Seinfeld Bass Battle

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George is the only one that looks like himself, ableit with a mustache. Wouldn't mind hearing a New Order/Joy Division Bass Battle.

"Is the Seinfeld theme played by a Korg M1 or by the 360 Systems Midi Bass, lets find out :p both have been credited Seinfeld Bass on various Internet forums.

This test is not 100% as i dont have the same mixer, fx etc 🛸

https://www.vice.com/en/article/689n7...

https://www.rhythmicrobot.com/product..."

"Remember Seinfeld? Remember that poppin’ slap bass sound all over the show – in the titles, in the end credits, in every sting and transition? Well, this is the little box of tricks that made that sound. The 360 Systems MIDI Bass was an early sampled bass unit, later upgraded to a Pro version that rackmounted. It was a limited but (for its time) powerful-sounding machine that had swappable EPROMS to access additional sounds. We managed to score an original tabletop MIDI Bass plus a set of EPROMS covering a range of both classic and unusual sounds with a distinctly 80s vibe. There is, of course, ‘that’ Seinfeld Slap bass; but if you don’t fancy reliving the glory days of American comedy, there are seven other sounds to choose from – a great Fender Jazz bass, through a punchy 80s synth bass to a rather cool Stick bass (think Tony Levin playing Peter Gabriel’s live gigs and you’ve got it)… and more.

MIDI Bass hardware Kontakt instrumentThe MIDI Bass is a simple little device – MIDI notes go in, bass sounds come out – so we’ve kept things simple for our recreation, which just adds some useful compression and tube saturation controls and leaves the rest up to you and your funk."

https://www.rhythmicrobot.com/product...

Additional Seinfeld Bass posts

360 Systems Midi Bass Professional

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"Quick 'demo' of all 8 presets. Although dedicated drum machines are not unusual, the same cannot be said about bass, at least not back when 360 System released the MIDI Bass. It was released in 1986 with the purpose of providing playback voices for Bass sounds. The MIDI Bass was designed primarily for "bass" instruments but has an audio bandwidth of 16 Hz to 16,000 Hz.

The sounds delivered by the MIDI Bass are stored on EPROMS, and it can take up to four different EPROMS at once. 360 Systems used the "Real Bass In A Box" slogan for their advertising of this player due to the fact that it has "real" and not synthesized bass sounds. The MIDI Bass produces the exact sound of acoustic and electric basses and boasted some of the most popular bass sounds of its time. The included library of sounds had everything from Slapped & Popped Funk Bass, Flat Picked Roundwound Jazz Bass, Stand-Up Acoustic Bass, Bowed Bass, and much more. 360 Systems also praised the realism of the MIDI Bass as it is touch-sensitive, follows pitch bends, and responds to MIDI patch changes. As a result, it was marketed as the natural complement to digital drum machines and MIDI sequencer/synthesizer systems"

Solton MS3 + Alesis MiDiFEx (demo)

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This appears to be the first post to feature the Solton MS3.

"Solton MS3 arranger/sound module + Alesis Midifex Delay (short demonstration). All sounds from the MS3 and all FX from the Midifex :p

The MS3 has 100 instrument sounds + 1 drumkit. And the Alesis has 64 delays and some reverb programs if i remember correctly :p #synths"

Kurzweil 900 MX MicroExpander

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This appears to be the first post to feature the Kurzweil 900 MX MicroExpander.

"Demo of some of the 64+31 sounds in this of this module. There is also a larger version of the Kurzweil MX 900 called EG-20.

Think it could be related to the Kurzweil 1000 series? Sounds similar but not sure :p

There is also a built in reverb in the unit, some of the patches i turned it on and some off #kurzweil"

Kärntnerland Alpsound (Midi Expander Sound Module)

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This appears to be the first one to be featured on the site.

"The Kärntnerland Alpsound (engineered by Limex) is a professional, compact MIDI sound expander built specifically for accordion and Steirische Harmonika players. This half-rack hardware module transforms MIDI data into authentic Oberkrainer and alpine folk music backing arrangements in real time.

Key Technical Specifications:

Form Factor: Portable 9.5-inch half-rack unit (1U height). Weighs ~1 kg.

Sound Board: 256 MB "Doppelpack" flash memory (combining Alpin Master and Tradition Exclusive libraries).

Polyphony: 116-voice polyphony to prevent note-clipping during complex live arrangements.

Audio Quality: 48 kHz high-fidelity sampling rate with integrated 24-bit reverb and chorus effects.

Connectivity: 5-pin MIDI Input, 12V DC power, and dual 1/4" (6.35mm) Left/Right stereo audio outputs.

Core Performance Features:

Dynamic Bellows Control: Seamlessly processes continuous MIDI CC data. The module alters the volume and tonal expression of instruments (like tuba and baritone horn) dynamically based on accordion bellows pressure.

Authentic Folk Instruments: Loaded with optimized samples of Styrian accordions, baritone brass, acoustic rhythm guitars, clarinets, and trumpets.

Plug-and-Play Live Setup: Connects directly between any accordion MIDI system (such as Limex MPR3/MPR4) and a live PA system or amplifier."

ORLA Micro Partner - 9 Fake Nokia Ringtones ☎️

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This is the first demo of one to be featured on the site. One came up for sale back in 2020.

"Was bored and made a bunch of Nokia styled ringtone sounds on my General Midi device Orla Micro Partner, start the party! Ringtone rave all night :p

#nokia #generalmidi #ringtonemusic #ringtones #90snostalgia

Make your own ringtones and send em to me, my favourite music, just upload somewhere and post a link, mp3 is fine but 16/44 is even better for maximum enjoyment 😺

(b) general midi guy 2026

and send me your old Nokia phones to :p"

Casio CSM-10P | Quick Demo of all 5 Sounds

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This appears to be the first post to feature the Casio CSM-10P.

"This video is a quick demo of the Casio CSM-10P, showcasing the five built-in sounds, slightly lo-fi, warm, and relaxed — but not overly processed and no talking, no deep review, and no heavy effects etc.

Just a straightforward sound demo so you can hear what the Casio CSM-10P actually sounds like?"

Videonics Sound Effects Mixer (SE-1) | Vintage Sound FX Box Quick Demo

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"The Videonics Sound Effects Mixer (often known as the SE-1 'Boing Box') is a vintage audio effects unit packed with built-in, triggerable sound effects and simple mixing controls. Originally designed for video production and live use, this quirky little box has found a second life among experimental musicians, noise artists, and retro gear fans.

In this video, we take a closer look at the Videonics Sound Effects Mixer—covering its design, features, sound character, and creative possibilities. From classic cartoon-style effects to strange glitches and pitch-shifted tones, this unit delivers unmistakable old-school charm.

Whether you’re into retro electronics, circuit bending, experimental audio, or just love weird old gear, this mixer is a fascinating piece of audio history."

See the Videonics label directly below for additional posts.

Roland GP-16 + Synth Sounds

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"Just running some synth sounds through this guitar fx unit to hear what it sounds like. Dont remember what synths were used as i recorded this a few months ago :p but it might have been a behringer boog module.

What is good about this Roland effects unit is that its 100% old digital (i think) :p it also sounds good with guitar but more fun to use synthesizer etc.."

And the Casio:

Casio Rave Stabs
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"Must be some old classic rave track using these fantastic casio sounds? Do they all have the same sounds or are there casios with other sounds, have tried a bunch but many have the same sounds if they're from the same era anyways :p"