In 2003, MC-909 was released by Roland. Its sound core is based on a series of synthesizer modules "XV", and the internal memory is limited to 272 MB. The professional device includes 800 patches, 693 waveforms, and a "SRX" expansion. Among its...
The Yamaha A3000 is a professional digital sampler released in 1997, marking Yamaha's return to the serious sampling market after nearly a decade. Housed in a 2U rackmount case, this ambitious instrument represents a significant leap forward in...
The Yamaha A5000 represented in 1999 a flagship professional sampling workstation that combined unprecedented power with thoughtful design. Launched as the successor to the acclaimed A3000, this rackmount sampler delivers exceptional value through its...
The Yamaha A4000 represented in 1999 a revolutionary approach to sampling technology, transcending the traditional boundaries of what a sampler could be. Released alongside its higher-end sibling the A5000, this professional sampler emerged as an...
The Elka Synthex stands as one of the most influential and revered polyphonic synthesizers ever created, despite its relatively limited production run. This Italian masterpiece, produced from 1981 to 1985, was the brainchild of independent designer Mario...
Jupiter-8 is an iconic performing synthesizer with an all analog signal path (VCO + VCF + VCA) created by Roland in 1981. It has 8 voices of polyphony, 2 parts of timbrality and features 2 VCOs per voice. The LFO produces triangle, square, saw and random...
Jupiter-6 was introduced in 1983. The analog instrument has a 6-voice polyphony and is bitimbral. The structure provides each voice with 2 VCOs giving 12 oscillators allowing the keyboard to split into two zones one featuring 4 voices and another 2 and...
The Nord Wave 2 is a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer that combines Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable synthesis in a single, intuitive instrument. With 48 voices of polyphony and innovative performance features, it offers...
The Yamaha CS6X is a sophisticated control synthesizer that bridges the gap between entry-level instruments and high-end workstations. Designed with a striking silver finish that reflects the millennium aesthetic, this 61-key synthesizer offered...
The Korg Opsix represents a revolutionary approach to FM synthesis, taking this classic synthesis method far beyond its traditional boundaries. This compact 37-key synthesizer builds upon the foundation of 6-operator FM synthesis while introducing...
