Inner City/Big Fun (Circuit Rhythm Instrumental)

video upload by Guinan

"Written in 1987 and released in 1988 Inner City’s ‘Big Fun’ was one of the first big crossover hits for House music internationally. Composed with minimal equipment and featuring Paris Grey’s iconic vocal, it set the template for many imitators and subsequent hits.

In the interview below Kevin Saunderson states that all he wanted to create was a track that could be played at the Paradise Garage, the birthplace of House. Nearly 40 years later it can still fill a dancefloor.

Much of the essence of the track comes down to the sampled sounds used. I’ve tried as far as possible to use the original sound sources for my samples and have recreated a version that fits the track into the Circuit Rhythm. What you hear (on both the instrumental and vocal versions) is recreated entirely on the Rhythm and recorded direct from the audio outs. See below for more details."

How Kevin Saunderson Made Big Fun

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AKAI Introduces the MPC LIVE III

video uploads by Akai Professional

Note here are 24 vidoes in the playlist above. Use the player controls to skip around.

Check with dealers on the right for price and availability.

Review: MPC Live III vs Live II // What's in the Pro Pack? // Using MPCe & Matrix // Live 3 Tutorial

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:20 vs Live II
2:00 MPCe pads
3:20 Articulations
4:10 Touch strip
5:05 Mic test
5:30 More power
7:00 New features
7:45 I/O
9:25 Content
9:55 Using MPCe
13:00 Drum seq
15:05 Note Seq
16:40 Step edit
17:35 Last step
18:00 Automation
18:35 Other modes
19:45 Macro buttons
22:00 Clip matrix
25:20 Rec to arrange
26:15 Live looping
27:10 Snapshots
28:50 Clip settings
30:35 Sequences
31:00 Super stretch
31:50 New stems
32:30 New FX
33:20 Env follower
34:00 CV tools
35:10 MPC Desktop
35:30 Pros & cons




KEY FEATURES

[NEW] Expressive pads

16 MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for flexible music production and expressive performance

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This Peak Patch is ALL Random

video upload by Saß

"Welcome to Crazy Random Patch Episode 2!
Ever feel stuck with an idea? Just twist all the knobs and press all the buttons!

In this episode, I made a patch on my Novation Peak, aptly titled "Robo Factory," reminiscent of what you might hear in a robotic car factory from a cyberpunk future, or maybe some weird magical mechanical beast from some dark fantasy dungeon (like the kind from RPGs where its fantasy but they have guns lol). Then, I made a very small beat featuring it to show that it can be used musically! I really hope you enjoy this kind of content, so please let me know if you do or don't! See you in the next video!

0:00 Intro/Randomizing
0:31 Patch Sound Demo
1:07 Quick Jam Session!

You can download my Peak patches from my Google Drive here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder..."

Synth History: Ela Minus

video upload by Synth History

"The first episode of Synth History on musician and producer, ‪@ElaMinus‬! Synth History's web docuseries brings the Synth History interviews to life.

A Synth History production in association with Video Horse Films.

All music by Ela Minus.

Director: ‪@danz_cm‬
Producer: Danz CM & Matthew James Reilly.
Cinematographer: Max Flick.
Production Designer: Ambar Navarro.
Gaffer: Danner Gardner.
Grip: Rashad Stribling.
First Assistant Camera 16mm: Todd Kappelt.
Film Editor: Johann Flash.
Production Sound Mixer: Paul Cornett.
Makeup Artist: Alexa Cantarini.
Production Assistant: Doug Delacruz.
Sound Design: Carlotta McKittrick.
Mini DV Camera Operators: Max Flick & Ambar Navarro.
Visual Effects: Ariyan Hashemi.
Colorist: Hal Bowman.

Special Thanks: John Kopec, Willie Nedrow, Michael Stein, Pushkar Ojha, Domino, Gil & Roy, The Last Bookstore, Vidiots, CypherBlu, Moog."

