Dave Smith’s 5-octave semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch features 16 voices of polyphony, dual DCOs, integrates a 2-/4-pole resonant low-pass Curtis filter, offers waveshape modulation, bi-timbral operation, built-in effects...
The Sequential Prophet XL is a polyphonic analog synthesizer created by Dave Smith Instruments. It is the first in a series of synthesizers that combine the classic sound of the Prophet-5 with modern features and technology. The Prophet XL features a...
The Korg R3 is a synthesizer and vocoder released by Korg in 2008. It is a virtual analog synthesizer that combines the features of a synthesizer, vocoder, and effects processor into one unit. It features a 37-key semi-weighted keyboard, 8-band vocoder,...
The E-mu Systems E6400 Ultra is a professional sampler/synthesizer workstation released in 1999. It is a powerful and versatile instrument that allows users to create and manipulate samples, sequences, and sounds. It features 64-voice polyphony, 32-bit...
The E-mu Systems E5000 Ultra is a professional-grade digital sampler and sound module. It was released in 1996 and was one of the first samplers to feature a 32-bit processor and 32-bit audio resolution. It was capable of sampling up to 32-bit/48kHz and...
The AKAI Z4 is a digital sampler and audio production workstation released in 2004. It is a powerful device that allows users to manipulate audio recordings, create samples, and produce music. It features a 4-in/4-out audio interface, 32-voice...
The AKAI Z8 is a digital sampler and music production workstation released by Akai in 1998. It was one of the first samplers to feature both a sampler and a sequencer, allowing users to sample, sequence, and produce their own music. The Z8 was also the...
The Behringer DeepMind 12D is a 12-voice analog synthesizer with a unique digital interface. It features multiple sound engines, an intuitive touchscreen interface, and a wealth of connectivity options. It has a powerful sound engine with up to four...
DeepMind 6 is the younger brother of DeepMind 12. The device offers a twice smaller number of polyphony voices, a one-octave smaller keyboard (smaller size and weight as well) and doesn’t have a Wi-Fi module. In other respects it replicates DeepMind 12 and is $300 cheaper.
The first commercial synthesizer by Beringer, and the first try appears to be a success. The company and its creator Uli Beringer were approaching this making step by step of hard work, and the result is impressive - a full-featured polyphonic...
