The Yamaha CS1x is a synthesizer/sampler released by Yamaha in 1996. It is a hybrid instrument that combines sampling and synthesis capabilities. It features a 32-voice polyphony, 32-bit digital signal processing, and a wide range of onboard effects. It...
The Yamaha CS2x is a synthesizer released by Yamaha in 1997. It is a part of the CS series of synthesizers, which includes the CS1x, CS6x, and CS6R. The CS2x is a 61-key synthesizer with a wide range of sounds and features, including an onboard...
When it comes to mini synthesizers, we can’t help but recall Novation MiniNova which was based on UltraNova. In 2015, its compact version was updated by the author's series MoroderNova, technically replicating MiniNova, but having on board samples of...
Novation Impulse 25, released in 2012, is different from its "brothers” in its simplistic appearance (reduced keyboard and the number of faders). It is a USB-powered MIDI controller, which can be fully integrated with any workstation (DAW) thanks to the...
Novation has a wide selection of controllers, ranging from a tiny, simple Nocturn, and ending with the flagship Remote SL. The new Impulse line consists of 3 instruments, which includes Novation Impulse 49. It is suitable for both studio and live...
In 2012 Novation Impulse 61 along with Impulse 25 and 49 appeared on the shelves. It differs from the rest owing to a wider keypad (61 keys). However, other specification remained the same. It is a USB powered MIDI controller, which can be fully...
Virtual analog synthesizer K-Station represents a completely new rethought instrument with the module from the predecessor A-Station. It has a very intuitive interface and a 2-octave velocity sensitive keyboard. The instrument includes 8 voices of analog...
In 2003, the expanded version of K-Station was released. Updates introduced in Novation KS4 concerned the keyboard which got the octaves increased up to 4 (49 keys), some additional features and advantages. A semi-weighted keyboard acquired aftertouch,...
Novation, along with KS4, released a synthesizer with an extended keyboard - Novation KS5. Compared to its "brother", its semi-weighted keyboard included 5 octaves (61 keys), and got aftertouch. Anyway, KS5 took everything else from K-Station. The...
For the fans of Novation KS series, for those who prefer rackmount sound modules, the manufacturer devised KS Rack. The rack version includes the same features as the rest of the KS line does. KS Rack includes 8 voices of analog modeling sounds with FM,...
