Specifications

Introduction
Support for the Optional DI-10 Digital I/O Interface
ASR-10 Version 2 supports the optional DI-10 Digital I/O Interface. When installed, the DI-10
provides direct digital input and output connection to and from the ASR-10 using RCA-type
connectors. The Digital Output will provide 44.1 KHz digital output of the Main Out mix when
the current effect uses a 44.1 KHz sample rate. The Digital Input can be used for direct digital
sampling from an external digital audio source at 44.1 or 48 KHz.
The Digital Input and Output conform to the S/PDIF standard (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface
Format). S/PDIF is a digital audio communication standard for digital hardware devices. Be
sure that any digital devices used with the DI-10 conform to this standard. For more information
about using the DI-10 Digital I/O Interface, refer to the section about the DI-10 in this manual.
Note: If you wish to record the 44.1 KHz digital output of the ASR-10 to a DAT
recorder, the DAT recorder must be able to record from its digital input at 44.1 KHz
S/PDIF. Some older/consumer DAT recorders do not record at 44.1 KHz as a copy
protection scheme: These DAT recorders will not record the ASR-10’s 44.1 KHz digital output.
What’s New in 1.5
The ENTER PLAYS KEY Function
A new Edit/System*MIDI parameter was added to the ASR-10 as of Version 1.50 O.S. The
ENTER PLAYS KEY parameter adds new functionality for selecting and playing WaveSamples.
This is useful for listening to WaveSamples that are outside of your keyboard’s range, or listening
to the different WaveSamples in a multisampled Instrument (a drum kit for instance). It is
especially handy for ASR-10 rack mount owners who are operating their units without a
connected MIDI controller.
Notes
When using the Version 3 O.S., the processing of sequencer editing may take a little longer than
when using previous OS. Versions. This is because the ASR-10 ensures the accurate processing
of information, and needs to prepare Audio Tracks with each sequencer edit.
Caution:
Saving a SONG + ALL SEQS (Project) file to disk will take longer than in
previous OS. versions.
The SHUFFLING DATA message will be
displayed before saving, perhaps for several minutes. This happens
because the ASR-10 must manage the Audio Track data that is stored
with the SONG + ALL SEQS (project) file. The more AudioSamples you
have recorded, the longer it will take.
In general, shuffling time is dependent on free memory. With a lot of memory free, shuffling
time is reduced considerably.
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ENSONIQ ASR-10 Version 3 Operating System