"The legendary Sennheiser VSM 201, one of the rarest and most important analog vocoders ever produced.
Developed by Fritz Sennheiser and introduced in 1978, the VSM 201 is a professional 20-band vocoder renowned for its exceptional intelligibility, sound quality, and flexibility. It has become one of the most iconic vocoders in electronic music history and has been used by artists including Kraftwerk, Herbie Hancock, Neil Young, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Daft Punk.
You can find an English translation of the following video description further below.
"Freedom è un brano di musica elettronica prodotto da Davide Micheli utilizzando sintetizzatori elettronici tra cui alcuni Italiani moderni come il 'GRPA4', ma anche vintage anni 80 come 'Elka Twin61' e 'CRB Diamond 910 Gold M'. Altri sintetizzatori utilizzati sono il 'Moog Voyager XL', il 'Waldrof Quantum', e per ultimo 'Oberheim OB-X8'. La Drum Machine è una Drum degli anni 80 molto famosa ai sui tempi la 'Dynacord P20' 8-Bit Drum Machine.
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"La légende de la musique électronique Jean-Michel Jarre nous fait le plaisir de partager son histoire avec le PS-3300, un synthétiseur mythique, ainsi que sa rencontre avec Korg et leurs nombreux instruments qui ont accompagné et accompagne encore son parcours artistique."
"Electronic music legend Jean-Michel Jarre kindly shares the story of his relationship with the PS-3300—a legendary synthesizer—as well as his history with Korg and the many instruments that have accompanied, and continue to accompany, his artistic journey."
"In this video, I'm demonstrating my new 'D-50 Collection' sound pack designed for the Korg Wavestate, Wavestate Native, and Wavestate Module. Inspired by the late 80s LA synthesis of the Roland D-50, these 60 performances and 170+ programs use the Wavestate's native samples and 4-layer architecture to recreate that distinctive, bright hybrid sound.
I’ll be walking through some of the classic recreations like Fantasia, Staccato Heaven, and Soundtrack, as well as original sounds built using the same D-50 concepts.
Pack Details:
60 Performances & 170+ Programs No external samples required (uses built-in Wavestate samples) Compatible with hardware and native versions
"This no-talking video explores 7 different methods of using the Novation Peak as a drum synthesizer, a drum machine or even a groovebox.
A soundbank for the Novation Peak (should also be mostly compatible with the Novation Summit) with all stuff from this video and some more, as well as the individual Peak patches, can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...
00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Peak Drum Jam #1: Fake Trance for Drake Fans 03:13 - Kraftwerk — Autobahn throwback 03:36 - How to turn your Peak into a drum machine? The Autobahn beats 05:10 - Peak as a Groovebox: The Streets — Blinded By The Lights 06:22 - 'What if?' break: AFX mode for the Peak now! 07:02 - Simulating AFX mode by sending MIDI PCs to the Peak 08:32 - Surrogate Multitimbrality: Marvin Gaye — Sexual Healing 09:15 - 6 Methods for Peak beatmaking — Drummer from yet another Mother 09:55 - JMJ — Oxygène IV throwback 10:38 - 'Played' drums 11:28 - Arpeggiator 'played' mode — how it works 11:59 - Pink Floyd — On The Run throwback 12:08 - Feeding 'played' mode from an external sequencer 12:18 - Testing the limits of 'played' mode: Elbow — Grace Under Pressure 13:05 - Patch from scratch: Four-to-the-floor beat with rumble 19:24 - Changing the master tempo (impact on LFOs vs. Envelopes) 20:12 - Peak Drum Jam #2 (with the patch just made from Scratch) 22:39 - Making a drum template patch (with random Peak Spa Meditation background music) 26:02 - LFOs vs. Envelopes: Creating an early 80s beat from our drum template patch 36:14 - Final Peak Drum Jam #3 (1983/84 throwback)
All Peak Patches in this video were created from scratch. All Peak tracks were recorded through RME audio interfaces (Babyface Pro and Fireface UC) directly into Cubase stereo tracks. There are absolutely no effects on the individual Peak stereo tracks, not even panning, and levels are set to unity gain, to give an as-clear-as-possible impression of the Peak’s sonic potential and limits. On most parts (except intro), there is brickwall limiting on the stereo master, and on most multitrack parts also additional compression and EQ on the stereo master. Guitar parts recorded D.I. into the Fireface UC with a 1973 Stratocaster, several track and send FX on those.
