via this auction
"The Science:
Tone Generator/ Realtime Convolution and Modulation (RCM)
Tone Generator/ AWM2 16 bit linear waveform data maximum 48 kHz sampling frequency
Tone Generator/ AFM 6 operators, 45 algorithms, 3 feedback loops, 16 waveforms, modulation from AWM output
Tone Generator/ Filter Time variant IIR (infinite impulse response) digital filters, 2 filters for each element (maximum of 8 filters per voice)
Tone Generator/ Maximum simultaneous notes 16 (Voice mode), 32 (Multi mode)
Maximum simultaneous timbres 1 (Voice mode), 16 (Multi-mode)
Note Assignment Last note priority, DVA (dynamic voice allocation)
Keyboard 76 notes, key velocity sensitivity, channel aftertouch (with zoned aftertouch)
DSP effects 2 units, 63 effect types
Sequencer/ Tracks 16 (15 tracks + 1 pattern track)
Sequencer/ Songs 10
Sequencer/ Resolution 1/96 of a quarter note (for internal clock), 1/24 of a quarter note (for MIDI sync)
Sequencer/ Maximum simultaneous notes 32
Sequencer/ Capacity Approximately 27,000 notes
Sequencer/ Patterns 99
Sequencer/ Recording Realtime/ step/ punch in
Preset memory 128 voices, 16 multis
Internal memory 64 voices, 16 multis
Waveform memory 4 Mwords (8 Mbytes), 267 sounds
MDR/ sample memory 512 kbytes (expandable to 3 Mbytes)
Card Slots synthesizer data x 1, waveform data x 1
Disk 3.5" floppy disk drive (720 kbyte formatted)
Wheels Pitch, Modulation 1, Modulation 2
Slider Output 1, Output 2, Data Entry
Knobs LCD contrast, Click volume
Dial data entry dial
Panel Switches Mode X 5, Edit/ Compare, Copy/Save, EF.Bypass, Sequencer X 7, Shift, function x 8, Exit, Page (Left/Right Arrow), Jump/Mark, cursor (Up/Down Arrow) (Left/Right Arrow), -1/No, +1/ Yes, numeric keypad 0-9, Enter, -, Memory X 4, Bank X 4, voice select x 16
LED red x 11, red/green x 21
Terminals/ Audio output Output 1 (L/1 + 2/ Mono, R/1+2), Output 2 (L,R), Phones
Terminals/ Controller Breath, Foot Volume, Foot Controller, Sustain, Foot Switch
Terminals/ MIDI In, Out, Thru
Dimensions 1254 (W) x 407 (D) x 120 (H) mm (4'1-3/8" x 1'4" x 4-3/8")
Weight 19.6 kg (43 lbs 3 oz)"
Sunday, September 27, 2009
SIMMONS SDS-8 vintage analog drum machine
via this auction
"The SDS-8 is a powerful 5-voice analog drum synthesizer. Each channel offers complete control over the sound, giving you classic electronic drum sounds or strange blips and blasts. Each channel also offers a factory preset with the iconic Simmons tones. I triggered this SDS-8 with the individual outputs of a TR-626 (available in another auction), making it into a monster analog drum machine. That same technique can turn the Simmons into a 5-note sequencer. The possibilities are virtually limitless."
"The SDS-8 is a powerful 5-voice analog drum synthesizer. Each channel offers complete control over the sound, giving you classic electronic drum sounds or strange blips and blasts. Each channel also offers a factory preset with the iconic Simmons tones. I triggered this SDS-8 with the individual outputs of a TR-626 (available in another auction), making it into a monster analog drum machine. That same technique can turn the Simmons into a 5-note sequencer. The possibilities are virtually limitless."
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