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Introduction iii
- Ms-Dos format). PS1500 is able to initialize
disks for both formats. If the Sample-RAM is
installed, it is also possible to load Sample-
kits from disk. Ms-Dos compatibility permits
MIDI File exchange with other instruments and
computers. The Disk Drive features the ‘Slow’
and ‘Fast’ loading options; Slow allows data
to be loaded without blocking the instrument
(background loading) while ‘Fast’ provides
faster loading times without background load-
ing.
• Sampling
The Audio/Video Interface (AVI) renders the
Microphone/Line inputs operational for Sam-
pling. The captured sample can be edited
with specific Sample Edit parameters and
processed by the on-board Digital Effects
Processor. PCM Samples can also be load-
ed directly to the Sample-RAM from disk.
• Updateable Operating System (OS) from
floppy disk
Since the operating system resides in a flash-
ROM, it is possible to load updates from flop-
py disk. Operating System updates can add
new functions to the instrument.
• Karaoke
The Karaoke function allows Song and Midi-
File lyrics to be displayed on the instrument’s
2x40 LCD display. The AVI allows lyrics to be
projected onto a television or other video de-
vice during a performance to allow others to
sing along with the player. The AVI is config-
ured by default for the USA NTSC video stand-
ard.
• Audio Inputs
PS1500 is fitted with a set of audio inputs
suitable for the connection of musical instru-
ments, mixer or homle stereo outputs. The
level of the input signal can be regulated by
an appropriate volume control situated close
to the inputs. The signal can be directed to
the outputs for further external amplification.
The Audio/Video Interface renders the Mic/
Line input operational, suitable for sampling
purposes and processing the input signals with
the instrument’s on-board Digital Effects proc-
essor.
• MIDI operation
PS1500 is fully implemented for MIDI opera-
tion. The instrument can act as a Master con-
trolling device, or as a 16 part multi-timbral
slave device, regardless of the currently se-
lected playing mode. A General MIDI com-
patibility switch, MIDI Filters and MIDI Dump
facilities completes the MIDI features.
• Direct Connection with a computer
The Computer jack permits the connection of
computers (MAC/PC/Atari) not fitted with a
MIDI interface to PS1500 via a single serial
cable. The communication speeds can also
be configured to suit your specific computer
system.