The Roland JD-08 is a modern Boutique-series recreation inspired by the classic JD-800 synthesizer, offering the signature sound character of the original in a compact desktop module format. While not a direct clone of the JD-800, the JD-08 captures much...
The Ensoniq Mirage DMS-8 is a digital synthesizer and sampler released by Ensoniq in 1985. It was the first sampler to feature a built-in hard disk drive, allowing users to store and recall samples quickly and easily. The Mirage was also the first...
The Korg Nautilus 61 delivers much of the functionality of the acclaimed Kronos workstation in a more affordable and compact package. This 61-key model features Korg's Natural Touch semi-weighted keyboard with velocity sensitivity, making it highly...
The Akai AX80 is a pioneering hybrid analogue/digital polyphonic synthesizer released in early 1985, representing Akai's bold entry into the professional musical instrument market. Priced quite expensive at launch, the AX80 was positioned as a competitor...