MDB Polysequencer

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MDB Polysequencer
Manufacturer MDB
Dates1980 [1]
Technical specifications
Polyphony 8 notes
Timbrality Multitimbral
Storage memoryCartridges or diskettes.
Input/output
Keyboard None (rack mounted)

The MDB Polysequencer is an eight track polyphonic sequencer [2] manufactured in France [3] and released in 1980.

It was designed by Eric Lamya. The unit could be backed up on cartridges or diskettes. Each sequence can be entered note by note, or saved with the keyboard that is supplied with the unit. [2]

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References

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