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Synthesizer |
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The
Yamaha DX7 was a synthesizer manufactured by the Yamaha
Corporation from 1983 to 1989, based on FM synthesis. It was
the first commercially successful digital synthesizer, with
its sound included in many recordings from the 1980s. |
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Roland
D-50 is a polyphonic synthesizer manufactured by Roland.
It was released in 1987 to compete with the Yamaha DX7. The
D-50 was the first synthesizer to combine sample playback
with digital synthesis, a process that Roland called Linear
Arithmetic synthesis. |
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The
Korg M1 was the world's first widely-known music
workstation, introduced in 1988. Its onboard MIDI sequencer
and palette of sounds allowed musicians to produce complete
professional arrangements. Outselling the Yamaha DX7 and
Roland D-50, the M1 became the best-selling digital keyboard
of all time, which it remains today. |
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One of the
first fully programmable polyphonic analog synths, the
Prophet 5 from Sequential Circuits is the most classic
synthesizer of the 1980s. |
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Pianos |
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The
Yamaha Grand Piano is a classic concert piano with a
warm and aesthetic sound. |
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Drum Computer |
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The
LM-1 Drum Computer, manufactured by Linn Electronics, is
the first drum machine to utilize digital samples of
acoustic drums. |
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The
Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer was one of the first
programmable drum machines. Introduced by the Roland
Corporation in late 1980, it was originally manufactured for
use as a tool for studio musicians to create demos. |
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The
Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer is a partially analog,
partially sample-based drum machine built by Roland
Corporation in 1984. |
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The
Simmons SDS-5 drum synth is unique in sound, design and
use, it formed a huge part of the sound of songs in the
1980's and became instantly recognisable. |