MiniBrute is an excellent example of a compact device released in 2012 by Arturia, the company which once started its journey with virtual software synthesizers. A mono synthesizer with a single VCO, no menu and no presets exceeded expectations and...
The E-mu Systems Virtuoso 2000 is a dedicated 128-voice virtual orchestra module released in 2000, designed specifically for MIDI-based orchestration. Built on the same internal architecture as the Proteus 2000, the Virtuoso 2000 distinguishes itself...
The E-mu XL7 Command Station is a sophisticated tabletop groovebox that combines the acclaimed Xtreme Lead sound module's electronica/dance sample library with hands-on sequencing and real-time control capabilities. This late-entry to the groovebox...
The E-mu Systems PX-7 Command Station is a powerful MIDI controller and sequencer designed for use in the studio or on stage. It features 16 velocity-sensitive pads, 8 assignable knobs, and 4 assignable sliders. It also has a built-in step sequencer,...
The release of MC-505 took place in 1998. Groovebox is based on the same core as the JV series instruments are, and shares a lot with the JV/XP synthesizer lines. MC-505 is designed for aggressive genres of music, like techno, and for this purpose the...