RetroSound Studio Tour: Vintage Hardware Sampler from the 80s

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"RetroSound Studio Tour: Classic Hardware Sampler from the 1980s

In this episode of RetroSound Studio, I explore legendary vintage hardware samplers that shaped early digital music production. From professional 8-bit and 12-bit studio machines to iconic toy sampling keyboards, these instruments defined the sound of 1980s electronic music, hip-hop, experimental, and synth-based production.

The E-mu Emulator II became one of the most iconic 8-bit samplers ever produced, known for its warm analog filters and unmistakable character. The E-mu Emax brought professional sampling to more studios with its gritty 12-bit sound. The PPG Waveterm, paired with the PPG Wave system, represents one of the earliest digital sampling and wavetable workstations in synthesizer history.

On the experimental side, the Casio SK-1 and Yamaha VSS-200 introduced affordable lo-fi sampling to a generation of musicians, becoming cult classics for their crunchy digital tone and creative limitations.

These vintage samplers shaped genres such as synth-pop, early hip-hop, industrial, experimental electronic music, ambient, and film scoring. Today, they remain highly sought after by producers and collectors researching vintage hardware samplers, 80s sampling technology, Emulator II sound, Emax workflow, PPG Waveterm history, and lo-fi sampling keyboards.

If you are interested in classic digital sampling, early electronic music production, or rare retro studio gear, this RetroSound Studio episode offers an in-depth look at some of the most influential samplers ever built."

The Vintage Sampler:
0:07 E-MU Emulator II
4:43 E-MU Emax SE
8:38 PPG Waveterm A
11:20 KORG DSS-1
11:57 CASIO SK-1
13:03 YAMAHA VSS-200

RetroSound Studio Tour: Vintage Digital Synthesizers

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"RetroSound Studio Tour:
Legendary Vintage Digital & Hybrid Synthesizers of the 80s and early 90s

In this episode of RetroSound Studio, I explore classic digital synthesizers that revolutionized electronic music production during the 80s and early 90s. From FM synthesis and wavetable synthesis to vector synthesis, PD synthesis, vitual analog and Roland’s LA synthesis, these instruments introduced a new generation of sound design and defined the sonic identity of an era.

The Yamaha DX7 became one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time, defining FM electric pianos and metallic digital textures. The PPG Wave pioneered wavetable synthesis, laying the foundation for modern digital sound engines. The Sequential Prophet VS introduced vector synthesis, allowing dynamic blending between digital waveforms. The Roland D-50 shaped late-80s pop and film scoring with its LA synthesis architecture, while the Roland JD-800 brought hands-on control back to digital synthesis in the 1990s.

These digital synthesizers shaped genres such as synth-pop, new wave, ambient, house, techno, trance, and film music. Today, they remain highly sought after by producers, collectors, and sound designers researching vintage digital synthesizers, 80s keyboard sounds, virtual analog, classic FM synthesis, and wavetable history."

The Digital & Hybrid Synths:
0:07 Sequential Prophet VS
4:39 PPG wave 2.2
10:36 Yamaha DX7 II FD
14:56 Yamaha DX11
16:39 Casio CZ-101
19:29 Casio VZ-1
21:21 Roland JD-800
26:40 Roland D-50 / D-550
28:00 Korg Wavestation EX / SR
31:24 Korg DW-8000 / EX-8000
32:42 Roland M-VS1
35:57 Kawai K5000R
38:57 Waldorf Microwave
39:44 Waldorf Microwave II XT
41:15 Clavia Nord Modular
41:59 Yamaha AN1x
44:36 Roland JV-1080
45:33 Ensoniq SQ-80
46:23 Quasimidi Raven Max
47:42 Korg Z1

Full Studio Tour playlist:

1010music Bento Meet Vintage Synthesizer Studio

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A journey into integrating the 1010music bento into a vintage synthesizer studio is embarked upon. The seamless blending of modern sampling and sequencing capabilities with classic analog warmth is explored.

After familiarising myself with my new toy from 1010music last week, the next step was to integrate it into my existing setup in a meaningful way. Bento takes over the work of the drummachine (LM1 samples), the control and recording of the Juno-106 and Casio CZ-101. I deliberately chose not to use a PC, I let Bento do the most things. Even the processing and effects.

Interested?
❤️ I have the 1010music bento in my Thomann shop: https://thmn.to/thocf/h9izhzc4wh

Demo Tracks by RetroSound:
0:06 bento and Roland Juno-106
2:12 bento and Casio CZ-101
4:55 bento and Roland Juno-106
7:45 bento and Roland Juno-106

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The unique sound of the Casio CZ-101 Synthesizer

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One of my favorite tracks by Yanni - The Rain Must Fall from the album Chameleon Days (1988)

Here covered with CASIO CZ-101 PD Synthesizer (1985)
I use self-programmed sounds and presets

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."

