SynthManiaPhaser pedal
Electro-Harmonix Stereo PolyPhase audio demos
Electro-Harmonix Stereo PolyPhase photos
Electro-Harmonix Stereo PolyPhase manual
Electro-Harmonix Stereo PolyPhase specs
| Year of release | 2007 |
| Built-in Effects | Phaser (various modes) |
| Display | No |
| Number of programs | N/A |
| Controls | knobs, switches |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 3.2 x 6.2 inches |
| Weight | 1.2 pounds |
Electro-Harmonix Stereo PolyPhase links
Auto-Wah / Filter effect pedal
Excellent sounding auto-wah / filter / vocalizer effect pedal from BOSS.
BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah audio demos (guitar: Epiphone SG)
BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah photos
BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah manual
BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah specs
| Year of release | 2000 |
| Controls | knobs |
| Usage | Guitar and/or Bass |
| Modes | Five modes—UP, DOWN, SHARP, HUMANIZER, and TEMPO |
| Battery life | Carbon: 2 hours Alkaline: 10 hours |
| Power supply | DC 9 V; Dry battery 6F22 (9 V) type (carbon)/Dry battery 6LR61 (9 V) type (alkaline) AC Adaptor (PSA-series: optional) |
| Accessories | Owner’s Manual, Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”), Dry battery/9 V type (6F22) |
| Options | AC Adaptor (PSA-series) Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500H, FV-500L, BOSS EV-30 Footswitch (momentary-type): BOSS FS-5U, FS-7 |
| Dimensions | 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches |
| Weight | 420 g /15 oz (including Battery) |
BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah links
20K Bandwidth Simultaneous Digital Effects Processor
Classic, programmable multi-effects processor from the late 1980s
Alesis QuadraVerb audio demos
Alesis QuadraVerb photos
Alesis QuadraVerb manual
Alesis QuadraVerb factory sysex
Alesis QuadraVerb specs
| Year of release | 1988 |
| Frequency response | 16Hz to 20KHz |
| Effects | Up to 4 simultaneous effects |
| Sound generation method | digital |
| MIDI | in, thru/out |
| Number of programs | 100 |
| Effects | Reverb, Delay, Pitch Shift, Chorus, Flanger, Detune, Phase Shifter, Digital EQ |
| Controls | buttons |
| Outputs | stereo input & output 1/4″ pairs |
| Display | LCD backlit orange |
Alesis QuadraVerb links
Analog Accompaniment Keyboard
Vintage, classic analog accompaniment keyboard from the early 1980s that features voices, drums, Casio auto-accompaniments, and the unusual ability to read bar code charts to play back songs and arrangements.
Casio Casiotone 701 audio demos
Casio Casiotone 701 photos
Casio Casiotone 701 manuals
Casio Casiotone 701 Bar Codes
Casio Casiotone 701 specs
| Year of release | 1981 |
| Sound generation method | analog |
| Number of keys | 61 keys (5 octaves) |
| Polyphony | 8-note |
| Preset Sounds | 20 (Pipe Organ, Briliant Organ, Diapason, Wood Wind, Tibia, Full Tibias, Flute, Piccolo, Jazz Organ 1, Jazz Organ 2, Piano, Electric Piano, Vibraphone, Marimba, Celesta, Chime, Oboe, Bassoon, Funky and Wah Brass) |
| Sound Effects | Sustain, Vibrato (4 types) and 2 types of Electronic Sound Effects |
| Built-in rhythms | 16 (Rock, Rock’n’Roll, Disco, Slow Rock, Swing 1, Swing 2, Bossa Nova, Samba, March, Boogie, Waltz, Jazz Waltz, Rhumba, Beguine, Tango and Mambo, with Start/Stop, Synchro Start, Tempo Control, Balance Control, Tempo Indicator and 10 kind of “FILL-INs” |
| Auto-accompaniment | Casio Chord switch (fingered/on), Accompaniment variation selectors (bass & chord), Accompaniment volume |
