4/15/24 Viscount R-64s PCM + Peavey 1300 + DBX 900 (3x 905/903) + Lexicon PCM 70 (small room)

video upload by Cfpp0

"In boca al lupo, ragazza. Ciao! A final test of the recently serviced, perfectly working, very rare, and wonderfully Italian Viscount R-64s PCM 8-bit drum machine before packing it up and sending it off to its new owner. Mix out goes mono to a Mackie submixer to the DBX 900, going through one 905/903 into the next 905/903, with an aux send from the Mackie out to the Peavey 1300 delay going to a third 905/903 set. Those two signals then go to two channels on the Mackie Onyx 1640 mixer, with Lexicon PCM 70 small room reverb on an aux."

ESK - Akai MPC 5000 Delay Looping 2

video upload by Metunar

"Looping session with an old Viscount R64S PCM drumcomputer, ASM Hydrasynth and an Akai MPC 5000 Sampler.
Was again a lot of fun to do this video.
What I did is to use the 4 effect buses of the MPC 5000 with delays with high feedback. So it’s like a 4 channel looper. Interesting is to change the delay time, that results in some digital stutter effect, which are nice.
My Viscount R64S (same as R64) doesn’t work with sync (needs s-trigger clock), so i started and set the tempo manually. Furthermore I used a Filter after the Viscount R64S, because the 50Hz hum was quite loud.
But I like a lot the sounds and the preset beats of this sample drummachine.
No external effects, only soft mastering.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Viscount UFO 61 Intercontinental Vintage 1970s Italian Electronic Combo Organ Synth Test & Demo

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video upload by riffers

This appears to be the first one featured on the site.

"Presets: Flute, Horn, Trumpet, Melodia, String,
Effects: Wha Wha, Vibrato
Drum Machine: Bossa Nova, Slow Rock, Tango, Swing, Beat, Waltz
Additional features: Octave switch, Key Start drum machine, Continued or Accented accompaniment & more

Recently serviced, extensively tested and fully functioning. No burnt or damaged components, sliders cleaned. Excellent cosmetic condition considering its age. Nice patina to the metal parts and teak has aged into a gorgeous amber.

Serial Nº: 42708/025
240 volts, 40 watts"

via this auction

"Recently serviced, extensively tested and fully functioning. No burnt or damaged components, sliders cleaned. Excellent cosmetic condition considering its age. Nice patina to the metal parts and teak has aged into a gorgeous amber."

SN 42708/025

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2/23/24 (DEMO) Viscount R-64s PCM 8-bit drum machine (snare output to delay) + Peavey DDL-3

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video upload by Cfpp0

"This 8-bit Viscount R-64s Italian drum machine just got back from being serviced and is working perfectly. In this video you can see that there are knobs for individual and grouped drum sounds, buttons for cancelling groups of drums, adding or removing the Clap sound, and adding fills. Two or three of the many preset patterns are used. Stereo outputs hard panned in a mixer, so you can hear the machine’s stereo separation. Snare out to the Peavey DDL-3 pedal, panned center."

via this auction

"This Viscount R64S drum machine was made in 1980s Italy, and is much more than a typical “rhythm machine”. It has great 8-bit sample-based drum sounds, can do Techno or hip hop, can waltz and swing, and has 16 TR-808-style buttons to select preset patterns, each with four variations (select 1-4).

With the R-64S and a delay pedal you don’t even need music, but it plays well with others. This has an internal clock and a CLOCK OUT. It also has a CLOCK IN! I used Pamela’s New Workout on it. It has a stereo output, with panning. The snare drum has its own output!"

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#onedrumcomputeraday Drum Synth Videos

video uploads by #onedrumcomputeraday

Playlist:
1. toyo gakki ult sound ds-2

quirky little 70's drum synth made in japan

2. pollard syndrum twin

the pollard syndrum was one of the first commercially available electronic drums. this is the syndrum twin, sometimes called the twindrum - a beautiful drum synthesizer (brain) from 1976 which was part of an electronic drum kit. joe pollard was a session drummer working for the beach boys and other bands.

3. honky tonk music klone kit

sound demo of the quirky klone kit control module. made in the uk 1983 it was a cheap 5 voice alternative to other popular but expensive e-drum solutions of that time. all channels are identical except the snare channel which offers noise. the sound is very limited - followed up by the more flexible klone kit 2. since there's no demo of version 1 I decided to shoot a quick video with proper audio. retail was 299 ukp.

