Introducing Ensoniq
Ensoniq produced synthesizers and samplers from 1982-1998, before they were bought by Creative Labs. For street prices, see Prepal.
| Released | Sampler | Conventional | Rompler |
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| 1984 |
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| 1986 |
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| 1990 |
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Resources:
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Wikipedia:
- http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Ensoniq Transoniq Hacker Archive:
- http://memi.de/~buchty/ensoniq/transoniq_hacker/
Architectural Classes:
- Additive: Multiple sine wave harmonics are combined.
- Conventional: Single cycle waveforms, subtractive architecture (filtered harmonics).
- FM: Oscillators use Frequency or Phase Modulation.
- Rompler: ROM based samples (often subtractive).
- Sampler: User recorded samples (often subtractive).
- Modelling: Digital model, usually involving a Driver and Modulators.