AkSys: Akai's forgotten App for MPC4000, Z4, Z8, S5000 & S6000 Samplers!

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This is the first post to feature AkSys.

"In this clip, I'll show you Akai's AkSys application designed to control and manage Programs inside your MPC4000, Z4, Z8, S5000 & S6000 Samplers while tethered via USB cable to your Mac or Windows computer.

'Download ready-made' Kits for SP1200, MPC & ASR.. https://store.tonelab.au

Book 1-on-1 consultations for Technical Support or Drum Machine Tuition: https://tonelab.au"

More than DOUBLE your Sample Time on the Emu or Rossum SP1200 !

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"Here, I demonstrate a useful trick that can, more than, double the length of your E-MU (or Rossum!) SP1200's Sample 'play back'.

'Download ready-made' Kits for SP1200, ASR, MPCs and more from TONELAB! https://store.tonelab.au"

Acid Thunder Fast Eddie live cover tribute

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"Need Instruments & Drum Kits made for your Hardware or Software Samplers?! https://store.tonelab.au

Need help with Drum Machines, Samplers, Synths and setting up your DAW?! Book a 1-on-1 session with me https://tonelab.au"

MiniMoog Program for Akai MPC4000, Z4, Z8 Samplers

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"Listen with Headphones if possible.

Quite possibly, the closest thing to having a 'Moog Plugin' inside your MPC4000, Z4 or Z8. Rather than settle for a traditional 'multi-sampled' Instrument, having only a few or a dozen (at most) Samples onboard, and declaring it a 'MiniMoog'. I wondered, 'why not capture EVERY KEY from the original Model D MiniMoog?' ..and give one of the most celebrated Synthesizers of all time the closest possible incarnation on Akai's most revered Samplers of all time?!

Furthermore, the MPC4000 is quite a beast, in that, it can Sample at 24-bit / 48kHz, which is perfect to capture such a prized vintage Synth that's revered for it's thick, rich tonality. From that point, I wanted it for myself.

And so, with the labor done, we now have, what I consider, the most ambitious MPC of all-time loaded with arguably, the most celebrated Synth of all time.. and well, here's the result.

A first look at this labor of love, and I can't tell you how good it felt to finally play chords with sounds from a vintage Model D! ..evidently, I overloaded the MPCs internal Mixer, but, knowing full well I did overload the MPCs output, I didn't think it was necessary to sugar-coat the 'first look', and thought, this 'overloading' was just as important to include as the rest of it. As one could expect, if you played 5 MiniMoogs side-by-side.. you too, would probably overload what ever Mixer they're running into, too.

A simple reduction in resonance and/or Program volume, and there's more headroom to reach with those 'wider' chords.

Anyway, warts n' all, here it is, just as I was discovering in real-time. The nature of all of 88 individually cut and looped Samples playing alongside each other. Something the original MiniMoog simply can not do.

Here's hoping you enjoy this fascinating discovery of how the MPC4000 'sounds' when faithfully loaded up with 88 Samples from an original 1976 MiniMoog Model D's Ramp Oscillator! (Actually the MiniMoog offered 96, but as most MIDI Keyboards offer up to 88 keys, I stuck with 88.

PS. 5 more MiniMoog-shapes coming soon!

https://store.tonelab.au/collections/mpc4000"

John Bowen Solaris for keyboard.

How to set up a MPC with an Akai Rack Sampler: Beginners Guide to Programs, Keygroups & Multis

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"In this clip, we walk through the very thing that ties all Akai Samples together.. Programs, Keygroups, Multi's and, not to forget, Drum Programs. With these concepts understood, it's fairly easy to pair up just about any MPC to just about any Akai Rack Sampler!

Sample Packs:
https://store.tonelab.au/"

Try the SP1200 808 kit from Tonelab #short

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"Browse the Tonelab Sample Pack store @

https://tonelab.merchi.co"

Akai MPC3000 versus MPC4000 Sonic Shoot Out - Which would you choose?

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"In this clip, I put the notorious Akai MPC3000 up against the formidable MPC4000. These two titans both share top-tier rapport among industry heavy weights.. so which would you choose?! See them in the 'sonic shooutout' and decide for yourself!

Browse the TONELAB Sample Pack Store:
https://tonelab.merchi.co"

Return of the SP1200: A Special Comprehensive Rossum Edition Walk-Through

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"Here’s a comprehensive visual walk-through how to use all the features and functions onboard the Rossum or Emu SP-1200

'Download & Play' kits for your SP1200 now from the TONELAB store 🛒 💾
https://tonelab.merchi.co/products"

Adonis No Way Back Too Far Gone cover on the Roland TR808 & TB303 #shorts

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Ice-T 'Squeeze The Trigger' on the Roland TR 909 & TB 303 #shorts

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Nina Synth by Melbourne Instruments Sound Demo #4 '2010' patch #shorts

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Nina Synth by Melbourne Instruments Sound Demo #3 'Tasmanian Devil' patch #shorts

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Nina Synth by Melbourne Instruments Sound Demo #2 'Ferocious' patch #shorts

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Nina Synth Sneak Peek 1-Minute Sound Demo with 'D6' patch #shorts

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See the Melbourne Instruments label below for more.

