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Ensoniq ASR-10R Sampler and Transwave synth w/ SD Card drive and Waveboy Effects
Estimated price for orientation: 546 $
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Description Type: Sampler & Sequencer Features: Built-In Effects, Software Included Brand: Ensoniq Inputs/Outputs: Analogue Out, Headphone TRS 1/4" Out, MIDI I/O Model: ASR-10R Rack Digital Sampler Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Ensoniq ASR-10R Rack Unit Sampler and Transwave Synthesizer 16MB RAM (max)with Fuzinmonster SCSI SD Card reader installed in external case and three ASR-10 formatted SD cards, one containing the full set of Waveboy digital effectsBoot FloppyUK->US Power Inverter (240v to 120v)Power cables, and SCSI Centronix 50 -> DB25 cableThe rack unit comes standard with SCSI and the six additional analogue outputs, for a total of four stereo pairs. Other items included are a formatted boot floppy with a few demo sounds; a power cable, a UK->US power inverter. US power strip, SCSI 25-pin->50PIN connector cable. This is a US (120V) unit, and as noted, a power inverter is included. This has the added benefit of isolating the unit from the instability in the UK power grid, and protecting it from surges. It has therefore been well protected from any electrical faults that can sometimes occur with UK voltage units.The auction includes a FuzinMonster SD-card SCSI drive that is compatible with the ASR10. Two of the 8GB SD cards included are blank and formatted as a boot drive, and can be loaded with more of your sounds. The second 8GB SD card includes the Waveboy bonus effects for the ASR10. These highly sought-after effects can be loaded into the ASR10 to give you new algorithms and capabilities (like a resonance filter and vocoder) that are missing from the main unit.The Voder - Time DicerParallel EffectsRez FilterMore...This unit is in perfect working order, with some wear showing from its age. The unit boots and operates as expected, and all keys, buttons, switches, inputs, outputs, etc. work perfectly. The display is in full working order and was recently replaced at great expense. The floppy drive was recently replaced and is as new. This unit also has the SCSI option which has been tested and working. This is a great unit, and fantastic for making beats. If you are looking at this auction, you probably already know all about this but a few highlights: Transwave Synthesis - One of the few samplers that is designed to make and synthesize transwaves, this can be programmed to emulate the famous Ensoniq FizmoResampling - This is one of the first samplers that allows you to resample the output of the keyboard itself. Make a beat in the sequencer, crush it with effects, resample it back to the machine as a loop, and chop it up againInputs can be patched through to the effects processor, so you can use the ASR-10 as an outboard effects unitThe effects chip is regarded as one of the best DSPs in the industry, and many of the synth controls can be routed to effect controls to allow you to modulate effects like an instrument.Sampling - The ASR-10 features true stereo Sigma-Delta (one-bit) 64 times oversampling technology with a selectable sample rate of 30kHz or 44.1 kHz. Samples can be recorded from a variety of input sources including: the stereo audio inputs, t) or the ASR-10’s own Main Audio Output (for resampling). The ASR- 10 can sample while the sequencer is playing, and can even sample its own sequencer playback. CD quality output circuitry provides state of the art playback performance. The ASR-10 has all the on-board editing functions you’ll ever need. Autolooping, volume smoothing, gain normalization, and multiple types of crossfading provide complete control over your sampled sounds. An advanced Time Compression/Expansion function allows you to change the length or tempo of a sample without affecting the pitch, a necessity for dance music or broadcast needs. Synthesis Functions Not only does the ASR-10 provide superb stereo sampling, it is also a full function synthesizer, allowing you to reshape your sampled sounds with maximum flexibility. 31 voice polyphony, multiple filters and envelopes, and a comprehensive modulation matrix gives the ASR-10 the power to manipulate your WaveSamples into many exciting new sounds.I am happy to provide videos of the unit working, and for the winning bidder to pick it up in Central London. This is quite heavy and a vintage piece so shipping is not recommended, although it may be arranged under special circumstances - mostly involving the buyer accepting the additional packing and insurance charges needed to send such an item. This is a NO RESERVE auction - I will not end the auction early. Highest bidder gets this fantastic piece of kit!
