Euphonix TT007 User manual

Euphonix TT007
Machine Control Hub for System 5
and CS Series Consoles
Operation Manual
Document Revision: 2.0
Release Date: February, 2002
TT007 Version: 4
Part Number: 840-05044-03
Euphonix Inc.
220 Portage Ave.
Palo Alto, California 94306
Phone: [phone]
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Table of Contents
List of Figures .........................................................................................................................v
List of Tables ......................................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 1: Overview..........................................................................................................7
1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................7
1.2 Navigating the Front Panel ..........................................................................8
Chapter 2: TT007 Menu Modes..................................................................................11
2.1 Port Mode Menu ........................................................................................11
2.1.1 Machine Menu ...............................................................................12
2.1.2 TimeLine Lynx Network Support..................................................14
2.1.3 Connecting Controllers to the TT007 ............................................15
2.2 Sync Mode Menu.......................................................................................16
2.3 Utility Mode Menu ....................................................................................17
2.4 Presets Mode Menu ...................................................................................19
2.5 Transport Mode Menu ...............................................................................21
Chapter 3: Configurations ...........................................................................................23
3.1 Euphonix as Master Machine ....................................................................23
3.1.1 LTC ................................................................................................23
3.1.2 Serial ..............................................................................................24
3.1.3 MIDI...............................................................................................24
3.1.4 LTC/Serial/MIDI ...........................................................................25
3.2 Euphonix As Slave Machine......................................................................25
3.2.1 Serial ..............................................................................................25
3.2.2 Large Network (Serial/MIDI/LTC) ...............................................26
3.3 TcR as Master with Serial Control ............................................................27
3.4 LynxNET as Master...................................................................................28

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Appendix 29
A.1 Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................29
A.2 Explanation of Controllers.........................................................................30
A.2.1 Examples of Devices, Controllers, and Emulators ........................31
A.3 MIDI Operation with Pro Tools.................................................................34
A.3.1 OMS MIDI Setup...........................................................................34
A.3.2 Pro Tools as Master........................................................................35
A.3.3 Pro Tools as Controller ..................................................................36
A.4 9-Pin Operation with ProTools ..................................................................37
A.4.1 OMS Setup.....................................................................................37
A.4.2 ProTools (9-pin Remote) as a Serial Master or Slave....................37
A.5 Operation with a 3324, 3348, or 3348HR..................................................39
A.6 Cable Pinouts .............................................................................................41

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List of Figures
1-1 TT007 front and rear panels.................................................................................................7
1-2 Front panel with Port Assignments Display ........................................................................8
1-3 TT007 Menu Modes ............................................................................................................9
2-1 Port Assignments for Time Lynx Network........................................................................14
2-2 Front panel usage ...............................................................................................................17
2-3 TT007 preset examples ......................................................................................................20
3-1 LTC Master parameter setting and configuration..............................................................23
3-2 Video machine slaved to Euphonix console ......................................................................24
3-3 Audio Workstation slaved to Euphonix console................................................................24
3-4 Audio Workstation, video deck, and hard-disk recorder slaved to Euphonix console......25
3-5 Euphonix console slaved to video machine.......................................................................25
3-6 Euphonix console slaved in a large network .....................................................................26
3-7 TcR as Master ....................................................................................................................27
3-8 LynxNet as Master.............................................................................................................28
A-1 TT007 as controller............................................................................................................31
A-2 TT007 as device ................................................................................................................32
A-3 TT007 as secondary controller .........................................................................................32
A-4 TT007 as multiple controller hub ......................................................................................33
A-5 OMS MIDI Setup...............................................................................................................34
A-6 OMS Studio Setup and MIDI Device Info dialogs............................................................34
A-7 Synchronization tab in the Pro Tools Peripherals dialog...................................................35
A-8 MIDI Controllers tab in the Pro Tools Peripherals dialog.................................................36
A-9 Pro Tools Transport Controls ............................................................................................36
A-10 Machine Control tab in the Pro Tools Peripherals dialog..................................................37
A-11 Pro Tools Remote Mode 9-pin cable .................................................................................38
A-12 Cable pinout diagrams .......................................................................................................41

