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...
The Ensoniq SQ-1 Plus is a compact MIDI sequencer designed for use with synthesizers, drum machines, and other MIDI-equipped instruments. It features eight tracks, up to 32,000 notes of memory, and a variety of editing functions. The SQ-1 Plus also has a...
"Do it yourself" kit called CRAFTsynth is something completely new in the development of Modal Electronics, which up to now has been producing sleek pricy synthesizers. This one costs only $100, but it has unprecedented functions for such a humble price....
Numa Stage made by Studiologic was released in 2014. It combines an 88-note weighted stage keyboard, which may seem like a massive instrument, but fortunately it weighs only 13 kg. The overall control and general management is pretty convincing. Numa...
The Access Virus TI represents a groundbreaking evolution in synthesizer design, bridging the divide between hardware and software instruments through what Access calls "Total Integration" (hence the TI designation). Released in October 2005 after...