The Korg Poly-800 is an eight-voice polyphonic synthesizer manufactured by Korg from 1983 to 1985. It is an analog subtractive synthesizer that offers a full-featured sound engine with a wide range of sonic potential. The Poly-800 was a revolutionary synth at the time, as it was one of the first synthesizers to feature onboard MIDI connectivity. It is equipped with a 61-key keyboard and a built-in programmable 8-track sequencer. Its sound is generated by two oscillators per voice, each with its own pitch and envelope control. It also features a low-pass filter, an envelope generator, and an onboard chorus effect. The Poly-800 provides a range of classic analog sounds, from smooth pads to classic bass and lead sounds, with plenty of sonic options in between. The Poly-800 is a great choice for those looking to add an analog polyphonic synth to their studio setup.
The Korg EX-800 is a powerful analog synthesizer expander module released by Korg in 1984, several months after the Poly-800. It features three voltage-controlled oscillators, two low-frequency oscillators, and an analog ring modulator. It also features...
The Roland Alpha Juno 1, introduced in 1985, is an analog polyphonic synthesizer. Produced until 1987, it was priced at US$895/ UK£575. It uses soft touch buttons and a single dial for programming, but the optional Roland PG-300 programmer made every...
