The
Audio Playground Synthesizer Museum
The
Audio Playground Synthesizer Museum
Founded in 1972
Based out of Scotts Valley, California U.S.A
merged with Ensoniq in 1998 to become E-mu/Ensoniq
E-mu Systems Planet Phatt
Made in 1997
32 voice 16 part multi-timbral sound module
Specifications:
Planet Phatt is a highly focused, professional
tone model created specifically for
hip-hop, rap, acid jazz, and trip hop musicians. Planet Phatt
is 16-part
multi-timbral, featuring thirty-two notes of polyphony and 640
presets. It is a
superb song writing tool and a perfect addition to the modern
keyboard player's
studio or live setup. With its combination of filter types, MIDI
synchronization
LFOs, and BEATS Mode, Planet Phatt limits sound synthesis only
to one's
imagination.
BEATS Mode - the heart of Planet Phatt
First introduced in Orbit the Dance Planet, BEATS Mode has since
been highly
enhanced. It now features100 drum loops that can be synchronized
to their own
internal clock or an external MIDI clock. There are twenty-eight
user songs and
twenty-eight factory songs available. Each user song can have
ten events linking
beats together. Both songs and beats can be accessed from the
front panel or
remotely by using MIDI Song Start/Stop and Song Select commands.
Another
innovative function of BEATS Mode is the ability to transpose
(X-Factor) the entire
beat, creating completely new grooves based around a single drum
loop. This
functionality along with the ability to change each BEATS drum
kit to an entirely
new one gives Planet Phatt over ten thousand groove ideas. These
drum loops will
definitely not sound like anyone else's.
Spectacular presets, and lots of them
There are 640 presets found on Planet Phatt, created by talented
E-mu®
programmers and industry experts. These presets merely scratch
the surface of the
types of unique and powerful sounds that can be designed using
Planet Phatt's
synthesizer architecture. Planet Phatt has plenty of real-time
controls and
destinations that allow users to create floor-slamming, heart-pounding
masterpieces.
Planet Phatt - An overall solution
With the latest cutting-edge technology, Planet Phatt is designed
for the urban dance
scene with sounds and features no other product can match. It
makes a great
addition to any modern MIDI setup for users looking for the latest
innovative
products. Planet Phatt is the perfect overall solution for music
professionals who
require an individualistic, competitive edge in the business.
Planet Phatt Specifications and Menus
Master Menu
Master Tune, Transpose, Global Bend, Global Velocity Curve, Mix
Output, MIDI
Mode, MIDI Mode Change, MIDI Overflow, MIDI Enable, Preset Change,
Controller #A/B, Controller #C/D, Footswitch #, MIDI Program ->
Preset, Send
MIDI Data, User Key Tuning, Viewing Angle, Demo Sequence, BEATS
Mode,
Global Tempo, Bank Select, Song Start/Stop, BEATS MIDI Out, X-Factor
Control,
BEAT Control
Edit Menu
Preset Name, Primary Instrument, Secondary Instrument, Key Range,
Volume, Pan,
Coarse Tuning, Fine Tuning, Alternate Volume Envelope, Primary
Envelope
Parameters (AHDSR), Secondary Envelope Parameters (AHDSR), Delay,
Sound
Start, Reverse Sound, Solo Mode, Portamento Rate, Chorus, XFade
Mode, XFade
Direction, XFade Balance, XFade Amount, Switch Point, Primary
Filter Type,
Primary Filter Fc&Q, Secondary Filter Type, Secondary Filter
Fc&Q. Alternate
Envelope, Amount Delay, Alternate Envelope (AHDSR), LFO1 Shape
Amount,
LFO2 Rate-Delay-Variation, LFO2 Shape Amount, LFO2 Rate-Delay-Variation,
Key/Velocity Control, Real-time Control, Footswitch Control, Pitch
Bend Range,
Pressure Amount, Controller Amount A/B, Controller Amount C/D,
Velocity
Curve, Keyboard Center, Keyboard Tuning, Mix Output, Link 1, Link
2, Link 3,
Save Presets.
MIDIPatch TM Modulation System
Key Number and Velocity Modulation Control:
Up to six simultaneous patches per preset may be programmed.
Sources: 2 (Key Number and Key Velocity)
Destinations: 42
Realtime Modulation Control
Up to eight simultaneous patches per preset may be programmed.
Sources: 10
Destinations: 33
Footswitch Control:
Up to three simultaneous switches per preset may be programmed.
Sources: 3 (Footswitch 1, Footswitch 2, Footswitch 3)
Destinations: 10
Technical Specifications
Audio Channels: 32
Presets: 640
Beats: 100
Songs: 28
Data Encoding: 16-bit, linear, 18-bit DACs
Sound Memory: 8 MB
Signal to Noise: >90dB
Dynamic Range: >90dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz-18kHz (+/- 6dB)
Distortion: <.05% THD
Power Consumption: 15 Watts
Voltage Input: 90VAC-260VAC at 50Hz-60Hz
Maximum Output Level: +4dB into 600 Ohms
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Inputs
Effects Return 1 In (stereo), Effects Return 2 (stereo), MIDI
In
Outputs
Six, polyphonic (configurable as three pairs of stereo outputs
w/programmable panning), mono mix,
MIDI out, MIDI thru
Rack Dimensions
Height: 1.75", Width: 19", Depth 8.5"
E-mu Systems Planet phatt $795.00 List price
9091 PLANET PHATT $1095
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