The Korg PE-1000(Polyphonic Ensemble) is a preset-based polyphonicanalog synthesizer released by Korg in 1976. It was Korg's first polyphonic synthesizer and was marketed in the US as the Univox K4.[1]
In the mid-1970s, polyphonic synthesizers had started to emerge, with the releases of the Yamaha GX-1, Oberheim 4-Voice, and Polymoog signalling a new direction in synthesis technology. Korg aiming to produced a synthesizer capable of producing true polyphonic chords, as all of their previous synthesizers had been monophonic.[2][3]
Constructing a polyphonic synth was prohibitively expensive at the time. Although string synthesizers had been available for a few years, they didn't offer the articulation of a true synthesizer. Korg's innovation involved integrating the basic features of a monosynth with the polyphonic sound generation system of string synthesizers, resulting in the release of two Polyphonic Ensemble keyboards. These instruments, the PE-1000 followed by the PE-2000, offered limited controls and primarily relied on preset sounds.[2][3]
PE-1000edit
The PE-1000 generates electric piano sounds through seven distinct presets, each defined by settings of the 'Traveler' filter first featured on the miniKORG 700 as well as an envelope generator. Although some control over the sound is possible, it operates with a single filter and envelope across all voices and lacks touch sensitivity.[4]
The PE-2000 (Polyphonic Ensemble S) is a string synthesizer, creating a richer sound than the PE-1000 through the use of three oscillators per note, possibly employing delayed and detuned variations of a single oscillator, and a built-in phaser effect. It includes eight presets, such as organ, brass, chorus, and string sounds, and was utilized by notable artists like Vangelis, Tangerine Dream, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Hawkwind.[4][1]
Referencesedit
^ abLaughton, Jay (2016-03-21). "A Brief History of String Synths". Reverb. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
^ abReid, Gordon (October 2002). "The History Of Korg: Part 1". Sound On Sound. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
^ abBjørn, Kim (2022-01-01). Patch & Tweak with KORG. Bjooks. p. 174. ISBN978-8799999552.
^ abReid, Gordon (April 1998). "Korg Minikorg Family [Retrozone]". Sound On Sound. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
External Linksedit
Korg PE-1000 on Vintage Synth Explorer
Korg PE-2000 on Vintage Synth Explorer
April 12, 2024
korg, polyphonic, ensemble, korg, 1000, polyphonic, ensemble, preset, based, polyphonic, analog, synthesizer, released, korg, 1976, korg, first, polyphonic, synthesizer, marketed, univox, 1000korg, 1000manufacturerkorgdates1976, 1979technical, specificationspo. The Korg PE 1000 Polyphonic Ensemble is a preset based polyphonic analog synthesizer released by Korg in 1976 It was Korg s first polyphonic synthesizer and was marketed in the US as the Univox K4 1 Korg Polyphonic Ensemble PE 1000Korg PE 1000ManufacturerKorgDates1976 1979Technical specificationsPolyphonyFullTimbrality1Oscillator1 VCO per noteLFONoneSynthesis typeSubtractive synthesisFilter1 low pass 1 high passAttenuator1 attack and sustainAftertouch expressionnoVelocity expressionnoStorage memoryNoneInput outputKeyboard61 KeysLeft hand controlTraveler Expression Damper pedal control Glide pedal controlExternal control1 4 Phone Jack Mono Out Contents 1 Background 2 PE 1000 3 PE 2000 4 References 5 External LinksBackground editIn the mid 1970s polyphonic synthesizers had started to emerge with the releases of the Yamaha GX 1 Oberheim 4 Voice and Polymoog signalling a new direction in synthesis technology Korg aiming to produced a synthesizer capable of producing true polyphonic chords as all of their previous synthesizers had been monophonic 2 3 Constructing a polyphonic synth was prohibitively expensive at the time Although string synthesizers had been available for a few years they didn t offer the articulation of a true synthesizer Korg s innovation involved integrating the basic features of a monosynth with the polyphonic sound generation system of string synthesizers resulting in the release of two Polyphonic Ensemble keyboards These instruments the PE 1000 followed by the PE 2000 offered limited controls and primarily relied on preset sounds 2 3 PE 1000 editThe PE 1000 generates electric piano sounds through seven distinct presets each defined by settings of the Traveler filter first featured on the miniKORG 700 as well as an envelope generator Although some control over the sound is possible it operates with a single filter and envelope across all voices and lacks touch sensitivity 4 PE 2000 edit nbsp Korg PE 2000 underneath an ARP 2600 clone The PE 2000 Polyphonic Ensemble S is a string synthesizer creating a richer sound than the PE 1000 through the use of three oscillators per note possibly employing delayed and detuned variations of a single oscillator and a built in phaser effect It includes eight presets such as organ brass chorus and string sounds and was utilized by notable artists like Vangelis Tangerine Dream Jean Michel Jarre and Hawkwind 4 1 References edit a b Laughton Jay 2016 03 21 A Brief History of String Synths Reverb Retrieved 2024 04 08 a b Reid Gordon October 2002 The History Of Korg Part 1 Sound On Sound Retrieved 2024 04 08 a b Bjorn Kim 2022 01 01 Patch amp Tweak with KORG Bjooks p 174 ISBN 978 8799999552 a b Reid Gordon April 1998 Korg Minikorg Family Retrozone Sound On Sound Retrieved 2024 04 08 External Links editKorg PE 1000 on Vintage Synth Explorer Korg PE 2000 on Vintage Synth Explorer Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Korg Polyphonic Ensemble P amp oldid 1218048749, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
