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.
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Type of unit
Synthesizer Keyboard
Brand/Make
Akai
Synthesis Technology
DCO/VCF Analog Subtractive
External control
MIDI
Parts Capability
Monotimbral (1 Part)
Polyphony
8
Patch memory
digitally stored
Decade of creation
1980s