| Responds to velocity | no |
| Aftertouch | no |
| Display | yes |
| MIDI | no |
| Sound expansion capabilities | no |
| Sequencer | no |
| Arpeggiator | yes |
| Memory Play Functions | Manual and MS memories (storing methods) Note storage capacity: Max 345 steps Chord storage capacity: Max 201 steps |
| Controls | buttons, sliders |
| Accessories | AC power cord, score holder, MS-1, Lesson Booklet, 3 AA size manganese dry batteries (loaded at the factory), polish cloth and dust cover. |
| Built-in speaker | 10 cm (4″) dia. x 1 |
| Outputs | Output impedance: 5.0kOhm Output voltage: High/2.1 V max; Low/0.2V max |
| Power consumption | 29 W |
| Dimensions | 127.5mm H x 958mm W x 341.5mm D (5″H x 37-3/4″W x 13-7/16″ D) including projections |
| Weight | 12.5 kgs (27.6 lbs) |
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 specs
| Year of release: | 2019 |
| Sound generation method: | Virtual Analog |
| Keyboard | 49 keys |
| Patches | Five banks of 128 patches each |
| Combinations | 384 |
| Polyphony: | 8 voice |
| Responds to velocity: | yes |
| Aftertouch | poly aftertouch |
| MIDI: | in, out, thru |
| Connections | Audio, CV, Gate |
| Arpeggiator | yes |
| Sequencer: | no |
| Effects: | yes |
| Controls: | rotary knobs, buttons, wheels, ribbon |
| Options | pedals, 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
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 |
| Keyboard | 25 keys |
| Programs | 640 |
| Combinations | 384 |
| Polyphony: | 62 (single mode), 31 (double mode) |
| Responds to velocity: | yes |
| Aftertouch | transmits |
| MIDI: | in, out |
| Accessories | AC adapter, Operation guide, CD-ROM (microX Editor/Plug-In Editor, KORG USB-MIDI driver, Parameter guide, External Control Template) |
| Arpeggiator | yes, double polyphonic |
| Sequencer: | no |
| Effects: | yes |
| Controls: | rotary knobs |
| Options | pedals, footswitches |
| Dimensions: | 606 × 226 × 80 (mm) |
| Weight: | 2.4 kg |
Korg microX links
Analog Monophonic Synthesizer
Classic analog “budget” synth from the early 1980s. Powerful bass, leads, FX, and unmistakable Moog sound
Moog Rogue audio demos (a Moog Memorymoog was used for the polyphonic input mode)
Moog Rogue photos
Moog Rogue manuals
Moog Rogue specs
| Year of release | 1981 |
| Sound generation method | analog |
| Number of keys | 32 (F to C low-note priority) |
| Polyphony | Monophonic |
| Responds to velocity | no |
| Aftertouch | no |
| Display | no |
| MIDI | no |
| Sound expansion capabilities | no |
| Sequencer | no |
| Arpeggiator | no |
| Oscillators | Two |
| Controls | Knobs, switches |
| Speakers | no |
| Effects | Portamento, Sample & Hold |
| Power | 24V AC External Power Supply |
| Dimensions | 21″ wide, 12-1/4″ deep, 5-1/4″ high (53.3cm wide, 31.1cm deep, 15.3cm high) |
| Weight | 16.5 pounds (7.5Kg) |
Moog Rogue links
Digital Accompaniment Keyboard
Casio MT-100 demo
Casio MT-100 photos
Casio MT-100 manual
Casio MT-100 specs
| Year of release | 1985 |
| Sound generation method | digital |
| Number of keys | 49 mini-keys |
| Polyphony | |
| Sounds | 20 (organ, flute, trumpet, oboe, violin, piano, harpsichord, celesta, mandolin, funny, pipe organ, clarinet, horn, accordion, cello, elec. piano, vibrabphone, harp, elec. guitar, cosmic tone) |
| Rhythms | 12 (rock, pops, disco, 16 beat, swing, latin swing, bossa nova, samba, beguine, tango, waltz, slow rock) |
| Auto-accompaniment | Casio Chord switch (fingered/on), Accompaniment variation selectors (bass & chord), Accompaniment volume |
| Responds to velocity | no |
| Aftertouch | no |
