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Subject: New ASR-X !
Original Message Date: 28-Jul-98 @ 01:02 AM - New ASR-X !
Have anyone heard of this new asr-x called an asr-x pro. Look in keyboard magazine or
Its supposed to be red too.. any info???
Its supposed to be red too.. any info???
Message 11/35 30-Jul-98 @ 02:28 PM - ha ha ha, very fucking funny...
mr. anonymous is obviously either joking or dreaming...
Message 12/35 30-Jul-98 @ 08:23 PM - RE: New ASR-X !
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UMM...HAVEN'T I HEARD ALL THE WOES ABOUT HOW THE ASRX IS SO HARD TO USE BECAUSE OF TOO FEW BUTTONS AND WHATNOT? HAVING NOT USED THE ASR-X, BUT HAVING USED BOTH THE MPC2K AND 60, I'D RECCOMEND AN MPC...DUNNO ABOUT THE ASRX BUT THE MPC IS JUST A FUCKIN DREAM TO USE...REALLY A CREATIVE INSTRUMENT! I ONLY USED IT AS A DRUM MACHIEN AND SEQUENCER, AND BOTH OF THOSE FUNCTIONS FUCKING ROCKED! BUT I DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL PITCH-SHIFT A SAMPLE UP AND DOWN THE KEYBOARD AS (ALL) SAMPLERS WILL DO...DON'T KNOW IF IT'S ONLY GOOD FOR DRUMS OR OTHER INSTRUMENTS TOO; BUT THE DRUM SECTION MAKES IT WORTH IT.
ANYONE WANT AN MC300, $175?
ANYONE WANT AN MC300, $175?
Message 13/35 31-Jul-98 @ 06:58 PM - RE: New ASR-X !
Yeah the mpc is a dream machine for drums, and the seqeuncer is solid and thats about it.
If you want just drums get it. can't really get into sophistocated note playing with it.
The X isn't that hard to use. Especially with an external sequencer. Plus they are comming out
with new os versions to fix problems they had in the sequencer
If you want just drums get it. can't really get into sophistocated note playing with it.
The X isn't that hard to use. Especially with an external sequencer. Plus they are comming out
with new os versions to fix problems they had in the sequencer
Message 14/35 12-Aug-98 @ 01:31 PM - RE: New ASR-X !
OK, I was joking in the anonimous thread, but this is some real info from Harmony Central:
ENSONIQ Announces ASR-X Pro Resampling Production Studio
Malvern, Pa, 1998 - ENSONIQ is excited to announce the next generation of the remarkably successful ASR-X, the ASR-X Pro! The original ASR-X was the first to offer a professional quality sampler, expandable synthesizer, sequencer, and effect unit as standard features in a single tabletop unit with patented velocity sensitive drumpads.
New features of the ASR-X Pro include a distinctive new look, and RAM expandable to 66MB for over 12 minutes of 44.1khz mono or over 6 minutes of stereo sampling. The operating system is now stored in Flash memory for convenient software upgrades. Also new to the ASR-X Pro is Stomper, a built in software synthesis program that creates faithful reproductions of classic electronic drum machines - and even phatter sounds! 10 "Essentials" buttons have been added for instant access to 15 sounds of your choice and direct access of patterns. In addition, tempo resolution can now be set to within 1/100 BPM for more accurate matching of audio loops to MIDI sequences.
The ASR-X Pro provides a unique combination of tools for sampling-intensive productions such as Hip-hop, Techno, Industrial, and dance oriented music. The expanded features of the ASR-X Pro also make it suitable for a much wider variety of applications. When the RAM is expanded, the longer sampling times allow the ASR-X Pro to be used for flying in background vocals or other material to supplement a live or recorded performance. Using the advanced capabilities of the ASR-X Pro, grooves may be mixed, resampled with effects, and saved as an industry standard AIFF files for instant compatibility with leading Internet publishing and CD creation software.
Expandability is a key feature of the ASR-X Pro. An optional EXP series sound and wave expansion board may be added to increase the on-board synth's ROM memory up to 26MB. Installing the X-8 output expander allows sounds to be routed to any one of 10 outputs. The included SCSI interface opens the door for a wide variety of storage options, as well as access to a huge library of samples on CD-ROM. Most hard drives, removable media, and CD-ROM drives are compatible. Two RAM expansion slots are provided. Sample memory can be increased to 66MB using industry standard 72-pin SIMMS chips.
Computer users, Internet developers, and multimedia professionals will appreciate the ASR-X Pro's use of standard file formats. Disks are DOS formatted, sounds are saved as AIFF files, and EPS, ASR-10, Roland, AKAI, and .WAV files are easily imported. ENSONIQ has many 3rd party partners who offer a wide range of compatible products. These include editors, sample libraries, MIDI programs, etc. A complete list will be posted to ENSONIQ's website at www.ensoniq.com.
