More info via http://www.synthi.co.uk/:"SYNTHI CONTROL CONSOLE
A new prototype of a console to control 2 EMS Synthi’s (either 2 Synthi AKS, 2 VCS3 mk2 or a mixture)
Features:-
· 36x48 Matrix patching capability using standard EMS patch pins.
· Connects to Synthi prestosockets via special umbilical cables.
· External CV and Gate inputs to Synthi 1 and 2 via 6.35mm Jack sockets.
· Connects to Synthi Jones sockets on Synthi 1 and 2 for switching control between either external CV/Gat or DK1/DK2/KS control via toggle switches. Connection via custom cables.
· 4 Inverter Input/Output channels on Matrix
· Synthi 1+2 Envelope Shapers triggered by +ve/-ve signals from Matrix.
· 8 Output channels (6.35mm Jack sockets) via the Matrix.
I have enough original 1970’s Sealectro Matrix panels to make at most 7 units. They may be offered for sale on a build to order basis.
Approximate cost around £1500 + shipping (user supplied pins)."
via the EMS SYNTHI blog
I can't help but remember that Sonic Boom (of Spacemen3, Spectrum, EAR) spec'd put a similar device and even had a prototype designed and manufactured. Though it was more in line with the Buchla 210e in that it was based on a digital routing matrix, it served the same end with providing 16 1/4 ins and outs. When he proposed it to the serge users group, everyone that responded (very strongly) shot it down.
ReplyDelete8 years on, I think people are starting to understand the advantages of matrix patching.
Very cool design!
In fact, the design I'm thinking of(digitrix) was designed by the same person! Cool!
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