07.05.2026 Exclusively Analogue EMU - Ring Mod & FM flavors

video upload by batchas

"I kept recording while listening to various sounds. I'll soon take more time to check the FM with different modules of the system."

07.05.2026 Exclusively Analogue EMU - Ring Mod flavors

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07.03.2026 Exclusively Analogue EMU - Last session exceprts

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"For this video I took the 4 parts I recorded during the session and cut them.
The 4 parts uncut are here if you want to see a full part:"

E-MU Emulator II – Depeche Mode “It’s Called a Heart” – 80s Synthpop Sound Cover

video upload by RetroSound

"A faithful cover version of Depeche Mode’s 'It’s Called a Heart', recreated with the legendary E-MU Emulator II sampling synthesizer to capture the authentic atmosphere and sound character of the original 1985 production.

The E-MU Emulator II played an important role in the sound of 80s electronic music, delivering the unique sampled textures, rich pads, and distinctive character that defined the era. This cover pays tribute to the iconic synthpop style of Depeche Mode while adding my own interpretation.
Released in 1984, the E-MU Emulator II became one of the most iconic sampling instruments of the 80s, famous for its unique sound and use in electronic and synthpop productions.

If you love Depeche Mode, vintage synthesizers, E-MU Emulator II sounds, 80s electronic music, and authentic synth recreations, enjoy this tribute and feel free to subscribe for more classic synth covers."

06.29.2026 Exclusively Analogue EMU - Lowpass Filter EA2101

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06.27.2026 Exclusively Analogue EMU

video upload by batchas

"I realise that the sequences are very repetitive, but I didn’t cut the video so you can discover the sound like I was discovering it during the session.
The Echolette that was sitting on a shelter for so long without being used gives a nice character to the first sequence.
I love these filters. The Universal Active Filter in the top row is excellent."

06.21.2026 Exclusively Analogue EMU

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E-mu Emulator III - Service Training Video

video upload by MuStudio

"Here is a video that was shared with me by Kevin Monahan and his wife (she was the one who recorded and edited it at the time).

The main narrator is Tim Swartz, who headed the maintenance department at E-mu Systems.
Hello and welcome to this E-mu Systems Emulator III maintenance video.
To help you better understand and maintain the Emulator III, we have created this maintenance video.
It includes an overview of the EIII, covering both the standalone EIII and its system integration.
We will discuss disassembly procedures, technical modification orders, calibration, and basic troubleshooting."

06.16.2026 Imrpo with Exclusively Analogue EMU system

video upload by batchas

"Afternoon impro with this lovely modular system.
It would be worth giving it another go, record another take, but imperfection and letting go is a big part of my training!"

Batchas "Borderline"

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Phil Hartnoll of Long Range shows us his synths, including his TB-303 that he has had since forever.

video upload by Tomás Mulcahy

Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) studio tour.

"I had uploaded this years ago, and as someone said at the time 'It looks like it was shot on a potato' which was true :) I used Adobe Dialogue enhance to clean up the sound, and a free online video enhance for the picture all of which brought it out nicely. The bit about the TB-303 at 7:05 is my favourite part :) Can't believe it's been almost 20 years!

Original blurb
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Future Music Magazine, June 2007
Exclusive video of the gear in the Long Range studio

Phil runs through his synth collection detailing his best (and worst!), not forgetting the classic TB-303 on which some techno classics were written, complete with stickers for the tunes! We put him on the spot and ask which three pieces of gear he'd take to a desert island and then Nick runs through the band's bank of outboard gear. Fast!
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7:05 He finds the TB-303 on the floor :)
8:52 Nick runs through the band's bank of outboard gear"

06.13.2026 Evening jam with Exclusively Analogue EMU

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Niagara - Soleil d'Hiver, cover by Valmont & Angèle Borscha

video upload by Valmont

"A quick aside from the ongoing LP works : through one of those quirks of my tech sidejob, I ended up with a LinnDrum and an Emulator II in my bedroom at the same time :) My project singer Angèle and I couldn't resist putting them through a fun functional test. So here goes our first cover of a French band we really like. The song is called 'Soleil d'Hiver' by NIAGARA. Simply faithful to the original, because why not? x) And while we're at it, happy birthday to Daniel Chenevez, who co-wrote this song with Muriel Moreno :)))

Also involved in this live tracking: URSA Major Stargate 323, Dynacord PDD14, A/DA MB-1, Alesis XT:C, Dynacord VRS23, Publison Infernal Machine 90, Roland SIP-301, MXR Dual Limiter, Klark Teknik DN780, Yamaha R1000, A/DA MP-1 and BiAmp Model 42.

