The Ensoniq VFX is a synthesizer and digital sampling workstation released by Ensoniq in 1985. It was the first synthesizer to feature a built-in hard disk drive for storing samples and sequences. It was also the first synthesizer to feature a built-in...
The AKAI VX600 is a vintage analog synthesizer released in 1985 by the Japanese company Akai. It is a 6-voice polyphonic synthesizer with a 61-key keyboard and a built-in sequencer. It features two oscillators per voice, a 24 dB/octave low-pass filter,...
Taurus I is a synthesizer with a pedalboard. This format was taken from classic organs, where the bass line is performed with foot pedals. For quick switching, four presets are available: bass, tuba, taurus, variable (custom preset). The synthesizer is a...
Taurus II is a Moog Rogue version adapted for foot play. The synthesizer is divided into two blocks: a desktop synthesizer module with all controls and a foot pedalboard. The synthesizer was less popular than its predecessor (Taurus I) due to the less flexible settings and the lack of presets.
Released in 1982, Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer was originally devised as an instrument for solo guitarists at rehearsal and bands which didn’t have a bass player. Besides, it was meant to accompany TR-606 drum machine. More than 30 years have passed...
