The Andromeda I Could Never Afford | Fabric Vintage Andromeda

video upload by Autodafe

"The Alesis Andromeda A6 has always been one of my dream synthesizers — unfortunately, it was expensive when it was released, and it's definitely not getting any cheaper today!

I did get the chance to spend some time with a real Andromeda many years ago, when a friend and I produced a demo CD featuring some of its sounds. I still remember being seriously impressed by that huge, complex analog machine.

AIR Music Tech Fabric Vintage Andromeda brings the character of the Alesis Andromeda A6 into the Fabric environment using AIR's advanced multi-sample synthesis engine. It features two main multi-sample oscillators, a virtual analog sub oscillator, noise generator, extensive modulation, envelopes, arpeggiator and a comprehensive effects section.

In this No Talking demo, I'll simply play through a selection of presets and sounds so you can hear what Fabric Vintage Andromeda can do without interruptions.

🎧 No talking — just sounds.
👉 AIR Music Tech – Fabric Vintage Andromeda - Try Free for 10 Days
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Follow-up to Introducing AIR Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2

Wavemaker 4 Vintage Synthesizer For Sale or Trade Meticulously Refurbished

video upload by tonetweakers

"Here’s a video of one of the two rare Wavemaker 4 vintage analog modular synthesizers we have been refurbishing. Let us know in the comments if youd like us to post some more videos. These restorations have been very challenging due to the lack of schematics and technical documentation. So far, we have spent over 200 hours on the pair. One appears to be working exactly as it should, but the second isn’t quite done. Once it is, we may consider selling or trading one of them. We would like to connect with others who own Wavemakers and KB Electronic Music Instrumentation devices and are interested in purchasing other instruments and documentation - please get in touch via our website.

Buy vintage gear that works like new at tonetweakers.com

We buy sell trade refurbish vintage synths and electronic musical instruments.

Tone Tweakers Inc.
http://www.tonetweakers.com"

Roland Juno-106 | Custom Sound Bank Demo | 80s Vintage Analog Synth Classics

video upload by RetroSound

"Experience the legendary Roland Juno-106 with a collection of custom-made patches created by RetroSound.

This no talking demo showcases original sounds ranging from warm analog pads and lush strings to punchy basses, expressive leads, classic brass, and atmospheric textures. Every preset was programmed from scratch to highlight the unmistakable character of the Juno-106.

Originally released in 1984, the Roland Juno-106 has become one of the most iconic analog synthesizers ever made. Featuring 6 voices of true analog polyphony, digitally controlled oscillators (DCOs), a rich 24 dB/oct low-pass filter, onboard stereo chorus, and full MIDI implementation, the Juno-106 remains a favorite among musicians and producers around the world.

Roland Juno-106:
• Released in 1984
• 6-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer
• 61 full-size keys
• Digitally Controlled Oscillators (DCOs) for excellent tuning stability
• Classic Roland 24 dB resonant low-pass filter
• Stereo Chorus I & II for the signature Juno sound
• Full MIDI implementation (rare for analog synths of its era)
• 128 patch memories

Every sound in this video was programmed by RETROSOUND.
🎹 No factory presets – only custom patches."

Website ► https://retrosound72.wixsite.com/home

Introducing AIR Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2

video uploads by AIR Music Tech and Akai Professional

Playlist:

1. AIR Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2 - Iconic Synthesizer Virtual Instruments for MPC and Desktop

"Three Titans of Analog Synthesis, Modernized. https://inmusic.to/5xrs3f24 Discover the sounds of three essential synths in one modern synthesis environment. From cinematic pads and evolving textures to massive basses and eccentric leads, Fabric Vintage Synths, Vol 2 brings three of the most interesting and expressive polysynths ever made to your MPC or DAW-based workflow.

Fabric Vintage Synths, Vol 2 features Fabric Vintage Andromeda, Fabric Vintage CS, and Fabric Vintage Matrix in one unified virtual instrument collection. Each instrument has been reimagined through the AIR Advanced Multi-Sample Synthesis Fabric Engine for how you make music today.

This innovative Fabric engine allows these virtual instruments to retain their unique identity while working seamlessly across MPC hardware and desktop DAWs.

Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2 is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs."

2. Fabric Vintage Matrix - Walkthrough

"A defining, genre-spanning era of analog synthesis encapsulated in one 12-voice polysynth. Fabric Vintage Matrix honors the iconic 1980s subtractive synthesizer’s design, bringing its depth and flexibility into your current workflow.

With an intuitive interface and a streamlined workflow powered by the AIR Fabric engine, Fabric Vintage Matrix makes it easy to experiment with unique, developing textures and sounds without slowing down your creative process. Like its hardware form, this synth is perfect for rock and electronic music, film scoring, ambient production, and advanced sound design.

