The Korg MS2000: A Synth with a History and a Future
This is the Korg MS2000, released in the year 2000 and was Korg’s analog modelling synthesizer, aimed at evoking memories…
Vintage Archives: A Blast from the Past for Korg KARMA and Triton Users
When Korg launched the Triton workstation back in 1999, they also announced a set of expansion boards for synths. The…
Rediscovering the Korg Karma: A Unique and Powerful Workstation
In this post and video, I am going to be looking back at my Korg Karma workstation, which is a…
The Korg EXB-MOSS synthesizer: a hidden gem of physical modelling
In 1999, Korg launched the OASYS PCI card for PC and Mac. It was a multi-synthesis engine that included sampling,…
The Roland TR-505: A Classic Drum Machine from the 80s
The Roland TR-505 was launched in 1986 for £225. It belonged to the same family as the Roland TR-909, TR-808,…
Boss RE-1000 Digital Multi Echo: A 90s Take on the Legendary RE-201 Space Echo
Back in 1990, Boss launched the RE-1000 Digital Multi Echo. This was an attempt by BOSS to recreate the legendary…
What is a Yamaha TX7 and why you should buy one over a DX7
If you are looking for classic 80s vintage synth sounds, then you are instantly going to think of the Yamaha…
Retro: 1989 Yamaha EMT-10 Sound Expander, how good does it sound?
Back in 1989 when I used a DX100 with its distinctive FM sound, I wanted a sound module that added…
Retro: 1977 Jen SX1000 Italian Analog Mono Synth
Looking at my little classic synth Back in 1988, people were hyped up about digital synths and getting rid of…
How to Eliminate Ground Hum from Your Drum Machines and Synths with a Ground Loop Filter
When I run an Uno Drum machine into my mixing desk while it’s connected to my PC via USB, I…