TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Input/Output Facilities
4 control voltage inputs
4 control voltage outputs
1 envelope follower output
range: -10 to +10 volts

2 foot pedal inputs
range: 0 to 10 volts

2 foot switch inputs
action: momentary close

MIDI interconnections
3 in, 3 out, 1 through
2 pulse inputs
2 pulse outputs
level: 5 volts
threshold: 1.5 volts
Auxiliary inputs
2 signal inputs: one can be modulated
and processed; the other enters the final
mix. level: 1.2 volts rms
Auxiliary outputs
2 signal outputs: one is a click track;
the other can perform various control
functions. level: 1.2 volts rms

sync in/out level: 5 volts
threshold: 1.5volts

SMPTE/tape in/out
level: 1.2voltsrms



Signal ouputs
2 channel stereophonic bus; '/4" phone jacks plus '/4" stereo headsetjack 12 individual voice outputs; miniphone connectors level: 1.2 volts rms, impedance: 600 ohms

Serial communications ports
2 RS232 ports, for communication with external host computer, terminal, and/or printer. Baud rates and protocol are under software control.

Video output
EGA standard for use with high resolution EGA or Multisync monitor connector: 9 pin Cannon (standard I.B.M. format)

Electrical Requirements

voltage: 110 or 220 VAC
power: a miserly 30 watts

Physical Characteristics

weight: 9kg (20 pounds)
dimensions: 47 x 38 x 12 cm
(fits under a plane seat)



Circuitry and Architecture

supervisory control and data handling: 68000 based general purpose digital computer
input processing: 6303 microcomputer with multiplexed flash analog to digital converter
envelope generation: 190 channel multiple arbitrary function generator
signal generation: pipelined, multiplexed 12 voice digital oscillator with PROM based microcode
waveshaping: multiplexed digital signal processor performing fast hardware interpolation
signal processing (dynamics, location, filtering, phasing): voltage-controlled analog circuitry
primary editing inputs: 27 touch activated keys, 14 pots, 2 dimensional cursor control pad
performance inputs: 24 touch sensitive keys, 3 MIDI ports, 4 foot pedal inputs
software: MIDAS VII, a high level language for composition and performance
displays: built-in high resolution LCD plus driver for external EGA color monitor