Announcing The Split-Eight, Sequential's New 8-Voice Programmable
Synthesizer!
[lovely picture of the Split-Eight's front panel]
The Split-Eight is a fully programmable eight-voice synthesizer featuring a full 5-octave
keyboard and programmable keyboard split for $1,195.00 suggested retail. And that’s just
the beginning! For instance, the Split-Eight offers a choice of four keyboard modes:
Single, Unison, Double or Split. In Single Mode, the same sound is played across the
length of the five-octave keyboard. The provides the user with eight full voices for
traditional polyphonic playing. Unison mode assigns all eight voices to a single note,
creating a very full, bold sound ideal for lead synth playing. Double mode lets the user
layer different sounds on top of each other. In this way, two sounds are triggered by each
key to create complex sounds utilizing the full programming capabilities of two
independent oscillators, filters, and VCA's at one time. The exciting Split Mode is
particularly useful in performance, because it lets the user play different sounds at each
end of the keyboard (such as playing a bass sound with the left hand and a flute with the
right)! The split point can be programmed. When in Split Mode, the instrument
automatically assigns four voices to each side of the split point. The Split-Eight also
features a programmable link feature which lets you call up Split or Double programs
simultaneously. The fully programmable Split-Eight comes with 64 pre-programmed
sounds, including a variety of original sounds and several impressive orchestral and
keyboard timbres. All sounds can be easily modified or replaced with custom sounds. A
built-in chorus provides programmable on/off chorusing.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Each of the instrument's eight voices feature a multi-waveform VCO,
a 4-pole lowpass filter, a VCA, two ADSR envelope generators and
an LFO. The Split-Eight comes with 64 pre-programmed sounds.
Creating custom sounds is easy! There is a graphic matrix which
allows fast selection and easy editing of 31 different parameters.
LEDs clearly indicate the selected program, and if the program is
being edited, will also display the parameter value. The back
panel contains individual outputs for channels A and B along with
a 1/4" main output that gives you the chorus mix. Cassette In and
Out, a multi-purpose footswitch, and MIDI Input and Output are also
included. Sequential supports the Split-Eight with an extensive
array of MIDI functions. Modes 1 and 3 (Omni and Poly) are
available along with the ability to disengage MIDI. Each side of
a split program may be assigned to a separate MIDI channel. This
allows the user to control other MIDI keyboards independently with
each side of the keyboard. Through MIDI, the Split-Eight can send
and receive program change information, and transfer programs to
and from a second Split-Eight. Other MIDI features include the
ability to receive and send pitch bend and modulation information.
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