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KORG PSS-50 Super Section Programmable Portable Synthesizer Drum Machine SN 002941

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E-MU Systems Emulator II + SN 2126

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"Here is an original Emu Emulator II + (plus) with dual floppy disks (all working). As seen in Ferris Beuller's day off. Probably most famously used by Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, and so many others! Amazing digital sound mixed with analog filters. Wow!

Introduced in 1985 at a "low" price of $9995 ($23,832.97 for inflation!). It bridged the gap between the $60,000 Fairlight and Synclavier and the $1695 Mirage.

The Plus model

Everything is original and functions great across the board. Has been stored in dry, moderate temperature, smoke-free studio for many many years.

Comes with original owners manual and 20 or so disks (photo incoming), which includes original Emu disks, Northstar, copies, bootlegs, and custom made disks.

Loaded with v.3.0 software.

Cosmetically everything is in good shape with some minor scratches, but nothing major on the body. Keyboard has a broken but fixed key, and slightly cock-eyed lowest key, which has been that way in the 10+. Despite that all keys play and trigger great."

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Roland TB-03 Bass Line Synthesizer

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Erica Synths Black System II Demo

Published on Sep 6, 2019 Erica Synths

"Seven patches with the Black System 2

00:03 - Patch 1
01:39 - Patch 2
02:58 - Patch 3
04:20 - Patch 4
05:08 - Patch 5
06:20 - Patch 6
08:21 - Patch 7

Patches 2 and 6 are sequenced by Yamaha QY70 (no sounds are used from the unit)"

What's Better? A £45 Keyboard or an Expensive Eurorack Modular? Leaving The Laptop Episode 13

Published on Sep 6, 2019 Michael Forrest

"Here's a comparison of my old Yamaha PSS-480 and my custom Waldorf Eurorack rig."

Broken Tape Simulator Eurorack Module

Published on Sep 6, 2019 paul tas

Based on the Broken Tape effects box.

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Ensoniq ESQ'M - Is It The Most Boring Synth Ever? No!

Published on Sep 6, 2019 Espen Kraft

Ensoniq ESQ-M Hybrid Synth | Demo Espen Kraft | 2019 reupload 2025

Originally part of a longer Ensoniq ESQ-M tutorial/demo video from 2019, here is the demo track I did for it. Back then it was vocal based. Here it is instrumental.
All the sounds except the drums and orchestra hits are coming from the ESQ-M you see in the video.
My patch bank for the ESQ-1/ESQ-M/Arturia ESQ plugin can be bought directly from me. Send me an email. It costs $20USD.

Original 2019 video descrption:

"Someone told me recently that the Ensoniq ESQ'1 was the most boring synth ever. Therefor I revisit this synth to check if it's true.

A big thanks to Anders Enger Jensen for lending out his near mint ESQ'M to me for this demo. Thanks my friend! :)

The Ensoniq ESQ'1 and ESQ'M are digital/analog hybrid synths, digital oscillators/waveforms and analog filter.
Together with the Korg DW-8000 and the Kawai K3 they were the closest you could get to a PPG without brealing the bank back in the mid- to late 80s.

3 Oscillators per voice with 32 different waveforms to pick from. Extensive modulation routing possibilities and both AM and Oscillator Sync makes this a very complex synth and it gives any production a great set of textures to choose from.

When I test out a synth, I check if it's a synth that can add texture, spice and edge to my more commercial mid-80s synthpop sound. I'm not after industrial, overly dark or experimental adds to my productions. All my demos must be experienced with that in mind. If you're after bleeding resonance, spikes or Trent Reznor'ish soundscapes, you will not find that here. ;-)"

Demo :: OTO BAM Reverb on SH101 (Aphex Riff)

Published on Sep 5, 2019 SOLON Music

"Demo of the OTO Bam Space Generator Reverb using Roland SH101 synth playing Aphex Twin riff from 'Tha' (Selected Ambient Works 85-92).

7 Presets demo'ed:

1.3 Cold Wave (Room)
2.2 Solaris (Ambient)
1.2 Tired Room (Room)
1.6 The Rite of the Plate (Plate)
2.5 The Intruder (Non-Linear)
1.1 Le Salon De Musique (Room)
3.1 SOLON (Ambient)

About SOLON:

Matt Singmin is an English musician based in Sydney, Australia, composing and producing meditative electronic music. He is the DJ & Co-founder of The Future Sound of Yoga, and an explorer of the magic in vintage & modern audio gear."