The Ensoniq ASR-X is a sampler and music workstation released by Ensoniq in 1998. It was a popular and powerful tool for producers and musicians, featuring a 16-bit sampler, 16-track sequencer, and a variety of synthesis and effects capabilities. It was...
The Sequential Prophet XL is a polyphonic analog synthesizer created by Dave Smith Instruments. It is the first in a series of synthesizers that combine the classic sound of the Prophet-5 with modern features and technology. The Prophet XL features a...
Released in 1984, the Emulator II (EII) was E-mu's second eight-bit sampler. It improved upon the original by using companding digital-to-analog converters and a 27.7 kHz sample rate, along with resonant analog filters. The EII offered enhanced real-time...
The Modal Electronics Argon8x is a polyphonic wavetable synthesizer with an 8-voice, 32-oscillator architecture. It features a range of wavetables and oscillator modulation options, as well as a powerful modulation matrix and a range of effects. It also...
The Casio CZ-3000 is a synthesizer released by Casio in 1987. It is a digital synthesizer that uses phase distortion synthesis to create a wide range of sounds. It features 8-voice polyphony, a built-in sequencer, and a variety of effects. It was one of...