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Created by
 Western Graphics
Last modified
 13 March, 2004
 

Emulator I : Specifications
                                                      
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Keyboard The four octave keyboard was split into 2 zones each of 2 octaves (Lower and Upper), which played separate samples (a maximum of 2 seconds in duration). The lower zone controls 5 voices, and the upper zone controls 3 voices. This seems to be the wrong way round! The Upper and Lower samples are loaded separately from diskette, and they can be swapped over using the Swap control button. A sample can not spread across zones.
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Computer
    
Memory Bank Size               128 Kbytes
     Sample Frequency               27,777 Hz (bandwith is 10kHz)
     Sample Bits                      12 companded to 8 bits
     Sample Length                  2 x 2 seconds (Upper, Lower)
     Number of Voice Channels   4 or 8
     Playback Frequency Range   20 - 15kHz
     Dynamic Range                  72dB
     Power Requirements           115/230V, 60/50Hz, 200W

Keyboard
     4 Octave Range, 49 keys C - C
     NO velocity sensing
     Up to 8 Programmable Key Splits - multi-samples
     NO after touch Sensitivity

Inputs
     Mono Analog Sample (Jack and XLR)
     MIDI (added as an option)
     Vibrato Pedal, Release Switch, Access Switch

Outputs
     Upper, Lower and Mix Outputs (Jack and  XLR)
     RS232 25pin socket (as an option)
     MIDI (added as an option to the RS232 port)

Dimensions
     Length  37.5"
     Depth     15"
     Height      8"
     Weight  75lbs/30kg. 50kg within a flight case
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 Sample Library

Emulator I DisketteThe Emulator I came with a 10 disk library of sounds. The factory library grew to 120 diskettes.