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

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"Night jam with the Exclusively Analogue EMU system."

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

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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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Mortal Kombat Theme Music by The Immortals #mortalkombat #mortalkombatmovie #synthesizer

video upload by Luke Million

"The original Mortal Kombat theme by The Immortals is epic.

I had so much fun when I put this together when the 2021 movie came out. I wish this version could have made an appearance in the recent movies.

Gear I used for this recreation;

Sequential Prophet 5 Rev 3.3 Moog Multimoog
E-mu Emulator Ii
ARP Odyssey
Ableton Push 2"

SYNTH REVIEW: E-MU Drumulator

video upload by Pulsar Glitch

"Thanks for watching this video! Hope you enjoyed it. Thanks to Metro Gnome Music for letting me borrow the Drumulator, check out their other synths here: https://metrognomemusic.com/"

E-Mu Systems Modular Synthesizer-2 Original Blueprints-Modules VCF+VCA -Brochure

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"For sale are 2 vintage original blueprints for the modular E-Mu Systems Synthesizer =

- Module 2000 Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) dated 12/05/1977 Nr. =DOC.#2000 - 011-002

- Module 2100 Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCF) dated 16/09/1974 Nr.= DOC.#2100-011-002

Don't miss out on this historic piece of history.

This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/E-MU collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days."

Peviously posted: 1977 E-Mu Systems Modular Synthesizer - Original VCA - 2000 Blueprint

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The Classic 80s Sound of a-ha - Train of Thought | Vintage Synth Recreation

video upload by RetroSound

"In this new video I recreate the sound of “Train of Thought” by a-ha from the album Hunting High and Low. Written by Pål Waaktaar, this track is one of the standout examples of 1980s synth-pop production, combining melodic hooks, layered textures, and distinctive Scandinavian pop atmosphere.

For this vintage synth recreation I focused on capturing the character, tone, and arrangement of the original recording using classic hardware synthesizers and samplers. My setup includes the Yamaha DX7 II FD and the Roland Juno-106 for the main synth parts and signature textures.

The bass, flute sound (Fairlight) and selected drum sounds were created with the E-mu Emulator II. I also used the PPG Wave 2.2 for additional digital bass layers, digital textures, and atmospheric effects.

My goal was to explore how the classic a-ha sound was built — from analog warmth and FM synthesis to early digital sampling and wavetable synthesis.

If you enjoy vintage synthesizers, 80s synth-pop, classic a-ha productions, and deep dives into iconic keyboard sounds, this recreation is for you."

Emu Proteus FX Operational Owners Manual

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E-mu Proteus 2 Sound Module (Orchestral)

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E-MU Systems MP-7 Command Station SN 090300199

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E-MU System Proteus 2500 SN 070203469

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1977 E-Mu Systems Modular Synthesizer - Original VCA - 2000 Blueprint

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"For sale is a vintage original Blueprint for the modular E-Mu Systems - VCA - 2000 Voltage Controlled Amplifier Submodule dated 12/05/1977. DOC.#2000 - 011-002

Don't miss out on this historic piece of history.

I accept offers for this original E-Mu Modular Blueprint.

This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/E-MU collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.

This Blueprint is in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail.

I'm shipping worldwide. The actual shipping-cost must be paid by the winning bidder of this auction. All sales are final. No returns accepted. Selling as is, don't hesitate to contact me for more information and/or picture's.

Please check my other auction's as well, I can combine shipping to reduce shipping-costs . Thank you for your interest."

E-mu + OB-X #synth

video upload by Rosen Sound

UDO DMNO: Brilliant, but needs explaining

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the new DMNO synthesizer from UDO, specifically about what it is and more importantly, what it isn't!

0:00 Intro
1:20 It's a....molysynth
2:59 Demo 1: House Atreides
3:56 How to play it
6:00 Demo 2: Space Trousers
7:13 Understanding sound design
8:50 Demo 3: Block Game
10:31 Who it's for, who it's not
13:00 Outro Patron Jam

Thanks to UDO & thanks to my Patrons for their ongoing support"

E-MU Emulator II Sampler Synthesizer w/ Gotek Drive

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