Dynamic Bitimbric Synthesizer
The SIEL DK 80 is a nice mid-level synth from 1985. It features:
- 12 voices
- Double sound generation
- Dynamic keyboard
- Advanced MIDI functions
- 87 programmable parameters
- Up to 150 programs on line
- 2-track real time polyphonic MIDI sequencer.
The “sonic character” of the DK 80 is very nice and interesting, and it’s a classic “hybrid” with DCOs and VCFs/VCAs. Still, it’s capable of very powerful and “fat & gluey” sounds.
The DK 80 can also have an optional pedalboard, called “PD 80” which features two pedals: the one on the left is programmable, and the one on the right is dedicated to Sustain. A great setting for the left pedal is to “scroll” the patch programs, because – in pure mid-80s style – one needs to select the program with the keypad and then press “Enter”. With the left pedal, it’s much quicker to go through the programs to play / check them out. It’s also great for live use.
The left pedal can be assigned to:
- Start/Stop of the sequencer,
- Program Up
- Key Data To MIDI
SIEL DK 80 audio demos
Resident factory sounds
SIEL DK 80 specs
| Year of release: | 1985 |
| Polyphony: | 12 voices |
| Sound generation method: | analog |
| Preset memories | 40 ROM + 10 RAM, 50 + 100 on RAM card |
| MIDI: | in, out, thru |
| Keyboard | 61 keys |
| Sound expansion capabilities: | no |
| Sequencer | yes |
| Arpeggiator | no |
| Velocity | yes |
| Aftertouch | no |
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SIEL DK 80 photos
SIEL DK 80 manual
SIEL DK 80 links