Juno-60 followed Juno-6 featuring a 61-note keyboard that same year (1982). The monotimbral instrument offers a 6-voice polyphony and one digitally controlled oscillator per voice. The oscillator generates pulse, saw and square. The main spec which...
Juno-6 is a 6-voice polyphonic synthesizer launched by Roland in 1982. The starter of the hit series which brought on the market affordable Roland synths of good quality. The synthesis is DCO based though digital control of the analog sound delivers good...
Taurus I is a synthesizer with a pedalboard. This format was taken from classic organs, where the bass line is performed with foot pedals. For quick switching, four presets are available: bass, tuba, taurus, variable (custom preset). The synthesizer is a...
Taurus II is a Moog Rogue version adapted for foot play. The synthesizer is divided into two blocks: a desktop synthesizer module with all controls and a foot pedalboard. The synthesizer was less popular than its predecessor (Taurus I) due to the less flexible settings and the lack of presets.
Released in 1982, Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer was originally devised as an instrument for solo guitarists at rehearsal and bands which didn’t have a bass player. Besides, it was meant to accompany TR-606 drum machine. More than 30 years have passed...