The Crumar Bit One, introduced in 1984, is a six-voice programmable touch-sensitive synthesizer that represents a compelling entry in the mid-1980s affordable polyphonic synthesizer market. As a hybrid digital/analog instrument, it combines digitally...
The Roland Alpha Juno series, introduced in 1985, includes two analog polyphonic synthesizers: Alpha Juno 1 and 2. Produced until 1987, they were priced at US$895/ UK£575 for the Alpha JunoJ-1 and US$1,295/ UK£799 for the Alpha Juno-2. They share the...
The successor of Matrix series, however, has a feature that strongly distinguishes Matrix-6 from its predecessors: the synthesizer's voices use digitally controlled oscillators (DCO). To build the voices Oberhiem used a specialized chip CEM3396 which...
The Casio AZ-1 is a strap-on remote keyboard controller designed for keyboard players who want to join their bandmates at the front of the stage. Unlike traditional master keyboards, this guitar-inspired controller is meant to be slung around the neck,...
Elevate Expression Everywhere Built for working musicians, the Yamaha MODX M8 synthesizer combines expressive control, streamlined workflow, and exceptional sound in a lightweight design ideal for stage or studio. Featuring three powerful engines that...