I wonder if the Stomper version will have "real time" edition, I mean, if it has to render the wave before you can play it as in the PC version.
What do they mean with "distinctive new look"? anyone knows? Is it really red???!!!!!
Dan
ENSONIQ Announces ASR-X Pro Resampling Production Studio
Malvern, Pa, 1998 - ENSONIQ is excited to announce the next generation of the remarkably successful ASR-X, the ASR-X Pro! The original ASR-X was the first to offer a professional quality sampler, expandable synthesizer, sequencer, and effect unit as standard features in a single tabletop unit with patented velocity sensitive drumpads.
New features of the ASR-X Pro include a distinctive new look, and RAM expandable to 66MB for over 12 minutes of 44.1khz mono or over 6 minutes of stereo sampling. The operating system is now stored in Flash memory for convenient software upgrades. Also new to the ASR-X Pro is Stomper, a built in software synthesis program that creates faithful reproductions of classic electronic drum machines - and even phatter sounds! 10 "Essentials" buttons have been added for instant access to 15 sounds of your choice and direct access of patterns. In addition, tempo resolution can now be set to within 1/100 BPM for more accurate matching of audio loops to MIDI sequences.
The ASR-X Pro provides a unique combination of tools for sampling-intensive productions such as Hip-hop, Techno, Industrial, and dance oriented music. The expanded features of the ASR-X Pro also make it suitable for a much wider variety of applications. When the RAM is expanded, the longer sampling times allow the ASR-X Pro to be used for flying in background vocals or other material to supplement a live or recorded performance. Using the advanced capabilities of the ASR-X Pro, grooves may be mixed, resampled with effects, and saved as an industry standard AIFF files for instant compatibility with leading Internet publishing and CD creation software.
Expandability is a key feature of the ASR-X Pro. An optional EXP series sound and wave expansion board may be added to increase the on-board synth's ROM memory up to 26MB. Installing the X-8 output expander allows sounds to be routed to any one of 10 outputs. The included SCSI interface opens the door for a wide variety of storage options, as well as access to a huge library of samples on CD-ROM. Most hard drives, removable media, and CD-ROM drives are compatible. Two RAM expansion slots are provided. Sample memory can be increased to 66MB using industry standard 72-pin SIMMS chips.
Computer users, Internet developers, and multimedia professionals will appreciate the ASR-X Pro's use of standard file formats. Disks are DOS formatted, sounds are saved as AIFF files, and EPS, ASR-10, Roland, AKAI, and .WAV files are easily imported. ENSONIQ has many 3rd party partners who offer a wide range of compatible products. These include editors, sample libraries, MIDI programs, etc. A complete list will be posted to ENSONIQ's website at www.ensoniq.com.
I wonder if the Stomper version will have "real time" edition, I mean, if it has to render the wave before you can play it as in the PC version.
What do they mean with "distinctive new look"? anyone knows? Is it really red???!!!!!
Dan
Message 15/35 12-Aug-98 @ 02:46 PM - RE: New ASR-X !
Yeah the joint is RED plus it has much more buttons than the previous box. Now it should
really spit on the competetion cuz It could do drums just as good as the MPC, plus all
the rest, now this new box ... we're still waiting for a price tag though..
really spit on the competetion cuz It could do drums just as good as the MPC, plus all
the rest, now this new box ... we're still waiting for a price tag though..
Message 16/35 13-Aug-98 @ 12:21 AM - RE: New ASR-X !
huh??...... strange??..... whenever there is an ASRX thread, it's usually full of messages saying how much better the MPC's are..... weird !!!
Message 17/35 13-Aug-98 @ 03:33 AM - RE: New ASR-X !
John, do you saw a picture of the X-PRO?, Can you send it to me?
Dan
Dan
Message 18/35 13-Aug-98 @ 04:08 AM - RE: New ASR-X !
I doubt if I can send it to you or here. But Its in Keyboard mag.
Its nothing but one page. an advertisement with the picture and some words
thats supposed make you buy it. No real investigation into the machine. So check it out
keyboard magazine. August or September issue I think its ... We'll it might be in both
issues since its just an ad.
Its nothing but one page. an advertisement with the picture and some words
thats supposed make you buy it. No real investigation into the machine. So check it out
keyboard magazine. August or September issue I think its ... We'll it might be in both
issues since its just an ad.
Message 20/35 29-Aug-98 @ 09:02 PM - RE: New ASR-X !
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yeah, i saw it in keyboard mag the other day...looked pretty cool but for the price well...jeez you could buy a lot of kit. and personally (this always comes up; i can't let it go by!!) i'd go for a secondhand MPC. Never used an ASR but i HAVE used an MPC...with this thing, if I could afford it, i'd chuck my computer (after using the RAM to upgrade the mpc!) and life would be good...very good...
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