RAM
RAM or Random Access Memory acts like a piece of scratch paper for the MICRO-
PROCESSOR. Unlike Read Only Memory (ROM
, PROM
, or EPROM), RAM can be
read from AND written into by ttie MICROPROCESSOR. RAM is usually used in a
oomputer sysem to store information that is constantly changing. In the case of the
, that includes notes
, tempos
, sequences
, etc.
ROM
This acronym stands for Read Only Memory, which is exactly what it is
, a memory chip
that can only be read by the MICROPROCESSOR
, and can not be written into iike the
Random Access Memories .
(RAM).
Sequence
A succession of events stored in the DX as numbers. The DX wil remember the events
as played and then wil repeat them upon command.
Slave
A unit that is controlled from another source. The remote source can provide timing,
notes
, or other data to control slave units that are connected to it.
Software
The computer program or instructions that the computer follows to do its assigned
task. In the DX and other Oberheim products, the
SOFTARE is stored in ROMS
located on the circuit boards.
Song
A combination of sequences.
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