Why the Korg DSS-1 matters

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Korg DSS-1 sampling synthesizer from 1986. Not a very good sampler, because of it's incredibly cumbersome sampling process, but it excel if you use it as a synth. With its capability to manually draw your waveforms, or additive synthesis, you don't have to use the sampling engine at all.

These are a variety of my favourite sounds made up from drawn waveforms and samples.

If you're interested in a in-depth tutorial about sampling on the DSS-1 I have that for sale. Check out the demo video here: • Korg DSS-1 | in-depth 35minutes sampling t... [below]

I overloaded my external effects on some of the sounds in this video hence a bit of distortion here and there. Lexicon PCM70 reverb and Zoom MS70CDR chorus and delay."

Korg DSS-1 | in-depth 35minutes sampling tutorial | Download now

video upload by Espen Kraft

"In this video I go through step-by-step how to sample your own sounds into the Korg DSS-1. From scratch, all the way up to a Mult-sound which is one of two "oscillators" of the DSS-1.
I also show how to draw your own waveforms and use these as building blocks for a multi-sound."

Roland MKS-100 | The first Roland sampler module (and very few knows about it)

video upload by Espen Kraft

"The Roland MKS-100 from 1986. The Module version of the S-10 with a few minor differences, among them the Midi Mono mode. Sampling time and memory is the same on the S-10, MKS-100 and S-220 (the third and last sampling module in this early series)
Four memory slots (ABCD) with a total sampling time of 4,4 seconds at 30Khz. (8,8 sec @ 15Khz). The S-10, MKS-100 and S-220 all used the Quick Disk (QD) system to load and save sounds.

Check out my Roland S-10, MKS-100,S-220 sample library here: • Roland S-10 Sample Pack | Download now! [video below]

Big thanks to Anders Enger Jensen for lending me the MKS-100 for this video.

Some references say the MKS-100 is from 1987, but Roland made these in 1986 through to the end of the 80s."

Roland S-10 Sample Pack | Download now!
video upload by Espen Kraft

"A brand new sample pack for the Roland S-10, MKS-100 and S-220.
51 different samples taken from my vintage collection of synths and drum machines.
These are QD image files so you have to have a QD floppy emulator installed in your S-10 to use these.
Price is $15USD or €15Euros if you prefer that currency. Send me an email if you're interested. I only sell these through email. You'll find my email in the "about" here on my channel.
All the sounds heard in the demo video are coming from this pack. External reverb is on some of the samples in the video.

I think the Roland 12-bit S-samplers from the 80s has a special sound to them. If you have a S-10/MKS-100/S-220 and you just want some new cool sounds for it then this pack might be for you. These sounds can not be found anywhere else. They're all made by me one way or the other."

Vintage Synths Doing Classic Horror Movie Themes | Top 8

video upload by Espen Kraft

"8 horror movie theme covers performed with a variety of classic 80s and 90s synths, samplers and drum machines.

The thumbnail image is not AI generated."

Roland JX-3P, Yamaha KX88, Roland Juno-106, Roland JX-8P, Elka OMB 5, Bit01, Roland Jupiter-8, John Bowen Solaris, Oberheim Matrix-12, Sequential Six-Trak, & Prophet-VS.

A Blockbuster Theme Made with Vintage Synth Gear | Christmas Edition

video upload by Espen Kraft

"The Forrest Gump theme (Feather Song) made with vintage gear:

Roland R-8 drums (SN-R8-04 ELECTRONIC Card)
Roland S-10 sampler
Korg DW-8000
Emax
Emax II"

The Casio FZ-1 Is the Hardest-Hitting Vintage Sampler Nobody Talks About

video upload by Espen Kraft

"The Casio FZ-1 sampler from 1987. Here represented with its module version FZ-10M.
This demo song is made with only custom samples from it.
Some of the screenshots are from my in-depth video tutorial no longer available on my channel.
If you're interested in any of my older long video tutorials they can be purchased from me directly on email or Patreon."

Stranger Things inspired synth epicness

video upload by Espen Kraft

"A little chord sequence and sounds inspired by the (combined) Stranger Things soundtrack.
There are many layers of synths packed into this one minute:

Sequential Prophet VS Strings
Arturia Prophet VS Filtered Strings
Arturia CS-80 arpeggio
Roland Juno-106 Bells
Roland JX-8P Pad
Kawai K3m Bass"

DuckTales "Moon Theme" with Yamaha TX802 and TX816 | Which is which?

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Moon Theme from DuckTales made with the Yamaha TX816 and TX802, but which version is which? Part of a longer comparisons video between these two Yamaha flagship DX modules from the 80s."

Insert Coin: Emax Samplers, Casio SK-1 & Roland Kung-Fu Synth

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Emax, Emax II, Casio SK-1, Roland Junos and everything mashed together with arcade sounds and kung-fu.
This is a blend of the studio production and a live performance of the track.

The track itself is called "The Kung-Fu Arcade" and is available (digital download) from me directly upon request."

E.T. | With vintage synths and a Commodore 64

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Gear used:
Commodore 64 (Yes, this is played live, hands on, just as you see it in the video)
Roland S-10, JX-8P, Alpha Juno 2
Yamaha DX7s
Kontakt Orch.samples
Custom drum samples"

The über-quirky, but fun Memorymoog sequencer explained | Synth geeks are strange people

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Memorymoog plus. Polyphonic and monophonic sequencing with CV & Gate old school and tons of fun. Syncing the Memorymoog can also be a challenge."

