Roland D10 Restoration - Part 2 - Sound Issues

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Additional Runningonair Roland D10 posts

"In this video I'll be fixing a Roland D10. Specifically, looking at sound issues.

Further information and links are below:

Service Manuals https://www.vintagesynthparts.com/ser...

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Runningonair - Sometimes (Music Video)

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New bitterweet track by supporting member, Runningonair.

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Warning! Adult Language included!
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I started this project as a demo for the Wasp synthesizer, but as usual it developed into a full blown track. It's inspired by some of the darker emotions, those moment where someone says just the wrong thing and pushes exactly the right button. I've include Fortnite footage, which often inspires strong feels and meltdowns. Seemed appropriate.

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Runningonair - Wonders of the Modern Age

Published on May 18, 2020 Runningonair

"In the tradition of 'Koyaanisqatsi' and the spirit of 'The future ain’t what it was', 'Wonders of the Modern Age' is a tongue in cheek reflection on some of the new found optimism present in the 1990s after the end of the cold war and before the gradual realisation of humanity's impact on the environment.

All video is from 1994 or before and all sounds come from the Roland SC-7 sound canvas module released in 1992.


More music by Runningonair @ https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/"

Roland D10 Restoration

video upload by Runningonair

Additional Runningonair Roland D10 posts

"In this video I'll be fixing a Roland D10. Specifically, looking at the keyboard and switches. Further information and links are below:

Switch type:
6*6*5 mm 4 pin touch push button switch tact switch 6 x 6 x 5 mm

Other Roland switch types:
http://llamamusic.com/super-jx/tact_s...

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Runningonair - Ghost in the landscape (Music Video)

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"This is the first new track of 2024, hopefully there will be few similar themed releases by the end of the year.

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4 Track Tapes 85​-​86 by Runningonair

A new collection from supporting member Runningonair. Check out the 4 Track Tape Restoration videos below!

"The title, “4 track tapes 85-86”, might suggest a direct lift, clean up and remaster, but this is far from the truth. Comprising of a selection of musical sketches and demos, the material on the tapes was never intended for release.

Instead, the tapes have been languishing in storage for around 30 years. However in 2017, concerns about the
longevity of the originals lead to transferring to digital. This was the first time I had heard the material for many years; I was surprised by how many of the tracks I remembered and by how much I liked them. It really felt like discovering a treasure trove. Yes, it’s all early stuff, poorly performed and lo-fi sound but without pretention. Naïve really. At the time I wasn’t really listening to much pop music and so there was minimal influences from that area. Although the
tapes were littered with performance mistakes the sound has an almost clinical quality at times, typical of early digital synths.

When I considered turning the material into a functioning album, I wanted to find a balance between the authenticity of the original and potential gains of current music technology. I did this by setting certain boundaries, the most important being only material from the original tapes could be used.

While performance mistakes could be fixed relatively easily, the lack of drum tracks was a bigger problem. At the time I didn’t have a drum machine and would instead resort to banging a few tin cans to try to get some form of percussion part. This rarely worked. Of course, true authenticity would demand I didn’t add anything new, but I felt it really needed the lift drums could bring. Fortunately, I did occasionally get brief drum machine loans from various sources and recordings of these were on the same tapes in the form of unfinished tracks. From these sound sources I constructed sympathetic drum parts, attempting to create something that I could have done at the time.

Additionally, I allowed myself the luxury of enhancing the sound quality within certain limits, essentially sticking to basic EQ, reverb and stereo widening.

Although the enhancements have changed the character of the tracks greatly, certain key ingredients remain; the
wonky ever-changing tempos and improvisational playing remain intact, and they still feel like the original tracks, although they do sound richer. I’m sure the younger me would have wanted to go much further."

4 Track Tape Restoration


"In this series I look at some of the issues I had while I was working on the album "4 track tapes 85 - 86". More information about the album itself can be found here:

https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/alb..."

