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Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309, mint condition!
Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309, mint condition!
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Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309, mint condition!
The Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309 is a vintage groovebox released in 1996, famous for its hands-on analog-style sound and powerful sequencing capabilities. It was particularly popular in the electronic dance music scene of the 1990s and has since become a sought-after collector's item.
Key features:
- Synthesis engine: The Rave-O-Lution 309 uses a combination of sample-based and physical modeling synthesis, which Quasimidi called "Analog Emulation Synthesis". This gives it a sound that is grittier and more raw than many of its contemporaries.
- Sequencer: The unit features a five-part, pattern-based sequencer with both real-time and step-time recording. It includes a grid-edit mode for drums, reminiscent of classic Roland TR-series drum machines.
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Dedicated sound parts: It has five distinct sound sections, each with its own set of real-time control knobs:
- Kick
- Snare
- Hi-hat
- Percussion Set (12 different sounds)
- Monophonic Bass/Lead Synthesizer
- Real-time controls: A plethora of dedicated knobs provide instant access to parameters like tuning, filter cutoff, resonance, and envelope modulation for expressive sound tweaking during a performance.
- Effects: The 309 features two built-in effects processors (one for reverb/delay and one for modulation), a two-band parametric EQ, and a bass boost control called "Overblast".
- MIDI implementation: It has comprehensive MIDI connectivity, with the ability to record real-time knob movements into the sequencer's Master Track.
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Expandability: Quasimidi offered several hardware and software expansions for the unit:
- Audio expansion: Added two extra audio inputs and outputs.
- Synth expansion: Added two extra bass/lead synth voices.
- Drum expansion: Provided more drum and percussion samples and MIDI-synced LFOs.
- Artist use: The 309 has been used by notable artists in the electronic music scene, including Nine Inch Nails, the Beastie Boys, Kraftwerk, and Klaus Schulze.
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