General Music SK760 Power Station- World Keyboard Early 1990's - Black

Rare/vintage GENERAL MUSIC SK760 Power Station- World Keyboard

Made in Italy

 Great for the composer/arranger/solo musician

Comes with original disks and user’s manual, keyboard stand and bench

Many advanced features ahead of its times

Mint condition-used in home studio only

The General Music (GEM) SK760 Power Station (often referred to as part of the "World Keyboard" series or simply SK76/SK760) is a rare, vintage Italian-made synthesizer workstation from the late 1990s, aimed at professional arrangers and keyboardists. It is a 76-key semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive, and aftertouch-enabled instrument that served as a high-end alternative to Korg and Roland workstations of that era. Key Features and Specifications:

• Sound Engine: Contains over 1000 sounds, featuring high-quality samples of grand pianos, Rhodes, electric pianos, and strings. It is known for its "analog" modeling, including sounds reminiscent of the ARP2600, OBX, and Elka Synthex.
• Arranger/Sequencer: Features a powerful, "Powerstation" arranger section with RASS (Realtime Audio Style System) styles that utilize audio tracks.
• Storage & Memory: Includes a built-in 2 GB Hard Disk (preloaded with sounds and songs) and a 2 MB basic RAM, which is expandable to 32 MB. It supports loading various file types, including Wave, Aiff, Akai S1000/3000, and Kurzweil samples.
• Editing: Offers a powerful graphical "edit sound" interface.
• Connectivity: Optional SCSI port available for external storage. 

Context and Rarity:

• Origin: Made in Italy, the SK760 is part of the GEM "Sk" series, with the SK760 being a 76-key version of the "Power Station" series, which also included the 88-key SK880.
• Usage: It is considered a "rare" find on the vintage market

General Perception:
It is regarded as a powerful gem of the 1990s that bridges the gap between traditional arrangers and professional workstations, particularly appreciated for its "World" sounds and authentic piano samples.