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Showing posts with label JHS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label JHS. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 09, 2023

MODAL ELECTRONICS Argon8X Wavetable Synth Review (Drumlogue, CB Generation Loss, JHS Mary-K)


video upload by Knobs & Switches

"Here is my personal review about the Modal Electronics Argon8X Wavetable Synthesizer with a little help of my Korg Drumlogue, Chase Bliss Generation Loss MkII and a JHS Mary-K Pedal."

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Moog Minimoog - Featuring the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz


video upload by thesynthsofgus

"Here’s my Minimoog through the JHS Electro-Harmonix Octive Fuzz plus some delay :)"

Monday, February 27, 2023

JHS Pedals Spring Tank, Kodiak and Fuzz Series 3 deeper review (Korg Drumlogue, Moog CDX, JX-3P, ...


video upload by Knobs & Switches

"Here is my deeper Review about the JHS Pedals: Spring Tank Reverb, Kodiak Tremolo and the Series 3 Fuzz with the help of my Korg Drumlogue, Moog CDX (White Elephant), Roland JX-3P, Yamaha GS-2, B.Box Modulation Delay and Auto Wah, Malekko Scrutator, Boss DD-5, OBNE Rever, Maestro Ranger and TC.Electronics SCF.

Original title track "cat" by dkdent from the album "360 MB Grand Cru":
https://music.apple.com/de/album/368m...
https://amazon.de/music/player/albums...


https://www.jhspedals.info

00:00:00​ Intro
00:00:34​ Title Track
00:01:24 Epilogue
00:03:19 Sound Demos with Moog CDX & Korg Drumlogue
00:05:04 Spring Tank Reverb
00:10:06 Kodiak Tremolo
00:17:50 Series 3 Fuzz
00:24:35 Conclusion
00:26:33 Outro Track "Cat"

Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 11 & 14 Pro Max, Sony ZV-1, Sony ECM-W2BT, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Steinberg Cubase 12 and Final Cut Pro X"

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Dreadbox Disorder Abuzz Fuzz deeper Review (Argon8X, Yamaha C605P, SCHMIDT 8-Voice & more FX Boxes


video upload by Knobs & Switches

"Deeper review about the Disorder from Dreadbox together with a Yamaha C605p Electone Organ, Modal Argon8X, SCHMIDT 8-Voice Synthesizer and some other Pedals (Dreadbox Komorebi, Lethargy and SonicBits as well as a JHS Spring Tank)."

Thursday, January 27, 2022

H.W. Cano Gravitom Rare Drum Synthesizer


video upload by akestromer

"Quick demo of an early 80's drum synth made by H.W. Cano."

Here's an intersting bit of synth history. You can find previous creations by Cano here. I believe Cano's designs were bought out by Basyn according to this post back in 2006. Not sure if Cano dates back to the 80s. This is the first post to feature the Gravitom though. The design and sound remind me of the JHS/Cortez variety drum synths various band produced.

Monday, July 26, 2021

BOSS DR-55 + PRO-RHYTHM MINI SYNTH D-2



via this auction

Anyone ID the top right logo on the D-2? These were branded Coron, Cortez, JHS, Grant, BIAS, etc...

Song step pattern book for the DR-55 picktured below.

Saturday, May 30, 2020

70s JHS SD-1 Pro-Rhythm Synth Drum Pad + Stand

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via this auction

You can find a demo of one here.

"Rare JHS SD-1 Pro-Rhythm Analogue Drum Synthesizer from the late 70's from John Hornby Skewes (JHS).

The item has just had a fully service so works perfectly and was from my collection which I am in the process of selling.

The SD-1 is a battery powered drum synth with sound shaping controls and a rubber pad which, when hit, triggers the analogue circuitry for an infinite variety of possible sounds from deep bass to high pitches to sweeping disco tones.

The JHS Pro–Rhythm is a self contained drum synthesizer,featuring two V.C.O.s', a ring modulator, resonance control, L.F.O., white noise source, a sweep generator for oscillators, area V.C.A. Section. Thanks to it's advanced features and state-of-the-art circuitry, the JHS Pro Rhythm offers the modern percussionist an expanded form of electronic musical expression previously available only to guitarists and keyboard players.

The control panel is rim mounted and designed for easy accessibility and fine adjustment, the control themselves are rationally laid out, and easy to operate."

Sunday, December 08, 2019

Party At Baal's Place


Published on Dec 8, 2019 John L Rice

"This is the little music video that came about as an afterthought as I was working on the demo for the Laurentide SynthWorks Baal 3080 VCF module, full video here: [posted here]

I thought that more people will get to watch it if it was it's own separate video so I made a quick edit with a few minor tweaks. The full story of how this all came about is in the full demo video but in short, here's the gear I used:

Laurentide SynthWorks - Baal 3080 VCF
Moon Modular - 569 sequencer, 526 mixer
Synthesis Technology - MOTM-300 VCOs, MOTM-800 EG, MOTM-1800 EG, MOTM-190 VCA, MOTM-380 LFO, MOTM-650 MIDI to CV
Strymon - Timeline delay and BigSky reverb pedals
Retro Mechanical Labs - Electron Fuzz pedal
JHS - Firefly fuzz pedal
Lexicon - MX-400 reverb
Roland - Integra7 synth, A-49 keyboard
Mellotron - M4000D rack
Musser - tubular bells
Marantz - PMD-661 flash recorder
Canon - C100 MkII cameras and CN-E lenses
Fotodiox and Dracast LED lighting
Sony - Vegas Pro 13

Thanks for watching, rating, commenting, telling your friends, etc. If you've found this and/or my other videos useful or entertaining, please consider buying me a fancy cup of coffee? :-)
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JohnLRice"

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Chrome / Silver BIAS BS-2 Analog Drum Synthesizer


via this auction

The classic Cortez, Coron, JHS, etc. drum synth in chrome.

