Queen Radio Ga Ga ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound

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"(c)2007-24 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

One of my favorite songs from the 80s.
Radio Ga Ga by Queen from the album The Works (1984)
Written by Roger Taylor

featured the Oberheim OB-Xa, the Oberheim Matrix-1000, the Oberheim Xk, the Yamaha Reface CP and the PPG wave 2.2 (in the original song is the bassline made with the Roland Jupiter-8 arpeggiator)

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."

The most underrated Analog Synthesizer - Oberheim Matrix-1000

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-23 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

I have the Oberheim Matrix-1000 analog synthesizer since the 90s. He was one of my first synths ever. It is a very powerful polyphonic analog synthesizer with a variety of options for influencing the sound. Analog sounds are a lightness but also sounds that one would rather attribute to a hybrid synthesizer.

You hear a single sound demo without additional effects. The chords are similar in order not to be distracted by playing technique and you can fully concentrate on the sound character. The sounds are all from the RetroSound Set that I programmed a few years ago. It includes 100 new sounds for the Matrix-1000 and Matrix-6/6R

00 - 39 Pad & Strings
40 - 43 Choir & Vocal
44 - 50 Brass
51 - 56 Bass
57 - 71 Lead
72 - 75 Organ
76 - 83 Acoustic
84 - 93 Effect
94 - 99 Sequence

You can load the midi file in your sequencer software, play the file and the synth received the sound data and overwrite the the first sound bank (0-99) with the new sounds.

You can buy the soundset here with paypal:
https://py.pl/1XL1gf"

Common sense tip: always check the date of posts before purchasing anything. If it's an older post it may no longer be available.  Check with the seller before buying to be safe.  MATRIXSYNTH share's what's out there.  The point of this post is the demo not the presets.  The presets are there for those interested.

Oberheim Matrix-1000 Analog Synthesizer (1987) RetroSound Soundscapes soundbank

RetroSound

"(c)2007-20 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

Oberheim Matrix-1000 Analog Synthesizer from the year 1987

The small Oberheim with the big sound!
Very underrated analog synthesizer module from Oberheim with six voices, two DCOs per voice, 24 dB low pass filter and complex matrix modulation like the big brothers Matrix-12 and Xpander.

The demo shows some sounds fom the RetroSound soundbank for the Oberheim Matrix-1000, Matrix-6 and Matrix-6R. I used often the Modulation Matrix for complex sounds and the most sounds you can modulate with the wheel in realtime.

Oberheim Matrix RetroSound-Set for Matrix-1000/ 6/ 6R
sound-list:
00 - 39 Pad & String Sounds
40 - 43 Choir & Vocal Sounds
44 - 50 Brass Sounds
51 - 56 Bass Sounds
57 - 71 Lead Sounds
72 - 75 Organ Sounds
76 - 83 Acoustic Sounds
84 - 93 Effect Sounds
94 - 99 Sequencer Sounds

You can load the midi file in your sequencer software, play the file and the synth received the sound data and overwrite the the first sound bank (0-99) with the new sounds.

I will send the soundfile (midi-file SMF) to your mail adress. payment only over paypal.

I play in the demo only single sounds (no multitracking or sound stacking) and I used here a bit Reverb and Delay. Some bass patches are triggered by The OB-Xk arpeggiator.

RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
All is for free. If you like my work, so can you support me with a donation or a purchase of my music albums. Thank you!"

UVI Ob Legacy - The legendary Oberheim sound for your studio - OB-Xa, OB-X, Matrix

Published on Sep 18, 2017 RetroSound

"(c) 2017 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

In june 2017 I drove over 1200 kilometers with my Oberheim OB-X , the OB-Xa and the Matrix-1000 to Paris in the UVI headquarter for sampling works for the new OB Legacy software. You can find a lot legendary Oberheim sounds in OB Legacy and a lot more.

UVI Ob Legacy
One of the most prolific figures in synthesizer history is the maverick engineer and designer Tom Oberheim. His efforts can be heard across hundreds of albums, decades of pioneering instrument designs, and experienced through conveniences we take for granted on a daily basis including preset memory and MIDI. His influence is as great as any and his designs have stood the test of time better than most, with models in production today that have changed little in over 40 years. The sound of his instruments is distinct and inherently musical, with a character that's often described as "lush" and "massive", and rightly so.

UVI Ob Legacy is the legendary and authentic Oberheim Sound for your studio.

more info here: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi"

Oberheim Xk keyboard controller arpeggiator (1986)

Published on Aug 13, 2014 RetroSound

"(c) 2014 vintage gear demo by RetroSound

Oberheim Xk keyboard controller from the year 1986
The OB-Xk is a midi keyboard controller with a complex arpeggiator, chord memory functions and a lot more

used synth: Oberheim Matrix-1000 analog synthesizer module"

Oberheim Matrix-1000 "Blackbox"

Published on Jun 6, 2014 RetroSound·289 videos

"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all sounds: Oberheim Matrix-1000 analog synthesizer module from the year 1988
recording: multi-track
fx: reverb and delay

I used some sounds from the RetroSound Matrix-1000 soundbank.
You can buy this soundbank here: http://directpaylink.com/?id=1391PZQPP"

Oberheim Matrix Synth RetroSound Bank

Available at RetroSound

Catch some of RetroSound's Matrix demos here (scroll for posts).

Oberheim Matrix-1000 "Blackbox"

"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
all sounds: Oberheim Matrix-1000 Analog Synthesizer (1988)
recording: multi-track
fx: delay and reverb"

via Marko on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Oberheim Matrix-1000 Analog Synthesizer (1987)

Published on Jul 24, 2013 retrosound72·233 videos

"(c) 2013 vintage synthesizer single sound demo by RetroSound

Oberheim Matrix-1000 Analog Synthesizer from the year 1987

The small Oberheim with the big sound! Very underrated analog synthesizer module from Oberheim with six voices, two DCOs per voice, 24 dB low pass filter and matrix modulation like the big brothers Matrix-12 and Xpander.

the demo shows self-programmed and factory sounds."

