Introducing the J3PO Signature Sound Bank for Nord Wave 2

NordKeyboards

"We're happy to release the J3PO Signature Sound Bank for Nord Wave 2 containing a unique selection of sounds created by Julian "J3PO" Pollack. J3PO has re-created some of his favourite analog patches, smooth FM synths, beautiful sampled based sounds as well as exclusive J3PO signature patches. Most of the sounds are included in the demo series "The Sound of the Nord Wave 2" that was released earlier this summer.

Julian "J3PO" Pollack is an established pianist/keyboardist, producer, and audio engineer based out of Los Angeles, CA and has worked with the likes of Marcus Miller, Michael League (Snarky Puppy) and Kamasi Washington. He is also a member of the renowed live act The Lesson GK.

Download the J3PO Signature Sound Bank for Nord Wave 2 here:
https://www.nordkeyboards.com/sound-l..."

Sequential OB6 Demo - A Modern Classic?

video upload by Nicolas Melis

"Sequential OB6 Demo - A Modern Classic?
Some of my Fav OB6 sounds
no external effects have been used.

0:00 - 0:18. 251 (J3PO Sound Pack)
0:19 - 0:42. 255 (J3PO Sound Pack)
0:43 - 1:10. 266 (J3PO Sound Pack)
1:11 - 2:05. 273.(J3PO Sound Pack)
2:06 - 2:18. 310 (Matt. J Sound Pack)
2:19 - 2:47. 312 (Matt. J Sound Pack)
2:48 - 3:16. 316(Matt. J Sound Pack)
3:17 - 4:13. 322(Matt. J Sound Pack)
4:14 - 4:53. 325(Matt. J Sound Pack)
4:54 - 5:17. 326(Matt. J Sound Pack)
5:18 - 5:36. 330(Matt. J Sound Pack)
5:37 - 6:02. 334(Matt. J Sound Pack)
6:03 - 6:30. 337(Matt. J Sound Pack)
6:31 - 6:44. 081 (Factory)
6:45 - 7:11. 250 (J3PO Sound Pack)
7:12 - 7:45. 210 (Factory)
7:46 - 8:07. 083(Factory)
8:08 - 8:20. 252(J3PO Sound Pack)"

Julian "J3PO" Pollack Sessions: #2 Let's Put It Together

Published on Jan 16, 2019 NordKeyboards

"The second episode of our exclusive J3PO Sessions features the energetic piece "Let's Put It Together" where Julian blends jazz with some experimental electronic genres!

All patches used in this session are included in the brilliant J3PO Signature Sound Bank for Nord Stage 3 - available for free at nordkeyboards.com!

Read more about Julian "J3PO" Pollack (The Lesson GK, Marcus Miller, members of Snarky Puppy, Grace Weber) here: https://www.nordkeyboards.com/artist/...

The J3PO session was recorded live at RMV Studios in Stockholm, November 2018.

Drums: Morgan Ågren
Bass: Gustaf Hielm
Audio Engineer: Johan Eckerblad
Composition/Audio Mixing: Julian "J3PO" Pollack
Cameras: Oscar Barkenbom/Benjamin Cotton
#iseenord"

The Sound of the Nord Stage 4 ft J3PO - Layers & Pads

video upload by nordkeyboards

"In this second episode Julian "J3PO" Pollack showcasing Layered sounds and Pads on the Nord Stage 4. All patches in this sound demos series are included in the Nord Stage 4 factory bank.
Watch all episodes here:

• The Sound of the ...
#nordstage4 #j3po #layers #pads #iseenord

The Nord Stage 4 is a new generation of our acclaimed flagship series. With an intuitive new panel design, a premium triple sensor keybed, complete effect sections for each layer and massive enhancements to our award-winning technologies, the Nord Stage 4 sets a new standard. Read more at https://www.nordstage4.com/

About J3PO:
Julian “J3PO” Pollack is an established keyboardist/producer based in Los Angeles who has recorded/performed with the likes of Marcus Miller, Talib Kweli, Dave Sanborn, Kamasi Washington, Michael League (Snarky Puppy) and The Lesson GK.