Chapters
Features introduction :14
Front Panel Macros 2:08
Edit Page 3:31
Effects Page: 7:09
Arpeggiator: 9:22
Factory Presets 10:23

Fabric Vintage Matrix is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs."

3. Fabric Vintage Andromeda - Walkthrough

Powerful, immersive, and ready for revival. A 16-voice multitimbral giant known for its sheer depth, the original Alesis Andromeda A6 brought together a fully analog signal path with innovative digital functionality. Fabric Vintage Andromeda takes this timeless polysynth’s monstrous sonic range and puts it right at your fingertips.

With an intuitive interface and a streamlined workflow, Fabric Vintage Andromeda makes it easy to shape polished, powerful sounds quickly, whether you're sketching ideas or refining a final mix. Combining classic analog depth with modern electronic, ambient, and cinematic production, this tool is great for musicians and producers seeking dramatic, bold, attention-grabbing tones.

Chapters
Features introduction :29
Front Panel Macros 1:54
Edit Page 3:05
Effects Page: 7:34
Arpeggiator: 9:48
Factory Presets 10:47

Fabric Vintage Andromeda is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs.

4. Fabric Vintage CS - Walkthrough

Not a replica, or a replicant, but an homage to a synth that starred in one of the most iconic sci-fi film soundtracks of all time. Fabric Vintage CS brings the warmth, nuance, and deeply expressive character of this legendary late ‘70s and early ‘80s polysynth to your setup today.

Powered by the flexible AIR Fabric engine, Fabric Vintage CS brings vintage polysynth character into a modern environment with enhanced polyphony, integrated effects, and performance-focused controls, giving you immediate access to deeply expressive sound without a complex setup. From timeless analog textures to modern ambient, electronic, and cinematic production, Fabric Vintage CS gives you a whole new sound palette to explore.

Chapters
Features introduction :29
Front Panel Macros 1:54
Edit Page 3:05
Effects Page: 7:34
Arpeggiator: 9:48
Factory Presets 10:47

Fabric Vintage Andromeda is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs.

5. AIR Fabric Vintage Matrix for MPC | Vintage Synthesizer Virtual Instrument
6. AIR Fabric Vintage Andromeda for MPC | Vintage Synthesizer Virtual Instrument
7. AIR Fabric Vintage CS for MPC | Vintage Synthesizer Virtual Instrument

Moog Memorymoog SN 2268

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

"The Memorymoog is a classic for its epically fat sound! Though it's not a Plus, we actually prefer non-plus Memorymoogs around here as they are significantly more reliable. This particular unit is in beautiful cosmetic condition as well.

This Memorymoog was previously serviced by Memorymoog specialist Jareth Lackey at Synthpro, and all of the work has been checked by us to make sure it is up to our standards as well. As a finishing touch, we installed our own Memory Liberator upgrade which allows perpetual storage of patch memory without a battery.

This Memorymoog also comes with a Moog 1122 Dual Footswith Pedal, and original owner's manual.

S/N 2268

We believe in transparency when selling “pro serviced” synths so always include documentation of what services every synth we sell has received. Our approach to servicing vintage instruments entails both making sure every synth is working 100% now, and eliminating common failure points to preempt future issues.

This unit received the following services while it was here with us:

Primarily serviced by Jareth Lackey at Synthpro Restorations, we don't have the original invoice but here is what we can tell was done:

Power supply updated
all electrolytic capacitors replaced
Unreliable chips (analog switching ICs, op amps, resistor arrays) replaced
Controls cleaned
Tuning trimmers replaced
Fully tuned and calibrated
Here at Bell Tone:

Memory Liberator F-RAM memory upgrade installed, battery no longer needed and removed!"

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STRYDE AUDIO SWAYED (Yamaha SY77 and TG77 Emulator) - 64 Contemporary Presets - The AFM Sessions

video upload by RM Studios

"It’s always great to hear that a software company has released an emulator of one of our most beloved vintage synthesizers, the Yamaha SY77 (and, of course, the TG77).
It means that the legacy of these incredible instruments will live on, allowing more people to discover and enjoy the unique sound and character of these machines. And, even better, it means our sound banks are becoming increasingly compatible with contemporary studio setups, keeping these classic sounds alive and accessible to a new generation of musicians.

This soundset is made up of 64 custom voices, spanning from classic keyboards sounds, synths (both vintage and contemporary), useful combinations and even a small number of templates aimed at speeding up your own programming work.

