Synthesis Technology Patreon preview: Alesis MidiVerb I (History)

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The Alesis MidiVerb I was a milestone in digital effects. It was the first to break the $500 retail price barrier and was a huge commercial success. The design was never published and was a closely-guarded trade secret. Well, until now! Join my Patreon at the Advanced $25/month level to see the secrets of the MidiVeb revealed when the next 2 videos are released later in June.

[@djmips]

I love this video. I had a midiverb when it came out, well I should say I worked at a music store that had the midiverb but I got to play with it after hours... I was so fascinated with it and fast forward to today I decided it was finally time to try and find out how it worked and ... now I'm here. Wow this is exactly what I wanted to know!!!

[@brianreilly6545]

Fantastic reverb history. Thanks!😃

[@zibbybone]

I still have my MircoVerb II and QuadraVerb Plus from late 80s & early 90s. I never had the original MIDIVerb, but have bought and resold the MIDIVerb II & III.
The MMT-8 is a fantastic sequencer. I wish someone would design a MMT-16 with 16 tracks, a X0X style step sequencer, more memory, and SD card.

[@suitandtieguy]

Was it Laurens Hammond or John Hanert or Alan Young who designed the first practical spring reverb?

[@jandrabek1510]

Please advise me.. I have this effect, it works but it rustles and since I don't have a schematic I don't know what it will be. Thank you in advance for your advice.

[@MOTMguy]

email me via the SynthTech page for a schematic request

[@MoedaParalela]

Por favor, disponibilize legenda em português para o seu vídeo. O assunto é muito interessante. Parabéns e obrigado.

[@JacobWatters1]

Awesome video! I am going to have to sign up for your Patreon to get the other two videos. In your video the wallwart is 18VAC CT, but my unit says 16VAC CT on it. Any idea why the official power adaptor is higher than they recommend? I was going to get a 16VAC CT one for my unit, but should I get an 18VAC CT instead?

[@paulschreiber9384]

Guessing the transformer was originally 16VAC CT, but when Keith tested it at "low line" which is 105VAC in the US, the 3-terminal regulators dropped out. He already printed the labels for the case.

[@JacobWatters1]

@@paulschreiber9384 ok thanks. Then I will look for an 18V replacement :) I cant wait to get a better look at how the hardware works in your next video!

[@auralwiz]

So interesting!