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Architecture

Akai Conventional Comparisons

Synopsis Media Physical Interface Architecture Components Resource
Block Diagram.
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Architecture Comparison

Model Multitimbral Polyphony Unison Architecture
AX80 no 8 no DCO1+DCO2->VCF->HPF->VCA
AX60 2 (split) 6 yes VCO->VCF->HPF->VCA
AX73 no 6 yes VCO->VCF->HPF->VCA
VX90 no 6 yes VCO->VCF->HPF->VCA
VX600 6 6 no VCO1+VCO2->VCF->HPF->VCA