2025: A discrete version of the PA234 vintage amplifier IC
I have started a small research project to design a discrete version of the General Electric (GE) PA234 silicon monolithic power audio amplifier, as used in the mk1 E.M.S VCS3 and Synthi A vintage synthesizers.
For the latest information see here
R.I.P. Peter Zinovieff (1933–2021), a pioneer and true visionary.
A link to the excellent Sound On Sound interview with Peter from 2016 can be found here.
About us
We develop custom interface modules for classic synthesisers made by Electronic Music Studios (EMS): the Synthi A, AKS and VCS3. Our interfaces and expansion units are specially developed to interface external effects units, control sources, modular synthesisers, MIDI sequencers and more to the Synthi A, AKS and VCS3 (Mk1 and Mk2) synthesisers. All units are hand made, built to a high standard and employ original Synthi-style control knobs, jack sockets and panel layouts as well as carefully chosen case designs (including the use of Afrormosia hardwood to match the VCS3) to complement a users existing Synthi products.
‘Digitana’ was the name given by Peter Zinovieff to the first few Synthi 100’s sold. It is a hybrid of the words ‘Digital’ and ‘Analogue’.
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Important disclaimer
All products on this website use Digitana Electronic’s original designs, with the exception of the EMS Synthi Hi-Fli re-release, which is built under license from EMS. No use is made of EMS circuits or other intellectual property belonging to EMS. Digitana Electronics is not affiliated to EMS, which is run by Robin Wood.
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