Cosmische Echoes: 1970s Inspired Apple Loops

video upload by Ross Totino and Fans of Collision

"Cosmische Echoes: 1970s-Inspired Apple Loops
Hypnotic, Pulsing, and Drenched in Vintage Vibe

Step into the sonic universe of 1970s German 'Kosmische Musik' and 'Krautrock' with this exclusive collection of 138 Apple Loops ready to add instant retro-futuristic warmth to your tracks! Recorded in the late ‘90s using authentic vintage gear, these loops deliver the hypnotic, analog textures that defined an era of experimental electronic music.

Created with Legendary Gear:
🔹 **70s Conn Min-o-Matic – Classic mechanical beatbox rhythms
🔹 **Sequential Circuits Pro One – Deep, pulsing synth lines
🔹 **Lexicon Alex – Lush, spacey atmospheres
🔹 **Sony DAT Machine – Pristine late-90s digital capture

What’s Inside?
Seven curated folders packed with motorik grooves, lush arpeggios, and cosmic textures, ready to drop into your DAW for seamless creativity. Whether you're producing ambient, electronic, or experimental music, these loops provide an instant gateway to the vintage 70s Kosmische sound**.

🔗 **Get it now on Gumroad and bring some Krautrock magic to your productions!

https://rtotino.gumroad.com/l/rdqio"

4x Sony DPS-Serie: D7, M7, R7, F7, Digital Studio FX + Synth, komplettes Set

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via this listing

Note this is the first post to feature them. Apparently the F7 features a vocodoer with 2-oscillator monosynth and drum synth.

"ENGLISH DESCRIPTION (consult the German one too, as it may contain a few more details): You are bidding on a complete quartet of the legendary Sony DPS-7 series, including the rare F7 filter and vocoder module with 2-oscillator monosynth and a drum synth with 20 sound generators. I have another complete quartet, which is enough, so this one has to go. Everything is fully functional. There is the usual rack rash, especially scratches on the top surfaces (plus some on the D7's buttons), but nothing that goes beyond what you would expect at this age. The batteries are fully charged (and can easily be replaced if ever necessary). All the buttons, encoders and potentiometers work smoothly. Note that the F7 is a 110V version, so you'll need one of the usual step-down transformers to operate it in Europe. I have a semi-defunct DPS-D7 that may serve as a PSU donor in a possible transplantation.

Google translated from German:

The complete quartet of the Sony DPS-7 series is available here, i.e. D7, M7, R7, and the rare F7 with its filters, vocoders and the only synthesizer that Sony has ever built (a virtual analog monophonic and drum synth). Since I now have another copy of each of the four devices, all the surplus ones have to go, because one set is enough for me.

The four devices in question here are all in perfect condition. They have the usual rack installation marks, especially scratches on the top (also a little on the buttons on the D7), but otherwise nothing that goes beyond what is to be expected at this age. The pictures are pretty brutal. The batteries are full, the buttons don't stick and the potentiometers slide as they should. Note: the F7 comes in the 110V version. So it needs one of the usual voltage converters ("travel adapter", "step-down transformer" etc., which can be bought second-hand for a small price). Unfortunately I still need mine for another device, so I can't give it away. But I still have a DPS-D7, which works but has a few minor flaws and a 220V power supply. Since the devices are electrically identical, I would also sell the D7 if you are interested, so that a power supply exchange is possible."

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DSP Reboot: PlayStation 1 (Digitakt 1+2 Sound Pack)

video upload by MrDataline

"Download DSP Reboot: PS1 from Bandcamp and Gumroad!
Bandcamp: https://dataline.bandcamp.com/album/d...
Gumroad: https://dataline.gumroad.com/l/jsknil

DSP Reboot is a series EPs made only with video game console jingles!
The first one, is of course based on PS1.
All the songs and sounds were made only with the PS1 startup sound.

The download includes;
Digitakt Project file (Compatible with Digitakt II)
Multitrack recordings of the EP
4 Track EP

Which console should I sample next?

Enjoy!"

Sony Rhythm Capsule 900s 1978

video upload by Remco Rones

"Rhythm box out of a 70s cassette player from Sony. Phasing from a Compact Phasing clone."