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List of Tables
2-1 Port Modes...................................................................................................................... 12
2-2 Sync Modes..................................................................................................................... 16
2-3 Function and LCD symbols for front panel keys ........................................................... 21
A-1 Devices and Controllers.................................................................................................. 31

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Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 Introduction
The TT007 is an optional rack-mount device that provides machine control for all Eu-
phonix consoles. The TT007 allows the console to become the single, centralized ma-
chine control hub within any studio. Virtually every machine, in or out of the control
room, can be remotely controlled from the console at the press of a button. The flexi-
bility gained from the addition of the TT007 is unprecedented. These are a few of the
many features that can be seamlessly implemented with the TT007:
• Entire machine networks can be configured and set into motion directly from
the console.
• user nameable, instantly accessible locate points
• automatic transport cycling
• jogging and variable shuttle
• control tape decks, DAWs, and other synchronizers
All timecode formats and frame rates are supported, including MIDI Time Code (MTC)
and external video sync. MIDI Machine Control (MMC), the TimeLine Lynx™ net-
work, and Sony 9-pin (P2) protocols work right “out of the box” to insure that starting
to work with the TT007 is quick and easy. Three MIDI and three serial machine ports
are available. The TT007 also has a built-in timecode generator and LTC reader.
Figure 1-1 TT007 front and rear panels
The TT007’s front panel is very easy to master. Dedicated Port buttons instantly access
individual assignments for each machine control Port. Any Port can be defined as a
master, controller, or slave. A single master acts as the synchronization source for all
machines in the network.
T C R
TT007
S1 PC S3S2
M3M2M1
V
I
T C G
098
5
4
3
76
2
1
E NTER D OWN
E XIT U P N EXT
>>
P REV
<< 0>
Port keys Menu keys
S 2 S 3
VIDEO
IN SYNC OUT TC WINDOW S 1
I
N O UT
I N O UT
IN SYNC OUT TC WINDOW
S 2 S 3S 1
RS422
S 4
S 4
MIDI M1
TT007
Serial Ports (S 1-3)
Video In
Video Out/Thru Expansion Port
S1s S2 S3 -- Vi- 30:S TG 00:50:02:06
M1s M2c M3 TR TG P:01 M2 00:50:02.06
LCD Display
Timecode
Readouts
Transport Status Icon
Data Wheel
Timecode
Format
Preset #
AC I NPUT 100 V TO 260 V
50 TO 60 H Z
TG O UT
TR I N
I N I N O UT O UT
I N I N O UT O UT
M 2 M 3
TR I
N
TG O UT
T I MECODE
O
I
Timecode Generator
(TG Out)
Timecode Reader
(TR In)
MIDI Ports (M 1-3)

