Sound Moduleswww.sweetwater.<strong>com</strong> ProGear2007 355THE SWEETWATER DIFFERENCE — EXPERIENCE IT TODAY! (800) 222-4700Motif-Rack ES1,152-program Rackmountable Sound ModuleThe Motif-Rack ES delivers 128-note polyphony with 1,152 programs and 65 drumkits, plus more effects than any other rack module. The Motif-Rack boasts soundsthat run the gamut from orchestral to acoustic piano, and everything in between,including tones for electronica and hip-hop. With “Mega Voices,” all the nuances of aninstrument’s real-time performance are captured. The Motif-Rack ES offers more effectsthan any other rackmountable module with an enhanced DSP effects system including20 reverb types and 49 chorus/delay types. You can use eight dual Insertion Effectssimultaneously when operating in Mix Mode. The Modular Synthesis Plug-in System letsyou simply plug in optional expansion boards to add additional sounds. The rear panelprovides a multitude of connection options including USB, MIDI in/out/thru, digitaloutputs, and a total of six analog outputs so your ES Rack will fit seamlessly into anystudio environment.MotifRackES Rackmount Synthesizer ....List $ 1395 00ONLY $33/mo.$1099 99Specs: 128 voices • 1,152 patches• Out: 6 x TS • Dig out: mLAN,S/PDIF, USB • 175MB ROMFantom-XRRackmountable Sound ModuleThe Fantom-XR module is based on Roland’s powerful sound generator chip, whichdelivers an expressive 4-stereo-tone synthesis engine with 128-voice polyphony. Theinternal 128MB wave ROM features an amazing 88-key piano , lively string ensembles,fat drum sounds, and more, recorded in world-class studios by renowned engineers.The internal wave ROM can be expanded up to 512MB using six optional SRX-Seriesexpansions. Out of the box, the Fantom-XR ships with a 16MB sample memory— expandable up to 544MB — for loading WAV/AIFF files via USB or for recordingyour own sounds via the analog and digital inputs. A host of sample-editing tools,including a Wave Edit screen, Chop function, and real-time time stretching, give youcontrol over your samples. The Fantom-XR boasts three multi-effects processors,separate reverb and chorus processors, COSM Guitar Amp Modeling, Lo-Fi processing,Slicer, Isolator, and a dedicated Mastering processor.Specs: 128 voices • 1,280 Patches• In: 2 x TRS • Out: 2 x TRS, 2 xTS • Dig I/O: S/PDIF, USB • 128MBROMFantomXR 128-voice Synth Module .....List $ 1649 00 $1395 97ONLY $42/mo.PC2 Rack536-program Sound ModuleThe PC2R continues the Kurzweil tradition with a rack version of the acclaimedPC2 keyboard. It features a huge selection of great sounds including Kurzweil’striple-strike grand piano, plus strings, classic electric pianos, and B-3 organ. The 536internal voices coupled with the expanded Orchestral ROM block provide limitlesscreative options. The KB3 Mode provides realistic drawbar organ simulation, withtone that perfectly mimics the original. The PC2R is designed for anyone in search ofthe best sound quality in a rackmounted sound module. To further aid the creativeprocess, the PCR2 is loaded with a studio’s worth of dual-processor effects includingreverbs, delays, phasers, rotary effects, <strong>com</strong>pressors, distortion, and Kurzweil’sunique Laserverb. This is a songwriter’s dream palette. The effects on the PC2R arevery similar to those found on the well-regarded KDFX for the K2500/K2600 seriesinstruments with separate send levels per MIDI channel for each of the dual effectsprocessors.PC2Rack Sound Mod w/Orc ROM .......List $ 1572 00 $1415 97ONLY $43/mo.Specs: 64 voices • 536 patches •Out: 2 x TS, headphones • Dig I/O:AES/EBU, S/PDIFReceptor/Komplete4 BundleVST Plug-in Player/VirtualInstrument BundleThe ReceptorRevC/Komplete4 is a powerful toolthat lets you run Windows VSTinstruments and effects effectivelyand at blazing speed. This version<strong>com</strong>es <strong>com</strong>plete with the Komplete4 instrument bundlefrom Native Instruments, as well as a beefed-up hard drive, a doubled cache size“Looking for a way to take Native Instruments’ onthe road? The Receptor’s design is familiar to thoseaccustomed to working with sound modules, and isready for the trials of the road. Now you can leave yourlaptop at home and bring the sounds of the studiosafely to the stage.”