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Ensoniq Sampler Comparisons

Synopsis Media Physical Interface Architecture Components Resource
Block Diagram.
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Architecture Comparison

Model Multitimbral Polyphony Unison Architecture
Mirage DSK-8 split (upper/lower samples) 8 no DCO1+DCO2->DCA->VCF
Mirage DMS-8 split (upper/lower samples) 8 no DCO1+DCO2->DCA->VCF
Mirage DMS-1 split (upper/lower samples) 8 no DCO1+DCO2->DCA->VCF
Mirage DSK-1 split (upper/lower samples) 8 no DCO1+DCO2->DCA->VCF
EPS 8 12/16/20 (52/39/31.2kHz) no DCO->DCF->DCA->Pan
EPS-M 8 12/16/20 (52/39/31.2kHz) no DCO->DCF->DCA->Pan
EPS-16 Plus 8 max:20 no DCO->DCF->DCA->Pan
EPS-16 Plus Rack 8 max:20 no DCO->DCF->DCA->Pan
ASR-10 8 23/31 (44.1/30kHz) no DCO->DCF->DCA->Pan
ASR-10S 8 23/31 (44.1/30kHz) no DCO->DCF->DCA->Pan
ASR-10R 8 23/31 (44.1/30kHz) no DCO->DCF->DCA->Pan
ASR-88 8 23/31 (44.1/30kHz) no DCO->DCF->DCA->Pan