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Roland MKS-50

Analog rack synthesizer
Roland MKS-50

About

Rackmount version of Roland's Alpha Juno synthesizer, combining a digitally controlled oscillator with an analog filter and chorus. Famous for the aggressive 'What The' preset that became the classic Hoover sound of early rave and techno.

Specifications

Polyphony6 voices
SynthesisAnalog / digitally controlled oscillator
Oscillators1 DCO per voice + sub oscillator
Size19" rack, 1U · 3.5 kg

Strong Sides

Hoover sounds10
Bass9
Pads9
Rave / techno10

Sound Reference

Human Resource — Dominator
What The / Hoover sound