The Casio HT-3000 is a 61-key, 8-voice digital synthesizer released in 1987 as part of Casio’s HT and HZ series. It is notable for its Spectrum Dynamic (SD) Synthesis, a unique form of sound generation that blends elements of subtractive synthesis with...
In 1989 Yamaha launched the V50 - a digital workstation featuring an FM synthesis core, a PCM rhythm machine and a sequencer. The 61-note keyboard supports aftertouch and is velocity sensitive. This is a 4-operator FM workstation with dual effects which...
While microKORG features fewer voices (4 vs. 8), vocoder bands (8 vs. 16), and filters (1 vs. 2) than his younger brother the microKorg XL+, it stayed about 20 years in production even surpassing the latter model. While microKORG XL+ comprises a sound...
The Yamaha S03 is a 61-key synthesizer keyboard released by Yamaha in 2002. It features an array of sounds, effects, and sequencing capabilities, as well as a built-in arpeggiator. It is often used by musicians in the studio and on stage.
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...
