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ASQ10

ASQ10

ManufacturerAkai Professional
FunctionSequencer
Produced1986
CountryJapan
Form FactorTabletop
Signal PathDigital Hardware (including Analog Connections)
LinksASQ10 Owner's Manual
NotesAkai's first desktop sequencer was the ASQ10 and it was amazing. Up to 99 sequences, 99 tracks, 60,000-note capacity, 3.5" built-in disk drive and sophisticated real-time or step recording and programming. Overdubbing, punch in/out, track soloing and a big LCD data screen. Extensive edit-ability, recording features and MIDI implementation make the ASQ10 one of the best stand-alone MIDI sequencers around. Polyphony - 6 voices Oscillators - 12 osc. (2 per voice) LFO - 2 LFOs per voice (various waveforms, speed, delay, depth) Filter - Lowpass / Highpass filter w/ cutoff, resonance, pitch follow VCA - FM: depth, destination & vca: level Keyboard - 37 keys (velocity and aftertouch) Memory - 50 sound library patches, 20 code memories, 40 programs, 10 packets + external memory cards available Control - MIDI (6-parts)