Korg to reissue 1970s synth, PS-3300
New full-sized versions of one of the manufacturer's rarest synths will be made to order
Korg is bringing one of its rarest old synths, the PS-3300, back into production.
Originally launched in 1977, the large, semi-modular synth was designed by engineer Fumio Mieda. Featuring 48 voices, only 50 were made between 1977 and 1981 before Korg decided to cease production of the instrument.
New versions of the synth, set to named the PS-3300 FS, will be largely the same and replicate the bulky size of the original product. They will, however, now come with MIDI and USB connectivity, as well as patch memory, while the addition of another key will mean the instrument will be 49-voiced.
The reproduction of the PS-3300 follows on from Korg's decision in recent years to bring back other iconic machines, such as the MS-20, ARP ODYSSEY and ARP 2600.
Yoshihito Yamada, Korg's chief engineer of analogue synths, said in a statement: "Bringing back to life these legendary machines is not only a process of reproducing circuits and sounds, but also of learning and embracing the essence of the philosophy and development of synthesisers.
"Through this project I was able to relive the history of Korg and a critical moment in the evolution of our synthesisers. This was an extremely valuable experience that provided an opportunity for Korg's philosophy and technology to be carried on to future generations."
Orders are expected to be taken from later this year, with the synths set to be made available for a rumoured price of €13,000. Original designer Mieda has been consulted on the recreation of the product.
Find out more via Korg's website.
Earlier this month, the synth manufacturer unveiled the long-awaited microKorg 2.
