The Korg Z1 is the world's first multi-model, multitimbral physical modelling synth, combining great strengths with some weaknesses. It features: 12-voice polyphony (expandable to 18)6-part multitimbralhigh quality semi-weighted 61-note keyboard with...
Matrix 1000 is a synthesizer module built on the basis of Matrix 6 (6R) architecture. Unlike the “6" models it doesn’t have external controls for tuning the sound; instead, there is a selection of 1000 preset patches, including 195 keys, 118 string, 130...
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...
The successor of Matrix series, however, has a feature that strongly distinguishes Matrix-6 from its predecessors: the synthesizer's voices use digitally controlled oscillators (DCO). To build the voices Oberhiem used a specialized chip CEM3396 which...
The Korg Poly-61 is a classic analog synthesizer released by Korg in 1982. It has two oscillators, a low-pass filter, and two envelope generators. It is known for its warm, thick sound and is still popular today among synth enthusiasts.