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Synthesizer Hardware
Yamaha – MX-88 – Synthesizer Notes
I originally purchased the Yamaha MX-88 for use as a stage piano for visiting musicians. The Yamaha MX-88 is a Yamaha Motif with a crappier interface and MIDI implementation. The sound engine is identical and hackable.
Synthesizer Hardware
Behringer – 2-XM Analog Synthesizer – Notes
The Behringer 2-XM is a semi-modular, duophonic analog synthesizer faithfully recreating the iconic Oberheim Two-Voice from 1975—one of the earliest polyphonic analog synths and a staple for 70s legends like Vince Clarke, Jan Hammer, and Vangelis. This Eurorack-compatible (80 HP) desktop module packs two independent SEM-style voices with a total of 4 VCOs, 2 multi-mode […]
Synthesizer Hardware
Behringer – Solina – Notes
The Behringer SOLINA STRING ENSEMBLE is a faithful analog recreation of the iconic 1970s ARP/Eminent Solina String Ensemble (also known as ARP String Ensemble), famous for its lush, chorused string pads heard on countless prog rock, new wave, and ambient records. This desktop/semi-modular unit delivers 49-voice polyphony via classic divide-down octave technology, six selectable instrument […]
Synthesizer Hardware
Behringer – Model D Analog Synthesizer – Notes
The Behringer MODEL D is an ultra-affordable, authentic analog recreation of the legendary Minimoog Model D from the 1970s. This semi-modular monophonic/desktop synth delivers the same iconic fat, warm tones with three voltage-controlled oscillators, a classic 24 dB/octave ladder filter (switchable low/high-pass), dual envelopes, LFO, overdrive circuit, noise generator, and extensive patching via 3.5 mm […]
Synthesizer Hardware
Behringer – 2600 Analog Semi-modular Synthesizer – Notes
The Behringer 2600 is a faithful analog recreation of the iconic ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizer from the 1970s. This desktop/rack-mount beast delivers the same fat, versatile tones with three voltage-controlled oscillators, a multi-mode resonant filter, extensive patching capabilities, envelopes, LFO, ring mod, sample & hold, voltage processors, and more—all in a compact 19″ rack format. […]