Yamaha DX100 Sound Variations with Maxon AD-100 Sony DPS-R7 Vol.2

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP Music Gears

"Yamaha DX100 Sound Variations with Maxon AD-100 Sony DPS-R7 Vol.2

Recorded with
*Yamaha DX100 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer
*Maxon (Ibanez) AD-100 Analog Delay
*Sony DPS-R7 Reverberation Device"

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Yamaha DX100 Sound Variations with Maxon AD-100 Sony DPS-R7 Vol.1

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP Music Gears

"Yamaha DX100 Sound Variations with Maxon AD-100 Sony DPS-R7 Vol.1

Recorded with
*Yamaha DX100 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer
*Maxon (Ibanez) AD-100 Analog Delay
*Sony DPS-R7 Reverberation Device"

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Sony DPS-R7 Reverberator Sound Variations

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP

"Recorded with Eurorack modular synth and Korg SQ-1"

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Yamaha RX15 Digital Rhythm Programmer + Sony MU-R201 2ch Digital Reverberator

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP

"Yamaha RX15 Digital Rhythm Programmer + Sony MU-R201 2ch Digital Reverberator

Recorded with
Electron Model Cycles
Boss BX-16 16channel Stereo Mixer
Ableton Live"

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STICK OF GLITCH (PS4 controller as glitch machine)

video upload by Perplex On

"Thanks to the latest update for #musikraken app, you can integrate game controllers into your musical life. Here a ps4 controller stick is sending midi notes and cc from musikraken to AUM loaded with #fractalbits and #koalafx. The stick is configured to send midi notes by changing its y-position (from low to higher notes) while the x-axis is controlling filter, comb filter and crush of koalafx."

The Sony CHORDMACHINE

video upload by Techmoan

Don't miss 17:08.

"A look at Sony's one-off musical oddity from 1982 - The CFS-C7 CHORDMACHINE"

You can find additional demos and pics of the CHORDMACHINE in previous posts here.

CIRCUIT BENT PS2 - LSD: Dream Emulator / B.L.U.E. / GTA VC - Soft Modded, Internal SSD (FMCB)

video upload by LoFiFuture

"Taking on a limited number of these circuit bent PS2s for 2022! https://www.lofifuture.com/storefac96...

And for all the DIYers out there, I'm currently editing the tutorial one how to circuit bend your own PlayStation 2!

This modification starts with a full disassembly and deep clean of the PS2, the optical drive is removed in favour of an internal HDD and a memory card running Free McBoot. (Free McBoot is a custom firmware that runs on a memory card that resides in memory card slot two of the console. It introduces various features to the PS2, the main one being the ability to run game backup ISOs from an internal HDD, via ethernet or from a USB pen drive)

Once the optical drive is removed 23 toggle switches are mounted on the top of the console to control the circuit bends a long with a RCA video out and 3.5mm stereo audio out omitting the need for the original Sony AV cable. 14 of the toggle switches are wired into the traces between the Emotion Engine (EE) and Graphics Synthesizer (GS) chips on the PlayStation motherboard. These corrupt the 3D data running into the GS before they are sent to the video output encoder.

9 of the toggle switches are wired into the Sound Processing Unit (SPU) RAM for some circuit bent audio effects. all 23 of these switches are wired to the same "bend bus" meaning that when two or more switches are in the "on" position they are connected together. Connecting the audio data bends to video data bends results in chaotic and mesmerising cross modulation.

Every game is effected differently by the toggle switches. Some are easy to crash with certain switches. Some games will take everything you throw at it and then some! It all depends on how the game you are trying to glitch out was programmed and how it utilises the hardware we are mercilessly forcing into a corrupted state. It helps to make a "switch map" for any game that like to crash when things get to glitchy, this was you can easily rule out what does and does not work for a particular game.

For example, running the PS1 copy of LSD: Dream Emulator produces some incredible effects but likes to crash when I flick one particular section of switches into action. On the other hand, GTA: Vice city will run with every single toggle switch on and revert back to completely normal visuals.

Includes:

-Circuit Bent PS2 Console (PAL or NTSC, select from the dropdown)

- Aftermarket PS2 controller

-Internal 120GB HDD + Network/HDD card"

Sony 5U 77HP Eurorack Suitcase Style Case Befaco Powered Retro

via this auction

"SONY oldschool case fit with 5U77HP eurorack frame with Befaco lunch power and 15V 45W brick. Clean, new and quality power with 14 shrouded headers in a low profile setup gets 50mm depth for modules. M3 threaded strips in all new rails, the 1U rows are Intellijel format and the case outside measures 17”x13”x6”. Removable lid can close while patched over most setups with 2”+ space available. Includes shoulder strap and is all in excellent condition for a cool old case.

