Because of its advanced features the S2 workstation was called a true music processor. In 1992 the first S-S2 series workstation was introduced to the public – it comprised a filter and GEM digital sound chip which made it possible to synthesize a complex musical palette. Synthex included an 8-voice polyphony, programmable settings, 5-octave keyboard, joystick with dedicated LFO, programmable real-time sequencer and MIDI functions for later versions. The instrument stood out owing to its carefully elaborated design and innovative assembly. In 1989 prestigious ELKA brand, which became famous thanks to its Synthex synthesizer, popular in wide musical circles joined the company. In 1970 the first product of the brand was released - a compact mixer with an amplifier. In 1969 Matthew Galanti founded LEM (Laboratorio Elettro Musicale) the production of which was based on the development of sound amplifiers, and later on acoustic systems. In 1962 Mini Gem electric organ appeared - small and portable. In the future Antonio Galanti's business was handed over to his brother Matthew, an engineer who established the GEM (Galanti Egidio Mondaino S.r.l) which began to produce the first electric organs in Italy. The brand took roots in Fabrica di Fisarmoniche dei Fratellig GALANTI company founded by Antonio Galanti in 1890 and specializing in the production of accordions. The manufacturer of electronic musical instruments has come a long way. However since 1993 all of the products have been branded with a Generalmusic inscription.

Generalmusic also put to good use such companies as Wurlitzer, Schulz & Pollmann, Ahlborn. Generalmusic comprises 3 renowned brands: GEM since 1959 which became famous owing to the hard drives and CD-ROM introduction in its electronic musical equipment as well as to successful WS series LEM studio high-tech loudspeakers and mixers ELKA producing amplifiers for guitars and portable P.A. The brand has deep historical roots however officially the name Generalmusic was approved only in 1994.

The largest Italian company Generalmusic specializes in the production of digital and acoustic pianos, organs, synthesizers, arrangers, workstations and accessories.

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