Roland MKS-50 or Alpha Juno? What's the difference?

Espen Kraft

"The Roland MKS-50 is the module version of the Alpha Juno 1 and 2, but are there any differences worth mentioning? Well, there's a few; The MKS-50 have PATCHES, the Alpha does not. A Patch contains a TONE (the sound itself) and a set of parameters, like volume, tune, transpose, mod depth et etc. All stored into each patch.

One of those parameters are the MONOPHONIC mode, where you can have each of the MKS-50s 6 voices respond differently to incoming midi information from say, a Midi guitar. The Alpha Juno can also be set to a simpler monophonic mode only, by setting up a Chord Memory with only the C4 as the chord. Then it becomes monophonic and it also sends out monophonic Midi information that way. The Alpha can store ONE Chord Memory, while the MKS-50 can store 16 different Chord Memories.

The electronics inside the MKS-50 and the Alphas are on paper exactly the same. Because of that they're supposed to sound exactly the same as well. For this video I loaded in my custom Roland Alpha Juno patch bank into the MKS-50 and recorded both synths at the same time. Same volume, effects, levels, tuning, mod depths etc.. In the video I just mute on/off. Btw, the Alpha Juno 2 has a memory cartridge slot, the MKS-50 does not.

Do they sound exactly the same?"

ARP 2600 with AM2140 EMu Resonant Filter

O.Z. Hall

"This video explores expanding the ARP 2600 with an addition multi-mode filter. This is similar to what one might do with an ARP 2500 with both the 24db/oct Low Pass filter as well as the 1047 Colin multi-mode filter. I hope you enjoy the video"

Analog Metropolis AM2140 Resonant Filters on SynthCube

Prophet 5 Rev 4. and Oberheim OB-8

Neon Nights: 1980s Music Production

"Here is a demonstration of the Oberheim OB-8 and Prophet 5 Rev4. I went though some sounds, and jammed along. I am curious what sounds you guys think work best on each machine. All the best!"

Neutron Sound's Dust of Time - The Crash Course

Synth Diy Guy

Update: Build video added below followed by some module details and pics.

"What can I say, this module is like 20 awesome modules in one simultaneously.
This is a fairly complete run through all of what it can do.
Check out my build video if you want to build one, and get a panel/PCB set or a prebuilt one here: https://michigansynthworks.com/produc...

INDEX!
Open 0:00
Turning it on 1:24
Catching Pots 1:41
Loading Presets 2:03
Frequency Controls 2:23
Display Navigation 2:32
Connecting a Midi Controller 3:06
VCA and Routing 3:49

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Warhawk [C64] music on TI-82 Calculator - HoustonTracker 2

tubesockor

This one is in via @tubesockor

"This is a TI-82 remake of the Commodore 64 soundtrack for the game Warhawk, originally composed by Rob Hubbard in 1986. It is programmed down to the deepest details on a Texas Instruments TI-82 graphing calculator using “HoustonTracker 2”.
I start with a tech dive into how sound is generated on Commodore 64 and the TI calculator (which doesn’t have a sound chip) as well as 1-bit music in general. Then the song appears, including a custom-written visualiser that I made.

0:00 Welcome
0:20 Commodore 64 & SID
0:58 Texas Instruments TI-82
1:27 1-bit audio on TI-82
2:04 Pulse Interleaving
2:57 HoustonTracker 2 overview
3:47 Warhawk background
4:08 HoustonTracker 2 startup on TI-82
5:58 Warhawk performed on TI-82

HoustonTracker2:
* https://irrlichtproject.de/houston/"

Update:

Warhawk on C64 by Rob Hubbard:

C64 Rob Hubbards "Warhawk" Oscilloscope View



Unknown Planet by John Keating:

John Keating - The Unknown Planet - Space Experience - Studio 2 Stereo

Introducing nularseq: a Max for Live Sequencer for Finger Drummers

Nular Music

"This is a brief introduction to nularseq, a Max for Live MIDI effect I built so that finger drummers can play multiple instruments at the same time. It's available for free, you can download it from here (requires Ableton Live 10 Suite): https://maxforlive.com/library/device...

User Manual: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b...

Demo Live Set: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RTPE..."

VSL Eurorack analog modular synth demo JAWS theme wavefolder AWM-3, env gen D-ENV, filter VCF-74

Vintage Synthlab

"JAWS theme on Eurorack modular synth.

