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THE "M" SERIES OF DISCRETE MODULAR SYNTHESIZERS |
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The MR series of synthesizers
offer several standard arrangements of 9000 series modules housed
in a professional brushed aluminum rack enclosure with an internal
high current power supply.
The MC series
features a vintage type, slanted hardwood console with extruded
aluminum guide rails.
One look
at the 9000 series modules and you can see why they cost more than
their contemporary or European counterparts. Silver flowchart diagrams
on durable black anodized backgrounds facilitate comprehension of
signal flow instantly. Military specification grade controls with
high quality knobs, graduated dials and Switchcraft hardware assure
years of reliable operation. But the differences are not just skin
deep. Inside, expertly selected, ultra linear, low noise, transistors
and capacitors, glass epoxy printed circuit boards with minimal
trace runs, hand assembled with military spec components produce
a sound no virtual synth can touch. A qualified, intuitive, retrospective,
yet modern design process, These elements all come together to form
an instrument of unparalleled quality and audio fidelity.
Here at
CMS, synthesizers are truly an art form. All research and development,
electronic and mechanical design, PC board manufacturing, control
panel machining, hand assembly, hand wiring, mechanical assembly,
component selection, and testing is performed by hand. Each modular
system comes signed and dated.
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MR-2 DISCRETE MODULAR
SYNTHESIZER |
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The MR-2 is a high quality, compact, rack mount, patchable
modular synthesizer. It contains all the basic elements needed for
patchable subtractive synthesis. The MR-2 now features a discrete
signal path as standard equipment. The 3 VCOs utilize our recently
developed discrete ultra-linear precision VCO submodules to attain
the ultimate in harmonic content and stability. The dual mode filter
uses our new Phatron ladder filter for deep bass and ripping high
end. The signal path is finished off with our new discrete VCA circuit.
It also features: 3 high speed envelope generators, a true analog
balanced modulator, 2 mixers, an externally triggered lag processor,
CV buss processor and a high speed, remote sensing power supply.
All of this is encased in a luxurious extruded aluminum rack cabinet.
Now you can have the big sound of discrete without
the big bite in the wallet. The MR-2 is hand made using North American
parts, not pacific rim scrap used by so many of our competitors.
That's why CMS / discrete synthesizers often cost more than other
systems currently available.
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MODEL MR-2
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MR-15 DISCRETE MODULAR
SYNTHESIZER |
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The MR-15 is our medium level, patchable modular synthesizer. It
is easily installed in any standard 12 space rack. The MR-15 utilizes
12 of our 9000 series modules installed in a sturdy extruded aluminum
rack enclosure.
The MR-15 packs lots of patchable analog processing in a small
space. Standard equipment for 2004 includes: 4 ultra-linear discrete
precision VCOs, 1 Phatron filter, 1 Super-Transistor discrete filter,
(both are 24Db , 1 lowpass and 1 highpass/lowpass, enabling 24 Db
bandpass and notch functions), 2 high fidelity discrete VCAs with
line level 1/4 inch output jacks, 6 envelope generators, 2 discrete
4 x 1 mixers (using our new, discrete, high slew-rate op amp modules),
a fully equipped sample and hold circuit, a voltage controlled clock,
a real analog noise generator including slow random, A voltage controlled
harmonic multiplier, a voltage controlled balanced modulator with
an integrated voltage controlled mixer, 3 LFO's, a voltage triggered
lag processor, a CV/gate input section with CV mixer for modulation
of all VCO's simultaneously, a gate delay, a low noise power supply
with high speed remote sensing, industrial grade 12 space extruded
aluminum rack cabinet.
The MR-15 packs the "true discrete" sound into a practical
and beautiful package. Years of extensive research into differential
transistor design have gone into the design of these new and powerful
sounding modules. We know our systems cost more - we designed them
that way.
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MODEL MR-15
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MR-24 DISCRETE MODULAR SYNTHESIZER
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The MR-24 occupies the upper tier of rack mount packages
we offer. It is housed in 2 industrial grade, 12U extruded
aluminum rack enclosures.
The analog processing circuits are too numerous to mention
here but, some of the highlights are:
10 discrete VCOs, 2 Phatron filters, 2 Super-Transistor
discrete filters, 4 discrete VCAs, a 10 x 2 discrete mixer,
a voltage controlled balanced modulator with an integrated
V.C. mixer, a voltage controlled harmonic multiplier, a 10
band comb filter/fixed filter bank, a multiple output - 14
stage phase shifter, 6 envelope generators, 4 LFO's, a gate
delay, a voltage triggered lag processor, 4 mixers / voltage
processors, a dual voltage source with attenuators, etc.
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MC-24 DISCRETE MODULAR SYNTHESIZER CONSOLE
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Model MC-24 is the console version of the MR-24.
The MC-24 also comes equipped with 10 of our new ultra-linear
discrete VCOs, 2 Phatron filters - 24Db lowpass/highpass,
2 discrete Super-Transistor filters -24Db lowpass, 4 discrete
VCAs, a discrete 10 input stereo mixer, a voltage controlled
14 stage phaser, a 10 band fixed / comb filter, V.C. balanced
modulator, V.C. harmonic multiplier, a fully decked out sample
and hold section, a voltage controlled clock, etc.
2 rows of twelve modules are mounted on custom, 36"
extruded aluminum rails. These sturdy assemblies are then
mounted in a furniture grade, hardwood finished, laminate
slant cabinet. The MC-24 features a 3 amp, ultra fast, linear
power supply. The MC-24 uses the military grade potentiometers,
front panels, knobs and mil-spec components found on all CMS/DiscreteSynthesizers.com
instruments.
This is the ultimate in studio synthesizers. This is the
ultimate in sound.
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MODEL MC-24
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ALL M SERIES SYNTHESIZERS
FEATURE: EXCELLENT SONIC CHARACTERISTICS
HAND SELECTED, LARGE GEOMETRY, LOW NOISE, SEMICONDUCTORS
PRECISION TRACKING OF OSCILLATORS
SWITCHCRAFT 1/8Th INCH JACKS
SEALED, MILITARY CONTROLS
SUB-MODULAR DESIGN PROVIDES EASY SERVICE
SCRATCH RESISTANT, BLACK ANODIZED, ALUMINUM FRONT PANELS
EASILY UNDERSTOOD FLOWCHART GRAPHICS
LEDs ALL OVER THE PLACE!
HIGH CURRENT POWER SUPPLY
RUGGED EXTRUDED ALUMINUM 19" RACK CASE
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