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The transport controls of the master machine can drive the network but the TT007 is
unique in its ability to accept transport commands from additional control surfaces and
relay those commands to the master machine. Any controller device in the studio (Sys-
tem 5, CS3000/CS2000, DAW, Sequencer, etc.) defined as a controller (and on-line)
has direct access to the master machine. This gives the engineer new freedom to issue
commands from the most convenient place in the studio at any given moment: Hit Play
on the sequencer, turn around and press Stop on the workstation to make an edit, then
pull forward and hit Play on the console to continue the mix!
The built-in SMPTE/EBU generator can supply the master timecode source when random
access machine control is desired, or for machines unable to generate their own time-
code. Two readouts on the front panel LCD display incoming timecode from any se-
lected Port. Additionally, a video burn-in window can be set to display one of the eight
available timecode sources. The burn-in window can be superimposed on a video monitor
by simply passing a composite video signal through the TT007 video reference input.
The TT007 stores 50, user-defined presets that are instantly recalled when needed. The
presets store customized machine control configurations including Port configurations,
timecode formats, sync preferences, and window displays.
The transport controls on the TT007 are similar to most tape machines: Play, Stop, Fast
Forward and Rewind are all clearly marked on the front panel. Transport mode allows
control of any one of the seven ports or the timecode generator from the transport keys
and the front panel Data Wheel.
1.2 Navigating the Front Panel
Navigating the TT007’s front panel and menu system is easy after you familiarize
yourself with a few basics. The front panel has two rows of green buttons. The first
10 are dedicated Port Keys. The last six are Menu/Transport keys: they move through
the menu tree and change parameter values and then act as transport buttons when in
Transport Mode.
Figure 1-2 Front panel with Port Assignments Display
T C R
TT007
S1 PC
S3S2
M3M2M1
V
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T C G
098
5
4
3
76
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E NTER D OWN
E XIT U P
S1s S2 S3 -- Vi- 30:S TG 00:50:02:06
M1s M2c M3 TR TG P:01 M2 00:50:02.06
N EXT
>>
P REV
<< 0>
Port Keys
Menu Keys
Port Assignments Display
(Default Screen)

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When the TT007 boots up, the first screen visible is the Port Assignments Display, which
is the default screen. Press the EXIT key from this screen to display the TT007’s ROM
version number. Press the EXIT key one or more times from any other display (depend-
ing on the depth within the menu system) to restore the Port Assignments Display.
The Port Assignments Display shows the status of all ports, as well as the current
SMPTE/EBU frame rate and synchronization reference. The two timecode readouts on
the right remain visible at all times regardless of the current mode or menu level. The
Port name to the left of each timecode window identifies its source. A single character
at the far right of the LCD display shows the current transport status (Play / Stop / Rew
/ FF / Shuttle) for the displayed Port.
From the Port Assignments Display, press the Enter key to select the Menu mode.
Figure 1-3 TT007 Menu Modes
The PREV and NEXT keys scroll through the list of menus. Press ENTER to confirm
the current selection and display that mode’s menus. Press EXIT to return to the Port
Assignments Display. The UP and DOWN keys light when they can select parameter
settings. In general, the PREV and NEXT keys scroll through parameters and lists and
the UP and DOWN keys select a specific value for the parameter. The PREV/NEXT
and UP/DOWN keys light in each context to guide you through the selection process.
The Data Wheel performs the same function as the currently lit keys: Rotate the Data
Wheel counterclockwise for PREV or DOWN and clockwise for NEXT or UP.
Chapter 2: TT007 Menu Modes discusses the five mode menus in detail.
Chapter 3: Configurations discusses common TT007 configurations.
Port Assignments Display
(Default Screen)
Port Mode Menu Sync Mode Menu Utility Mode Menu Presets Mode Menu Transport Mode Menu

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Chapter 2: TT007 Menu Modes
2.1 Port Mode Menu
To access Port Mode from the Port Assignments Display:
1. Press any Menu key.
2. Scroll through the list with the PREV and NEXT keys until PORT MODE is
displayed.
3. Press the ENTER key.
You can also press any of the dedicated, front panel Port keys. Depending on the Port being
viewed, the display shows a different status to indicate that Port’s current assignment.
The possible assignments are:
Off
Port is inactive (off-line).
Controller
Port can pass both synchronization data and transport commands (FF, Rew, Stop, etc.)
to/from the connected device. Transport commands relayed from the device, are returned
to the Master Port. See Section A.2 - Explanation of Controllers for more information.
Slave
Port passes only synchronization data (timecode) to the connected device.
Master
Sets port as the master synchronization source for the entire system. Any timecode sync
source from the Master device will be transmitted to all other TT007 ports selected as
either Slave or Controller. The Master device’s transport may be controlled locally via
its own front panel or remotely via other controller devices attached to the TT007.
The PREV and NEXT keys scroll through the Port list. The UP and DOWN keys (or
the Data Wheel) select assignment options. Pressing EXIT returns to the default display.
ENTER has no function in this menu.
NOTE: Selecting a Port as Master forces any previous Master Port selection off-line. Designating
a Master is immediate when selected in the Port menu. If the TT007 is configured
without a Master Port, the EXIT and ENTER keys flash alternately to alert the user
that no Master Port has been defined for this preset.