Here we have an AWM-3 wavefolding, while a D-ENV drives the front end (input) of the AWM-3 first stage to created dynamic wave folding (as opposed to static wavefold). Each stage has modulation injected to it's bias / threshold / offset CV input, allowing for a big, chorus-like sound.
The VCF-74 mk2 is our LP filter also being driven by independent D-ENV for both filter cutoff and VCA. The VCO-81 is our synth voice--being driven by the Beatstep Pro Sequencer #2 (yellow)."

Waldorf Microwave rev. A with Stereoping Programmer Demo

Roberto Raineri-Seith

"HQ audio demo with some typical classic wavetable synthesis sounds i’ve created on my Microwave rev. A with the Stereoping Micro Programmer.

Tascam DA 3000 recorder and Schertler Prime 13 analog mixer, TC Electronic D-TWO delay and Lexicon PCM 80 reverb."

KORG NAUTILUS Overview & Demo by Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack

"Launched today, here is the new KORG NAUTILUS Synthesizer Workstation. I'll give you a tour of the controls, share my first impressions and play you lots of presets demos to showcase the sounds, new pianos, electric piano, organ, synth pads, bass, drums, found percussion and more! We'll compare to the KORG KRONOS and discuss how the two products fit into the lineup or professional keyboards."

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► WEBSITE https://woodypianoshack.com - additional links there.
► PIANO INSPIRATION SERIES http://bit.ly/inspiration_welcome
► SUPPORT http://bit.ly/wps_support

Playing with SpazeDrum #5

gotharman

SPAZEMAN
www.gotharman.dk

Omri Cohen and Amy Naylor - Run

Omri Cohen

"This is the first of two tracks I collaborated on with Amy Naylor. Amy is a brilliant singer, guitar player, handpan player, and more and more, and it was a pleasure creating music together with her.
Make sure to check out her music here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRRe...
And visit her website here - https://www.amynaylormusic.com/

If you like what I do and want to support my work, consider joining me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/omricohen"

Modular Nights Eurorack Performance ~ No cure for Electronica

EZBOT

"In this video I share the modular segment (1/3 segments) of my (prerecorded) performance for Modular Nights on November 7th.

If you want more and feel inspired to support me, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot
https://www.ezbot.live/
https://soundcloud.com/ezbotmusic
https://www.modbang.com/"

Serge 73-75 Voice And Control

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"This is a 73-75 Serge system with 2 panels, the Voice and the Control. Both were put together from the eDIY sets that were offered at the end of the year in 2019. In addition, LEDs were added to 2 of the slews, the envelope, and the SSG modules. This makes a big difference when using, as it provides feedback. The 2 open holes in the control panel were fitted with toggle switches on the negative slews, so you can make them cycle. Both panels have been calibrated.

Both hammond boats are connected together by 4 screws inside, as well as a rubber grommet that provides a channel between the 2 for the power to be distributed. The panels were fitted with potentiometers and then wired to the boards, which took a lot longer, but this gives you flexibility if you want to do future modifications. In fact, I'd recommend someone diy friendly buy this if they'd want to add more toggle switches, LEDs, etc. The PSU is a frequency central power unit that has a +6 volt regulator, needed for this Serge design. Jameco AC adapter included to power both panels.

Cosmetically, this is listed as 'very good' since there is a little bit of rash under the mounting screws and a few small marks here and there.

Comes with a bunch of banana cables from modular addict of varying color and length."

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YAMAHA CS30 Monophonic Synthesizer w/ Case

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Roland TB-303 Bass Line Synthesizer with Original Case & Decksaver Cover SN 253500

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AKAI MFC42 MFC-42 Analog Filter Module

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AKAI VX-600 polyphonic synthesizer

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Eric Synths Techno System

biologik

"A quick jam with the Erica Synths Techno System.

System modified to remove Link and dual drive. Replaced with pico trigg, pico drums, and doepfer a-138s stereo mixer."

Novation Summit (Ambient / Drone)

Tom Noise

"Just spontaneaously noodling around with a selfmade patch. Blending in some filter fm by mod wheel, Just a single patch of the novation summit without external fx."

Evolator Dave Smith Evolver Demo

Tom Noise

"Synthesizerdemo made with an DSI Evolver. Recorded and mixed in Logic Pro X. No EQs or additional FX used, every sound was made with the Evolver."

