Solton/Ketron MS 40 Midi Synthesizer Sound Module, Sound Floppy, 256 Voices, 128 User, 12 Drum

SOLTON/KETRON MS 40 MIDI SYNTHESIZER SOUND MODULE, SOUND FLOPPY, 1 MAN BAND!

The SOLTON MS 40 is a fantastic new generation sound module, designed to meet the needs of musicians looking for high quality sounds combined with top level professional performance. The potential of this incredible instrument is practically unlimited, considering that it is able to load new sounds (PCM Voices, PCM Rhythm Grooves etc.) and new musical software (MIDI backing, Styles etc.) by means of the incorporated Disk Drive unit.

KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS

The MS 40 responds to the Key velocity (4 Dynamic Curves), Aftertouch, Modulation, Pitch Bend, Portamento, Global Transposer, Octave Down, Split and Arabic Scale controls.

256 ORCHESTRAL VOICES

The superb sound generation of the MS 40 comprises 256 Orchestral Voices specially created with Multi-Synthesis Technology. The sounds are sub-divided into 16 families according to General MIDI standards and can be selected from two separate banks. The voices have been sampled using the very latest Pulse Code Modulation methods (PCM) to eproduce the natural "feeling" and playing techniques of each instrument.

128 USER VOICES

The 256 Internal Voices of the MS 40 can be edited by means of the Attack, Decay, Release, Cut Off, Resonance, Tune, Octave and Modulation parameters. The User Voices can be memorized in 128 internal memory locations or saved on Disk, and when in the PLAY mode perform in exactly the same way as the Standard Preset Voices, providing alternative sounds for the making of new Programs or Patterns/ Styles.

12 DRUM SETS - 192 PERCUSSION SOUNDS

The MS 40 is provided with 11 Drum Sets and a User Drum Set with which the player can create a completely new Drum Set to his/her personal tastes using the 192 percussion sounds available. The User Drum Set is also used to remap the drums in the MS5, MS4 and MS3 musical backings. The percussion instruments are divided into 7 separate groups: Bass Drum, Snare, Hi Hat, Cymbal, Toms, Hi Latin and Lo Latin. Each group is provided with independent Volume, Reverb. and Pan Pot controls and can be included or excluded while playing by just conveniently pressing an On/Off key.

VI 1 VIDEO INTERFACE - KARAOKE

In order to satisfy the demands for public and domestic entertainment, the MS 40 can be connected to a normal television set by means of the optional

VI 1 VIDEO INTERFACE.

The screen shows the Song title, the words (which change colour as the Song goes on) and the chord name, which automatically adapts to the new key in the case of a Transposition. It is also possible to exclude the Lead Line (LEAD OFF) and the words (LYRIC OFF) from the display, as well as to Transpose only the MIDI Song, leaving the keyboard in the standard tuning. A perfect balance between the backing and the part played live (RIGHT) can be obtained by attenuating the overall volume of the backing by means of the Drums -/+ Volume keys. The Song can be edited by all the General MIDI parameters provided in the MS 40 (Volume, Program Change, Effects, Shift, Pan Pot, MIDI Channel) the variations of which can be memorized in a Registration. While playing a MIDI Song it is possible to "book" the next one by means of the NEXT function and a Chain of Songs can also be programmed with a maximum of 32 Songs for non-stop live performances.

PROGRAMS

The Programs are combinations of 2 or more keyboard voices (max. 4), of which the Volume, Chorus, Reverb., Octave Shift, Detune, Pan Pot and Sustain On/Off parameters can be separately controlled. Particularly rich and interesting effects are obtained when the voices are superimposed using the PATCH mode or dynamically controlled by the keyboard with the VELOCITY SWITCH function. DUET and TRIO harmonizing effects, as well as the possibility to restore the original Programs (RELOAD), are also provided. By means of the 4 programmable split zones it is possible to split the keyboard into two, assigning some Program voices to the Arranger section (backing effects for example) and others to the Solo section.

GENERAL MIDI

The General MIDI Standard with 16 MIDI parts and 16 separate MIDI channels is used for the MS 40. All the sounds have an 88 note range with 28 note Global Polyphony. Each MIDI Song or Standard MIDI File programmed according to the General MIDI protocol can be read and reproduced by the Disk Drive incorporated.

ARRANGER

The MS 40 is complete with 99 INTERNAL STYLES, each of which is made up of 4 Arrangements, 2 Intros, 2 Endings and 3 Fill Ins. It is possible to change the single Arranger parts (Bass, Chord 1, Chord 2 and Chord 3), modifying the Program Change and Volume or play the parts manually on the keyboard in the MANUAL mode. Furthermore by means of the DYNAMIC ARRANGER and RETRIGGER functions it is possible personalize the "feeling" of your playing. The Bass is provided with some important features such as the Bass to Lowest and Sustain functions and an optional MIDI Pedalboard is available for those who want to use the MS 40 for organ style playing. An exclusive feature of the Arranger is that the Accompaniment parts follow the key variations respecting the harmonic rules, adapting the intervals according to a sophisticated musical logic, instead of just simply transposing a previously memorized sequence.

PIANIST

This very useful feature enables any harmony to be played on the keyboard with two hands, just as on a piano, with the Automatic Accompaniment following exactly what is played. The effect is obtained by pressing the optional Sustain Pedal immediately after having formed the first chord on the keyboard. The Arrangement is then maintained in the memory for as long as the pedal is pressed.

