ENSONIQ TS-12 – Transwave & Hyper Wave Synthesizer Demo

video upload by Darksynth Studio

"Discover the unique sounds of the legendary Ensoniq TS-12, a powerful digital synthesizer known for its distinctive sound engine and expressive sound design possibilities.

In this demo, I explore sounds based on Transwave and Hyper Wave synthesis, revealing evolving textures, rich digital timbres and atmospheric tones that make this classic synthesizer so inspiring for electronic music production.

🎧 In this video:

Ensoniq TS-12 sound demo

Transwave synthesis textures

Hyper Wave synthesis sounds

Vintage digital synthesizer tones

Inspiration for synthwave, ambient, cinematic and electronic music

If you love vintage synthesizers, unique digital sounds and classic hardware instruments, this demo is for you!"

'The Thing' Theme Synth cover (Prophet-10 Rev 4, ESQ-1, JX-3P) - Ennio Morricone

video upload by PKN Synth

"Main theme by Ennio Morricone from John Carpenter's 'The Thing'

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Gear used:
Sequential Prophet-10 Rev4
Ensoniq ESQ-1
Roland JX-3P
Yamaha MODX M7

Produced/performed by Paul Nolan.
Video by Paul Nolan and Daniel McConnell.

There are many mix variations of this main title theme, so I'm mostly referencing the film title sequence version and the end titles version for this cover."

Also see "Walk to the Lighthouse" - Prophet 10 Rev4 Cover - From "The Fog" John Carpenter

Fizmo | The last synth Ensoniq made (before they died)

video upload by Espen Kraft

"The Ensoniq Fizmo from 1998. Espen Kraft says it's the worst synth ever. Is he right? Let's find out.
This is an edited reupload from the old days. Something old, something new, something borrowed and something pink."

Ensoniq Mirage DSK-1 Digital Sampling Keyboard w/ OS 3.2 Disks

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How Recorded Sound Became an Instrument | Voltage Labs

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"Sampling changed the way music could be made.

What began with tape loops and musique concrète evolved through machines like the Fairlight CMI, SP-1200, Akai S950, MPC and ASR-10: each introducing new limitations, new workflows and, eventually, entirely new musical languages.

From hip-hop and jungle to French house, microhouse and experimental electronics, producers learned to treat recorded sound not as something fixed, but as raw material.

This video traces how the sampler became an instrument and how chopping, pitching, looping, resampling and microsampling reshaped electronic music."

Hainbach - A Hundred Suns

video upload by HAINBACH

"A Hundred Suns, the first single from my upcoming album on Seil Records, is out on streaming now. Have a listen a share if you enjoy it: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hai..."

Synth spotting with HAINBACH. I beleive that's an Ensoniq Fizmo paird with the Hideaway Studio Elfin. This appears to be the first post to feature the Elfin.

Ensoniq Mirage — Famous Songs and Sounds

video upload by Nicolas Melis

"A live performance of famous songs and sounds associated with the Ensoniq Mirage, using patches from the original factory library. Some sounds have added reverb.

0:00. Janet Jackson – Escapade (A08 – Crotale)
0:07. Janet Jackson – Escapade (A04 – Stacked Strings / High Strings Bowed)
0:26. Rhythim Is Rhythim – Strings of Life (C06 – Acoustic Piano )
0:38. Rhythim Is Rhythim – Strings of Life (C06 – Bowed Strings)
0:56. Cherrelle & Alexander O’Neal – Saturday Love (A01 – Vibraphone)
1:06. Alexander O’Neal – Fake (B04 – Orchestra Brass Section)
1:21. Inner City – Good Life (B03 – AH/DO)
1:31. Janet Jackson – Nasty (B05 – Flute)
1:38. Janet Jackson – Nasty (A08 – Che Cymbal)
1:44. Janet Jackson – When I Think of You (B02 – Piano+1)
1:58. Janet Jackson – When I Think of You (C08 - Electric Bass #1)
2:07. Janet Jackson – When I Think of You (C08 - Marimba)
2:17. Janet Jackson – When I Think of You (A10 – Igor’s Hit / Orchestra Hit II)
2:22. The Cure – Hot Hot Hot!!! (B04 – Cellos / Violins)
2:33. Stacey Q – Two of Hearts (A03 – “DOO” Vocal / Female Voices)
2:51. Full pipe-organ improvisation (B09 – Full Pipe Organ with Bass Pedals)
3:28. Paul Hertzog – Bloodsport: Triumph (B08 – Wooden Flutes)
3:52. The S.O.S. Band – The Finest (A01 – Vibraphone)

All music in this video is performed live on the Ensoniq Mirage using sounds from its factory library. No audio from the original recordings, backing tracks, or externally sampled material from the featured songs was used. This video is presented for educational, entertainment, and instrument-demonstration purposes."

Ensoniq SQ80 Quick Demo

video upload by Seventy Three Records Music Store

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Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ 1 - "Cinematic Legacy" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"Soundset working: Original ESQ-1 & SQ-80 + Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ1

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In 1988 Ensoniq made a real deep machine ESQ-1 with digital osc’s & analog filter & lot of synthesizer possibilities.

