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 Roland Alpha Juno series, introduced in 1985, includes two analog polyphonic synthesizers: Alpha Juno 1 and 2. Produced until 1987, they were priced at US$895/ UK£575 for the Alpha JunoJ-1 and US$1,295/ UK£799 for the Alpha Juno-2. They share the...
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 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...
Jupiter-8 is an iconic performing synthesizer with an all analog signal path (VCO + VCF + VCA) created by Roland in 1981. It has 8 voices of polyphony, 2 parts of timbrality and features 2 VCOs per voice. The LFO produces triangle, square, saw and random...
Jupiter-6 was introduced in 1983. The analog instrument has a 6-voice polyphony and is bitimbral. The structure provides each voice with 2 VCOs giving 12 oscillators allowing the keyboard to split into two zones one featuring 4 voices and another 2 and...
The Elektron Digitone Keys is a sophisticated FM synthesis workstation that expands upon the capabilities of the desktop Digitone module. This instrument combines a four-part FM synth engine with Elektron's distinctive sequencing environment, now...
The Novation BassStation is a compact, lightweight analogue bass synthesizer designed to fill the gap left by Roland's scarce and expensive TB-303 Bassline. This British-made instrument combines the immediacy of hands-on control with the flexibility of...
Dave Smith and Tom Oberheim joined their concepts to create a loud name on the market. OB-6 is a fusion of familiar yet innovative details which were acclaimed by DSI and Oberheim fans. A 49-key 6-voice analog instrument made the legendary synthmakers...
Another variation of the legendary Prophet, a creatively rethought Dave’s keyboard. Modern approach to classic analog architecture, dual effects engine, polyphonic step sequencer, Poly Mod. No trouble with programming, a 6-voice instrument is amazing for...
