"A song for the sad ones" by gattobus (Frap Tools Magnolia)

video upload by gattobus

"The song can be downloaded here:



This song was born a few months ago while I was programming some patches for Magnolia. I'm not having a great time right now, but luckily, as sometimes happens, music has come to help me. This song carries hope and all my wishes for peace and serenity.

All synth sounds are from Frap Tools Magnolia.
Drums: Roland TR-8S with LinnDrum LM-1 samples
Mixed and mastered on Ableton Live 12."

US-3X - Expanded Vintage and Modern Guitar Synthesizer Switcher

video upload by WayneJoness

"This video details the US-3X, a modern alternative I developed for the rare, vintage Roland US-2 in 2011."

https://gr300.com/US2.htm

"US-3X - Roland US-2 Alternative
In 2011 I made a one-off unit called the US-3X. The US-3X provided the inspiration for the Roland US-2 Turbo, but the US-3X still uses the original 24-pin connectors."

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Roland JX-70 / JX-10 rack mount note to LED addition

video upload by Craig Barnes

"I had finished this project, but originally the 16 patch and bank buttons were dual LEDs. Today I started to replace them with blanks and thought, what if I leave patch buttons 1-6 as dual LEDs and add a simple processor to intercept the serial Comms between the assigner board and the voice boards. Effectively creating a midi to trigger to display the notes as LEDs."

Roland Gaia 2 | Ambient Patch Examples

video upload by Martin Weaver

Playlist:
Patch 1: 00:00
Patch 2: 01:04
Patch 3: 01:50
Patch 4: 02:55
Patch 5: 03:47
Patch 6: 04:29
Patch 7: 05:31
Patch 8: 06:48

Minimal Techno sketch 24 (Roland TR-1000)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

"140 BPM

Kick: 909 analog
Pad: Sample
Rumble: Sample
Noise: Sample
HH1
Shaker
Perc1
Perc2
Perc3
Snare: Lofiperc

#rolandtr1000
#tr1000
#minimaltechno"

Vivarium

video upload by MIDERA

"Here's a new track. I wanted to bring the Tempest back in and use it again... but almost everything about it is just difficult to use... I tried to sequence the beats, but the OS would freeze when doing it that way, so I had to opt to manually change beats. Using the external sequencer kind of ruins half the fun of the Tempest, so I chose to do it all in the box, and it's great for that... but it's extremely hard to put a track together using the Tempest.

Gear used:
Cirklon 2 sequencer
DSI Tempest (drums)
Moog Minimoog (bass)
Roland SH-101 (Bass)
Sequential OB-6 (arp)
Roland JD-990 (initial melodic pad)
Oberheim Matrix 1000 (later pad sound)
Prophet 10 (secondary melody halfway through track)
NI Raum (Reverb)
DAW: Reaper

#sequential #Cirklon2 #rolandjd990 #oberheim"

Roland SR-JV80-06 Dance Demo

video upload by Panu M Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of Roland SR-JV80-06 Dance expansion. All sounds are from Dance expansion. Card was installed to Roland JV-1080 so all the effects etc. from Super-JV. I didn’t find JV-1080 pictures from the 90’s but it was fully loaded back then and centerpiece for long time. Dance card was released in 1992 if I’m correct."

A Modern Jupiter? Can the UDO SUPER 8 Fulfill the Same Role as a Vintage Jupiter 8?

video upload by Starsky Carr

0:00 Jungle Massiiive
3:09 Super 8 Superpowers
9:07 Analog Drift
13:41 Playing round with some tones
19:21 Filter modulation
21:13 Envelopes
21:50 Making a nice pad
24:18 Cross Mod
26:11 Sync

"Is the UDO Super 8 the modern equivalent of the legendary Roland Jupiter-8? Or does the original analog icon still reign supreme? Or was this just an elaborate excuse for me to get the Jupiter 8 on camera :)

In this video I put the UDO Super 8 and Roland Jupiter-8 head-to-head to see how close modern synth design can get to one of the most iconic polysynths ever made. Forget nostalgia for a moment — what happens when you simply listen to them as two instruments?

We explore the sound, architecture, features, modulation, oscillators, filters, and overall character of both synths to answer the question many synth players are asking:
Can a modern hybrid synth compete with one of the greatest analog synths ever built?

The Super 8 clearly takes inspiration from the Jupiter-8, but it also introduces modern features and flexibility that vintage synths simply didn’t have. So which one would you choose in your studio?

By the end of the video we compare:

Raw sound and tone
Oscillator character
Filters and modulation
Modern workflow vs vintage simplicity
Features and flexibility
And finally… the price difference that might surprise you

Whether you're into vintage synths, modern analog hybrids, classic Roland gear, or cutting-edge instruments like the UDO Super 8, this comparison will give you a clear idea of what each synth does best."

