RITM-2 | РИТМ-2 Analog One-Voice Soviet Synthesizer [Gold Face, serial #5100] [Restoration & Repair], June 1988, made in USSR

Link: ruskeys

Description

This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.

Specifications:

Keyboard's volume, octave	2,5
Total audible range, octave	5,5 from 'F' contra-octave to 'C' fourth octave
The error of pitch in module, %	0,2
generator drift over 4 hours of continuous work in module, max	1,0
Frequency change of the main generator, tone	+/- 1,0
output amplitude, min, V	0,775
Volume range control, dB	60
Mains voltage, V, frequency 50 Hz	220 within +/- 10%
Power consumption, max, W	10
Dimensions, mm	600x400x200
Weight, kg	9

RITM-2 | РИТМ-2 Analog One-Voice Soviet Synthesizer [Black Face], 1987, made in USSR

Link: ruskeys

Description

This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.

Specifications:

Keyboard's volume, octave	2,5
Total audible range, octave	5,5 from 'F' contra-octave to 'C' fourth octave
The error of pitch in module, %	0,2
generator drift over 4 hours of continuous work in module, max	1,0
Frequency change of the main generator, tone	+/- 1,0
output amplitude, min, V	0,775
Volume range control, dB	60
Mains voltage, V, frequency 50 Hz	220 within +/- 10%
Power consumption, max, W	10
Dimensions, mm	600x400x200
Weight, kg	9

RITM-2 | РИТМ-2 Analog One-Voice Soviet Synthesizer [Black Face], 1987, made in USSR

Link: ruskeys

Description

This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.

Specifications:

Keyboard's volume, octave	2,5
Total audible range, octave	5,5 from 'F' contra-octave to 'C' fourth octave
The error of pitch in module, %	0,2
generator drift over 4 hours of continuous work in module, max	1,0
Frequency change of the main generator, tone	+/- 1,0
output amplitude, min, V	0,775
Volume range control, dB	60
Mains voltage, V, frequency 50 Hz	220 within +/- 10%
Power consumption, max, W	10
Dimensions, mm	600е400е200
Weight, kg	9

RITM-2 | РИТМ-2 Analog One-Voice Soviet Synthesizer [Silver Face], 1989, made in USSR

Link: ruskeys

Description

This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.

Specifications:

Keyboard's volume, octave	2,5
Total audible range, octave	5,5 from 'F' contra-octave to 'C' fourth octave
The error of pitch in module, %	0,2
generator drift over 4 hours of continuous work in module, max	1,0
Frequency change of the main generator, tone	+/- 1,0
output amplitude, min, V	0,775
Volume range control, dB	60
Mains voltage, V, frequency 50 Hz	220 within +/- 10%
Power consumption, max, W	10
Dimensions, mm	600е400е200
Weight, kg	9

RITM-1 | РИТМ-1

Description Museum of the Soviet Synth

Ritm-1 is a solid keyboard organ manufactured by the Kirov factory, having a 5-octave keyboard providing the possibility of split sounds of the right and the left sections, a built-in rhythm box and the function of auto accompaniment with various styles. The instrument can play organ sounds, string and imitation of wind instruments, also a percussion click. Different registers are provided for variation of organ sounds, basses, accompaniment, etc.; balance level between parts section and adjust of other sound modes is also provided for. Among the effects delivered by Ritm-1 are frequency vibrato, slide, tremolo, percussion, and sustain. A volume pedal available too. The organ is placed into a wood hard case; the weight is about 30 kg.

Functions of the accompaniment section:

• Styles: Waltz, Swing, Rumba, Samba, Bossanova, Foxtrot, Rhythm-and-Blues
• Rhythm start, bass level, volume, tempo
• Start knobs: keyboard, auto
• Accompaniment: tone, percussion

The section of balance and levels:

• Left manual and bass: 16', 8', 4' + 2'2/3 + 2' + 1'; accompaniment/left manual
• Right manual: 16', 8', 4', 2'2/3, 2', 1'; balance percussion/accompaniment

Section of percussion, additional sounds and effects:

• Bass, solo, alto, oboe, trumpet, violin; 16', 8', 4', 2'2/3, 2', 1'; perc/ tremolo on, glide
• Effects: balance perc/tremolo, vibrato frequency and depth, percussion depth, tremolo freq, sustain

Rear panel: pedal input, line output, fuse, power plug, power on

Sounds

Name	Size	Name	Size
ritm1_1.zip	160Kb	ritm1_2.zip	81Kb
ritm1_3.zip	314Kb	ritm1_4.zip	274Kb

Ritm - 1 | Manual | Schematics

 

RITM-2 | РИТМ-2 Analog One-Voice Soviet Synthesizer [Silver Face], 1990, made in USSR

 

Link: ruskeys

Description

This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.

