E-MU EMULATOR II Sampling Synthesizer (1984) Steppin`Out & The Story Behind Retrosound

Published on Nov 20, 2019 RetroSound

"(c) 2019 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

all synthesizer sounds: E-MU #EMULATOR II #Sampling #Synthesizer (1984)
drums: Roland TR-707 (1985)
recording: multi-track, also I used the EIIs internal sequencer for recording
fx: reverb and delay

instrumental cover of Joe Jackson´s wonderful track Steppin`Out from the year 1982"

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I've been waiting for Retrosound's next video to share the following sent my way via Soviet Space Child. I'm not on Instagram myself, so I missed it. The cover above "Steppin' Out" is just a nice coincidence. :)

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The Story behind RetroSound: Most of you know my synthesizers, but very little about the person behind them, today there are some personal sentences from me. I grew up in the former GDR. Until I was 18 years old, I only knew synthesizers from the western tv. As teenager, I heard the music of Depeche Mode, Human League, Yazoo, Pink Floyd and Genesis. But the soundscapes of Vangelis and Jean-Michel Jarre also found their way into my ear. The first synthesizer sounds I probably perceived while secretly listening to the ELO album from my dad. As kid and teenager, I always dream of a bunch of synthesizers like my musical heroes did. There were no pictures of Playboy on my wall, like some of my age, but badly copied photographs of synths from western tv. I knew that it would only be a dream, because there was no legal way to leave the GDR. And I did not want to leave her either. Everything changed in 1989 and what nobody could ever expect became reality. Suddenly the objects of desire moved within range, but the necessary money was missing. It was not until 1998 that I bought my first synthesizer from my long and hard saved money. It was the Clavia Nord Modular. I plunged madly on the device and programmed sounds day and night. Then Clavia became aware of me in Sweden and so one thing came to another. From then on, countless of my sounds were found among the Nord Modular / Micro Modular factory sounds. That motivated me to do more. Then the Roland Juno-60 came into the house, my dream synth of the 80s and still my favorite. I had not much money, so I bought old synthesizers and restored them. Well at some point I had realized my childhood dream yet. Today I work as a freelance sound designer for UVI. I compose soundscapes for documentary films and advise musicians all over the world. And maybe some of you know my RetroSound Vintage Synthesizer Channel on YouTube. Since 2007 with demo tracks, sounds. What happened exactly 30 years ago has taken my whole life in a completely different direction. I'm very happy about that. 🙌 . #mauerfall #30jahremauerfall #neunternovember #DDR #wiedervereinigung #retrosound #synth #synthesizer #GDR #germany #1989 #mauerfall30

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QUASIMIDI RAVEN MAX (1996) synthesizer music workstation demo cd from the 90s

Published on Jun 2, 2019 RetroSound

"(c) 2019 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

I had a RAVEN synthesizer with MAX board between the other #Quasimidi stuff. Sirius , Cyber-6, Polymorph, Quasar, Technox...
Before YouTube I have make some tracks with this QM stuff. Unfortunately I lost the most after a disk crash in 2001.
But I have a lot demo stuff in my big synthesizer archive and I will show some demos here from time to time .

The #Raven is a ROM sample based #synthesizer workstation with synthesizer, sequencer, drumcomputer, arpeggiator, fx processors from the year 1996.

all tracks recorded and mastered by Quasimidi GmbH Germany"

QUASIMIDI SIRIUS (1997) synthesizer dance music workstation demo cd from the 90s

Published on May 27, 2019 RetroSound

"(c) 2019 by RetroSound

I had a Sirius synthesizers in the late 90s between all that other #Quasimidi stuff. Raven Max, Cyber-6, Polymorph, Quasar, Technox...
Long before YouTube I have make some tracks with this QM stuff. Unfortunately I lost the most after a disk crash in 2001.
But I have a lot demo stuff in my big synthesizer archive and I will show some demos here from time to time .

