The ASR-X Pro provides a unique combination of tools for sampling-intensive productions such as Hip-hop, Techno, Industrial, and dance oriented music. The expanded features of the ASR-X Pro also make it suitable for a much wider variety of applications. When the RAM is expanded, the longer sampling times allow the ASR-X Pro to be used for flying in background vocals or other material to supplement a live or recorded performance. Using the advanced capabilities of the ASR-X Pro, grooves may be mixed, resampled with effects, and saved as an industry standard AIFF files for instant compatibility with leading Internet publishing and CD creation software.

Expandability is a key feature of the ASR-X Pro. An optional EXP series sound and wave expansion board may be added to increase the on-board synth's ROM memory up to 26MB. Installing the X-8 output expander allows sounds to be routed to any one of 10 outputs. The included SCSI interface opens the door for a wide variety of storage options, as well as access to a huge library of samples on CD-ROM. Most hard drives, removable media, and CD-ROM drives are compatible. Two RAM expansion slots are provided. Sample memory can be increased to 66MB using industry standard 72-pin SIMMS chips.

 

ASR-X Pro Specifications

Interface

  • 13 Velocity sensitive trigger pads
  • Exclusive Patch Select Buttons for access to 4 different variations within each Sound
  • Octave Transpose Buttons for quick pitch changes

Internal Memory /Expansion

  • 2 MB internal RAM (1 Megaword)
  • 2 MB internal ROM (1 Megaword)
  • Expandable to 66 MB (33 Megaword) internal RAM with standard SIMMs (32 bit non-parity, or 36-bit parity, 72-pin only)
  • 1 expansion slot for any EXP Series Sound and Wave Expansion Board
  • OS stored in Flash Memory for convenient software upgrades

Sampling

  • 20-bit Analog-to-Digital converter, 18-bit Digital-to-Analog converters, 16-bit Memory.
  • Stereo or Mono sampling or resampling (through the effects processor) of played notes, sequenced notes, or MIDI notes in any combination
  • 44.1 kHz Sample rate
  • Maximum sample times:
    - Standard Memory (2 MB): 20.5 sec @ 44.1 kHz mono, 10.3 sec @ 44.1 kHz stereo
    - Fully expanded (66 MB): 13 minutes @ 44.1 kHz mono, 6.5 minutes @ 44.1 kHz stereo
  • Dedicated stereo audio input preamp with hardware mic/line switch and input level trim control
  • Sound Processing commands include: Copy, Truncate, Reduce bits, Scale, Normalize, Invert
  • New Stomper built in software synthesis program, makes faithful reproductions of classic electronic drum machines - and even phatter sounds!
  • Compatible with all existing ASR-10 & EPS libraries
  • Imports Akai (S-1000/1100) and Roland sounds via SCSI

Playback

  • Frequency response: 2 Hz - 20kHz ± 1.5 dB @44.1 kHz
  • 94 dB signal-to-noise, 96 dB dynamic range, 94 dB THD + noise (< .002%) at unity playback

Voice Architecture

  • 32 dynamically assigned voices
  • Each individual sound has a complete set of programmable parameters
  • Independent dual multi-mode dynamic digital filters (low-pass, high-pass, variable bandwidth band-pass, resonant low-pass, resonant band-pass)
  • Extensive assignable modulation implementation

Effects

  • Custom 24-bit digital signal processor with 48-bit accumulation
  • Programmable stereo multi-effects processing with real time modulation of effects parameters
  • 40 algorithms with many programmable variations per effect and 5 Stereo busses: Insert, Light Reverb, Medium Reverb, Wet Reverb, Dry

Sequencer

  • 16 polyphonic tracks, each with its own sound, Mix, Pan, and FX Bus
  • Tracks can play internal voices and/or external MIDI instruments
  • Up to 128 Sequences
  • Sequence memory: 70,000 Events, 140,000 Events with at least 8 mb RAM installed
  • 384 PPQ clock resolution, synchronized to Internal or MIDI clock
  • 5 real time recording modes (Replace, Add, Step, Track Mix, Final Mix) and Multi-track recording via MIDI
  • Quantization, copy, erase sequence edits available ( with Undo).
  • Auto-locate controls (Bar/Beat accuracy), adjustable click track and Tap Tempo control
  • Automated mixdown feature records mix/panning changes for each Track
  • Song Mode for chaining patterns together

MIDI

  • 16 Channel Multitimbral
  • MIDI Song Position Pointer

Disk

  • 1.4 MB Quad-density (HD) 3.5" micro-floppy

Inputs/Outputs

  • Stereo audio outputs (2 x 1/4")
  • Optional 8 output expander (X-8) for a total of 10 outputs
  • Headphone jack
  • 1 assignable single/dual pedal input for sustain, sostenuto, effect modulation, and sequencer control (SW-2,SW-6 or SW-10)
  • Stereo audio inputs (2 x 1/4")
  • Audio input level trim control plus mic/line switch
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • 50-pin SCSI II interface included

Optional Accessories

  • Floppy disk and Audio CD sound libraries
  • EXP Series Wave Expansion boards
  • 8 output expander (X-8) for a total of 10 outputs
  • Dual Piano-type Damper Pedal (SW-10) for sustain, sostenuto, effect modulation, and sequencer control
  • Single Piano type Damper Pedal (SW-6)

Physical

  • 17" (43.1 cm) wide x 4" (10.1 cm) high x 13" (33.1 cm) deep, weight: 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg) unboxed, 17 lbs (7.71 kg) boxed

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