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Analogue Bubblebath, Part Two Trivia Quiz

More questions about synthesizers, samplers and drum machines.

A multiple-choice quiz by hexaChord. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
hexaChord

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,646

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
205

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Question 1 of 15

1. The "DX-7" from Yamaha was one of the most popular synthesizers in the 80's and still is used in many studios around the world. When did it hit the market? Hint

1981

1983

1985

1980

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which Yamaha synth is NOT related to the popular "DX-7"? Hint

TX-7

SY-1

FS1R

SY-77

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Question 3 of 15

3. In 1994 Marion introduced the "MSR-2" which was designed by a legend of the synth scene. But who was it?

Answer: (He once had an own company named after him...)

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which is not a classic synth from Korg? Hint

Delta

Sigma

Gamma 9000

Lambda ES-50

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Question 5 of 15

5. EDP introduced their famous "WASP" in 1978, followed by some optional expansions. What never was available? Hint

Caterpillar (master keyboard)

Keytar (guitar-shaped controller)

Spider (sequencer)

Gnat (single-oscillator version)

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Question 6 of 15

6. EMS from the UK created their legendary "VCS-3" in 1969, one year before the "Minimoog" hit the market. What was not a feature of "The Putney"? Hint

step sequencer

patchbay grid

routable joystick

ring modulator

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Question 7 of 15

7. True or not? You still can order a "VCS-3" from EMS.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. The "Minimoog" dominated the 70's and even more than 30 years later again it was available as the "Minimoog Voyager". When did the last one of the classic models leave the factory? Hint

1979

1981

1983

1977

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Question 9 of 15

9. In the early 80's Roland created their fine "TR"-series of drum machines with the "TR-808" being the most prominent one. But what was its predecessor called? Hint

CR-78

R-70

HS-60

RE-201

10. The "TB-303" reached absolute cult status in the 90's after being not much liked during the past decade. Some might say that Roland missed lots of money by not releasing it again. One artist even made a track called "Everybody Needs A 303" - but who? Hint

Fatboy Slim

Moby

Josh Wink

Aphex Twin

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Question 11 of 15

11. The "Computer Music Instrument" (CMI) from Australia was one of the world`s first digital sampler in 1979. It was built in different versions until 1992. Can you give me the name of this horrible expensive workstation?

Answer: (one word, nine characters)

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Question 12 of 15

12. Another classic workstation is the "Synclavier" by NED. First released in 1979 (like the CMI) it featured many abilities that still are unique. What does NED stand for? Hint

New Electronic Dimensions

New England Digital

New Electronic Deeds

New England Design

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Question 13 of 15

13. What company gave us the "Cat", the "Kitten" and the beautiful "Voyetra 8"? Hint

Tritonus

Metawave

Sinus

Octave

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Question 14 of 15

14. Kurzweil's "K2600" is famous for its unique "VAST". What does this stand for? Hint

variable archtiecture synthesis technology

virtual analogue synthesis technology

virtual analogue subtractive timbres

variable analogue subtractive timbres

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Question 15 of 15

15. The market is full of software that emulates classic synthesizers. Which famous software company did release the "Attack" even before Waldorf`s hardware version was available? Hint

Native Instruments

Emagic

Steinberg

Propellerheads

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The "DX-7" from Yamaha was one of the most popular synthesizers in the 80's and still is used in many studios around the world. When did it hit the market?

Answer: 1983

The "DX-7" had less known successors including the fabulous "DX-1", a very huge (and fine) synth.

2. Which Yamaha synth is NOT related to the popular "DX-7"?

Answer: SY-1

Being Yamaha`s first synthesizer ever, the "SY-1" (1976) still was analogue and therefore has nothing to do with digital FM-synthesis.

3. In 1994 Marion introduced the "MSR-2" which was designed by a legend of the synth scene. But who was it?

Answer: Tom Oberheim

The sound of the "MSR-2" is very similiar to Oberheim`s "Matrix 1000".

4. Which is not a classic synth from Korg?

Answer: Gamma 9000

The "Gamma 9000" (1998) was a software drum-synthesizer by Kobol for the Mac.

5. EDP introduced their famous "WASP" in 1978, followed by some optional expansions. What never was available?

Answer: Keytar (guitar-shaped controller)

Interesting: The "WASP" was one of the first digital synths and still had analogue filters. The "Keytar" existed but only two prototypes were made.

6. EMS from the UK created their legendary "VCS-3" in 1969, one year before the "Minimoog" hit the market. What was not a feature of "The Putney"?

Answer: step sequencer

A step sequencer first was built in the successor "Synthi AKS" from 1971/72. The "VCS-3" is most known for being used by Pink Floyd on "Dark Side Of The Moon" and "Wish You Were Here".

7. True or not? You still can order a "VCS-3" from EMS.

Answer: True

Yes! You still can buy almost every synth EMS ever released.

8. The "Minimoog" dominated the 70's and even more than 30 years later again it was available as the "Minimoog Voyager". When did the last one of the classic models leave the factory?

Answer: 1981

The last one, the 12,243rd "Minimoog" was given to Dr. Bob Moog himself at the NAMM-Show in 1981.

9. In the early 80's Roland created their fine "TR"-series of drum machines with the "TR-808" being the most prominent one. But what was its predecessor called?

Answer: CR-78

The "CR-78" was an improvement of the earlier (and well known) "CR-68" and does look and sound very similiar to the "TR-808". Because programming is not as easy as in the later "TR"-models, this machine is not often used anymore.

Answer: Fatboy Slim

An urban legend states the "TB-303" to have an uncommon 18dB/oct filter. In fact it`s a 24dB/oct filter not quite working as it should...

Answer: fairlight

This incredible machine had features like 100khz/50khz-sampling (mono/stereo), three different sequencers and RAM in 28MB chunks.

12. Another classic workstation is the "Synclavier" by NED. First released in 1979 (like the CMI) it featured many abilities that still are unique. What does NED stand for?

Answer: New England Digital

The "Synclavier II" is still available. Its memory is expandable to unbelievable 768MB (even was in 1984!). Sad: A good equipped version will cost you about $200,000...

13. What company gave us the "Cat", the "Kitten" and the beautiful "Voyetra 8"?

Answer: Octave

Octave built monophone synths in the late 70's before releasing their flagship "Voyetra 8" in 1982. They never were successful but their synths still a very nice.

14. Kurzweil's "K2600" is famous for its unique "VAST". What does this stand for?

Answer: variable archtiecture synthesis technology

If you don`t know the Kurzweil at all: The "K2xxx"-series combines sophisticated synthesizer and sampler in one keyboard. Many famous musicians use it live.

15. The market is full of software that emulates classic synthesizers. Which famous software company did release the "Attack" even before Waldorf`s hardware version was available?

Answer: Steinberg

Steinberg also released the "LM-4", a software version of the legendary "LinnDrum" with many improvements and much more flexibility.

Source: Author hexaChord

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