4. elka drumstar 64 (no talking hq audio)

quick demo of all preset patterns from this funky little Italian 80s drum machine.

5. electro harmonix rhythm 12

a short video about the lovely little electro harmonix rhythm 12 vintage analog drum machine from 1976. made in the uk by soundtech and licensed to electro harmonix.

6. rsf sd140 sampling drum machine

I finally managed to shoot a quick video on this super rare french sampling drum machine from 1986 - one of my absolute favorite drum machine of all times :)

7. böhm digital drums m. "digi-rocky" drummachine (no talking hq audio)

audio demo (hq) of all preset patterns (+fills) on this tiny forgotten digital 80s böhm drumbox.

8. electro harmonix drm16 drummachine (no talking hq audio)

short (hq) audio demo of this funky little drumbox from the late 70's

9. soundmaster sd-3 "disco beat" drummachine (no talking hq audio)

quick audio demo of this funky little japanese "stomp box" style disco drum machine from the late 70s.

10. pearl dr-x1

from time to time i have to sell something to make a little room for new stuff ;) so I decided to let this beautiful pearl dr-x 1 go and had to do a quick video before it left my dungeon - I hope you like it, had fun to re-listen and doing a few samples - best, steve

11. lel psr and radel electronic tabla

#onedrumcomputeraday is having a look at the worst digital drum machine ever (?) the russian lel psr in a double feature with the odd indian radel electronic tabla - also featured in a little deconstruction of the arctic sunrise song "forever yours".

12. uno drum - anthology drum libraries

very first & early look at the new & fresh libraries for the ik multimedia uno drum

13. icon design dsm200

last look at my the super rare 80‘s drum synth of icon design ... this one unfortunately had to go 😪 so I decided to create some footage for the world wide web before it's gone ...

14. twisted electrons deton8

checking out the little french 8bit drum machine from twisted electrons

15. dynacord percuter s

a little rough demo of the dynacord percuter s drum module (ca.1985) - including audio demos

16. bme rattlesnake

little jam on the rare bme rattlesnake analog drummachine (ca. 1982)

17. viscount r64s

7/16/23 The sound of a Viscount PCM 64S dying :(please send schematics :)

video upload by Cfpp0

This appears to be the first post to feature the Viscount PCM 64S.

"This rare and feature-packed (trigger in, out, individual snare out, footswitch jacks for break, clap, and start, volume knobs for six categories, 2 clap variation buttons, three percussion cancel buttons) preset pattern drum machine worked fine every time. Yet it wasn’t getting used enough and was put in a storage box and listed on Reverb. It sold, so it got pulled out for a final test (as one does) before shipping. What evil invisible specter lived in that box? Not sure, but it flew this Viscount over the cookoo’s nest and now this once glorious machine just ratchets and glitches. I opened it up and saw no bulging or leaking capacitors or obvious issues. We have a tech who is willing to fix it, and the previous buyer is still willing to buy it once it’s fixed, but we have no schematic. Viscount was an Italian company and restoration of antiquity is one of the many things at which Italians excel. So, if you have a schematic, posso avere? Ti prego!"

Update:

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Oberheim OB-12 Demo & Review

video upload by musictrackjp

"DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE."

Viscount Legend '70s Stage Piano with 1.09 Firmware Update - Overview

video upload by Kraft Music

"Find exclusive Viscount Legend '70s Stage Piano BUNDLES at Kraft Music:
https://www.kraftmusic.com/brands/vis...

Adam Berzowski from Kraft Music shares a performance on the Legend 70's Stage Piano with the 1.09 Firmware Update from Viscount.

00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Basic features
01:30 - Acoustic Pianos
04:00 - Electric Pianos
06:31 - Synths, Pads and more
09:20 - Editing on an iPad

The Viscount Legend '70s line offers a unique range of digital pianos with a vintage aesthetic. Designed to let the musician customize their instrument, these digital pianos feature sound engine modules that can be swapped and exchanged, allowing pianists to create the instrument that best suits their needs and tastes. The Legend '70s line offers three variations: the 73-key Legend '70s Compact, weighing 35 pounds, the 88-key Legend '70s Artist, weighing 42 pounds, and the 88-key wooden keyboard Legend '70s Artist-W, also weighing 42 pounds. All models come with a free editor that makes it easy to modify parameters and settings.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Viscount Legend '70s stage piano bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new stage piano, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Gem Equinox & Gem S2 layer control by ZOA sequencer in random play