Description
| Type: | Sampler & Sequencer | Features: | Built-In Effects, Software Included |
| Brand: | Ensoniq | Inputs/Outputs: | Analogue Out, Headphone TRS 1/4" Out, MIDI I/O |
| Model: | ASR-10R Rack Digital Sampler | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Ensoniq ASR-10R Rack Unit Sampler and Transwave Synthesizer 16MB RAM (max)with Fuzinmonster SCSI SD Card reader installed in external case and three ASR-10 formatted SD cards, one containing the full set of Waveboy digital effectsBoot FloppyUK->US Power Inverter (240v to 120v)Power cables, and SCSI Centronix 50 -> DB25 cableThe rack unit comes standard with SCSI and the six additional analogue outputs, for a total of four stereo pairs. Other items included are a formatted boot floppy with a few demo sounds; a power cable, a UK->US power inverter. US power strip, SCSI 25-pin->50PIN connector cable. This is a US (120V) unit, and as noted, a power inverter is included. This has the added benefit of isolating the unit from the instability in the UK power grid, and protecting it from surges. It has therefore been well protected from any electrical faults that can sometimes occur with UK voltage units.The auction includes a FuzinMonster SD-card SCSI drive that is compatible with the ASR10. Two of the 8GB SD cards included are blank and formatted as a boot drive, and can be loaded with more of your sounds. The second 8GB SD card includes the Waveboy bonus effects for the ASR10. These highly sought-after effects can be loaded into the ASR10 to give you new algorithms and capabilities (like a resonance filter and vocoder) that are missing from the main unit.
The Voder - Time DicerParallel EffectsRez FilterMore...
This unit is in perfect working order, with some wear showing from its age. The unit boots and operates as expected, and all keys, buttons, switches, inputs, outputs, etc. work perfectly. The display is in full working order and was recently replaced at great expense. The floppy drive was recently replaced and is as new. This unit also has the SCSI option which has been tested and working. This is a great unit, and fantastic for making beats. If you are looking at this auction, you probably already know all about this but a few highlights:
Transwave Synthesis - One of the few samplers that is designed to make and synthesize transwaves, this can be programmed to emulate the famous Ensoniq FizmoResampling - This is one of the first samplers that allows you to resample the output of the keyboard itself. Make a beat in the sequencer, crush it with effects, resample it back to the machine as a loop, and chop it up againInputs can be patched through to the effects processor, so you can use the ASR-10 as an outboard effects unitThe effects chip is regarded as one of the best DSPs in the industry, and many of the synth controls can be routed to effect controls to allow you to modulate effects like an instrument.Sampling - The ASR-10 features true stereo Sigma-Delta (one-bit) 64 times oversampling technology with a selectable sample rate of 30kHz or 44.1 kHz. Samples can be recorded from a variety of input sources including: the stereo audio inputs, t) or the ASR-10’s own Main Audio Output (for resampling). The ASR- 10 can sample while the sequencer is playing, and can even sample its own sequencer playback. CD quality output circuitry provides state of the art playback performance. The ASR-10 has all the on-board editing functions you’ll ever need. Autolooping, volume smoothing, gain normalization, and multiple types of crossfading provide complete control over your sampled sounds. An advanced Time Compression/Expansion function allows you to change the length or tempo of a sample without affecting the pitch, a necessity for dance music or broadcast needs. Synthesis Functions Not only does the ASR-10 provide superb stereo sampling, it is also a full function synthesizer, allowing you to reshape your sampled sounds with maximum flexibility. 31 voice polyphony, multiple filters and envelopes, and a comprehensive modulation matrix gives the ASR-10 the power to manipulate your WaveSamples into many exciting new sounds.
I am happy to provide videos of the unit working, and for the winning bidder to pick it up in Central London. This is quite heavy and a vintage piece so shipping is not recommended, although it may be arranged under special circumstances - mostly involving the buyer accepting the additional packing and insurance charges needed to send such an item. This is a NO RESERVE auction - I will not end the auction early. Highest bidder gets this fantastic piece of kit!