Specifications:

Keyboard's volume, octave	2,5
Total audible range, octave	5,5 from 'F' contra-octave to 'C' fourth octave
The error of pitch in module, %	0,2
generator drift over 4 hours of continuous work in module, max	1,0
Frequency change of the main generator, tone	+/- 1,0
output amplitude, min, V	0,775
Volume range control, dB	60
Mains voltage, V, frequency 50 Hz	220 within +/- 10%
Power consumption, max, W	10
Dimensions, mm	600е400е200
Weight, kg	9

RITM-2 | РИТМ-2 Analog One-Voice Soviet Synthesizer CV Gate modification [Silver Face], 1990, made in USSR

 

Link: ruskeys

Description

This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.

Specifications:

Keyboard's volume, octave	2,5
Total audible range, octave	5,5 from 'F' contra-octave to 'C' fourth octave
The error of pitch in module, %	0,2
generator drift over 4 hours of continuous work in module, max	1,0
Frequency change of the main generator, tone	+/- 1,0
output amplitude, min, V	0,775
Volume range control, dB	60
Mains voltage, V, frequency 50 Hz	220 within +/- 10%
Power consumption, max, W	10
Dimensions, mm	600е400е200
Weight, kg	9

RITM-2 | РИТМ-2 Analog One-Voice Soviet Synthesizer [Gold Face], 1988, made in USSR

Link: ruskeys

Description

This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.

Specifications:

Keyboard's volume, octave	2,5
Total audible range, octave	5,5 from 'F' contra-octave to 'C' fourth octave
The error of pitch in module, %	0,2
generator drift over 4 hours of continuous work in module, max	1,0
Frequency change of the main generator, tone	+/- 1,0
output amplitude, min, V	0,775
Volume range control, dB	60
Mains voltage, V, frequency 50 Hz	220 within +/- 10%
Power consumption, max, W	10
Dimensions, mm	600е400е200
Weight, kg	9

Ritm Rhythm-Boxes Analog Rhythm Machine | Ритм, 1976, made in USSR

 

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A vintage drum synthesizer Ritm was manufactured in 1976. The rhythm box has 20 preset patterns of various styles (Foxtrot, Swing, Rock 1-4, Bosanova 1-2, Tango, Habanera, March 1-2, Waltz 1-2, Samba, Bayon, Mambo, Cha-cha, Rumba, Begin) making it possible to change a tempo and a general timbre (high frequencies), to turn on/off individual drum, brush, and cymbal individually, and to adjust the main volume. In addition, a start-and-stop key and a button of style variation are available.

On a rear panel is located a slot with a power AC, power cord and line output cable.

Sound:

• /sounds/ritmbox1.zip
• /sounds/ritmbox2.zip
• /sounds/ritmbox3.zip

RITM-2 | РИТМ-2 Analog One-Voice Soviet Synthesizer CV Gate modification!!!, 1987, made in USSR

Link: ruskeys

Description

This synthesizer was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments' factory in 1984, designer - Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both for educational needs and creating different musical effects. This synthesizer can be used with an acoustic amplifier which has a response of 0,775. There is a possibility to use a low frequency amplifier such as radio receiver, TV and tape recorder. The quality of the sounding depends on an acoustic amplifier.

The synthesizer Ritm-2 can play soundings of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It is intended for creating some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositins with a random pitch and a timbre.

Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release.

Specifications:

Keyboard's volume, octave	2,5
Total audible range, octave	5,5 from 'F' contra-octave to 'C' fourth octave
The error of pitch in module, %	0,2
generator drift over 4 hours of continuous work in module, max	1,0
Frequency change of the main generator, tone	+/- 1,0
output amplitude, min, V	0,775
Volume range control, dB	60
Mains voltage, V, frequency 50 Hz	220 within +/- 10%
Power consumption, max, W	10
Dimensions, mm	600е400е200
Weight, kg	9