Sequencer microprocessors

[Simon]

>I am really interested in the idea of a cloning the 909 drum machine,
>now that i have enough information about the circuits (especially the
>the sample playback circuits for the hihats/cymbals).
>
>What sort of processor would be best for such a design? Keeping in
>mind I want to add more recent features found on modern instruments
>like realtime midi control of the sounds, and leaving the sequencer
>running while changing from play to write mode (like the 606).....
>
>I haven't done much on uP's, apat from a PLC and one of the simple
>motorola devices....


Sounds interesting, I would be interested if you get it together. If not in
the whole thing, then just the 808/909 kick/snare sound circuits themselves
fired by control voltage would be enough for me.

Simon
Canberra
AUSTRALIA