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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

AKAI AX73 & AX60 Overviews


Akai's AX73 // Modern Features, Vintage Sounds // 1986 Seems Dope video upload by Jorb

"An overview of my new favorites analog poly, Akai's AX73.

Akai AX73 Parameter Magnet : https://reverb.com/item/45506569-akai...

0:00 Intro / Overview
3:40 Patch Demos
11:42 Oscillator Programming
14:14 CEM3394 Mention
14:43 Pulewidth on EVERY WAVEFORM?!
18:14 Filter Programming
22:11 Envelope
25:13 Amp & LFO
28:05 Voice Modes
31:25 Midi Splits
34:03 Chorus
35:36 Conclusions"

Akai AX60 // What Makes it So Unique? // Patch Walkthrough & Breakdown

video upload by Jorb

"A hands on patch breakdown of the Akai AX60, one of my personal favorites.

Its a powerful, yet finnicky keyboard, and I do my best to demonstrate some of its most interesting qualities to help any interested parties. Hope it is of use to you!

I consider this to be sort of a technical companion piece to my Horror movie special, Resonant Screams : [posted here]

I mention the Tauntek mod, here's a link to where you can get it. I'm thinking of getting this, if you have any insight please share it! : http://www.tauntek.com/AX60.htm

I mention the sampler connectivity, here's a link to a video where espen craft covers this synth, and that function in detail : [posted here]"

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Unleashing the Forgotten Gem: Akai AX73 Sounds Pack for Korg Modwave


video upload by Ian Dixon

"Dive into the world of analog warmth with our latest sound pack for the Korg Modwave, featuring samples from the often-overlooked Akai AX73 synthesizer! With over 50 performances meticulously crafted from original AX73 multi-samples, this collection offers a diverse range of sounds, from deep basses to warm string textures and resonant filter sweeps.

🔗 Download Link: https://thedigitallifestyle.com/w/dow...

🛠️ How to Install:
1️⃣ Download the zip file
2️⃣ Unzip it
3️⃣ Import the bundle file into your Modwave, Modwave Rack, Modwave mkII, or Modwave Native
4️⃣ For existing sample banks, import the multi-samples from the "ID-AX73_V1/Multisamples" folder using the Korg Sample Editor
5️⃣ If you don't have a sample bank yet, open the 'Akai AX73 V1.korgbank' in the Korg Sample Editor and transfer it to your Modwave"

Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Akai AX73 Analogue Synth Plus Akai x7000 Sampler

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via this auction

"Akai AX73 analogue synthesiser
The AX73 is a surprisingly good analog synthesizer that is still considered to be widely underrated and deserving of some recognition. It's a six voice analog synthesizer with an almost identical architecture to Akai's AX60 keyboard. It has one oscillator (VCO) per voice and allows for 3 playing modes: Poly mode uses one VCO per voice for six voice polyphonic pads, chords and strings. Dual-VCO mode stacks 2 VCOs per voice for a thicker three-voice sound. Unison mode stacks all six VCOs onto one monophonic voice for a screamin' lead!

Akai X7000 sampler
The X7000 has about the same sampling features as the rack-mount S-900, which were great in 1986. Variable 12-bit sampling up to 40kHz, 128K RAM for storing only a few seconds worth of samples and a complete suite of basic sample editing functions including looping, auto-looping, truncating, multi-sampling and re-sampling capabilities, tuning and so on. It even features a few dedicated parameter buttons above the keyboard for quick access to the LFO and other modulations.

This sampler sounds pretty good. It's got a lo-fi edge due to the fact that it's only a 12-bit rather than 16-, 20- or 24-bit sam

Both work perfectly. I have the system disk for the x7000 but no library sound disks there is some rusting on the panel below the mod wheel on the x7000 which is where I assume coffee cups have been placed in the past."

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Akai AX73 Patch Demo

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Published on Aug 26, 2018 Mark France

"This is a demo of some of the Akai AX73 patches"


via this auction

"Refurbished Akai AX73 Synthesizer for sale. Item has been dismantled, cleaned, replaced key contact strips and some keys, recapped PSU and added new faders. All 6 CEM 3394s running well, and circuitry in excellent condition. Internal battery is good.

This is one well built synthesizer, and the keyboard is a dream to play. Lots of features for a vintage 80s polysynth at this price point.

This synth is built for industrial music, and has lots of features that help contribute to it's gritty sound, including extreme resonance with its 4 pole filter. Please see my demos below for examples of this.

I have added a demo of some of the best built in sounds to show what it can do. I also added 20 unique patches in what I like to call an industrial suite, in patches 80-99. I have added a demo of these patches also. Please see my youtube channel for the other demos. You should find it via the attached video"

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

AKAI AX73 6 voice analogue synthesizer

AKIA AX73 6 voice analogue synthesizer. ebay Item number: 290659058312

YouTube Uploaded by psyfi on Jan 16, 2012

"AKIA AX73 7 voice analogue synthesizer."

