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2010-2019: TEN UNDERRATED SYNTHESISERS

Roland JD-XA

1 The JD-XA (2015) was Roland’s first analogue polysynth since 1986. Initially overlooked (but now a potential future classic), it features a four-voice DCO poly (which runs as four independent two-osc monosynths too), alongside a 64-voice PCM engine, 16-track sequencer, vocoder and powerful effects. A unique powerhouse.

Korg Prologue

2 Understated-looking

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