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Last year's day improvisation performance for Gem Equinox and Gem S2 layer in random sequence with ZOA iOS app | for Generalmusic lovers...
Viscount EFX100 reverb
Montarbo DREV 128 echo"

Viscount Oberheim OB-12 Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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Vintage Drum Machine Sample Packs via Samples From Mars

video uploads by Samples From Mars

Playlist:

MPC MPC1 From Mars
Oberheim DMX From Mars
Dr Bohm Factory and Custom Patterns
Art of Bohm
Korg Minipops Snacks From Mars
Yamaha MR10 From Mars
Viscount From Mars

The Rare 'Italian Lindrum' The Viscount R64 is one of the most mysterious drum machines we've ever sampled. There's little to no information about it online, and by some accounts there are less than 10 functional units left in existence 😳

Our pack includes 320 Loops and 240 One Shot samples from the Viscount:
https://samplesfrommars.com/products/...

See https://samplesfrommars.com for the rest.

Oberheim OB-12 Synthesizer

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"COLDRIVER RAVIN" (live session #4 / virtual concert, A Tangerine Dream Xperience homage suite)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"'COLDRIVER RAVIN' is an original hypotic title created from the NRSynth Moog Modular big Ancestor bass sounds. This is a Tangerine Dream "live style 1977" homage concerts.
- 1 LEFT : Kurtz "E" Mindfields : Moog sub37 (overdrive & delay MXR), SynthR3 Mono (ARP 2600 filter), OB3 Oberheim Organ, Arturia "Synclavier & Solina VST on KX88.
-2 CENTER : Kurtz "C" Mindfields : NRSynth Moog Modular big Ancestor (+ Steiner Parker filter) & ARP Ancestor, SynthR4 master sequencer (960 type sequencer mode), SynthR3 Arpeggiator, Hansy Mellotron.
- 3 RIGHT : Kurtz "P" Mindfields : NRSynth Moog Modular, ARP Pro-Soloist, Hansy Mister M (Mellotron Brass), Rhodes on A90 Ex.
Recorded & Mixed on Sequoia 15 / M32 Midas.
"Coldriver Ravin"" composed by jean-Luc Briançon (Aka Kurtz Mindfields).
Thanks to Stephen Ingrand & Remy Wasselin.
Links :
Bandcamp : https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

An Extensive Overview Of Vintage Italian Drum Machines

video upload by HAINBACH

"I visited the Museo Del Synth Marchigiano again and had a look at all the drum machines they have in their huge collection. According to Riccardo Pietroni of the Museo its a good 80% of all rhythm instruments produced in the Italy. Featuring machines by Elgam, Eko, Farfisa, Viscount, Crumar, Godwin and many many more. Patrons get a huge soundpack, so sub over here: http://patreon.com/hainbach"

COSMIC LANE, Pt. 1 (live sessions / virtual concert, A tangerine Dream Xperience homage)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

Update: Part 2 here

"'Cosmic lane, Pt.1' is an original title created from my SynthR4 demo works. This is a Tangerine Dream 'live style 1977' homage concerts. What a psychedelic period !

- LEFT : Kurtz "E" Mindfields : Minimoog Model D (overdrive & delay MXR), Synthr4 paraphonic (JP6 filter), Mister M Hansi (Mellotron Choir/Brass) on KX88, OB3 Oberheim Organ, Arturia 'Mellotron piano' VST on KX88.

-CENTER : Kurtz "C" Mindfields : SynthR4 stéréo sequencer (based on Cherokree patch personnal sequence), Arturia Solina & CS80 VST on SL73 Studio logic, Arturia Modular Moog (Gong & bass flanged) on A90,

- RIGHT : Kurtz "P" Mindfields : Retro One NRSynth, Moog Sub37, ARP Pro-Soloist (Flûte), Hansy Mister M (mellotron Strings/Cello / Harpsi & Strings pad), on A90 Ex, SynthR4 Paraphonic (Poly6 Filter on SL61 Studio logic), SynthR3 (Sync Solo sound).

Recorded & Mixed on Sequoia 15 / M32 Midas.

'Cosmic Lane, pt.1' composed by jean-Luc Briançon (Aka Kurtz Mindfields).

Thanks to Rémy Wasselin."

Bandcamp : https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/

Oberheim's Lost Classic: The OB12 - Synth and Software

video upload by synthandsoftware

"Synth and Software presents: Oberheim's Lost Classic - The OB12. Mark Jenkins profiles a synth that continues to divide opinion after 20 years"

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Some of the divide comes from the OB12 being a Viscount virtual analog. Viscount licensed the Oberheim name.