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Table 2-1 Port Modes
* Proprietary protocol for Studer D820 and D827 control
** Timebase synchronization is based on LTC signals received at the TcR Port. Longitudinal Time
Code (LTC) signals are typically audio reference tracks on the Master machine.
NOTE: The TT007’s TcG should always be set to Slave if not selected as Master.
2.1.1 Machine Menu
Pressing a Port key twice accesses the Machine Menu. The first press displays the Port
Menu screen; the second press displays the Machine Menu. In the Machine Menu, the
PREV and NEXT keys scroll the available parameters, which vary based on whether
the Port is configured as a Master or Slave:
Record
OFF Safe (Recording disabled)
EDIT Insert recording over audio tracks only
ASSEMBLE Overwrite sync track, video, and audio tracks
Track Arm
OFF No Track Arming Request is translated to port
ON Any analog or digital Track Arm Request is translated to port
D=A Converts analog Track Arm Requests to equivalent Digital Requests
48 no tally For use with Pro Tools. Since Pro Tools does not output track tallies
when in record, the tallies generated by the TT007 are not current if
track arming is changed while Pro Tools is in motion; they are just
the last known state.
Port Available assignments
Symbol in Port
Assignments
Display
M1-M3 OFF / Controller / Slave / Master c / s / M
S1-S3 OFF / Controller / Slave / Master c / s / M
S1 (additional) LynxNET (Master) / Lynxnet (Slave) / EsBUS* / A-Smith T / t / E / A
TcG OFF / Slave / Master s / M
TcR OFF / FromMaster** / Master m / M
Resolve (Vi) VIDEO / Free run R / –

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Stop
Still Translates Stop commands to device as Still
Stop Translates Stop commands to device as Stop
Standby Translates Stop commands to device as Standby
Stop vs. Still or Standby commands are used by some hard disk machines, (such as Radar
and Fairlight), to determine whether the device should return to input when parked.
Type (Master)
Normal
TC in Play For non-video resolved machines
Code only Uses wind commands to locate for machines with no timecode reader
MMC Standard MIDI Machine Control
MTC Only Uses MTC only to determine status for systems that do not respond
to MMC information requests (i.e., Pro Tools). Additionally, the
punch IN and punch OUT commands are continuous controllers.
Type (Slave)
Slow Shtl U-matic, etc.
Med Shtl D1, D2, Beta, etc.
Hard Disk V1, etc.
Slow Vari
Tape DAxx DA88, DA98, etc.
Tape 33xx 324, 3348, 3348HR, etc.
Selecting the proper machine type for each serial Slave port provides a fast and reliable
lock between device machines. The Type sub-menu provides a list the most commonly
used device types. Determine the type that best matches the ballistics of the machine
connected to this particular Port. Older U-matic video decks should be set to Slow Shtl.
Newer D2 and Beta video machines can be set to Med Shtl.
Offset (slave/TcG)
Use this field to set positive or negative TC offsets for any serial Slave device. The data
wheel is used to set the desired offset. The UP and DOWN keys select between HH,
MM, SS or FF. Data entry is immediate so there is no need to confirm an offset value.
Offsets may also be trimmed on the fly. Press the ENTER key to clear the current offset.
The Timecode Generator (TcG) can have an offset even when configured as Master.
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Generator
Gain +9 to -24 dB in 3-dB steps
Burst Selects the number of frames to output during serial Rew/FF and lo-
cate commands
Delay For Euphonix diagnostics use only: should be set to OFF
2.1.2 TimeLine Lynx Network Support
In addition to its own network of devices, the TT007 may also be integrated with a
TimeLine Lynx machine control network. The S1 Port connects as the Lynx Network
controller where it can command any combination of the eight machines on the Lynx
network.
The Port Assignment menu for S1 has three additional settings (besides the standard
Controller / Slave / Master). Scroll to the LynxNET setting using the UP and DOWN
keys or the Data Wheel, then press the S1 Port key a second time to enter the TimeLine
Network configuration menu. A master machine must be selected from one of the eight
displayed addresses. Additional machines may be selected into the on-line group as
desired. All selections for the TimeLine Network menu are stored within a preset, so
selecting groups of machines in any combination is fast. Simply recall the desired preset
to reconfigure the entire network.
Select the Master machine (1-8) by pressing the corresponding numbered Port key.
Display the Select page with the PREV and NEXT keys or Data Wheel, then use the
Port/number keys again to bring other machines on-line.
Figure 2-1 Port Assignments for Time Lynx Network
1 2M 3 4. 5. 6. 7 8 S1 00:00:00.00
Master ["Lynx" NET ]M2 00:00:00.00
Master On-Line (Selected)
Use the [<<PREV] and [NEXT>>] keys or Data
Wheel to toggle between "Master" and
"Select" pages.

