Month: July 2020

Categories
Analog Monophonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

KORG monologue

Analog monophonic synthesizer

Korg monologue audio demos

Korg monologue photos

Korg monologue manuals

Korg Monologue Quick Start GuideDownload
Korg Monologue Owner’s ManualDownload

Korg monologue specs

Year of release2016
Keyboard25 keys (slim keyboard)
Sound generation methodAnalog
Polyphonymonophonic
Number of programs80 ROM + 20 RAM
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchno
DisplayYes, OLED
MIDIIn, Out
Sound expansion capabilitiesno
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatorno
EffectsOverdrive
Controlsknobs, buttons
Other connectionsSync In, Sync Out; Audio In; USB
Power consumption2.5 W
Dimensions350 x 276 x 76 mm
13.78 x 10.87 x 2.99 inches
Weight1.7 kg/3.78 lbs. (excluding batteries)

Korg monologue links

www.korg.com

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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Yamaha EX5R

Rack Synthesizer Workstation

The rack version of the Yamaha EX5. Classic Yamaha unit featuring several synthesis methods.

Yamaha EX5R audio demos

Factory Demo Songs

Internal 1

Internal 2

Preset 1

Preset 2

Performance

Yamaha EX5R photos

Yamaha EX5R manuals

EX5-5R Data ListDownload
EX5-5R-7 Owner’s ManualDownload
EX5-5R-7 Additional Performance Setup TipsDownload

Yamaha EX5R specs

Year of release1998
Format3U rack
Sound generation methodAWM2, VL, AN, FDSP; Sampling (44.1kHz)
Polyphony128
Number of programs512 (256 Presets, 256Internals[Users]) *Up to 4 elements for each Normal voice / up to 128 elements for Drum voice
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
Display64 x 240 (Backlit) with Contrast knob
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiessampling, SIMMS, floppy, disk
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatoryes
Effectsyes
Controlsknobs, buttons
Power consumption32 watts 30 watts
Dimensions480(W) x 397(D) x 138(H) (18 7/8″ x 15 2/3″ x 5 5/12″)
Weight9.8 kg (21 5/8 lbs.)

Yamaha EX5R links

https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/index.html

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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg Wavestation SR

Wavesequence rack synthesizer

The final hardware version of the classic Korg Wavestation series, in 1RU format with lots of sound banks in RAM and ROM

Korg Wavestation SR audio demos

RAM 1

RAM 2

RAM 3

ROM 4

ROM 5

ROM 6

ROM 7

ROM 8

ROM 9

ROM 10

ROM 11

Korg Wavestation SR photos

Korg Wavestation SR manuals

WS_SRPerformanceNote_EDownload
WS_SRPlayersGuide_EDownload
WS_SRReferenceGuide_EDownload

Korg Wavestation SR factory RAM patches in sysex

FACTORYDownload

Korg Wavestation SR specs

Year of release1992
FormatRack
Sound generation methodVector / wavesequences
Polyphony32
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesyes, cards
Sequencern/a
Arpeggiatorn/a
Effectsyes
Controlsbuttons
Power consumption17 W
Dimensions435 (w) x 45 (h) x 262 (d) mm
Weight3.6 kg

Korg Wavestation SR links

www.korg.com

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Desktop Analog Monophonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland SE-02

Desktop Analog Monophonic Synthesizer

Collaboration between Roland and Studio Electronics, in Roland’s “Boutique” format. Three-oscillator analog powerhouse synth

Roland SE-02 audio demos

Bank A

Bank B

Bank C

Roland SE-02 manuals

A-Users-Guide-To-The-Roland-SE-02-01CDownload
SE-02_MIDI_Imple_Chart_eng01_WDownload
se02editor-user-manual-v1.4Download
Roland SE-02 patch listDownload
SE-02 FAQDownload
SE-02_eng02_WDownload
SE-02_l_Add_Func_v110_eng01_WDownload

Roland SE-02 photos

Roland SE-02 specs

Year of release2017
FormatDesktop / module
Sound generation methodAnalog
PolyphonyMonophonic
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
MIDIin, out
Sound expansion capabilitiesno
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatorn/a
EffectsDelay
Controlsrotary knobs
Current draw2A
Dimensions300 (W) x 128 (D) x 45 (H) mm | 11 13/16 (W) x 5 1/16 (D) x 1 3/4 (H) inches
Weight950 g | 2 lbs 2 oz

Roland SE-02 links

www.roland.com

Categories
Synthesizer Virtual Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

Novation MiniNova

Analog Modeling Synthesizer

Excellent sounding portable mini-key synthesizer with vocoder

Novation MiniNova audio demos

Factory Patches

Novation MiniNova manual

mininovauserguideenDownload

Novation MiniNova photos

Novation MiniNova specs

Year of release2012
Keyboard37 mini-keys
Sound generation methodVirtual Analog, wavetables
Polyphony18-voice
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
MIDIin, out
Sound expansion capabilitiesno
Sequencern/a
Arpeggiatoryes
Effectsyes
Controlsrotary knobs
PowerUSB bus powered
9V DC power supply included
Maximum power consumption 9V DC 300mA
DimensionsUnboxed: 560mm (22.04”) length x 250mm (9.84”) depth x 75mm (2.95”) height
Boxed: 615mm (24.21”) length x 345mm (13.58”) depth x 115mm (4.52”) height
Weight5.55 lb / 2.52 kg

Novation MiniNova links

novationmusic.com

Categories
Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg microSTATION

Music Workstation

A really cool mini-key portable synthesizer workstation.

Korg microSTATION audio demos

Factory Programs

Factory Performances

Korg microSTATION photos

Korg microSTATION manuals

microSTATION_ESG_EFGS1Download
microSTATION_OG_E2Download
microSTATION_VNL_EFGSJ2Download

Korg microSTATION specs

Year of release:2010
Sound generation method:PCM
Keyboard61 mini-keys
Polyphony:120 voices in single mode
60 voices in double mode
Responds to velocity:yes
Aftertouchno
MIDI:in, out
Sound expansion capabilities:yes – SD cards
Sequencer:yes
Effects:yes
Controls:rotary knobs
OptionsXVP-10 Expression/Volume Pedal
EXP-2 Foot Controller
DS-1H Damper Pedal
PS-1 Pedal Switch
Dimensions:778 × 210 × 82 (mm) / 30.63″× 8.27″ × 3.23″
Weight:2.6 Kg / 5.73 lbs

Korg microSTATION links

www.korg.com