EML101 Restoration and Voltage Processor!
2008-07-04 by robert andrew scott
Hello, I've recently finished restoring and upgrading my EML101. And if you've got one in need of some restoration, tuning, or modification, please e-mail me. If you'd like an EML101 overhaul, I could do any or all of the following.. - Replace your filter capacitors and rebuild your power supply. - Replace the unreliable keyboard connector with a high-quality locking DIN connector. - Add an input for the S/H, so that you can use a Noise Source or other signals. The input jack would exactly match the originals, and would fit in place of one of the 8 Multiple jacks. - Replace the keyboard S/H capacitor, which stores the keyboard voltage. The new capacitor has a very tight tolerance and incredible temperature coefficient, for improved tuning stability. - Replace the keyboard bushings.. to make those clunky keys playable again! - Add a +15/-15 Volt output, for powering other modular equipment. This jack would also match the originals and would replace one more of the 8 Multiple jacks. - Fine-tune the keyboard voltages, exponential amplifiers and oscillators, as closely as possible to standard. - Replace all of the Allen screws with stainless steel Phillips screws. - Build the EML-designed Voltage Processor in an external case. The unit allows for Pulse Width Modulation, interfacing with 1V/Oct synthesizers, inverting of the envelopes, and many other useful patches. The unit can be powered from the EML101 itself, with the +15/-15 output mentioned above. I can also add toggle switches for simple patches. Mine includes on/off switches for each oscillator, a switch to patch the Sampler's LFO to the Envelope 2's trigger input, and an envelope bypass switch (useful for sustained drones, when you don't want to tape a key down). For additional information call or e-mail me, And check the photos section for some images! -Robert Scott Richmond, Virginia, USA. (540) 842-5985 otherdreams(at)gmail(dot)com