Ensoniq Mirage -1984    Weight=28 Lbs. Number mfg.=30,000 MRP=$1995


User Manual: VSE
Reset Proceedures: N/A
Operating System code: Tim Victor's page
MIDI or other control protocol: See Manual
Software related Links:
Patches or knob settings: Peter's page
Circuit Overview: below
Scematics/Service Manual: Syntaur
Common Service Issues/Tips: below
Parts Sources: Keys knobs semiconductors misc
Uncommon chips/modules used: CEM3328 VCF, 6500/11 (label 1380 65001/R1107-11) keyboard ctrl., AD7574 8bit A/D, AD7524 buffered 8 bit dac, NE570
Modifications:Mirage Hacking
General Info Links: Vintage Synth Explorer or Mirage FAQ





Circuit Overview:
     First price breaking digital samling synthesizer. 8Bit but analog filters and 5 part envelope.


Service Tips:
      Always verify power supply voltages if problem looks like it could remotely be power supply related. 3.5" floppy drive dssd! Can be replaced w/DSDD apparently. See article on faq page for proceedure. Interesting note..my Mirage I just got..does not have pratt read keyboard for sure. Strange keys with a flat spring in back that pops onto a ridge in a hole in the back end of the key. I had to bend one of the springs to restore the key to normal orientation (was hanging low!) But NOTE..my keyboard has one in and out out audio jack. The FAQ noted that only the early ones w/pratt read keys were like this except the DSK-8+ which it said has gray case! (Mine is black..at least..I think it is.). And mine has the multi pin connector in back. Hmm. Must be a DSK8+ with original case color?


Parts:
Syntaur has many parts for Ensoniq specifically. Let me know if you need a specific part from my listings in the parts section that you don't find elsewhere or whatever.
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