Autobahn — written by Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider and Emil Schult Blinded by the Lights — written by Mike Skinner Sexual Healing — written by Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown and possibly David Ritz Oxygène (Part IV) — written by Jean-Michel Jarre On The Run — written by David Gilmour and Roger Waters Grace Under Pressure — written by Guy Garvey, Craig Potter, Mark Potter, Pete Turner and Richard Jupp
"Partial covers of synth-focused tracks from each year of the 1970s on the Novation Peak. No talking.
All synth sounds (including most electronic drum sounds) in this video are pure Novation Peak: Presets created from scratch, recorded directly through RME audio interfaces into Cubase, with no track effects added to any of the Peak tracks, not even EQ or panning (only exceptions: on Autobahn, the cluster Vocoder is two tracks hard-panned in the DAW; and the bass on the final part has a bit of treble shelved off with the Cubase stock EQ).
The soundbank for the Novation Peak (should also be compatible with the Novation Summit) as well as the individual sounds and the 1 User Wavetable I used in the “AnimAutobahn” faux vocoder patches can be downloaded here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...
00:00 - Intro: Autobahn, Part C
02:57 - 1970: Emerson, Lake & Palmer — Lucky Man
04:22 - 1971: The Who — Won’t Get Fooled Again
05:17 - 1972: Hot Butter — Popcorn
06:52 - 1973: Pink Floyd — Any Colour You Like
08:13 - 1973: Pink Floyd — On The Run
09:58 - 1974: Kraftwerk — Autobahn (Parts A & B)
13:47 - 1975: Pink Floyd — Welcome To The Machine
17:46 - 1976: Jean Michel Jarre — Oxygène (Part IV)
19:34 - 1977: Weather Report — Birdland
20:15 - 1978: Parliament — Flash Light
22:21 - 1979: Supertramp — Child Of Vision
24:40 - Outro: Autobahn, Part D"
The Quatuor features a ring modulator, a sample-and-hold circuit, white noise and an internal sequencer. You can create all kinds of sound effects and powerful bass lines; it’s ideal for the Berlin School, for example.
2. NRsynth Quatuor: 3 famous sounds
Here are a few famous songs played live on the NRsynth Quatuor with my friend Jean-Luc Briançon (aka Kurtz Mindfields):
Jump (Van Halen, 1983)
Cyclone (Tangerine Dream, 1978)
Chants magnétiques 1 (Jean-Michel Jarre, 1981) Quatuor (main sequence) , Retro-one (Bass), Pro-800 (strings).
3. NRsynth Quatuor famous songs
White Eagle: A great example of how to use the dual arpeggiator to play this magnificent classic track composed by Johannes Schmoelling and Chris Franke (Tangerine Dream) in 1982.
Stranger Things: The original sequence was played on an Oberheim Two Voices (by hand, apparently). Here, it’s the Quatuor’s sequencer!
Go inside the making of one of the most iconic string machines ever captured.
Troels Folmann and Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski break down the process behind 505 String Machine, from obsessive ultra-deep sampling to preserving the raw character of the legendary Roland RS-505 String Machine. This is more than a recreation. It is a deep dive into the philosophy, detail, and decisions that bring a classic instrument back to life.
Used by artists like Vangelis, The Police, Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Herbie Hancock, the RS-505 helped define the sound of an era. Often living in the shadow of the Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer, it was the evolving texture underneath. The movement, the depth, the feeling."
505 String Machine is the definitive ultra-deep sampled (UDS™) string machine. The most detailed sampling of the legendary RS-505 Paraphonic ever done.
The secret weapon of Vangelis. While the CS-80 became the icon, the RS-505 was the warmth underneath, equally present across his most celebrated work. Essential on records by The Police, Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Herbie Hancock. The string machine that shaped the sound of an entire era.
505 String Machine includes expertly crafted programs built from extensively UDS™ sampled parts, capturing every nuance of the original hardware’s divide-down oscillators and analog ensemble chorus. That constantly shifting, organic phase movement that makes the RS-505 impossible to replicate with synthesis is preserved in full detail. Expanded with our custom 505 C.A.F™ modeled filter for deeper sound design while staying true to its analog soul. The result is instant tone and deep creative flexibility.
"Discover the legendary Moog Minimoog analog synthesizer and the iconic sounds that shaped music in the 1970s and 1980s. 🎹
From fat synth basses and searing lead solos to funky filter sweeps and classic sci-fi effects. The Minimoog defined the sound of funk, rock, disco, progressive rock and early electronic music.
