The Roland Fantom X represents the third iteration of Roland's flagship workstation synthesizer line, following the original Fantom and the Fantom S. This latest evolution brings significant improvements including a color display, increased polyphony,...
The Roland Fantom FA-76 is a robust music workstation that builds upon the company's S+S (sample-based) synthesis technology. It features a 64-voice multitimbral synth based on XV-series architecture, housed in an attractive titanium chassis with a...
The Waldorf Quantum is a flagship eight-voice analogue/digital hybrid polysynth that combines multiple synthesis engines in one powerful instrument. Despite Waldorf's history of releasing occasionally unfinished products, the Quantum stands as their most...
The Kurzweil Forte is a professional-grade digital piano and synthesizer released by Kurzweil Music Systems in 2015. It features a full-size 88-key weighted keyboard, a powerful sound engine, and a variety of controls and sound manipulation options. The...
Boss's Dr Sample SP-303 emerged as an intriguing evolution of the pioneering SP-202 phrase sampler. Three years after its predecessor made waves in the budget sampling market, the SP-303 arrived with both gains and losses in its feature set, but still...
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...
The ELECTRIBE SX (ESX-1), released in 2003 alongside the EMX-1, represents a significant evolution in the ElecTribe family and is considered one of the best samplers of its kind. Housed in a sturdy metal chassis, it features a larger back-lit LCD display...
The Ultranova represents Novation's return to their synthesizer roots, combining classic features with modern functionality. This virtual analogue keyboard synthesizer features advanced oscillators, dual filters, effects, and an innovative "Touch...
In 2000 Korg Electribes series got a new member - a sampler called Korg ElecTribe S (ES-1). It gained its popularity not only due to the usual playback of recorded drums, but also thanks to high-quality, aggressive processing effects. The main library of...
The Korg ElecTribe S (ES-1) mk2 is a drum machine and step sequencer released by Korg in 2000. It is a powerful and intuitive instrument that allows users to create and manipulate rhythms and patterns. The ES-1 mk2 features 16 velocity-sensitive pads, a...