Akai EWI3020 Electronic Wind ControlIer & EWI3030M Sound Module

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SNs
20015-00196
20005-00188

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Akai Ewi 1000 Signed by Mike Brecker?

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"Akai EWI1000 (First-Generation Controller) — Signed by Michael Brecker / Provenance: Montreal Jazz Festival 2001

Model: Akai EWI1000 controller only (no sound module). Condition: Overall good; strap hook has some rust from a past strap modification but i prefered to not touch it. Special Value: Genuine “Mike Brecker” autograph sealed under protective film since 2001; still clear and intact today.

Rarity & Provenance
“To my knowledge after extensive research, this is the only Akai EWI ever held and signed by Michael Brecker. No other examples have surfaced in autograph collections, auction archives, or collector networks. That rarity adds powerful uniqueness and historical weight to this instrument.”

“This is not a generic EWI1000. It is the specific instrument Michael Brecker held and signed for me in July 2001 at the Montreal Jazz Festival; he even ‘air-played’ it for several minutes before signing ;) . The signature has been preserved under film since that night.'"

via Wikipedia: "Michael Leonard Brecker (March 29, 1949 – January 13, 2007) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was awarded 15 Grammy Awards as a performer and composer, received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music in 2004,[3] and was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame in 2007."

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Akai Professional MPC-2000 x BlueSCSI

This one is in via supporting member, PlantsSystem:

"Akai Professional MPC-2000 x BlueSCSI

A modern upgrade that expands the possibilities of the classic MPC

The Akai Professional MPC-2000 is a representative sampler/sequencer of the 1990s, still beloved by many beatmakers today. BlueSCSI delivers a modern storage environment while retaining its robust operation and groove.

BlueSCSI emulates traditional SCSI hard disks and ZIP drives, allowing data to be handled using SD cards. By installing it internally or externally in the MPC-2000, you can enjoy the following benefits:

Stable storage environment: Safely and easily manage data using SD cards instead of HDDs and ZIP media, which are prone to failure.

High-speed access: Smooth sample loading and project saving.

Flexible operation: Easily exchange samples between your PC and SD cards.

Maintaining a classic operation feel: Enjoy a comfortable production environment without affecting the original workflow or sound quality.

With the introduction of BlueSCSI, the MPC-2000 is no longer just a vintage piece of equipment, but is now a ready-to-use tool in modern production environments. It's the perfect solution for those who want to maximize the appeal of the classic MPC while updating it for reliability and convenience."

Akai S612 MIDI Digital Sampler

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"The first sampler from AKAI - 1985

4khz to 22khz frequency sampling (1 sec. to 8 sec.)

6 voices polyphony

Analog lowpass filter

In good cosmetic condition, with many light traces of rust on the cover, but all other parts are free form rust or humidity traces. Inside is perfectly clean.

Everything works perfect.

This unit have the rare custom Firmware 1.3 from Florian Anwander allowing multi slices, velocity to filter and amp + more.

Some of these features need to be loaded from disk at start, but this disk is missing.

However, the velocity functions are available

The sampler have also been modified with 6 individual outputs. It allows to output each slice to individual output, but also to pan each of the 6 voices individually.

The MD280 disk unit have a new belt and head cleaned

It comes with 6 rare QDD 2.8 inch sample disks, including original AKAI library disks.

Works on 220-240 AC"

Akai AX73 w/ Stereoping Controller and Tauntek OS Firmware CPU

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"Fully tested, perfect working condition. Has some cosmetic imperfections including 'Family Bible Church, San Jose' etched on top panel (see photos). Priced accordingly."

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Roger Linn: The King of Drum Machines

video upload by Jack Pearson

"This is the story of Roger Linn, a guitarist from Los Angeles whose innovative sample based drum machines changed the sound of music forever.

Special thanks to Roger himself for featuring my video in the September Linnstrument newsletter (https://myemail.constantcontact.com/L...) and on his website (https://www.rogerlinndesign.com).

