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− | | Title = Linear Arithmetic 32 | + | | Title = Linear Arithmetic 32 |
− | | Image = LA32 - On a CM-32L.jpg | + | | Image = LA32 - On a CM-32L.jpg |
− | | Developer = [[Roland]] | + | | Developer = [[Roland]] |
− | | Released = 1987-??-?? | + | | Released = 1987-??-?? |
− | | Type = Chip | + | | Type = Chip |
+ | | Channels = 1.) LA Synthesis<br />2.) LA Synthesis<br />3.) LA Synthesis<br />4.) LA Synthesis<br />5.) LA Synthesis<br />6.) LA Synthesis<br />7.) LA Synthesis<br />8.) LA Synthesis<br />9.) Rhythm Synthesis | ||
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− | The '''''Linear Arithmetic 32 (LA32)''''' is an audio chip designed around 1987 by [[Roland]] and used in several of their synthesizers. The chip uses traditional subtractive synthesis combined with PCM-based samples to give a sound superior to what subtractive synthesis can achieve alone. | + | The '''''Linear Arithmetic 32 (LA32)''''' is an audio chip designed around 1987 by [[Roland]] and used in several of their synthesizers. The chip uses traditional [[subtractive synthesis]] combined with PCM-based samples on the attack portion of the instrument to give a sound superior to what subtractive synthesis can achieve alone. |
The term "linear arithmetic" is derived from the facts that the synthesis is all digital (linear) and a summing (arithmetic) of sounds. | The term "linear arithmetic" is derived from the facts that the synthesis is all digital (linear) and a summing (arithmetic) of sounds. | ||
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+ | The chip features 8 melody channels of LA synthesis and 1 rhythm channel. | ||
The following synthesizers and sound cards utilized the ''LA32'': | The following synthesizers and sound cards utilized the ''LA32'': | ||
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! Notes | ! Notes | ||
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− | | | + | | 1987-??-?? |
| D-50 | | D-50 | ||
| A keyboard synthesizer. | | A keyboard synthesizer. | ||
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==Picture Gallery== | ==Picture Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | File:LA32 - On a CM-32L.jpg|An | + | File:LA32 - On a CM-32L.jpg|An LA32 soldered onto the board of a [[CM-32L]]. |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Emulation Status== | ==Emulation Status== | ||
− | By its very nature, the [[Munt]] MT-32 emulator, emulates the | + | By its very nature, the [[Munt]] MT-32 emulator, emulates the LA32 chip. |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_Arithmetic_synthesis en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_Arithmetic_synthesis] - Wikipedia. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_Arithmetic_synthesis en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_Arithmetic_synthesis] - Wikipedia. |
Revision as of 15:00, 15 August 2018
Linear Arithmetic 32 | |
Developer: | Roland |
Released: | 1987-??-?? |
Type: | Chip |
Channels: | 1.) LA Synthesis |
The Linear Arithmetic 32 (LA32) is an audio chip designed around 1987 by Roland and used in several of their synthesizers. The chip uses traditional subtractive synthesis combined with PCM-based samples on the attack portion of the instrument to give a sound superior to what subtractive synthesis can achieve alone.
The term "linear arithmetic" is derived from the facts that the synthesis is all digital (linear) and a summing (arithmetic) of sounds.
The chip features 8 melody channels of LA synthesis and 1 rhythm channel.
The following synthesizers and sound cards utilized the LA32:
Release | Device | Notes |
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1987-??-?? | D-50 | A keyboard synthesizer. |
1987-??-?? | MT-32 | |
1988-??-?? | LAPC-I | |
198?-??-?? | LAPC-N | |
198?-??-?? | CM-32L | |
198?-??-?? | CM-64 | |
198?-??-?? | MT-100 |
Picture Gallery
An LA32 soldered onto the board of a CM-32L.
Emulation Status
By its very nature, the Munt MT-32 emulator, emulates the LA32 chip.
Links
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_Arithmetic_synthesis - Wikipedia.