IBM PS1500 Introduction, Sampling, Updateable Operating System OS from floppy disk, Karaoke

- 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.

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