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| Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quasimidi |
| Dates | 1996 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | 32 voices |
| Timbrality | 5 parts |
| LFO | Sample & Hold, Saw Up, Saw Down, Sine, Square |
| Synthesis type | |
| Filter | High Pass, Low Pass, Resonance |
| Effects | Modulation, delay, reverb |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 12 Pattern Pad keys |
| External control | MIDI |
The Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309 is a stand-alone groovebox produced by Quasimidi in 1996. [1] It features an onboard sequencer and has the ability to mute parts during playback making this unit ideal for live performances. The machine features two oscillators [2] for sound generation, (pulse, pulse variable, saw down, saw up, square, and triangle.)
The Rave-O-Lution 309 contains analogue, electronic drum and bass synth sounds.
The unit features 100 preset [3] and 100 user patterns.
The effects included with this machine are:
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