It's available in two separate versions, one for the SY99 and one for the SY&TG77, with different Effects and AWM/RCM programming. Swayed reads the SY&TG77 format.

There's a handful of patches sounding a little different, so those are demoed separately in the video.

The soundset can be purchased through the following link:

https://robertomacri.wixsite.com/home..."

PAiA Proteus Vintage Synthesizer Demo - For Sale

video upload by tonetweakers

"Here’s the PAIA Proteus vintage analog synth we recently restored, a process requiring 21 hours of skilled vintage synth tech time. Read about it on our website.

Buy vintage gear that works like new at tonetweakers.com

We buy sell trade refurbish vintage synths and electronic musical instruments."

Distinctive Blue – Original 80s Synth-Pop Instrumental

video upload by Ian Dixon

"Distinctive Blue is an original 80s-inspired synth-pop instrumental built around driving bass, bright digital textures, layered synths and the polished electronic sound of the mid-1980s.

The track was created using a mixture of vintage and new synthesizers, combining vintage-inspired sounds, rhythmic sequences, atmospheric pads and melodic synth lines.

For this video, I wanted to show the actual instruments behind the music coming alive as the arrangement develops — from the first synth parts through to the full final mix.

🎹 Written, performed and produced by Ian Dixon.

Let me know in the comments what Distinctive Blue reminds you of and which synth sound stands out most.

Available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3R1Pob...
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/dist...
Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0H...

#Synthpop #80sMusic #ElectronicMusic #Synthesizer #InstrumentalMusic"

Kawai K3 as a plugin | FB3 from Full Bucket (and it's awesome)

video upload by Espen Kraft

"I've got access to the work-in-progress FB3 from Full Bucket Music and it's fantastic. I love having the K3 in a plugin form and it's very close to my hardware.
At the time of this video it's not yet released, but I will link to it once it's out.

If you're looking for a editor and librarian for your K3/K3, hardware, I've made one recently. You can download it for free from my web shop here: https://espenkraft.com/b/6r5k7"

https://www.fullbucket.de/music/vst.html - not yet on their site as of this post, but check back later. You will also find other free soft synth emulations of classic vintage hardware synths, drum machines, and effects.

How to Get That 80s Analog Bell Sound (Korg Multi/Poly Tutorial)

video upload by Ian Dixon

Follow-up to Turn the Korg Multi/Poly Into a Vintage String Machine

"In this tutorial, I'll show you how to recreate those classic 80s synth-pop analog bells on the Korg Multi/Poly. Taking inspiration from the legendary Roland JX-10 (which is essentially two JX-8P synths in one box), we’ll dive into how to layer oscillators and use component modeling to achieve that iconic hollow, phasing tone.

Whether you're using the Multi/Poly or any other analog synth, these sound design principles will help you nail that vintage vibe. We’ll start from an initialized program and walk through everything from pulse width modulation and detuning to filter shaping and adding that essential chorus and delay.

Key Topics Covered:

Setting up square/pulse waveforms for a hollow bell tone.
Detuning techniques to mimic analog voice cards.
Shaping the sound with 24dB low-pass filters and envelopes.
Adding stereo depth using chorus, cross-delay, and stereo filters.
Experimenting with octaves and subtle noise for extra texture."

Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to Synth Pop Bells
0:49 - Starting from an Initialized Program
1:18 - Oscillator Setup: Pulse Width & Waveforms
1:35 - Detuning for Analog Character
2:25 - Shaping the Bell with Filter Envelopes
3:30 - Adding Effects: Chorus, Delay & Reverb
4:21 - Testing Ring & Cross Modulation
5:04 - Adding Subtle Noise Texture
5:24 - Layering Octaves for Depth
7:18 - Stereo Filter & Panning Tips
7:56 - Adding Pitch Drift & Final Touches
8:40 - Outro & Suggest Your Ideas!

Vintage Synthesizer Museum synths: Elka Synthex, Yamaha CS-80, Yamaha CS70m & more!

video upload by Joseph Salazar

"These are just some clips from my first time at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in LA. Thank you Daniela Dawson for filming some of these videos. It was my first time seeing or playing most of these rare synths, so I wasn't too familiar with how to program sounds with them, but it was still so much fun to see what sounds I got from them. Unfortunately most of the audio here is straight from an iPhone or camera mic.

If you want to know more, check out their website:
https://vintagesynthesizermuseum.com/"

Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ 1 - "Cinematic Legacy" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"Soundset working: Original ESQ-1 & SQ-80 + Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ1

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/cherry-aud...

In 1988 Ensoniq made a real deep machine ESQ-1 with digital osc’s & analog filter & lot of synthesizer possibilities.

In our modern times Cherry Audio made a great emulation of this 80’s classic!

