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  • Yamaha CS

    Series of Yamaha synthesizers

    Japan

    The CS series is Yamaha's line of synthesizers, most famous for the powerful polyphonic CS-80 of the late 1970s. The classic series also includes compact analog models such as the CS-5, CS-15, CS-20M, CS-60, and CS-70M, and the name was later revived for 1990s control synthesizers like the CS1x.

  • 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.

  • Roland Juno

    Series of Roland polyphonic synthesizers

    Japan

    The Juno series is Roland's line of affordable polyphonic synthesizers built around a single digitally controlled oscillator per voice and a warm chorus. It includes the Juno-6, Juno-60, and the popular, MIDI-equipped Juno-106.

  • Korg MS

    Series of Korg synthesizers

    Japan

    The MS series is Korg's line of patchable semi-modular synthesizers from the late 1970s, built around a small patch bay for hands-on signal routing. It includes the single-oscillator MS-10 and the popular dual-oscillator MS-20, and the name was later revived for the virtual-analog MS2000.

  • Korg -logue Series

    Series of Korg analog synthesizers

    Japan

    Korg's '-logue' family of programmable analog synthesizers, introduced in 2016 with the four-voice polyphonic minilogue and the monophonic monologue, and later expanded with the flagship prologue and the minilogue xd. The line is defined by accessible, fully programmable true-analog voice circuitry sharing a common design lineage descended from the minilogue.

  • Korg Monologue

    2017 monophonic analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Korg Monologue, released in 2017, is a monophonic analog synthesizer derived from the Minilogue, optimized for bass and lead sounds. It offers two oscillators, a drive circuit, a flexible step sequencer with motion recording, and microtuning options.

  • Korg Minilogue

    Polyphonic analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Korg Minilogue, released in 2016, is a four-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with two oscillators per voice, a resonant filter, a step sequencer, and an oscilloscope display. Its affordable price and genuine analog sound made it a breakout success and revived interest in hardware polysynths.

  • 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.

  • Roland JX

    Series of Roland polyphonic synthesizers

    Japan

    The JX series is Roland's line of polyphonic analog synthesizers from the 1980s built around dual digitally controlled oscillators, including the JX-3P and the twelve-voice JX-10 (Super JX), with dedicated programmer accessories for hands-on editing.

  • Technical line drawing of Roland SH-101

    Roland SH-101

    Monophonic analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland SH-101 is a monophonic analog synthesizer released in 1982. Lightweight and battery-capable, it pairs a single oscillator and resonant filter with a built-in sequencer and arpeggiator, and an optional handgrip let it be worn like a keytar. Its punchy bass and lead sounds made it a fixture of acid, techno, and electro.

  • Roland System

    Series of Roland modular synthesizers

    Japan

    The System series is Roland's line of modular and semi-modular synthesizers from the mid-1970s, ranging from the approachable, component-based System 100 to the large studio-grade System 700.

  • Roland SH

    Series of Roland synthesizers

    Japan

    The SH series is Roland's long-running line of mostly monophonic synthesizers, beginning with the SH-1000 in 1973. It includes the popular SH-101 and continues into modern recreations such as the Boutique SH-01A.

  • Roland Jupiter

    Series of Roland polyphonic analog synthesizers

    Japan

    The Jupiter series is Roland's line of flagship polyphonic analog synthesizers from the early 1980s, known for their bold, refined sound. It includes the eight-voice Jupiter-8 and the more compact, MIDI-equipped Jupiter-6.

  • Roland Jupiter-8

    1981 polyphonic analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland Jupiter-8, introduced in 1981, is Roland's flagship eight-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer. With two oscillators per voice, versatile splits and layers, and patch memory, it delivered a bold, refined sound used across pop, film, and electronic music, and it remains one of the most coveted vintage polysynths.

  • Technical line drawing of a Roland Juno-106-style programmable analog synthesizer

    Roland Juno-106

    Programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland Juno-106, introduced in 1984, is a six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that became one of Roland's most popular instruments. It offers one digitally controlled oscillator per voice, a resonant analog filter, a famous chorus, and full MIDI implementation, and its accessible slider-based panel made it a studio staple.

  • Korg 900PS

    Preset analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Korg 900PS is a preset analog synthesizer from Korg. Korg's official support page lists the model as 900PS and provides its manual, so this row was reconciled from the previous PS900 naming to the official 900PS identity. It is a preset keyboard instrument with fixed tone families and performance controls rather than a programmable synthesizer in the later polysynth sense.

  • Yamaha CS-15

    Monophonic analogue synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Yamaha CS-15 is a monophonic analog synthesizer in Yamaha's CS series from the late 1970s, offering two independent synthesizer channels and hands-on control for leads and effects.

  • Yamaha CS-60

    CS Series analog synthesizer

    Japan

    A Yamaha CS Series analog synthesizer documented in Yamaha's official history of the company's early synthesizers.

