| Model |
Released |
MSRP |
Synopsis |
Ebay Description |
 |
1979 |
$200k-500k |
Commercial version with original keyboard (ORK), mono FM, and optional mono sampling (50kHz). Velocity and pressure sensitivity are via MIDI only. 16 bit sampling and direct-to-disk recording were popular options. Samples can also be analyzed and resynthesized into additive waveforms (36 harmonics). |
The New England Digital Synclavier II is a computer based digital synthesizer/sampler controlled via terminal and/or keyboard. The number of synthesizer and sampler voices depends on the configuration, but each instrument uses 4 partials. Each partial can use synthesizer or sampler voices and features a volume IDADSR envelope, vibrato, tremolo, and various performance control (ribbon, velocity, aftertouch) modulation routings. The synthesis engine uses additive synthesis (including sample resynthesis) with 2 operator FM (with dedicated IDADSR envelope), using "Timbre frames" to morph timbre over time. The sampler engine records/edits/plays 16 bit (0-50kHZ) samples. Presets and samples can be loaded from optional floppy, optical, or hard drives. A sequencer and various IO configurations are also available. |
 |
1984 |
$200k-500k |
Added stereo sampling (1-100kHz) and FM (with pan modulation), along with "Velocity Pressure Keyboard" (VPK). Volume control is post DAC (analog domain vs. digital). |
The New England Digital Synclavier PSMT is a computer based digital synthesizer/sampler controlled via terminal and/or (velocity and pressure sensitive) keyboard. The number of synthesizer and sampler voices depends on the configuration, but each instrument uses 4 partials. Each partial can use synthesizer or sampler voices and features a volume IDADSR envelope, vibrato, tremolo, pan, and various performance control (ribbon, velocity, aftertouch) modulation routings. The synthesis engine uses additive synthesis (including sample resynthesis) with 2 operator FM (with dedicated IDADSR envelope), using "Timbre frames" to morph timbre over time. The stereo sampler engine records/edits/plays 16 bit (0-100kHZ) samples. Presets and samples can be loaded from optional floppy, optical, or hard drives. A sequencer and various IO configurations are also available. |
 |
1988 |
$200k-500k |
Cosmetic (white doors) and component changes, but no significant functionality changes. The 9600 includes 32 sample voices (96 max), 32MB Poly memory, 32 stereo FM voices. |
The New England Digital Synclavier 9600 is a computer based digital synthesizer/sampler controlled via terminal and/or (velocity and pressure sensitive) keyboard. The number of synthesizer and sampler voices depends on the configuration, but each instrument uses 4 partials. Each partial can use synthesizer or sampler voices and features a volume IDADSR envelope, vibrato, tremolo, pan, and various performance control (ribbon, velocity, aftertouch) modulation routings. The synthesis engine uses additive synthesis (including sample resynthesis) with 2 operator FM (with dedicated IDADSR envelope), using "Timbre frames" to morph timbre over time. The stereo sampler engine records/edits/plays 16 bit (0-100kHZ) samples. Presets and samples can be loaded from optional floppy, optical, or hard drives. A sequencer and various IO configurations are also available. |