Best of CASIO CZ-101

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The Best of Casio CZ-101 Synthesizer
all synthesizer sounds: CASIO CZ-101 (1984)
drums: Boss DR-55, Roland TR-707, Roland TR-808 , Linndrum, Simmons SDS-8

Setlist:
0:06 Intro
0:16 Dancing
0:48 80s Music Party
1:03 Strange
1:14 Machine Run 1
1:40 Mobility
1:53 Islands
2:08 Machine Run 2
2:22 Take A Break
2:35 Waverider
2:44 Alert
2:56 Cut Off
3:11 Swimming
3:23 CZ Duett
3:33 Sub Bass
3:48 Oberheimi
4:12 Drama
4:20 DCW Sweep
4:27 Wave Police

The CASIO CZ Synthesizer from the year 1984 is a very interesting synth. Here can you find the full CASIO CZ playlist with single sound demos, sound tutorials and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The CASIO CZ playlist:"

The CASIO CZ-101 Cosmo Synthesizer - ShockWave

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The CASIO CZ-101 Synthesizer from the year 1984 is a very interesting synth and one of my digital synth favorites.

All sounds came from the CASIO CZ-101. All self-programmed sounds.

Here can you find the full CASIO CZ playlist with single sound demos, sound tutorials and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy."

The wonderful sound of the CASIO CZ-101 Cosmo Synthesizer

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The CASIO CZ-101 Synthesizer from the year 1984 is a very interesting synth and one of my digital synth favorites.

All sounds came from the CASIO CZ-101. All self-programmed sounds.
drums: E-MU Samples
The track is a recreation of a Yanni track."

Addtiional Casio CZ tracks by RetroSound:

CASIOJUPI - How bring you the Jupiter-8 sound in a Casio CZ synthesizer

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It´s an experiment that show how can bring expensive sounds in cheap synths. It`s all about sound programming. Try it!
Featured with the great song from The Cars - Heartbeat City from the year 1984
Cool down. Sure is the CZ no Jupiter-8. But... ;)

The CASIO CZ Synthesizer from the year 1984 is a very interesting synth. Here can you find the full CASIO CZ playlist with single sound demos, sound tutorials and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy."

CASIO VL-1 - VL TONE (1981) The Synthesizer in the Pocket Calculator - How make own sounds?

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The VL-Tone from the year 1981 is a combination of a calculator, a synthesizer and sequencer.
price (1981): 69,99 $
The Synthesizer is programmable. LSI-chip (NEC D1867G)
- square oscillator
- low pass filter
- ADSR envelope

The video shows the ADSR Synthesizer function. You can create easy own cool sounds with 8bit charme.
In the demo track I used only self programmed sounds, including the drums.

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CASIOmoog - How bring you the deep Moog Bass sound in a cheap Casio CZ-101 synthesizer?

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Synthesizer Sound Tutorial (CASIO CZ Synthesizer Series)
I want to show how can bring expensive sounds in cheap synths.
It`s all about good sound programming. The deep Moog Bass sound is one of the most iconic sounds in history of synthesizers. Sure is the Casio CZ no Moog. But you can create also on cheap and underrated synths useful sounds with soul. Try it.

The sound chart can you find at the end of the video.
The patch feature 2 different moog bass sounds (2 lines)
You can play one sound (1+1) or both sounds in combination. (line1+2)

No external fx, compression or eq used. The pure sound.

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CASIO SK-1 Sampling Keyboard (1985)

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"My first Sampler. The CASIO SK-1 from the year 1985. The beginning of all.
So much memories. So much fun!

Polyphony: 4 notes
8-bit sampling 1,4 sec., 9,35 kHz frequency, loop function
additive synthesis (harmonics (16', 8', 5 1/3', 4', 2 2/3', 2', 1 3/5', 1 1/3', 1')
13 type-presets EG ready to go for all syntheses with settings of attack, sustain and release combinations
ROM: 8 PCM sounds, 11 rhythms (256 kb ROM)
Sequencer Memory: 400 events, 3 tracks
2x Solo Mode, Chord Mode
Vibrato, Portamento

Demo Track:
all sounds: Casio SK-1 Sampling Keyboard (1985)
drums: Casio SK-1 Sampling Keyboard (1985)
recording: multi-track without MIDI, played by hand
fx: reverb

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Casio CZ-101 PD Synthesizer (1984) ~~WaveRider~~

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all synthesizer sounds: CASIO CZ-101 Phase Distortion Synthesizer from the year 1984
drums: Emax samples
recording: multi-track, played by hand
fx: reverb and delay

CZ-101 spec:
8 voices; Oscillators: 2 per voice (DCO, DCW, DCA); Keyboard: 49 mini-keys without velocity and aftertouch; Memory: 16 preset, 16 user, 16 external cartridge; MIDI; Date: 1984

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CASIO CZ-101 PD-Synthesizer (1984) *The Underdog*

