Everything is Fine by Runningonair

“Everything is Fine” is the latest collection of work from the electronic music producer Joe Evans (Runningonair). The album reflects both aspects of the creeping dystopia that world is slipping in to and the mental health challenges that such an environment produces. The album could best be described as instrumental, but does contain large amounts of synthetic voice narration, perhaps reflecting a gradual de-humanistion of society. More than any previous work, the lyrics carry a large proportion of the albums meaning. While aspects of the Synthwave genre are present in some tracks, most of the work is hard to categorise, but ranges from ‘60s soundtracks to experimental soundscape. Overall the work evokes a picture of a world better avoided, that is to say, the one we are already in.

released September 1, 2026

All music written by Joseph Evans

https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-fine

Yamaha - EMT 10 AWM Sound Expander - Sound Demo

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I demo sounds from the Yamaha EMt-10 AWM sound expander, released in 1989. The patterns vary in usefulness but the lofi digital sounds (8/12bit) could be good for sampling. The individual sounds can apparently be played via a midi utility, but I've not looked into that so far.

All patterns are at 120BPM, for those that would like to try them out."

Music/Support:

Bandcamp:https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

Merch: https://runningonair-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd

Paypal: https://paypal.me/runningonair

Yamaha EMR-1 Digital Drummer Sound Demo

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Note: this appears to be the first demo featuring the EMR-1 on the site. There was one previous post featuring the EMR-1 in Yamaha's half rack series here.

"In this video I demo patterns from the Yamaha EMR-1 Digital Drummer, released in 1988. The patterns vary in usefulness but the lofi digital sounds (8/12bit) could be good for sampling. The individual sounds can apparently be played via a midi utility, but I've not looked into that so far.

All patterns are at 120BPM, for those that would like to try them out."

Music/Support:

https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

https://paypal.me/runningonair?

Phantom Exposure Interphase Cartograph Sound Demo - Casio VZ range emulation expanded

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I test out the new Interphase Cartograph from Phantom Exposure.

https://phantomexposure.org/instrumen...

This synth is based on iPD synthesis as used by the Casio VZ range, but it has been significantly expanded."

Music/Support: New Album, BandCamp, Spotify, Merch, PayPal

Interphase Cartograph

"Interactive phase distortion, the Casio VZ engine rebuilt and then extended — two modules per line, one bending or ring-modulating the other, with AM and through-zero FM added.

Interactive phase distortion — iPD — is the technique behind Casio’s VZ-series synthesizers of the late 1980s. Rather than mixing raw oscillator waveforms, it pairs two sound-generating modules into a line and lets one shape the other: bending its phase, or multiplying into it as a ring modulator. The character sits between subtractive and FM — glassy, bell-like, vocal or metallic, and equally capable of plain tones when the interaction stays subtle.

Classic reproduces the original four-line, eight-module architecture with eight iPD waveforms and eight-stage envelopes. Extended adds two more lines, twelve modules, a sixteen-waveform bank, and two interactions the hardware never had: amplitude modulation and through-zero FM. The two are switchable from the header at any time.

Around the engine sit a sixteen-route modulation matrix, a bipolar pitch envelope, patch vibrato and tremolo, an arpeggiator, microtonal tuning with historical temperaments, six performance macros, unison, two LFOs and a randomiser that can roll a whole patch or mutate the one you have. The display is drawn in an OLED style with cyan and amber themes."

Yamaha DX100 Restoration

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I restore a Yamaha DX100 keyboard and replace the screen with a modern illuminated blue display."

Music/Support:

https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

https://paypal.me/runningonair?

Roland SC-88 Sound Demo

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"In this video I try out the sounds of the Roland SC-88 sound module from 1991."

Music/Support:

https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

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Runningonair EMT-1 (Music Video)

video upload by Runningonair

"This video comprises images and video taken in Tunisia in March 2025. The music will be release on the upcoming album 'Everything is fine' to be released sometime in 2026 (probably).

https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

https://paypal.me/runningonair?"

Roland SC-55 Sound Demo

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I try out the sounds of the Roland SC-55 sound module from 1991."

Bandcamp
https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

You can also leave a donation at:

Paypal
https://paypal.me/runningonair?

Machina Bristonica 2025 - A Quick Look Round

video upload by Runningonair

"Just a little video about my trip to Machina Bristonica. Not by any means a full review, I wouldn't have it in me to attempt such a thing.

Links:
Equipment
https://sequential.com/modern-analog/...
https://www.genki.is/katla
https://groovesynthesis.com/
https://novationmusic.com/products/mi...
https://www.arturia.com/products/hard...

Artists
Sakr
https://sakrmusic.bandcamp.com/
Tim Exile
https://timexile.bandcamp.com/
Nadia Struiwigh
https://nadiastruiwigh.bandcamp.com/


https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

https://paypal.me/runningonair?

