Electronic Music Laboratories
Vernon, Connecticut
Electronic Music Laboratories, commonly known as EML, originated in 1968 when four engineers—Dale Blake, Norman Millard, Dennis Daugherty, and Jeff Murray—from Gerber Scientific founded the company to secure employment amid an impending layoff. Following schematics from audio engineer Fred Locke, they produced synthesizers that rivaled those from Moog and ARP, pioneering the use of integrated circuits and military-spec components. The firm manufactured innovative instruments like the ElectroComp 100, 101, and 200 series, notable for their 1.2V/octave oscillator scaling and competition with models such as the ARP 2600. EML ceased synthesizer production in 1976 after key staff departures but continued operations until 1984, handling repairs and designs for others.
