The Ensoniq ASR-88 is a professional digital sampler and sequencer released by Ensoniq in 1993. It was the first sampler to feature a built-in hard drive, allowing for much larger sample libraries than previous models. The ASR-88 also featured an onboard...
The Ensoniq ASR-X is a sampler and music workstation released by Ensoniq in 1998. It was a popular and powerful tool for producers and musicians, featuring a 16-bit sampler, 16-track sequencer, and a variety of synthesis and effects capabilities. It was...
The Ensoniq ASR-X Pro is a professional sampler and music production workstation released by Ensoniq in 1999. It features a 32-voice polyphony, 16-bit/44.1kHz sampling, and a powerful sequencer. It also has a variety of effects, including reverb, chorus,...
The Arturia AstroLab represents a interesting fusion of hardware and software, delivering the versatility of virtual synthesis with authentic piano-feel playability in a streamlined performance setup. Available in both 61-key and 88-key configurations,...
The Emu Audity 2000 represents a sophisticated evolution of Emu's synthesizer heritage, drawing inspiration from the company's legendary late-1970s Audity prototype — a microprocessor-controlled analogue monster that would have retailed for $70,000 but...
