A
cv/gate sequencer based on
microprocessor technology. First known
product from
Sequential Circuits. Less than 500
units were produced between
1977 and
1980 starting in
Dave Smith's garage.
The Model 800 can hold up to 256
events. There are 16
switches which
enable "cells", which can each contain 16 events. They are loaded by an
external CV
keyboard and can be programmed over 5
octaves. An
internal clock running between 20
Hz-5
kHz calculates the
absolute note length or
beat division when driven externally by a
low frequency clock.
Multiple M800:s can be hooked together with a multi-
pin parallel connector. A
foot pedal was made available to
cycle between
record and
play modes. The
cv/gate output is
quantisized to 1/12
semitones.
User sequences can not be stored, although there are
rumors about a
battery backup modification.
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