I first learned about Roger a few years ago while making a film called “The History of Sampling in Music” [below]. While I didn’t know anything about Roger at the time, I was astounded to learn that he had created both the LinnDrum and the MPC, which shaped the punchy robotic drums of 80s pop music and the grungy experimental grooves of 90s hip-hop respectively. I did a quick bit of research about him for my video, but didn’t really dig much deeper than that… However, a few months ago I decided to rewatch my old project, which reignited my interest in Roger’s story and gave me the idea for this video.

Like my previous project, I’d initially planned to write a script and do a voice-over, but after discovering the assortment of recorded interviews that Roger has already appeared in, I realised that I could just chop them up and have Roger tell his own story. I thought 'hey that sounds pretty cool, how hard could it be?'

Well, let’s just say I’m probably never going to do something like this again. I did enjoy making this and I am proud of it, but if I had just done a voice-over not only would it have been easier to make, but I also could’ve included a lot information without it feeling incredibly clunky. The initial cut was about 26 minutes, but I cut out loads of stuff for the sake of pacing and trying to stick to narrative beats. Roger is a fascinating guy with a lot of great anecdotes though, so if you enjoyed this video then I highly recommend you seek out some of the podcasts/interviews he’s done over the years.

I planned on making all the music for this film myself, but decided it would be better to use music that relates to Roger in some way (for example, he co-wrote 'Promises' by Eric Clapton and 'Quittin’ Time' by Mary Chapin Carpenter, and first used the LM-1 Drum Computer on the Leon Russell album 'Life & Love' which featured the track 'One More Love Song'.) I salvaged one of these demo tracks for the credits, but you can listen it and a few more scrapped tracks here:

Jack Pearson · RL:TKODM (Credits Music + Demos)

Since you’ve read this far, here’s a few bonus Roger facts that got cut out of the video:

The LM-1 was featured on the best selling album of all time - 'Thriller' by Micheal Jackson, as well as other early 80s hits like 'Maneater' by Hall & Oates, 'Valerie' by Steve Winwood, and for some reason - the original 1983 Thomas the Tank Engine theme song.

Roger hired his friend, a professional session drummer called Art Wood, to record most of the sounds on the LM-1. They set up the kit in Roger’s closet, recording each of the drums one at a time… then called it a day. Given the popularity of the songs featuring these recordings - Art Wood is technically one of most prominently featured drummers of all time.

And here's two bonus facts about this video:

The title 'The King of Drum Machines' is a quote from the father of MIDI - Dave Smith, when he spoke about Roger and the Tempest drum machine (which they built together) on a Sweetwater panel in 2015. [below]

This video was released on Roger’s 70th birthday.

I hope you enjoy it!" The History of Sampling in Music (2022)

video upload by Jack Pearson

The Inventors of Synth (Roger Linn, Dave Smith & Tom Oberheim) - Sweetwater Gearfest 2015

video upload by Sweetwater

"Join Mitch Gallagher as he moderates 'The Inventors of Synth' panel discussion at Gearfest '15. Featuring industry icons Dave Smith, Tom Oberheim, and Roger Linn discussing their thoughts on the past, present, and future of analog synthesizers and controllers.

Legendary synth designer and Grammy-winner Dave Smith was the founder of Sequential Circuits in the mid-'70s. His Prophet-5, the world's first fully programmable polyphonic synth, was the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. Dave is also known as the driving force behind the development of the MIDI specification. He has continued to innovate, and recently unveiled his latest synth creation, the Sequential Prophet-6.

A pioneer of the synth and MIDI world, Tom Oberheim co-designed the Synthesizer Expansion Module (SEM), a device that allowed musicians to simultaneously combine live playing and sequenced playback - a concept that pre-dated the MIDI revolution. In 1981, he, along with Roland's Ikutaro Kakehashi and Sequential's Dave Smith, developed the MIDI spec, which changed the course of modern music. Tom recently re-released his famed Two Voice synth.

