Roland Jupiter- 08

video upload by TheUftone

".My first experience with the Roland Jupiter-08.
Aside from the fact that it takes a while to boot up,
it’s a compact synthesizer that truly satisfies both the desire for ownership and the craving for great sound. The sound it produces far exceeds what you’d expect from its physical size—
it’s the Jupiter-8, after all. Connecting it to the Korg drumlogue requires just a single sync cable
(the green one in this video); no special configuration is needed
(provided you haven’t changed any of the default settings)."

playing some Roland JX-08

video upload by Infested Alien

Floating 🌊 (Arturia Minifreak // Elektron Digitone // MFB Tanzbar // Roland S1 // K.O.-Sidekick)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Four instruments, three parts played in real time, and one slightly overloaded pair of hands. 😅

The challenge for this one was simple on paper: play the PADS, BASS and LEAD in real time. No sequencers being abused here! Well… except for the MFB Tanzbär, which handles the drums. 🥁

On the MiniFreak , I use two different pad sounds: one for the first part, then a more choir-like sound for the second half.

The S-1 handles the bass, and its HOLD function was particularly useful here. It lets me keep a bass note playing while freeing one hand to do something else (change sounds, play the lead, trigger a drum break… basically trying to keep everything under control. 😅)

The Digitone is where I play the melodies, using chime sounds layered with a pad-like sound. For the outro, I switch on the arpeggiator.

And then there's the Tanzbär , which made things a little more complicated because I wanted to play with the K.O.-Sidekick effects during the performance.

I used the Tanzbär's separate outputs so that:
The main drum parts go through Sidekick Channel 1, with its compressor, EQ and Loop effect for the breaks
The hi-hats and cymbals go through Channel 2, using the compressor, EQ and Delay.

So while playing three instruments in real time, I also had to keep an eye on the drums, the Sidekick effects, sound changes and everything else happening at the same time.

Let's just say… there are a few beautiful mistakes in there. 😂

But that's the whole point of these jams: no perfect performance, just one take, a lot of things to control, and a human being trying to keep up with his own setup.

Hope you enjoy it!

As always, the performance was recorded in a single take. I mixed and mastered the individual tracks afterwards in Ableton Live, but the musical performance itself wasn't edited or fixed."

Roland RS-09 Organ / String Synthesizier - MKI

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FR-777 mk2 + TR-909

video upload by decoder303

"some 777 tweaking"

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Defective Records MC-8 Hack Allows for Programming the Roland MC-8 Sequencer

via Defective Records

"A software application that lets you program your Roland MC-8 sequencer with MIDI files from your computer!

• Convert a MIDI file to audio that programs the MC-8’s sequence through its cassette input
• Edit MC-8 sequences on your computer, not on your MC-8’s LED screen & keypad
• Configure each of your MC-8 channels with whatever combination of CVs as well as MPX and Tempo values as you like"

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Jam #03 TR909 MC202 Slim Phatty Prophet 08 Machinedrum Oxi One

video upload by DueBe

"Live techno jam recorded at home on hardware.

Gear
• Drums: Roland TR909, Elektron Machinedrum (MCL)
• Bass: Roland MC202, Moog Slim Phatty
• Synth: Sequential Prophet 08
• Sequencing: Oxi One

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/duebe"

FM FS1r Techno with Mikro Parameter Shifts

video upload by DACHI Klangmusik

"Live Electronica
Going 4 in the floor with Roland TR8s and Yamaha FS1r
The main Sound is a Formant modulator on a Formant Wave
#fmsynthesis #fs1r #liveelectronicmusic #detroittechno #techno #yamahasynth"

Din Sync RE-909 Drum Machine w/ Mods

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"Includes: Hi-hat tune, Clap Reverb, and BD Decay mods"

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Exploring the Sounds of the Roland V-Stage Presets

video upload by Electric Vibes

"A quick demo of some of the sounds and presets of the Roland V-Stage. Just playing around and exploring what this keyboard has to offer. ‪@rolandglobal‬ ‪@YUPANGCOMUSIC‬ #roland #rolandvstage"

FR-777 mk2 + TB-303 + TR-909 + Nordrack

video upload by decoder303

https://future-retro.com/

"First testdrive with the FR-777 =)

#futureretro #fr777 #tb303 #tr909"

MMT-8 and HR-16 | When Alesis were kings

video upload by Espen Kraft

"My sound patches: https://espenkraft.com

This is a short edit of the demo song I made for an old in-depth tutorial of the MMT-8 and HR-16 I once had on my channel.

Gear used:
Alesis MMT-8 sequencer and HR-16 drum machine.
Crumar BIT01 Poly
Roland Alpha Juno 2 Bass
I think I also used a D-50 and a piano sound from either a Proteus or Emax."

Roland JX-8P & PG-800

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"This Roland JX-8P & PG-800 (Vintage) has been tested and is in fully working condition. It has been fully serviced at our Synthesizer Rejuvenation and Wellness Centre and given a clean bill of health.

Comes with factory sound card, power cable, and connector for PG-800.

Note: This Item has been USED and may have minor cosmetic flaws, please refer to the photos for more details. This item comes complete in box."

