Peavey SP Synopsis

Original sample player.

Architecture is typical sample based subtractive (i.e. PCM->DCF->DCA).

eBay Description

Key Features

1. Aftertouch: Poly or channel routed to pitch, filter, amp, and pan
2. Architecture Class: sampler
3. Audio IO: Stereo main and dual sub outputs (4 total) can be configured as stereo or mono
4. Audio Source: 16 bit (12-48kHz) samples (200 max)
5. Communication Interface: MIDI, dual SCSI
6. Effects: None
7. EG: Dual ADR (3 rate) EGs can be routed to pitch, filter, amp, pan
8. Expansion: Load samples via MIDI SDS, 3.5" DSHD floppy drive, SCSI/SMDI (1.2GB max HD), or an SX sampling module (Firmware 2.0 reads Akai S1000 CDs via SCSI)
9. Filter: low pass
10. Form Factor: 1U rack
11. Key Scaling: Routed to filter and pan
12. LFO: Routed to pitch, filter, amp, and pan with polarity. Waveforms are triangle, square, saw, sine, clipped sine, sample and hold, random, grunge
13. Memory:
• Multi Memory: 16
• Patch Memory: 128
• PCM Memory: N/A
• Sample Memory: 2MB (1MW), expandable to 32MB (16MW) via 1Mx8 or 4Mx8 pairs of 30 pin non-parity (Mac) SIMMS, 100ns or faster (install in pairs)
• Sequencer Memory: N/A
14. Multitimbral: 16
15. Pedal Inputs: N/A
16. Performance Control: 4 MIDI CC's (including mod wheel) are routed to pitch, filter, amp, and pan
17. Polyphony: 16 (8 stereo)
18. Power: AC
19. Released: 1989
20. Sequencer: no
21. Signal Class: digital
22. Velocity: Routed to pitch, filter, amp, and pan

Further Information

• Sampler (musical instrument)
• http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampler_(musical_instrument)
• Digital synthesizer
• http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_synthesizer
• Further Information:
• http://www.spsamplesite.com/
• Owners manuals:
• http://www.peavey.com/
• http://www.spsamplesite.com/

References

1. MSRP:
• Keyboard Magazine (Dec 1995)
2. Released:
• http://www.spsamplesite.com/

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