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Roland RS-202 demo

YouTube Published on May 26, 2012 by SynthManiaDotCom

"The wonderful string chorus ensemble sound of the Roland RS-202, a classic string synth of the 1970s."

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Monkeys + Synthesizers - Voltfestivalen june 9, 2012

YouTube Published on May 25, 2012 by voltfestivalen

"Monkeys + Synthesizers is a project where 6 different spieces of monkeys (and some others) were given different synthesizers. Do monkeys like music and do they enjoy creating music?

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Blade Runner on CASIO XW-P1

CASIO XW-P1 Sound Demo Blade Runner LIVE @ Music Store

YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by MusicStoreTV

"Ralph Maten präsentiert die Sounds des brandneuen Casio XW-P1 mit seiner Interpretation des Blade Runner Soundtracks live im Music Store.

Schaut euch auch das Clubbing Demo an !!!
Der komplette Workshop mit allen wichtigen Infos zum Casio XW-P1 ebenfalls hier bei MSTV !!!

www.musicstore.de"

This one in via Marko of https://www.youtube.com/user/retrosound72

Roland GR-700 Analog Guitar Synthesizer - Factory Patch Demos

Roland GR-700 Analog Guitar Synthesizer - FACTORY STRINGS Demo

YouTube Published on May 26, 2012 by WayneJoness

"http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-700.htm Demonstration of the original factory strings from the initial Roland GR-700 factory patches. Strings are the first sound in each bank, 1-1, 2-1, etc. A little reverb was added for ambience. These sounds represent the patches that shipped with most GR-700s, and banks 1-4 are contained in the EPROM for software version 1.1 through 1.4. Version 1.5 had different sounds"

Roland GR-700 Analog Guitar Synthesizer - FACTORY BRASS Demo

"Brass are the second sound in each bank, 1-1, 2-1, etc. A little reverb and delay was added for ambience. These sounds represent the patches that shipped with most GR-700s, and banks 1-4 are contained in the EPROM for software version 1.1 through 1.4. Version 1.5 had different sounds"

Korg Mono Poly SN 370123

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Buchla 285e frequency shifter module

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"This is a Buchla 285e Frequency Shifter / Balanced modulator module for the 200e system. It sounds amazing, its the best balanced modulator (ring modulator type of effect) and frequency shifter I have heard. Its one module that really exceeds the old 200 version in terms of sound and functionality. The built in sine tone oscillators are super smooth and bleed through is minimal. "

Waldorf Microwave 1 - Rev A + Clavia Nord Rack 2X

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"Waldorf Microwave 1, used, fully working, excellent cosmetic condition, Rev A with CEM 3389, OS 2.0. + Clavia Nord Rack 2X, brand new & unused, in original box, manual, software, power lead, rack kit. Worldwide shipping."

DSI Poly Evolver vs Alesis Micron

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by Gtechture
Anyone with a PEK confirm the issues he's having with the envelopes?

"This is a comparison of Dave Smith's Poly Evolver keyboard ($2,700) and Alesis' Micron ($399). The Synths sound remarkably similar. The DSI has a brassy character while the Micron is more subdued and plastic but these differences are very subtle. You will notice immediately that the Poly Evolver lacks low end and cannot re-trigger its envelopes like the digital Alesis. The differences were more apparent to me while watching this video. Overall the sounds are practically identical which was pretty surprising to me."

Note this video only focuses on one type of sound. Most synths do have overlap. Be sure to research each synth before making any judgements. Two areas where the Micron/Ion and the Evolver/PEK do not overlap would be the number of filter types on the Micron/Ion and the Prophet-VS waveforms on the Evolver/PEK. There are more of course. I am curious about the comments regarding the envelopes not re-triggering on the PEK. I thought maybe Gtechture did not have the envelope set to one of the Retrig modes. I asked and he replied "Thanks for bringing that to my attention! I still have problems with that setting, the envelopes just dont fully re-trigger. The only way i can resolve it is to reduce te release times." If anyone out there with a PEK knows, feel free to comment.

Cyndustries (Cynthia) Zeroscillator Frac Rack Module

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"This is a Fractional Rack format suitable for a Blacet chassis. Works on +/- 15 volts. Comes with a power cable and the printed operation and calibration manual."