KORG DSM-1 (RARE DSS-1 Rack Version Expanded!) 12 bit Sampler + Synthesizer SN 001702

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"This is a GREAT 12-bit sampler with a synthesizer built in, which derives from the DW series of Korg's synths, actually the best and most advanced DW ever made! This has the same specs with the keyboard version DSS-1, but with expanded memory, 2x polyphony, individual outputs, most of the DW waveforms and an updated floppy drive. Voice architecture is model specific. Two polyphonic voice modes are provided. See detailed specs on the bottom of the listing….

The instrument works excellent, floppy drive is fully working and the display is great too! Cosmetically this is in a great condition, as you can see in the pictures. This has been treated with care, in a non-smoking studio environment.

This is a truly RARE and HARD TO FIND item, this is a DSS-1 on steroids, without all the wasted space from its keyboard. This sits perfectly in your rack of samplers/sound modules, and it comes with its rack ears (not displayed in the pics, as I've used it in a desktop environment). It also comes with its power cord (220V).

IT ALSO COMES WITH 3 PACKS OF FLOPPIES CONTAINING ALL ITS EXCELLENT FACTORY SOUNDS!!!

This is truly brilliant, both as a crunchy 12-bit sampler AND as a super-fat synthesizer. Treats your samples with all its synthesizer and sampling capabilities!

Detailed specs are as follows:

Aftertouch: routed to LFO, VCF cutoff, VCA level
Architecture Class: sampler additive subtractive
Audio IO: headphones, analog input 1 mix and 16 individual analog outputs
Audio Source: Waveforms can be created via additive synthesis (128 harmonics) or sampling. Samples are 12 bit (16kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 48kHz) and can be looped, including crossfade
Communication Interface: MIDI In, Out, Thru
Effects: None
EG: VCF and VCA EGs are 6 element (2 level, 4 rate) with polarity switch (VCF)
Expansion: 3.5" DSHD disk
Filter: low pass -24dB/oct
Form Factor: 3U rack
Key Scaling: VCF cutoff
LFO: routed to DCOs and VCF (with delay). Waveforms are triangle, up saw, down saw, square
Memory:
Multi Memory: 32
Patch Memory: 32
PCM Memory: N/A
Sample Memory: 16 samples max 1MB
Sequencer Memory: N/A
Multitimbral: 4
Pedal Inputs: None
Performance Control: auto-bend Trigger footswitch input (triggers selected note)
Polyphony: 16
Power: AC (IEC C9 to NEMA 1-15P)
Released: 1987
Sequencer: No
Signal Class: digital analog
Velocity: routed to EGs (levels and rates), auto-bend depth, and DCO (switch)"