Runningonair - Ceres (Music Video)

video upload by Runningonair

New track from supporting member Runningonair. https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

"As the first track in a larger Sci-Fi music project, 'Ceres' focuses on the dwarf planet of the same name as a possible agricultural hub for the outer solar system. The soundscape is clearly influenced by early Vangelis, in particular the blade runner OST, this is intentional, as I want the full work to draw on cyberpunk, synthwave and soundtrack sources.

It took some time to find the right approach to completing the video, while I have some knowledge working with graphics and video, creating an entire Ceres based civilisation resplendent with vast solar panels arrays and purple LED illuminated green houses, was way beyond my skill level, not to say anything of the time involved. Instead, I have settled for video of Ceres’ current state, overlaying regimented crops colour corrected for the afore mentioned LEDs. The star fields, as usual, convey best the enormity of space, but also, in this case, the aspiration that at some point humans can achieve these remarkable feats. Whether the result will be for the benefit of many, we can at the least hope for a beautiful dystopia.
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Acknowledgements:
Two videos acted as the original inspiration for the Ceres project
1. @ParallaxNick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExY50...
This deals mainly with the past and present of Ceres
2. @Isaac Arthur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqoYt...
and this deals with the future.
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Agricultural Stock footage:
Video by Home Adrift from Pexels
Video by Taryn Elliott from Pexels
Video by Varun Ish Nanda from Pexels
Video by Tom Fisk from Pexels
Video by James Cheney from Pexels
Video by Samantha Diederichs from Pexels"

Yamaha SY35 FM/AWM Synthesizer - Part 2 - Overview

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Yamaha SY35 FM/AWM Synthesizer Runningonair posts

"In this video I take an overview and run through the functions of the Yamaha SY35 synthesizer.

I also created an accompanying track, which just uses sounds from the SY35 (plus a vocal sample). The majority of effects are from the SY35 too. I have added compression and EQ, as well as doing a basic mastering job.

Let me know what you think of the synth in comments. I've been pleasantly surprised by it! I'll get into programming in the next video.

If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below:

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00:00 Intro
00:54 Physical Overview
04:04 SY35 Editor Intro
07:26 SY35 Editor Basics
10:50 SY35 Global Controls
12:32 SY35 Element Control
13:41 AWM Features
20:32 FM Features
28:30 Conclusion
30:15 Runningonair Demo Track

Runningonair - Disconnection (Music Video)

video upload by Runningonair

"The track was completed last year (2024). I think it pretty much speaks for itself.
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The last 1980s Poly Synthesizer Classics for less than £$€200!

video upload by Runningonair

"As synthesizer prices have risen sharply over the last few years, I wanted to review what was available for less than £$€200. In this video I look at what is left and try to asses their use in a working setup."

Editors:
https://coffeeshopped.com/patch-base - Covers many synths (Mac, IOS)
https://squest.com/index.html - Covers many synths (Windows)
https://www.fm-alive.com/ Yamaha FM (Windows)

Emulators:
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/dexe... - Dexed (DX7) (free)
https://www.arturia.com/products/soft... - Various Synths
https://www.nilsschneider.de/wp/nils-... - K1 (free)


Old ad pictures:
http://www.muzines.co.uk/about
http://retrosynthads.blogspot.com/


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Runningonair - QY (Music Video)

video upload by Runningonair

"QY is born out of an experiment to create a Synthwave track using only the Yamaha QY10 sound module as a sound source. The track was released earlier in 2022 on the album B.A.U., which you can find here:

https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/alb...

The QY10 was released in 1990 and I therefore wanted the video to reflect that with film from the same time. The game video is from Outrun (1986), which has been cited as a Synthwave influence but it also fits well with the driving video."

Runningonair - 2020 - End of Year Mix

Runningonair

"Many thanks to all those who have supported the channel by watching, liking, commenting and subscribing. It's really made it worth while and I'm looking forward to getting back with more content next year.

I put this mix together for the Liverpool based "Emotion Wave TELETHON" held on 20th December in aid of The Trussell Trust, who provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty.