In this video, you’ll hear classic Minimoog-style sounds inspired by artists like Pink Floyd, Jean-Michel Jarre, Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Rafferty, Rod Steward and Parliament-Funkadelic.
These timeless analog tones are still used today in modern music, film scores, and synthwave productions.
Whether you’re a synth enthusiast, music producer, or just love vintage analog gear, this video showcases why the Minimoog remains one of the most influential synthesizers ever made."
Famous Minimoog Sounds:
0:07 Pink Floyd
0:50 John Barry
1:02 Gary Wright
1:28 Supermax
1:48 J.-M. Jarre
2:00 Gary Rafferty
2:22 Ozzy Osbourne
2:46 Parliament
2:54 Rod Steward
3:10 Sniff`n The Tears
"Sometimes the best ideas appear when the mind slows down and distractions fade away.
This one-hour analog synth session was recorded live in the studio using hardware synthesizers and slowly evolving sequences — a quiet space for thinking, working, reading, or simply drifting for a while.
Inspired by the spirit of classic analog pioneers like Vangelis, Tangerine Dream, and Jean-Michel Jarre — composed live in one take using hardware synthesizers, no timeline, just performance.
Let the sound move gently in the background while thoughts begin to organize themselves.
Best used for:
• deep focus
• coding or writing
• studying
• late night thinking
• quiet creative work
Full albums:
https://caughtinjoy.bandcamp.com
Long listening environments and extended sessions:
https://caughtinjoy24.bandcamp.com
"Electronica: A Tribute to the Titans of Electronic Music! Embark on a sonic journey to the very foundations of electronic music with "Electronica"—an exclusive 40-preset collection for the Korg Wavestate. This meticulously crafted soundset pays homage to the pioneering spirit of electronic music, including the Berlin School and the futuristic visions of Jean-Michel Jarre and others, capturing the essence of an era where sequencers first began to dream.
Created by renowned sound designer, OttO K. Schwarz, 'Electronica' bridges the iconic, warm textures of classic analog gear with the pristine clarity and modern capabilities of the Wavestate. It’s your all-access pass to the pulsating rhythms, cosmic leads, and expansive pads that shaped a genre.
The proposed sounds will be appropriate for both studio work and live performances. Whether you're scoring a film, producing electronic music, or simply chasing inspiration, 'Electronica' bridges the past and future — one sequence at a time!
Perfect For:
Recreating the timeless vibe of 70s & 80s electronic pioneers;
Scoring cinematic, retro-futuristic, and sci-fi projects;
Producing modern electronic music with authentic foundational sounds;
Inspiring live performances with dynamic, playable patches.
Specifications
40 Exclusive, Multi-Layered Presets (4 ARPs, 2 Basses, 6 Leads, 8 Pads, 20 Sequences!): A curated toolkit for authentic electronic composition.
Intelligent Preset Mapping: All sounds are expertly assigned to the modulation wheel and X/Y pad, giving you deep, real-time control over the evolving soundscape.
Royalty-Free & Ready: 100% original content for use in any studio or live performance.
Fully Self-Contained: No external sample banks required. Works flawlessly with both the hardware and software versions of the Korg Wavestate.
Playlist: [Use the player controls to skip around.]
1. Cherry Audio | SH-MAX Synthesizer - NEW!
2. Cherry Audio | Preset Walkthrough with Andrew Longhurst
3. Cherry Audio | MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE Preset Pack for SH-MAX Synthesizer by James Dyson
4. NEW! Cherry Audio LIVE PREMIERE Tuesday, February 10 at 10 AM PST
5. Cherry Audio SH-MAX - Roland's SH series reimagined! (Demo / Tutorial) - CatSynth TV
Press release follows:
Cherry Audio has announced SH-MAX, an innovative software synthesizer that integrates three legendary SH-series synths from the '70s: the SH-5, SH-7, and SH-3A.
Cherry Audio has announced the launch of SH-MAX, an innovative software synthesizer that integrates three legendary SH-series synthesizers from the 1970s: the SH-5, SH-7, and SH-3A. SH-MAX captures the bold sound of the SH-5 while incorporating features and aesthetics from the other models, enhancing the original designs with greater power, versatility, and essential tools for modern music production. Musicians and vintage synth enthusiasts can start using SH-MAX today for the incredibly low price of just $59, available at cherryaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide.
