{"niche":"What are some of the larger digital synthesizer models available?","description":"What are some of the larger digital synthesizer models available?","products":[{"brand":"Korg","model":"Kronos 88","price_gbp":2536.75,"origin_country":null,"specs":{"polyphony":"up to 200 voices","sequencer":"16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track audio recorder, 200 songs, 1/480 resolution","connectivity":"2x line input; 2x line output; 4x individual outputs; stereo headphone; MIDI In/Out/Thru; S/PDIF optical in/out; USB Type B; USB Type A; damper/footswitch/exp inputs","filter_types":"Low Pass; High Pass; Band Pass; Band Reject; Multi-mode; 24 dB 4-pole","sampling_rate":"48 kHz"},"confidence_score":null,"sources":[{"label":"KORG US Shop","url":"https://korgusshop.com/products/kronos-3","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3399.99,"price_gbp":2536.75,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Guitar Center","url":"https://www.guitarcenter.com/KORG/KRONOS-3-88-Key-Weighted-Workstation-1500000453067.gc","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3999.99,"price_gbp":2984.42,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Thomann","url":"https://www.thomannmusic.com/korg_kronos_88_609236.htm","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3499.0,"price_gbp":2610.63,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"KORG US Shop","url":"https://korgusshop.com/products/kronos-3","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3399.99,"price_gbp":2536.75,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"},{"label":"Guitar Center","url":"https://www.guitarcenter.com/KORG/KRONOS-3-88-Key-Weighted-Workstation-1500000453067.gc","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3999.99,"price_gbp":2984.42,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"},{"label":"Thomann","url":"https://www.thomannmusic.com/korg_kronos_88_609236.htm","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3499.0,"price_gbp":2610.63,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"}],"summary":"The Korg Kronos 88 is a flagship 88-key weighted workstation combining nine distinct sound engines, extensive sampling (16/24-bit at 48 kHz), powerful real-time effects, KARMA algorithmic performance, and a 16-track MIDI sequencer plus 16-track audio recorder. It suits professional stage and studio use where deep sound design, large internal sample storage, and comprehensive connectivity are required.","ideal_for":"Ideal for the question because its 88-key RH3 keyboard, nine synthesis engines, and up to 200-voice polyphony make it one of the largest and most feature-rich digital synthesizer workstations available."},{"brand":"Kurzweil","model":"PC4-7","price_gbp":1491.47,"origin_country":null,"specs":{"polyphony":"256","sequencer":"16-track internal sequencer","connectivity":"1/4 in pair audio input, 1/8 in audio input, MIDI (16 parts), pedal inputs, USB (implied by modern workstation)","sampling_rate":"96kHz (user sample support up to 16-bit/96kHz)","num_oscillators":"6-Operator FM Engine"},"confidence_score":null,"sources":[{"label":"Keynote Music","url":"https://keynotemusic.com/products/kurzweil-pc4-7-76-key-workstation-keyboard","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":1999.99,"price_gbp":1492.2,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Guitar Center","url":"https://www.guitarcenter.com/Kurzweil/PC4-7-76-Key-Performance-Controller-1500000337108.gc","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":1999.0,"price_gbp":1491.47,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Kurzweil (official)","url":"https://kurzweil.com/pc4-7/","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":1999.0,"price_gbp":1491.47,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Keynote Music","url":"https://keynotemusic.com/products/kurzweil-pc4-7-76-key-workstation-keyboard","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":1999.99,"price_gbp":1492.2,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"},{"label":"Guitar Center","url":"https://www.guitarcenter.com/Kurzweil/PC4-7-76-Key-Performance-Controller-1500000337108.gc","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":1999.0,"price_gbp":1491.47,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"},{"label":"Kurzweil (official)","url":"https://kurzweil.com/pc4-7/","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":1999.0,"price_gbp":1491.47,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"}],"summary":"The Kurzweil PC4-7 is a 76-note performance controller/workstation with Kurzweil's V.A.S.T. engine, 2GB factory samples, a 6-operator FM engine, 256-voice polyphony, extensive effects, and a 16-track sequencer. It includes 36 programmable controllers, multiple live inputs, and deep sound-editing suited for stage and studio use.","ideal_for":"Suitable for larger digital synthesizer collections because it offers 256-voice polyphony, a 6-operator FM engine, V.A.S.T. synthesis, and a 16-track sequencer, enabling complex, multilayered patches."},{"brand":"Nord","model":"Electro 6 HP 73","price_gbp":2162.96,"origin_country":null,"specs":{"polyphony":"120 (piano) / 46 (sample synth)","connectivity":"External keyboard inputs (assignable), sustain pedal, control/swell, rotary speed, stereo outputs (details on site)","filter_types":"Velocity sensitive low pass filter; Piano Filters"},"confidence_score":null,"sources":[{"label":"Nord Keyboards (official)","url":"https://www.nordkeyboards.com/products/nord-electro-6/","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3499.0,"price_gbp":2610.63,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Guitar Center","url":"https://www.guitarcenter.com/Nord/Electro-6HP-73-Key-1500000222638.gc","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3999.0,"price_gbp":2983.68,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Strait Music","url":"https://www.straitmusic.com/products/nord-electro-6d-73-73-key-velocity-sensitive-semi-weighted-waterfall-keyboard","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":2899.0,"price_gbp":2162.96,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Nord Keyboards (official)","url":"https://www.nordkeyboards.com/products/nord-electro-6/","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3499.0,"price_gbp":2610.63,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"},{"label":"Guitar