The Yamaha DX7 II Centennial is a limited edition digital synthesizer released in 1987 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Yamaha Corporation. It is a re-release of the original DX7 synthesizer, but with improved features such as a larger memory...
DX7S (S stands for single timbre) is one of the improved versions of DX7 featuring the increased internal patch memory, upgraded implementation of MIDI significantly improving it and enhanced the output sound fidelity. The original model featured 12-bit...
DX7 II D (D stands for dual timbres/outputs) was similar to DX7S with the addition of stereo outputs, bitimbrality and integrating a larger screen. The bitimbrality allows for using layer and split modes. Deep voices and juicy combinations could be...
DX7 II FD (FD stands for Floppy Drive). The version is equal to the DX7 II D with the addition of a floppy disk drive. The instrument offered 1MB of memory space which is identical to 40 RAM cartridges delivering thousands of voices and making fractional scaling, SysEx data available.
DX7 is considered one of the most popular synthesizers created by Yamaha. A 16-voice polyphonic synthesizer offers a 16-bit digital 6-operator FM synthesis (6 operators per voice, 32 algorithms). The instrument is monotimbral. The keyboard features 61...
The Casio FZ-20M is a synthesizer keyboard released by Casio in 1985. It features a 61-key keyboard, 8-voice polyphony, and a built-in sequencer. It also has a variety of sound effects, including reverb, chorus, and delay. The FZ-20M is capable of...
The Casio FZ-10M is a synthesizer keyboard released by Casio in 1986. It features a built-in 8-track sequencer, MIDI ports, and a variety of sound synthesis capabilities. It was one of the first synthesizers to feature a built-in sequencer and was popular among musicians in the 1980s.
The Casio FZ-1 is a synthesizer/sampler released by Casio in 1988. It was one of the first samplers to feature a built-in sequencer and was capable of producing a wide range of sounds. It was popular among hip hop and dance music producers.
D-50 is one of the most popular digital synthesizers not only ever created by Roland but ever emerged on the market. The 61-note velocity sensitive keyboard with aftertouch was released in 1987. It features 16-voice polyphony which becomes an 8 one in a...
The Roland XP-80 is a music workstation synthesizer released by Roland Corporation in 1994. The XP-80 provides 64 voices and it features a 76-note keyboard, 16-track sequencer, and a variety of sounds and effects. The XP-80 is capable of producing a wide...
