The Novation Supernova is a groundbreaking virtual analogue polyphonic synthesizer released in 1998 by British company Novation. This ambitious 3U rackmount module employs Novation's proprietary Analogue Sound Modelling (ASM) technology to digitally...
The Novation Supernova II Rack delivers the same sonic power as the keyboard version in a streamlined 3U rack-mountable form factor. Despite its more compact size, it retains the full synthesis capabilities of its keyboard counterpart, with identical...
The Korg MS2000R is a virtual analog synthesizer released by Korg in 2002. It is a rack-mounted version of the Korg MS2000 synthesizer, and features two oscillators, two filters, two envelope generators, two LFOs, and a modulation matrix. It also has a...
The Roland JP-8080 is an impressive analog modeling synthesizer that builds upon the foundation of the JP-8000 while adding significant enhancements. Housed in an exemplary metal casing that replaces the JP-8000's "bendy plastic," this unit features a...
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 Waldorf Wave represents a landmark achievement in synthesizer design, emerging from the legacy of PPG's pioneering Wave 2.2 and 2.3 synthesizers. Released in 1994, this professional-grade analog/digital hybrid flagship instrument from Waldorf...
Historical Overview The PPG Wave 2.3 with Waveterm B represents a pivotal moment in music technology history. Developed by German inventor Wolfgang Palm's company Palm Products Gmbh (PPG) in the early 1980s, this system was one of the "big three" Computer...
In the early 80's all serious synthesizer manufacturers had to try hard to stay on the market after the release of the Prophet-5 synthesizer. The first attempt to grab his bite of the niche was made by Oberheim when he launched OB-X synthesizer, the...
