The Ensoniq KS-32 Weighted Action MIDI Studio represents a sophisticated synthesizer designed primarily for pianists and keyboard players who prioritize playing experience over programming complexity. Released in 1992, this instrument distinguished...
The Waldorf Kyra is an FPGA-based virtual analogue synthesizer that offers impressive sonic capabilities in a robust, well-built package. While technologically innovative, the Kyra represents a continuation of Waldorf's synthesizer development following...
Nord Lead, the first unit of the first wave of analog modeling synthesizers, set the standard for the industry for a long time ahead. It is a multi-timbral instrument with expandable polyphony (from 4 to 12 voices), capable of emulating the sounds of the...
The Clavia Nord Lead 2 is a virtual analog synthesizer released in 1997 by Clavia Digital Musical Instruments. It is a polyphonic synthesizer that features two oscillators per voice, two multi-mode filters, two LFOs, four envelope generators, and a...
The Clavia Nord Lead 2X is a virtual analog synthesizer released by Clavia in 2008. It is the successor to the Nord Lead 2 and features a number of improvements, including a larger sound engine, more effects, and a redesigned user interface. The Nord...