The Sound of the Nord Stage 4:
Performance and demos by Julian "J3PO" Pollack
Audio Engineer: Sam Brawner
Video production: Hrdwrker
Video editing: Jonas Embring
Executive Producer: David Sjöqvist
Location: Blue Dream Studios, LA
Gear: Nord Stage 4 88"

Julian "J3PO" Pollack Sessions: #5 1988

Published on Apr 17, 2019 NordKeyboards

"This fifth episode of our exclusive J3PO Sessions is based on some of Julian's amazing 80s retro synth patches, inspired by his analog synth collection. All patches are included in the brilliant J3PO Signature Sound Bank for Nord Stage 3 - available for free at nordkeyboards.com!

Read more about Julian "J3PO" Pollack (The Lesson GK, Marcus Miller, members of Snarky Puppy, Grace Weber) here: https://www.nordkeyboards.com/artist/...

The J3PO session was recorded live at RMV Studios in Stockholm, November 2018.

Drums: Morgan Ågren
Bass: Gustaf Hielm
Audio Engineer: Johan Eckerblad
Composition/Audio Mixing: Julian 'J3PO' Pollack
Cameras: Oscar Barkenbom/Benjamin Cotton"

Arturia OB-Xa J3PO Presets Collection - Official Demo Video

video upload by J3PO

"This video demos the 50 presets in the new 'Arturia OB-Xa J3PO Presets Collection.' The patch bank is available for purchase exclusively from https://www.julianpollack.com and the cost is $19. Instructions come with the pack for installation. It's quite simple to install.

This preset pack is roughly divided into three categories:

00:09 Soul/Hip-Hop/Fusion
08:39 Cinematic
15:32 Vintage/Synthwave/Funk

While I believe that no software emulation will ever capture every single detail and nuance of the original hardware, Arturia has a done a great job with this virtual synth, paying homage to the original Oberheim OB-Xa. With the additional features, modulation, and array of quite superb digital effects that the Arturia OB-Xa has to offer, this instrument has become a go-to synth in my digital arsenal. Similar to Sequential's new "vintage knob," the Arturia OB-Xa has controls under the hood to give variation to each voice, including pitch, filter envelope, filter cutoff, and more.

You must own the Arturia OB-Xa to use these patches.

I also have patches available for the Prophet Rev 2, Prophet 6, OB-6, Prophet 5/10, Softube Model 84 and a free bank of 50 sounds for the free VST synth “OB-Xd” — all available on my website. If you're a Nord Stage 3 user, download my bank from the Nord Keyboards website. I have two samples packs, "J3PO x The Ox" (hip hop and soul keyboard and drum loops) available on Splice, and "J3PO x Nicholas Semrad" keyboard samples and loops--available from https://www.julianpollack.com."

J3PO UDO Super 6 Presets -- Official Sounds Demo

video upload by J3PO

"In this video, Julian "J3PO" Pollack demos the 40 presets included in the "J3PO Super 6 Presets" library. 40 patches for the UDO Super 6. The price is $29 and you can purchase these presets from www.j3po.net

For the recording of this video, the UDO Super 6 was connected directly to a UA Apollo, recorded straight to Pro Tools. All FX (chorus, delay) you hear are coming from within the synth itself. Some compression and general leveling was applied for the purpose of uploading to YouTube.

The Super 6 is a 12-voice polyphonic, binaural analog-hybrid synthesizer. A harmonious marriage of state of the art FPGA digital hardware oscillators and voltage controlled analog technology. It is flexible, immediate, powerful and refined with a gorgeous analog tone. Rich and evolving textures are easily teased from the unique super-wavetable core and can be shaped and manipulated with the binaural analog signal path and flexible modulation. Robust, compact and inviting to pick up and play with smooth, solid and responsive controls throughout, it cries out to be played."

J3PO Prophet Rev 2 Patches - Official Sounds Demo

video by J3PO

"The J3PO Prophet Rev 2 Patches — for the DSI/Sequential Prophet Rev 2 synthesizer.