Angèle's instagram : / angele.brc

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My name is Valmont, I'm 24 from Paris! I compose/produce music, take sound on movie sets and repair instruments :)
After a double bachelor in musicology and mechanics in Sorbonne, I ended up doing the Ecole Nationale Supérieure Louis-Lumière.
I wrote my thesis on Publison and Early Digital, which ultimately tied together my long-standing fascination in vintage machines, servicing and technical demystification with my personal attraction to these instruments.
I tend to hope for a unified low-level approach to music production guided by DIY values. This Youtube channel is a form of its realization!
Join the gang : / valmont_naudin
Listen to my stuff : https://iconism.io/frame/valmont"

E-MU Systems Proteus FX Rackmount 32-Voice Sampler Module

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06.08.2026 Exclusively Analogue EMU

video upload by batchas

"Night jam with the Exclusively Analogue EMU system."

Emu SP1200 & SP12 OTBElec SP MIDI Interface w/ Original Box

via this eBay listing

Here's an interesting device from the recent past. According to the listing details below the final batch came out in 2017. It's from OTBElec and this appears to be the first post to feature them on the site. The www.otbelec.com website is no longer live.

This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me. via the listing: "I bought this new & it was part of the final batch made in 2017. I stored it away because my SP12 required servicing & the interface subsequently was never used (or even unwrapped).

This may be the only brand new OTB MIDI in existence.


"The SP MIDI converts non-standard MIDI messages from the SP-1200 to regular MIDI. One such message is note off, which is required to set the length or duration of sequenced notes. The SP MIDI also translates the pitches of bank D to a continuous range of notes to store and sequence external devices. When recording it is necessary to set rec mode.

Internal mode is used to select up to three samples which then have their 16 pitch levels mapped out over the keyboard. Now supporting note off you can play like you would normally expect, where the sample mutes when the key is released. Excellent for looped samples, i.e. bass lines.

External mode is used to sequence other instruments. It uses bank D1-D6 to record notes on one MIDI channel and D7-D8 on another channel. D1-D6 is mapped to a full note range by pad number and pitch, making it possible to play a melody using the pads. Also note off is sent as you hit the pads a second time, unless F1 oneshot is selected. D7-D8 is combined together to give a full range of note numbers and is best used with a keyboard.

Dynamic velocity is maintained, if not Full Level is selected.

The SP MIDI firmware can be updated using a computer with a MIDI interface.

These features also allow pitching and using the loop function on a S950."

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05.30.2026 Exclusively Analogue EMU modular

video upload by batchas

"I just received this great modular synth: a clone of the EMU modular by Exclusively Analogue..."

See the Exclusively Analogue label below for additional posts featuring Exclusively Analogue's EMU modular dating back to 2012.

AKAI MPC3000 SP Custom

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This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

Also see this one with a custom Overdub button & wood frame.

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E-MU Emax 1020 Rack Sampler SE 12-Bit w/ Gotek Emulator Vintage MIDI Sampler SN 352

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"Vintage 12 bit rack sampler ready to give those SP1200 vibes. This one is on nice condition and has a Gotek USB floppy emulator installed along with the SE upgrade. Includes a power cable."

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New Order, BBC2/Radio 1 simulcast ('Rock Around The Clock', August 28, 1984)

video upload by MrMartinPipe

Two Sequential Circuits Prophet-5s and two Octave Electronics Voyetra 8s. Emu Emulator there as well as custom trigger pads.

This one is in via Ivan Trajkovic aka deejayiwan.

Video description:

"Here we have - except for the three songs that YouTube has 'flagged up' for removal - the notoriously bad-tempered 'Saturday Live' set that was the legendary New Order's contribution to the BBC's 'Rock Around The Clock' music-marathon of pop videos, live performances and documentaries.
Some of the day's programming - notably, this New Order performance from the bowels of Broadcasting House - was simulcasted on the BBC's Radio 1/2 network, as there was no stereo TV in the UK back then.
This historic programme (New Order's "live radio debut on the telly", according to BBC presenter Richard Skinner) surfaced on an old V2000 tape that was being chucked out (together with the video recorder it was in). V2000 was an unusual (but at the time, technically-advanced) European home-video format, intended to compete with VHS and Betamax. Developed by Philips and Grundig, the now-forgotten V2000 had some cool features - like 'flip over' recording, and noise-free 'trick' playback. Don't laugh - this was a big deal in the early-mid 1980s!
The recording was alas in a very poor state - machine (which needed to be repaired) and tape alike had evidently not been stored carefully. I have cleaned up the visuals as best I can - and the result is not bad, considering that the source material is over 40 years old! Better still, I had the cassette recording of the stereo FM broadcast I made at the time - which I have managed to synchronise to the video.
I have it on good authority that the result is superior to what the BBC holds in its archives (allegedly a ropey off-air VHS copy, with hissy mono sound).

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