“808": The Making of the Documentary on the Roland TR-808

Published on Aug 7, 2018 RolandChannel

"808 The Movie Executive Producer Alex Noyer reflects on making the critically acclaimed film which documents the musical and cultural impact of the Roland TR-808."

The Roland TR-808: From Music Legends to the New Generation

Published on Aug 7, 2018 RolandChannel

"Originators, Producers and DJs including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Juan Atkins, Marley Marl, Nadus, and Shy Boogs all share personal memories and stories of the Roland TR-808 and what the 808 sound means to them."

2nd video: Thomas Dolby Remembers the Roland TR-808
"808 The Movie Executive Producer Alex Noyer reflects on making the critically acclaimed film which documents the musical and cultural impact of the Roland TR-808."

New STEP LOOP Function for TR-8S

Published on Aug 8, 2018 RolandChannel

"The new sequencer function, STEP LOOP, has been added to the smash-hit TR-8S! STEP LOOP has been implemented for ultimate live pattern improvisation. Play only the steps you want within the pattern for tight, controllable fills or wild, extreme glitches. The ever-steady, performance-ready TR-8S takes a dramatic evolved step forward with STEP LOOP.
*This function is available for TR-8 as well"

Christopher Kah - Session XVI - 808 day with TR-8S ! (incl. new step loop functionality)

Published on Aug 8, 2018 HighWav - Christopher Kah

"This is my homage to the 808 day with a special TR-808's custom on me beloved Roland AIRA TR-8S, 🙌🔥
(Incl. new functionality of the day : step loop)
Yeah !! 🤘✨"

Hands-on: STEP LOOP feature on Roland TR-8S

Published on Aug 8, 2018 cdmtv

"Add extra variety to your sequences and jams: this new sequencing feature was added with firmware 1.10, release on 808 day 2018. Here's a look at how it works."

Roland Introduces the System-8 JX-3P Plug-out on 808 Day

Published on Aug 8, 2018 ranzee

"A quick look at the new free JX-3P plug-out for the Roland System-8 synthesizer. Announced on 808 day - 8th August 2018. The video covers a brief overview and listen to the synth including:

VCO Oscillators, VCF Filters, LFO, Chorus, Brilliance, and VCA Mode.

This plug-out comes for free with firmware version 1.3. There's a demonstration of the sounds with each section.

Download it here"

"JX-Funk" - Roland System-8 JX-3P PLUG-OUT Jam by Mike Pensini

Published on Aug 8, 2018 Mike Pensini

"All synth sounds, reverb and delay from the Roland JX-3P PLUG-OUT inside a System-8 synthesizer.

©2018 Mike Pensini"

New JX-3P Plugout for System-8 Ver. 1.30 - PREVIEW!

Published on Aug 8, 2018 gattobus

"I've always loved the sharpness of the JX-3P DCOs and, at the same time, the smoothness of its filter. Add the BBD Chorus and you can get one of the warmest and soft pad sounds ever heard.
I love it!!!"

via Roland

"The Summer of SYSTEM-8 is heating up with the recently added v.1.20 FM OSC and New Filters. But we haven’t stopped yet – here comes v.1.30!

The long-awaited third polyphonic PLUG-OUT for SYSTEM-8 is here... the JX-3P Programmable Preset Polyphonic Synthesizer. Like the JUNO-106, The JX-3P has a classic Roland DCO polyphonic architecture, reimagined with the newest ACB technology. No longer will the JX-3P be a lost sound of the past – take the sound forward to a new generation with the powerful, hands-on hardware of the SYSTEM-8."

Behringer Introduces the RD-808 on 808 Day and Some Beer

Published on Aug 8, 2018

"A member of our development team in Manchester jams on a first revision of the RD-808 to celebrate 808 day.

Raw unprocessed audio captured at 44.1kHz"

I wonder if the final version will be squishy. Note the "see you 9/9" at the end. Looks like an RD-909 TR-909 clone is coming.

So.. Why not the BR-808? That would be beer form The Origin Workshop!

The Origin Workshop BR 808

Published on Aug 7, 2018 Origin Workshop

"An American IPA with a Japanese Kick!

https://www.br-808.com

Brewed by:

Melvin Brewing (US) - https://melvinbrewing.com
DevilCraft (JPN) - http://en.devilcraft.jp
Mondo Brewing (UK) - http://www.mondobrewingcompany.com

BR-ヤオヤ available in the UK, brewed by Mondo Brewing Company."

Happy 808 Day! via Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

Published on Aug 7, 2018 Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

"There's nothing better than spending 808 Day with friends. My TR-808 has decided to take it's buddy Jupiter-6 out for a clap-triggered arpeggiator spin. Enjoy!"

http://retrosynthads.blogspot.com

Bitwig Studio, Modular Synths & a Flute play No Limits.

Published on Aug 7, 2018 The Mad Music Machine

"Caitlin uses the Sixty Four Pixels Banana Split to connect Bitwig Studio to the Mad Music Machine.

She sequences the Mother-32, E352, Roland System-1m and the Hexinverter Drums from Bitwig and plays her flute over the top!"

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Korg Monologue: Getting Started

Published on Aug 7, 2018 Dan Krisher

"In this video, I help you get familiar with the basics of the Korg Monologue. We'll cover the basic elements so you can get started making your own patches right away."

Arvo Part. On the OB-6 :)

Published on Aug 7, 2018 Kris Lennox

"'Fur Alina', here played on a patch I made for it on the Obi. Personally, I think this sounds better than the original piano version. And I say that as a pianist. The piano version is great if you have access to a 9ft concert grand - and a completely empty, silent hall - but played live, the stillness is often destroyed by an old biddy chewing a boiled sweet in row G.

Recordings of the piano version sound great - as the mics are about 2ft from the strings. Probably the ideal listening experience on the piano would be to have your head under the lid.

I had plans of doing a piano concert in the near future. I planned on offering special tickets whereby people could lie under the piano. Naturally, I'd put something comfortable there for them to lie on. That would be a special concert indeed. And no, I'm not kidding. Standard classical concerts are like pulling teeth, and don't interest me in the slightest. Unless there's a fine-looking lady performing. Maybe that cellist from 'Classical' (ha!) group 'Bond'. I'd maybe pay for a front-row ticket for that gig. Maybe. And don't even think of calling me sexist. Show me which Bach score features the performance direction 'expose underwear in bar 27'.

Actually, I may be on to a good idea there. Must contact publishers and tell them I have a new performance direction initiative. I'll do it in the morning.

How many could say they laid under a piano during a recital? And it isn't as strange as it sounds - certain people would do this whilst Liszt performed. But we've became all very stuffy and there's now a very distinct audience/performer division. If I ever do another recital, this distinction won't exist i.e. there will be lying spaces available under the piano, and the audience will be right next to me. Being able to not only see what is being done - but actually feel the intensity of the performance up close - is something that appeals to me.

Unless someone does a Monica Seles and sticks a dagger in my back. Then again, that would be quite an interesting performance feature. The Classical world is distinctly lacking ISIS-style attacks. But we'd need an artistic terrorist, i.e. someone willing to blow themselves up exactly on the cannon blast during the 1812 overture. Audience members would be encouraged to bring those yellow rainjackets one sees at festivals like T in the Park. But in this instance, to protect against rogue limbs during Tchaikovsky.

And the BBC wonder why the Proms is dead in the water.




PS the included video is dull to watch. Better as a listening-only experience.

I also didn't blow myself up in this vid. That would be a waste of a good synth.

All best
Kris"