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Yamaha AN200

Desktop Control Synthesizer with Analog Physical Modeling (groove box)

Awesome synth desktop module/ groovebox.  Compared to the Roland D2, which I’ll call “the good groovebox”, this is “the evil groovebox”.  The patterns are very aggressive, stylish and actual.  The 5-note polyphonic VA engine is very powerful and full.  The drum sounds are also very good.  Edgy and “underground”, this machine is perfect for Industrial, Techno, Electro and many other genres.

Yamaha AN200 audio demos

These are the three factory demo-songs in the AN200 – they do a good job at capturing the huge variety of styles achievable on this machine:

Yamaha AN200 manuals

Yamaha AN200 specs

  • Super-powerful VA tone generator;
  • plenty of features both for live and studio work;
  • High quality sounds and patterns;
  • Portable, lots of knobs
Year of release 2001
Timber1 (AN) + 3 (AWM2)
Polyphony 5 (AN) + 32 (AWM)
Sound generation method Analog Physical Modeling
Preset patterns:256 preset, 128 user
MIDI: In, Out
Sound expansion capabilities: No
DisplayYes, 7 segment LED
Sequencer Yes
Arpeggiator 
Effects Yes
Touch sensitivity No
Aftertouch
OutputsStereo outs, headphones out
AccessoriesCD-ROM; AC adaptor
Dimensions338.0mm (W) x 208.9mm (D) x 51.7mm (H)
Weight1600 g

Yamaha AN200 links

www.yamaha.com

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Groovebox

Roland D2

groove box

Roland D2 audio demos

Roland D2 manual

Roland D2 specs

  • Awesome color!!!
  • plenty of features both for live and studio work;
  • High quality sounds and patterns;
  • doubles as serious tone generator
Year of release 2001
Polyphony 64-voice
Sound generation method PCM
Preset memories 600 preset, 20 user
MIDI In, Out
Sound expansion capabilities no
Sequencer yes, 8-track
Arpeggiator yes, 43 preset, 10 user
Effects yes
Touch sensitivity D-Field controller
AccessoriesOwner’s manual
AC adapter (ACI series or PSB-1U)
Dimensions325mm (W) x 256mm (D) x 55mm (H)
12-13/16″ ((W) x 10-1/8″ (D) x 2-3/16″ (H)
Weight1.4 kg / 3 lb 2 oz (excluding AC adaptor)

Roland D2 links

www.roland.com

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Groovebox

Yamaha DJX-IIB

groove box

Yamaha DJX-IIB audio demos

FACTORY DEMO:

Yamaha DJX-IIB manual

Yamaha DJX-IIB specs

  • A lot of fun!
  • Live “effector”, plenty of knobs, and scratch pad
  • High quality sounds and patterns
  • highly portable, cool vinyl-style inlays
Year of release: 2000
Polyphony: 32-voice
Sound generation method: PCM
Preset memories 203 – 180 voices + 23 drum kits (accessible only via MIDI)
PatternsTotal 700 preset patterns and variations
70 patterns preset
5 patterns user
MIDI: In, Out
Sound expansion capabilities: No
Display7-seg LED
ControllersScratch Pad, filter knobs, live effector knobs, cross fader
Effects Yes
PowerAdapter: PA-5B, PA-5C
Batteries: 6 x “D” size or SUM-1 or R-20
Dimensions334mm x 334mm x 126mm
(13-1/8″ x 13-1/8″ x 4-15/16″)
Weight3.5kg (7 lbs., 11 oz.)

Yamaha DJX-IIB links

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