| Model ID | SPS-1 UW |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Signal Path | Digital Hardware |
| Dimensions | 34 × 6.3 × 17.6 cm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
| Power | 6V DC, 3A |
| Connections | - Phones · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Stereo
- 2 x Main out (L/A, R/B) · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Balanced, Mono
- 4 x Individual output (C, D, E, F) · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Balanced, Mono
- 2 x Input (A, B) · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Unbalanced, Mono
- 3 x MIDI (IN, OUT, THRU) · DIN
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| Links | Manufacturers Page · Manual at elektron.se · Sound on Sound Review |
| Notes | The original Machinedrum was the SPS-1 released in 2001. The SPS-1UW was released in 2005 with a new "user wave" sampling engine. The improved SPS-1 MKII and SPS-1UW MKII models were released in 2007, followed by the SPS-1UW+ MKII in 2010 which came with the +Drive FLASH ROM expansion pre-installed. The Machinedrum was discontinued in June 2016.
Specifications for SPS-1UW mkII:
Drum voice features (x16)
1× Specialized machine
1x Amplitude modulator
1x 1-band EQ
1x Resonant 24 dB LP/BP/HP filter
1x Sample rate reducer effect
1x Distortion effect
2x Master effects sends
1x Assignable LFO
Sequencer
16 tracks
Up to 64 steps per pattern
Swing, slide, accent
64 possible parameter locks on each pattern step
Full realtime control
Full MIDI support
384 MIDI controllable parameters
Storage
128 Snapshots (+Drive)
128 Sample banks (+Drive)
128 Patterns per Snapshot
128 Kits per Snapshot
32 Songs per Snapshot
48 ROM sample slots per Sample bank
4 real time sampling RAM machines per Sample bank
2.5 MB sample memory per Sample bank
Master effects
Rhythm Echo delay
Gatebox reverb
Hi/Lo-shelf + parametric EQ
Dynamix compressor
Sound generation
5 MD synthesis methods
12 bit sampling engine
46 individual audio generating machines
Synthesis methods
GND basic waveform synthesis
TRX retro beatbox synthesis
EFM enhanced feedback modulation synthesis
E12 sampled percussion synthesis
P-I physical modelling synthesis
Hardware
128x64 pixel backlit LCD
MIDI In/Out/Thru
6 x 1/4” impedance balanced audio out jacks
2 x 1/4” audio in jacks
1 x 1/4” stereo headphone jack
Advanced dual DSP system
44.1kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters
Flash-EEPROM upgradable OS
Balanced audio outputs
Main out level: +15dBu
Assignable outs level: +10dBu
Output impedance: 100 Ω unbalanced
S/N ratio: 100dBFS (20-20.000Hz)
Unbalanced audio inputs
Input level: +7dBu maximum
Audio input impedance: 9 k Ω
SNR inputs: 98dBFS (20-20.000Hz)
Electrical specifications
Unit power consumption: 8W typical, 18W max.
Recommended power supply: 6V DC, 3A
Physical specifications
Steel casing with brushed aluminium panel
Dimensions: W340×D176×H63mm (13.4×6.9×2.4”) (including, audio outputs, knobs and rubber feet)
Weight: approximately 2.8 kg
Specifications for SPS-1UW mkI where they differ from mkII:
Up to 32 steps per pattern
24 ROM sample slots per Sample bank
2 real time sampling RAM machines per Sample bank
2.0 MB sample memory per Sample bank
Power supply: 6V AC, 2.5A, 50/60Hz
Height: 77mm
Unbalanced audio outputs, S/N ratio 91dB. |
