E-MU Xtreme Lead Synthesizer Sound Module w/ XLEAD & PHATT ROMs, New Encoder + Rack Ears

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• Synthesis Type: Sample-based synthesis engine with E-MU Z-plane morphing filters, supporting layered voices, modulation routing, and onboard effects. Optimized for electronic, dance, hip-hop, and modern production styles.
• Polyphony: 64-voice polyphony; monotimbral operation on a single MIDI channel (one active part at a time).
• Sound ROM Configuration: Factory Xtreme Lead ROM installed, plus X-Lead and Mo’ Phatt expansion ROMs (bonus):
  • Xtreme Lead: Aggressive synth leads, basses, arps, drums, and cutting electronic textures.
  • X-Lead Expansion: Additional dance, trance, techno, and EDM-oriented sounds.
  • Phatt Expansion: Hip-hop, R&B, and urban-focused kits, basses, synths, hits, and FX.
  • Layers: Up to 4 layers per preset for complex and evolving sounds.
• Filters: Z-plane digital morphing filters derived from the E-MU Morpheus:
  • Types: Low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, band-reject, and vocal/formant-style filters.
  • Behavior: Resonant, morphable filters with smooth transitions.
  • Per-Layer Control: Each layer has its own filter, envelope, and modulation routing.
• Effects: Dual stereo 24-bit effects processors with multiple algorithms:
  • Includes: Reverbs, delays, chorus, flanger, distortion, and other modulation effects.
  • Routing: Insert-style effects shared across the active preset.
  • Limitation: Two effects processors available at once.
• Modulation:
  • PatchCord System: Extensive modulation matrix allowing routing of controllers, LFOs, and envelopes to synthesis parameters.
  • LFOs: Multiple LFOs per voice with selectable waveforms and MIDI sync.
  • Envelope Generators: Dedicated filter, amplifier, and auxiliary envelopes per layer.
  • Performance Control: Velocity, key tracking, and MIDI controllers can modulate pitch, filter cutoff, amplitude, pan, and effects.
• Memory: Factory ROM presets plus user-editable RAM presets; supports saving custom sounds and edits (no multisetups due to monotimbral design).
• Control & Interface: Front-panel data wheel and buttons with LCD display; deep editing via menu navigation or computer-based editors.
• Connectivity:
  • Audio Outputs: Stereo 1/4-inch outputs.
  • MIDI: MIDI In, Out, Thru (single MIDI channel operation).
  • Digital Output: S/PDIF stereo digital output.
  • Power: External DC power supply.
• Physical Design: 1U rack-mountable metal chassis; compact and lightweight, suitable for studio racks or live rigs.
• Sound Character: Punchy, forward, and rhythm-focused with a distinct late-90s / early-2000s E-MU tone, spanning aggressive leads, deep basses, electronic textures, and urban production staples.
• Limitations: Monotimbral operation (single MIDI channel); menu-driven deep editing; no USB-MIDI; non-GM drum mapping may require manual sequencing adjustments.