DSI POLY EVOLVER KEYBOARD // AMBIENT + NOISE SOUNDS in PolyEvolver // No Talking // Sequential

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"Scanning the DSI/SEQUENTIAL Sound Library for sound patches suitable for AMBIENT/NOISE projects.
TWEAKING factory pattern TUBULATOR."

Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 modded with eurorack rails replacing keyboard

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"The mighty powerful DSI Pro 2. I replaced the keyboard with eurorack rails to take advantage of its cv I/O and sequencer. Expands both the pro 2 and your eurorack exponentially and can do some pretty cool stuff!

I fastened a deopfer passive psu bus on the base of the key bed and have been powering with an external linear supply but could be powered just as easily with euro psu (tiptop uzeus etc)"

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Roger Linn: The King of Drum Machines

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"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)

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

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"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."

Dave Smith Instruments Tempest Analog Synthesizer + Drum Machine SN 04988

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DSI Poly Evolver sequencer soundscape with Fractal Audio FM3 for FX

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"Yesterday was a good day. Just one of those memorable days that I'll cherish, with some things that I can't talk about, but other things that I can. I played some games with my youngest daughter while my wife picked up our older kid from school. When she came home, she asked me to pull out a loose tooth. I did - blood everywhere. The joy on her face when it came out, and the follow up pain and tears and "Wow this is different" was just exciting to watch. She is growing up and I love being such an integral part of that. It makes me so happy. Then, the three of us played board games for another hour or two while it rained outside.

Honestly, there could not have been a better day.

Oh yeah, and I bought Silksong and started playing that."

Synth Seeker One Synth Sketches

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Playlist:

1. One Synth | DSI Prophet 12 Desktop | Berlin School Sketch
2. One Synth | Waldorf Iridium Desktop | Berlin School Sketch
3. One Synth | Arturia Microfreak | Berlin School Sketch
4. One Synth | Ensoniq SD-1 | Berlin School Sketch
5. One Synth | Moog Minimoog Model D | Berlin School Sketch
6. One Synth | Nord Lead A1 | Berlin School Sketch
7. One Synth | Moog Minitaur | Berlin School Sketch
8. One Synth | Waldorf Blofeld | Berlin School Sketch
9. One Synth | Modal Cobalt 8m | Berlin School Sketch

DSI Poly Evolver soundscape with emotive pads

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"Just pulled this out to see what it can do for me. Sometimes I forget how interesting it can sound, and, maybe more to the point, how good a 4 voice synth can sound.

I’ve just been going back and forth between trading this for a Moog Muse. In the one hand, I haven’t played my Poly Evolver much, on the other hand, if I sell it, the prices are getting crazy and I’d probably never get one again.

Sigh… no idea.

NI Raum for reverb"

'Ich geh zum Lunch' - (Synthesizer Live-Jam)

video upload by ole_tholen

"This one's for all those who are off to lunch!

"Lunch - ich geh zum Lunch,
ich hab Mittagspause
ich geh zum Lunch!"

Bass: Behringer Kobol Expander
Drums: Roland TR-6S
Lead: DSI OB-6
Additional Synth-arpeggio and sequencing: Yamaha ModX

You can also listen to this and other tunes of mine on all streaming plattforms:

https://linktr.ee/ole_tholen"

Dave Smith Instruments Mono Evolver SN 00572

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"This is a Dave Smith Mono Evolver synthesizer in very good used condition with only minor wear.Please note that this has the original encoders.Several of them can randomly be a bit jumpy and need to be turned a little slower.Cleaning the pots always helps with this.Overall,it works great and sounds fantastic.A wild and wooly piece of gear."

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Dave Smith Prophet Rev 2 8-Voice Keyboard

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Synth Legends (2005): Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Marcus Ryle, Roger Linn

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"Get your SYNTH LEGENDS Limited Edition T-Shirt here: bit.ly/SynthLegendsTshirt
Pre-orders open through August 25th!

Join us live on August 21, 2025 at 8 pm EDT as we present the entire 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 symposium from April 19, 2005 - Bob Moog’s final public appearance. This historic event, originally organized by Russ Jones of AudioMIDI, brings together synth pioneers Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, and Marcus Ryle, with Roger Linn moderating. For the first time ever, the full 1-hour and 38-minute symposium will be broadcast in its entirety.

Note: the original audio recorded at this 2005 event was only captured on the camera mics and is not studio-perfect. We’ve worked to make audio enhancements, including painstaking audio mastering by Harold LaRue (https://haroldlaruemastering.com), to make this once-in-a-lifetime conversation as clear as possible. We suggest turning on closed captioning in order to not miss any of the content.

