VOCODER, 7 bands, analog (with schematic)

video upload by Unrelated Activities

"VOCODER, 7 bands, analog (with schematic).

Thanks for watching."

Favorite Sequential #Synth Being Discontinued! #synthesizer

video upload by MKDVB

See the announcement post here.

Discovering Yamaha CS50's Top Sound Options

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Yamaha CS50 - Famous Presets & Programming - The most underrated synth!
The ultimate guide to the Yamaha CS50 - Famous Sounds, Programming
CS50 - Full Video Demo inc Programming & Factory Presets

Recorded at Greystoke Studio - Dry. Feb 2024

I have done some price comparisons for the following synths:-

Yamaha CS50 - Price new - 1977 - £2,119
£2,119 converts to £11,850 in 2024
Second Hand price paid January 2024 - £4,000

Yamaha CS80 - Price new - 1977 - £4,950
£4950 converts to £27,682 in 2024
Second Hand price paid Sept 2022 - £32,500

I think I got a bargain with the CS50!

The CS-50 was released just ahead of its famous big brothers, the CS-60 and CS-80. The CS-50 looks like a scaled-down version of the monstrous CS-80, and it is! This will benefit those who crave the famous classic Yamaha synth sound without the struggle of lugging around the 215 pound CS-80!

The CS-50 weighs in at about 100 pounds. The CS-50 is also just 4-voice polyphonic, and lacks the quality weighted 61-note keyboard of the CS-80. The CS-50 has just a 49-note standard keyboard. It does feature pressure (aftertouch) sensitivity route-able to several destinations, however.

The CS-50's sound is unmistakably related to other classic CS-series synthesizers. At just four voices with one osc. per voice and lacking warm filters (at just 12dB/oct) the CS-50's sound can be thin.

There are 13 preset sounds of various instruments and synth sounds but, unfortunately, no on-board memory storage for your edited presets. At its low street price, the CS-50 makes a great way to get your hands on these classic sounds without going broke! It's too bad their tuning is just as unstable as the other CS-series synths.

It's housed in a built-in travel-case like the other (big) CS-synths. It's been used by
Men Without Hats and Herbie Hancock.

1977 – 1980."

Future Retro TRANSFER Eurorack Filter Module In the Works & Updated 777 in the Pipeline

via the Future Retro mailing list:

"The highly anticipated re-release of an updated 777 is still in the pipeline and we are expecting a late 2024 arrival. Also, in the coming months, you will also be notified of the release of the Eurorack mounted, TRANSFER filter. Stylistically matching the Trax and Transient, this filter is an expanded version of the analogue filter found in the Vectra.

We cannot provide any information concerning hard release dates or prices until the units are completed and ready to be shipped."

Roland SP-404MKII v4.04 Update Overview

video upload by RolandChannel

"The SP-404MKII has leveled up again, thanks to the v4.04 update. This free update is loaded with features like Loop Capture inspired by the iconic SP-555, Multipad Export for further refinement or remixing, Koala Sampler app integration, Groove Function to add glitch and groove to samples, and so much more.

In this video, you’ll learn how to use a wide range of new and upgraded features, integrations, and workflows within the v4.04 update.

Watch PJ Bridger demo the new features:

00:00 Intro
00:40 Loop Capture
05:32 Koala App Integration
10:47 Sound Generator
13:28 Groove Function
15:08 Pre-Set Measures
16:13 Microscope Function & Tap Recording
18:37 Pads Without Samples
19:52 Multipad Export
21:13 Bounce Pattern Chains
21:48 Sample Merge
22:49 Import Project from SD Card
23:45 Convert SP-404SX/A from SD
25:04 Import Samples in DJ Mode
25:50 Perform Actions While Importing
26:57 Gate/Loop/Reverse on Import
27:35 Sample and Project Name Edit
28:13 Secondary Features

To download the SP-404MKII v4.04 update, please visit: https://www.roland.com/global/product...

About the SP-404MKII

Carefully refined through feedback from the beatmaking community and extensive research and development, the SP-404MKII is the ultimate SP sampler. It’s faster and better than ever, with a vivid OLED display, 17 expressive pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your creations. It’s never been easier to dial in and cook up beats when inspiration strikes."

TREEETON

video upload by SynthCone

"Работа над синтезатором TREEETON почти завершилась.
Поднастроил резонанс у фильтра, теперь он свистит и булькает)
Установил midi usb вход, в будущем переделаю на 5din
Кнобы пока ято решил оставить такие, т. к. делать свои не позволяют финансы и время.

Видео с примером звучания. В начале продемонстрированная работа фильтра. Дальше было подключенно midi gate трицератопс вторую огибайку, а она модулирует фильтр.

