The Akai VX600 is a distinctive analog synthesizer released in 1986 that represents an unexpected entry into the synthesizer market from a company primarily known for tape machines, samplers (notably the S900), and recording studio equipment. This...
The Akai AX80 is a pioneering hybrid analogue/digital polyphonic synthesizer released in early 1985, representing Akai's bold entry into the professional musical instrument market. Priced quite expensive at launch, the AX80 was positioned as a competitor...
The miniKORG 700Sm is a modern revival of Korg's first synthesizer from the 1970s, following the successful but limited 2021 release of the miniKORG 700FS. This new model retains all features while being approximately 86% smaller and weighing just 5.8 kg...
The Roland Super JX-10 is a synthesizer released by Roland in 1986. It is a 12-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer able to produce a warm, rich, and analog sound that continues to be valued by synth enthusiasts across the world. The Super JX has two DCOs...
The Dave Smith Instruments Prophet’08 Desktop is a compact version of the classic Dave Smith Instruments Prophet’08 synthesizer. It features eight voices of polyphony, two multi-mode filters, two LFOs, and a powerful modulation matrix. It also has a...