I have one Doepfer portable rack configured with AS and Doepfer
modules that are similar to the AKSs layout. I don't have all of the
modules in a AKS of course - no meter or KS keyboard or fixed output
filters for instance. I also haven't bought the trapezoid clones or
EMS filter so it is not a real close clone - close enough for me to
re-create the patches I commonly made on the Synthi A. I'm at work
now so I can't give you the exact module list but mainly it is mostly
Doepfer with 2 AS VCOs (the no longer made RS90 - it had the wave-
shaping I wanted) and the AS joystick (modified to be mounted upside
down - cables get in the way otherwise) and a custom made dual manual
gate panel. The things it has that are different than the Synthi are
dual Ring modulator, VC envelope generator, MIDI, mixer and VC
panner, and some more. I have re-arranged it a few times and there is
allot you can fit in that case. The main thing for me is to find or
make a joystick module that feels and acts like you want. It is the
main interface to play on the rig for me. A inverter module and lots
of multiples are needed too. Having a inverter is great - the way you
had to do inversion on the Synthi was a drag - I often have the
joystick's axis used in both regular and inverted at the same time.
The EMS matrix will spoil you totally and you will need to make or
buy lots of mults. If I ever find a source for the jacks used in the
Doepfer/AS modules in the US - I would love to make a matrix patcher
- lots of jacks needed though! To make one cheaply you would have to
hardwire it to the modules and there goes the flexibility of a
modular placement. At that point you might as well make a large
custom panel, take the panels off AS and D modules and mount them to
it - hardwired to the matrix. I always wanted to make a SEM-like
voice module that way with AS and Doepfer modules packed closely in
one panel and normalized to a standard patch. Oh well - now I'm
rambling - slow day here today.
-James

On Jan 30, 2008, at 2:28 PM, johnppp2 wrote:

> Great stuff everyone, very helpful. james, could i ask specifically
> what is in your AKS emulating rack
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