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| Make |
Ems |
| Model |
Synthi AKS with great modifications |
| Description |
Here is a great sounding EMS AKS with many very musical additions.
All modifications were originally installed by Piano Center - Paris in the 70s.
It came back from a thorough service by Belgium EMS specialist tech in February 2022. All aging parts replaced by new ones, sync mod has been shielded and full calibration applied.
List of modifications is as follows:
OSCILLATORS:
- osc1 switch: top position: sync osc2, centre position: no sync (original), bottom position: sync osc3
- osc2 switch: top position: sync osc1, centre position: no sync (original), bottom position: sync osc3
- osc3 top switch : top position: sync osc1, centre position: no sync (original), bottom position: sync osc2
- osc3 bottom switch: right position: hi frequency (a shape drift is normal when enabled), left position: lo frequency (original)
ENVELOPE SHAPER:
- ATTACK pot switch: left position: short attack time (original), right position: long attack time
- switch between ON and DECAY pots :
left position: time depends on the KS gate signal length (original)
centre position: KS gate mute
right position: time depends on the ON pot setting only, the KS gate is converted into a short trigger
MATRIX:
- matrix switch:
left position: output channel 1 signal on row 1 (original)
right position: KS sequencer CV transposed by the KS keyboard CV, input level ch1 pot scales the transpose interval
- wired pins : inverter pins
- attack button jack : gate input
- KS minijack : in parallel with sequence length turn wheel, likely intended to modulate the sequence length with expression pedal (not confirmed)
The synth's general cosmetic condition is great overall, the only significant flaw being a crack in the case as seen in the pictures.
Comes with its power cable, umbilical KS-to-Synthi cable, a few patch sheets and full set of pins.
A dream to play : nothing beats the REAL thing !! :) |
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| Age |
50 year |
| Weight |
n/a |
| Condition |
Very good |
| Location |
France |
| Vat |
Not from a VAT-registered business. But VAT / duty may be due if importing from outside your trade bloc. |
| Quantity |
1 item is available from the owner |
| Options |
User manual : No |
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Service manual : No |
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First owner : No |
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Original boxes : No |
| Plug type |
Europe standard plug |
| Voltage type |
Internal 220-240V power supply |
| Status |
Item is still available |
| Sale type |
The item is on the auction rooms |
| Ending on |
09/11/2024 |
| Category |
Synthesizer (Modular) |
| Serial number |
45569KS |
| Sphere reference |
# 27395 |
| Statistics |
Created on : 17/03/2024 |
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Changed on : 07/10/2024 |
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Published on : 09/10/2024 |
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Displayed : 526 time(s) by members and guests |
| Safety |
All electrical items sold in VEMIA are deemed to be trade sales. No warranty of electrical safety is given or implied. Many items are vintage and would not pass current electrical safety standards. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that items are safe to use in their future environment - if necessary by using the services of a professional. |
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The following section gives you the prices as well as shipment and payment conditions associated with the item. Payment is always requested in GBP. Converted price is shown for information and converted with Sphere standard currency rate.
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| Start price |
19500 GBP |
| Converted price (1) |
19500 GBP |
| Shipment |
International or local shipment to pay |
| Packing costs |
0 GBP |
| Payment |
Full pre payment needed |
| Auction bid step |
50 GBP |
| Auction highest bid |
0 GBP |
| Converted highest bid |
0 GBP |
| Leader or winner |
*None |
| (1) Currency conversion |
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