  • Yamaha CS-5

    Compact monophonic analog synthesizer

    Japan

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

  • Yamaha CS-15D

    CS Series analog synthesizer

    Japan

    A Yamaha CS Series analog synthesizer noted by Yamaha for pitch-bend and modulation controller design.

  • 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.

  • Roland System 100

    Analog semi-modular synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland System 100, introduced in 1975, was a semi-modular analog synthesizer sold as a set of matching components including a keyboard synthesizer, expander, mixer, and speakers. Patchable yet beginner-friendly, it bridged the gap between fixed-architecture synths and full modular systems.

  • Roland SH-1000

    1973 analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland SH-1000, released in 1973, was Roland's first synthesizer and one of the first built in Japan. A monophonic analog instrument, it offered preset voices alongside hands-on controls and a distinctive bank of colored tabs for shaping sounds.

  • Roland System 700

    Professional monophonic modular synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland System 700, released in 1976, was Roland's flagship modular synthesizer, a large patchable system aimed at studios and institutions. It offered a comprehensive set of oscillators, filters, and processing modules and represented the high end of Roland's early synthesizer line.

  • Roland JX-10

    Polyphonic analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland JX-10 (Super JX), released in 1986, is a twelve-voice analog synthesizer that effectively stacks two JX-8P voice engines for rich, layered sounds. It features a 76-key keyboard, a built-in sequencer, and could be programmed in detail with the optional PG-800 controller.

  • Roland JX-3P

    Analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland JX-3P is a six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1983, notable as one of the earliest synths to include MIDI. It uses two DCOs per voice for stable tuning and could be paired with the optional PG-200 programmer for hands-on editing.

  • Roland Juno-60

    Hybrid synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland Juno-60, released in 1982, is a six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that succeeded the Juno-6 by adding patch memory for storing sounds. Its single DCO per voice, resonant low-pass filter, and built-in chorus produce a rich, warm tone that made it a lasting favorite for pads and basses.

  • Roland Jupiter-6

    Discontinued Synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland Jupiter-6, released in 1983, is a six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with two oscillators per voice and a flexible multimode filter. Smaller and more affordable than the flagship Jupiter-8, it was among the first synthesizers to ship with MIDI and is prized for its punchy, aggressive sound.

  • Roland Juno-6

    Analog synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland Juno-6, released in 1982, was Roland's first affordable six-voice polyphonic synthesizer. It pairs a single digitally controlled oscillator per voice with a sub-oscillator, a warm resonant filter, and a built-in chorus that gives the instrument its lush signature sound. Unlike the later Juno-60 and 106, it has no patch memory.

  • Korg volca bass

    Analog bass synthesizer in the volca series

    Japan

    The Korg Volca Bass is a compact analog bass synthesizer in the Volca series, with three oscillators, a resonant filter, and a built-in step sequencer designed for punchy acid- and synth-bass lines.

  • 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.

  • Korg volca keys

    Analog loop synthesizer in the volca series

    Japan

    The Korg Volca Keys is a compact analog synthesizer in the Volca series offering a three-voice 'loop synth' with selectable voicing modes, a delay, and a built-in sequencer for chords, leads, and pads.

  • 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 SY-1

    Monophonic analog synthesizer

    Japan

    Yamaha's first synthesizer, a monophonic analog synthesizer released in 1974.

  • 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.

  • Roland VP-330

    Analog vocoder and string synthesizer from Roland Corporation

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus, released in 1979, is a combined vocoder, string synthesizer, and 'human voice' ensemble in a keyboard. Its lush choir and string sounds and characterful vocoder made it a favorite for atmospheric and robotic vocal textures.

  • Roland RS-202

    Polyphonic string synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Roland RS-202 is a polyphonic string synthesizer from the mid-1970s, part of Roland's RS series. It produces ensemble string and brass-like sounds with built-in chorus, capturing the warm, lush character associated with vintage string machines.

  • Korg Poly-800

    Polyphonic synthesizer model

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Korg Poly-800, released in 1983, is an affordable polyphonic synthesizer notable for its low price and battery operation. It uses a single digital oscillator per voice with a single shared filter, and an early model could be worn like a keytar.

  • Korg PS-3300

    Polyphonic analog synthesizer, produced by Korg

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Korg PS-3300, released in 1977, is a large, fully polyphonic analog synthesizer in Korg's PS series. It uses three independent oscillator-and-filter banks per note for an exceptionally thick sound and is one of the rarest and most coveted vintage Korg instruments.

  • Korg Polysix

    Synthesizer by Korg

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Korg Polysix, released in 1981, is a six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with one oscillator per voice, a resonant filter, and built-in chorus, phaser, and ensemble effects. Its warm sound and patch memory made it a popular and affordable polysynth.

  • Korg Trident

    Analog polyphonic synthesizer

    Synthesizer · Japan

    The Korg Trident, released in 1980, is an eight-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer combining dedicated synth, brass, and string sections with patch memory. It was Korg's flagship performance polysynth of the early 1980s.