The Yamaha A3000 is a professional digital sampler released in 1997, marking Yamaha's return to the serious sampling market after nearly a decade. Housed in a 2U rackmount case, this ambitious instrument represents a significant leap forward in...
The GS e7 is a seven-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer based on subtractive synthesis, with a fully analog sound generation path. Each voice is built around two voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO), a white noise source, a mixer, a voltage-controlled...
The Akai VX600 is a distinctive analog synthesizer released in 1986 that represents an unexpected entry into the synthesizer market from a company primarily known for tape machines, samplers (notably the S900), and recording studio equipment. This...
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...