Korg Polyphonic Ensemble P

The Korg's Polyphonic Ensemble P / PE-1000 (Univox K4) is a preset-based analogue orchestral instrument synthesizer. It was released by Korg in 1976[1] and was manufactured in Japan. Each key has a separate oscillator,[2] which allows detuning between notes to thicken the sound.

Korg Polyphonic Ensemble PE-1000
ManufacturerKorg
Dates1976 - 1979
Technical specifications
PolyphonyFull
Timbrality1
Oscillator1 VCO per note (PE1000)
LFONone
Synthesis typeSubtractive synthesis
Filter1 Resonant low pass, 1 resonant high pass
Attenuator1 Envelope attack and sustain
Storage memoryNone
EffectsChorus
Input/output
Keyboard61 Keys
Left-hand controlTraveler Expression, Damper pedal control, Glide pedal control
External control1/4" Phone Jack, Mono Out

Sounds

A push-button selector located on the front panel allows different settings to be chosen, including 7 presets : Brass, Electric Piano, Harpsichord and Clavichord, Piano, Pipe Organ, Strings; in addition, there is a "Control" setting, which enables the users to create their own sounds using the front pannel controls. The presets are not changeable, and no custom setting can be saved.[3]

  • Polyphonic Ensemble S / PE-2000 (For sustained sounds) 48 Keys

The similar-looking PE2000 (K5), for sustained sounds, was actually a very different instrument, with a shorter 48 note keyboard and using divide-down technology rather than individual oscillators.

  • ES50 Lambda

1979 replacement for the PE1000 and PE2000.

Notable users

References
  1. "Korg Polyphonic Ensemble P | Vintage Synth Explorer". www.vintagesynth.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  2. "Korg PE-1000 Polyphonic Ensemble". Soundgas - Classic & Vintage Recording Gear, Effects And Instruments. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  3. "till-kopper.de - Korg PE-1000 (Poly Ensemble)". till-kopper.de. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  4. "Korg Poly Ensemble PE-2000". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
  5. "Korg Poly Ensemble PE-2000". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
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