Vintage Synthesizers I Oberheim Matrix-1000

Published on Feb 19, 2013 MusicMarketingTV·452 videos

"A voyage into the heart of the Oberheim Matrix-1000 analog synthesizer from the year 1987.
Exploration by Marko Ettlich (RetroSound)

6 voices
2 oscillators per voice saw, triangle, square variable pulse width, fm
resonant filter 24dB/oct lowpass filter
2 LFOs
1000 sounds

used by Apollo 440, Moby, Fatboy Slim, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Faithless and many more"

pure Oberheim Matrix-1000

pure Oberheim Matrix-1000 by RetroSound II

(c) 2012 single sound demo by RetroSound
all sounds: Oberheim Matrix-1000 Analog Synthesizer

via Marko Ettlich on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Electro Harmonix - Electric Mistress Deluxe Flanger

YouTube via retrosound72 | October 20, 2010

"vintage gerar demo by RetroSound.de

Electro Harmonix Deluxe Analog Flanger Filter Matrix (1989)
demo of the different settings
demo synth: SCI Prophet -600"

Oberheim Matrix-1000 + Roland JD-800 + Moog Taurus 1

YouTube via retrosound72 — May 19, 2010 — "vintage synth demo track by RetroSound

digital pad sounds: Roland JD-800
bassline: Oberheim Matrix-1000, sequenced by the MFB Step64 step sequencer
drums: Roland TR-606
deep bass: Moog Taurus 1 bass pedal"

Oberheim Matrix-1000 + Roland JD-800

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

bassline: Oberheim Matrix-1000 analog synth module, sequenced by the MFB Step64 step sequencer and transposed by the DX7 II
pads, analog strings and digital sounds: Roland JD-800
drums: Roland TR-606
FX: reverb and delay"

Oberheim Cyclone Arpeggiator

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage gear demo by RetroSound

Oberheim Perf/x Cyclone Midi Arpeggiator (1988)
The rare Cyclone integrates the conceps of arpeggiation, sequencing and Midi rhythm driving. The Cyclone is pure fun!

- MIDI clock sync and "Tapped Tempo" from footswitch
- 16 ROM and 16 RAM programs
- up to three arpeggios simultaneously
- Arpeggiated patterns can cloned, transposed, repeated and inverted...
- record-buffer for rhythmic or pitch data
- continuous controller input to transmute notes
- and many more...

sound: Oberheim Matrix-1000 analog synthesizer module

If you need also a arpeggiator, I sell my nice yellow Waldorf Gecko Midi Arpeggiator on ebay"


via this auction

"An arpeggiator is a device that breaks an incoming chord down into a single note line and repeats the line
rhythmically in accordance with a preset program. This feature is the Gekko's primary function. You can determine the repetition rate, duration of the notes and the tonal range of the generated notes


Arpeggio down: All notes are generated in descending order.

Arpeggio up: All notes are generated in ascending order.

Alternate: All notes are generated alternating in ascending and escending order.

Octave down: Extends the range by the next lower octave.

Octave up: Extends the range by the next higher octave.

1 Octave: Sets the tonal range to one octave.

Gate half: Sets the duration of the note to half the note's value.

Gate double: Sets the duration of the note to twice the note's value.

Legato: Sets the duration of the note to the note’s value.

Clock 1/8: Sets the repetition rate to an 8th note.

Clock 1/16: Sets the repetition rate to a 16th note.

Clock 1/32: Sets the repetition rate to a 32th note.

Tempo down: Reduces the tempo in 1-BPM increments.

Tempo up: Increases the tempo in 1- BPM increments.

120 BPM: Sets the tempo to 120 BPM.

Hold Mode: Switches the Hold Mode on and off. When Hold Mode is activated, the arpeggio continues to play after you release the chord. Once you play another chord, the notes of this chord are arpeggiated"

Roland JD-800 + Yamaha DX-7 + Oberheim Matrix-1000 + TR-707

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo track by RetroSound

sweeping pad sounds: Roland JD-800
sample/hold bass sequence: Oberheim Matrix-1000 (played with the DX-7 II)
digital fx sounds: Yamaha DX-7 II FD
drums: Roland TR-707


Unfortunately it came by the youtube sound compression to a few unwanted digital noises in the sound."

Oberheim Matrix-1000 Analog Synthesizer by RetroSound

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

some typical bass and sequencer sounds from the Oberheim Matrix-1000 Analog Synthesizer, sequenced by the MFB Step64 step sequencer
drums: Roland TR-707"

Roland JD-800 + Oberheim Matrix-1000 + Roland TR-707 (part2)

YouTube via retrosound72

Part 1 previously posted here.

"synth demo by RetroSound

bassline: Oberheim Matrix-1000, triggered by the MFB Step64 step sequencer
drums: Roland TR-707
fx sounds and pads: Roland JD-800

hand-played"

Roland JD-800 + Oberheim Matrix-1000 + Roland TR-707

YouTube via retrosound72.
"synth demo by RetroSound

bassline: Oberheim Matrix-1000, triggered by the MFB Step64 step sequencer
drums: Roland TR-707
fx sounds and pads: Roland JD-800

hand-played

more info: www.retrosound.de"

Sequential Circuits Prophet VS + Oberheim Matrix-1000

YouTube via retrosound72.
"short demo track by RetroSound

bassline: Oberheim Matrix-1000, triggered by the MFB Step64 step sequencer
drums: Roland TR-707
other sounds: SCI Prophet VS

more info: www.retrosound.de"