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| Make |
Ems |
| Model |
Synthi AKS |
| Description |
A wonderful Synthi AKS, in perfect playing condition, with some excellent mods, and a fascinating history.
The EMS is originally thought to have belonged to Tim Blake, who sold it to Nik Turner (they shared a flat in London in 1973). Nik used it with Hawkwind, as did Simon House apparently, and Nik took it with him when he left in 1976. It was then used with his successive band, Inner City Unit, and sold after their last gig.
It has the following modifications:
1. Oscillator temperature stabilisation on VCO's 1 & 2.
2. A 3.5mm Gate Input socket, which accepts positive triggers (ie Roland, Kenton Midi/CV etc).
3. Oscillator sync on VCO2. The source can be either VCO's 1 or 3.
4. Oscillator shape modulation, via the 2mm connector near the patchboard. A lead is included so that any source can be used via the patchboard.
5. Input Channel 2 keyboard disable switch. Useful if you want to process external signals whilst the sequencer is connected.
6. Sequencer transpose switch. Normal position is to the left. Once a sequence is running, move the switch to the right and the keyboard can be used to transpose the sequence to any key.
It suffered one or two little accidents in the heat of the moment live, including apparently once being thrown right across the stage during one particularly good argument.
But it has been superbly restored by Lucid Sound, with the invaluable help of Robin at EMS - who reconditioned the reverb, supplied replacement parts and offered great advice.
The outside of the case has the Inner City Unit logo sprayed on it in a cavalier fashion, and the metalwork of the case is tarnished. All knobs and pins are excellent; the surface has some wear, but everything with the exception of a few numbers round the left output knob is easily readable. In certain lights you can see the remains of some felt-tip crosses showing a favourite patch on the matrix.
The sequencer overlay is new old stock.
This is a truly great instrument. The sync is stunning, picking out beautiful harmonic arpeggios that sound like a brilliant sequence; and the sequence transpose itself is something that every AKS should have - excellent.
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| Age |
30 year |
| Weight |
n/a |
| Condition |
Good |
| Location |
Uk (Item is at Vemia Uk) |
| 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 |
United Kingdom standard plug |
| Voltage type |
Internal 110 to 220-240V switchable |
| Status |
Item has been sold or not sold in a previous auction |
| Sale type |
The item is on the auction rooms |
| Ending on |
16/04/2005 |
| Category |
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| Serial number |
4536.KS |
| Sphere reference |
# 4372 |
| Statistics |
Created on : 10/04/2005 |
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Changed on : 10/04/2005 |
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Published on : 10/04/2005 |
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Displayed : 1518 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 |
1800 GBP |
| Converted price (1) |
1800 GBP |
| Shipment |
International or local shipment to pay |
| Packing costs |
n/a |
| Payment |
Full pre payment needed |
| Auction bid step |
20 GBP |
| Auction highest bid |
2430 GBP |
| Converted highest bid |
2430 GBP |
| Leader or winner |
modulator |
| (1) Currency conversion |
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