iVCS3 for pc

iVCS3 for Pc

Published by apeSoft on 2024-07-14

  • Category: Music
  • License: $14.99
  • Current version: 3.5.1
  • File size: 105.62 MB
  • Compatibility: Windows 11/Windows 10

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★ ★ ★ iVCS3 Overview

       

What is iVCS3? The iVCS3 app is the official EMS VCS3 emulator that recreates the iconic portable synthesizer created in 1969 by Peter Zinovieff's EMS company. The VCS3 was popular among progressive rock bands and was used on recordings by Pink Floyd, The Who, Jean Michel Jarre, and many others. The app features three oscillators, a noise generator, two input amplifiers, a ring modulator, a voltage controlled low pass filter, a trapezoid envelope generator, a joy-stick controller, a voltage controlled spring reverb unit, and two stereo output amplifiers. The VCS3 uses a patch board matrix to connect its components together.



Software Features and Description

1. The VCS3 has three oscillators (in reality, the first 2 oscillators are normal oscillators and the 3rd an LFO or Low Frequency Oscillator), a noise generator, two input amplifiers, a ring modulator, a 18dB/octave (pre-1974) or 24dB/octave (after 1974) voltage controlled low pass filter (VCF), a trapezoid envelope generator, joy-stick controller, voltage controlled spring reverb unit and 2 stereo output amplifiers.

2. The VCS3 was quite popular among progressive rock bands and was used on recordings by The Alan Parsons Project, Jean Michel Jarre, Hawkwind, Brian Eno (with Roxy Music), King Crimson, The Who, Gong, and Pink Floyd, among many others.

3. Well-known examples of its use are on The Who track "Won't Get Fooled Again" (as an external sound processor, in this case with Pete Townshend running the signal of a Lowrey Organ through the VCS3's filter and low frequency oscillators) on Who's Next.

4. Although the VCS3 is often used for generating sound effects due to lack of built-in keyboard, there were external keyboard controllers for melodic play.

5. Unlike most modular synthesizer systems which use cables to link components together, the VCS3 uses a distinctive patch board matrix into which pins are inserted in order to connect its components together.

6. The VCS3 was also a staple at the BBC’s Radiophonic Workshop, and was a regular (and most frightening) sound generator for the Dr Who TV series.

7. Pink Floyd's "On the Run" (from The Dark Side of the Moon) made use of its oscillators, filter and noise generator, as well as the sequencer.

8. The VCS3 was more or less the first portable commercially available synthesizer—portable in the sense that the VCS 3 was housed entirely in a small, wooden case.

9. The DK1 in 1969 was an early velocity sensitive monophonic keyboard for VCS3 with an extra VCO and VCA.

10. The VCS3 was created in 1969 by Peter Zinovieff's EMS company.

11. Also in 1972, Synthi AKS was released, and its digital sequencer with a touch-sensitive flat keyboard, KS sequencer, and its mechanical keyboard version, DKS, were also released.

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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:



Select Windows version:

  1. Windows 10
  2. Windows 11

Install iVCS3 app on your Windows in 4 steps below:


  1. Download an Android emulator for PC:
    Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

  2. Install the emulator:
    On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

  3. Using iVCS3 on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:
    • Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "iVCS3"
    • The search will reveal the iVCS3 app icon. Open, then click "Install".
    • Once iVCS3 is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including iVCS3.
    • Now enjoy iVCS3 on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC


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Get APK for PC → apeSoft 4.84 3.5.1


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iVCS3 functions

- Official EMS VCS3 emulator

- Recreates the iconic portable synthesizer created in 1969

- Used on recordings by Pink Floyd, The Who, Jean Michel Jarre, and many others

- Features three oscillators, a noise generator, two input amplifiers, a ring modulator, a voltage controlled low pass filter, a trapezoid envelope generator, a joy-stick controller, a voltage controlled spring reverb unit, and two stereo output amplifiers

- Uses a patch board matrix to connect its components together

- External keyboard controllers for melodic play, including the DK1 and DK2

- Digital sequencer with a touch-sensitive flat keyboard, KS sequencer, and its mechanical keyboard version, DKS, were also released.


Pros:

- The iVCS3 is a faithful recreation of the VCS3 synth, which is great for those who want to experiment with vintage sounds.

- The app offers a lot of variety and programmability, making it a top contender among other synth apps for iOS.

- The sound quality is impressive and can create amazing sounds.


Cons:

- The UI/UX can be confusing, and some users may prefer to see some modern improvements to the interface.

- There may be issues when using the app as an AUv3 plugin in Cubasis 2, such as no presets showing up and limited controls.



Top Pcmac Reviews

  • Great Wayback machine

    By AzeotropeETOH (Pcmac user)

    The thing I love most about this synth is that it takes me back in time, when most “electronic” music was made with a tape recorder and a razor blade for editing. The VCS3 arose about the same time as the original minimoog and the ARP2600. All were out of reach for financial reasons at that time. Now I have two out of three to experiment with sounds as I see fit. The this app has been the best source for the arcane sounds I like the most.
  • Amazing tool and very fun

    By chili_palmero (Pcmac user)

    I can't believe nobody else has reviewed this app yet. It easily makes the top five best synth apps for iOS. I have most of them. This is easily as interesting as anything moog is putting out if not more so. There is a lot of variety and programmability and its well worth the price in my opinion. I have not yet encountered any bugs but will report if I do.
  • Wonderful, with issues

    By Tilden Thorne (Pcmac user)

    First, I love the sound of this synth! It is nostalgic while remaining useful. That said, I have some issues using it as an AUv3 plugin in Cubasis 2. No presets show up and there are no controls beyond a scant few. All I am left with is a never ending tone that can be selected by Cubasis’ keyboard. I hope there is a fix for this or one is in the works. As of now, I cannot use it as an AUv3 which was what I purchased it for. If this gets fixed, instant 5 star synth.
  • Favorite synth I own (I own them all...)

    By _AGNDA_ (Pcmac user)

    Truly is my favorite iOS synth, with the exception that the UI is super confusing. I know its a faithful recreation of the synth its modeled after, but I’d still like to see a few “modern” improvements to the UI/UX. Overall tho a 5 star synth for what the amazing sounds it can make. Highly recommend!

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