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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer

Roland Jupiter-80

Digital Synthesizer

Roland Jupiter-80 audio demos

Roland Jupiter-80 photos

Roland Jupiter-80 manuals

JUPITER-80_MIDownload
JUPITER-80_OMDownload
JUPITER-80_PADownload

Roland Jupiter-80 specs

Year of release:2011
Polyphony:256 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)
Sound generation method:digital
Keyboard:76 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)
Preset memoriesRegistrations: 256
Live Sets: 2,560
MIDI:in, out, thru
Keyboard modes:single
Sound expansion capabilities:no
Sequencer1 stereo track
Arpeggiatoryes
Effectsyes
Touch sensitivityyes
Aftertouchyes
Display:yes
Accessories:Owner’s manual
CD-ROM (USB Audio/MIDI driver)
DVD-ROM (SONAR LE)
USB MEMORY Protector
Power Cord
Power consumption25 W
Dimensions1,230.9 (W) x 439.3 (D) x 139.6 (H) mm
48-1/2 (W) x 17-5/16 (D) x 5-1/2 (H) inches
Weight17.7 kg
39 lbs 1 oz

Roland Jupiter-80 links

roland.com

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Sample CD

OMI Universe Of Sounds – Sonic Images

Sample CD-ROM in Roland S-770 & S-750 format

OMI Universe Of Sounds – Sonic Images audio demos

OMI Universe Of Sounds – Sonic Images photos

Year of release:1992
CD type:Roland
Partitions:63 volumes
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Patch Library

Yamaha EX Bonus Voice & Sample Pack

Floppy Disk sound/sample library for the Yamaha EX series

01 EX-VD01 MOVIE TEXTURES VOICE DISK

Performances

Voices

02 EX-VD02 Super Syn VOICE DISK

Performances

Voices

03 EX-VD03 ANALOG INSPIRATION VOICE DISK

Performances

Voices

04 Yamaha EX-SVD01 HipHop VOICE+SAMPLE DISK

Voices

05 & 06 Yamaha EX-SVD02 Choir&Voices VOICE+SAMPLE DISKs

Voices

07 EX-SVD03 Electric Organ VOICE+SAMPLE DISK

Voices

08 EX-SVD04 Super EP VOICE+SAMPLE DISK

Voices

09 EX-SVD05 Best FM VOICE+SAMPLE DISK

Voices

10 EX-SVD06 Accordion, Flute, Violin… VOICE+SAMPLE DISK

Voices

11 EX-SVD07 GM-Instruments VOICE+SAMPLE DISK

Voices

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Effect Rack Multi-Effects Processor

Eventide H3000-D/SE

Classic studio rack effect processor

Eventide H3000-D/SE audio demos

Eventide H3000-D/SE photos

Eventide H3000-D/SE manuals

H3000-ManualDownload
H3000-ServiceDownload

Eventide H3000-D/SE specs

Year of release1994
PresetsMany banks of 100s
Sound generation methoddigital
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
EffectsYes
Controlsbuttons
Outputsstereo input & output XLR pairs
DisplayLCD

Eventide H3000-D/SE links

https://www.eventide.com

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Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Oberheim OB-Xa

Classic polyphonic analog synthesizer

Classic synth widely used in many genres / styles of music of the early-to-mid 1980s.

Oberheim OB-Xa audio demos

Oberheim OB-Xa photos

Oberheim OB-Xa manuals

Oberheim_OB-Xa_ManualDownload
OB-Xa_Service_Manual_1st_EdDownload
oberheim_obxa_service_manual_3Download
OB-Xa_patch_bookDownload

Oberheim OB-Xa factory patches

OBXa_120_FactoryDownload

Oberheim OB-Xa specs

Year of release:1980
Polyphony:4-6-8-voice
Sound generation method:analog
Keyboard:61-key
Preset memories32
MIDI:no
Keyboard modes:single
Sound expansion capabilities:no
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsno
Touch sensitivityno
Aftertouchno
Display:no
Accessories:sequencer (DSX)
Footswitches: Sustain, Hold, Program Advance
Foot Pedals: Filter, Vibrato
Power90-130 or 180-240 Volts AC, 50-60 Hz, 50 Watts
Dimensions40″ (101.6cm) wide, 20″ (50.8cm) deep, 6″ (15.24cm) high
Weight45 lbs. (20.41 kg)

Oberheim OB-Xa links

https://oberheim.com

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Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev. 2

Classic polyphonic analog synthesizer

The super-classic Prophet-5 rev. 2, from the late 1970s / early 1980s.

Used by so many famous acts of the late ’70s up until the mid ’80s and beyond (check out for example the famous oscillator sync sound used by “The Cars”).

Super warm sounds, beautiful strings, pads, bass etc. but also incredibly good for special FX, thanks to the strong modulation capabilities on board.

