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Akai AX73 6 Voice Analog Synthesizer Poly Synth 1986 VX90
Estimated price for orientation: 420 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Akai Number of Keys: 73 Type: Synthesizer Analog/Digital: Analog Features: Arpeggiator, Built-In Effects, Display Screen, Modulation Wheel, Pitch Wheel Model: AX73 Inputs/Outputs: MIDI (DIN) In, MIDI (DIN) Out Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Condition:-The photos don't do this beast justice as it has been indoors and has held us Excellent over the years. All keys, buttons, sliders work, and the key action is very nice. A few scratches to the stately gray paint (see pics). Has been in a studio and never gigged.Here's what Vintage Synth has to say:"The AX73 is a surprisingly good analog synthesizer that is still considered to be widely underrated and deserving of some recognition. It's a six voice analog synthesizer with an almost identical architecture to Akai's AX60 keyboard. It also came in a rack-mount form as the VX90. It has one oscillator (VCO) per voice and allows for 3 playing modes: Poly mode uses one VCO per voice for six voice polyphonic pads, chords and strings. Dual-VCO mode stacks 2 VCOs per voice for a thicker three-voice sound. Unison mode stacks all six VCOs onto one monophonic voice for a screamin' lead!""AX73 has a simple 24 dB/oct VCF (filter) and it has an interesting feature that allows the cutoff to be modulated by the VCO. It also has a flexible LFO with many variable waveforms, chorus, portamento, and a standard ADSR VCA envelope generator. But unlike many other analog synths, this machine is MIDI equipped for easy integration and use in today's modern studios. The sounds are quite nice and are adequate for use in any style of music production. It also had special inputs for use with Akai's S-612, S-900 and S-950 samplers, allowing you to run those samples through the AX73's analog filters and envelopes."
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Akai |
| Number of Keys: | 73 | Type: | Synthesizer |
| Analog/Digital: | Analog | Features: | Arpeggiator, Built-In Effects, Display Screen, Modulation Wheel, Pitch Wheel |
| Model: | AX73 | Inputs/Outputs: | MIDI (DIN) In, MIDI (DIN) Out |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
Condition:-The photos don't do this beast justice as it has been indoors and has held us Excellent over the years. All keys, buttons, sliders work, and the key action is very nice. A few scratches to the stately gray paint (see pics). Has been in a studio and never gigged.Here's what Vintage Synth has to say:"The AX73 is a surprisingly good analog synthesizer that is still considered to be widely underrated and deserving of some recognition. It's a six voice analog synthesizer with an almost identical architecture to Akai's AX60 keyboard. It also came in a rack-mount form as the VX90. It has one oscillator (VCO) per voice and allows for 3 playing modes: Poly mode uses one VCO per voice for six voice polyphonic pads, chords and strings. Dual-VCO mode stacks 2 VCOs per voice for a thicker three-voice sound. Unison mode stacks all six VCOs onto one monophonic voice for a screamin' lead!""AX73 has a simple 24 dB/oct VCF (filter) and it has an interesting feature that allows the cutoff to be modulated by the VCO. It also has a flexible LFO with many variable waveforms, chorus, portamento, and a standard ADSR VCA envelope generator. But unlike many other analog synths, this machine is MIDI equipped for easy integration and use in today's modern studios. The sounds are quite nice and are adequate for use in any style of music production. It also had special inputs for use with Akai's S-612, S-900 and S-950 samplers, allowing you to run those samples through the AX73's analog filters and envelopes."