— Matt Bostater, Sales Engineer, Ext. 1325ReceptorK4 Plug-in Player w/HD ...........List $ 3798 00ONLY $84/mo.$2799 97Genesys XPArranger Workstation Moduleover the previous Receptor,and support for even fasterCPUs than before. TheReceptorRevC packs all thisinto a <strong>com</strong>pact 2U modulethat’s great for live use, and<strong>com</strong>es with 2GB of RAM.Specs: 160GB HD • 2GB RAM • In:2 x TRS, 1 x hi-Z • Out: 2 x TRS •Dig I/O: S/PDIF, ADAT, Ethernet, USB• Other I/O: VGA, PS/2GEM’s Genesys XPmodule packs a tonof functionality intoSD-20ME-1a <strong>com</strong>pact unit, includinga large 20GB hard256-program Sound ModuleUSB Sound Module with 660 Patchesdrive, 128MB onboardBuilding on the reputation of Kurzweil’s popular andThe Edirol SD-20 is a <strong>com</strong>pact MIDI sound modulememory, a built-insuccessful Micro Piano, the ME-1 Micro Ensemblethat’s perfect for musicians on the go. The USBCD/DVD player and CDmodule features a wide variety of piano, keyboard, andport allows for easy connection to a laptop or anyburner , built-in qualitysynth sounds, along with strings, guitars, basses, voices,USB-equipped <strong>com</strong>puter. With 660 patches, 23 drummicrophone. Theand drums. Among the included sounds are multi-strikesets, and 64-voice polyphony, there are no creativeGM-X General MIDI module boasts 72-voice polyphonyelectric pianos (both Rhodes and Wurlitzer) and manyboundaries. The SD-20 can be bus-powered, so there’sand 50 sounds, while the RP-X piano module gives youpopular organs. The samples and synth programming areno need to take a power adapter with you. Put finishing50 modeled sounds and 64MB of memory.taken directly from Kurzweil’s PC2-series instruments,touches on your music with the SD-20’s six reverbs andSpecs: Genesys XP 64 voices • 128 patches • 128MB RAM • Dig I/O: USBincluding a stereo triple-strike acoustic piano sample. • 17.6 lbs GM-X 72 voices • 99 patches • 64MB RAM • Dig I/O: USB • 5.5six choruses. The SD-20 ships bundled with CakewalkLush synth pads are also included .lbs RP-X 72 voices • 99 patches • 64MB RAM • Dig I/O: USBSONAR LE production software .ONLY $69/mo.Specs: 32 voices• 256 patches • Out: 2 x TS, headphones • MIDI in/thruSpecs: 64 voices • 660 patches • Out: RCA, opticalGenesysXP Arranger Workstation Module .List $ 2699 00ONLY $10/mo.ONLY $14/mo.$SD20 USB Sound Module ................List $ 379 299 97 $GMX General MIDI Sound Module ......List $ 749 00 $ 599 9700 ME1 Multitimbral Sound Module ...............List $ 499 449 9700 RPX Piano Module ...........................List $ 749 00 $ 599 97$2299 97
356ProGear2007www.sweetwater.<strong>com</strong>Sound Modules Call today! (800) 222-4700THE SWEETWATER DIFFERENCE — EXPERIENCE IT TODAY!Voyager Rack Mount EditionMono Analog SynthesizerFor diehard fans of rackmountedsynth modules and big, round,analog sound, the MinimoogVoyager Rack Mount Editionbeckons. The signal path startswith a bank of three wide-range,high-stability voltage-controlledoscillators, one noise source, and one audio preamplifi er for external audio signals.The rackmount Voyager’s backlit front panel features the same presets (V3.0) andcontrols as the Voyager (see p. 354) — minus the touch surface — and the rearpanel delivers all of the same I/O. The RME can also be used as a tabletop synth withoptional wood sides.Radias-RRackmount Modeling Synth with VocoderThe RADIAS-R delivers Korg’s incredible MMT synthesis engine in rack form, forthose who have enough keyboards. Analog modeling, PCM playback, digital synthesis,effects, and more are <strong>com</strong>bined in this powerhouse synth. Each program contains upto four timbres, which you can split, layer, or run multitimbrally. The vocoder recordsup to 7.5 seconds of formant information, which can be stored to any of 16 banks. TheRADIAS-R also includes a headset mic for use with the vocoder, and editor/librariansoftware.Though the Voyager is an analog synth, you have access to digital functionality thatenables such nifty features as saving presets, transmitting and receiving MIDI data,and software upgrades via MIDI. One of the best analog synths ever created with theability to digitally recall settings means the Voyager is modern tonal powerhouse withvintage soul.ONLY $66/mo.Specs: 24 voices • 256 patches •$VoyagerRack Analog Synth Rack ...........List $ 2395 2195 97Specs: monophonic • 896 presetsONLY $30/mo.In: 2 x TS • Out: 4 x TS, phones •• In: 1 x TRS, DB-25 • Out: 2 x$ 00Dig I/O: USBRadiasRack Analog Modeling Synth ......List $ 1499 999 97TRS, DB-2500Poly EvolverOriginVirtual Analog Synth ModulePoly EvolverHybrid Analog/DigitalOrigin is the first Arturia hardwareRackmountable Synthesizersynthesizer, a new generation of modular systemthat gives you the power and flexibility to create and shapeWhether you’re a keyboardist, guitarist,Evolveramazing sounds. Loaded with modules extracted fromor any other type of musician that enjoysthe best synthesizers of all time (Moog Modular, ARP 2600, CS-80, Minimoog, andcreating sounds that no one’s heard before, we’ve got a processor for you! The PolyProphet VS) and with innovative modules, this unit can ac<strong>com</strong>plish some jaw-droppingEvolver is a 4-voice rackmountable synthesizer from Dave Smith Instruments thatoperations. Using True Analog Emulation technology that models analog synthsblows open your creativity! Connect a MIDI controller or an analog sound source andaccurately, the Origin takes the modeling process one step further, actually allowingyou can tap into the power of the four voices. Stereo audio inputs are passed throughyou to put together <strong>com</strong>pletely new synths from different elements of the classic analogall four sections, which can be set to either process the signal or ignore it. There’s alsounits you love. The Origin is great as a standalone live tool, and also functions equallya mono version — the Evolver — available as well.well as a plug-in for your DAW sequencer.ONLY $41/mo.$PolyEvolver 4-voice Rack Synthesizer ....... List $ 1495 1349 97Specs: Poly Evolver 4 voicesSpecs: 32 voices • 500-plus presets •• 512 patches • In: 2 x TS • Out: 10002 analog in • 10 out • Dig out: S/PDIF, USB 2.0.x TS Evolver monophonic • 384Evolver Mono Rack Synthesizer ............. List Origin Virt Analog Synth Module ...................... Call$ 599 00 $ 549 97 patches • In: 2 x TS • Out 4 x TSVIRUS TIDesktopModeling Synthwith 24-bit/192kHz Audio InterfaceThe Access VIRUS TI Desktop re-integrates the worlds of hardware and software witha suite of <strong>com</strong>pelling features. Along with 80+ voices of polyphony, new oscillator types,user- arpeggiator, 16x full effects, and more, this is the most powerful Virus hardwareever. The TI Desktop also USB-links to your <strong>com</strong>puter where the powerful hardwareappears as a sample-accurate VSTi/AU instrument, simultaneously offering 2-way audioand MIDI interfacing, control surface functionality, editor and librarian functions, andmore. Additionally, Remote Mode allows the Virus TI Desktop to be<strong>com</strong>e a controlsurface for any MIDI-capable device or software, mapping each of the 33 knobs to aspecific MIDI message. Virus TI Desktop ships with a great selection of templates andincludes 32-user memories for custom controller maps. It’s a powerful addition thatgreatly increases the value of the synth’s studio footprint.VirusTIDesk Virt Analog Synth Module ....List $ 2150 00ONLY $60/mo.$1995 97Specs: 80 voices • 2,048 patches• In: 4 x 1/4" • Out: 6 x 1/4" (bal),headphone • Dig I/O: S/PDIF, USBmicroQ PhoenixRackmountable Limited Edition of the Micro Q SynthesizerPacking the stunning sounds and capabilities of the Waldorf Q into a rackmountableunit was no small feat, but the microQ Phoenix does exactly that! The synthesisarchitecture of the microQ Phoenix is pulled directly from the Waldorf Q and seats itin a tidy 2U package. Inside this rackmountable beauty, you have access to 25 notes ofpolyphony, 400 programs (300 singles and 100 multis), analog I/O, five oscillators pervoice, and a whole host of other synth goodies to push your music through new creativeboundaries. Process your sounds with reverb, surround delay, chorus, flanging,phasing, or a 25-band vocoder. Waldorf even included the powerful arpeggiator and thevery useful drum map along with a slew of other handy synthesis tools.Specs: 16 voices • 400 patches •In: 2 x TS • Out: 6 x TSMicroQPh Rackmount Ltd Ed MicroQ ....List $ 1099 00 $699 99ONLY $21/mo.