MATRIXSYNTH-B: 02/26/09

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Roland GR-700

via this auction
" Features of the GR-700:
6 voice, Dual Oscillator Synth Engine Based on the Roland JX-3P/MKS-30
3 - Selectable Octave Settings for Each Oscillator, 2’, 4’ and 8’
Choice of Square, Sawtooth or Pulse Waveform, plus Noise for Oscillator2
Cross Modulation Between Oscillators
Frequency Modulation with Envelope and/or Modulation
VCF Low-Pass Filter with LFO, Envelope and Pitch Modulation
Variable High-Pass Filter
Four Stage Envelope Generator
Low Frequency Oscillator for Vibrato Effects
Selectable Dynamic Control Over Pitch, Filter and Amplifier per String
Selectable Pitch Bend, Hold and Voice On/Off per String
Lush Analog Chorus Mode
Pedal control input for the VCF
The GR-700 can output either the guitar, the synth, or a mix of the two
Programming Via Foot switches or with optional PG-200 Programmer
64 - Voice Internal Memory, Expandable to 128 Voices with M-16C Memory Cartridge"

Alesis Micron

via this auction
" * Industry-leading Ion analog-modeling sound engine in a compact package
* 8 voices, each with 3 oscillators, 2 multimode filters, 3 envelope generators, 2 LFOs, sample and hold, and tracking generator
* 4 multi-timbral parts
* Programmable step sequencer and arpeggiator
* Programmable rhythm sequencer for drum kits
* Dynamic real-time phrase sequencer
* Stereo effects, including reverb and 40-band vocoder
* 1/4" balanced stereo analog outputs and inputs with 24-bit conversion

Sound Engine
Sound Generation: Alesis proprietary DSP Analog Modeling
Polyphonic Voices: 8, each with 3 oscillators, 2 multi-mode filters, 3 envelope generators, 2 LFOs, programmable effects send and modulation matrix.
Effects: Drive Effects plus two effects modules
Audio Input
Input Connectors: 2 Balanced 1/4” TRS jacks
Maximum Input Level: +5.2dBu (1.41VRMS) = -0dBFS
Input Impedance: 10kΩ
Audio Output
Output Connectors: 2 Impedance-Balanced 1/4” TRS jacks, ¼” TRS Headphone Jack
Maximum Output Level: +18dBu (6.17 VRMS) = -0dBFS
Output Impedance: 1kΩ
Audio Performance
Signal To Noise Ratio: >95 dB A-weighted, Ext In to Main or Aux Out
THD+N: < 0.005%, External In to Main Out
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.20dB, External In to Main Out
Physical
Keyboard: 37 keys (velocity, release velocity sensitive)
Real-Time Controllers: 3 360-degree Parameter Knobs, 2 Assignable Modulation Sliders, Assignable Pitch Wheel
Pedal Jacks: Assignable Exp pedal jack, Sustain pedal jack
MIDI Connections: MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI Thru
Audio Outputs: Main L/R , Headphone (1/4” TRS)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 22.75” x 2.75” x 7.75” / 577.85 x
69.85 x 196.85 mm
Weight: 8.25 lbs / 3.5 kg"