Sunday, August 18, 2019

D-2 Cortez Pro-Rhythm Mini Synth

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via this auction

"Very rare Cortez Pro-Rhythm Mini Synth. Sounds awesome! Runs on a nine volt battery."

One of the most re-branded mini drum synths out there. See this post for a JHS branded demo. These were branded Coron, Cortez, JHS, Grant, BIAS, etc... See the labels at the bottom of this post for more.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

JHS Pro Rhythm Drum Synth w/ Stand

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via this auction

GREAT CONDITION for its age, this has a few marks from drumstick hits. We have had this unit from new since the 80's, and has never let us down. We had a separate on off switch installed to help preserve battery life. Comes complete with original stand and instruction booklet."

Sunday, December 23, 2018

GetLive! Jervis Solstice Synth Jam - No Talking - Just Music!


Published on Dec 23, 2018 GetJervis

"You've heard them by themselves, now feel the power of them combined! Live Jam Featuring:- JHS Pro Rhyhm SD-1, Gnat Special, Atomosynth Mochika, MFB Synth & Soulsby Atmegatron as Odytron.. Introducing Jomox XBase 09 , Alesis HR16 and Moog Sub37... Enjoy :)"

Friday, November 16, 2018

TEST SERIES ALM/Busy Circuits Dinky's Taiko with JHS Crayon


Published on Nov 16, 2018 Outsider Sound Design

"ALM/Busy Circuits Dinky's Taiko distorted / overdriven with JHS Crayon.

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.
Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Super Rare JHS Drum Synth


Published on Aug 5, 2018 GetJervis

"70s Sci-Fi Goodness with the rare vintage JHS Pro Rhythm Drum synth, SD-1.. Made by British musical instrument distributor John Hornby Skewes in the late 70's.."

Tuesday, January 03, 2017

JHS D-2 / CORON DS-7 PRO-RHYTHM MINI SYNTH w/ Original Box

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via this auction

"JHS D-2 PRO-RHYTHM MINI SYNTH, Drum machine synthesizer with its box.
All recent photos, and exactly as shown.
Fantastic piece of kit.
Great sounds.
Works perfectly."

Sunday, August 11, 2013

JHS SD1 Pro Rhythm Analog Drum Synth SN 016549

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Uploaded on Dec 14, 2011 phillwilson·167 videos

Although this video is from 2011, it is the actual unit for sale below.


via this auction - learn how to sell on eBay here.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

JHS SD-1 Pro Rhythm

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via this auction

Rare analogue drum synthesizer from the late 70's from John Hornby Skewes (JHS). The SD-1 is a battery powered drum synth with sound shaping controls and a rubber pad which, when hit, triggers the analogue circuitry for an infinite variety of possible sounds from deep bass to high pitches to sweeping disco tones. It can be mounted on its stand to provide a drummer with a pre-determined sound of choice to augment his kit or it can be used as-is in a studio setting for hands-on tweaking. In the latter case this can provide huge amounts of sample material.

The controls are as follows:

- VCO 1 Freq.
- VCO 1 Square/Noise/Ring selection switch

- VCF Freq.
- VCF LP/BP/HP selection switch
- VCF Reso

- VCO 2 Freq.
- VCO 2 LFO/OFF/Squiggle (hf modulation) selection switch
- VCO 2 Modulation Amount to VCO1 or VCF

- Sweep VCO 1/2 Selection Switch
- Sweep VCO Direction/Amount
- Sweep VCF Direction/Amount
- Sweep Decay

- VCA Decay
- VCA Volume"

From JHS:

"The JHS Pro–Rhythm is a self contained drum synthesizer,featuring two V.C.O.s', a ring modulator, resonance control, L.F.O., white noise source, a sweep generator for oscillators, area V.C.A. Section. Thanks to it's advanced features and state-of-the-art circuitry, the JHS Pro Rhythm offers the modern percussionist an expanded form of electronic musical expression previously available only to guitarists and keyboard players. The control panel is rim mounted and designed for easy accessibility and fine adjustment, the control themselves are rationally laid out, and easy to operate. The Instrument is supplied complete with a chrome plated stand which is fully adjustable for height and synth angle. The drum head is a tough rubber pressure pad which gives good response and stick bounce. At certain settings it is touch-sensitive, responding differently to varying degrees of stick pressure. The casing is extremely sturdy pressed steel, finished in matt black. The instrument is powered by two 9 v (PP3) batteries, and is switched on by inserting a jack plug into the output socket. The Controls of the JHS Pro-Rhythm Drum -Synth are split into5 sections , which can be briefly summed up as follows, reading anti-clockwise around the rim of the instrument:

A. VCO1 this is the first oscillator and provides the main sound source.
B. VCF this is the filter which enables the player to add to or subtract from the harmonic content of the sound so as to alter its “colour”
C. VCO2 the second oscillator, which provides a choice between LPO (for modulation effects) and sine wave forms.
D. sweep this section generates and varies the rise and fall in the sound “envelope” as used in a lot of today's popular music.
E. VCA This section controls the overall decay time and overall volume. Only by constant experimentation can the musician build up his own individual repertoire of sounds and effects'"

Monday, August 15, 2011

JHS DX-5 PRO-RHYTHM MINI SYNTH


via this auction

pics of the inside below.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

VINTAGE JHS SD1 PRO RHYTHM DRUM SYNTH


via this auction

Sunday, March 07, 2010

JHS Pro Rhythm Analogue Drum Synth


YouTube via virtuaswindon.

via this auction

"JHS Pro Rhythm Drum Synth Analogue Drum Pad, as used on countless 1970s disco tracks, DUB reggae beats etc. Now on Ebay!"


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