Center","url":"https://www.guitarcenter.com/Nord/Electro-6HP-73-Key-1500000222638.gc","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3999.0,"price_gbp":2983.68,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"},{"label":"Strait Music","url":"https://www.straitmusic.com/products/nord-electro-6d-73-73-key-velocity-sensitive-semi-weighted-waterfall-keyboard","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":2899.0,"price_gbp":2162.96,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"}],"summary":"The Nord Electro 6 HP 73 is a 73-note hammer-action stage keyboard with three independent sound sections (Organ, Piano, Sample Synth), extensive effects, and advanced organ and rotary speaker emulations. It targets gigging keyboardists needing authentic electric/acoustic piano, organ and sample-based synth sounds in a portable package.","ideal_for":"Suitable for larger digital synthesizer collections because it offers multi-timbral operation with dedicated Sample Synth memory (512MB) and 46-voice sample polyphony, letting it function as a substantial synth voice among larger models."},{"brand":"Sequential","model":"Prophet X","price_gbp":2611.36,"origin_country":null,"specs":{"polyphony":"8-voice stereo, 16-voice mono/stereo, 32-voice paraphonic","sequencer":"Polyphonic step sequencer up to 64 steps (up to 6 notes per step)","connectivity":"MIDI, USB MIDI, integrated power supply, audio outputs (stereo), three OLED displays (specific jacks not listed on page)","filter_types":"Analog 4-pole resonant low-pass (two per voice); digital high-pass in effects","sampling_rate":"48 kHz (samples are 16-bit, 48 kHz)","num_oscillators":"2 digital oscillators per voice"},"confidence_score":null,"sources":[{"label":"Sequential (official shop)","url":"https://sequential.com/product/prophet-x/","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3999.0,"price_gbp":2983.68,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Mission Synths","url":"https://www.missionsynths.com/products/sequential-prophet-x-special-order","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3499.99,"price_gbp":2611.36,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Mission-Synths (alternate listing)","url":"https://www.missionsynths.com/products/sequential-prophet-x-special-order","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3499.99,"price_gbp":2611.36,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Sequential (official shop)","url":"https://sequential.com/product/prophet-x/","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3999.0,"price_gbp":2983.68,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"},{"label":"Mission Synths","url":"https://www.missionsynths.com/products/sequential-prophet-x-special-order","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3499.99,"price_gbp":2611.36,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"},{"label":"Mission-Synths (alternate listing)","url":"https://www.missionsynths.com/products/sequential-prophet-x-special-order","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3499.99,"price_gbp":2611.36,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"}],"summary":"The Prophet X is a samples-plus-synthesis hybrid combining two 16-bit/48 kHz stereo sample instruments and two high-resolution digital oscillators per voice, processed through analog 4-pole resonant low-pass filters with extensive modulation and effects. It includes 150 GB factory samples, a polyphonic 64-step sequencer, and flexible voice modes (8/16/32) suitable for studio and live use.","ideal_for":"Suitable for users seeking one of the larger digital synthesizers because it combines large onboard sample storage (150 GB), dual oscillators per voice, and multi-mode polyphony up to 32 voices, offering massive sound design possibilities."},{"brand":"Yamaha","model":"Montage 8","price_gbp":2984.42,"origin_country":null,"specs":{"polyphony":"256 AWM2, 128 FM-X, 16 AN-X","sequencer":"16-track performance recorder; 16-track sequencer; 128 patterns; 128 songs","connectivity":"USB to Host, USB to Device, MIDI In/Out/Thru, balanced L/MONO and R outputs, assignable outputs, A/D input, foot controllers, foot switches, phones","filter_types":"18 types (system), 10 types (AN-X engine)","sampling_rate":"44.1 kHz - 192 kHz (USB audio interface outputs)","num_oscillators":"3 (AN-X engine)"},"confidence_score":null,"sources":[{"label":"123DJ","url":"https://www.123dj.com/keyboard/yamaha-montage-8.html","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3999.99,"price_gbp":2984.42,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Ted Brown Music Company","url":"https://tedbrownmusic.com/yamaha-montage-m8x-synthesizer","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":4499.99,"price_gbp":3357.47,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Apex Piano Showroom","url":"https://www.apexpianoshowroom.com/products/yamaha-montage-m8x","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":4499.99,"price_gbp":3357.47,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:03:58.991078"},{"label":"Ted Brown Music Company","url":"https://tedbrownmusic.com/yamaha-montage-m8x-synthesizer","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":4499.99,"price_gbp":3357.47,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"},{"label":"Apex Piano Showroom","url":"https://www.apexpianoshowroom.com/products/yamaha-montage-m8x","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":4499.99,"price_gbp":3357.47,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"},{"label":"123DJ","url":"https://www.123dj.com/keyboard/yamaha-montage-8.html","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":3999.99,"price_gbp":2984.42,"scraped_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:01.553338"}],"summary":"The Yamaha Montage 8 is an 88-key flagship synthesizer with Yamaha's Motion Control Synthesis Engine combining AWM2, FM-X and AN-X engines, extensive effects, high polyphony and comprehensive I/O including multichannel USB audio. It includes a large color touch display, deep hands-on controls and a 16-track sequencer, suited for studio and live performance. It offers advanced analog modeling via AN-X alongside sample-based and FM synthesis.","ideal_for":"Suitable as a larger digital synthesizer due to its 88-key format, multi-engine design (AWM2, FM-X, AN-X) and up to 256/128/16-note polyphony across engines."}]}