SH-MAX faithfully recreates the vibrant tones and workflow of the original SH hardware. It features powerful dual oscillators, two LFOs and ADSR envelopes, the dual-parallel multimode and bandpass filter sections, and the five-channel mixer of the SH-5 (1976), plus a ring modulator and sample/hold capability. Also included are autobend, duophony, filter FM, and the syncable VCOs with additional waveforms found in the SH-7 (1978). The extra additive-style oscillator from the SH-3A (1975) further enhances sound design flexibility. Moreover, SH-MAX incorporates and expands upon the expressive touch performance of the SH-2000 (1973) and features an onboard sequencer inspired by the Model 104 of the legendary System 100 semi-modular synthesizer from 1975.
SH-MAX honors its lineage while taking full advantage of modern software capabilities, supporting mono, duophonic, and 16-voice polyphonic operation for rich chords as well as earthshaking unison timbres. It features three unique retro interface themes that pay homage to the aesthetic of the SH-3A, SH-5, and SH-7, providing a visually immersive experience for true vintage synth enthusiasts. Additionally, optional drift and slop controls for the oscillators, filters, amp, and dual envelope generators introduce authentic analog character and warmth to every sound patch.
The highly flexible SH-style stereo mixer and its varied workflow options allow for modular-style signal routing. Each sound source -- VCO-1, VCO-2A, VCO-2B, the ring modulator, and noise -- can be independently routed to the VCF, BPF, or VCA, with each path enhanced with its own chain of studio-quality effects. With 20 effects available to arrange and reuse within its four chains, SH-MAX provides an exceptionally wide sonic palette. Additional features include a four-channel step sequencer capable of parallel playback or extended chaining, along with a touch effects panel that supports channel and polyphonic aftertouch with compatible MIDI controllers.
SH-MAX's legacy traces back to over five decades of synthesizer and electronic music innovation. The SH-series synthesizers have been used by a diverse range of artists, including Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Jean-Michel Jarre, Brian Eno, Gary Numan, Throbbing Gristle, Skinny Puppy, Aphex Twin, Orbital, Mathew Jonson, Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Nails, Kitaro, MGMT, Vangelis, The Human League, Blondie, Yello, and more.
With SH-MAX, users can create everything from massive leads and thick basses to lush pads and exceptional sound effects, making it a true synthesis powerhouse at their fingertips. To inspire musicians right out of the box, SH-MAX includes over 300 expertly crafted presets that showcase its broad capabilities. For those wanting even more, the Maximum Overdrive Preset Pack by sound designer James Dyson is available from Cherry Audio for $9.99, offering 100 additional presets that highlight SH-MAX's raw analog tone, advanced modulation, four-channel step sequencer, and abundant effects.
Furthermore, until February 22nd, customers can take advantage of Cherry Audio's "Build Your Own Bundle" promotion at cherryaudio.com. Choose the Pick 3 bundle for $99 (regularly $129) or the Pick 6 bundle for $149 (regularly $169) to mix and match any of Cherry Audio's award-winning instruments for as low as $25 per plugin.
Cherry Audio's SH-MAX synthesizer is now available for $59 at cherryaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide. SH-MAX is a virtual instrument for macOS (10.13 and later) and Windows (7 and later), provided as AU, VST, VST3, and AAX plugins, as well as a standalone application. A free 30-day demo is available. For in-depth product details, an introductory video, extensive demos, and system requirements, visit cherryaudio.com.
This one is in via in via Ivan Trajkovic aka deejayiwan.
"Visit of Jean Michel Jarre's studio at his home in Croissy in 1987 as part of the 1pm newspaper presented by William Leymergie on French Television Antenne2, for the release of the album: 'Houston Lyon in concert'. Fairlight and ARP2600 demo.
Mixing: Denis Vanzetto.
I kept this document on a VHS tape in the attic for 20 years. I'm happy to have kept it for so long and, thanks to Youtube, to share it with you!
I would be delighted to share my music with you:
👉 Web: https://bleulezard.com
👉 Digital platforms: https://linktr.ee/bleulezard
👉 Instagram: / _bleulezard"
Some Fairlight, EMS, and Oberheim OB-X synth spotting. Moog Rogue, Solina, and Korg PE-2000 K-5 Poly Ensemble S come in later. Note what looks like a modular system at 5:37. Anyone ID it?
"In excellent condition; everything works as it should! Hard to find in this shape.
