Description
Rackmount virtual analogue synth from Novation. The KS rack is a KS4 / KS5 sans keyboard. The engine is an updated version of that in the K Station but has 16 voices and is 4-part multitimbral. It can import & store patches from the A- and K-station
This is a nicely-made synth that feels robust. The controls have a quality feel. It’s an impressive piece of kit for the price
In lovely, unmarked condition. Tested & working 100%. In original box & packing with instruction manual. UK or Euro power cable supplied on request
“KS4, KS5 and KS Rack are all the same sound engine. Choose your weapon”
“The hypersync basically gives you the kind of tempo sync’d delays and modulation that many morern synths have anyway. Sound – well – novationy”
“Love its overdrive filter and the way it works, quite like novation filters anyway – not as characterful as access, but definitely up there among the more interesting sounding VA filters”
“It’s the best sounding VA I have heard, along with the Supernova II”
“VOICE core DSP manages a total of 16 voices polyphony.
A basic KS patch is composed by 3 detunable and crossmodulable oscillators at 4 octave heights; digital sound engine is hybrid and features 2 synthesis family generators”
Photos show the KS Rack for sale
Rackmount 16-voice synth module
Standard rackmount device, 5U
Owners Manual
https://www.deepsonic.ch/deep/docs_manuals/novation_ks4_ks5_manual.pdf
Polynomial Review
http://www.polynominal.com/site/studio/gear/sold/novation_ks/
Audiofanzine Review
https://en.audiofanzine.com/synth-rack/novation/KS-Rack/user_reviews/
Encyclotronic Review
https://encyclotronic.com/synthesizers/novation/ks-rack-r207/
Electronic Musician Review
https://www.emusician.com/gear/novation-ks4
Great Synthesisers Review
https://greatsynthesizers.com/en/general/novation-ks-synthesizer-a-true-insider-tip/
Sonic State Reviews
https://sonicstate.com/synth_reviews/novation_kstation/
Gearslutz thread
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/electronic-music-instruments-and-electronic-music-production/1022732-anyone-know-where-i-can-buy-novation-ks-rack.html
Sound on Sound review (KS4 & 5)
https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/novation-ks4-ks5
Novation Help Centre (OS versions query)
https://support.novationmusic.com/hc/en-gb/articles/206866439-How-to-check-the-current-operating-system-on-a-KS-Rack-or-KS-4-5
Sound on Sound Review
https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/novation-ks4-ks5
Soundsets
https://www.mysteryislands-music.com/product/aurora-borealis-soundset-for-novation-ks4-ks5-ks-rack-and-x-station/
Review & Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RshDis_nRlM
Youtube KS Rack drum sounds & patterns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PedDrXBgm4
Youtube demo]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_RBPcTkNiA
Excellent used condition, almost unmarked - looks like new. UK or Euro Schuko power cable supplied on request. Tested & working 100%. Photos show the item for sale
