The Yamaha CS1x is a synthesizer/sampler released by Yamaha in 1996. It is a hybrid instrument that combines sampling and synthesis capabilities. It features a 32-voice polyphony, 32-bit digital signal processing, and a wide range of onboard effects. It...
The Roland MC-707 is a sophisticated 8-track groovebox that represents Roland's triumphant return to the groovebox market after a decade-long hiatus. Building upon the legacy of the original MC series that pioneered the groovebox concept, the MC-707...
The Roland MC-101 distills the power of the MC-707 into an ultra-portable, battery-powered groovebox that prioritizes mobility without sacrificing the core ZEN-Core sound engine. Smaller than Novation's Circuit, this compact 4-track powerhouse delivers...
The Novation Circuit Tracks represents a significant evolution of the original Circuit groovebox, transforming from a chunky box into a sleek, lightweight wedge design while dramatically expanding its capabilities. This portable musical playground...
A Creative Powerhouse: The SP-606 Story The Roland SP-606 was the last "big" sampler groovebox in Roland's acclaimed SP series of phrase samplers, elevating the concept to a full "sampling workstation". Building on the legacy that began with the Boss...