In our modern times Cherry Audio made a great emulation of this 80’s classic!

Now we are having opportunity to touch a legend with authentic sound!

'Cinematic Legacy' Soundset contains 40 organic presets suited for cinematic, ambient & electronic music in any genre:

Massive Vintage Strings
Silky & Evolving Pads
Deep Drones
Basses
Arps & Moving Sounds
Plucks & Bells

Easy installing with our instructions.

Sounds can be different aswell as patch names from model to model.
Original ESQ & SQ synths having no Arp & Reverb.

Made by chief sound engeneer of LFO.store – Nick Klimenko.

Turn the potential of your powerful synthesizer on maximum & may music be with you!"

Ensoniq MR76 76-Key Workstation SN MR-11528

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Ensoniq VPC-101 Sound Cartridge For VFX, VFX-SD, SD-1

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Ensoniq IPC-1 German Collection For VFX, VFX-SD, SD-1

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Ensoniq ASR-10 Rackmount Advanced Sampling Recorder SN ASR-12849

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"Hilariously overbuilt and overengineered, this ASR sampler was Ensoniq's flagship, and with compatibility to the EPS and EPS16+ there's plenty of cool sounds that you can use right out of the gate.

The ASR-10 (Advanced Sampling Recorder) was essentially the third generation of the EPS series of samplers, sharing the same basic architecture and user interface as the earlier EPS Classic and EPS-16 Plus. The ASR-10, like its predecessors, was a true performance orientated sampling workstation, and did not require a computer or additional equipment in order to create a complete song. It included a powerful and flexible effects unit, polyphonic aftertouch, an advanced MIDI sequencer, load-while-playing abilities, and a powerful multi-layered synthesis engine. The supplied "Musician's Manual" lived up to Ensoniq's documentation practice, with a highly readable, very hands-on and quite complete description of the device. There was even an included tutorial that covered many features of the machine, including sampling and sequencing."

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Ensoniq SQ-80 Cross Wave Synthesizer SN SQ-14821-E w/ Cesium Sound Cart

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"With an included case, this Ensoniq SQ80 is one for the ages. Some great sounds in this one, and the memory expansion is always a plus!"

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Ensoniq EPS16 Plus With Gotek Quick Demo

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"SEE VIDEO ATTACHED OF THIS ACTUAL EPS16 PLUS!

Here is a rare chance to get a classic and quite legendary sampler from 1991! As it was, this particular EPS16 Plus was already in great, fully functional, no operational issues, when it arrived to us.

We still tested all the buttons, sliders, jacks, wheels etc.. All are fully functional.

We then added a SUPER nice Gotek USB drive in place of the factory floppy disc drive. Which brings this classic into the modern world. No more storage drawbacks to this Ensoniq.

Add to that, The USB thumb drive included is loaded with so many sound banks! It has all of the Factory Ensoniq libraries PLUS the Syntaur libraries.

See all pics for cosmetics, I think you'll find that although out has some minor wear here and there.. this is probably the most excellent one online."

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Ensoniq VFX Dynamic Component Synthesis

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Ensoniq TS10 Performance/Composition Synthesizer

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Many Synthesiser Clubs

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Here is a compilation of some of the Synthesiser Club segments from The Memetune Programme over the years

Featuring vintage ARPs, Moogs, Yamahas, Rolands, Korgs, Ensoniqs, Kawais, Sequential Circuits - did I forget any?

Enjoy!"

Cherry Audio | Expressive Sound Design with Andrew Longhurst

video upload by Cherry Audio

"More expressive performance can be achieved through various technologies and techniques such as velocity, channel aftertouch (pressure), polyphonic aftertouch, and MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). These features allow compatible synthesizer instruments and controllers to mimic the subtle dynamics of acoustic instruments.

In this video, musician, producer, and sound designer ‪@AndrewLonghurst‬ demonstrates his approach to expressive sound design, showcased through his collection of presets for Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio. He provides demonstrations of each technique using the new Expressive E Osmose CE MIDI controller and discusses his choices for setting up these advanced modulations in a preset.

These techniques can be widely applied to other Cherry Audio virtual instruments. Be sure to check the product feature listings and documentation to determine which instruments specifically support some or all of these methods. Additionally, consult your MIDI controller documentation, as compatibility for channel aftertouch, polyphonic aftertouch, and especially MPE can vary significantly in this evolving market.

Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio User Guide - https://docs.cherryaudio.com/cherry-a...

00:00 - Introduction
03:16 - First Principals
05:28 - Velocity & Channel Aftertouch
09:28 - Polyphonic Aftertouch
15:16 - MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE)
22:28 - Notes About Compatibility

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Cherry Audio ESQ-1 | "Machine Hearts" by Steve Peglar

video upload by Cherry Audio

"Sound designer and musician Steve Peglar shares a demo track featuring a blend of the unmistakable Ensoniq sound alongside his own contributions to the presets of Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio. ESQ-1 features an extensive library of over 360 presets created by veteran sound designers, as well as the original 40 factory presets of the 1986 synthesizer."