Korg Polyphonic Ensemble P

Korg Polyphonic Ensemble PE-2000
Manufacturer	Korg
Dates	1976 - 1979
Technical specifications
Polyphony	3
Timbrality	1
Oscillator	1 VCO per note
LFO	None
Synthesis type	Subtractive synthesis
Filter	1 Resonant low pass, 1 resonant high pass
Attenuator	1 Envelope attack and sustain
Storage memory	None
Effects	Chorus
Input/output
Keyboard	48 Keys
Left-hand control	Traveler Expression, Damper pedal control, Glide pedal control
External control	1/4" Phone Jack, Mono Out

Overview

The Korg's Polyphonic Ensemble PE-2000 is a preset-based analogue orchestral instrument synthesizers and 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.

Sounds

Eight sounds are available: Brass, Electric Piano, Harpsichord and Clavichord, Piano, Pipe Organ, Strings, and "Control".[3]

Models

• PE-1000 (For percussive sounds) 68 Keys[4]
• PE-2000 (For percussive sounds) 68 Keys

S Models

(For strings sounds) 48 keys

Notable users

• Vangelis
• Jean-Michel Jarre[5]
• Hawkwind[6]
• Tangerine Dream
• Edgar Froese
• Space
• Alvvays
• Kebu

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 Polyphonic Ensemble P | Vintage Synth Explorer". www.vintagesynth.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
5. "Korg Poly Ensemble PE-2000". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
6. "Korg Poly Ensemble PE-2000". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-06-21.