Macbeth M3XS EMS VCS3 Synthi Style

Macbeth M3XS EMS VCS3 Synthi Style For Sale

The typical M3X (see our other listings) had multi-turn oscillator tuning pots that required many rotations to go from minimum to maximum, which makes it great for precise tuning, but impossible to use for drastic pitch sweeps instruments like the EMS Synthi / VCS3 were known for. The tuning pots on these are the same type used on EMS gear, and it transforms this from a wonderfully powerful but somewhat tame musical instrument to a crazy sound effects generator (if you like tweaking knobs in realtime).

We've had around 10 of the reported 100 M3x's ever made, and this is the only one we have seen anywhere with these pots, so we're wondering if it's a one of a kind. The serial number badge shows the model as the M3XS. The different pots are obvious, but does anyone know if there's anything else different about the circuitry? We should have had our tech investigate when he was inside it servicing it but forgot to ask. :/

We paid our tech for the 6 hours of skilled synth tech time required to properly service this unit, which included rewiring the ground, replacing a broken toggle switch, cleaning and lubricating all pots and switches and recalibrating the VCOs and VCF. The value of this time plus the rarity of this unit are reflected in its price, along with the fact that it's so cool we really don't want to sell it - please email us as there's a chance we've decided to keep it after all. If so, we may instead sell what we think may be a one of a kind olive-colored M3x instead. Both units are in their original boxes. 

Here's a video of the M3XS in action: 

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