MDLR JAM 04 - Live 5U Modular Session

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"In this patch, the Korg Polysix becomes part of the modular ecosystem. Its filter CV input is driven from the modular. Chord progressions are rythmically shaped by trigger and clock signals coming from the Roland TR-505. String layers from the Roland RS-09. Drums are the Corsynth DR 01/02/03. modules. Recorded live in one take."

MDLR JAM 03 - Live 5U Modular Session

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"A live-recorded modular improvisation shaped around a bleak, dystopian atmosphere. Phaser-washed Polysix pads set the mood. Clock and triggers come from the Roland TR-505, driving the system in sync.
Captured in one take – no edits, no overdubs – just the patch unfolding in real time."

MDLR JAM 02 - Live 5U Modular Session

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"Live jam on the 5U system. This take focuses on exploring harmonic structures. Moog Muse provides gentle pads, while the 5U system shapes movement and tonal shifts. Recorded in one continuous pass."

MLDR JAM 01 - Live 5U Modular Session

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"Live one-take recording on my 5U modular system.
Drums and sequencer triggers are driven by the Roland TR-505, clocking the patch and shaping the rhythmic flow. Pads and lead lines come from the Moog Muse.
Captured in a single pass - no edits, just the system as it behaved today."

CS-80 Arpeggio

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Celestial Surge

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00:00 Neon Pulse
01:52 Midnight Reverie
03:59 Celestial Surge
06:29 Phantom Circuitry

Reverb Relay: CS-80 Transmission

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PatchWerk

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Buchla Easel Command & NLM CV Polymorpher - CardOC

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"Join me for a sonic journey where modular synthesis meets the serenity of a holiday escape. This session features the Buchla Easel Command paired with the Northern Light Module CV Polymorpher - CardOC T4.0, weaving evolving textures and generative patterns in real time. Field Recording with the Tascam DR-05."

MIDI on Yamaha CS80 is impressive!

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"Electronic musician ⁨@rimela⁩ shows just how far you can take MIDI on a Yamaha CS-80. I reached out to him, and he generously shared the original tracks so we could take a closer look at the possibilities. In the end, I couldn’t resist adding a little improv of my own to his fantastic tune. Don't forget to check out his original! • Yamaha CS-80 [posted here] - and also check this video bij Mark Cox: • YAMAHA CS-80 Ultimate Upgrade - A Dream co..." [posted here]

Yamaha CS-80 w/ The Cox Electronics CS-80 Programmer

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"Multitrack recording of the Yamaha CS-80. All sounds are made with the CS-80, except drums.
Very special thanks to Jair for lending me his CS-80 and Cox Electronics CS-80 programmer. Check out the Cox Electronics upgrade: https://cox-electronics.com"

Also see YAMAHA CS-80 Ultimate Upgrade - A Dream come true...

Pic of the programmer and details on the upgrade via https://cox-electronics.com:

"Here is a summary of features provided by the upgrade:

- 3 banks of 128 free programmable performances
- 6 banks of 128 free programmable presets
- possibility of dumping performances and presets by SysEx
- MIDI sending and receiving of almost every parameter (more then 100 CC messages)
- full MIDI support of the CS-80 keyboard's polyphonic aftertouch
- special keyboard settings like octave transpose, velocity and aftertouch response
- automatic keyboard double trigger remove setting
- programmable chord memory
- foot pedal can be programmed sending CC messages (3 simultaniously)
- possibility of manually disabling a defective voice
- autotuning possibility of all 16 oscillators
- 3 extra separate global LFOs for VCO, VCF and VCA (with MIDI clock sync)
- special playmodes providing various algorithms like voice stealing, monophonic and polyphonic in unison with detune setting
- VCF and VCA envelope time can seperately be switched to 5 times the length
- very much care has been taken so the "analog feel" of the CS-80 stays authentic to original

Also extensive service needs to be performed and lots of modifications like:

- all electrolytic capacitors will be replaced since the old ones are bad (around 450)
- all sliders and switches will be professionally cleaned (around 80)
- cleaning and readjustment of the keyboard contacts
- cleaning of the polyphonic aftertouch parts
- removal of 5 old boards, to be replaced by 7 new boards. Now the very rare YM26600 and YM26700 chips are replaced by modern electronics
- around 250 additional wires, several modifications to the boards and around 70 extra capacitors are needed to make everything possible
- complete calibration of all circuit boards
- a nice programmer is included and only one connector will be mounted on the back of the CS-80

Almost every parameter of the synthesizer can be stored in memory and can receive and send MIDI data. For only a few knobs and sliders this is not possible:

- detune CHII slider
- the four touch response sliders
- the master volume knob (exp can be controlled by footcontroller and MIDI)
- foot pedal exp/expwah switches
- sustain slider (although it can be controlled on/off by footswitch and MIDI)
- the switches and knobs of the tremolo and chorus section"

Roland D-50

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"Multitrack recording of the Roland D-50. All sounds are made with the D-50, drums and synth bass from 5U modular.
Very special thanks to Jair for lending me his D-50 and PG-1000 programmer.
Patches are available here: https://payhip.com/b/IQuKN"

SYNTHI VCS3

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"Multitrack recording of the Switchtrix VCS3. All sounds are made with the VCS3, drums from the Korg Minipops 120 and a few stabs from the Roland RS-09.
Very special thanks to Emiel for lending me his VCS3."

Buchla 208C

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"Multitrack recording of the Buchla Easel Command (model 208C). All sounds are made with the 208C. Drumcomputer is the Boss DR-220A.
Very special thanks to Emiel for lending me his Buchla 208C."

Korg M1

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"Multitrack recording of the Korg M1. All sounds are made with the Korg M1. Patches are available here: https://payhip.com/b/0wrJ3"

Erica Synths SYNTRX II

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"Multitrack recording of the Erica Synths SYNTRX II. All sounds are made with the SYNTRX II (except organ/strings with Roland RS-09).
Very special thanks to Dirk for lending me his SYNTRX II."

Roland JD-800

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"Multitrack recording of the Roland JD-800. All sounds are made with the JD-800 (with SL-JD80-02 Dance Drums expansion card). Patches are available here: https://payhip.com/b/5ZQG8
Very special thanks to Jair for lending me his JD-800."

Prophet 12

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"Multitrack recording of the Prophet 12. All sounds are made with the Prophet 12. Patches are available here: https://payhip.com/b/b3r0H"

Nord Lead 4

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"Multitrack recording of the Clavia Nord Lead 4. All sounds are made with the Nord Lead 4. Patches are available here: https://payhip.com/b/M5bjn"

Korg MonoPoly & Polysix

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"Multitrack recordings of the Korg Mono/Poly and Polysix. All processing in Ableton Live."