Let me start this blog by saying I own 2 of these annoying samplers released by Yamaha to the market in 1988. My 2 Yamaha TX16W's in the production rack Why is this sampler annoying? From a sound perspective the tones generated by this sampler are still relevant. The Yamaha TX16W's sampling engine is 12-bit so a slightly more advanced than some of the other units that were being retailed in the late 1980's. It also has the capability to playback multiple samples through multiple audio...

Roland System-8 Plug-out synthesiser What Is the Roland System-8? The Roland SYSTEM‑8 is a modern performance synthesiser built around Roland’s ACB (Analog Circuit Behaviour) modelling. In addition to its own engine, the System-8 supports up to three “Plug-Out” slots, meaning you can load software synth models into the hardware itself and play them without needing a computer. This hybrid architecture gives you both the tactile, hands-on interface of physical hardware and access to a library...

The Korg OASYS 88-key synthesiser is more than just an instrument. Since its launch in 2005, it has impressed countless musicians with its extraordinary sound engines and versatile features.