Korg PS-3100 processed by MS-20 #korgps3100 #korgms20

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Roland SH-2 with System 104 sequencer #rolandsh2 #rolandsystem104

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Oberheim Phasor versus Mu Tron Phasor II #oberheim #mutron

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Three channels of Tubbutec MC-2oh2 explained #tubbutec #tubbutecmc2oh2

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"In the video, I’m showing how to understand three channels of this powerful workstation. In simple terms, Ch1 is for 202 voice, Ch2 is for external CV/gate synth and Ch3 is a sample player."

With the RSF Kobol.

Korg PS-3100 and GEG - General Envelope Generator #korgps3100 #korgps3300

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"I’m showing a very simple yet very useful patch here - GEG, or General Envelope Generator (a simple hold-attack-release envelope) is set to be triggered only after I press three or more keys. Once I do, it opens the VCA hardwired to LFO which starts modulating the resonators for as long as the GEG lasts. Sounds complex but is super simple. PS-3100 = performance power."

rubber band trick

Tubbutec MC-2oh2 sample player on channel 3 #tubbutec #mc2oh2

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"One thing that’s not discussed enough - or is even criminally underrated - is the third channel in the Tubbutec MC-2oh2. On paper, it’s just a simple sample player, coming with a factory-loaded set of TR-606-like drum sounds that are still fun and effective to jam along to.

With the MC-202 Hack software (but also possible via SysEx), it’s a breeze to upload your own samples -or rather, sound snippets.

That’s precisely what I’m doing here. I took pre-recorded snippets of vocoder-processed sounds and uploaded them into the 2oh2. It’s already fun just to play them, but here comes another smart function of the 2oh2: midifiers. Each sample can be filtered, slowed down, reversed, and/or accented. It’s an endless source of experimentation and inspiration."

Nice EMS Vocoder 1000 in back.

Roland Juno-60 with Tubbutec Ju-66 upgrade and Juno-66 controller #rolandjuno60 #tubbutec

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"Tubbutec Ju-66 upgrade is so much more than just MIDI. I’m doing a couple of thing in the video. For starters, internal sequencer (coming with the upgrade) plays a monophonic structure but since the notes have long release, final effect is polyphonic. Then I’m using the (available separately from Tubbutec) Juno-66 controller to introduce oscillator detune, additional filter LFO modulation and additional filter envelope. All of these features are available without the controller, of course.

With Tubbutec, any Juno 6 or 60 is such a beast now."

If only the Juno-66 label section was a lid that opened for two mini mini controllers like on the Yamaha CS80 & CS60. And if they had mini mini mini controller sections ad infinitum.

EMS Universal Sequencer Playlist

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A few of these have been featured on the site before. You can use the player controls to skip around.

Playlist:

1. EMS Synthi with Universal Sequencer and RSF Kobol #emssynthi #rsfkobol #rolandph830

It’s a tune done on the Synthi and EMS Universal Sequencer with some help from RSF Kobol processed by Roland PH-830 phaser.

2. 2 x EMS Universal Sequencer with Roland MC-202 #emssynthi #emsuniversalsequencer #mc202

Universal Sequencer is playing a sequence on the Synthi and the 202 - that’s why it’s called “universal” as both sequence and real time layers have CV/gate outputs. No effects other than spring reverb on the Synthi.

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EMS VCS3 Mk1 with EMS Universal Sequencer. #emsvcs3 #emssynthi #emsuniversalsequencer

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"No effects, just plain VCS3. Fun fact: this is instrument used to belong to great composer Alvin Curran."

RSF Kobol with Vesta Kozo DIG-420 - part 1/2 #rsfkobol #vestakozodig420 #polyendtracker

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"RSF Kobol with Vesta Kozo DIG-420 (plus some Roland PH-830 and H3000).

Polyend Tracker plays a sequence on the Kobol via CV/gate. Gate on another channel triggers delays in Vesta and yet another channel with gate sequentially switches between presets in Kobol. Sound complex but is quite simple."

2 X EMS Universal Sequencer with 2 X EMS Synthi

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"Universal Sequencer on the right is master and the one on the left is synced to it. Otherwise it’s an equivalent of two Synthi AKS playing side by side. No additional effects used."

