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The Roland TB-303 Bass Line (also known as the 303) is a bass synthesizer released by Roland Corporation in 1981. Designed to simulate bass guitars, it was a commercial failure and was discontinued in 1984.
- 1981-1984
- UK £238 (£970 in 2021), US $395 ($1271 in 2022)
- monophonic
- Roland
The Yamaha DX7 is a synthesizer manufactured by the Yamaha Corporation from 1983 to 1989. It was the first successful digital synthesizer and is one of the best-selling synthesizers in history, selling more than 200,000 units.
- May 1983–1989
- Yamaha
- 16-voice
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A synthesizer (also spelled synthesiser) is an electronic musical instrument that generates audio signals. Synthesizers typically create sounds by generating waveforms through methods including subtractive synthesis , additive synthesis and frequency modulation synthesis .
From early synth modules built into guitars and the inception of MIDI to today’s powerful ZEN-Core technology and serial GK system, the guitar synthesizer has evolved thanks to tireless innovation and tech advancements by BOSS and parent company Roland. Immerse yourself in guitar synthesizers and open your world to this powerful sound ...
Oct 1, 2020 · The Reese Bass isn’t just a common preset one might see on a synthesizer, or something you’ve heard musicians talk about — it’s actually named after revolutionary DJ/producer Kevin Saunderson’s early side-project moniker, Reese.
1977: Roland Enters the Guitar Synth Game with the GR-500. Roland first broke into the guitar synthesizer scene in the Class of 1977 with the GR-500 system. The GR-500 system was pioneering and innovative but was also pricey and required dedicated Roland gear (the GS-500 guitar, a 24-pin cable, etc.). However, the GR-500 also had a killer ...
Dec 26, 2023 · The GR-500 synth unit comprised five sections that could be blended, modulated and filtered to create a huge-sounding mix of electronic and guitar sounds. Synth-wise, it had the Polyensemble, Bass (which could be assigned to respond to: all six strings; the lowest three strings only; or the lowest two strings only) and Solo Melody modes, as ...