DSP EFFECTS PROCESSOR

The MS 40 incorporates a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) that produces various effects such as Reverb., Chorus, Rotor, Delay, and Echo Repeat. The amount of effect can be varied separately in all sections of the instrument and can be memorized in a Registration.

24 PATTERNS

The internal memory of the MS 40 contains 24 locations into which Styles and Patterns can be programmed. Each Pattern can be programmed exactly as an internal style, with 4 Arrangements, 2 Intros, 2 Endings and 3 Fill Ins in Major, Minor and Seventh keys. It is also possible to copy any Style or part of a Style into a Pattern with a view to modifying the Sounds, Volumes, Effects, Pan Pot or Tempo. The Patterns can easily be saved or loaded to or from Disk either individually or in groups (Pattern Chains). A protection function called LOCK is also provided, to safeguard against unwanted cancellation of Styles already in the memory when loading new ones from the Disk.

SONG RECORDING

It is possible to play any piece of music in ‘Real Time’ on the MS 40 and record it directly on Disk. The Song can be composed of a maximum of 9 MIDI parts (5 Arranger parts and 4 Program parts) and records all the changes made on the control panel of the module including the Volumes, the Tempo, the Style, the Voices etc. When the Song is played back, it is possible to play with the recorded sequence using any of the 256 voices available.

MIDI ACCORDION

The MS 40, by means of the precise MIDI (GM) implementation included, can be controlled by a Master Keyboard, Computer, MIDI Accordion or MIDI Guitar. In particular, for the MIDI Accordion, the MS 40 has been implemented with an important function called

ACCORDION.

This function enables the best immediate connection between the MS 40 and the MIDI Accordion. This means a connection with the correct MIDI channels, the correct Dynamic Curve and even the possibility to select the chord system used (International, French or belgian).

64 REGISTRATIONS

64 Registrations can programmed in which it is possible to memorize the major part of the Edit functions provided, as well as the control panel settings. It is also possible to memorize the situation of the 16 MIDI parts of a General MIDI Standard Song in a Registration, enabling a complete reconstruction. Each time the Song is recalled from Disk the corresponding Registration with the new value settings is also activated.

PCM SOUND LOADING

In addition to the excellent internal sound generation, the MS 40 can also load all the PCM Voices of the SOLTON Disk Library into the internal memory: Orchestral Voices, Special Effects, Ethnic Instruments or Drum Grooves. This prerogative opens up the MS 40 to continuous innovation and sound improvement, thereby obviating the natural obsolescence normally associated with electronic musical instruments. The new PCM VOICES or DRUM GROOVES can also be loaded in the MULTITASK mode; that is while you are playing.

GROOVE AND STYLES

These are special disks in the SOLTON Library that contain PCM Rhythm Grooves coupled to a Style. Thanks to a special control function (SYNGROOVE), the PCM Grooves automatically synchronize with the internal Tempo and with the various Accompaniment sections. In this manner Styles with a particularly penetrating rhythm are obtained, ideal for contemporary dance music.

SEPARATE OUTPUTS

The MS 40 is provided with 4 separate output sockets to which the player can assign any section of the instrument (Solo, Bass, Rhythm etc.) or even a single percussion section (Bass Drum, Snare Drum, etc.). This characteristic is of prime importance to those who use the MS 40 in live performances or in recording studios, as it enables the equalization or effects patching of single sections of the module, excluding the internal effects.

DISK LIBRARY

The new, continuously expanding, SOLTON Disk Library for the MS 40 comprises: MIDI SONGS (Words & Music) MIDI INSTRUMENTALS STYLES GROOVES & STYLES PCM VOICES The Disk Library created for the MS5, MS4 and MS3 used with the FD 1 Disk Drive are completely compatible with the MS 40.

ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available for the MS 40 but not included in this listing

Volume Pedal.

Sustain Pedal (piano type).

Sustain Pedal.

MIDI Pedalboard (Mod. K8)

FS 6 Footswitch (6 switches).

FS 13 Footswitch (13 switches).

VI 1 - Video Interface.

This Solton/Ketron MS 40 MIDI Synthesizer Sound Module is a used item in VG condition. There is no real wear showing in terms of any major dings, marks or issues with a few light surface scratches and hand smudges from normal use. We received this item from a reliable and well versed guitar synth player. We could only to basic testing on this unit and in that, all controls work as they should. We were able to move around the functions with ease. We have received reassurance from the owner that all is in order with this unit. Needless to say, we will work with any buyer in case of concerns. You will receive this item well-packed with sound floppy discs but without the original packaging and paperwork. Please contact this seller for additional information. Returns are limited so please ask all questions before bidding as your satisfaction is important to me before you purchase. Customer 100% satisfaction is our one and only goal. The only way to show that to our customers is via our feedback. If for some reason you are not 100% satisfied, please do not leave negative or neutral feedback. Give us a chance to fix or resolve any problem you may have with your transaction. We want to earn every single positive feedback because we don't plan to work with you only once, we want you to come back. PayPal preferred and all payments need to clear before shipping. Insurance included with shipping. Buyer is responsible for any and all local taxes or custom duties with this purchase. Most importantly, thank you for looking!