Now we are having opportunity to touch a legend with authentic sound!

'Cinematic Legacy' Soundset contains 40 organic presets suited for cinematic, ambient & electronic music in any genre:

Massive Vintage Strings
Silky & Evolving Pads
Deep Drones
Basses
Arps & Moving Sounds
Plucks & Bells

Easy installing with our instructions.

Sounds can be different aswell as patch names from model to model.
Original ESQ & SQ synths having no Arp & Reverb.

Made by chief sound engeneer of LFO.store – Nick Klimenko.

Turn the potential of your powerful synthesizer on maximum & may music be with you!"

Synapse Audio Proxima 64 Retro Atmospheric Presets Live Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

📻 “VHS Memories” is a collection of 64 atmospheric cinematic presets for Synapse Audio Proxima.
🗂 It includes: 11 Keys, 8 Pads, 11 Strings, 12 Synths, 8 Drones, and 14 Textures.

📺 The soundset draws inspiration from sci-fi movies, retro electronica, cinematic soundtracks, dystopian worlds, urban landscapes, noise ambient albums, experimental modern art, and contemporary sound design.

📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/prox...

📼 Built around the concept of imperfection, the collection blends gritty, lo-fi textures with constantly shifting timbres shaped through deep modulations.

💾 The timbral range is wide and diverse, covering dark, noisy, lo-fi, warm, deep, retro/vintage, melancholic, atmospheric, detuned, cold, distant, dull, massive, epic, bright, distorted, metallic, tense, atonal, non-harmonic, FX-like, evolving, and sweeping textures.

🎛 All presets respond to Velocity, affecting volume and brightness.
ModWheel adds expression to the sound through filter opening, detuning, vibrato, or additional movement.

🧿 These patches are versatile and can be used in any genre where a dark atmosphere is essential, such as techno, ambient, IDM, industrial, drum and bass, and others. This collection is also an invaluable resource for soundtrack composers, game developers, audiobook producers, video creators, advertisers, and social media content creators.

💡 Ensure that you are using the latest software version.
To add presets to the collection, open the plugin Browser, click Menu in the upper left corner, then select Import Folder, and specify the folder on your computer.

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Mystery Synth: What Is This Synth?

We haven't had a Mystery Synth in a while. See if you can identify this one. It's in the video below but never quite revealed, so feel free to watch w/o a spoiler. Hint: the LEDs threw me off.

P.S. See the Mystery Synths label at the bottom of this post for more.


Record Rooms - Ian Manhire (power pop, italo-disco, glam, synth)

video upload by Patrick The Pack Rat

Update: also see Vintage Synth Room Tour - Oberheim, Roland, Moog, Sequential (with Ian Manhire)

MARS Vacuum-Tube Synthesizer: The Most Aggressive Modern Synth I've Ever Tested

video upload by Vulture Culture

0:00 Intro Jam
2:17 Mono Mode & Basic Oscillator Shapes
4:16 The Vacuum Tube Filter
7:49 Duo Mode / Polivoks-Style Duophony
8:47 Poly 1 Mode / Korg Mono/Poly Behavior
10:47 Ensemble Mode & Supersaw Sounds
14:14 LFO Shapes, Retrigger & One-Shot Mode
17:31 Sample & Hold Filter Modulation
20:16 FM Synthesis Overview
29:00 Pros & Cons
37:43 Closing Thoughts

"What happens when you build a vacuum tube-based hybrid synthesizer in a Soviet space lab and send it back from the future? Today we’re demoing, reviewing, and explaining MARS from Eternal Engine Electronic Musical Instruments — one of the strangest, most beautiful, and most aggressive modern synthesizers I’ve ever played.

MARS is often described as a four-voice polyphonic tube synthesizer, but architecturally it’s more accurately a paraphonic synthesizer. The four digital oscillator voices can be played across multiple notes, but they all share the same tube-based filter and vactrol-based amplifier. That puts MARS more in the tradition of instruments like the Korg Mono/Poly and Formanta Polivoks than a conventional analog polysynth.

In this video, I walk through the full architecture of the Eternal Engine MARS: the digital oscillator section, mono / duo / poly voice modes, pulse-width modulation, ensemble mode, FM synthesis, modulation matrix, envelopes, LFO, sample & hold, the gorgeous Nixie lamp interface, the resonant vacuum tube filter, and the asymmetric tube overdrive that gives this synth its raw, snarling character.

This is not a safe, polite, modern analog synth. MARS is boutique, unusual, heavy, beautifully built, and absolutely vicious when pushed. The tube filter and drive section give it a sound that feels alive in a way most modern synthesizers don’t — somewhere between vintage analog synth, industrial bass machine, experimental sound design box, and Soviet sci-fi artifact.

