E-50 synthesizer by Roland was released in 2007. It hides the sound core based on the Fantom-X series architecture. E-50 was designed to offer a massive set of functions: a 61-note keyboard features a 64-voice polyphony, a large selection of sounds...
Before the release of such highly professional instruments as Studiologic Numa Concert and Numa Stage, Numa Compact was released (2012). It has an 88-note semi-weighted stage keyboard (TP/9 PIANO), which is competently balanced for the piano performance,...
In 1980, Roland introduced its first drum machine called BOSS Dr. Rhythm DR-55 with a set of 4 percussions, accent adjustment and a limited number of programmable patterns. In 1983, a follower of BOSS DR-110 Dr. Rhythm Graphic was released. Compared to...
The release of DR-55 by Boss took place in 1980, and it became the first rhythm machine from the popular DR. Rhythm series. It was small, inexpensive, easy to use, and it is suitable for musicians of any level. Basic controls and drum timbres made this...
Technos Acxel was launched in 1987 in Quebec, Canada, and immediately attracted attention with its unusual concept. Pierre Guillaume was responsible for the development and Neil Parent – for the design. The concept was really amazing and progressive, and...
"Do it yourself" kit called CRAFTsynth is something completely new in the development of Modal Electronics, which up to now has been producing sleek pricy synthesizers. This one costs only $100, but it has unprecedented functions for such a humble price....
Polymath is a classic representative of semi modular synthesizers and, in this case, it has more functionality options than many fixed modular systems do, and of course the cost corresponds the capabilities. This paraphonic keyboardless synthesizer, i.e....
In 2016 AKAI decided to "refresh" the old version of MPC Studio, and present its successor - MPC Studio Black. The interface was no different. Major updates affected the housing of the device, which was turned black, improved pads - now they get thicker...
In 2013 AKAI brand released the 2nd controller from the new MPC series called MPC Studio. Like the predecessor MPC Renaissance, it uses the same software, which is now managed with a more compact and portable controller. The housing of MPC Studio is made...
Alesis SR-18 drum machine didn’t claim to be "revolutionary", but justified the good name of its predecessor - SR-16. The number of audio samples and presets was increased, as well as the 24 bit resolution was implemented. Its body is completely made of...
