The Korg MS2000 is an analogue modelling synthesizer, combining vintage aesthetics with modern digital technology. Released in 2000, this instrument pays homage to Korg's classic analogue heritage, particularly the MS20 and Mono/Poly synthesizers, while...
The Korg MS2000B is a virtual analog synthesizer and vocoder released by Korg in 2003. It is a rack-mountable version of the Korg MS2000, and features two oscillators, two filters, two envelope generators, two LFOs, and a vocoder. It also has a built-in...
The Roland SH-09, released in 1980, is a monophonic analogue synthesizer that has long been overshadowed by its more celebrated siblings like the SH-101, MC-202, and TB-303. However, this humble instrument deserves far more recognition than it typically...
The Waldorf Wave represents a landmark achievement in synthesizer design, emerging from the legacy of PPG's pioneering Wave 2.2 and 2.3 synthesizers. Released in 1994, this professional-grade analog/digital hybrid flagship instrument from Waldorf...
Historical Overview The PPG Wave 2.3 with Waveterm B represents a pivotal moment in music technology history. Developed by German inventor Wolfgang Palm's company Palm Products Gmbh (PPG) in the early 1980s, this system was one of the "big three" Computer...
The Elka Synthex stands as one of the most influential and revered polyphonic synthesizers ever created, despite its relatively limited production run. This Italian masterpiece, produced from 1981 to 1985, was the brainchild of independent designer Mario...
In the early 80's all serious synthesizer manufacturers had to try hard to stay on the market after the release of the Prophet-5 synthesizer. The first attempt to grab his bite of the niche was made by Oberheim when he launched OB-X synthesizer, the...
Jupiter-8 is an iconic performing synthesizer with an all analog signal path (VCO + VCF + VCA) created by Roland in 1981. It has 8 voices of polyphony, 2 parts of timbrality and features 2 VCOs per voice. The LFO produces triangle, square, saw and random...
Jupiter-6 was introduced in 1983. The analog instrument has a 6-voice polyphony and is bitimbral. The structure provides each voice with 2 VCOs giving 12 oscillators allowing the keyboard to split into two zones one featuring 4 voices and another 2 and...
The Moog Messenger is a beautiful monophonic analog keyboard synthesizer crafted for the modern electronic musician, producer, sound designer, and sonic explorer. This instrument represents a new chapter in Moog's legendary synthesizer lineage,...
