Here is a great sounding EMS AKS with no KS, many modifications implemented and MIDI control. Difference with the simple EMS Synthi A is that a KS can be connected without jeopardising the power supply, and the KS sequencer can be activated.
It just came back from a thorough service by Belgium EMS specialist tech (February 2022). All aging parts replaced by new ones and full calibration applied. All modifications were originally installed by Piano Center - Paris. List of modifications is as follows : - osc1 left switch : left : shape CV controlled via reverb mix column; right : nothing (original) - osc1 right switch : left : sync osc2; centre : no sync; right : sync osc3 - osc2 left switch : left : shape CV via reverb mix column; right : nothing (original) - osc2 right switch : left : sync osc1; centre : no sync; right : sync osc3 - osc3 left switch : left : shape CV via reverb mix column; right : nothing (original) - osc3 top right switch : left : sync osc1; centre : no sync; right : sync osc2 - osc3 bottom right switch : left : low frequency (original); right : hi frequency (a shape drift is normal when enabled) - attack pot switch : left : short attack time (original); right : long attack time - switch between decay and off pots : right : on time depends on the KS gate signal length (original); centre : KS gate mute; left : on time depends on the on pot setting only, the KS gate is converted into a short trigger - matrix switch : left : output channel 1 signal on row 1 (original); right : KS sequencer CV transposed by the KS keyboard CV, input level ch1 pot scales the transpose interval - matrix switched pot : portamento of the KS keyboard CV or other signal present on row 8 - attack button switch : left : nothing (original); right : portamento of the KS sequencer CV - 4 wired pins : inverter pins - top left corner 3 switches : up : midi controls oscillators frequency directly on MIDI channel 6 (no pin needed); down : nothing (original) - top left corner multi-turn pot : scales the midi to CV converter output - MOD. et VEL. Jacks : likely the midi controller’s modulation wheel and velocity CV - untested The synth's general cosmetic condition is great overall, the only significant flaw being a damage in one of the spartanite case's corners, as seen in the pictures. Comes with its power cable and full set of pins.
I will ship worldwide fully insured with tracking number however if you want to come to pick it up in person you are welcome to do so.
It just came back from a thorough service by Belgium EMS specialist tech (February 2022). All aging parts replaced by new ones and full calibration applied. All modifications were originally installed by Piano Center - Paris. List of modifications is as follows : - osc1 left switch : left : shape CV controlled via reverb mix column; right : nothing (original) - osc1 right switch : left : sync osc2; centre : no sync; right : sync osc3 - osc2 left switch : left : shape CV via reverb mix column; right : nothing (original) - osc2 right switch : left : sync osc1; centre : no sync; right : sync osc3 - osc3 left switch : left : shape CV via reverb mix column; right : nothing (original) - osc3 top right switch : left : sync osc1; centre : no sync; right : sync osc2 - osc3 bottom right switch : left : low frequency (original); right : hi frequency (a shape drift is normal when enabled) - attack pot switch : left : short attack time (original); right : long attack time - switch between decay and off pots : right : on time depends on the KS gate signal length (original); centre : KS gate mute; left : on time depends on the on pot setting only, the KS gate is converted into a short trigger - matrix switch : left : output channel 1 signal on row 1 (original); right : KS sequencer CV transposed by the KS keyboard CV, input level ch1 pot scales the transpose interval - matrix switched pot : portamento of the KS keyboard CV or other signal present on row 8 - attack button switch : left : nothing (original); right : portamento of the KS sequencer CV - 4 wired pins : inverter pins - top left corner 3 switches : up : midi controls oscillators frequency directly on MIDI channel 6 (no pin needed); down : nothing (original) - top left corner multi-turn pot : scales the midi to CV converter output - MOD. et VEL. Jacks : likely the midi controller’s modulation wheel and velocity CV - untested The synth's general cosmetic condition is great overall, the only significant flaw being a damage in one of the spartanite case's corners, as seen in the pictures. Comes with its power cable and full set of pins.
I will ship worldwide fully insured with tracking number however if you want to come to pick it up in person you are welcome to do so.
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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