Sequencer microprocessors

[Rob]

"Budweiser [FTS]" wrote:
> 
> 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).....
> 
WEll, a PIC would be good enough just to control the interface and
memory. You would still prlly have to go down and dirty and use discrete
logic otherwise you will be debugging forever with a play/write
simultaneous mode.
Rob