The Korg Poly-800 is an eight-voice polyphonic synthesizer manufactured by Korg from 1983 to 1985. It is an analog subtractive synthesizer that offers a full-featured sound engine with a wide range of sonic potential. The Poly-800 was a revolutionary...
The Roland Alpha Juno 1, introduced in 1985, is an analog polyphonic synthesizer. Produced until 1987, it was priced at US$895/ UK£575. It uses soft touch buttons and a single dial for programming, but the optional Roland PG-300 programmer made every...
The Moog Muse is a powerful polyphonic analog synthesizer that combines classic circuit designs with modern digital controls. It features eight analog voices, very detailed control interface and extended modulation capabilities. The synthesizer draws...
The Rise of a Hip-Hop Legend: The E-mu SP-1200 Story In August 1987, E-mu Systems released a machine that would help define the sound of hip-hop's golden age - the SP-1200 sampling drum machine. Created by Dave Rossum, this unassuming piece of equipment...
Korg Electribe MX: A Comprehensive GuideHistorical Context Released in 2003, the Korg ElecTribe MX (EMX-1) represented a significant evolution in the ElecTribe series, introducing substantial improvements in both interface design and sound quality. The...