Yamaha EMT 1 FM Sound Module Overview

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I take a look at the functions of Yamaha EMT-1 FM Sound Module."

https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

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Roland D10 - Part 4 - Factory Reset, Data Cards and Midi Patch Transfer

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Runningonair Roland D10 posts

"In this video I look at factory reset and patch transfer to and from the D10.
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Helpful resources:

Roland factory reset instructions
https://support.roland.com/hc/en-us/a...

Roland Factory patch and data download.
https://www.roland.com/us/support/by_...

Bome Sendsx Software:
https://www.bome.com/products/sendsx

Midiox Software:
http://www.midiox.com/

D10/110 information page (llamamusic)
https://llamamusic.com/d110/d-110.html

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If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below.

Bandcamp
https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

You can also leave a donation at:

Paypal
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Runningonair - Disconnection (Music Video)

video upload by Runningonair

"The track was completed last year (2024). I think it pretty much speaks for itself.
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If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below.

Bandcamp
https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

You can also leave a donation at:

Paypal
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Roland D10 - Part 3 - Presets Sound Demo - No Talking

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I demo most of the presets from the Roland D10."

Additional Runningonair Roland D10 posts

Roland D10 Restoration - Part 2 - Sound Issues

video upload by Runningonair

Additional Runningonair Roland D10 posts

"In this video I'll be fixing a Roland D10. Specifically, looking at sound issues.

Further information and links are below:

Service Manuals https://www.vintagesynthparts.com/ser...

If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below.

Bandcamp
https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

You can also leave a donation at:

Paypal
https://paypal.me/runningonair?"

Roland D10 Restoration

video upload by Runningonair

Additional Runningonair Roland D10 posts

"In this video I'll be fixing a Roland D10. Specifically, looking at the keyboard and switches. Further information and links are below:

Switch type:
6*6*5 mm 4 pin touch push button switch tact switch 6 x 6 x 5 mm

Other Roland switch types:
http://llamamusic.com/super-jx/tact_s...

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If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below.

Bandcamp
https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

Spotify
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Runningonair - Ghost in the landscape (Music Video)

video upload by Runningonair

"This is the first new track of 2024, hopefully there will be few similar themed releases by the end of the year.

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If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below and please leave a like and consider subscribing:

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Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

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Paypal
https://paypal.me/runningonair?countr...
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GForce Oberheim OB-X Synthesizer Presets Sound Demo - No Talking

video upload by Runningonair

"GForce Oberheim OB-X Synthesizer Presets Sound Demo - No Talking

In this video I try out a selection of presets from the new GForce OB-X Synthesizer.

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If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below.

Bandcamp
https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

Spotify
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The last 1980s Poly Synthesizer Classics for less than £$€200!

video upload by Runningonair

"As synthesizer prices have risen sharply over the last few years, I wanted to review what was available for less than £$€200. In this video I look at what is left and try to asses their use in a working setup."

Editors:
https://coffeeshopped.com/patch-base - Covers many synths (Mac, IOS)
https://squest.com/index.html - Covers many synths (Windows)
https://www.fm-alive.com/ Yamaha FM (Windows)

Emulators:
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/dexe... - Dexed (DX7) (free)
https://www.arturia.com/products/soft... - Various Synths
https://www.nilsschneider.de/wp/nils-... - K1 (free)


Old ad pictures:
http://www.muzines.co.uk/about
http://retrosynthads.blogspot.com/


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If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below:

Bandcamp
https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

You can also leave a donation at:

Paypal
https://paypal.me/runningonair?countr...
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Casio CZ-1 vs Plugin Boutique VirtualCZ - Preset Sound Demo - No Talking

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I compare the Casio CZ-1 presets on a CZ-1 and the Plugin Boutique VirtualCZ. The VirtualCZ an emulation of the Casio CZ range, which may explain some of the variations heard in the sound.

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Bandcamp
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Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf..."

Kurzweil K2000 Restoration - keyboard, switches and display replacement.

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I'll be fixing a Kurzweil K2000. Specifically, looking at the keyboard, switches and display.
Further information and links are below:

Display replacement instructions:
https://helium.deepgreen.ca/dave/K200...
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Display type:
I used this one but there are quite a few colour options.
Blue Arduino Display 240x64 T6963 LCD Controller Module Compatible RA6963
https://www.buydisplay.com/graphic-di...
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Switch type:
12x12x7.3mm Panel Momentary 4-Pin PCB DIP Tactile Tact Push Button Switch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JM6VYC...
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If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below and please leave a like and consider subscribing:

Bandcamp
https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf...

You can also leave a donation at:

Paypal
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