Not seeing the listing. A search on Akai AX73 brings up the following.

Update: You can find the listing here.  SN 10555-13410


Thursday, June 27, 2024

💄 AKAI AX73 x Electra One💄 🎧 (no talking) 🎧


video upload by Cutoff Frequency - gear demos (no talking)

"This is a video demonstrating the sounds of the AKAI AX73.

I have this synth for many years now, but only recently it has completely opened up to me using the Electra One with the Tauntek firmware. This gives me all the controls at my fingertips instead of the single slider on the AX73. Sometimes the interface of a device simply hampers you in your creative process and then you don't use it that often. The AX73 is a phenomenal synth and totally underappreciated. I love the quirkiness and character of this synth. It is a beast of its own.

Thanks my love for playing so beautifully."

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Akai AX-73 SN 11055-08227 - Video Demo

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Published on Jul 28, 2013 pete block·1 video

"sounds programed on the akai ax73 vco analog synth
completely underrated machine"


via this auction

"The Akai AX73 polysynth is part of the same family of analogue synths as the AX60 and AX80. It has a fully analogue signal path: VC0 - VCF - VCA. This gives the AX73 a classic sound of its own, somewhere between the Jupiter and Junos and the old Italian analogues. Flexible and complex, it comes with loads of modulation possibilities and can be almost modular in sound. Along with traditional Akai high build quality, you have a fully velocity sensitive keyboard too."

Friday, April 01, 2016

AKAI AX73 Analog Synthesizer Ad Infinitum


Published on Apr 1, 2016 gstormelectro

"All audio and video by G-Storm Electro c.2016

In this video I share some helpful tips and info on the Akai AX73.

All synthesizer audio comes from the AX73 using all original patches. No outboard effects were used, only a few instances of the built-in chorus. Rhythm provided by a Roland TR-8. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe, like and comment.

http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com
http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro"

Saturday, July 06, 2024

Akai AX73 - The White Analog | Short edit reupload


video upload by Espen Kraft

"This track is done with the Akai AX73 analog synth from the mid 80s. All sounds are coming from it except the kick drum which is Roland TR-808. And the crickets?.... they've been recorded in my own garden with a Zoom H1.

This is a short edit of a longer video I once had on my channel about the AX73.

This track "Indian Summer" is part of my album "Dreams" from 2022.
https://espenkraft.bandcamp.com/"

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Input Modded Akai VX90 Analogue Synth with Midi SN 10955-13621

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via this auction

"Akai VX90 Analogue Synth with Midi. This is the Sound Module version of the Akai AX73. A 6 Voice VCO/VCF synth that is also similar in sound to the AX60 but with Velocity Sensitivity.

This synth is fully working and sounds great. The overall condition is fairly good except for some minor scratches you would associate with its age. The display is a little dim like many older akai's but easily readable. There is some tape residue on the top of the synth as in the photo but with a bit of time and scrubbing could be removed if important to you.

An unusual feature of this synth is an input that allows you to connect to certain earlier Akai samplers such as the S900 and the S950 and use them as a 2nd oscilator, via an Akai DIN connector, for more unusual sound synthesis. However this module has been Modded to include an input jack that allows you to use any sampler ( which with the current prices of the S900/S950s is a good thing) or audio midi sound source as well. I have opened it up and the mod has been been done to a good standard and does not affect the other operations of the unit."

Wednesday, February 09, 2022

Akai AX 73 Synthesizer Voice Board

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"Akai AX 73 Synthesizer Voice Board #L1013A5040 without CEM IC's

Does NOT include CEM3394 IC's - Board tested in working order

Virtual Sound Technology - Akai Authorized Parts and Service since 1986
Large inventory of Akai Professional/Akai Digital 'Legacy' products parts."

You can find additional shots of the inside of an Akai AX73 posted back in 2011 here.

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

UVI Introduces UVX670 - Akai VX600 & AX73 Sample Based Soft Synth


Published on Jul 10, 2019 UVI

Intro price $49, down from $79.




"With UVX670 we're heading back in time to the '80s to deep-dive, layer and combine sounds from two unique, underrated analog gems from Japanese synthmaker Akai; the VX600 and the AX73. Both are six-voice analog polysynths, the VX600 being a pad monster with dual VCOs per-voice and the AX73 being remarkable for leads and basses with a 6 VCO architecture usable in either poly, stacked or unison modes through Curtis 4-pole 24/db resonant lowpass filters.

These two synths both employed versatile modulation systems capable of a wide range of sounds. The VX600 had a complex mod matrix, 2 LFOs per voice and allowed frequency modulation. The AX73, with 1 LFO per voice has variable pulse width with PWM usable on any of the waveforms. Individually, neither the VX600 or AX73 have a well-known vintage classic status, but it's not due to lack of capability or rich sound potential. Combined, these synths make an incredible complement, each lending strength to the other and creating some truly powerful sounds when employed together."

Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Akai AX73 Sounddemo - Polyphoner Analogsynthesizer von 1986

Published on Jan 6, 2013 Tastronauten·17 videos

"Akai AX73 Sounddemo (ohne externe Effekte)
Copyrights Volker Hein - 2013
Weitere Infos unter www.tastronauten.de"
http://www.tastronauten.de/akai-ax-73.html

via Tastronauten in the comments of this post.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Synth Videos by equinoxe67yahoo


YouTube Uploaded by equinoxe67yahoo

Playlist:
1. ELKA SYNTHEX, MOOG VOYAGER, AKAI AX73: Jarre music stile with analogic instruments
2. KORG MS20, SEM TELEMARK, AKAY AK-SYS: Jarre music stile with analogic instruments
3. Akai Z4-S5000, Clavia Modular, Roland Dep3: Jarre music stile with analogic instruments
4. Roland JP8080, Soundcraft Ghost 32, MOTU cuemix: Jarre music stile with analogic instruments
5. Novation Supernova, Wavelab, Roland MKS30, Muse: Jarre music stile with analogic instruments
6. Yamaha DX7, Akai AX73, Audioscope, Analogue Solutions LEIPZIG-R: Jarre music style
7. Korg PS900 - Micropreset 500, Roland PG200, Studio Electronics SE1X "red eyes": Jarre music stile
8. Strings Melody Logan II, Creamware Prodyssey, Oberheim Xpander: Jarre music stile
9. Electro Harmonics, CD Architect, Roland MKS50, Oberheim Matrix 6: Jarre music stile
10. Studio Electronics Omega 8, Roland MKS-30, Korg Kaoss Pad, Steinberg Nuendo
11. Korg KR55, E-Keys, Access Virus, Roland MKS-100: Jarre music stile with analogic instruments
12. Equinoxe Evolution part 21

Sunday, July 03, 2022

Resonant filters on 80s Akai samplers | How to do it


video upload by Espen Kraft

"The early S-samplers from Akai did not have resonant filters, but by hooking them up to Akai synths at the time you could still achieve it. The individual voices from the sampler goes out a special connector at the back called "Voice out". All the 80s Akai samplers features this connector. With the appropriate cable you took the output here and connected it to the "Sampler In" on one of the Akai synths of the time.
The Akai AX60, AX73, VX90 and VX600 has these "Sampler In" ports at the back. The AX80 does not, just so you're aware. The AX80 was Akai's first synth and it preceded their first sampler, the S612 and is in many ways the odd one in their catalogue."

Espen Kraft S700 videos

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

AX73 quirks & hacks


Via the Akai AX73 Page on the WayBackMachine (click for more)
"the audio input
Disclaimer: This mod a really low tech one and is not recommended unless you feel you know what you're doing. I will take no responsibility if it ruins your gear. But it works for me all right.

The port in the back of the AX73 labelled 'sampler in' is actually a normal audio input just waiting for you to drive vocals and drums through the AX73's VCF! All you have to do is get a normal 1/4" plug and a standard 13 pin DIN connector. At least Digi-Key has them, search for part number SD-130.

Here's the pin assignment diagram:"

Friday, November 21, 2008

A lead improvisation


YouTube via Synthigraphie
Alesis Fusion
Roland D-50
Akai AX73
Roland JX-10

Atmosphere

"Direct/Live
Alesis Fusion : pad theme, sweeps FX, wind
Roland D-50 : pad
Akai AX73 : analog wind
Roland JX-10 (en clavier maître/masterkeyboard for Alesis Fusion) : harp, theremin
Gros décalage vidéo/son, la faute à ma webcam de piètre qualité.
Big interval sound/image due to my webcam."

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

AKAI AX73

via this auction

"AKAI AX73 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMABLE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER."

Sold For: US $222.50 via selectivepressure in the comments.





Monday, March 16, 2020

Akai VX90 Analog Synthesizer

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"Akai VX90 rack mount analog synthesizer in excellent condition. The Akai VX90 is the rack version of the Akai AX73 analog keyboard."

Saturday, November 09, 2013

AKAI AX73 Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

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"This was produced at a time when the Yamaha DX7 ruled the roost in the digital world and Roland's Jupiter held sway in the analogue world. Akai were working with Roger Linn on the Linn Drum as well as developing their early samplers [This has a sampler socket which apparently means you could control the S-612 and later Samplers from the keyboard] It's an analogue synth but digitally controlled [on board or over MIDI] and it can make some really fat sounds. The pads are smooth and blend well in a mix, or you can pile all the oscillators on top of each other in mono-mode to get a screaming lead or full-bodied bass out of it . There are various demos of AX73's on youtube if you want an idea of what it can do in the right hands..."

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