An unusual Alesis effects switching unit. It is labelled on the front as being a switcher / tester for the Nanoverb, Microberb, Midiverb and Quadraverb 2 processors.
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5-Pin DIN Male to Male. Connect your favorite MIDI-compatible devices with this high-quality 5-pin DIN cable. Straight-through wiring with 5 active pins, following the 180° DIN layout used across professional gear.
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