You can buy these patches for your Prophet Rev 2 from www.j3po.net

There are 50 patches in this bank and they will load to User Bank 3 patches 1-50 on your Rev 2. The cost is $35 USD.

The Prophet Rev 2 has become one of my favorite synths of all time, due to its incredible modulation capabilities and pure sound. Although the Rev 2 sometimes gets overshadowed by its more expensive siblings such as the Prophet 6, OB-6, and Prophet 5/10, I have found that with a little time and careful programming, the Rev 2 stands up to the others. In many situations, it actually outshines them. Many thanks to Jason Cooper over at www.voicecomponentmodeling.com for providing the inspiration to create even more compelling patches for this instrument.

This collection of sounds is loosely divided into three categories: 1. Contemporary (Progressive Soul, Hip-Hop, Fusion) 2. Vintage (Synth Wave, Electro Funk, Outrun), and Cinematic (Drama, Suspense, and Retro). I hope you enjoy these sounds as much as I enjoyed making them.

00:00​ Intro
00:04​ Contemporary (Progressive Soul, Hip-Hop, Fusion)
09:09​ Vintage (Synth Wave, Electro Funk, Outrun)
14:58​ Cinematic (Drama, Suspense, and Retro)
25:47​ Outro

Available from www.j3po.net

I also have patches available for the Prophet 6, OB-6, Prophet 5/10 and a free bank of 50 sounds for the free VST synth 'OB-Xd' — all available on my website. If you're a Nord Stage 3 user, download my bank from the Nord Keyboards website."

J3PO Prophet 5 Patches - Official Sounds Demo

J3PO

www.j3po.net

"The J3PO Prophet 5 Patches — for the Sequential Prophet 5/Prophet 10 synthesizer.

You can buy these (80) presets for your Prophet 5 (rev 4) or Prophet 10 (rev 4) from www.j3po.net. These presets work EXCLUSIVELY with the Prophet 5 (rev 4) and Prophet 10 (rev 4) hardware synthesizers, both keyboard and desktop versions, from Sequential. These presets DO NOT work with any plugin or virtual instrument.

There are 80 patches in this pack and they will load to groups 4 and 5 on your Prophet 5/10 synthesizer. On sale right now for $45.

Inspired by the sounds of yesterday and today, this set of patches features tones inspired by the original Prophet 5 synthesizer and music from the early 80s as well as the contemporary sounds of today. It is important to note that the Prophet 5/10 does not contain any internal FX and the demo is recorded such WITHOUT any external processing. It is recommended to experiment with high quality effects such as chorus, delay, and reverb to further enhance the sound and playing experience of the patches. To hear a 'fully realized' version of many of these patches, please check out my Prophet 5 Reissue video here:" [posted here]

Pitch Bend and Mod Wheel - with J3PO

video upload by J3PO

"In this video, Julian 'J3PO' Pollack discusses the pitch bend and mod wheels on synthesizers and how to use them with the most expressive technique.

Video Navigation:
00:00 Intro
01:04 Minimoog Exploration
03:53 Prophet Rev 2 Exploratio
10:49 Outro

***

Julian has presets available for the Prophet Rev 2, Prophet 6, OB-6, Prophet 5/10, Omnisphere, Softube Model 84, Model 72, Arturia OB-Xa, Arturia Stage-73 and a free bank of 50 sounds for the free VST synth “OB-Xd” — all available on my website. If you're a Nord Stage 3 user, download my bank from the Nord Keyboards website. I have a sample pack, "J3PO x The Ox" (hip hop and soul keyboard and drum loops) available on Splice.