Для пред заказа осталось 2 аппарата по 20.000₽ После цена поднимется до 25тр"

Googlish:

"Work on the TREEETON synthesizer is almost complete.
I adjusted the resonance of the filter, now it whistles and gurgles)
I installed a midi usb input, in the future I will convert it to 5din
For now, I decided to leave the knobs like this, because finances and time do not allow me to make my own.

Video with sound example. First, the operation of the filter is demonstrated. Next, the midi gate triceratops was connected to the second envelope, and it modulates the filter.

For pre-order there are 2 devices left for 20.000₽ After that the price will rise to 25tr"

Mamotreco - Crossing the Line (demo)

video upload by Mamotreco

"I made this track with the Elektron Octatrack and Analog Four synth and sampler grooveboxes, which handle the core of the track, alongside the Roland JV-880 Rompler synth from late 80s which comes in for melody lines and chords. #doswave #retrowave #retrosynth
I also made the pixel art animation to go with this track.
Music and video by Mamotreco
https://mamotreco.com"

ESK - Akai MPC 5000 + Ibanez RM-60 Mixer

video upload by Metunar

"Again a jamsession with the Ibanez RM-60 mixer. This time all sounds are from the Akai MPC 5000 sampler.
Lot of fun to do this video but also i had to learn again, that the Akai MPC 5000 is buggy like hell.
Used the internal delay effects as well as a Lexicon PCM 90 effect for reverb.
With mastering.

http://www.metunar.ch"

MFB TANZBAR 2 WITH VERMONA RETROVERB AND LEPLOOP LIVE JAM

video upload by Why Drums

"Almost all of this is from the Tanzbar 2. The Vermona does not actually create as much of the drive/distortion as you might think, as the Tanzbar 2 has a secret weapon in the onboard (but almost hidden) bit crusher, plus the very dirty filters that very quickly sound crunchy when you trigger what should be melodic samples through them. The LEPLOOP just adds a small amount of synth stuff at the end. I enjoyed this one a lot hence all the camera nonsense."

Groc Granular Engine: Speed and Size Controls

video upload by oddment audio

"From Gabor's early thinking and experiments, one of the core ideas of granular synthesis is independent manipulation of time and pitch. Commercial time stretch, auto-tune, pitch shift and harmonizing algorithms are all closely related to granular synthesis. So all good granular synths should have a "speed" control that can slow down or reverse a sound without pitch shift, and should enable pitch shifts (e.g. playing different keyboard notes) while preserving playback timing.

The idea of a granular synth, as opposed to a time stretching algorithm, is to provide additional controls to impact how grains are selected, their length and many other attributes.

In this example we show Groc's playback "speed" and grain "size" controls. We demonstrate independent control of the playback direction and speed from the "direction" and size of the individual grains. This creates all kinds of interesting possibilities and reveals some surprising attributes about speech perception. Near the end of the example we can still perceive the macro structure of the sound (the words) in spite of the micro-sounds being time reversed."

SEQUENTIAL TRIGON 6 | No Talking by MeX

video upload by Synth Cloud

Meris Mercury X Reverb Sound Demo (no talking) with Sequential OB-6 Synth

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Broad Pad
1:02 Dub Chord Reverbed Delay
1:37 Epic Pad
3:03 Sweet Lead
4:06 Mellow Pad
5:07 Filter FM Lead
5:56 Detuned Lead
6:33 Simple Saw Arp (Gated Reverb)
7:44 Ambient Pad
9:41 80s Galore
10:29 DnB Bass
10:58 Stop Violence
11:26 The End of all things

Pulse | MIDERA - Downtempo IDM with Spectralis 2 and Sequential Prophet 10

video upload by MIDERA

"Just another track - used the Spectralis 2 and Sequential Prophet 10.

Tonight I can feel the development of a cold, a gift from my daughter who has been sick since the day before Easter.

I'm so tired... but I wanted to get this out there, just to be done with it.

Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2
Sequential Prophet 10
Eventide Blackhole VST for reverb"

Stelios Giannoulakis on EMS Synthi100 @ ΚΣΥΜΕ: Dipola

video upload by Schema Musicalis

"Presenting my piece Dipola at ΚΣΥΜΕ, Feb 2024. EMS Synthi100 structured improvisation.

https://giannoulakis.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/stgiann"

Walkthrough The LARGEST Test Equipment Music Studio - Willem Twee

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"Today we went to Studio 1 At Willem Twee Studio's
Download the Audio WAV from this video here :-
https://www.patreon.com/posts/1016424...
--------
BOOK A VISIT AT @willemtweestudios8239 :-
https://www.willem-twee.nl/"

The Make Noise Netherworld

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"April Fools' jokes have consequences.

Please comment if you have ideas about how to get Walker back!"

