The Yamaha CS1x is a synthesizer/sampler released by Yamaha in 1996. It is a hybrid instrument that combines sampling and synthesis capabilities. It features a 32-voice polyphony, 32-bit digital signal processing, and a wide range of onboard effects. It...
The Yamaha CS2x is a synthesizer released by Yamaha in 1997. It is a part of the CS series of synthesizers, which includes the CS1x, CS6x, and CS6R. The CS2x is a 61-key synthesizer with a wide range of sounds and features, including an onboard...
The Korg SV-1 88 is a stage piano and vintage keyboard instrument that combines the sounds of classic vintage keyboards with modern features. It features a full-sized 88-note keyboard, a wide range of sounds, and a variety of performance controls. It...
The keyboard offers a 73-note keybed featuring premium graded-hammer action (RH3 Real Weighted Hammer Action). There are 8 tuning curves which are accessible via the Function button and include equal, grand piano stretch, electric piano stretch, electric...
The Novation UltraNova is a synthesizer and vocoder designed for use in the studio or on stage. It features a 37-key semi-weighted keyboard, eight voices of polyphony, and a wide range of effects and filters. The UltraNova also includes a vocoder,...
When it comes to mini synthesizers, we can’t help but recall Novation MiniNova which was based on UltraNova. In 2015, its compact version was updated by the author's series MoroderNova, technically replicating MiniNova, but having on board samples of...
Novation A-Station, released in 2001, in many respects is a symbiosis of Bass Station and Supernova. At first glance, the interface is very similar to "Bass", but its internal elements have a number of features sported by Supernova. Its housing is...
Virtual analog synthesizer K-Station represents a completely new rethought instrument with the module from the predecessor A-Station. It has a very intuitive interface and a 2-octave velocity sensitive keyboard. The instrument includes 8 voices of analog...
In 2003, the expanded version of K-Station was released. Updates introduced in Novation KS4 concerned the keyboard which got the octaves increased up to 4 (49 keys), some additional features and advantages. A semi-weighted keyboard acquired aftertouch,...
Novation, along with KS4, released a synthesizer with an extended keyboard - Novation KS5. Compared to its "brother", its semi-weighted keyboard included 5 octaves (61 keys), and got aftertouch. Anyway, KS5 took everything else from K-Station. The...