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev. 2 Audio Demos

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev. 2 photos

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev. 2 manuals

Prophet 5 Rev 2 op man October 1979Download
SEQUENTIAL_PROPHET-5-REV2_SERVICE_MANUALDownload

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev. 2 factory patches

FACT1R2Download

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev. 2 specs

Year of release:1978-79
Polyphony: 5-voice
Sound generation method:analog
Keyboard:61-key
Preset memories40
MIDI:no
Keyboard modes:single
Sound expansion capabilities:no
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsno
Touch sensitivityno
Aftertouchno
Display:yes, 7-segment lcd
Accessories:sequencer
Dimensions
Weight

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev. 2 links

sequential.com

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Digital Drum Machine Drum Machine

Sequential Circuits DrumTraks

Digital Drum Machine

Sequential Circuits DrumTraks audio demos

Custom patterns

Factory patterns

Factory songs

Sequential Circuits DrumTraks specs

Year of release1983
InstrumentsBass, Snare, Rim, Tom 1, Tom 2, Crash Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Closed Hi-Hat, Open Hi-Hat, Claps, Tambourine, Cowbell, Cabasa
PatternsMax of 99, max of 100 measures
SongsMax of 99, max of 100 steps each
Tempo
Displayseven-segment lcd
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Power
OtherCassette interface, Clock interface, MIDI
Dimensions
Weight

Sequential Circuits DrumTraks photos

Sequential Circuits DrumTraks manual

Drumtraks operation manualDownload

Sequential Circuits DrumTraks links

https://www.sequential.com

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Effect Rack Digital Reverb Processor

MXR 01

Digital Reverb Processor

The MXR 01 Digital Reverb, a classic unit from the early-mid 1980s.

MXR 01 audio demos

A Casio CZ-1000 synthesizer was used as the sound source for all seven audio demos below.

MXR 01 photos

MXR 01 manual

MXR 01 manualDownload

MXR 01 specs

Year of release1984
Preset storage7 user settable presets
Sound generation methoddigital
Frequency response150 Hz – 10 kHz
MIDIn/a
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
EffectsSeveral types of reverb
Reverb time0.1 sec. to 24 sec.
Dynamic Range75dB (typical)
InputMono, 20k balanced bridging +6dB max.
OutputStereo, 100 ohms +6dB max.
Controlsbuttons
Connections1/4″ RTS phone jacks (balanced)
9 terminal barrier strip
Displayseven-segment, red
Power115V, 25W (US & Canada)
230V, 25W (Europe)
Dimensions1.75″ high EIA rack, 9″ deep
ProtectionMains transformer internally thermal limited

MXR 01 links

https://www.jimdunlop.com/products/electronics/mxr/

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Sampler

Ensoniq Mirage

Sampler

Ensoniq Mirage audio demos

Ensoniq Mirage photos

Ensoniq Mirage manuals

Ensoniq_Mirage-Musicians_ManualDownload
Ensoniq_Mirage-Advanced_Samplers_GuideDownload
Ensoniq Mirage service manualDownload

Ensoniq Mirage specs

Year of release:1984
Polyphony:8 voices
Sound generation method:sampling
Preset memories2×3
MIDI:In, out, thru
Sampling2 to 6.5 seconds (per keyboard half).
Playback frequency10KHz to 33KHz
Sound expansion capabilities:sampling; diskettes
Sequenceryes, 333 notes
Arpeggiatorno
Velocityyes
Keyboard61-keys, with velocity
Aftertouchyes, polyphonic aftertouch
AccessoriesDisk library
Dimensions40.5″ (103cm) wide x 4″ (10cm) high x 13.5″ (34cm) deep
Weight24.75 pounds (10.8 kilograms)

Ensoniq Mirage links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ensoniq_Mirage

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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Mini-Key Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland JD-Xi

Interactive Analog/ Digital Crossover Synthesizer

Roland JD-Xi audio demos

Roland JD-Xi photos

Roland JD-Xi manuals

JD-Xi_eng06_WDownload
JD-Xi_Leaflet_V150_e01_WDownload
JD-Xi_MIDI_Imple_e01_WDownload
JD-Xi_ParameterGuide_e01_WDownload

Roland JD-Xi patches

JD-Xi SynthMania Kraftwerk presetsDownload

Roland JD-Xi specs

Year of release2015
Polyphony1129 voices (Digital Synth/Drum Kit: 128, Analog Synth: 1)
(Max. polyphony of the Digital Synth parts: 64 voices)
Sound generation methodVirtual Analog
Keyboard37 mini keys (with velocity)
Part multitimbrality4 Parts
(Digital Synth Part: 2, Drums Part: 1, Analog Synth Part: 1)
Preset memoriesDigital Synth Tone (SuperNATURAL Synth)
Analog Synth Tone
PCM Drum Kit
* For an analog synth tone, the oscillator, sub-oscillator, and filter sections consist of analog circuits.
MIDIin, out
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
Sequenceryes, 4-part pattern sequencer
Arpeggiatoryes
Effectsyes
Effect1 (Distortion, Fuzz, Compressor, Bit Crusher)
Effect2 (Flanger, Phaser, Ring Mod, Slicer)
Delay: 2 types
Reverb: 6 types
Velocityyes
ControllersPitch Bend/Modulation Wheel
Vocal functionsVocoder
Auto Pitch
Auto Note
Displayyes
ConnectorsHeadphones Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
Input Jack (LINE(MONO) / Guitar Input): 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
USB COMPUTER Port (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI)
(Use a USB cable and a computer with a USB port that support Hi-Speed USB.)
DC IN Jack
MIC Input Jack: XLR type, unbalance
Power consumption1,000 mA
AccessoriesOwner’s Manual
AC Adaptor
Microphone
DimensionsWidth: 575 mm (22-11/16 inches)
Depth: 245 mm (9-11/16 inches)
Height: 85 mm (3-6/16 inches)
Weight2.2 kg
4 lbs. 14 oz.

Roland JD-Xi links

https://www.roland.com/global/products/jd-xi/