Models

8 models

  • Technical line drawing of a Korg MS-20-style semi-modular analog synthesizer

    Korg MS-20

    Patchable semi-modular monophonic analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Korg MS-20, released in 1978, is a patchable semi-modular monophonic analog synthesizer with two oscillators and a distinctive dual filter capable of aggressive resonance. Its hands-on patch bay and external signal processor made it a hugely influential and enduring instrument.

  • Technical line drawing of a Yamaha CS-80-style vintage polyphonic synthesizer

    Yamaha CS-80

    Flagship CS Series polyphonic analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The flagship Yamaha CS Series polyphonic analog synthesizer; Yamaha's official history says it debuted in 1977 with eight-note polyphony.

  • Yamaha CS-5

    Compact monophonic analog synthesizer

    Japan

    A compact Yamaha CS Series monophonic analog synthesizer introduced in 1978.

  • Yamaha CS-20M

    CS Series analog synthesizer

    Japan

    A Yamaha CS Series synthesizer released in 1979 with digital technology for storing sounds.

  • Yamaha CS-70M

    CS Series analog synthesizer

    Japan

    A Yamaha CS Series synthesizer introduced in 1981 with auto-tune and a built-in sequencer.

  • Korg MS-10

    Musical synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Korg MS-10, released in 1978, is a compact patchable monophonic analog synthesizer with a single oscillator and Korg's characterful filter. Part of the semi-modular MS series, it offers a small patch bay for routing and remains popular for gritty bass and effects.

  • Technical line drawing of Akai AX60

    Akai AX60

    Analogue synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Akai AX60, released in 1986, is a six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with a slider-based interface that could interface with Akai's samplers, offering warm analog sounds with MIDI control.

  • Yamaha GX-1

    Concert-model Electone with polyphonic synthesizer technology

    Japan

    A large Yamaha concert-model Electone with eight-note polyphonic synthesizer technology, introduced in 1975 and discussed in Yamaha's official synthesizer history.