If you’re into industrial music, EBM, darkwave, synthwave, experimental electronic music, vintage synthesizers, boutique synths, tube distortion, paraphonic synthesis, analog filters, FM basses, PWM pads, or Polivoks-style aggression, MARS is worth hearing.

I also talk through who I think this synth is actually for — and who should probably pass on it. Because while I absolutely adore the sound, MARS is not a cheap “do everything” synth, and it’s not trying to compete with mass-market analog polysynths. It’s a character instrument. A monster. A special machine for people who want something truly different."

DELTA DP-900 (1985) - the synth no one knew existed - HD

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

This appears to be the first post to feature the DELTA DP-900.

00:00 Pre - Introduction
00:38 Introduction
01:14 Flutes and Strings
02:05 Auto Accompaniment
04:42 MUSICAL INTERLUDE 1
06:00 Poly Voices
08:36 The Mystery
09:02 Synth Voices (Monophonic Synth)
12:02 Drum Machine
14:12 Outro

"DELTA DP-900 - 1985?

It happens that an instrument surfaces that no one's heard about or even seen before.
But it rarely happens that no one hasn't even heard of the manufacturer of that instrument.

Delta - what kind of brand was this?
Where were they?
Is this the only thing they developed?

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Sounddesign with the Arturia AstroLab | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"At first glance, AstroLab looks like a stage keyboard. But under the hood, it's essentially a hardware gateway to Arturia's entire sound universe. From iconic vintage synths to cutting-edge modern textures, AstroLab aims to bring studio-quality sounds to the stage without the need for a computer."

Interesting bits and pieces:
00:00 Live Jam 1
00:50 Infos & Overview
01:20 Macros
02:30 Chord Mode & Scales
04:50 Sounddesign
08:00 Live Jam 2

knob.monster: A Browser-Native Cloud SysEx Librarian for Vintage Synths

via https://knob.monster

"knob.monster is a modern, zero-driver web application designed to backup, edit, and organize patches on vintage hardware synthesizers directly from a web browser. Leveraging the Web MIDI API, the platform eliminates the need for legacy desktop software, custom USB-MIDI drivers, or manual command-line SysEx utilities.

Key Features:

Zero Installation: Runs directly in any Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Edge, Opera).

Instant Cloud Backup: Safely store your custom patch banks in a secure cloud vault.

Automatic Parsing: Upload SysEx files to instantly view, rename, and sort individual patches inside the bank.

Supported Hardware: Launching with full support for the Yamaha DX7, Roland Juno-106, and Korg M1, with Casio CZ, Prophet-5, and Matrix-1000 in active beta."

The Best Vintage Synth Expansion Board | Classic Sounds for JV & JD Synths

video upload by RetroSound

"Discover the sounds and demos of the legendary Roland SR-JV80-04 Vintage Synth Expansion Board, one of the most sought-after expansion cards for the Roland JV and JD series synthesizers. In this video, we take a look at the sounds and vintage demos songs that made this expansion board a favorite among synth enthusiasts, producers, and collectors.

0:06 Demo1 (Analog)
0:46 Demo2 (Analog)
1:19 Demo3 (Analog)
2:03 Demo4 (Analog)
2:46 Demo5 (Strings)
3:16 Demo6 (Strings)
3:40 Demo7 (Digital)
4:00 Demo8 (Lead)
4:17 Demo9 (Strings)
4:56 Demo10 (Mellotron)
5:19 Demo11 (FX)

The SR-JV80-04 Vintage Synth expansion features a carefully curated collection of classic analog and digital waveforms and patches inspired by iconic synthesizers from the 1970s and 1980s including Oberheim, PPG, Roland, Korg and analog stringmachines. Whether you're producing synthwave, electronic music, ambient soundscapes, cinematic scores, or classic dance tracks, this board delivers timeless vintage tones.

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Korg PE-1000 Polyphonic Ensemble P Synthesizer — EXC Condition with lid and key SN 770697

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this eBay listing

"Up for sale is a beautiful Korg PE-1000 — a.k.a. Polyphonic Ensemble P — synthesizer from 1976. This one is in excellent condition and comes with the original lid and — a rarity! — the key for the lock. PLEASE NOTE: The stand shown here is not included. It's for display only.

Everything is working properly on this, and it sounds great. Note that the Glide feature — essentially note bend up or down — is activated by a foot switch plugged into the back of the synth. This is by design per the PE1000 owner’s manual on the Korg site. No pedal is provided, but any switching or damper pedal (which I’ve used) will work fine.

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