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CONTROLLERS

A 30

Roland
Manufacturer
Roland
Type
Controllers
Production
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System Components

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Specifications

Dates
1985
Price
$1,195 MSRP
Hardware
2 RU case,16-character VFD, data cartridge slot.
Polyphony
6-voice
Oscillator
8
Timbrality
6
Audio sample
(24) 12-bit samples on PCM chip
Manufacturer
Roland Corporation
Storagememory
Internal: 48 patches and 32 drum kits; Memory cartridge: 64 drum kits.
Synthesis type
Sample-based synthesis
External control
6 XLR Pad triggers, Bank shift foot switch, Set shift foot switch, MIDI Thru / Out / In.
Velocity expression
Gated and controls Bend parameter.

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