*Also available for $350 with a TipTop StudioBus and power brick instead of the lower power Befaco, just send me an offer and note that option."

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1982 Sony CFS-C7 Chord Machine Ad

Another find via @deejayiwan, via @nightliquid_retro

Videos further below.

"In the early 80s, the portable consumer electronics market was still in its infancy; many companies were still testing the waters with incredibly innovative products. Here’s a perfect example: What you see above is an analog drum machine, a chord generator, a cassette recorder, a AM / FM radio and a boombox, all in one device - Sony's CFS-C7 Chord Machine. Connect a guitar or a microphone, select a drum pattern, program some chords, hit record & make musical history. 😎🎶"

More glamour shots, than brochure.


Caknobs

Previously posted here.

And one more:

昭和レトロ CFS-C7 SONY CHORD MACHINE 子供と遊んでみた。 ラジカセ

トニー

You can find an additional demo here.

minimal effort music

Published on Jun 1, 2020 wildchurch

"clocked music system

O2 Minipops - clock master/drums through filter
clock goes to buffered multiples in order to sync the following:
- Hougaku Mini Conductor with step sequencer
- Sony Beat Box with trigger sequencer + footswitch for adding fills
- Casio PT-80 with step sequencer (playing chord buttons); running through Zoom B1on multi-FX (creating woosey brass sounds)

The second part features the above, plus:
Victor KB-65 (aka JVC KB-600) - a semi analog home keyboard from the 1980s with primitive MIDI implementation.
Auto accompaniment section sync'ed to above clock system via MIDI"

Beaterator PSP Synth Only - Dark Sci-Fi Cinematic Soundtrack

Published on Mar 10, 2020 ChrisLody

"I think maybe tonight's upload has been inspired by the continual bombardment of Covid-19 news because it turned out pretty damn dark and very dark sci-fi soundtrack score sort of thing.

So everything here is coming from the synthesizer in Beaterator on PSP including the reverb. It's pretty damn good, I don't use it enough really. Beaterator can play 8 channels of 3 oscillator monophonic synths at once with plenty of editing. It also has some pretty decent effects with automation including a decent reverb.

I've tried to create some string/orchestra/modern score type of sounds from scratch so they're all my own patches."

Retro Review & Tutorial - Music 2000 on PS1 MTV Music Generator

Published on Dec 31, 2018 ChrisLody

"Music 2000 (known at MTV Music Generator in some parts of the world is a great bit of music making software that launched in 1998. It's well wort a go nowadays if you fancy trying something quite lofi to make beats with. This video will show you how it all works.

Thanks for watching :D"

Music 2000 For Playstation 150bpm DnB PS1 Eboot on PSP

Published on Dec 8, 2018 ChrisLody

"I've been wanting to get back into Music 2000 (or MTV music generator outside of Europe) on Playstation for years as I learned a ton from it back in the day but I never managed to finish a single thing on it. I still have the original PS1 disc but no PS1 so I made this Eboot which to my surprise runs almost perfectly on a PSP.

So I now have a nice portable music making device and built this old school drum and bass track over the last few days, only about 19 years too late. It's made from internal sounds apart from the second break that kicks in about half way through, this was from a 2003 Computer Music sample CD as I wanted to try out the sampling feature. I did this on PS3 and transferred the save over. It doesn't run properly on PS3 but at least this is possible."

Cassette deck synthesizer

Published on Jun 22, 2018 Seaweed Glasses

"I screwed around with my Stereo and made a discovery."

Watch your volume levels.

The Sony Mellotron

Published on Feb 19, 2018 Tunnel HQ

"Luke Randall presents: The Sony Mellotron
'A culmination of years of walkman use'

Filmed and Edited by Oliver Randall
Intro song: Chi - Ricci Beats (prod. Oliver Randall)"

This one in via John L Rice.

Sony Walkman Synth

Published on Dec 29, 2015 Circuit Ben

"Using the motor as a sound source, changing the motor speed, passing the sound through the amplification circuit, overdriving the amplification circuit, using the motor control chip's unused outputs to modulate the motor speed."