Ensoniq TS-10 (1993)
A performance and composition synthesizer with wavetable synthesis, 32-voice polyphony, and integrated sequencer.
Overview
The Ensoniq TS-10 is a performance and composition synthesizer introduced in 1993 by Ensoniq Corp. It combines synthesis, user sample playback, and sequencing in a single workstation. The TS-10 features 32 voices of polyphony and 12-part multitimbrality, making it suitable for complex arrangements. It uses wavetable synthesis with 6 MB of ROM and includes two multistage filters per tone, though without resonance. The onboard effects are noted for their quality, contributing to rich and distinctive soundscapes. A service manual exists for technical support, and software version can be checked by holding Presets and pressing System, which displays "ENSONIQ TS-10 SOFTWARE ROM V X.XX KPC YYY" on startup.
Specifications
| Product type | Performance / Composition Synthesizer |
| Production year | 1993 |
| Polyphony | 32 voices |
| Multitimbrality | 12 MIDI tracks |
| Synthesis type | Wavetable synthesis with 6 MB ROM |
| Filters | Two multistage filters per tone (no resonance) |
| Software check method | Hold Presets, press System |
Design
The TS-10 integrates synthesis, sample playback, and sequencing, and is part of the TS series that includes the TS-12. It features Ensoniq's "TransWave" and "Hyper-Wave" technologies as referenced in the musician's manual. A service manual is available for technical servicing.
Context
The TS-10 represents the culmination of Ensoniq's line that began with the ESQ-1 and continued through the SQ series. It was positioned as a competitor to contemporary workstations like the Korg Wavestation.
Market
Current market prices for the Ensoniq TS-10 range from $225 to $3,000 depending on condition, with listings showing "Used – Good" at $1,000 and "Used – Very Good" at $3,000.
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