Arcano 8-bit Synthesizer : NES / Famicom type presets

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The Arcano 8-bit synth is a polyphonic, MIDI-controlled synthesizer for creating chip music in the style of the 8-bit game consoles. The synthesizer's 32 preset patches are modeled after the sounds of the NES / Famicom game consoles.

Hardware Specifications:

• standard MIDI DIN input
• 1/8'' (3.5 mm) unbalanced mono audio output
• USB type B connector (for power only)
• simple two-button control interface
• 7-segment LED patch-index display
• embedded audio digital signal processor chip

Audio Specifications:

• polyphonic synthesis with up to two-oscillators per voice (second oscillator used for detune effects)
• 12.5%, 25%, and 50% duty-cycle pulse, 5-bit sawtooth, and 4-bit triangle (NES Bass) waveforms
• realtime waveform switching capability for NES pulse “pluck” effects
• accurate, DDS-based NES audio waveform reconstruction
• NES analog signal path recreation for authentic sound