The Erica Synths Syntrx is a semi-modular analogue monosynth developed from scratch with a user interface inspired by the legendary EMS Synthi AKS. While not a clone — no part of the circuitry is copied from EMS schematics — the Syntrx pays homage to its...
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 Yamaha QY700 is a music production workstation released by Yamaha in 1997. It is a powerful and versatile MIDI sequencer and sound module that allows users to compose, arrange, and record music. It features a built-in 16-track sequencer, a variety of...
The Roland MSQ-700 represents Roland's first substantial venture into multitrack MIDI sequencing, released in the mid-1980s as a successor to the CV/gate-based MC4 MicroComposer. Styled similarly to the contemporaneous TR-909 drum machine, this...