Sound demos come in at 5:36. It kind of reminds me of an Akai AX-60 in character more than a vintage Oberheim. I actually own both, and vintage Oberheim. It has a similar edge to the AX-60. The OB-12 does excel at pads and warm strings. It's an intersting synth.

SOUNDMIT 2021 - LEONARDO GABRIELLI - A FAMILY AFFAIR Live - @Viscount International

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"Durante il #soundmit 2021, parte dei live che abbiamo potuto vedere e sentire, sono stati prodotti dal collettivo MACCHINE NOSTRE, ensemble di musicisti strettamente legati al MUSEO DEL SYNTH. Una serie di video girati in alcune delle location mozzafiato di #macerata come il Palazzo Buonaccorsi che vediamo in questo video.

In questa live dal titolo 'A Family Affair' ritroviamo Leonardo Gabrielli alla guida di un nuovissimo #viscount LEGEND 70's e di un Viscount #oberheim OB-12.

A family affair perchè Gabrielli è figlio d'arte: mentre Leo è una delle menti dietro al progetto LEGEND 70's, l'OB-12 fu progettato negli anni 2000 da suo padre!"

Googlish:

"During the #soundmit 2021, part of the live shows that we could see and hear were produced by the MACCHINE NOSTRE collective, an ensemble of musicians closely linked to the SYNTH MUSEUM. A series of videos shot in some of the breathtaking locations of #macerata such as Palazzo Buonaccorsi that we see in this video.

In this live entitled "A Family Affair" we find Leonardo Gabrielli driving a brand new #viscount LEGEND 70's and a Viscount #oberheim OB-12.

A family affair because Gabrielli is a son of art: while Leo is one of the minds behind the LEGEND 70's project, the OB-12 was designed in the 2000s by his father!"

SOUNDMIT 2021 - LEGEND 70's il PIANO MODULARE immaginato da VISCOUNT - Intervista a L.Gabrielli

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"Immaginate un pianoforte elettronico MODULARE dove poter cambiare e aggiornare i MODULI SONORI potendo scegliere da una lunga e bella lista.

Al SOUNDMIT 2021 abbiamo ospitato il Dott. Leonardo Gabrielli, una delle menti dietro questo ambizioso progetto, che ci ha raccontato TUTTI i segreti del LEGEND 70's!"

Googlish:

"Imagine a MODULAR electronic piano where you can change and update SOUND MODULES being able to choose from a long and beautiful list.

At SOUNDMIT 2021 we hosted Dr. Leonardo Gabrielli, one of the minds behind this ambitious project, who told us ALL the secrets of the LEGEND 70's!"

Viscount Synth-8 Virtual Analog Module for Legend '70s Stage Pianos

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video upload by Viscount International

Note the above video is from May, 2021.

"A new module has been released! This demo was recorded entirely using the SINTH-8 module of the Legend '70s with a multitrack recorder.

We have played some of the 128 presets of this module. The drum track is acquired via VST. The bass, pads, leads and arpeggiators are hilighted to appreciate the sounds of this fantastic Virtual Analog synthesizer! www.legend70s.com"

And a user demo from July (Synth-8 comes in at at 9:06):

Viscount Legend '70s - New Virtual Analog Synth module @MeXKeys
video upload by marcoballa

"just a very quick taste of the production unit (my first video was with a prototype). and the new synth unit too!"

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You can see how these worked in this 2020 NAMM post.

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Oberheim/Viscount OB-12 & Korg Wavestation A/D Live Jams by Aquifex

Aquifex04 · Aquifex - Oberheim/Viscount OB-12 live jam - one synth/all parts 051021

"Live loops created from a Oberheim/Viscount OB-12 into Loopy HD on the iPad, mixed down live to a stereo track. All FX are internal on the OB-12. Keys used were OB-12 and the TheoryBoard."

Aquifex04 · Aquifex - Korg Wavestation A/D live jam - one synth/all parts 051021

"Live loops created from a Korg Wavestation A/D into Loopy HD on the iPad, mixed down live to a stereo track. All FX are internal on the WS A/D. Keys used were KeyStep 37 and the TheoryBoard."

VISCOUNT LEGEND and the HAMMOND ORGAN controls

video by Woody Piano Shack

"Tour and demo of the VISCOUNT LEGEND LIVE clonewheel organ and tutorial for the controls and features of the real HAMMOND B3 ORGAN, and other classic tonewheel organs such as Hammond A100, C3, M100 etc."

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