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2.1.3 Connecting Controllers to the TT007
The TT007 serial ports (S1, S2, S3) are wired so they can be cabled directly to devices.
When connecting an additional controller to the network, the transmit (Tx) and receive
(Rx) pins of the RS-422 interconnect cable must be reversed to enable the TT007 to em-
ulate a device and translate controller commands to the network.
The pinout for such a cable is shown in Figure A-12 on page 41.

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2.2 Sync Mode Menu
Sync Mode is used to set basic synchronization parameters, such as frame rate and
clock reference. To access the Sync Mode from the Port Assignments Display:
1. Press any Menu key.
2. Scroll through the list with the PREV and NEXT keys until SYNC MODE is
displayed.
3. Press the ENTER key.
The PREV and NEXT keys scroll through the list of selections. The UP and DOWN
keys and the Data Wheel change the setting.
Table 2-2 Sync Modes
Parameter Value Description LCD
Symbol
Resolve
Free Run Internal Clock Reference -
Video Sync to External Video Reference R
TC Detect
ON TT007 automatically selects the frame
rate to match incoming timecode (default)
OFF Frame rate auto-sensing is disabled
Frame Std
24:FILM Film 24:F
25:EBU EBU 25:E
30:DF SMPTE (Drop frame) 30:D
30:SMPTE SMPTE (Non-drop) 30:S
Video Std
NTSC
PAL
LEDs
Comms Port Keys light to indicate communica-
tions with attached devices
Locking Port Keys light to indicate synchronization
lock with attached devices
Relock
OFF Slaves not relocked if they lose lock
ON Slaves re-lock if they lose lock
MTC Stop
OFF
ON

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2.3 Utility Mode Menu
Utility Mode is used to configure the TT007’s user interface options. All timecode
display windows and Data Wheel functions are configured from this menu. To access
the Utility Mode from the Port Assignments Display:
1. Press any Menu key.
2. Scroll through the list with the PREV and NEXT keys until UTILITY MODE
is displayed.
3. Press the ENTER key.
SERVICE
RESET TT Soft system re-boot
MEM CLEAR Clears presets to factory defaults and erases any RAM-based OS
BURNIN TC
BURN-IN TC (Src) Selects Port for on-screen display
Column (0-219) Moves burn-in from left to right on-screen
Line (0-139) Moves burn-in up and down on-screen
Size/Mode (OFF, 1-8) Selects display format for burn-in
Bottom TC
Selects source Port for lower TC display in LCD window.
Top TC
Selects source Port for upper TC display in LCD window.
SHORTCUT: Pressing the UP or DOWN keys while holding any Port key displays that Port in
the top or bottom LCD timecode readout, respectively (see Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-2 Front panel usage
T C R
TT007
S1 PC S3S2
M3M2M1
V
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098
5
4
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1
E NTER D OWN
E XIT U P
S1s S2 S3 -- Vi- 30:S TG 00:50:02:06
M1s M2c M3 TR TG P:01 M2 00:50:02.06
N EXT
>>
P REV
<< 0 >
Step 1: Hold desired Port key Step 2: Press to display here
Step 2: Press to display here

