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No menus. No hunting. No compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've experienced editing a DSS-1 from the DSS-P, it's hard to imagine ever going back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRediscover Your DSS-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSS-1 remains one of the most powerful hybrid sampling synthesizers ever created, but its workflow has always been limited by the technology of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSS-P removes those limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge high-resolution displays provide instant visual feedback while dedicated controls put every important function exactly where you expect it to be. 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