| Title: | * * Computer Music, MIDI, and Related Topics * * |
| Notice: | Conference has been write-locked. Use new version. |
| Moderator: | DYPSS1::SCHAFER |
| Created: | Thu Feb 20 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Mon Aug 29 1994 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 2852 |
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At last a relatively cheap sampler for C64 owners!
Microvox.
A full function digital sampler for under $500. It can sample in
one of 8 sampling rates (maximumm 42Khz, 20Khz bandwith). Includesa
waveform editor to cahnge samples and then play back at different
pitch (or backwards) using the computer keys or any MIDI keyboard.
Up to 16 voices can be held in memory and acessed by the 2000 note
sequencer, samples can be stored to disk.
Input/output filters eliminate any aliasing and quantisation noise
and companding gives effective 10 bit resolution.
An advanced product MICROVOX PRO also gives auto looping and velocity
sensitivity.
ADC/DAC 8 bit linear
Sampler times (pro version) 0.95 sec. @20Khz bandwith
1.479 sec @ 13 Khz
1.901 sec @ 10 khz
2.349 sec @ 8 Khz
3.63 sec @ 5Khz
6.656 sec @3 khz
9.984 sec @2 khz
19.968 sec @ 1khz
Noise reduction Fixed pre-/de emphasis companding on-off software
selectable
Dynamic range 48 db companding off
72 db companind on
signal/ noise ratio 70 db companding off
88 db companding on
Input imped 27 k ohms
MIDI control range 4 octaves
Midi implementation Mode 2 omni on/mono
Mode 4 omni off/mono
velocity volume (pro only)
velocity filter (pro only)
Available from:
Skyles electric Works
231 E South Whisham road
Mountain View, Ca. 94041
(415) 965-1735
Prices: $429.00
Pro upgrade price not listed
I have no experience with this, just got the info yesterday. Sounds
good to me tho.....
dave
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| 354.1 | Compander? | DSSDEV::SAUTER | John Sauter | Tue May 13 1986 19:15 | 5 |
How does the compander work? Does it decrease the time available
at a given sampling rate? I sure hope the claim of "effective
10 bit resolution" is true. I found that I can whistle a purer
sign wave than I can get out of an 8-bits-per-sample D/A.
John Sauter
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| 354.2 | BAXTA::BOTTOM_DAVID | Thu May 15 1986 17:01 | 6 | ||
John,
I have very limited information on this device, but I am willing
to send anyone a copy of what I have. Just vaxmail me your LOC/MS
and it'll be on the way.
dave
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| 354.3 | Sample this... | BAILEY::RHODES | Tue Sep 09 1986 14:58 | 13 | |
After visiting Edd's studio and playing with his mirage, I realized just how valuable a sampler can be to a drummer. So I looked into this product more. The pro version is $399.95 and allows full waveform editing as well as digital effects (DDL, harmonizer, flanger, etc.). It even has a built in 2000 note sequencer. Now the bad news: It is MONO only :^( They do say that if they come up with a C128 version, it may be poly... Todd. | |||||