The Alesis QuadraSynth represents a bold departure from conventional synthesizer design, offering an unusually approachable yet powerful instrument that prioritizes practical musicianship over complexity. This 76-key Sample & Synthesis (S&S)...
The Alesis HR16 represented in 1987 a significant advancement in drum machine technology, delivering remarkably realistic drum sounds that closely emulate an actual close-miked drum kit rather than the typical compressed, artificial sounds found in many...
The Roland MSQ-100 is a dedicated MIDI sequencer designed as a budget-friendly, scaled-down version of the MSQ-700. This compact unit serves as an ideal solution for computer-shy musicians seeking a standalone sequencing solution without the complexity...
The Casio AZ-1 is a strap-on remote keyboard controller designed for keyboard players who want to join their bandmates at the front of the stage. Unlike traditional master keyboards, this guitar-inspired controller is meant to be slung around the neck,...
The Ensoniq SQ-1 is a two-part, eight-voice polyphonic synthesizer and sequencer. It was released in 1985 by Ensoniq, a company known for producing some of the most popular synthesizers of the 1980s. The SQ-1 is a hybrid analog/digital synthesizer that...