EMS Universal Sequencer with Synthi A and TB-303.

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Follow-up to this post.

2 X EMS Universal Sequencer with 2 X EMS Synthi #emsuniversalsequencer #emssynthi #emssynthiaks

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"EMS slav squat sessions, part 1.

Universal Sequencer on the right is master and the one on the left is synced to it. Otherwise it’s an equivalent of two Synthi AKS playing side by side."

Maciek Polak "Remaining exercises For Synthi AKS Solo" - Master 31

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"In 2016 and 2017, while working on the debut album for my band Pin Park, I recorded a few hundred tracks. Around 200 survived the first cut, and that number was eventually trimmed down to 50. These recordings were literally rescued by Marcin Bociński from legatomastering.pl after I had forgotten about them for quite some time.

The setup I used was extremely limited: an EMS Synthi AKS (occasionally a VCS3), an EMS Vocoder 100, and three Boss pedals (looper, reverb, and distortion). Everything was recorded onto a low-quality Zoom device running through a substandard mixer. Each track was captured in a single take with no overdubs, which meant there was no real possibility for mixing. Marcin’s mastering work was nothing short of amazing, bringing these raw recordings to life.

In 2018, Apekwolf Records released 14 of these tracks. The remaining 36 were never made available—until now. Enjoy!"

Korg PS-3300 riff that started a song #korgps3100 #bossrc505 #ps3100 #korgps3300

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"Never in a million years would I have thought that a few years later this riff would turn into a song - check "Kikai" from my LP called „1977”

If youy like it, you can get vinyl, CD and digital at: maciekpolak.bandcamp.com"

EMS Universal Sequencer driving Roland MC-202 and SH-101

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"One 'layer' of Universal Sequencer sequences the MC-202 and the other 'layer' is used to play the SH-101 live.

I don’t know what it is with EMS, but each time you get to play one of their quirky and unusual designs, you get a new kind of feeling — as if these sometimes bulky and obsolete electronics are very much alive.

Let’s be frank: there are a million simpler ways to play an SH-101 or an MC-202. But somehow, using the Universal Sequencer makes those classic synths feel completely different."

EMS Universal Sequencer externally triggered

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"Let’s get nerdier. Someone asked if the Universal Sequencer can be triggered from the outside world. Of course it can! What I did here was a recording a sequence into the Uniseq that would play the MC-202, switched trigger to external, then recorded a sequence into the SH-101 and use gate out from 101 to externally trigger in of the Uniseq. It works like a charm."

Korg SB-100 Synthe-Bass SN 750076

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via this Reverb listing

"I bought this from analogia.pl (i.e., Maciej Polak, check out his album 1977!) in 2022, serviced and converted to North American power. This synth is a little limited, but it sounds great and the portability can't be beat. It also has two features that (as far as I know) are unique to this model among early Korgs: the "bender" buttons and the "Phaser" waveform. As far as I can tell "Phaser" is a very nicely dialed-in pulse width modulation that sounds especially nice in the lower registers.

No major issues in testing, but two notes:

The output jack was a little intermittent when I started testing, but after working a 1/4" plug in and out of it the signal is solid. Guessing it was a little dirty and could eventually use a cleaning if you're handy. The "Traveller" slider is a little stiff around the center of its travel. All audio passes great, so this is really a "feel" thing and something I've also noticed on some (but not all) other early Korgs. In great cosmetic shape overall, but there are many little blemishes and signs of wear, which I tried my best to capture in the photos."

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Roland System 700 Lab jam #rolandsystem700 #system700

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EMS TKS keyboard - sequencer with EMS VCS3 #emsvcs3 #emstks #wmssynthiaks

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Korg PS-3100 sequenced from Polyend Play #korgps3100 #polyendplay #korgps3300

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Roland System 700 Lab jam w/ AKG BX-15 #rolandsystem700 #system700 #akgbx15

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"Sometimes hype is justified - System 700 is one of the best sounding synths in existence. This jam was recorded after we serviced another one for a client."