| Display | no |
| MIDI | no |
| Sound expansion capabilities | no |
| Sequencer | no |
| Arpeggiator | yes |
| Effects | Vibrato, Delayed vibrato, Sustain, Reverb, Graphic equalizer (350Hz, 500Hz, 1KHz, 4KHz, and 10KHz) |
| Controls | buttons, sliders |
| Accessories | Five D-size manganese dry batteries |
| Speakers | 8.0 cm dia. x 1 (output 1 W) |
| Outputs | Output impedance = 6 K ohms, Output voltage = 2 V (RMS) |
| Power | 3-way AC/DC power source; – Home AC outlet: 100, 117, 220 or 240 V (plus minus 10 V), 50/60Hz, with optional AC adaptor AD-1 – DC: Batteries: Five D-size manganese dry batteries. Battery life = Approx. 18 hours. – Car battery: with car battery adaptor CA-1 |
| Power consumption | 3 W |
| Dimensions | 62(H) x 633(W) x 188mm (D) |
| Weight | 2.6 Kg. (including batteries) |
Casio MT-100 links
https://www.casio.com/products/electronic-musical-instruments
Digital accompaniment keyboard
Yamaha PSS-170 audio demo
Yamaha PSS-170 photos
Yamaha PSS-170 manual
Yamaha PSS-170 specs
| Year of release | 1986 |
| Sound generation method | digital |
| Number of keys | 44 mini-keys (F1 to C5) |
| Polyphony | Four voice |
| Sounds | 100 sounds (00-99) |
| Rhythms | 8 Beat, 16 Beat, Country, Samba, Bossa Nova, Disco, March, Swing, 12 Beat, Waltz |
| Auto-accompaniment | Single Finger, Auto Bass Chord, Auto Chord, Auto Bass, Off |
| Responds to velocity | no |
| Aftertouch | no |
| Display | no |
| MIDI | no |
| Sound expansion capabilities | no |
| Sequencer | no |
| Arpeggiator | no |
| Effects | Portamento, Vibrato, Sustain |
| Controls | buttons, sliders |
| Accessories | |
| Speakers | 8.0cm (3-1/8″) |
| Outputs | Headphones/Aux Out, DC 9V-12V In |
| Power | DC 9V (Six SUM-2, “C” size, R-14 or equivalent batteries), AC Power Adaptor (PA-1/PA-1B/PA-4) or Car Battery Adaptor (CA-1) |
| Power consumption | |
| Dimensions | 629mm x 192mm x 56mm (24-3/4″ x 7-1/2″ x 2-1/4″) |
| Weight | 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs.) excluding batteries |
Yamaha PSS-170 links
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/keyboards/index.html
Accompaniment keyboard
Casio MT-18 audio demo
Casio MT-18 photos
Casio MT-18 manual
Casio MT-18 specs
| Year of release | 1985 |
| Sound generation method | digital |
| Number of keys | 32 mini-keys |
| Polyphony | mono |
| Sounds | 8 sounds (piano, harpsichord, organ, violin, flute, clarinet, trumpet, celesta) |
| Rhythms | 12 rhythms (rock, disco, 16 beat, swing II, swing IV, samba, bossa nova, beguine, tango, march, slow rock, waltz |
| Auto-accompaniment | 4 chords (Maj, min, 7th, min 7th) |
| Memory play | – ROM Pack memory function – Auto Play – Melody guide I, II, Cancel guide – One Key Play |
| Responds to velocity | no |
| Aftertouch | no |
| Display | no |
| MIDI | no |
| Sound expansion capabilities | ROM packs |
| Sequencer | no |
| Arpeggiator | no |
| Effects | no |
| Controls | buttons, sliders |
| Accessories | 5 AA size manganese dry batteries (SUM-3), ROM pack |
| Speaker | 8.0 cm (2 1/2″) dia. x 1 (output = 1.1 W) |
| Output jack | Output impedance = 50 ohms Output voltage = 1.6 V (RMS) max. |
| Power | 3-Way AC/DC power source: AC: 100, 117, 220 or 240 V (plus minus 10V), 50/60 Hz, with optional AC adapter AD-1. DC: 5 AA size manganese dry batteries |
| Power consumption | 1.4 W |
| Dimensions | 43 (H) x 515 (W) x 173 (D) mm (1 3/4″ (H) x 21″ (W) x 7″ (D)) |
| Weight | 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) including batteries |
Casio MT-18 links
https://www.casio.com/products/electronic-musical-instruments