Akai AX80 SynthesizerProduct Description The Akai AX80 is a pioneering hybrid analogue/digital polyphonic synthesizer released in early 1985, representing Akai's bold entry into the professional musical instrument market. Priced at approximately £1400 at...
The Akai AX73, launched in 1986, was a significant achievement in affordable analogue synthesis and introduced some unique feature not found on any other analogue synthesizers. This full-featured programmable polyphonic synthesizer stands out with its...
The Korg Mono/Poly represented in 1981-82 an innovative approach to synthesizer design, offering genuine dual-mode operation as both a monophonic and polyphonic instrument at a very competitive price point. This versatile synthesizer successfully bridged...
The Sequential Trigon-6 represents Dave Smith's final synthesizer design, serving as a fitting tribute to the legendary engineer who helped shape the synthesizer world and co-created MIDI. This polyphonic analog synthesizer embodies Sequential's...
The Dave Smith Instruments Evolver is a polyphonic analog synthesizer designed by Dave Smith and released in 2002. It features two analog oscillators, two digital oscillators, four analog filters, four envelope generators, four LFOs, and a 16-voice...
The Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver Rack represents Dave Smith's triumphant return to hardware synthesizers and stands as a benchmark for sonic ferocity. This rack-mounted powerhouse is essentially four complete Evolvers in a single rack space,...
The Dave Smith Poly Evolver Keyboard (PEK) represents the culmination of the Evolver evolution, transforming from its origins as a monophonic desktop unit into a fully-realized polyphonic keyboard synthesizer. Created by legendary synth designer Dave...
Prophet 5 is a legend that can surely be added to the list of "top 5 analog synthesizers of all time". Prophet-5 became the most popular professional synthesizer of the late 1970s - early 1980s, and largely influenced the sound of pop music of that...
The Crumar Bit One, introduced in 1984, is a six-voice programmable touch-sensitive synthesizer that represents a compelling entry in the mid-1980s affordable polyphonic synthesizer market. As a hybrid digital/analog instrument, it combines digitally...
The Crumar Spirit stands as one of the most complex and powerful analog monophonic synthesizers ever produced, yet it remains obscure due to Crumar's reputation for budget instruments. Released in 1983 and designed by legendary figures Bob Moog, Jim...
