via this auction"The Pro/DGX is a thirty preset monophonic analog synthesizer based on the ARP Pro-Soloist. The main difference is that the Pro/DGX had electronic switching (touch buttons) between its preset sounds whereas the older Pro-Soloist had circuit-based switching (rocker switches). It has 30 preset sounds to choose from, including Flute, Bassoon, Brass, Fuzz Guitar etc. Other features included pitch, portamento, vibrato, growl and wow effects. The keyboard has 37 keys with after-touch sensitivity for volume, brilliance, vibrato, wow, growl, and even bend effects. Filter, envelope and LFO controls allow some tweaking of the preset sounds.
TAKEN FROM THE ORIGINAL 1977 ARP ADVERTISEMENT-“The new Pro has push button digital switching (DGX) that lets you change sounds as fast as you can play the keyboard. Each preset voice has its own LED status light to let you know where you’re at. In addition to the 30 preset sounds on the PRO/DGX, the touch sensor controls to the left of the keyboard let you add musical expression and expand your sound range. Simply by adding extra pressure to the keys, you have total control over brilliance, wow, growl, vibrato, and other musical effects. A portamento footswitch lets you add synthesizer glide without using your hands.”
The Pro was used by Genesis, Santana, Herbie Hancock, Parliament, as well as a long list of others."
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