EML SynKey 2001

Synthesizer by Electronic Music Laboratories

Electronic Music Laboratories released the SynKey 2001 in 1975 as a programmable paraphonic synthesizer using organ-style divide-down oscillators with interval select buttons for basic chord function. It was unique among synthesizers for storing patches on plastic punched cards that users programmed by hand with a special punch tool, with 25 pre-punched factory patches and 25 blank cards included.

Specifications

Polyphonyparaphonic
OscillatorsDivide-down
KeyboardYes
NotesProgrammable version. Patches stored on plastic punched cards.
FeaturesPunched card patch storage, interval select buttons