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Roland JD-Xi

Interactive Analog/ Digital Crossover Synthesizer

Roland JD-Xi audio demos

Roland JD-Xi photos

Roland JD-Xi manuals

Roland JD-Xi patches

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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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

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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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

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

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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Sequential Prophet X

Hybrid Synthesizer

Hybrid synthesizer (oscillators + samples)

Sequential Prophet X audio demos

Sequential Prophet X photos

Sequential Prophet X manual

Sequential Prophet X specs

Year of release2018
Sound generation methoddigital/analog hybrid
Polyphony8-voice stereo/16-voice mono
Number of programs512 Factory Programs (4 banks of 128) and 512 fully editable User Programs with 2 layers (2 separate sounds) in each Program
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
DisplayThree displays
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Sound expansion capabilities150GB library of sampled instruments + 50GB available for user samples in an internal SSD
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatoryes
Effectsyes
Controlsknobs, buttons, wheels, sliders
Other connectionsUSB, CV/pedal
Power consumption25 watts maximum
Dimensions38.44″ L x 13.53″ W x 4.13″ H (97.6 cm L x 34.3 cm W x 10.9 cm H)
Weight24 lbs

Sequential Prophet X links

www.sequential.com

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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

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

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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano

Digital synthesizer

Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano audio demos

Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano manual

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
Aftertouchyes
MIDI:in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities:yes – PCMCIA cards
Sequencer:n/a
Effects:yes
Controls:rotary knobs
Dimensions:
Weight:

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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Ensoniq TS-12

Performance/Composition Synthesizer

Ensoniq TS-12 audio demos

Ensoniq TS-12 specs

Year of release1993
Polyphony32-voice
Presets300 Program, 300 Performance
Responds to velocityYes
Responds to aftertouchYes
Keyboard76-keys (E-G) weighted action
Sound expansion capabilitiesSIMMS
EffectsYes
SequencerYes, 24-track
Disk driveYes, floppy
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
DisplayYes, 80 (2×40) character vacuum-fluorescent
Dimensions50 1/2″ (128.3 cm) (W) x 5″ (12.7 cm) (H) x 15 5/8″ (39.7 cm) (D)
Weight55 lbs (24.9 kgs) unboxed; 69.2 lbs (31.2 kgs) boxed

Ensoniq TS-12 manual

Ensoniq TS-12 photos

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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 release1985
Polyphony8-note
Sound generation methodFrequency Modulation (FM)
Preset memories 24 RAM, 192 ROM
Keyboard49 mini keys
MIDIyes
Sound expansion capabilities no
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsno
PowerC-size batteries x 6, power adapter
AccessoriesFC4/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)

Yamaha DX100 manuals

Yamaha DX100 patches

Yamaha DX100 links

www.yamaha.com

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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Yamaha DX11

FM Synthesizer

FM synth with built-in effects

Yamaha DX11 audio demos

Factory presets:

Bank A

Bank B

Bank C

Bank D

Factory performances:

Yamaha DX11 photos

Yamaha DX11 specs

Year of release 1988
Polyphony 8-note
Sound generation methodFrequency Modulation (FM)
Keyboard61 keys
Preset memories 128 preset and 32 user
MIDI In, Out, Thru
Sound expansion capabilities No
Sequencer No
DisplayYes, backlit 16×2 LCD
Arpeggiator No
Effects Pan, Chord, Delay
VelocityYes
AftertouchYes
Dimensions901mm x 298mm x 63mm (35 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 2 1/2)
Weight7.0 kg (15 lbs 6 ozs)

Yamaha DX11 manual

Yamaha DX11 patches

Yamaha DX11 links

www.yamaha.com

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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg DS-8

Digital Synthesizer

Digital FM synthesizer with Digital Delay Line effects

Korg DS-8 audio demos

Korg DS-8 specs

Year of release1987
Polyphony 8-voice
Presets100 programs, plus combi, split, multi
Rhythmsno
Keyboard61 keys
Responds to velocityyes
Responds to aftertouchyes
Sound generation methodFM
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesyes, via cards
EffectsDDL
Controlssliders
Outputsstereo
Displayyes, backlit blue
Dimensions1024mm x 94mm x 317mm
(40.3″ x 3.7″ x 12.5″)
Weight10 kg (21 lbs 16 oz.)

Korg DS-8 manual

Korg DS-8 patches in sysex

Korg DS-8 photos

Korg DS-8 links

www.korg.com