The Ensoniq MR Rack is a rack-mountable version of the Ensoniq MR synthesizer. It was released in 1994 and featured the same sound engine as the original MR, but with a few additional features. It had 16-voice polyphony, 32-note multitimbrality, and a...
The Novation Supernova is a groundbreaking virtual analogue polyphonic synthesizer released in 1998 by British company Novation. This ambitious 3U rackmount module employs Novation's proprietary Analogue Sound Modelling (ASM) technology to digitally...
The Yamaha FS1R represents a groundbreaking evolution in FM synthesis technology, marking Yamaha's triumphant return to frequency modulation after years of focusing on sample-based synthesis. Released in the late 1990s, this innovative sound module...
The E-mu Systems Virtuoso 2000 is a dedicated 128-voice virtual orchestra module released in 2000, designed specifically for MIDI-based orchestration. Built on the same internal architecture as the Proteus 2000, the Virtuoso 2000 distinguishes itself...
The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave is a premium wavetable synthesizer that could serve for some as a spiritual successor to the legendary PPG Wave 2. Founded by Bob Coover (known for his work with Dave Smith on synthesizers like the Prophet-12 and OB-6),...