If you'd like to make a contribution to their work, you can do that here: https://www.trusselltrust.org/make-a-...

You can also find the rest of the stream here: [below]

There are lots of great artists on the stream and it's really worth checking out. The whole event was a lot of fun.

Back with more tracks and other stuff next year!"

Emotion Wave - TELETHON
Emotion Wave

"A day of audio visual stimulation, hosted by Emotion Wave live from Carnival Brewing Company, featuring:

POLYPORES + BYE LOUIS + KIERAN MAHON + LA FRENCH + KL(AUS) + WARRINGTON RUNCORN DEVELOPMENT PLAN + THE TWILIGHT SEQUENCE GATED + CANAL COMMUNITY + THOMAS RAGSDALE + VALENTICH + THERE ARE NO BIRDS HERE + GUERRILLA BISCUITS + SARMISM BARON FARG + CAPTAIN JOHNSON + EXPOSED BRICK + RUNNINGONAIR + MEGAHEADPHONEBOY + PHEXIOENESYSTEMS + FOURTHSTARGUARD

This year we're raising funds for The Trussell Trust, who provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty. Donate here tiny.cc/EW-telethon"

Kurzweil K2000 Restoration - keyboard, switches and display replacement.

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I'll be fixing a Kurzweil K2000. Specifically, looking at the keyboard, switches and display.
Further information and links are below:

Display replacement instructions:
https://helium.deepgreen.ca/dave/K200...
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Display type:
I used this one but there are quite a few colour options.
Blue Arduino Display 240x64 T6963 LCD Controller Module Compatible RA6963
https://www.buydisplay.com/graphic-di...
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Switch type:
12x12x7.3mm Panel Momentary 4-Pin PCB DIP Tactile Tact Push Button Switch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JM6VYC...
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Kawai K1 II Synthesizer - Part 4 - Amplitude Modulation

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Runningonair Kawai K1 II Synthesizer posts

"In this video I take a look at amplitude modulation in more depth.

Also, the video title track is created using just sounds from the K1 II (and a bit of production), giving you some idea of what can be achieved with this synth alone.

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Yamaha SY77 Synthesizer Presets 2 Sound Demo - No Talking

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"In this video I finally get back to the SY77 to cover the presets 2.

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Kawai K1 II Synthesizer - Part 3 - Editing & Waveforms

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Runningonair Kawai K1 II Synthesizer posts

"In this video I take a look at basic editing and run through the waveforms.

Also, the video title track is created using just sounds from the K1 II (and a bit of production), giving you some idea of what can be achieved with this synth alone.

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Runningonair - Conspiracy Theory (Music Video)

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"Runningonair - Conspiracy Theory (Music Video)

In this synthwave inspired track, I delve into the mental process of the conspiracy theorist. It's important to recognise that there's a bit conspiracy theorist in of all of us and if left unchecked, it can lead us to some pretty dark and dangerous conclusions.

All video animations by 'Royaltyfreetube'. Many thanks for taking the time to create these amazing videos and freely sharing them.

https://royaltyfreetube.com/"

Ensoniq SQ1/R Plus Transwave Synthesizer - Part 1 - Sound Demo - No Talking

video upload by Runningonair

Part 2 here

"In this video I run through a selection of presets from the Ensoniq SQ-1/R. Only the on board effects are used.

The intro track uses drums and some pads from the SQ, but the video probably give a better idea of it's capabilities.

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Runningonair - Gravity Assist (Music Video)

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"Returning to space for this track. This time skimming past mars on a spaceship, which is clearly having engineering difficulties (perhaps).

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Kawai K1 II Synthesizer - Part 2 - Overview & Sound Demo

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I take an overview of the synth. I look at the architecture and try out the sounds.

Also, the video title track is created using just sounds from the K1 II (and a bit of production), giving you some idea of what can be achieved with this synth alone.

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Runningonair Kawai K1 II Synthesizer posts