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Showing posts with label Retroaktiv. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Retroaktiv. Show all posts

Friday, March 08, 2024

Tal-Pha ... What's so special about the Alpha Junos? & how to make THE Hoover!


video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Alpha Juno has been given a new lease of life by TAL. Finally we now have an amazingly accurate recreation of the 80's classic synth. Here I put it up against my original (my first synth) which I bought back in school ... THATs a long time ago! It was used then and its even more used now :)"

0:00 The Hoover & overview
3:36 Oscillator
7:15 Filter
10:56 Let's Make a Hoover
12:56 Some Preset Comparisons
13:56 Juno Preset Sysex into TAL-Pha
16:40 Chord Mode
18:28 Extras
21:23 MIDI Control
22:22 Wrapping Up

Monday, October 30, 2023

MPG-70 Super JX Programmer - Patch Generator Demo - Bass (No Talking)


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"Some BASS patches generated by MPG-70 patch generator. Sorry for the flickering of the OLED. That's due to the camera refresh rate. In person, the OLED has no flicker and appears solid white. These are tricky to shoot due to the refresh rate of the OLED vs the refresh rate of the camera."

Sunday, October 29, 2023

MPG-70 Patch Generator Bass Category


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"Some BASS patches generated by MPG-70 patch generator. Sorry for the flickering of the OLED. That's due to the camera refresh rate. In person, the OLED has no flicker and appears solid white. These are tricky to shoot due to the refresh rate of the OLED vs the refresh rate of the camera."

Friday, October 20, 2023

Some MKS-70 pads generated by MPG-70 Patchgen


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

Friday, October 06, 2023

Layering 2 JX-8P using Retroaktiv MPG-70 Controller


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"The MPG-70 is capable of layering any combo of JX8P, MKS-70 and Super JX synths, whether stock or Vecoven modded. You can layer the synths and store their exact state as a SETUP object in the MPG-70's internal memory. You can also set up complex modulation routings, such as making the mod wheel open the filter on JX 1, while closing the filter and increasing resonance on JX 2. You can use any CC, aftertouch, foiotpedal, or the two dedicated ASSIGN controls to modulate any combo of front panel slisers you wish."

Monday, October 02, 2023

How to store your MPG-70 Sounds


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"This is a short clip showing how to store your user objects on MPG-70 controllers for Super JX, MKS-70, and JX-8P. We've eliminated the tedious JX file system that requires you to link every tone to a patch. Now you can save all of your objects in seconds."

Friday, September 29, 2023

Retroaktiv MPG-70 MKIII Patch Generator Demo - "Pads - General" Category (No Talking)


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"In this video we're hearing patches that are being generated by the Retroaktiv MPG-70's patch generator. The synth used here is a Vecoven Modded Roland MKS-70. We're demonstrating the 'Pads - General' category, which creates evolving, lush textured synth pads."

Friday, August 18, 2023

Korg EX-8000 w/ DW-8P Retroactive Expander



via this auction

"Vintage Korg EX-8000 ( Rackmount DW-800) with the Retroactiv expander giving you the best UI for all the parameters in the menu."

Tuesday, July 04, 2023

Fully Upgraded Roland MKS-70 with Retroactiv MPG-70

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via this auction

"The MKS-70 has every possible upgrade: Vecoven flash board with multiple banks of patch storage; professionally installed Vecoven PWM upgrade kit which puts this synth into Jupiter & CS-80 territory; Guy Wilkinson upgraded power supply which is WAY more efficient, stable, and runs much cooler; low noise cable routing mod; OLED display upgrade; and fresh battery. This already great synth is ready for the next 40 years, and runs circles around a stock unit! It's also loaded with dozens of stunning patch banks, including one that makes heavy use of the new PWM mod.

On top all that, the new version of Retroaktiv's MPG-70 programmer - the mk3 with optional patch storage upgrade. This is crucial because it gets around Roland's Patch/Tone storage limitations. And of course it gives you hands on control of every parameter AND it works as a universal MIDI controller for any synth or plugin!

All in, this whole bundle was over $4100 with parts & labor"

Wednesday, January 04, 2023

MPG 8X Patch Generator - Pads & Perc Bass Algorithm


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"This video demonstrates some of the sounds generated by the MPG-8X patch generator's 'Pads 1' category."

MPG-8X Patch Generator - Poly/Pad 2 Algorithm


"Here's a demo of the Poly/Pad 2 Algorithm found in the MPG-8X patch generator. This is just a sample of the tones this algorithm will generate."

MPG-8X Patch Generator - Perc Bass Algorithm


"Here we're using the MPG-8X Patch Generator to create 'perc bass' sounds using the "Perc Bass" algorithm. This alg is also good for generating organ percussion soinds."

