Dreamblaster S2 – MIDI Synth Daughterboard

Dreamblaster Synth S2 Daughterboard

Waveblaster compatible synth module based on the SAM2195 chip. Combines wavetable and FM synth sound for a high end retro sound. Excellent for gaming, music production, sound experiments and art installation.

Great looking Black PCB, Limited Edition!

Waveblaster compatible synth module based on the SAM2195 chip.

Can be used with:

• Dreamblaster S2 – MIDI Synth Daughterboard
  
• Wavetable Adapter for MPU-401 MIDI Joystick Game Port
  

Specifications

• 64 voice polyphony (without effects)
• 38 voice polyphony + effects
• High quality, compact size
• CleanWave soundset
• General MIDI compatible effects
• 4 band stereo equalizer
• Low power consumption, only 5V supply required (no +/- 12V)
• Low noise audio output
• 2 x 13 Pin Waveblaster Connector – Female
• Can be used on Waveblaster Compatible soundcards
• Can be used for electronics projects, such as arduino, raspberry pi, midibox, …
• Small size, ideal for building into projects: 24 mm x 34 mm
• Specifications and chip datasheet SAM2195 MIDI
• Country of Manufacture: Belgium
• UPC: 797153965057
• EAN: 0797153965057
• MPN: ADBS21
• SKU: ADBS21

Compatible with any sound card that has a Waveblaster connector:

• SoundBlaster 16
• Audician 32
• ESS AudioDrive
• Aureal Vortex 2
• and many others

Can be used in Oberheim MC2000

This board is intended for testing, education, development and usage in custom projects and prototypes. Also suitable for use in electronics projects and retro gaming pc’s.

Comparison

	S2	X2	X3M
Polyphony without effects	61 Voices
Polyphony with effects	38 Voices	81 Voices	54 Voices
Chip	Dream SAM2195	Dream SAM5000 Series	Dream SAM5000 Series
Flash	ROM in Chip, 4 Mbit	64 MB for soundbank data	64 MB for soundbank data
DAC	Built in	24 bit, 48 kHz	24 bit, 48 kHz
Latency	Super low latency < 1 ms	Super low latency < 1 ms	Super low latency < 1 ms
USB	N/A	Flashing internal flash memory	Flashing internal flash memory
	N/A	Full MIDI interface	Full MIDI interface
Input	Waveblaster connector	Waveblaster connector
			DIN MIDI In
		USB MIDI In	USB MIDI In
Output	Waveblaster connector	Waveblaster connector
		Stereo line out, 24 bit DAC, 3.5mm connector
			2 x RCA Stereo out
			MIDI Out, DIN Connector
Functions	Hardware wavetable synthesis	Hardware wavetable synthesis	Hardware wavetable synthesis
			USB audio playback, class compliant
			USB audio digital recording of MIDI + Wave output, class compliant
Software	N/A	X2 Preset Editor	X3M Preset Editor
	N/A	X2Upload	X3Upload
Soundbank	Built in See manual page 29	16 MB – Preloaded	16 MB – Preloaded
Power Supply	Waveblaster – 5V (No +/- 12V)	Waveblaster – 5V (No +/- 12V)
		USB – 5V	USB – 5V
PCB Size	36 x 65 mm	65 x 38 mm	80 x 36 mm
PCB Color	Black	Black	Black

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