Roland SH09 Synthesizer Demo Synthpop

Tom Noise

"A synthpop track made with a Roland SH-09 only. 21 tracks, recorded an mixed in Logic Pro X."

Roland SH09 Demo "Synthesizer 09"
Tom Noise

"Made with a Roland SH-09 only. Mixed in Logic Pro, no EQ. A bit of Delay by Waves H-Delay and Reverb by Valhalla Vintage Verb."

Voltage - Arp 2600 Synthesizer Demo

Tom Noise

"Recorded with an ARP 2600 only. All Sounds including Drums where made with an ARP 2600 and multitracked/arranged/mixed in Ableton Live."

Vitameany - Arp 2600 Synthesizer Demo
Tom Noise

"All Sounds incl. Drums made with an ARP 2600. Recorded, arranged and mixed in Logic Pro."

DX5 Playing his own track "Spectrum"

DX5

"This a quiet and simple track I composed and released some years ago. Spectrum is included in "Pulse Four E.P.". Available on digital stores.
Gear used:
Roland Promars MRS-2
Roland JP8000
Kurzweil PC1x.
Roland JX-8P
Emu Emax

Backtrack previously recorded on Pro Tools.
Composed and played by DX5 Jose María Bará."

Norand Mono - PatchOfTheWeek #4

Norand

"Here is a new patch : a FM sub-bass playing simultaneously with a ratcheted drum sequence."

See the Norand label below for more.

Live hardware jam (a collaboration with a member of Elektron!)

Jay Hosking

"A live, semi-improvised performance, all on hardware, and inspired by a new collaboration. Erik Angman is a Technical Writer at Elektron, but more importantly he's a musician with nuanced taste and subtlety. Erik reached out to me about the possibility of making music together, and after hearing his work, I was happy to oblige. Here, I use some audio stems from Erik as a starting point on the Octatrack, "shred to pieces" (Erik's phrase) and then reimagined. Finally, I made some additional melodic and rhythmic content via the Octatrack, Digitone, and Monomachine. I'm very happy with the results, and here's hoping it's the beginning of a beautiful collaboration!

Elektron Octatrack MkII — Sample mangler, performance mixer, scene maker
Elektron Digitone + Cooper FX & Chase Bliss Generation Loss (into Octatrack) — Warbly melody
Elektron Digitone (into Monomachine) — Swell pad
Elektron Monomachine MkII (into Octatrack) — Drums, bass, high synth, harmony synth, and performance mixer

Written by Erik Angman and Jay Hosking. Performed and recorded live by Jay, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/"

2020/11 - Demosong Rack69

Stereoping

"A reallife studiotest for a prototype i've recently finished, projectname Rack69. The followup video to the breadboarded version from 12/2018 [posted here]

Based on Roland's #TR-606 (plus 808 BD & CB and DR-110 claps) schemes with many mods. 5 ringing noise flavours (#Atmel) for HH & CY, one with a falling pitch envelope retriggered by the CY, demoed around 2:26. The thing is still not fully convincing, the Toms are to clicky and untamed, HH + CY are pushing each other away when played together ...

The tweaking shows much of the bandwidth, some features could not be shown though (e.g. ACC impact or triggerlevel lift in ACC section).

Other instruments used: #TX81Z, #Novation #Summit, #Matrix6 and #OSCar."

Super 6 - UDO Audio Polysynth review

sonicstate

"The UDO Audio Super 6 has been a journey we've shared with designer George Hearn and the team since we first saw an early pre-production model.
We now have one of the production models and have been taking a look.

00:00 Chords
00:31 Overview
02:47 Oscillators
10:52 Some Sounds
13:52 - Filter
17:42 LFO 1 and VCO mode
21:23 Additional DDS waves Firmware and MPE
23:20 Mod Matrix
25:10 more sounds
26:10 Voice assign
27:05 Arp and Sequencer
32:05 FX
34:55 Performance controls and wrap"

Ouroboros Electronics - Alea

SchneidersLaden

"Alea is a two voice semi-modular analog synthesizer with sine wave oscillators, waveshapers, low pass gates, LFOs and a stochastic shift register-based sequencer.

An interesting concept and beautiful wooden banana synthesizer. Check it out!"

Also see this post.