{"product_id":"ems-synthi-a-mk1-heavy-mods","title":"EMS Synthi A Mk1 Heavy Mods","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"216\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eEMS Synthi A Mk1 for sale for sale in perfect working order following a deep overhaul and extensive modifications. This has to be the ultimate Synthi for sound designers and sonic adventurers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003eFull service, calibration and sympathetic refurbishment completed - now performing perfectly. It has the classic \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMK1 boards with PA234s - in my view these are the best sounding Synthis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetically it shows a life fully-lived and was used extensively by its original owner, Poli Palmer. The Spartanite case is a replacement and is quite worn\/scuffed. The face shows plenty of wear from use and some lettering around the pin matrix have been manually retouched. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it came to us there were already multiple modifications (not always well-implemented) and the decision was taken to expand on this and make it as versatile as possible. The extensive servicing and modifications totalled around €3500: no expense has been spared to create the ultimate Synthi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not for purists or collectors seeking a perfect example: this is for someone who wants a Synthi they can use and enjoy - where sonic flexibility and sound quality are more important than looks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile the wear might detract from the value for a collector, for those who know and love using Synthis, this will always be a gem. And, because it might not appeal so much to collectors, it is priced more keenly than if it were cosmetically perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the images shows the mods mapped out across the face - while many are on toggle switches, there are additional mods on push-pull pots. A list of mods and work carried out is below. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModifications (refer to image 2):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFilter \u003cbr\u003eslew (bottom) \/ top (unslew)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeter \u003cbr\u003emeter (left) \/ response CV via meter column (right)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOscillators\u003cbr\u003eleft switch : shape CV (right)\u003cbr\u003ecentral switch : hi (top) \/ lo (bottom) range\u003cbr\u003eright switch and pot : sync \u003cbr\u003epull osc3 square to sync with the envelope\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoise\u003cbr\u003epull level to replace noise by RVG on row 7\u003cbr\u003epull colour to clock the RVG from osc3, push to clock from envelope\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnvelope (from L to R)\u003cbr\u003eswitch 1 : normal (left) \/ extended attack and decay times\u003cbr\u003eswitch 2 : normal (left) \/ extended on and off times\u003cbr\u003eswitch 3 : normal looping (left) \/ no lopping (center) \/ always on (right)\u003cbr\u003eswitch 4 : trapezoid polarity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReverb\u003cbr\u003eswitch to the right to disconnect the mix CV from the reverb column\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe vertical joystick range pot is a switched one to route the CV\/gate card CV3 (or KS sequencer CV) to row 16, just like on an AKS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttenuverter pin\u003cbr\u003epatch the minijack\/pin cable to the minijack socket\u003cbr\u003eturn the pot CCW for inverted signal, CW for non inverted signal, center detent is (almost) no signal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService \u0026amp; Mods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaps replacing 200€\u003cbr\u003eTrimmers replacing 80€\u003cbr\u003eVernier dials replacing 300€\u003cbr\u003ePSU repair 80€\u003cbr\u003eCalibration 180€\u003cbr\u003eOsc3 tracking 40€\u003cbr\u003eRight speaker Rendar switch repair 40€\u003cbr\u003eRing mod repair 60€\u003cbr\u003ePanel cleaning 120€\u003cbr\u003eOsc3 repair offered\u003cbr\u003eTransformer proper mounting and input ch. 2 multiturn pot removal offered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack socket near the meter replacing by switch 20€\u003cbr\u003e3 osc sync with on\/off\/on switches 450€\u003cbr\u003e3 osc sync depth pot 150€\u003cbr\u003e3 osc hi\/lo range 195€\u003cbr\u003e3 osc shape CV 250€\u003cbr\u003e3 tempcos in osc 45€\u003cbr\u003eRVG 190€\u003cbr\u003eFilter response CV 130€\u003cbr\u003efilter slew\/unslew 65€\u003cbr\u003eAttack and decay times extension 65€\u003cbr\u003eOn and off times extension 65€\u003cbr\u003eTrapezoid polarity control 90€\u003cbr\u003eEnvelope stop looping 65€\u003cbr\u003eEnvelope synced to osc3 65€\u003cbr\u003eAttenuverter pin using existing pin-minijack cable 70€\u003cbr\u003eExtra PSU for the Jones socket 220€\u003cbr\u003eWiring + switched pot for CV3 input to row 16 80€\u003cbr\u003eInverter pins with new pins 160€\u003cbr\u003eCV\/gate card + buffers on rows 8 and 9 150€\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2206\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundgas Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57071308276089,"sku":null,"price":14500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7796\/8739\/files\/EMS_Synthi_A_Mk1_Heavy_Mods_Cover.jpg?v=1776255788","url":"https:\/\/soundgas.com\/products\/ems-synthi-a-mk1-heavy-mods","provider":"Soundgas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}