The #Sirius is a #synthesizer workstation with synthesizer, sequencer, drumcomputer, arpeggiator, vocoder, filterbank, fx processors.

- DTE Synthesis and Rom Samples
- 3 envelopes
- 3 filter modes
- 49 keys
- MIDI

all tracks recorded and mastered by Quasimidi GmbH Germany"

RetroSound Vintage Synthesizer Channel on YouTube - Trailer Featuring the PPG Waveterm

Published on Jan 4, 2018 RetroSound

Cool trailer from RetroSound featuring the PPG Waveterm as the video screen. MATRIXSYNTH gets a shout out in the description below!

"(c) 2018 vintage synthesizer demos by RetroSound

Thank you for all the likes, comments and for your time! :)

Especially a big thank you to Jones from matrixsynth.com http://www.matrixsynth.com/ and UVI http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi for the support.

No religion! No borders! Enjoy the music, leaf a comment and subscribe when you like.

I will never call for donate or something but if you like my work then I'm happy if you support me and buy a music album.

Enjoy the videos!
Thank you. :)"

E-MU EMULATOR II - Moments In Love - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Synth Year!

Published on Dec 26, 2017 RetroSound

"(c) 2018 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

The last video in 2017. Thanks for watching, so many likes and comments. 2018 is coming with new synth demos and sound tutorials. Now 11 years RetroSound on YouTube. We are vintage too. :D

Merry christmas and a happy new synth year! :)

Frohe Weihnachten, С рождеством, Feliz Navidad, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noël, God Jul, Vrolijk kerstfeest, Veselé Vánoce, Wesołych Świąt, Hyvää joulua, Tchestita Koleda, Glædelig Jul, Kala Christouyenna...

With love from RetroSound.
Make music and love. Not war!

The original track is made with the Fairlight and PPG wave. Here in this demo I have sampled all sounds with the fantastic E-MU Emulator II from the year 1984"

RetroSound Celebrates 10 Years of Synthesizer Demo Videos

10 years RetroSound vintage synthesizer demo videos on YouTube - thank you!

Published on Feb 14, 2017 RetroSound

As you all know, RetroSound's videos have become a staple here on MATRIXSYNTH. I consider them amongst the best in showcasing individual synths. Every time I see a new video come in I know it is going to be good. Below you'll find the three videos referenced in the video above, including the first. It's always fun to look back and see how far we've come over the years. Congrats RetroSound! :)

"(c)2017 vintage synthesizer demos by RetroSound

Thank you for all the likes, comments and for your time! :)

Especially a big thank you to Jones from matrixsynth.com
http://www.matrixsynth.com/

and UVI
http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
for the support.

The RetroSound vintage synthesizer channel on youtube have been around for over ten years now. Unbelievable for me. At the beginning I had no idea that once something big would come of it.

Now we have 15.000.000 views and 36.000 subscribers and a few hater. :D But all are welcome. No religion! No borders! We are one world. Enjoy the music, make your own music, try it and have fun. This is the message.

Many thanks to my loyal fans over all the years. I will never call for donate or something but if you like my work then I'm happy if you support me and buy a music album. Enjoy the videos! Thank you. :)

Roland Juno-60 Analog Synthesizer (first RetroSound synthesizer demo video ever)

Uploaded on Jan 24, 2007 RetroSound

"(c)2007 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound
The Juno-60 with some self made retro-sounds in action.

Sorry for the bad sound and video quality. This is my first synth demo vid on YouTube. :)"

Roland TR-808 - Famous Drum Beats

Published on Feb 21, 2014 RetroSound

E-MU Emulator II + Moog Source Analog Synthesizer "Heart Of Noise" by RetroSound

Published on Oct 26, 2016 RetroSound

France, Lebannon & Russia

To all my readers in France, it goes unsaid that you have our unconditional support and we stand behind you. France is a beautiful country and its people even more so. France is a country of pride, art, beauty, and passion for life that inspires us all. We stand with you.