Roland Jupiter-X 61-Key Synthesizer Mega Jupiter - Juno - SH - JD SN Z3P3707

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via this eBay listing

"Roland Jupiter X in excellent condition. Very low studio use only, never gigged live. Works perfectly. Looks great as well.. see all pics. Amazing synth that covers all the Jupiter 8 / Juno 60-106, Sh101 territory as well as modern XV5080 with ultra stability and such a rich tone!"

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Roland TR-1000 | Techno Jam (no talking)

video upload by Loop Rituals (vormals DJ LAB)

"Performance: Pascal Blunk"

Exit Earth 🌍 (Roland SE-02 // S-1 // TR-6S // Cre8audio Boom Chick // Arturia Minifreak // Hapax)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"In this video, I keep exploring the Hapax sequencer’s capabilities even more:
Program changes to switch between different presets (TR-6S and Minifreak)
Automation (enabling and disabling MIDI LFOs controlling parameters on the SE-02)
MIDI effects: Arpeggiator, LFO, Randomizer, Output, Scaler, Swing, etc.
Modulation
Fill button used to make drum breaks, mute some tracks etc.
Conditions for notes to play when a certain condition is met...

All 5 instruments in this jam are being sequenced by the Hapax.

The little trick I used here is that, thanks to the Hapax' MIDI Output plugin, the BASS track or the ARP track can sequence the S1, depending on which MIDI Output plugin I've enabled.

⚠️ Heads up: I miswired the Minifreak, so it’s totally out of phase - if you listen in mono, it’ll disappear. 👻"

The Never System | A Roland Jupiter 6 soundscape

video upload by MIDERA

"Here is a patch I made with the Jupiter 6 after I did a little repair on it (one of the sliders was bad). All working now.

NI Raum for reverb

#rolandjupiter6 #nativeinstruments"

Michigan Synth Works Introduces LRB-303 - a DIY TB-303 in Blue or Silver

via Michigan Synth Works

"This a complete kit to build the LRB-303 synthesizer.

This kit includes:

SMD populated LRB-303 Mainboard
SMD populated LRB-303 Switchboard
Alps Tact switches, LEDS, Standoffs
Switched DIN Socket
Mainboard Through hole parts (8 Pots, 2 Brackets, Slide Switch, Audio, DC, CV Jacks)
Precut and Tinned Ribbon Cables (4 Pcs)
Alps Rotary Switches
Precut interconnect wires
OS-303 Processor with MIDI harness
Dust Covers (4 pcs)
NOT Included:

Knob Set
Case Kit (available separately)
More details soon!

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Roland Juno-60 with Tubbutec Ju-66 upgrade and Juno-66 controller #rolandjuno60 #tubbutec

video upload by analogia pl

"Tubbutec Ju-66 upgrade is so much more than just MIDI. I’m doing a couple of thing in the video. For starters, internal sequencer (coming with the upgrade) plays a monophonic structure but since the notes have long release, final effect is polyphonic. Then I’m using the (available separately from Tubbutec) Juno-66 controller to introduce oscillator detune, additional filter LFO modulation and additional filter envelope. All of these features are available without the controller, of course.

With Tubbutec, any Juno 6 or 60 is such a beast now."

If only the Juno-66 label section was a lid that opened for two mini mini controllers like on the Yamaha CS80 & CS60. And if they had mini mini mini controller sections ad infinitum.

Blue Roland SH-101 Vintage Monophonic Analog Synthesizer

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via this eBay listing

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Roland TB-303 gate out , TTMC 5 Step Sequencer , 158 , Tokyo Gate2 , Tokyo Delay

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

"Roland TB-303 gate out , TTMC 5 Step Sequencer , 158 , Tokyo Gate2 , Tokyo Delay , TipTop BD808 , 281t"

Roland System 8 With Jupiter-8 Style Overlay And Wood Ends

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via this eBay listing

"Roland system 8 in excellent condition , no scratches or dents and comes from a smoke free and pet free home. Also has been upgraded with the face overlay and wood sides which make it gorgeous. Comes loaded with system 8, jupiter 8, juno 106 and Jx3p."

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ROLAND JUNO D DEMO // Some Pros & Cons

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and tutorial of the sequencer and sounds of the fabulous ROLAND JUNO-D synthesizer keyboard applied to a synthwave style track. Applies to ROLAND JUNO D6, JUNO D7, and JUNO D8."

Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK: https://woodypianoshack.com

Roland JP-8080 Synthesizer Module

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via this eBay listing

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ROLAND JX08 - SOUND DEMO (NO TALKING, ONLY PLAYING)

video upload by Eaglechild

"Hi there! ;-)
In this demo I explore the Roland JX-08, capturing the iconic character of the legendary JX-8P from the 80s. Some sounds are a little bit modified by me.
Enjoy!"