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NudgeMode Select
In Transport Mode, the Data Wheel functions as:
JOG Jog Wheel (movement in single-frame steps)
SHUTTLE Shuttle Wheel (scan speed control)
CS3000/2000 owners: From the DSC, enter Jog by toggling the [<>] key until it flashes.
Enter Variable Shuttle by toggling the [<>] key until it is solid. Both functions use the
Spin Knob as the machine control interface when active.
WindSpeed Adjust
Selects scan speed rate in the range 001–010. This setting applies to machines that sup-
port a threaded (heads engaged) vs. unthreaded (heads disengaged) wind mode. The
higher the WindSpeed number, the faster the machine will scan in threaded wind mode.
This setting is stored with the Preset.
If set OFF, FF and Rew commands are always unthreaded. If set to any non-zero value,
the first press of a FF or Rew key initiates a threaded wind (scan). A second press of the
same key initiates an unthreaded wind. A third press of the same key toggles back to a
threaded wind, etc.
REV Play
OFF Reverse Play disabled
ON Reverse Play enabled; press Play immediately after Rew to initiate
Reverse Play
REC Safe
This is the global master Record Safe switch for the TT007 and all ports are configured
by this selection:
OFF Record Ready; any port may receive Record commands
ON All Safe Mode; record commands will not pass out to any device
Re-Direct
Selects a port, other than the Master, to receive track arming and record commands:
OFF
M1
M2
M3
S1
S2
S3

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2.4 Presets Mode Menu
Presets Mode is very powerful for users who require flexibility in machine control set-
ups. Up to 50 presets can store different port assignment configurations. Each preset
can be named for easy identification.
To access the Presets Mode from the Port Assignments Display:
1. Press any Menu key.
2. Scroll through the list with the PREV and NEXT keys until PRESETS is
displayed.
3. Press the ENTER key.
Presets Mode has three functions:
Recall Recalls currently selected preset number upon pressing ENTER
Rename Renames the current RAM preset
Store Stores the current configuration into the selected preset number
upon pressing ENTER
Recalling a Preset
Select Recall with the PREV and NEXT keys. Use the Data Wheel to select the desired
preset by name or preset number. Confirm the selection and recall the preset with the
ENTER key.
SHORTCUT: Use the Port keys as a fast way to access presets. From the Recall Menu, press
a Port key to recall the corresponding Preset number (1-10).
Renaming a Preset
Select Rename with the PREV and NEXT keys. Use the UP and DOWN keys to move
the cursor and the Data Wheel to change the selected character. There is no need to
confirm the new name; ENTER has no function in this screen.
Renaming affects only the current preset in RAM. A renamed preset may be stored to
its original preset number or another location using the Store function.
Storing a Preset
Select Store with the PREV and NEXT keys. Use the Data Wheel to select the desired
preset number, then press ENTER to select that number. You will then be asked to
confirm the selection by pressing the UP key. The current configuration is written to
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Individual machines may be controlled independently simply by creating presets that
identify only a single port. Groups of machines may be configured in the same manner.
Those presets may then be instantly recalled from the console to control the entire net-
work, a group, or individual machines.
NOTE: Turning on MSTR CTRL recalls the current preset number lit on the DSC. Any TT007
configuration not saved to a preset will be lost.
Figure 2-3 shows some examples of TT007 preset setups.
Figure 2-3 TT007 preset examples
DA-88
Preset #1 - S1M
DA-98
Preset #2 - S2M Preset #3 - S3M
Preset #4 - S1M - S2s - S3s
BVW-75DA-98DA-88
Preset #5 - S1s - S3M
DA-98 BVW-75
Synclavier
Preset #6 - TGM
BVW-75