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21 TodayReview | Electronic Soundmaker, Sep 1985Yamaha DX21 synthesiserThe latest in the DX synth series |
A New Angle On FM?Review | Sound On Sound, May 1989Yamaha TQ5 ExpanderStylish or ugly, don't let the TQ5’s unconventional casing distract you from the fact that with its 8-track integral sequencer and digital effects, this 4-operator FM expander packs a pretty powerful punch for the money. David Hughes reports from his ring-side seat. |
Alesis QuadraSynthReview | Music Technology, Apr 1994synthesiserThere's a new synth in town, it's gunning for the competition and it aims to please. |
Big BrotherReview | Sound On Sound, Oct 1986Casio CZ-1Since the release of their diminutive yet ground-breaking CZ-101 synth, Casio have been steadily improving the facilities of their Phase Distortion keyboards with each subsequent CZ product. The culmination of those efforts is now manifest in their best-ever synthesizer, the CZ-1, a truly professional performance instrument. Chris Jenkins says 'welcome'. |
Casio CZ-1 Digital SynthReview | Making Music, Sep 1986 |
Casio CZ-1 Programmable Polyphonic SynthReview | In Tune, Nov 1986 |
Casio CZ1 Polyphonic SynthesiserReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Oct 1986Following in the footsteps of their successful budget CZ models, Casio add touch-sensitivity for the professional user. Simon Trask evaluates the results. |
Casio CZ101Review | International Musician, Feb 1985SynthcheckSmall, digital and reviewed by Curtis Schwartz |
Casio CZ230S KeyboardReview | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1986What the ghetto blaster is to hi-fi, the CZ230S is to synthesisers. Annabel Scott takes a spin in Casio's streetwise preset synth. |
Casio CZ3000 - The Obvious Solution?Review | Sound On Sound, Apr 1986Mark Jenkins reports on this recent addition to the popular CZ range of polysynths and suggests that the Phase Distortion synthesis it employs could well be the answer for those of you caught in the 'analogue versus digital' dilemma. |
Casio HZ-600 synthesizerReview | Sound On Sound, Oct 1987Looking for a low-cost introduction to synthesis? With its simplified programming method and variant on the Phase Distortion sound, Casio's latest 8-voice, splittable, polysynth could well prove the ideal first choice. Mark Badger explores... |
Casio HZ600Review | Music Technology, Nov 1987Portable KeyboardBudget polysynth or home organ accessory? Casio attempt to find another gap in the market with Spectrum Distortion synthesis. Nicholas Rowland finds it's not too far from old-fashioned analogue. |
Casio VZ1Review | Music Technology, Sep 1988iPD Digital SynthesiserCasio's latest synthesiser employs the successor to the company's own PD synthesis system - interactive Phase Distortion. Bob O'Donnell investigates a new phase in synthesis. |
Casio VZ8MReview | Music Technology, Oct 1989iPD Synth ExpanderThe VZ8M is the latest application of the synthesis system behind Casio's popular VZ synths. Simon Trask evaluates iPD synthesis in this age of digital development and analogue reincarnation. |
Casio VZ8MReview | Sound On Sound, Feb 1990If you're tired of sampled sounds and are searching for a source of non-imitative synthetic voices to balance your repertoire, these low-cost instruments could well deliver the goods. Martin Russ finds out. |
Cheetah MS800 Synth ModuleReview | Music Technology, Jul 1992Digital Wave SynthesiserCheetah's latest synth had already been axed and revived before the public got a glimpse of it. Simon Trask gets his hands on one of the cheapest, oddest and most intriguing modules on the market. |
Delirious XcitementReview | Sound On Sound, Mar 1988Yamaha DX7SA story in which our hero, David Mellor, deserts the path of enlightenment and sells his DX7 Mk1 for a rival keyboard. Can the DX7S tempt him back to the true faith? Read on... |
Desert Island WavesReview | Sound On Sound, Jun 1991Ensoniq SD1 Music Production SynthesizerThe SD1 is the new flagship of Ensoniq's synthesizer/workstation range. Paul Ireson feels the quality. |
Digital DynamiteReview | Electronic Soundmaker, Jan 1985The CZ101 is the spearhead of Casio's first serious onslaught on the pro-synth market. We check out this contender for the DX's digital synthesis crown. |
Double TakeReview | Electronic Soundmaker, Apr 1985Yamaha DX5Yamaha's follow-up machine to the DX7 is essentially a budget DX1, offering two '7s in one neat package. We take a look at the DX5. |
E-Mu Proteus MPSReview | Music Technology, Mar 1992Sample Playback KeyboardWith the popular Proteus series of sample playback modules as its inspiration, E-mu's new synth sounds as good as it looks. Simon Trask explores the Master Performance System. |
E-Mu Systems ProteusReview | Music Technology, Nov 1989E-mu's Proteus sample player has been one of the stars of recent trade shows, yet it's been in desperately short supply in the UK. Vic Lennard finds it's been worth the wait. |
E-Mu Vintage KeysReview | Music Technology, Apr 1993Sound ModuleTake 20 classic keyboards into the shower? Now you can just trigger and go with E-mu's Vintage Keys sound module, provider of sampled keyboard sounds from the Minimoog to the Mellotron. But who would you have in goal?, asks Peter Forrest |
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