{"product_id":"arturia-sem-v-version-3-electronic-delivery","title":"Arturia SEM V - Version 3 - Electronic Delivery","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMORE THAN A RESEMBLANCE\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA giant has come back to life. Oberheim's legendary SEM - Synthesizer Expander Module - is back for the first time as a high-end software emulation; the \u003cstrong\u003eArturia SEM V\u003c\/strong\u003e powered by Arturia's exclusive TAE® technology.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003chr\u003e   \u003ch3\u003eA little bit of history...\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThroughout the early 70’s, Tom Oberheim quickly gained a reputation as a talented effects manufacturer. His company Oberheim Electronics notably engineered the Maestro Ring Modulator and Phase Shifter which had a huge success on the US market.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfter gaining experience as an official dealer for ARP Synthesizers in Los Angeles, he designed the Synthesizer Expander Module (SEM) with the help of Dave Rossum of E-mu Systems. It made its debut in May 1974 at the Audio Engineering Society Convention in L.A.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe SEM was one of the world’s first self-contained synthesizer modules. It was primarily developed as a convenient solution for musicians who wanted to set up sequences without tying up more valuable synths. The SEM also worked very well as an expander to fatten up the tone of other synthesizers like the Minimoog or the ARP Odyssey.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003chr\u003e   \u003ch3\u003eA faithful reproduction\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe original SEM has particular characteristics for which it is loved by many musicians to this day. SEM V brings back the sound and special characteristics in an accurate virtual emulation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe SEM V modules have been faithfully modeled using TAE® (True Analog Emulation), Arturia’s proprietary technology that precisely models the behavior of analog circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnd the results speak for themselves: SEM V is a stunningly accurate virtual instrument that delivers the same acoustic properties as the original.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSoon the SEM gained a popularity of its own, thanks to the unique sounds generated by its innovative multimode filter.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTom expanded upon this success by creating polyphonic synthesizers that were basically combinations of the SEM with a digital keyboard in one carry-case. Besides the OB series, Oberheim extended its line with popular synthesizers such as the Matrix 6, -12 and -1000.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSadly, in 1985 Oberheim Electronics folded. However, the brand name and some of its products were carried forward one company after another. And then to the joy of synth enthusiasts, as of 2009 Tom started producing updated versions of his early synthesizers again.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOscillators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all components of SEM V, Arturia modeled the two oscillators with the utmost respect for the properties of the original circuit. They replicate the exact sawtooth and variable-width pulse waveforms present in the original.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn a control level, the SEM V interface also duplicates the behavior of the dual-concentric knobs for coarse and fine tuning, with a right-click\/drag activating the fine adjust mode (as it does for most parameters).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 12 dB\/octave multimode filter is one of the most remarkable modules in the SEM. In many ways it helped define the sonic identity of Oberheim, because it shaped a diverse range of sounds that were almost impossible to get on other synthesizers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSEM V carefully models the four modes of the filter (low-pass, high-pass, notch and band-pass). Our commitment to recreating each detail means that you can either switch to band-pass mode or sweep through the other three modes simply by turning the knob clockwise.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADS Envelopes and Modulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e The particular response of the ADS envelopes is accurately reproduced, as are the VCF mixer and all modulation knobs and switches, so you’ll be able to nail any of the classic SEM tones.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eAnalog masterpiece revisited\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAccurately recreating the tone, waveshapes, multimode 12 dB\/octave filter and other detailed characteristics, SEM V delivers all the deep analog sounds that made its grand ancestor so unique and praised. The voice programmer mode allows you to recreate the sound of the huge and rare 8 Voice.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eUber mine of sound\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe SEM is known as a bass and lead machine but this recreation extends it well beyond the original. Its sound pallet extends to moving 8 voice pads, acid arpeggios and even electronic percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eExpanded Creativity\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhile the SEM was a great synth, Arturia wanted to make it even better. They added new innovations like the sub-oscillator for deep basses. A second LFO with more waveforms, and the modulation matrix greatly expands the sonic capabilities of the SEM. Add to this the arpeggiator and Key Follow modulator and you get one super powered synth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arturia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47248217211017,"sku":"64494","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/8706\/5737\/files\/arturia-sem-v-1_d15997c0-ef4d-4858-a89e-602fead25657.jpg?v=1784047192","url":"https:\/\/vintage-king-staging.myshopify.com\/products\/arturia-sem-v-version-3-electronic-delivery","provider":"Vintage King Staging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}