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Category: Keyboard Synthesizers

Ferris Bueller’s Synthesizer – The E-Mu Emulator II

In his latest video, Alex Ball takes an in-depth look at the E-Mu Emulator II – famously used by Matthew Broderick as the lead in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.… Read More Ferris Bueller’s Synthesizer – The E-Mu Emulator II

January 13, 202322 Comments

Sequential Trigon-6 vs Minimoog Head-to-head Comparison

While this isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison, it addresses a common question that many potential buyers have.… Read More Sequential Trigon-6 vs Minimoog Head-to-head Comparison

January 11, 2023January 11, 202314 Comments

New Sound Library For 5th Anniversary Of The Korg Prologue

It’s the most comprehensive sound library for the Prologue since the synth’s introduction in 2018.… Read More New Sound Library For 5th Anniversary Of The Korg Prologue

January 10, 20236 Comments

The Kurzweil K2000 Synthesizer – An Underrated Classic?

While it has humble specs by today’s standards, the Kurzweil K2000 was a top-of-the-line instrument in its day, still sounds great and features the deep V.A.S.T. synth engine.… Read More The Kurzweil K2000 Synthesizer – An Underrated Classic?

January 9, 2023January 9, 202324 Comments

Roland Creates Futuristic Drone Piano To Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary

At CES 2023, Roland is showcasing its 50th Anniversary Concept Model Piano – a futuristic piano design that features flying drone speakers.… Read More Roland Creates Futuristic Drone Piano To Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary

January 6, 2023January 6, 202331 Comments

Expressive E Announces First Osmose Shipments & Pre-Orders Open

Expressive E has announced that it’s now shipping initial units of its flagship Osmose expressive synthesizer, and that it has re-opened pre-orders.… Read More Expressive E Announces First Osmose Shipments & Pre-Orders Open

January 5, 202318 Comments

Tom Oberheim’s First Synths – The SEM & The Two Voice

Here’s an in-depth look at Tom Oberheim’s first synths, the Synthesizer Expander Module (SEM) from 1974 and the Oberheim Two Voice from 1975.… Read More Tom Oberheim’s First Synths – The SEM & The Two Voice

January 5, 2023January 5, 20235 Comments

A Brief Story of The Sequential Prophet-5

Here’s a look at the creation of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, covering how it brought together advances in analog voice chips, computer control and keyboard scanning.… Read More A Brief Story of The Sequential Prophet-5

January 1, 2023January 2, 20232 Comments

Blade Runner End Titles On A Korg Wavestate Synthesizer

Here’s a short synth jam that showcases some of the power of the Korg Wavestate, a live performance of the ‘Blade Runner End Titles’, from the score by Vangelis.… Read More Blade Runner End Titles On A Korg Wavestate Synthesizer

January 1, 2023January 2, 202313 Comments

Sequential Circuits Trigon-6 Synthesizer Audio Demos

“For studios looking for a fresh take on a Moog-like sound, it’ll easily meet and exceed their needs…”… Read More Sequential Circuits Trigon-6 Synthesizer Audio Demos

December 28, 2022December 29, 202222 Comments

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