Update2: Lebannon was also the subject of recent attacks. My support goes out to all my Lebanese readers as well.

Update3: Russia confirms bomb took down plane in Egypt. And of course my support goes out to all my Russian and Soviet readers and friends.

Update1: Some tributes from the synth community below. If you'd like to share or send anything in, please do.

A Prayer for Paris, Peace and the World - Dedicated to all the Victims of Terrorism and War

Published on Nov 15, 2015 REWO_Channel

"A song I wrote today for all the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris and the rest of the world lately."

Jordan Rudess - Piano For Peace

Published on Nov 15, 2015 Jordan Rudess

"Sending out a live musical message to all my friends around the world in hopes for peace"

Rephazer - B-Side (Twisted World Mix)

Published on Nov 14, 2015 Rephazer

"... This track and my heart goes out to all the Paris victims and their families ..."



"(c) vintage synthesizer track by RetroSound
all sounds: E-MU Emax (1986)
drums: LinnDrum (1982)
recording: multi track without MIDI

Against hate and stupidity. We need no war!!!"

Update: And the video:

E-MU Emax SE Sampler "Hearts Of Iron"

Published on Nov 18, 2015 RetroSound

Bataclan


"Paris, Friday 13th November, 2015..."

A tribute from ARPQuadra.

Poultry Zombie Wants Grains - Serge Creature / Gator

Published on Nov 15, 2015 ] Duplan [

"Direct sound, recorded in one track. Please watch in HD and with a good sound system...

- STS Serge Modular Creature and Gator M-Class panels
- Nord Drum
- Electro Harmonix Clockworks
- Ibanez DML10 delay
- Korg GR1 reverb

Dedicated to the victims of 13th nov. attacks in Paris [added this one to the main tribute post here]

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There is more of my music on http://soundcloud.com/duplan"

RCA Theremin HYMNE A L'AMOUR

Published on Dec 5, 2015 Peter Pringle

"I made a video of this classic Edith Piaf song several years ago when YouTube quality was not as good as it is today and everything sounded as if it had been recorded at the bottom of a swimming pool. Here is a new theremin version of the song played on Samuel Hoffman’s 1929 RCA theremim. I lived in Paris for a while in the late 1960’s and it is one of the most wonderful cities in the world."

Metronomy - The Look

Uploaded on Mar 21, 2011 metronomyofficial·82 videos

Yamaha EX-2 in this one. Spotted by Ian on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge.
Update via RetroSound in the comments: "the moogish synth solo is from the Moog Source." & "used synths in The Look Siel Orchestra, Minimoog, Moog Source and Juno-60 :)"

"Metronomy - The Look taken from the new album "The English Riviera"
Listen to the album : http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
Download the album : http://smarturl.it/the-english-riviera

Subscribe to Metronomy's official channel: http://bit.ly/MetronomyYoutube

Directed by Lorenzo Fonda.

http://www.metronomy.co.uk

2011 Because Music (http://www.because.tv)"

Roland Juno-60 "Monoton"

Published on Mar 20, 2013 retrosound72·221 videos

"(c) 2012 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
"Monoton"

synthesizer sounds: Roland Juno-60 Analog Synthesizer from the year 1982
drums: Roland TR-808
recording: multi-track without midi
fx: a little bit delay and reverb

this track is including in the new vintage synth album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huM0t1...

album download here:
http://directpaylink.com/?id=1002LYKPV

more info:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/RetroSo..."

Moog Prodigy "Freak"

YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by retrosound72

"(c) 2012 synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
"Freak"

all sounds: Moog Prodigy Analog Synthesizer from the year 1979
recording: multi-track without midi, sequenced by the SCI Pro-One step-sequencer over CV/Gate and synced with the TR-808.
drums: Roland TR-808
fx: a little bit delay and reverb"

YAMAHA AN1x "Friday"

YouTube Published on Aug 10, 2012 by retrosound72

"(c) 2012 synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
'Friday'

all sounds: Yamaha AN1x Virtual Analog Synthesizer from the year 1997
recording: multi-track without midi
I use the internal step-sequencer for the bass sequence
fx: a little bit delay and reverb

the video shows my favorite bicycle route around my hometown."

