The Yamaha DX200 is a digital synthesizer module released in 1999. It is a powerful and versatile instrument that combines the sounds of classic Yamaha FM synthesis with modern digital synthesis techniques. It features 128-voice polyphony, 8-part...
The Yamaha AN200 is a digital synthesizer and sound processor released by Yamaha in 2004. It features a wide range of sounds and effects, including FM synthesis, analog modeling, and physical modeling. It also has an arpeggiator and a step sequencer, as well as a variety of real-time controllers.
CS-40m is a 2-voice synthesizer (duophonic) with two VCOs producing triangle, saw, square waveforms and a noise generator. The LFO section is capable of sine, up-ramp, down-ramp, square, and sample&hold. The filter section is represented with a...
When it comes to mini synthesizers, we can’t help but recall Novation MiniNova which was based on UltraNova. In 2015, its compact version was updated by the author's series MoroderNova, technically replicating MiniNova, but having on board samples of...
In 2003, the expanded version of K-Station was released. Updates introduced in Novation KS4 concerned the keyboard which got the octaves increased up to 4 (49 keys), some additional features and advantages. A semi-weighted keyboard acquired aftertouch,...
Novation, along with KS4, released a synthesizer with an extended keyboard - Novation KS5. Compared to its "brother", its semi-weighted keyboard included 5 octaves (61 keys), and got aftertouch. Anyway, KS5 took everything else from K-Station. The...
After Remote 25 MIDI controller was released, in 2004 Novation launched X-Station 25. The instrument is very similar to Remote 25 and shares a lot with it, particularly knobs, sliders and keys. It also has the same silvery-gray matte color. However,...
In 2004, together with X-Station 25, Novation released X-Station 49. The instrument shares many specs with Remote series. It also has the same silvery-gray matte color. However, X-Station is not a copy of Remote. The set of features of the controller is...
In 2004 Novation brand pleased its fans with 3 MIDI controllers, among them there was Novation X-Station 61. Compared to its "brothers", it has the largest number of keys offering a 5-octave keyboard. The instrument shares many specs with Remote series....
The Novation Nova II 61 is a 61-key synthesizer and MIDI controller. It features a powerful sound engine, 16-voice polyphony, and a wide range of sound-shaping tools. It also has a built-in sequencer, arpeggiator, and effects. The Nova II 61 is designed...
