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Peavey Sampler Comparisons

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Model Released MSRP Synopsis Ebay Description
SP 1989 $999US Sample player line designed to be combined with an SX to create a full 16 bit sampler. Firmware 2.0 adds Akai S1000 (SCSI) CDROM support. The Peavey SP is a 1U rack, 16 voice multitimbral, velocity and pressure sensitive, 16 bit (12-48kHz) sample player, featuring a programmable digital low pass filter, LFO, dual ADSR envelopes, extensive modulation capabilities, stereo sub outputs, 128 presets, and MIDI. Sample editing includes pitch, mono, and start/end truncate. Waveform can be saved/loaded via a 3.5″ DSDD disk drive, SCSI, or MIDI SDS.
SP Plus 1991 $1299US Adds rev 2.0 firmware (i.e. Akai sample reading) and effects The Peavey SP Plus is a 1U rack, 16 voice multitimbral, velocity and pressure sensitive, 16 bit (12-48kHz) sample player, featuring a programmable digital low pass filter, LFO, dual ADSR envelopes, extensive modulation capabilities, stereo sub outputs, effects (reverb, delay, chorus, EQ), 128 presets, and MIDI. Sample editing includes pitch, mono, and start/end truncate. Waveform can be saved/loaded via a 3.5″ DSDD disk drive, SCSI, or MIDI SDS.
SX 1989 ? Mono sampling module for use with SP or DPM family (DPM3 SE, V3, DPM4). The Peavey SX is a 1U rack, 16 bit (16-48kHz) mono sampler, designed to be used with a DPM SP, DPM3 SE, V3, DPM4, or computer (with MIDI port and program supporting MIDI SDS). Waveform can be recorded via mic or line inputs and saved via MIDI SDS.
SXII 1992 ? $399US Upgraded stereo sample module with SCSI. The Peavey SXII is a 1U rack, 16 bit (16-48kHz) stereo sampler, designed to be used with a DPM SP, DPM3 SE, V3, DPM4, or computer (with MIDI port and program supporting MIDI SDS). Waveform can be recorded via mic or line inputs and saved via MIDI SDS or SCSI.
Note: MSRP is the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price when in production (not a current price). For street prices, see Prepal.

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