Korg PS-3300 - one of the rarest synthesizers in music history is back
6 days ago
- The PS-3300, originally produced from 1977 to 1981 with fewer than 50 units, is one of the rarest and most coveted synthesizers in music history, known for its lush, expansive sounds.
- A faithful reproduction of the PS-3300 has been revived by its original creator, Fumio Mieda, and Korg's engineering team, blending meticulous craftsmanship with modern reliability and limited availability.
- The purchasing process involves registering interest, confirming registration, receiving notification of go-live, and ordering on a first pay, first served basis due to extremely limited stock releases.
- The PS-3300 combines three PSU-3301 sound generator units into a semi-modular system, featuring polyphonic analogue design, microtuning capabilities, and abundant patch points for creative sound exploration.
- Key features include a three-band resonator for dynamic effects, a dedicated tuning mode to honor the original's 'ritual of tuning,' and handcrafted construction with modern components, making it a limited-edition instrument.
- The synthesizer includes a custom hard case, 49-key keyboard without velocity support but with aftertouch, 49 voices, multiple connectivity options, and weighs 21.3 kg for the main unit and 8.2 kg for the keyboard.