-modular-polysynth/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 6 hours ago, Paul Woodward said: Wow, beautiful. Korg are owning Namm so far Yet no new Kronos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 14 minutes ago, Radagast said: The news item on Synthtopia says 49 voice polyphony. Korg has outdone themselves!! 😅 👍 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mate stubb Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Wow. Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 5 hours ago, CEB said: This will be a very limited run. How many do you think. 50? 25? 10? There must be several hundred well heeled collectors world wide who would consider this a must add. My guess? 500. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 The Schmidt 8-voice cost $25k. I'm curious what this will cost? Quote "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamanzarek Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Gino Vannelli with brother Joe on keys were users of the PS-3300 and PS-3100 on their 1978 album Brother to Brother and live shows. You might catch a glimpse of a PS in this live show when they take the camera off of Gino. . 2 Quote Gibson G101, Fender Rhodes Piano Bass, Vox Continental, RMI Electra-Piano and Harpsichord 300A, Hammond M102A, Hohner Combo Pianet, OB8, Matrix 12, Jupiter 6, Prophet 5 rev. 2, Pro-One, CS70M, CP35, PX-5S, WK-3800, Stage 3 Compact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Sonic State sez cost is $13k https://sonicstate.com/news/2024/01/22/korg-re-release-the-legendary-ps-3300/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunspot Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 56 minutes ago, GovernorSilver said: Sonic State sez cost is $13k Lol, hell of a deal...what is the effing point. Reissue an old classic and make it sheer unobtainium but for only the wealthy... I'm sure Elon will enjoy playing with his for about 5 minutes before he gets bored and throws it in his Tesla Gigafactory dumpster in the parking lot 1 Quote The Players: OB-X8, Numa Compact 2X, Kawai K5000S, cheap Korean guitars/basses, Roland TD-1KV e-drums. Eurorack/Banana modular, Synth/FX DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 31 minutes ago, sunspot said: Lol, hell of a deal...what is the effing point. Reissue an old classic and make it sheer unobtainium but for only the wealthy... I'm sure Elon will enjoy playing with his for about 5 minutes before he gets bored and throws it in his Tesla Gigafactory dumpster in the parking lot I dunno I'm just the messenger here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed A. Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, CEB said: The Schmidt 8-voice cost $25k. I'm curious what this will cost? Korg has economy of scale that Schmidt doesn't have. They could make something more complex at a fraction of the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad’Dib Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Nice idea that KORG is doing this? However, I foresee a problem? A lot of people will buy this, just to turn around and resell it at a higher price, on Reverb.com or eBay! Just like when they released the ARP 2600 FS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnector Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 While they're at it, there's lotsa room on top of the keyboard module for a ribbon controller. Shoulda, coulda... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Its a brilliant slice of vintage fun, but I think I'd go for the $49 Cherry Audio version first. $13K can buy you a very handsome home rig, or add big fins to the one you already have. Korg may as well label it with a new logo, "Vanity Line." No one outside of Our Kind is likely to be impressed for long and it seems like a bit of a waste unless you dive into it. I have to beat my same old drum about commitment, because its not a synth you should take up too lightly. It deserves to be one of the main 3 synths you use on an album, not just a show-off piece with a sock draped over one side. Quote "I like that rapper with the bullet in his nose!" "Yeah, Bulletnose! One sneeze and the whole place goes up!" ~ "King of the Hill" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 16 minutes ago, Muad’Dib said: Nice idea that KORG is doing this? However, I foresee a problem? A lot of people will buy this, just to turn around and resell it at a higher price, on Reverb.com or eBay! Just like when they released the ARP 2600 FS. If someone pays $20K for one on Reverb, you should call the producers of "Hoarders" and say "Have I got a mark for you!" 🙄 2 Quote "I like that rapper with the bullet in his nose!" "Yeah, Bulletnose! One sneeze and the whole place goes up!" ~ "King of the Hill" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K K Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 hours ago, sunspot said: Lol, hell of a deal...what is the effing point. Reissue an old classic and make it sheer unobtainium but for only the wealthy... 13 K$ for that Korg monster is peanuts compared to the recently reissued Moog 55 at 35 K$ and "Emerson" Moog Modular System at 150 K$. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunspot Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 44 minutes ago, K K said: 13 K$ for that Korg monster is peanuts compared to the recently reissued Moog 55 at 35 K$ and "Emerson" Moog Modular System at 150 K$. Are we seriously making this argument at this point? After watching everyone talk about how the Oberheim OB-X8 was unobtainium at $5K retail? And this pompous Korg reissue is at 2.5x, the price of a brand new HVAC house unit? "Let them eat cake" I guess. Quote The Players: OB-X8, Numa Compact 2X, Kawai K5000S, cheap Korean guitars/basses, Roland TD-1KV e-drums. Eurorack/Banana modular, Synth/FX DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K K Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Well, the PS-3100 and PS-3300 certainly made Emerson happy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 It is less expensive than I expected. 1 Quote "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Cornish Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 There are moments when I think about owning a vintage monster like a Fairlight/Synclavier/DX1/CS80, but then I remember I have Korg’s AN-1 in the Kronos with 80 voices, 2 CS80’s worth of AN in the Montage M, 20,000x the sampling power of the Fairlight in any of 10 different workstations, and I still can’t hear myself enough in the mix for any of it to matter much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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