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Dreadbox Alecto, Nyx & Erebus | Synth Jam

video upload by Stefan Torto and Dreadbox

"First jam with Dreadbox's new analog percussion synthesizer Alecto feat. Nyx, Erebus and oxi one mk2.
My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Get my sample packs : https://www.stefantorto.com/sample-packs
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com

Synths : Dreadbox Erebus, Nyx & Hades
Sequencer : Oxi One mk2
Eurorack : Arturia Rack Brute 6U
Mixer : Cosmotronic Cosmix Pro
Fx : FX Aid (x2)
Groovebox : Roland mc101

Recodrum Tubes with external sources

video upload by Arthur Joly

The Roland JD-08 is Not Just a Synthesizer!

video upload by Dylan Ferno

"Tutorial on how to use the key range feature on the Roland Boutique Jd-08 to independently sequence each Tone. As such, you are able to make drum kit presets and use it as a multitimbral 8 track groovebox to make full songs to perform in a DAWless setup.

0:00 Explanation
0:55 Groovebox Jam
2:38 Drum Machine tutorial
4:19 Drum Sound Design
5:27 4 part synth tutorial
7:18 Groovebox Functionality
8:00 All in One Box Benefits
8:27 What was Roland Thinking?"

INARA Brings Modern Control and Expanded Capabilities to Classic Synthesizers

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Troy, Illinois — November 11, 2026 — Five Lined Engineering, LLC announces INARA, a line of purpose-built MIDI controllers that bring modern capabilities to classic synthesizers.

INARA combines hands-on controls, expanded patch storage, and modern MIDI connectivity for musicians who want to get more from their existing instruments.

Far more than a generalized surface controller, each INARA model is designed specifically for the synthesizer it supports. Features include a customized control surface, real-time MIDI Control Change (CC) control, generously expanded patch storage through virtual cartridges, and USB-MIDI connectivity. Custom firmware enhancements also improve the experience of using vintage instruments; for example, optimizing the Yamaha DX7’s keyboard velocity response.

INARA eliminates the need for drivers, control-surface templates, and manual MIDI message editing: connect it and start playing. For hands-on operation, it features ergonomically spaced, full-size tactile buttons, 45mm long-throw faders, and a large LCD display. Its compact, lightweight design combines solid construction with rubber feet for secure placement on a synthesizer or other equipment.

“Five Lined Engineering is excited to introduce INARA to musicians who are as passionate about their vintage synthesizers as we are, ” said Gary Sommer, Managing Director of Five Lined Engineering. “It is striking how inspiring, accessible, and fun these synthesizers are when partnered with INARA.”

INARA models are available for the Yamaha DX7, Korg DW-8000, and Roland Alpha Juno.

Additional models are planned. For USB-MIDI connectivity, INARA is class-compliant and compatible with operating systems that support class-compliant USB-MIDI devices.

INARA is available immediately in the United States with each model priced at $299 through www.fivelined.com/inara/. Visit www.fivelined.com for more information.

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Home Concert 87 (Ambient liveset for rainy autumn evenings with Waldorf Crema, Protein, Super6)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"The wind was rattling the trees and the rain was falling against my windows while I was composing the music for Home Concert 87. I captured the noise from outside with a microphone and made it part of the music. The whole set was created using a layout with only eight channels:

1: UDO Super 6 (Parts 3 - 5)
2: Sequential Prophet 10 (Parts 1-3 & 5)
3: Waldorf Protein (Parts 1, 3, 5)
4: Waldorf Crema (Parts 1 - 4)
5: Field Recordings (Parts 1, 2, 4)
6: UDO DMNO (Parts 2 - 4)
7: Waldorf Microwave 1 (Parts 1, 2)
8: Roland JV 1080 (Part 5)

All patches, sounds, sequences and arrangements were made by a (cat assisted) human. No AI tools were used in the creation of the music, video and artwork.

🎵 Music on Bandcamp: https://phelios.bandcamp.com/
🌐 Website: https://martinstuertzer.de"

JUNiOr64, a Commodore64 vst JUNO synthesizer

video upload by Emanuele Martorelli

"JUNiOr64 out now: a synthesizer that desperately tries to replicate the sound of glorious Juno. It's fully compatible with the Music Maker keyboard. The cutoff, LFO, and detune parameters can be adjusted in real time. Contains various presets.

Free download here:
https://smartsoft64.itch.io/junior64

The JUNiOr64 is fully portable by simply bringing along a C64, an old TV screen, a desk, a petrol generator and a power supply. Enjoy"

JUNiOr64
A Pretentious Polyphonic Synthesizer

Fully portable by bringing along with you a C64, a color tv, a power supply and the Music Maker keyboard. Powered by Emanuele Martorelli with AI

A synth that recreates the glory of Juno (with the classic chorus filter). Features:

Polyphony
Arp mode
Chorus
Detune
LFO
Acid Filter (new!)

KEYS:
crsr up / right - move cursor
< > - change parameters
F7 - change chord arp mode (major, minor, sus, dim)

NOW in MACHINE LANGUAGE (after the BASIC version) to speed up your expectations!"

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TRoss 303 Acid Bass Synthesizer for Ableton Live / Max for Live

video upload by Ticco Ross

"Classic acid character with modern ways to create, transform and perform your basslines.

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TRoss 303 combines a TB-303-style synthesizer and step sequencer with 64-pattern memory, pattern chaining, controlled random generation and MIDI export.

Its analog circuitry has been modelled component by component from the original schematics, capturing the interaction of the oscillator, filter, envelopes, accents and slides.

All controls are MIDI-mappable, so you can connect your favourite controller and shape the sound hands-on.

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