Published on Mar 3, 2020 RetroSound

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all synthesizer sounds: CASIO CZ-101 Phase Distortion Synthesizer from the year 1984
drums: LinnDrum 1982
recording: multi-track
fx: reverb and delay

CZ-101 spec:
8 voices; Oscillators: 2 per voice (DCO, DCW, DCA); Keyboard: 49 mini-keys without velocity and aftertouch; Memory: 16 preset, 16 user, 16 external cartridge; MIDI; Date: 1984

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CASIO CZ-101 PD Synthesizer (1984) RetroSound Soundscapes part1

Published on Jan 16, 2019 RetroSound

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The CASIO CZ-101 Phase Distortion Synthesizer is from the year 1986. The sound character is typical for PD synthesis, a bit FM like but more warm.

This demo shows some self-made PD sounds.

CZ-101 spec:
8 voices; Oscillators: 2 per voice (DCO, DCW, DCA); Keyboard: 49 mini-keys without velocity and aftertouch; Memory: 16 preset, 16 user, 16 external cartridge; MIDI; Date: 1986"

CASIOPROPHET - How to bring you the Prophet-5 sync sound in a Casio CZ synthesizer

Published on Aug 2, 2018 RetroSound

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Sound tutorial (or more a experiment) that want to show how can bring expensive sounds in cheap synths. It`s all about good sound programming. The famous Sequential Prophet-5 sync sound is one of the most iconic sounds in history of synthesizers. Sure is the Casio CZ no Prophet . The Prophet-5 is fantastic with unique sound. A real classic and analog beauty. But you can create also on cheap and underrated synths sounds with legendary soul. Try it."

How to bring you the crazy cat in your CASIO CZ Synthesizer - vocal sound tutorial

Published on Jun 4, 2018 RetroSound

"(c) 2018 vintage synthesizer sound tutorial by RetroSound

Vocal sound tutorial with the CASIO CZ series.

The tutorial works with all CASIO CZ models. The synthesis is identical.
Enjoy!"

CASIOMOOG - How to bring you the 4000$ Minimoog sound in a 200$ Casio CZ synthesizer

Published on Apr 10, 2018 RetroSound

"(c) 2018 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

Sound tutorial (or more a experiment) that want to show how can bring expensive sounds in cheap synths. It`s all about good sound programming. The famous Moog bass sound is one of the most iconic sounds in history of synthesizers.

Sure is the Casio CZ no Minimoog. The Minimoog is fantastic with unique sound. A real classic and analog beauty. But you can create also on cheap and underrated synths sounds with legendary soul. Try it."

How to bring you the famous 70s analog stringensemble sound in a Casio CZ synthesizer

Published on Feb 27, 2018 RetroSound

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part. 3 of the CASIO CZ sound tutorial [more posts here]
The famous 70s stringensemble sound.

Sure the CASIO CZ is no Solina or Logan but the sound very like the Farfisa String Orchestra or Elec String Orchestra.

It´s an experiment that show how can bring expensive sounds in cheap synths. It`s all about good sound programming.

The lush 70s string ensemble sound is one of the most iconic sounds in history of synthesizers with soul. Try it.

I used a bit Lexicon MPX delay and Roland SRV reverb here.

With a EHX small stone phase shifter can you create Jarre soundscapes."

How to bring you the 10.000$ Yamaha CS-80 sound in a 200$ Casio CZ synthesizer

Published on Feb 20, 2018 RetroSound

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The feedback to my last Casioheim video was so big so I want to make another sound tutorial with one the most famous sounds from the expensive Yamaha CS-80. The vangelic synthbrass sound.

It`s an experiment that show how can bring expensive sounds in cheap synths. It`s all about good sound programming.

The famous CS-80 synth brass sound is one of the most iconic sounds in history of synthesizers. Used by Vangelis in the Bladerunner soundtrack. Sure is the Casio CZ no CS-80. The CS-80 is fantastic with unique sound. But you can create also on cheap and underrated synths sounds with legendary soul. Try it.

I used a bit Lexicon MPX delay and Roland SRV reverb here."

Also see: Casioheim - How to bring you the 5000$ Oberheim sound in a 200$ Casio CZ synthesizer

Casioheim - How to bring you the 5000$ Oberheim sound in a 200$ Casio CZ synthesizer

Published on Feb 13, 2018 RetroSound

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Short sound tutorial (or more a experiment) that want to show how can bring expensive sounds in cheap synths. It`s all about good sound programming.

The famous Oberheim brass pad sound is one of the most iconic sounds in history of synthesizers. Used by van Halen, ELO, Depeche Mode and many others.

Sure is the Casio CZ no Oberheim. The OB-Xa is fantastic with unique sound. A real classic and analog beauty.
But you can create also on cheap and underrated synths sounds with legendary soul. Try it.

I used a bit Lexicon MPX delay and Roland SRV reverb here."