***

Julian “J3PO” Pollack is a Los Angeles-based pianist/keyboardist and producer described by Timeout New York as a musician who “deftly balances virtuosity with tenderness.” Julian is known for his innovative use of keyboards and synthesizers in jazz, fusion, hip-hop, and electronic styles of music. Julian has toured extensively with the legendary artist Marcus Miller, as well as performing with artists such as Talib Kweli, David Sanborn, Michael League, Eric Harland, and others. Julian has worked closely as a sound designer with keyboard/synth companies Nord Keyboards, Sequential, and Oberheim, and has created factory presets for the Prophet 5, the Oberheim OB-X8, Take 5, Nord Stage 3, and Nord Wave 2. In addition to these hardware keyboard companies, Julian also has done sound design for Universal Audio (most recently, Opal, a new wavetable synthesizer), Softube, and Cherry Audio."

J3PO Prophet 6 Patches Vol 2 - OFFICIAL SOUNDS DEMO

video upload by J3PO

"The J3PO Prophet 6 Patches Vol. 2 — for the DSI/Sequential Prophet 6 synthesizer.

You can buy these patches for your Prophet 6 from www.j3po.net

There are 50 patches in this bank and they will load to patches 250-299 on your Prophet 6. The introductory sale price is $29 (normally $35).

The pack is a collection of 50 presets that loosely covers four areas: 1. Contemporary 2. Cinematic/Atmospheric 3. Vintage Funk/Fusion 4. Retro Pop/Synthwave. It’s been a couple of years since creating Vol. 1 (The J3PO Signature Prophet 6 Patches), and with the newly implemented “vintage knob” on the Prophet 6 and quite a bit more sound design experience under my belt, I felt like it was time to make a new pack for the instrument. I hope you enjoy these sounds as much as I enjoyed creating them!

00:00 Intro
00:08 Contemporary
04:07 Cinematic/Atmospheric
10:42 Vintage Funk/Fusion
14:26 Retro Pop/Synthwave
16:42 Outro"

J3PO - "Autumn '86"

video by J3PO

"Autumn '86" by Julian "J3PO" Pollack.

More music at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lSFr...

Get synth patches at: www.j3po.net"

J3PO - Softube Model 84 - "Delorean Fantasy"

video by J3PO

Softube Model 84 Announcement post here.

"@SoftubeStudios​ has just released their new synth, "Model 84" and I'm really excited about it! In essence, it is a highly detailed recreation of the Juno-106. They had me design some of the factory presets for the synth and in this video, I constructed a song using only the Model 84 synthesizer (except for the drum samples). This synth is super fun and easy to use, and just sounds great right out of the box. I hope you enjoy my Synthwave-y tune "Delorean Fantasy" in this video.

20 J3PO presets (some used in this video) come factory with Model 84. You can purchase an additional 40 J3PO presets for the Model 84 Synthesizer from my website ($10):

https://www.julianpollack.com/shop/j3..."

J3PO King Korg Neo Presets -- Official Sounds Demo

video upload by J3PO

"You can purchase the preset pack here:
https://www.julianpollack.com/shop
The introductory price is $29.

All FX (chorus, reverbs, delays, etc.) are coming from within the patches themselves i.e. there's no other external processing on this demo save for some slight light leveling/compression for the purpose of uploading to YouTube.

The King Korg Neo is an unexpected gem, challenging assumptions about what a compact, portable, digital synth can be. Its sound is both vibrant and complex, weaving warm, analog-like textures with modern digital tones that feel raw yet polished. With a bold 24-voice polyphony and versatile oscillators, the King Korg Neo manages to feel timeless and forward-looking, carrying an unmistakable authenticity.

I also have patches available for the Prophet Rev 2, Prophet 6, OB-6, OB-X8, Prophet 5/10, Softube Model 84, Model 72, Arturia OB-Xa, Arturia Stage-73 and many others. If you're a Nord Stage 3 user, download my bank from the Nord Keyboards website. I have a sample pack, "J3PO x The Ox" (hip hop and soul keyboard and drum loops) available on Splice.

