Sequential Circuits Studio 440

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Studio 440
Manufacturer Sequential Circuits
Dates1986-1987
PriceUS$5,000 (approx.)
Technical specifications
Polyphony 8 voices
Timbrality 8 parts [1]
Oscillator 2
LFO 1 (saw up, saw down, square, triangle)
Synthesis type Sampler Subtractive
Filter Analog Low pass non-resonant filter with envelope
Attenuator Attack-decay-sustain-release
Velocity expressionYes
Storage memory768 KB
Effects None
Input/output
Keyboard 8 pads
External control MIDI

The Studio 440 was a sampler, sequencer, and 32 sound drum machine manufactured by Dave Smith's Sequential Circuits (SCI) and released in 1986. The sampler's core is similar to that of the Prophet 2000 and Prophet 2002. There is a 3.5" floppy disk drive to [2] store samples and data.

Contents

Sample rate

The 440 also made it easier to access the full 768 KB of memory available, to create 12-bit samples from 12.5 to 33.5 seconds and up to 41.667 kHz. [3]

Sequencer

Notable users

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