X4 by Ketron was released in the early 2000s along with the rest of the X series. Compared to X1, the device was offered to users at a reduced price, as it lacked a keyboard, modulation wheels, speakers, but had a more elaborate central panel. Anyway, X4...
The release of the minimalistic AKAI MPC Element took place in 2013. It is a controller featuring 16 pads with a USB connection to the computer. It comes with a serial number for MPC Essentials, a stripped down version of the MPC software that you could...
Roland MC-303 was released in 1996, and is the first groovebox in the series. It embraces a combination of synth timbres, drum machine samples and a built-in sequencer. Its synth part is represented with a rompler which stores a wide range of sounds...
Sometimes the best things do come in small sizes. The compact Novation X-Station is quite about this. It combines a keyboard, synthesizer, audio interface, a multi-effects unit and a separate section with unique control. A little later XioSynth 25 was...
The E-mu Systems Proteus 1000 is a professional sound module designed by E-mu Systems. It is a rack-mountable device that contains a variety of sounds and instruments, including orchestral, ethnic, and electronic sounds. It is capable of playing up to 16...