NAMM 2022 - NINA Motorized Polysynth

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"You've maybe seen the the teases on the Tonelab.tv Instagram feeds, but this new machine is a 1st as far as we know. Its a 12 voice poly synth with motorized knobs that actually move when changing patches and also when morphing.

Features:

12 Voice Polyphony.
Motorized recallable and automatable control panel using long lasting zero wear encoders with the feel and precision of analog pots.
Variable shape triangle oscillators. Continuously morph wave-shape between triangle and sawtooth to find new timbres. Different to a traditional blend.
4 pole transistor ladder VCF with modulatable resonance.
Massive voice-level filter overdrive.
Digital Wavetable Oscillators.
Sampling capability.
Deep Modulation Matrix. Quick edit, all sources to all destination.
Patch morphing for complex expressive effects.
Stereo Infinite Panning effects with 4 Quadrant DCAs.
Onboard digital effects.
Multitimbral, layered, split, or overlapping.
Hackable open-source software control powered by Raspberry Pi 4.
More information:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/"

It looks like Melbourne Instruments is the brand.

Nina synth noodle NAMM 2022 #shorts

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Nina 12 Voice Poly Analog Synth w/ Motorized Knobs Coming to NAMM

New analog synth coming to NAMM 2022 #shorts video upload by TONELAB

"Here's a short sneak peek of me morphing 2 patches together on this new synth from Melbourne, Australia.

Can't reveal too much yet.. but watch this space with a little luck I'll be doing a tutorial on this little monster soon!

What I can say is that this is a..
12 Voice Poly Analog Synth with 'Motorized Knobs'."

Another short from Instagram:

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How to faithfully record an SP1200, TR808, TR909 or MPC into a DAW

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"There's a few ways you can integrate the 'old dogs' with 'new tricks'.. most believe Synchronization is the answer.. and in many scenarios 'sync' is a great option, but.. if the results aren't making you happy then this clip should give you another method of retaining the 'feel' of your vintage beat boxes and sequencers.

Index:

0:00 A brief history of timing
6:40 The 'Time-Tweak Technique'
11:48 The common types of Sync"

The 1986 Akai S900 / S950 MIDI Digital Sampler Complete Walk-through

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"Well, here it is, finally.. I’m terribly sorry for those that have been waiting patiently, but the ‘lock-downs’ have caused some unforeseen issues that have threw a few hurdles my way. It feels like the S900/S950’s are having another day in the sun and there appears to be a lot of questions being asked about the features. So, while in this very strict lock-down, I decided to put everything I have into a #viewtorial on the S900, a lot of these functions should also work on the S950, but this is in no way a dedicated S950 tutorial, as much as it is 'a sharing of knowledge' for the features that appear on both.

I hope this helps to dispel some rumors and show you how to get around your S900 ..or perhaps, if you’re considering purchasing one, then I hope this helps you understand the kind of workflow you may be getting yourself into. Either way, here’s hoping you can turn confusion into creation with this walk-through of the amazing #S900.

Index
0:00 Intro / History & Specs
4:40 Workflow Concept
5:40 Navigating the S900
9:20 Record Section
9:47 Sample name

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The 1982 Roland SRE 555 / RE 501 Chorus Echo with Emulator II, Jupiter 6 demo

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Synthesizer Video Service Blofeld posts

"The 1982 Chorus Echo from Roland marked the end of the Tape Echo, I find these units make you go “mmmMMM…” which, in this case, means.. magical, mysterious, mesmerising and mechanical! ..this unit provides a ghostly, dream-state-like ambience to just about anything you put into it. Sit back, relax and come on a journey back to 1982 thru to current day with the help of some sounds from the E-mu Emulator II, the Roland Jupiter 6 & the MPC X ..through this mesmerising mechanical machine.

I requested an interview with the engineer of the Chorus Echo, but he declined due to the fact he doesn’t like repeating himself 😂 🤦🏻‍♂️

Index:
0:00 Intro blabbing / About
1:08 How it works
5:05 Chorus effect
6:20 S on S (Sound on Sound)
7:50 Reverb effect
8:40 Direct Switch
9:00 A+B Outputs
9:30 Repeat / Single Switch
9:57 Echo Modes
11:43 Remote Switches
12:40 Emulator II-intro / Loony Garden
14:00: Emulator II-Orchestra Warm Up
16:15 Emulator II-Flute Harp Echo
17:57 Emulator II-By the Lake
21:23 Jupiter 6-intro / AI Retribution
22:36 Jupiter 6-The Chorus Chord Choir
24:06 Jupiter 6-Robot World
27:26 MPC X-intro / Slappers Delight
29:48 MPC X-0.15" crunch"