The K5000S is a cult favorite from the mid-’90s, known for its powerful additive synthesis engine, warm pads, metallic textures, and full onboard sequencer. This is the “S” model, the more desirable model (compared to the K5000W) with extra knob-per-function interface for direct synth parameter access.
Highlights:
6-operator additive synthesis with deep harmonic control 16-part multitimbrality 32-track sequencer Onboard effects including reverb, delay, and chorus Responsive keybed with aftertouch Backlit LCD and large panel for deep editing A hidden gem in digital synthesis, the K5000 has been praised by artists like Jean-Michel Jarre and Björk’s producers for its haunting, otherworldly tones and expressive architecture.
30% of the sale supports the Bob Moog Foundation, helping preserve the history of electronic music and inspire new generations of creators."
Guestimate price (just after 6:50) of £2.5k GBP which comes to $3371 USD.
"The legendary OSCar synthesizer is back! In this video, I'm joined by Paul from PWM Instruments, who recently acquired the rights to the Oxford Synth Company. In this he talks us through their new synth - a modern recreation of the iconic OSCar - a secret weapon for artists like Jean-Michel Jarre, Ultravox, Stevie Wonder, Orbital, and Underworld - and explains how the new OSCar stays true to the original’s gritty charm while adding modern upgrades for today’s producers.
Its currently at prototype stage - but the proof of concept has been demonstrated, so the next stage is to mould it into a commercial product.
Whether you’re a synth enthusiast, a producer hunting for that British synth grit, or just curious about iconic electronic instruments, this deep-dive demo will show you why the OSCar still inspires decades later.
Hear a short demo of the unmistakable OSCar growl, discover its quirks, and see why this rebirth matters for synth lovers everywhere."
Intuitive Instruments improves Exquis MPE controller with firmware 2.2.0 update alongside Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and Cockos Reaper workflow-merging scripts
SAINT-CYPRIEN, FRANCE: Intuitive Instruments is proud to announce improvements to the award-winning Exquis MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) controller with major updates coming courtesy of introducing firmware 2.2.0 alongside software scripts to merge its workflow with Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and Cockos Reaper DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) — wholeheartedly representing several simultaneous steps towards the inspirational solutions for music lovers creator’s goal of ultimately making music-making seamless by turning the flagship instrument itself into the ultimate lightweight and compact creative hub — as of September 8…
Exquis enables seamless and natural interaction with all DAW software, MIDI synthesizers, and modular systems by becoming a direct extension of its user’s creativity as an expressive and intuitive MPE controller comprising a hexagonal matrix of 61 backlit soft silicon keys arranged as consecutive notes (semitones) horizontally and harmonious notes (thirds) vertically — from the lowest at the bottom to the highest at the top — that provide independent gestural control over four different dimensions: velocity (strike force), horizontal tilt (X axis — pitch bend), vertical tilt (Y axis — CC#74), and pressure (Z axis — channel pressure or polyphonic aftertouch). Alongside a namesake companion app — itself optionally offering an experience akin to traditional composition software — available on macOS and Windows with support for VST, VST3, and AUv3 audio plug-in formats, Intuitive Instruments’ flagship instrument is intended to provide musicians of all levels with a fun and intuitive way of creating melodies and progressions, fully exploiting sonic potential in the process of doing so — whether working with third-party software over the USB (Type-C) connection, third-party software or hardware synthesizers through the MIDI IN and OUT (minijack) connections, and modular synthesizers via CV (control voltage) with dedicated 0-5V (minijack) connections for GATE (V-Trigger), PITCH (V/Oct), and MOD (pressure or velocity). These top out a lightweight (600g) and compact — 36 mm (H) x 146 mm (W) x 317 mm (D) — desktop design that also incorporates four rotary/push encoders and a six-zone capacitive touch slider, plus a series of selection, undo/redo, and action buttons, providing precise and intuitive control collectively over any user’s sound while enhancing interaction with the app.
"Step into the future of expressive music performance with Erae 2 – the next generation of tactile controllers.
🎹 In this short montage, discover:
Jean-Michel Jarre introducing the Erae 2 at his Versailles 400 show
Rik Simpson (Coldplay’s Grammy-winning producer) in the studio
Nerdmatics (rig designer for Linkin Park, Odessa, Flume)
Purps on the Beat (producer for 808 Mafia, Juice WRLD)
Plus, an exclusive demo by Romain Jovion, showcasing the Erae 2’s power and versatility.
💡 Whether you’re a performer, producer, or sound designer, Erae 2 opens up new creative horizons in music.
