One of the first analogue modeling synthesizers built on the basis of OASYS project developments. As a result it grew into a polyphonic Z1 although it can perfectly be used as a solo synthesizer for leading parts.
The Korg Z1 is a synthesizer/sampler workstation released in 1998 by Korg. It features a 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard, a 16-track sequencer, and a powerful synthesis engine with four oscillators and two filters. It also has a built-in effects...
Drum Station released in 1996 became the first drum synth clone of the legendary drum machines TR-808 and 909. The instrument recreated the sounds with stunning realism thanks to analog modeling (kick, snare, toms, hi-hat, cymbals). In addition, it...
Unlike the pioneer of the series (Drum Station), the updated version of Drum station V2 released in 1997 got a different housing, though it also acts as a clone of classic drum machines TR-808 and 909. The instrument recreated sounds with stunning...
The Alesis Ion is a virtual analog synthesizer released by Alesis in 2003. It is a polyphonic synthesizer with two oscillators, two filters, two envelopes, two LFOs, and a modulation matrix. It also features a built-in arpeggiator, a step sequencer, and...
The Waldorf Blofeld is a synthesizer and sound module manufactured by Waldorf Music. It is a digital synthesizer with a wide range of sounds, from classic analog synthesizer sounds to modern digital sounds. It features an onboard sequencer, arpeggiator,...
The Access Virus TI Snow is a synthesizer and audio processor produced by Access Music. It is the most compact version of the Virus TI series, and features a 37-key keyboard, 16-voice polyphony, and a variety of sound manipulation tools. It is capable of...
In 2007, along with Novation XioSynth 25, an extended version XioSynth 49 was released. As the name implies, all changes concerned only the size of its keyboard which was increased up to 4 octaves. XioSynth 49 combines a keyboard, synthesizer, audio...
Sometimes the best things do come in small sizes. The compact Novation X-Station is quite about this. It combines a keyboard, synthesizer, audio interface, a multi-effects unit and a separate section with unique control. A little later XioSynth 25 was...
This year Nord announced the imminent release of a new percussion synthesizer called Nord Drum 3 (which will be released along with Nord Drum 3P). The red box comprised a few new features: the effects of reverb and delay, as well as a set of sound banks....