Roland Jupiter-8 Ambient Experiments

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Some simple chord progressions (at best) with the LFO pulsing away while I adjust different parameters in search for some ambient moods to use in a project (work) for someone. 10 minutes of this type of "noodling" will often open up something to dig deeper into."

Kawai K3m synthesizer | 80s string sound design

video upload by Espen Kraft

"The Kawai K3 is a hybrid synth from the 80s with digitally stored waveforms and a beefy analog filter (SSM2044) with resonance.
I use the module version K3m controlled by a Yamaha KX88 and Behringer BCR2000 in this video."

Alesis MidiVerb 2 is GOLD

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Some different Alesis Midiverb II programs."

Warning: Excessive Vintage Synth Nostalgia — Together in Electric Dreams

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Together in Electric Dreams cover by Espen Kraft.
DAWless, live and one take. Some overdubs done because I have to eat too. Espen cannot go hungry for days."

Korg Wavestation: Classic 90s Digital Synth Power

video upload by Espen Kraft

"The Korg Wavestation AD from the early90s. The bastard child of the Sequential Prophet VS.
This is the demo song from my much longer Korg Wavestation video from 2020. It's still available on my channel right here.
Everything in this demo song is coming from the Wavestation AD (module) I use. The Wavestation AD is also the only Wavestation model that has analog inputs and can be used as a vocoder, which you also can hear in this video. To use my own voice as a patch I use the WaveRex PCM card."

Old school Italo Disco with octave bass | And beautiful mellow melody

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Doing old school Italo Disco with octave bass and haunting melody line.
Synths used: Korg DW-8000 (bass), Roland Alpha Juno-2 (bell melody), Roland JX-8P (pads) and drums from Akai S1000 triggered by patterns from the Roland TR-626 drum machine.
The DAW is providing sync for drums and DW-8000 arpeggio which is the octave bass.
The pad part I'm not playing live is overdubbed later.

Short edit of a longer video from several years ago."

DX7 & D-50 Dream Team | Ep.2 Electric Pianos & Strings

video upload by Espen Kraft

"When using a very transparent type of electric FM piano it can be very cool to have a dense, lush and saturated type of strings/pad underneath, pretty low in the mix.
The D-50 can do very nice thick and dense strings. Much more so than any analog synth which can also be nice, but analog isn't always the better solution.

For the second patch combo I use the TX802 for the more airy, blowing attack type of sound. Usually this is where the D-50 shines with its PCM attack samples, so it was fun to turn it around and create a cinematic timbre with D-50 filling out instead."

Roland MKS-80 Patch Bank by Espen Kraft | Download Now!

video upload by Espen Kraft

00:00 Intro
03:14 How to install
05:03 Audio Demo

"The Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter is a mix of the Jupiter-6 and and Jupiter-8. Fat, lush and powerful analog sweet/rawness. Used on a numerous 80s hits.
This patch bank is brand new with 64 new tones/patches. In a sysex-format.

Price is $25USD for this bank and it is worth every penny if you have the MKS-80.
You can get the patches directly from me through email. You can find my email address in the "about" on my channel.
You can also find the patches here:
https://thepatchbay.io/product/roland...

Full installation notes are included in the download.
The patches were made on a MKS-80 Rev.5. If you have a Rev.4 you might have to EQ the sounds a little as that's really the difference between them. One sounds a little more beefy than the other.

In this bank you'll find 64 new TONES and 64 PATCHES. The Patches point to its respective Tones. Example: Patch 35 is in WHOLE mode and points to Tone 35."

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Prophet X - Epic Vol.4 | Super Jupiter Plus (SF2 available)

video upload by Espen Kraft

"A collection of the absolute best Roland Super Jupiter MKS-80 AND Sequential Six-Trak samples and patches inside your Prophet X.

A fat powerful VCO collection ready for your P X.

I've layered and multi-recorded 32 sounds from a Super Jupiter MKS-80 (Rev.5) and 18 of my best custom sounds from the Six-Trak.

All put into 50 epic multi-samples/instruments for your P X.

These are not sample-stretched sounds nor is there any overlap from the Epic Vol.1. These are all new samples. Total filesize is about 1.32Gb.

The price for this pack is $30USD (or €30Euros if you're in Europe) and considering you'll get the absolute best patches and samples ever made for these synths, directly onto your Prophet X, I think the price is fair. I've spent a lot of time making these sound absolutely stellar.

My CONTACT email address is this: espenkraft69@gmail.com If you want to purchase this pack please send me an email and I'll give you instructions on how to order. If you want a bundled (discount) price for multiple packs just let me know. I will only sell Prophet X packs directly through email.

Full installation notes included in the download.

All the multi-samples are also available as *sf2 (TAL sampler and Logic compatible) if you're interested. Price is the same.

I've included some patches to help you get going and you have two options of transfer: Bank U3 P41 – P59 or Bank A4 P41 - P59.

If you want to transfer the patches SOMEWHERE ELSE on your own PX, you can do so manually, by editing the individual sysex files."

The ultimate memory cartridge for your vintage Roland gear

video upload by Espen Kraft

"The ultimate memory cartridge for your old Roland gear. It's equivalent of 64 Roland M-64C carts. Fully compatible with all the Roland gear that could use these. It's also battery free using F-RAM tech and as such i will hold the stored data for 100 years or more without ever needing a battery.

Check it out here: https://taiwanrider.com/ocart/index.p...

The music is done with only my custom Alpha Juno patch banks and it's all recorded in one take, track by track. All improvised. No editing or MIDI involved. The video shows the tracks as they're being recorded, in real time. Reverb is Valhalla SuperMassive on some of the patches."