The Roland R-5 Human Rhythm Composer is a PCM-based drum machine and sound module released in 1989 by Roland Corporation. When itwas released, It was a powerful and versatile device that allowed users to create and edit drum patterns and sequences. The...
The Kawai K1R is a digital synthesizer released by Kawai in 1988. It was one of the first digital synthesizers to feature sample-based synthesis, allowing users to create realistic-sounding instruments and sound effects. The K1R featured a built-in...
The Yamaha TX81Z is a classic FM synthesizer released by Yamaha in 1987. It is a 4-operator FM synthesizer with 8-note polyphony and 32 algorithms. It was one of the first synthesizers to feature a built-in digital effects processor and was used on many classic tracks from the 1980s and 1990s.
Roland SC-55 (Sound Canvas) is a GS standard sound module, released in 1991. The SC-55 was the first module to support the new GM standard and its GS extension developed by Roland. The device has a 24-voice polyphony and 16-part multitimbrality, supports...