Monday, December 12, 2022

PG-2K Patch Generator - "Release Pads" Category


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"PG-2K Patch Generator 'Release Pads' category. This algorithm generates pads that utilize a longer release time."

Update:

PG-2K Patch Generator - "Polyrez" Category


PG-2K Patch Generator - "Piano/Clavichord" Category

Sunday, December 11, 2022

PG2K Patch Generator - Vibrato Bells Category


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"This is a demo of the "Vibrato Bells" category in the PG-2K Patch Generator. This category generates chimes and bells that have a detuning or pit modulation element, such as vibrato."

Update:

PG-2K Patch Generator - Detuned Envelope Pads


"This algorithm generates pads that have a pitch envelope detuning effect incorporated. This could be a 'scooping' effect when keyed, or a more subtle slow envelope detuning of the DCOs. This demo give you a taste of the sounds this algorithm is good for."

Saturday, December 10, 2022

PG-2K Patch Generator - Pulsate Bass Category


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"This video demonstrates they types of sounds generated by the PG-2K Patch Generator's 'Pulsate Bass' Algorithm."

Friday, December 09, 2022

Retroaktiv PG-2K Patch Generator - Synth Bells Category


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"Here's a short demo of the "synth bells" category on the Retroaktiv PG-2K's patch generator. Create infinite new sounds at the touch of a button. The patchgen algorithm in this clip generates bright, shimmery, synth bells, usually with some release. Each algorithm in our patch generator creates different styles of synth sounds. All of our controllers have an extensive patch generator like this."

Update:

Retroaktiv PG-2K Patch Generator - "Atonal/Bell Tree Category" Demo

video upload by

"Here's a clip of us demonstrating the PG-2K Patch Generator algorithm called "Atonal/Bell Tree/Chime", which was designed to create gongs, metallic sounds, hand bells, chimes, and other similar instruments. There are over 20 other algorithms on PG-2K, including pads, polysynths, brass, basses, strings and more. Retroaktiv controllers are more than just a bunch of knobs on a pretty enclosure."

Thursday, December 08, 2022

Retroaktiv Synthesizers PG-2K Patch Generator Demo - Strings Category


video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers

"Here's a short demo showing some of the sounds the PG-2K's Patch Generator can generate at the press of a button. Here, we're demo'ing the "strings" category. There are over 20 more categories to choose from, and they all generate musically useful patches. Having a Retroaktiv controller is like having an infinite number of new sounds for your synth."

You can find additional PG-2K demos here.

Friday, August 26, 2022

Roland JX-10 with Retroaktiv MPG-70


video upload by JimDaneker

"5 minute deep dive into one of the best analog synths ever made: the Roland JX-10, controlled by the Retroaktiv MPG-70 Programmer. The MPG-70 is a brilliant piece of gear in that it completely opens up the JX-10, bringing every parameter to a physical control surface. It even lets you control both upper and lower tones simultaneously - something no other controller can do. The icing on the cake is that it can control ANY synth - hardware or software, using standard MIDI CCs!

My JX-10 has the optional Vecoven ROM, which is a must-have to bring this glorious synth into the 21st century and allow it to be controlled via MIDI CCs."

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Retroaktiv PG-2K controller for the Roland JX-3P & MKS-30 (& all Kiwi mods) | Review/Demo


video upload by Espen Kraft

"The PG-2K controller from Retroaktiv can control any JX-3P. Factory 3P, Kiwi modded 3P or any 3P/MKS-30 CC modded model. In the case of the Kiwi, all Kiwi mods are supported and it makes it so much easier to use the arcane Kiwi mod."

Monday, May 30, 2022

Korg DW-8000 Programable Digital Waveform Synthesizer With Retroaktiv Programmer



via this auction

Tuesday, September 07, 2021

New UPDATED MPG-50 for the Alpha Juno / MKS-50 | Controller Power


video upload by Espen Kraft

"The Roland Alpha Juno 1/2 and the MKS-50 are among the greatest synths Roland did. Now the updated controller, the MPG-50mk2 from Retroaktiv gives you an even greater control over these synths. Internal memory for storing patches, the ability to control two units at the same time, a new patch generator, another MIDI post, bigger OLED display and more."

Monday, August 30, 2021

Roland Alpha Juno 2 // SOUNDING GORGEOUS // sounds only demo


video upload by Starsky Carr

0:00 Downbeat
2:36 Drum & Bass
3:40 Old School House Piano
4:31 Ambient Chords
5:52 Percussive Chimes
7:36 HOOVER!!
9:03 Let’s RAVE :)
9:51 Slow Chords to Chicago Stabs
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