PlayFader PlayMates - Elektron Digitakt (drums!)

video upload by Play All Day

"Another example of the power of this pairing, left channel of PlayFader is laying beats while the other channel takes care of the bass."

Check out the PlayFader with the Oberheim OB-X8, and other demos here.

Sweet new iPad synth from Audiokit - NERD SYNTH!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"*** COMING VERY SOON FROM AUDIOKIT!!! ***

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!

▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters"

NiftyKeyz Firmware Update

video upload by

"NiftyKeyz by Cre8Audio is a modular CV keyboard with a bunch of awesome features. This video shows how to perform a firmware update on the Apple Mac (m1) computer.

To find the NiftyKeyz firmware file - please check out my blog article and more here:

https://ranzee.com/niftykeyz/"

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ranzee

CHARIOTS OF FIRE Arranger Keyboard Cover // GENOS 2

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Using a modified style I found on one of the free downloadable Yamaha expansion packs.
YAMAHA GENOS 2
PIANO KEYBOARD COVER
CHARIOTS OF FIRE - VANGELIS"

From Goa To Psytrance 2 - Novation Circuit Tracks Sound Pack Demo 03

video upload by A Force Truly Evil

See this post for details on the sound pack.

Running Fully Automatic: An Electro Track, using Rm1x Internal Sounds and Prophet Rev2.

video upload by Just Hardware Sound

"An electro track I created on my Rm1x, using the Prophet Rev2 for 1 pad, with the rest of the sounds coming from the Rm1x. The Rm1x is running fully automated in song mode."

Behringer UB-Xa - OB-6 Broken EP Recreated

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk"

Godwin 32P Drummaker Sisme - Rare Italian Drum Machine / Synth / Groovebox

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via this listing

You can find a demo of one previously posted here.

"Godwin 32p Drummaker by Sisme.

Italian analog drum machine / synth/ bass machine.

Recently serviced. Fully working.

Comes with Godwin 32 foot pedal controller.

Slider volume per drum voice.

Tempo sync via voltage clock jack, can be synced to a huge range of gear, keystep beatstep, roland units etc etc.

Individual outputs with drums grouped, arpeggiator, bass, chords.

Truly incredible sounding unit. Some of the nicest sounding drums in existence. Synth voices and arpeggiator and bass machine are to die for.

This thing will put you in a trance guaranteed. Its really really a unique machine.

All buttons working, all outputs clean, Led screen perfect, all potentiometers cleaned."

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A Magic Pulsewave Touch Tones Touch Activated Synth

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"3+ octave TOUCH activated autoharmony synthesizer.

THREE OCTAVE RANGE plus XOR modulator.

HARMONICON automatic harmony keys play a perfect 5th of each tuned ROOT note.

DUAL LUMA FILTERS for active timbral shaping via light control.

WEAR the TOUCH TONES for FUNCTION or FASHION with the included chain lanyard."

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Waldorf Microwave 1 Rev A (CEM 3389 chips) + Stereoping Programmer

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"The Microwave was checked by Waldorf last year, no problems found."

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Roland JP-08 and K-25m Portable Keyboard Unit

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Kilpatrick Audio Carbon Sequencer and Performance System

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Akai S20 16-Bit Stereo Phrase Sampler w/ Disks

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"Akai S20 sampler, tested in great working condition. Memory has been maxed out to 17MB, hehe. Super fun machine! Includes power supply and a few original floppy disks."

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Access Virus A Desktop Digital Synthesizer

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Vermona Perfourmer MKI SN D02259 w/ Chrome Knobs

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Akai U40 Riff-O-Matic - Variable Tempo/Constant Pitch Phase Recorder

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via this listing

"Ultimately stylish, and ultimately rare.

tiny pink box.

nice looper with variable pitch changes."

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Thomas Henry VCF-1 State Variable Filter.

video upload by EdEditz

"A test and demonstration of the Thomas Henry VCF-1 State Variable VCF which I built on stripboard. It's an absolutely beautiful sounding filter with three output modes which you can use at the same time. Lowpass, Highpass and Bandpass.
In this test I did not have the 1 Volt per Octave input connected.
You can find full instructions for building this filter (and over 50 other synthesizer DIY projects) for stripboard on my website: https://www.eddybergman.com"

TTMC Sequencer Card , Tokyo Delay Card , Model:Cycles

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

Daydreamin' With Ray Barbee by Exploredinary

video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines

"Travel with our friend the legendary pro skateboarder, photographer, and musician Ray Barbee. Explore a beautiful spring day in Long Beach California while day dreaming to the sounds of the Hydrasynth Explorer."

