Akai AX-80

The Akai AX-80 is a 8 voice, 96 patch analog midi keyboard synth from 1984. It has 3 oscillators and a VCF for each of the 8 voices. 5 LCD displays show waveform and envelope shapes. It is featured on records by Bjork and LFO. Watch a demo here.

Custom patch loading is possible for this item. Send us your sysex, midi files containing sysex, tape backup audio, or even Opcode Galaxy Bank or Bundles or Unisyn files for pre-loading for synth rentals or synth recording services.

Are you outside of LA or OC? No problem! We can record the synthesizer, drum sounds, or effects tracks for you! Send us your MIDI or audio files, we play it through the instrument or effects unit, record it, and send you the audio files. Learn more about our synthesizer and effects recording services.


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