Technical Grammy award-winner Roger Linn invented the LM-1 Drum Computer (the first sample-based drum machine) in 1979. He later designed the Akai MPC60, which combined a sampling drum machine with a real-time MIDI sequencer. His guitar effects unit, AdrenaLinn, has been used on hit recordings by John Mayer and Red Hot Chili Peppers. In 2014 he released the LinnStrument, an expressive MIDI performance controller."

Firmware COSMOSPR1.61.smf — SOMA COSMOS

video upload by VG-Line

"Loaded with COSMOSPR1.61.smf – a rhythmic firmware variation where the DRIVE knob controls pitch instead of saturation. From normal speed down to half speed (–1 octave), with lo-fi artifacts and unexpected textures."

Solar42f Demos & Tutorials

video uploads by Saß

Playlist

1. Making of King's Respite - Patch Design (Elta Music Solar42f)
2. Get Some! - 128bpm DAWless Techno
3. Solar42f Tutorial - Papa Srapa Drone Oscillators
4. King's Respite - Medieval Elta Solar42f Synth Performance
5. Clang Island - Industrial Gamelan Solar42f & DFAM Jam
6. Making of Electric Gamelan - Patch Design (Elta Music Solar42f)
7. Electric Gamelan - Cinematic Elta Music Solar42f Performance
8. Stardance - DAWless Jam (Solar42 & MPCKey 37)
9. Making of Universal Equilibrium - Patch Design (Solar42f)
10. Universal Equilibrium - Cinematic Binaural Experimental Ambiance (Solar42f)
11. Junglebop - Funky DAWless Jam (MPCKey37 & Solar42)
12. Solar42f Tutorial - Dual Effector/FX Card Section
13. Ambient Sandstorm - Experimental Solar42f Drone Improv in Arabian
14. Aquarius - Experimental Ambient DnB Solar42f Improv
15. How to make Ambient Synth Music (No Talking - Solar42f Ambient Drone Machine) #synth #music #howto
16. Machina Meditation - Ambient Solar42 Improv
17. Between Sumatra and Bali - Experimental Ambient Improv in Gamelan
18. DnB Improv with the Solar42f

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🎛️ Welcome to the sonic playground of Saß – where DAWless jams, boombap beats, and experimental ambient soundscapes collide. This channel is all about raw, hands-on music creation, driven by hardware and a deep love for texture, rhythm, and exploration.
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Akai Rhythm Wolf Drum Machine with Mods

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video upload by Ground Grown Circuits

"Trying a different vid of the akai rhythm wolf with mods, now available on my reverb page."

via this Reverb listing

"Mods include:

Individual outs (pre fader)

Bass Filter CV input

Heavy modifications to the bass filter circuit

High pass filter option

Filter keyboard tracking

Heavy modifications to the Howl overdrive

Howl only affects bass instead of all instruments"

SN (21)A41411159704311

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Akai AX60 61-Key Synthesizer w/ Original Box

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Akai MPC2000XL Sampler / Workstation SN 40225-00466

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NICE BEATS

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"NICE BEATS ✨

A long-held wish continues — merging my photographs with my music.

While the first piece, WHEN SILENCE FELL, embraced darkness and stillness, this second work carries a brighter pulse. Captured one evening in Nice with a Canon EOS 5D, the image glows with color and movement. Its title plays on both the city’s name and the beats of light — vibrant, electrifying, alive.

The soundscape was created with:
AKAI MPC4000
Nord Electro 6D
Modal Electronics COBALT8"

Captain Hollywood Project - More And More - Rebuild By Hedge777

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"Straight from the synths. Special thanks to Angelman, Christian and Zark!

~Hedge"

Akai AX80 Synthesizer

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Akai MPC Key 61 Standalone Production Keyboard

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Akai S1000 Sampler w/ Radioactive Knobs

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"AKAI S1000 Sampler in good condition.

Serial no. 31245 - 00103.

Made in Japan.

Year: 1988"

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