Category: Synthesizer

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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

Prophet-X-Users-Guide-1.2Download
Prophet-X-Factory-Presets-List-2.0Download

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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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland XV-5080

Rack synthesizer module

Roland XV-5080 audio demos

Roland XV-5080 demo songs

Roland XV-5080 PR-A

Roland XV-5080 PR-B

Roland XV-5080 PR-C

Roland XV-5080 PR-D

Roland XV-5080 PR-E

Roland XV-5080 PR-F

Roland XV-5080 PR-G

Roland XV-5080 User

Roland XV-5080 Rhythm

Roland XV-5080 photos

Roland XV-5080 manuals

XV-5080_QA_PADownload
XV-5080_QSDownload
XV-5080_turbo_startDownload
XV5080CompDownload
XV5080PfDownload
XV-5080_OMDownload
XV5080PtDownload

Roland XV-5080 specs

Year of release2000
Sound generation methodPCM
Polyphony128-voice
Number of programsPatch: 896 (128 x 7 banks) + GM Level 2 Patch: 256
Performance: 64 (32 x 2 banks)
Rhythm Sets: 14 (2 x 7 banks) + GMLevel 2 Rhythm Set: 9
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
Display320 x 80 dot Graphic LCD (green Backlit )
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesWave Expansion Board (SRX series, SR-JV80 series), SIMMS
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsyes
Controlsknobs, buttons
Other connectionsSync In, Sync Out; Audio In; USB
Power consumption25 W
Dimensions482 (W) x 281 (D) x 88 (H) mm
19 (W) x 11-1/16 (D) x 3-1/2 (H) inches
(EIA-2U rack mount type)
Weight4.9 kg / 10lbs 13oz

Roland XV-5080 links

www.roland.com

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Analog Monophonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

KORG monologue

Analog monophonic synthesizer

Korg monologue audio demos

Korg monologue photos

Korg monologue manuals

Korg Monologue Quick Start GuideDownload
Korg Monologue Owner’s ManualDownload

Korg monologue specs

Year of release2016
Keyboard25 keys (slim keyboard)
Sound generation methodAnalog
Polyphonymonophonic
Number of programs80 ROM + 20 RAM
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchno
DisplayYes, OLED
MIDIIn, Out
Sound expansion capabilitiesno
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatorno
EffectsOverdrive
Controlsknobs, buttons
Other connectionsSync In, Sync Out; Audio In; USB
Power consumption2.5 W
Dimensions350 x 276 x 76 mm
13.78 x 10.87 x 2.99 inches
Weight1.7 kg/3.78 lbs. (excluding batteries)

Korg monologue links

www.korg.com

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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Yamaha EX5R

Rack Synthesizer Workstation

The rack version of the Yamaha EX5. Classic Yamaha unit featuring several synthesis methods.

Yamaha EX5R audio demos

Factory Demo Songs

Internal 1

Internal 2

Preset 1

Preset 2

Performance

Yamaha EX5R photos

Yamaha EX5R manuals

EX5-5R Data ListDownload
EX5-5R-7 Owner’s ManualDownload
EX5-5R-7 Additional Performance Setup TipsDownload

Yamaha EX5R specs

Year of release1998
Format3U rack
Sound generation methodAWM2, VL, AN, FDSP; Sampling (44.1kHz)
Polyphony128
Number of programs512 (256 Presets, 256Internals[Users]) *Up to 4 elements for each Normal voice / up to 128 elements for Drum voice
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
Display64 x 240 (Backlit) with Contrast knob
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiessampling, SIMMS, floppy, disk
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatoryes
Effectsyes
Controlsknobs, buttons
Power consumption32 watts 30 watts
Dimensions480(W) x 397(D) x 138(H) (18 7/8″ x 15 2/3″ x 5 5/12″)
Weight9.8 kg (21 5/8 lbs.)

Yamaha EX5R links

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

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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_EDownload
WS_SRPlayersGuide_EDownload
WS_SRReferenceGuide_EDownload

Korg Wavestation SR factory RAM patches in sysex

FACTORYDownload

Korg Wavestation SR specs

Year of release1992
FormatRack
Sound generation methodVector / wavesequences
Polyphony32
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesyes, cards
Sequencern/a
Arpeggiatorn/a
Effectsyes
Controlsbuttons
Power consumption17 W
Dimensions435 (w) x 45 (h) x 262 (d) mm
Weight3.6 kg

Korg Wavestation SR links

www.korg.com

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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-02-01CDownload
SE-02_MIDI_Imple_Chart_eng01_WDownload
se02editor-user-manual-v1.4Download
Roland SE-02 patch listDownload
SE-02 FAQDownload
SE-02_eng02_WDownload
SE-02_l_Add_Func_v110_eng01_WDownload

Roland SE-02 photos

Roland SE-02 specs

Year of release2017
FormatDesktop / module
Sound generation methodAnalog
PolyphonyMonophonic
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
MIDIin, out
Sound expansion capabilitiesno
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatorn/a
EffectsDelay
Controlsrotary knobs
Current draw2A
Dimensions300 (W) x 128 (D) x 45 (H) mm | 11 13/16 (W) x 5 1/16 (D) x 1 3/4 (H) inches
Weight950 g | 2 lbs 2 oz

Roland SE-02 links

www.roland.com

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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

mininovauserguideenDownload

Novation MiniNova photos

Novation MiniNova specs

Year of release2012
Keyboard37 mini-keys
Sound generation methodVirtual Analog, wavetables
Polyphony18-voice
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
MIDIin, out
Sound expansion capabilitiesno
Sequencern/a
Arpeggiatoryes
Effectsyes
Controlsrotary knobs
PowerUSB bus powered
9V DC power supply included
Maximum power consumption 9V DC 300mA
DimensionsUnboxed: 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
Weight5.55 lb / 2.52 kg

Novation MiniNova links

novationmusic.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

microSTATION_ESG_EFGS1Download
microSTATION_OG_E2Download
microSTATION_VNL_EFGSJ2Download

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 reference manualDownload

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

TS12_manualDownload

Ensoniq TS-12 photos