The Akai AX73, launched in 1986, was a significant achievement in affordable analogue synthesis and introduced some unique feature not found on any other analogue synthesizers. This full-featured programmable polyphonic synthesizer stands out with its...
The Akai VX90 is a 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1986, designed as a rack-mount version of the AX73 with an identical voice structure. This MIDI-equipped instrument combines analog sound generation with advanced digital controls and...
The Sequential Trigon-6 represents Dave Smith's final synthesizer design, serving as a fitting tribute to the legendary engineer who helped shape the synthesizer world and co-created MIDI. This polyphonic analog synthesizer embodies Sequential's...
The Dave Smith Instruments Evolver is a polyphonic analog synthesizer designed by Dave Smith and released in 2002. It features two analog oscillators, two digital oscillators, four analog filters, four envelope generators, four LFOs, and a 16-voice...
The Dave Smith Poly Evolver Keyboard (PEK) represents the culmination of the Evolver evolution, transforming from its origins as a monophonic desktop unit into a fully-realized polyphonic keyboard synthesizer. Created by legendary synth designer Dave...
The Crumar Bit One, introduced in 1984, is a six-voice programmable touch-sensitive synthesizer that represents a compelling entry in the mid-1980s affordable polyphonic synthesizer market. As a hybrid digital/analog instrument, it combines digitally...
The Crumar Spirit stands as one of the most complex and powerful analog monophonic synthesizers ever produced, yet it remains obscure due to Crumar's reputation for budget instruments. Released in 1983 and designed by legendary figures Bob Moog, Jim...
The Studio Electronics MIDImoog represents an ambitious resurrection of the legendary Minimoog synthesizer, reimagining the classic instrument for the modern era. Released in 1989, this rackmount unit takes the authentic electronics from original...
The Roland SH-09, released in 1980, is a monophonic analogue synthesizer that has long been overshadowed by its more celebrated siblings like the SH-101, MC-202, and TB-303. However, this humble instrument deserves far more recognition than it typically...
The Moog Messenger is a beautiful monophonic analog keyboard synthesizer crafted for the modern electronic musician, producer, sound designer, and sonic explorer. This instrument represents a new chapter in Moog's legendary synthesizer lineage,...
