Roland VP-03 Vocoder In Depth Review

Published on Sep 9, 2016 Kosmic

"Leonard from Kosmic Sound takes you on a tour of the Roland VP-03 Vocoder.

0:22 The tech inside
1:05 What's in the box
1:40 Strings
2:08 Controls
3:07 Human Voice
4:05 Vibrato
4:55 Vocoder
6:09 Left-side controls
7:28 Automatic mode
8:17 Chord Memory
9:17 Sequencer
10:40 Voice Sampling
11:35 The back of the VP-03
12:24 Built-in Sound Card
12:47 Connecting to a computer"

Roland TB-03 and TR-09 Sound Demo

Published on Sep 10, 2016 Kosmic

"Leonard from Kosmic Sound gives us a demo of the sounds in the new TB-03 and the TR-09 from Roland."

Roland TB-03 Bass Line In Depth Review

Published on Sep 9, 2016 Kosmic

"Leonard from Kosmic Sound takes you on a tour of the much anticipated Roland TB-03 Bass Line.

1:00 Technology involved
1:45 History of original TB-03
3:00 Difference between TB-3 and TB-03
3:51 Unique features of TB-03
4:58 How it works
5:54 Play a pattern
6:10 Colour the pattern
7:21 Difference to emulations
8:03 FX section
9:13 Different types of overdrive
10:08 Different types of delay and reverb
11:15 Change number of steps in a pattern
11:47 How to sequence
13:37 Sequencing - Pitch mode
14:16 Sequencing - Time mode (Rhythms)
15:42 Step mode - Creating a pattern
17:00 Step mode - Adding accents and slides
18:15 Three different patterns (part A, part B and part C)
18:35 Track mode summary
19:37 Built-in stand
20:10 Integrate TB-03 with computer"

Roland TR-09 Drum Machine In Depth Review

Published on Sep 9, 2016 Kosmic

"Leonard from Kosmic Sound takes you on a tour of the TR-09 Drum Machine.

0:29 A little bit of history
0:54 The tech inside
1:14 Comparison to the TR-8
1:55 Front controls
2:50 Back of the unit
3:32 Upgrades from the TR-909
4:10 Let's play something
5:39 Pattern demo
5:55 New built-in compressor
6:30 Instrument sounds
8:24 Comparison to TR-8
9:09 Tuning instruments
9:56 Delay on the ride
10:35 Sequencing a pattern
12:50 Sequencing - Dynamic in the steps
13:33 Sequencing - Controlling the hihat
14:43 Sequencing - Changing pitch
15:57 Sequencing - Bass lines with toms
18:05 Sequencing - Creating a build up
19:58 Crash cymbal
20:48 Controlling shuffle
21:20 Flam
22:15 Alternate ways to enter a pattern
23:14 Copying one pattern to another
24:52 Cycling and grouping patterns
25:11 Creating a track
27:00 Total Accent control
27:49 Computer integration with the TR-09
29:57 Built-in stand"

Roland System- 8 PLUG OUT Synth In Depth Review

Published on Sep 9, 2016 Kosmic

Leonard from Kosmic Sound takes you on a tour of the Roland System-8 Plug Out Synthesizer.

0:33 The tech inside
1:32 Front controls
2:12 Performance modes
3:54 Different modes
4:20 Manual mode
4:52 Arpeggiator
5:17 Chord memory function
6:09 Pitch bend & mod wheel
6:43 How it works
7:25 Oscillators
8:33 Modulation options
10:36 Variation knob
11:41 Second oscillator
12:19 Ring modulation
13:16 Third oscillator
13:59 Mixer
15:14 Filters
17:36 Pitch Envelope
17:52 Mixer - Noise
18:07 Portamento
18:34 Effects
22:46 Step Sequencer
25:07 Other sounds
28:10 Connections on the back
29:20 Who this synth is for

ROLAND SYSTEM-8 8 DEMO by gattobus

Published on Sep 9, 2016 gattobus

"Headphones recommended.
Here is the new Roland plug-out synthesizer: SYSTEM-8!
The song is a four bar loop, every part was recorded in real time with a BOSS RC-1 stomp.
No external FXs were used. Recorded straight to audio interface.

I personally programmed all the sound patches that you hear in this video. I'm very excited to announce that you will find them among the factory programs and also on the Roland Axial website to download.
Thanks to all my youtube fans that supported me over the years and special thanks to Roland for letting this happen!"

Macbeth Elements Synthesizer

Published on Sep 9, 2016 Ambient Dreaming

"Macbeth Elements showing its softer, warmer side.

Some Eventide Pitchfactor (Crystals), some delay from Korg SDD-3000 (panning setting) and the Strymon Big Sky shimmering away!!

Recorded in Bitwig Studio, via UAD Apollo Twin USB and a Surface Pro 4, Produced with CyberLink PowerDirector 14."

Roland Boutiques – The Next Chapter - Video & Details on the TR-09, TB-03 and VP-03

Published on Sep 9, 2016 RolandChannel

"Three more iconic Roland products, now available as affordable, limited-edition sound modules.
Recreating the sound and user interface of the TR-909, TB-303 and VP-330, each module is packed with hands-on controls for deep editing, while battery operation and built-in speaker lets you make music on the move.
With all the sonic power of the originals, plus some brand new features, the second wave of Roland Boutique gear lets you add even more classics to your library."

via Roland:

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Roland TR-09 vs. TR-909 vs. TR-8

Published on Sep 9, 2016 Bonedo

"Roland TR-09 Boutique Drum-Machine - First impressions and short comparison of the TR-09, the original TR-909 and Roland’s AIRA TR-8 Drum machine."

Turn it up and listen to the clap. It's as if the original TR-909 sounds the most open, followed the the TR-8, followed by the TR-09. The TR-09 sounds the most compressed to my ears in this video. What do you think?

serato x Roland DJ-808

Published on Sep 9, 2016 RolandChannel

"The DJ-808 is a state-of-the-art DJ controller with a 4-channel mixer, built-in drum sequencing, vocal processing, and the deepest Serato DJ integration available.

Going way beyond a typical DJ controller, the DJ-808 is an instrument, with a Roland “TR-S” drum machine that contains the world’s most iconic drum sounds and can even control the Serato Sampler within Serato DJ.

The VT Voice Transformer can pitch your voice to match the key of your Serato DJ tracks, while two AIRA Link ports let you connect compatible synths and electronic gadgets, and produce a live remix, with just a simple USB cable.

Sound quality is high-end and the hardware is built tough yet easy to carry—ready for inspired sets that push the boundaries of what it means to DJ."

Roland DJ-808 Performanced by KiNK

Published on Sep 9, 2016

"KiNK has established himself as one of the most exciting live performers to grace the international DJ stage.
Armed with a table of electronic hardware instruments, his performances rely heavily on improvisation that makes each of his live sets truly unique.

KiNK’s approach to DJ’ing and performance is captivating, inspiring and always impressive.
A seasoned professional with the Roland AIRA instruments, KiNK recently got his hands on Serato DJ and the Roland DJ-808 and the combination of a world-class instrument with a world-class performer is one not to forget."


Details on the DJ-808 via Roland:

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