Sequential Circuits19868-voiceSample-Based / Digital$$$Premium($800–3,000)
Sequential Circuits Studio 440
Collectors wanting a genuine hybrid sampling drum machine from Sequential Circuits' final years.
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Strengths
- A genuine hybrid drum machine/sampler, letting you record your own sounds rather than being limited to factory samples alone
- 8 individual outputs and a real 8-track sequencer gave serious studio-grade flexibility for its era
- One of Sequential Circuits' final products before the company folded, giving it real historical significance
Trade-offs
- Extremely rare today, with genuinely scarce documentation and repair knowledge available
- Sequential's closure shortly after release means no manufacturer support has existed for decades
Full Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sequential Circuits |
| Model | Studio 440 |
| Era | 1986 |
| Typical Price Tier | Premium ($800–3,000) |
| Sound Source | 16-bit PCM samples (user-sampling capable) |
| Voice Count | 8 |
| Voice Type | Digital/Sample-based |
| Steps Per Pattern | 48 |
| Pattern Memory | 100 |
| Individual Outputs | Yes (8) |
| Sync / MIDI | MIDI + DIN Sync |
| Swing / Shuffle | Yes |
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