Minimal Polyend Play Sequence + Projection Mapping

video upload by Perplex On

"Recently got myself a #PolvendPlay and so far, it's a really inspiring
instrument. This simple sequence is made with one stock sample only, with a pinch of chance and randomness added. Served with projection mapped visuals onto its grid to accompany the smooth minimal feeling. Enjoy."

Groovetube - jam/demo Mar'24

video upload by Telmatronics

"We've been that busy developing this machine, and getting ready for first production run, we've only now found time for some jamming!
I've tried to explain some controls as they are used - you'll have to excuse inexpert operation/poor camera-work... Massive thanks to Ed.midi for banging sounds, this was a fun session :-)
More details/ordering info at www.telmatronics.co.uk"

Groovetube - jam/demo Mar'24 #2

Behringer Introduces MS-5 Synthesizer Modeled on the Classic Roland SH-5 for $599

A Legend Comes Back to Life - Introducing MS-5 video upload by Behringer

"Video & Music created by Patrick with the Behringer MS-5."

"Rock the stage with tremendous bass tones and mesmerize the crowd (and your band) with the Behringer MS-5. Couple that with a purely analog signal path and you’ll be pushing out fiery riffs perfect for that next sci-fi masterpiece.

List Price: $599 (in stock and immediately shipping from our factory)"

"For decades now there's been a notable community of online synthesists asking for this legendary and rare synth to be brought back in it's full analog glory, and it's about time someone answered their call."

00:00 Intro
00:33 MS-5 Intro Song
01:20 Prologue
01:52 Return of a Legend
03:35 Oscillator Demos
04:48 Osc Sync Sounds
05:21 Ring Modulation
05:41 Techy Demo
07:27 Jam Licks
08:59 Arp Mash
11:02 Beta Tester Thoughts

"Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys, 2 VCOs, Multi-Mode VCF, VCA, 2 LFOs, 2 Envelopes and Ring Modulator

Rock the stage with tremendous bass tones and mesmerize the crowd (and your band) with the Behringer MS-5, a pure analog synthesizer based on the original “SH-5” – making it a versatile and nuanced synth which can easily make its home in any setup.

The Behringer MS-5 is a faithful reproduction of the original “SH-5” circuit and it comes with 37 semi-weighted keys with velocity functionality allowing you to vary the intensity of a note with how hard or soft a key is pressed. Couple that with a purely analog signal path and you’ll be pushing out fiery riffs perfect for that next sci-fi masterpiece.

The MS-5 comes equipped with two VCOs and LFOs that come with 4 switchable waveforms each plus an array of tone shaping options such as modulations pulse width, pitch, rate and delay time."

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Is there any reason to buy a Roland 2080 in 2024? First thoughts on this capable albatross

video upload by Ted murena

"The JV series dominated Roland’s lineup in the 90s and was certainly capable. They were well built and offered a lot of power. The 2080 offered more expansion capabilities and overall utility than you could fit into two rack spaces in the 90s. We saw this synth in basically every studio in late 90s into the 2010s but now it’s easily purchased for little money. The big question I have is it obsolete or is it great gear…"

Yamaha SEQTRAK an old Gameboy soundtrack

video upload by LucaTronico

"Diving back into my GameBoy memories with a live cover of the VolleyFire theme, using my latest gear: Yamaha SEQTRAK and Arturia Keystep 25. 🕹️🎹 This game might have been simple, but its music? Absolutely thrilling! Been itching to give it my own spin, and what better way than live (talk about a challenge 😅). Join me on this nostalgic yet bumpy ride as I recreate one of the soundtracks that fueled my childhood gaming sessions. #RetroGamingVibes

🎵 Gear Used:

Yamaha SEQTRAK for that sequenced precision.
Arturia Keystep 25 for dynamic key action.
🕹️ Gaming Throwback"

Quord: Harmony Exploration Machine Overview

video upload by Sound Workshop

"Quord is a harmony exploration machine with 4 sawtooth waves on long pitch sliders that flow into a mixer, filter, and distortion. This video discusses some interesting behaviors that emerged from it.

Circuit by Decapod Devices."

JEC iVCS3 Preset Bank 11-Eleven

video upload by James Edward Cosby

"New April 2024 JEC James Edward Cosby iVCS3 Preset Bank '11-Eleven' containing 211 presets, the first 140 are playable and the remaining 71 are Sequences, Drones and self playing patches. The bank also comes with 51 accompanying CV/Audio files providing some processed Audio and Envelope / LFO CV Structures which can be used via the input channels to modulate destinations via Matrix Rows 8 and/or 9. These files may be used in your own non commercial patches to add extra functionality like percussive envelope transients and specially designed LFO shapes and fx. The first 4 Presets are related and can be morphed using the Snapshot Pad while being played via an external controller... This promotional video demos 4 short live compositions each using 2 presets, a sequence and a complimentary lead... cheers all..."