Kurzweil PC3K units, like their PC2 predecessors and the K series starting with K2000, are built on a unique VAST engine (Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology) which often becomes an obstacle for users previously unfamiliar with VAST, who get lost...
The Roland RS-50 is a digital synthesizer and sound module released in 1991. It features 16-voice polyphony, 32-note multitimbrality, and a wide range of sounds, including acoustic instruments, drums, and special effects. It also has a built-in sequencer and a variety of effects, including reverb, chorus, and delay.
One of the first analogue modeling synthesizers built on the basis of OASYS project developments. As a result it grew into a polyphonic Z1 although it can perfectly be used as a solo synthesizer for leading parts.
Jupiter-4 is a synthesizer launched by Roland in 1978. The monotimbral instrument offers one VCO per voice. The oscillator generates triangle, square, and square with PWM, there’s a sub oscillator included. One LFO produces sine, square and ramp (ramp...
DX9 is a 16-voice polyphonic synthesizer based on digital 4-operator FM synthesis. There’s no filter section. VCA features an ADSR envelope. Memory provides with 20 patches. DX9 was released in 1983 – same year DX7 hit the market. Back then it was...
