The Roland SH-4d represents an ambitious fusion of synthesizer and sequencer technology packed into a compact, battery-powered desktop unit. This innovative instrument defies traditional categorization, positioning itself as a synth-focused groovebox...
The Quasimidi Sirius represents a comprehensive evolution in dance music production technology, positioning itself as a complete dance workstation that significantly expands beyond its predecessor, the Rave-O-Lution 309. Unlike the 309's single monophonic...
The E-mu Systems SP-12 is a classic drum machine from the late 1980s. It was one of the first drum machines to feature sampling capabilities, allowing users to create their own drum sounds. It was also the first drum machine to feature a built-in...
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...
The Ensoniq SQ-1 is a two-part, eight-voice polyphonic synthesizer and sequencer. It was released in 1985 by Ensoniq, a company known for producing some of the most popular synthesizers of the 1980s. The SQ-1 is a hybrid analog/digital synthesizer that...