Category: Synthesizer

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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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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 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/

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Desktop Virtual Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer Virtual Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

Access Virus A

Classic desktop VA synthesizer

Access Virus A audio demos

Access Virus A photos

Access Virus A manuals

English

OS2virus_manual_eDownload
Virus Addendum 2.5.2eDownload

German

OS2virus_manual_dDownload
Virus Addendum 2.5.2dDownload

Access Virus A specs

Year of release1997
Polyphony12 voices
Sound generation methodVirtual Analog
Keyboardn/a
Waveform memory
Preset memories
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatoryes
Effectsyes
Velocityyes
Display
Aftertouch
Displayyes
Options
Power consumption12V 1A power adapter
Dimensions
Weight

Access Virus A links

https://www.virus.info

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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg 01/W FD

Digital Synthesizer Workstation

Korg 01/W FD audio demos

Combi

Program

Korg 01/W FD photos

Korg 01/W FD manuals

01W FD Owner’s ManualDownload
01W FD Quick GuideDownload
01W FD Voice Name ListDownload
01WFD_01W_Manual_SetDownload

Korg 01/W FD specs

Year of release1991
Polyphony32 voices (single mode), 16 voices (double mode)
Sound generation methodAI² synthesis system (fully digital processing)
Keyboard61 notes, with initial and aftertouch sensitivity
Waveform memoryPCM 48 Mbits
Preset memories200 Program and 200 Combinations
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiescards
SequencerYes, 10 songs, 100 patterns, 48,000 notes, 16 tracks, 16 timbres (dynamic voice allocation)
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsyes
Velocityyes
DisplayLCD 64 x 240 dots, full dot matrix, with backlight
Aftertouchyes
Displayyes
OptionsRAM card (SRC-512), ROM card, PCM card
Power consumption20 W
Dimensions1059.5 (W) x 344 (D) x 115.5 (H)
Weight01/W FD ….. 13.9 kg
01/W ….. 13.4 kg

Korg 01/W FD links

https://www.korg.com

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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Rack Sampler Sampler Synthesizer

Kurzweil K2500RS

Rackmount digital synthesizer / sampler

The rack version of the classic Kurzweil K2500 digital synthesizer / sampler

Kurzweil K2500RS audio demos

Kurzweil K2500RS photos

Kurzweil K2500RS manuals

K25 Performance GuideDownload
K25 Reference GuideDownload

Kurzweil K2500RS specs

Year of release: 1996
Polyphony:48 voices
Sound generation method: PCM
ROM8 Megabytes of 16-bit sample ROM, including acoustic instrumental sounds, waveforms,
and noise
Preset memories199 factory preset programs, and 100 factory preset setups
Display240 x 64-pixel backlit fluorescent graphic display with adjustable contrast (backlit blue)
MIDI:in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities:Diskette, Hard Disk, CD-ROM
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsyes
Velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
AccessoriesSampler board, disks, SIMMS, output board
Dimensions16.9 in.* 43 cm. width
13.9 in. 35.4 cm. depth
5.1 in. 13 cm. height
Weight24.65 lb. 11.2 kg.

Kurzweil K2500RS links

https://kurzweil.com

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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland JV-1080

64 Voice Synthesizer Module

This is the famous JV-1080, a module that became the standard module in studios worldwide when it came out. Still a super-classic unit.

Roland JV-1080 audio demos

Here’s an audio demo from a reader:

Roland JV-1080 photos

  • picture of the video owners manual (
    image source: eBay#
    7306283312)

Roland JV-1080 manual

JV-1080_OMDownload

Roland JV-1080 specs

Year of release: 1994
Polyphony:64 voices
Sound generation method: PCM
Preset memories 5×128 User, 3×32 Performance, 5×2 Rhythm Set
Display40 characters, 2 lines LCD (backlit blue)
MIDI:in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities:DATA Card (PN-JV80 series, M-256E/512E)
PCM Card (SO-PCM 1 series)
Expansion Board (SR-JV80 series)
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
EffectsEFX: 40 types
Chorus: 1 type
Reverb: 1 type
Velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
AccessoriesOwner’s Manual
AC cord
Dimensions482(W) x 281(D) x 88(H) mm
18-15/16″ (W) x 11-1/16″ (D) x 3-1/2″ (H) inches
(EIA -2U rack mount type)
Weight5.0kg / 11 lbs 1 oz

Roland JV-1080 links

https://www.roland.com

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Synthesizer Virtual Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

ASM Hydrasynth

Virtual Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer with multi-synthesis, polyphonic aftertouch

Wonderful, expressive synths with many types of effects, synthesis, hands-on controls, touch ribbon, and polyphonic aftertouch four-octave keyboard.

ASM Hydrasynth audio demos

ASM Hydrasynth photos

ASM Hydrasynth manual

ASM Hydrasynth – Owner’s ManualDownload

ASM Hydrasynth specs

Year of release:2019
Sound generation method:Virtual Analog
Keyboard49 keys
PatchesFive banks of 128 patches each
Combinations384
Polyphony:8 voice
Responds to velocity:yes
Aftertouchpoly aftertouch
MIDI:in, out, thru
ConnectionsAudio, CV, Gate
Arpeggiatoryes
Sequencer:no
Effects:yes
Controls:rotary knobs, buttons, wheels, ribbon
Optionspedals, footswitches
Dimensions:80 x 35 x 10.3 cm
(31.5 x 13.78 x 4.05 inches)
Weight:10kg (22.05 lbs)

ASM Hydrasynth links

www.ashunsoundmachines.com

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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg microX

Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer

Excellent, compact portable digital synth with beautiful Triton based sounds

Korg microX audio demos

Demo Songs

Programs

Bank A

Bank B

Bank C

Bank D

Bank E

Bank GM

Combinations

Bank A

Bank B

Bank C

Korg microX photos

Korg microX manuals

microX EasyStartDownload
microX Operation GuideDownload
microX Ext Control ListDownload

Korg microX specs

Year of release:2007
Sound generation method:64MB PCM (Hi – Hyper Integrated) Synthesis System
Keyboard25 keys
Programs640
Combinations384
Polyphony:62 (single mode), 31 (double mode)
Responds to velocity:yes
Aftertouchtransmits
MIDI:in, out
AccessoriesAC adapter, Operation guide, CD-ROM (microX Editor/Plug-In Editor, KORG USB-MIDI driver, Parameter guide, External Control Template)
Arpeggiatoryes, double polyphonic
Sequencer:no
Effects:yes
Controls:rotary knobs
Optionspedals, footswitches
Dimensions:606 × 226 × 80 (mm)
Weight:2.4 kg

Korg microX links

www.korg.com