Crumar Performer "1979"

YouTube Published on Aug 3, 2012 by retrosound72

"(c) 2012 vintage synthesizer track by RetroSound
'1979'

all sounds: Crumar Performer Analog Stringmachine/Synth from the year 1979
recording: multi-track without midi
fx: a little bit delay and reverb"

KORG Polysix "Rainy Days"

YouTube Published on Jul 19, 2012 by retrosound72

"(c) 2012 vintage synthesizer track by RetroSound
'Rainy Days'

all sounds (self-programmed): KORG Polysix (1982)
I use the Arpeggiator for the line and the internal effects Ensemble and Chorus.
recording: multi-track without midi
fx: a little bit delay and reverb"

Moog Taurus 1 + Logan Strings + Oberheim OB-X

YouTube Published on Jul 10, 2012 by retrosound72

"(c) 2012 vintage synthesizer track by RetroSound
'Tief'

bass: Moog Taurus 1 bass pedal synthesizer (1976)
analog strings: Logan String Melody II (1979)
second bass, lead and atmo sounds: Oberheim OB-X (1979)
recording: multi-track
fx: a little bit delay and reverb"

PPG wave 2.2 "Random Arpeggiator Demo"

YouTube Published on Jun 27, 2012 by retrosound72

"(c) 2011 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

PPG wave 2.2 wavetable synthesizer from the year 1982
I play the PPG wave 2.2 internal arpeggiator in random mode and turning the knobs for wave, wavetable, filter cutoff, wave-, filter- and amp-envelope..."

YAMAHA AN1x "Vintage 90s"

YouTube Published on Jun 15, 2012 by retrosound72

"(c) 2012 synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all sounds: YAMAHA AN1x virtual analog synthesizer (1997)
recording: multi-track without midi
fx: a little bit delay and reverb


I use the internal step-sequencer for the bass sequence."

Roland Jupiter-4 "4 Voices"

YouTube Published on May 31, 2012 by retrosound72

"(c) 2012 vintage synth demo track by RetroSound

all sounds self-programmed: Roland Jupiter-4 Analog Synthesizer (1978)
drums: Roland TR-808 (1981)
recording: multi-track without midi
fx: a little bit delay and reverb

I use the internal Arpeggiator for the bass sequence."

Moog Taurus 1 + Roland VP330 "Beauty & Beast"

YouTube Published on May 26, 2012 by retrosound72

"(c) 2012 vintage synth demo track by RetroSound

bass & lead sounds: Moog Taurus 1 bass pedal synthesizer (1976)
analog strings & choir sounds: Roland VP330 Vocoder Plus (1979)
drums: Roland TR-808 (1981)
recording: multi-track
fx: a little bit delay and reverb

I used in the demo the legendary BASS and TAURUS presets and some self-made sounds (reso-bass and lead sounds)."

KORG Mono/Poly "Strange MP4"

YouTube Published on May 18, 2012 by retrosound72

"(c) 2012 vintage synth demo track by RetroSound

all sounds: KORG Mono/Poly (MP-4) Analog Synthesizer from the year 1981
recording: multi-track
fx: a little bit delay and reverb (Lexicon MPX)"

YAMAHA AN1x VA Synthesizer

YouTube Published on May 10, 2012 by retrosound72

"synthesizer demo by RetroSound

YAMAHA AN1x Virtual Analog Synthesizer from the year 1997.
for me the best sounded virtual analog synth...

single sound demo with some self-made and factory sounds

- 10 Voices
- 2 Oscillators per voice
- FM, Ringmodulator, Sync, Edge
- resonant 12/18/24dB/ low/band/hi pass filter + hi pass
- Arpeggiator , Step-Sequencer
- digital FX"