Author: Paolo

Year of release	1998
Format	3U rack
Sound generation method	AWM2, VL, AN, FDSP; Sampling (44.1kHz)
Polyphony	128
Number of programs	512 (256 Presets, 256Internals[Users]) *Up to 4 elements for each Normal voice / up to 128 elements for Drum voice
Responds to velocity	yes
Aftertouch	yes
Display	64 x 240 (Backlit) with Contrast knob
MIDI	in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities	sampling, SIMMS, floppy, disk
Sequencer	yes
Arpeggiator	yes
Effects	yes
Controls	knobs, buttons
Power consumption	32 watts 30 watts
Dimensions	480(W) x 397(D) x 138(H) (18 7/8″ x 15 2/3″ x 5 5/12″)
Weight	9.8 kg (21 5/8 lbs.)

Yamaha EX5R links

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

Tags 1998, Yamaha

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_E Download

WS_SRPlayersGuide_E Download

WS_SRReferenceGuide_E Download

Korg Wavestation SR factory RAM patches in sysex

FACTORY Download

Korg Wavestation SR specs

Year of release	1992
Format	Rack
Sound generation method	Vector / wavesequences
Polyphony	32
Responds to velocity	yes
Aftertouch	yes
MIDI	in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities	yes, cards
Sequencer	n/a
Arpeggiator	n/a
Effects	yes
Controls	buttons
Power consumption	17 W
Dimensions	435 (w) x 45 (h) x 262 (d) mm
Weight	3.6 kg

Korg Wavestation SR links

www.korg.com

Tags 1992, KORG

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-02-01C Download

SE-02_MIDI_Imple_Chart_eng01_W Download

se02editor-user-manual-v1.4 Download

Roland SE-02 patch list Download

SE-02 FAQ Download

SE-02_eng02_W Download

SE-02_l_Add_Func_v110_eng01_W Download

Roland SE-02 photos

Roland SE-02 specs

Year of release	2017
Format	Desktop / module
Sound generation method	Analog
Polyphony	Monophonic
Responds to velocity	yes
Aftertouch	yes
MIDI	in, out
Sound expansion capabilities	no
Sequencer	yes
Arpeggiator	n/a
Effects	Delay
Controls	rotary knobs
Current draw	2A
Dimensions	300 (W) x 128 (D) x 45 (H) mm \| 11 13/16 (W) x 5 1/16 (D) x 1 3/4 (H) inches
Weight	950 g \| 2 lbs 2 oz

Roland SE-02 links

www.roland.com

Tags 2017, Roland

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

mininovauserguideen Download

Novation MiniNova photos

Novation MiniNova specs

Year of release	2012
Keyboard	37 mini-keys
Sound generation method	Virtual Analog, wavetables
Polyphony	18-voice
Responds to velocity	yes
Aftertouch	yes
MIDI	in, out
Sound expansion capabilities	no
Sequencer	n/a
Arpeggiator	yes
Effects	yes
Controls	rotary knobs
Power	USB bus powered 9V DC power supply included Maximum power consumption 9V DC 300mA
Dimensions	Unboxed: 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
Weight	5.55 lb / 2.52 kg

Novation MiniNova links

novationmusic.com

Tags 2012, Novation

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_EFGS1 Download

microSTATION_OG_E2 Download

microSTATION_VNL_EFGSJ2 Download

Korg microSTATION specs

Year of release:	2010
Sound generation method:	PCM
Keyboard	61 mini-keys
Polyphony:	120 voices in single mode 60 voices in double mode
Responds to velocity:	yes
Aftertouch	no
MIDI:	in, out
Sound expansion capabilities:	yes – SD cards
Sequencer:	yes
Effects:	yes
Controls:	rotary knobs
Options	XVP-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

Tags 2010, KORG

Digital Drum Machine Drum Machine

ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-123

Cool drum machine

ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-123 audio demos

ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-123 photos

ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-123 manual

E_RT123 Download

ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-123 specs

Year of release	1999
Drum kits	80
Bass programs	25
Rhythm patterns	297 preset; 99 user
Songs	99
Maximum notes	10,000 notes
Polyphony	30-voice
Resolution	96 PPQN
Tempo	40 to 250 BPM
Pads	13 with velocity sensitivity
MIDI	In
Display	4-digit, 7-segment LED
Input	1/4″ mono
Outputs	2 x 14″ stereo
Power	9V DC 300mA
Accessory	FS01 footswitch
Dimensions	196mm (W) x 158mm (D) x 35mm (H)
Weight	550g

Tags 1999, ZOOM

Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano

Post author By Paolo
Post date May 13, 2020
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Digital synthesizer

Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano audio demos

Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano manual

Alesis QuadraSynth Plus reference manual Download

Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano photos

Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano specs

Year of release:	1993
Sound generation method:	PCM
Polyphony:	64-voice
Responds to velocity:	yes
Aftertouch	yes
MIDI:	in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities:	yes – PCMCIA cards
Sequencer:	n/a
Effects:	yes
Controls:	rotary knobs
Dimensions:
Weight:

Tags 1993, Alesis

Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Ensoniq TS-12

Performance/Composition Synthesizer

Ensoniq TS-12 audio demos

Ensoniq TS-12 specs

Year of release	1993
Polyphony	32-voice
Presets	300 Program, 300 Performance
Responds to velocity	Yes
Responds to aftertouch	Yes
Keyboard	76-keys (E-G) weighted action
Sound expansion capabilities	SIMMS
Effects	Yes
Sequencer	Yes, 24-track
Disk drive	Yes, floppy
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Display	Yes, 80 (2×40) character vacuum-fluorescent
Dimensions	50 1/2″ (128.3 cm) (W) x 5″ (12.7 cm) (H) x 15 5/8″ (39.7 cm) (D)
Weight	55 lbs (24.9 kgs) unboxed; 69.2 lbs (31.2 kgs) boxed

Ensoniq TS-12 manual

TS12_manual Download

Ensoniq TS-12 photos

Tags 1993, Ensoniq

Patch Library

Angel City sound library for the Korg DW/EX-8000 volume 8

Post author By Paolo
Post date May 6, 2018
No Comments on Angel City sound library for the Korg DW/EX-8000 volume 8

Sound patch library

Patch library for the Korg DW-8000 / EX-8000 from 1988.

Angel City sound library audio demos

Angel City sound library for the Korg DW-EX-8000 volume 8 docs and .wav file

Introductory Manual Download

Volume 8 Download

Angel City sound library for the Korg DW-EX-8000 volume 8 specs

Year of release:	1988
Content:	Documentation, cassette tape (now .wav file)
For synth:	Korg DW-8000 / EX-8000

Tags 1988, Angel City Audio Design

Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Yamaha DX100

FM Synthesizer

Yamaha DX100 audio demos

Bank A

Bank B

Bank C

Bank D

Bank I

Yamaha DX100 photos

Yamaha DX100 specs

Year of release	1985
Polyphony	8-note
Sound generation method	Frequency Modulation (FM)
Preset memories	24 RAM, 192 ROM
Keyboard	49 mini keys
MIDI	yes
Sound expansion capabilities	no
Sequencer	no
Arpeggiator	no
Effects	no
Power	C-size batteries x 6, power adapter
Accessories	FC4/FC5 foot switches, BC-1 breath controller, PA-1210 AC adapter
Dimensions	628mm (W) x 75mm (H) x 218mm (D) (24.7″ x 2.9″ x 8.6″)
Weight	2.7 kg (5.9 lbs)