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 Roland MKS-7 is a rack-mounted synthesizer module released by Roland in 1986. It includes the analog synthesizer with a similar architecture to the Juno-106 and the digital percussion part derived from the TR-707. Three synth sections and the drum...
The Akai VX90 is a 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1986, designed as a rack-mount version of the AX73 with an identical voice structure. This MIDI-equipped instrument combines analog sound generation with advanced digital controls and...
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 quite expensive at launch, the AX80 was positioned as a competitor...
The Yamaha RX11 is a drum machine manufactured by Yamaha from 1983 to 1985. It was the successor to the RX5, and was one of the first drum machines to feature 16-bit samples. It featured 12 sounds, including a variety of acoustic drums, cymbals, and...
The Yamaha RX15 is a classic drum machine from the early 1980s. It is a basic, but solid-feeling machine with 16 programmable drum sounds, a built-in sequencer and backlit LED display. Its sounds are classic and utilize basic analog synthesis, offering a...
