EMS Synthi KB1 (Curved)

The last couple of years I've been working on re-making vintage synthesizers as 3D artworks. My love for vintage synthesizers, drum machines and other electronic devices lies in the esthetic beauty of these machines and the pre-digital, nostalgic feel they have. Having to carefully study these machines made me like them even more. The idea that these complex electronic circuits, designed by a handful of people, have shaped our popular music keeps inspiring me to digitally reproduce them. Modeling them in 3D is my way of saying thank you. The EMS Synthi KB1 is quite a special synthesizer, because only one prototype was made (for 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' prog rock band Yes). Because of this a lot of my time went into researching what the labels on the synthesizer actually read. In order to replicate it I had to carefully study all it's little details. I absolutely love the sliders, knobs and colors on this synth. It's a true beauty. made in Cinema 4D 3240x4050 px