About the sound designer: Julian “J3PO” Pollack is a Los Angeles-based pianist/keyboardist and producer described by Timeout New York as a musician who “deftly balances virtuosity with tenderness.” Julian is known for his innovative use of keyboards and synthesizers in jazz, fusion, hip-hop, and electronic styles of music. Julian has toured extensively with the legendary artists Marcus Miller and Chris Botti, as well as performing with greats such as Herbie Hancock, Talib Kweli, David Sanborn, Michael League, Eric Harland, and others. Julian has worked closely as a sound designer with keyboard/synth companies Nord Keyboards, Sequential, and Oberheim, and has created factory presets for the Prophet 5, the Oberheim OB-X8, Take 5, Nord Stage 3, Nord Wave 2, and many others. In addition to these hardware keyboard companies, Julian also has done sound design for Universal Audio, Softube, and Cherry Audio.

Currently, Julian works exclusively with Spectrasonics in Pasadena, California."

The Sound of the Nord Wave 2 feat. J3PO - #5 Rhythmic

NordKeyboards 

"This final episode shows different rhythmic patches based on the arpeggiator and gate features in the Nord Wave 2. All patches in this episode will be available in the upcoming J3PO Sound Bank for the Nord Wave 2! This brand new series shows the unique range of sounds and capabilities of the Nord Wave 2. With a total of 5 episodes, LA-based keyboardist Julian 'J3PO' Pollack demonstrates the different sound categories as well as complex layers and rhythmic patches." 

The Sound of the Nord Wave 2 feat. J3PO

J3PO - "Morse Code" - Prophet 5 Reissue - first track

J3PO

"This is the first track I made with the Prophet 5 reissue after I had finished making a bunch of presets for it (still looking forward to seeing which ones will be chosen for the factory banks). The lead patch that I'm playing in this video utilizes the famed poly-mod section. Oscillator 2 is being used as a key-tracked polyphonic LFO (pulse wave) modulating the filter to create different tempos of the "morse code" sound.

All sounds in this video are made by the Prophet 5 except for the drums, which are mostly Roland TR-808 samples, constructed in XLN Audio's XO drum plugin.

Hope you enjoy this one. :)

Follow our good friends at Sequential:

IG: @sequential_llc
www.sequential.com
Youtube: @Sequential

Follow me:

IG: @iamj3po
Web: www.j3po.net
Spotify: J3PO; Julian Pollack; Julian Waterfall Pollack Trio

You can purchase my siganture sound banks for the Prophet-6 and the OB-6 from my website."

Introducing Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer by Softube

video by SoftubeStudios

"The resurrection of a polyphonic icon. Softube Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer is a circuit-modeled emulation of a 1984 six-voice synth featuring the influential sound of the 1980s original. Use it as an instrument, in our official Eurorack platform, Modular, or our pro audio guitar & bass platform, Amp Room. The retro-future is here. ✮"

Priced at $99

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Nord Wave 2 Tutorials feat. J3PO: #1 Layers and Groups

NordKeyboards

Introducing the first episode of our inspiring new Nord Wave 2 tutorial series by Julian ”J3PO” Pollack! In this tutorial series J3PO shows how to design powerful layered patches, creative ways of morphing sounds and how to build complex rhythmic sound-scapes using the unique features of the Nord Wave 2. #nordwave2 #j3po #tutorials

The Sound of the Nord Wave 2 feat. J3PO - #3 FM/Wavetable

NordKeyboards

"Julian 'J3PO' Pollack demonstrates some brilliant patches based on FM and Wavetable synthesis in this new episode. All patches will be available in the upcoming J3PO Sound Bank for Nord Wave 2!

This brand new series shows the unique range of sounds and capabilities of the Nord Wave 2. With a total of 5 episodes, LA-based keyboardist Julian "J3PO" Pollack demonstrates the different sound categories as well as complex layers and rhythmic patches."

The Sound of the Nord Wave 2 feat. J3PO - #4 Layers

NordKeyboards

"Watch Julian 'J3PO' Pollack demonstrate some amazing layered sounds in this new episode. All patches in this episode will be available in the upcoming J3PO Sound Bank for the Nord Wave 2!

This brand new series shows the unique range of sounds and capabilities of the Nord Wave 2. With a total of 5 episodes, LA-based keyboardist Julian 'J3PO' Pollack demonstrates the different sound categories as well as complex layers and rhythmic patches."