Powertran MCS-1 Overview 2012

Uploaded on Jan 26, 2012 reqordist·13 videos

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"A rather rambling overview of the MIDI Controlled Sampler MCS-1.

I built this unit in the late '80s from the Powertran kit, which I had bought second-hand as-new from someone who lacked the confidence or patience to assemble it himself. The exercise took me 3 evenings, if I recall: no components were missing; the instructions were straightforward, and the silk-screen print on the PCB was comprehensive. It worked right from first power-up, and is still functional. Congratulations to the designers and Powertran.

A fine example of of 8-bit sampling from the early days of digital electronic music.

I may be disposing of this museum piece in the near future."