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 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...
The Casio HZ-600, released in 1987, represents a significant entry in Casio's Spectrum Dynamic (SD) synthesizer series. As a professional-looking bitimbral synthesizer, it embodies Casio's philosophy of making advanced technology accessible at an...
The Casio HT-3000 is a 61-key, 8-voice digital synthesizer released in 1987 as part of Casio’s HT and HZ series. It is notable for its Spectrum Dynamic (SD) Synthesis, a unique form of sound generation that blends elements of subtractive synthesis with...
The Roland JV-50 is a performance synthesizer released by Roland Corporation in 1994. It is a 5-octave keyboard synthesizer that uses the same sound engine as the Roland SC-55 Sound Canvas, but has some different features. It is capable of producing a...