During the stream, join Tom Oberheim, Denise Smith (Dave Smith’s widow), Marcus Ryle, and Michelle Moog-Koussa (Bob Moog’s daughter and Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation) in the live chat as they share reflections, answer your questions, and provide personal insights into the legacy of Bob Moog and synthesis history.

Huge thanks to our sponsors, without whom this broadcast would not have been possible:

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Special thanks to: Russ Jones, Harold LaRue, Dave Gross, Mark Ethier, Marcus Ryle, Tom Oberheim, Denise Smith, Roger Linn, Axel Hartmann, and David Mash, all of whose contributions helped make this possible.

Why watch?
Experience the inspiring reflections of five synth legends.
Hear behind‑the‑scenes stories of innovation from the pioneers themselves.
Celebrate Bob Moog’s enduring legacy on the 20th anniversary of his passing.

Mark your calendars and bookmark this page! You won’t want to miss this very special tribute. Feel free to share with fellow synth lovers, and join us live on the 21st to celebrate the magic of synthesis together.
–
Synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog passed away on August 21, 2005. Throughout the month of August, we will share an informal remembrance video series, Voices for Bob, featuring musicians, technologists, innovators, and colleagues as they remember and reflect on Bob's indelible legacy.

▶️ "Voices For Bob" Shorts series:



 
▶️ "Moog Memories” video: bit.ly/MoogMemories [posted here]

Help us carry Bob's legacy forward to inspire future generations through the intersection of science, music, history, and innovation. Support our work by doing one (or all) of the following:

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Dave Smith Tetra

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Dave Smith Mopho

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Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 Analog Synthesizer + Sequencer

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Press as a Stereo Mastering Compressor / Beat Glue

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"Applications of the Press as a final mastering compressor for songs and beats.
https://polyend.com/press/

0:00 A slight compression of a complete beat to make it more compact
0:31 Slight mix rebalance on a complete beat
0:59 Beefing up an analogue synth
1:27 Compressing and cleaning up an analogue beat
1:54 Transient boost on a drum track
2:18 Cleaning up the mix of a complete beat"

Why to Love Polyend Press

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"Here are some real-life applications of this little analog stereo compressor.
I love this pedal dearly.

Thank you for watching!

0:00 A slight compression of a complete beat to make it more compact
0:31 Slight mix rebalance on a complete beat
0:59 Beefing up an analogue synth
1:27 Compressing and cleaning up an analogue beat
1:54 Transient boost on a drum track
2:18 Cleaning up the mix of a complete beat"

Minimoog Model D Instrumental Track

video upload by the nightwater

"Using mainly the Minimoog Model D for all the leads and bass parts of this jam. Dave Smith Tempest on the drums, Access Virus on the background drone pad, and a UDO Super 6 splashed in a bit at the beginning. Chase Bliss Gen Loss MKii and Strymon Bigsky for effects."

Prophet-10 Rev 4, Prophet-5 Rev 2, Jupiter-6, OB-X, OB-6, Memorymoog Plus, & Super Gemini Demos

video uploads by Evgeny

8 quick synth demos by Evgeny. You can use the controls to skip around, or just listen in order as they are relatively short.

Playlist:

1. Prophet-10 rev 4
2. Prophet-10 rev 4 2nd demo
3. Prophet 5 Rev 2 Sounds - legendary synthesizer from 1979 w/ SSM filters
4. Roland jupiter 6, Demo Sounds
5. Oberheim OB-X
6. DSI OB-6
7. Moog Memorymoog Plus
8. UDO SUPER GEMINI

Pioneer DJ TORAIZ AS-1 (2017) Analog Synthesizer

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"The Pioneer DJ TORAIZ AS-1 is a monophonic analog synthesizer with a 64-step sequencer and a variety of performance features. It's built on the analog engine of the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet-6 and includes 7 effects from that synth, plus a new digital distortion. It features two VCOs with multiple waveforms, two VCFs, and a 4-pole resonant low-pass filter. The AS-1 has a 13-key touch keyboard, OLED display, and various inputs and outputs including MIDI I/O and USB.

No external effects or processing were used; only the synthesizer's built-in effects were applied.

https://nacho80.bandcamp.com"

ACHI - You (Live Session)

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"Stream 'You': https://tr.ee/oQlmc57BAs

Live performance of the track 'You', available on ACHI latest EP 'Be There'

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