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 manufacturer intended this synthesizer to be an instrument that would operate as six Minimoogs would do at once encased into one housing, but everything turned out quite different. The synthesizer was developed without the participation of Robert...
Soon after Memorymoog was released, the "plus" version with an additional set of functions appeared: MIDI interface was, perhaps, the main introduction. The instrument featured MIDI in and out. The synthesizer comprehended MIDI basic commands: note...
The Roland RS-09 is a vintage analog string synthesizer released by Roland in 1979. It is a monophonic instrument that utilizes subtractive synthesis to create its sounds. It features two oscillators, a low-pass filter, an envelope generator, and a...
The Korg Delta is a vintage analog synthesizer released in 1979. It was designed to be a low-cost, entry-level synthesizer and featured two oscillators, a low-pass filter, and a built-in chorus effect. It was popular among amateur musicians and was used on a number of classic recordings.
Roland TR-626 became one of the very first full-digital drum machines which are based on compressed PCM samples – it also the latest unit of the famous TR series. It is an updated digital version of the classic TR-606 and TR-505. The design is very...
