Synthi AKS Interface Modules
Here you will find an expanding series of custom interface modules
specifically designed in their functionality and appearence for the
Synthi AKS. The cases are a black plastic trapezoidal retro design to
match the spartanite case. Particular attention is placed on the front
panel design (engraved satin silver hard anodised aluminium) and use of
original synthi knobs.
In many case these units can also be used with a Synthi A, but
with reduced functionality in some cases. Please consult the specific
interface page for more details on compatibility of a particular
interface with the Synthi A.
My intention is to develop more new and imaginative interfaces for
the Synthi AKS and in particular making use of the presto connector
(the 32 way card edge conenctor found on all Synthi AKS and some Synthi
A's). This presto connector allows full interfacing of the 16x16 Synthi
patching matrix to the outside world..a very powerful and unique
feature of the EMS Synthi. It was never really exploited that much by
EMS, only the 3 prestopatches and 32x32 (and 49x49) patching
matrices come to mind as using this interface.
These pages will be updated as new designs are developed.