Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309

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	Sample-based synthesis Physical modelling synthesis
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.)

Sounds

The Rave-O-Lution 309 contains analogue, electronic drum and bass synth sounds.

Sequencer

The unit features 100 preset ^[3] and 100 user patterns.

Effects

The effects included with this machine are:

• Modulation
• Delay
• Reverb

Notable users

• Apollo 440
• Nine Inch Nails
• KMFDM

References

1. "Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309". Audiofanzine (in French). Retrieved 2018-07-11.
2. "Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-07-11.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
3. "Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309 | Vintage Synth Explorer". www.vintagesynth.com. Retrieved 2018-07-11.

Further reading

• "Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309". Future Music. No. 57. ISSN   0967-0378. OCLC   1032779031.
• "Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309 upgrades". Future Music. No. 65. ISSN   0967-0378. OCLC   1032779031.
• "Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution". Making Music. No. 139. October 1997. p. 37. ISSN   0269-2651. OCLC   499235180.