Retroaktiv Rhodes Chroma Polyphonic Aftertouch Demo

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"Playing a Rhodes Chroma with the Retroaktiv Polyphonic Aftertouch Retrofit installed. For more info, visit www.retroaktivsynthesizers.com"

Found the above video from 2017 in the following listing.

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"It is in great shape, and the wood is nearly flawless. The metal and tolex are also in great shape. It's got the CC+ CPU board upgrade, MIDI and polyphponic aftertouch. The unit has had the following work done:

Luca Sasdelli Switching Power Supply installed. (Replaces original PSU, which was underpowered)

Retroaktiv Polyphonic Aftertouch installed. Can also transmit this via MIDI to control other devices that support poly aftertouch.

CC+ CPU upgrade installed, allowing for CC control of parameters, extra memory, and more.

Other information:

One of the segments is out on the large 2-digit segment display (Which shows the current program selected). One segment is out on the 8-character mini-7-segment screen. Both of these segments are so minor that I have never been affected by them. One of the voice cards is currently coming up with an error. I am willing to replace the card before shipping the instrument. If I haven't played the Chroma for a month, certain keys will need to be exercised a few times in order to work. This is due to the leaf switches used on these. They're the same as the ones on the K250. I have never seen a keyboard that uses these that did not exhibit this behavior.

There is s small dent in the front panel near the Chroma logo. Hardly noticeable.

Voice 6 is currently throwing an error code."

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Retroaktiv MPG7 Review & Demo // Why you'll want an MSK-7

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"Retroaktiv have done it again, this time with a SuperQuartet/MPG-7 programmer that can also be used with your 106, or as a MIDI controller for whatever really... MIDI CC assigning means you can use it with pretty much anything.

It comes with all the usuals Retroaktiv extras, like patch saving (10 banks in here) plus setup saving... which saves patches independently of the stored patches.. so all-in-all you can save thousands!

Its got the amazing patch generator.. you can set it to generate pads, basses, pianos, strings, FX etc and control what parameters are used.

There's also assign slots to control up to 3 parameters at a time with either MIDI CC or aftertouch.

This massively opens up the MPG-7 - if you've got one you'll want one of these."

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Retroaktiv MPG-7 Controller for Roland MKS-7 & Juno-106

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"The new MPG-7 controller from Retroaktiv can be useful even to us Juno-106 owners only, even though it's even more powerful for the MKS-7."

Korg EX-8000 Programmable Polyphonic Synth with Retroaktiv DW-8P w/ Original Box

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The Superer Jupiter // Roland MKS80 with the Retroaktiv MPG8x

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"Already ducking for cover! The Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter is often labelled as an enhanced Jupiter 8 in a box - even Vintage Synth Explorer calls it something like that. Here I look at it along with the Retroaktiv Super Controller.. which really does feel like it brings the instrument up to date and makes it a whole lot easier to use. Essentially if you're thinking of buying an MKS80 or if you've got one you never really use... GET ONE OF THESE. They're cheaper than the original MPG80 controllers, and blow them out of the water as far as functionality is concerned."

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

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"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

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

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"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."

MPG-70 Patch Generator Bass Category

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"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."

Some MKS-70 pads generated by MPG-70 Patchgen

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

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"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."

How to store your MPG-70 Sounds

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"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."

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

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"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."

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

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

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Fully Upgraded Roland MKS-70 with Retroactiv MPG-70

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"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"

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MPG 8X Patch Generator - Pads & Perc Bass Algorithm

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"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."

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

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

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PG-2K Patch Generator - "Polyrez" Category


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

PG2K Patch Generator - Vibrato Bells Category

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"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."

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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."

PG-2K Patch Generator - Pulsate Bass Category

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

Retroaktiv PG-2K Patch Generator - Synth Bells Category

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"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."

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

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"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."

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

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"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.