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Mike => what's the difference between them two ?

Synthi AKS is the Synthi A a built-in Keyboard/Sequencer.

This is Synthi A:


and this is Synthi AKS:


Am I wrong?

Nico: are you talking about EMS or Fairlight and Roland System?

Arsen wrote:Am I wrong?

No you're right

Arsen wrote:Nico: are you talking about EMS or Fairlight and Roland System?

No no, I was talking about the Synthi, thanks for your explanation

noyau wrote:Mike => what's the difference between them two ?

The Lid!!!!Nothing more

AKS version has a Membrane keyboard and Sequencer,the A has a normal plastic lid,But essentially any Synthi A can become an AKS version if you can get hold of a KS lid

I think JMJ always describes his as an AKS, however his Synthi doesn't have the membrane keyboard.

Maybe he took it off...

Synthesist wrote:I think JMJ always describes his as an AKS, however his Synthi doesn't have the membrane keyboard.

There is also the KB1 keyboard. You can see that one in his early (pre-oxygene) studio. Naming conventions for EMS are rather simple:

As stated above the Synthi model A (they tought of different models) with no Keyboard Sequencer (KS) is simply a Synthi A or to make it even more intresting... a portabella or putney... (these names predates they 'Synthi' name). There is also a Synthi model E (Educational). A Synthi AKS is nothing more then a Synthi A + Keyboard Sequencer. Then there is also a Synthi HiFly a guitar FX box...really cool looking and I'd really would like to own one. And don't forget the Synthi model P...

The KS can be detached from the lid. They keys are NOT membrames but it's the copper on the printed cirquit board with a plastic blue/black sticker over it. A kind of touch sensitive keyboard. Also... the KS _IS_ touch sensitive. I'd like to describe it as a primitive velocity control. The more finger you put on a key the more CV it gives... It's really rudimental and not really practical to be of any sensible use. I tend to use it in combination with the filter. You need to amplify the signal a lot to be of some use

J.

Thanks a lot Johan
Now I have understand all
But in the history, didn't you forget the Synthi 100 ?
I never heard about the Synthi E, Synthi HiFly and Synthi P !!!

Now I understand too the name of this one, AKS for : "model A, Keyboard & Sequencer"

noyau wrote: Now I understand too the name of this one, AKS for : "model A, Keyboard & Sequencer"

That's right.

noyau wrote: I never heard about the Synthi E, Synthi HiFly and Synthi P !!!

If you'd like to browse EMS products, just go there:
http://www.ems-synthi.demon.co.uk/emsprods.html

Please don't fight for this one

Well, this one isn't a synth, but...
Solid State Logic SSL 9064 J Series Recording Console

One more: Yamaha DD-20 Drum Machine - nice price

Lol, about the DX1. It's massive. BUT I'm fine with my DX11....
I MIGHT get an MS10 one day because they're so cheap, but quite limited so I may aswell just buy a whole modular....
Arp2600. GIMMEE!!
Synthi AKS=Very nice. But surely a NEW Synthi A would be a better idea?
DD20=Great to circuit bend.

Arsen wrote:Well, this one isn't a synth, but...
Solid State Logic SSL 9064 J Series Recording Console

Where would you need 200,000 channels for anyway