ROLAND SH-5 - "A Sample & Hold Odyssey" | Experimental Sounds & Synth Demo

Published on Apr 10, 2020 synth4ever

"Demo of the Roland SH-5 analog synthesizer with a focus on S&H tweaking and experimental sound patches. This Roland SH-5 synth demo features extensive use of Sample & Hold generator + oscillator, LFO, filter, mixer, noise, ring modulator and other adjustments to showcase various sounds and patches on the Roland SH-5.

The Roland SH-5 is an iconic and rare vintage monophonic synthesizer that was manufactured from 1976-1981. It features 2 VCOs (32' to 2' with triangle, saw, square and pulse waveforms), 2 LFOs (LFO1 = saw, reverse saw; LFO2 = triangle, sine, square) and 1 S&H with sample time & delay time.

The Roland SH 5 also has 2 VCF filters: 1 multimode LP/BP/HP and 1 Bandpass, both with cutoff and resonance. 2 Envelopes (1 AR and 1ADSR) can be routed to filter, osc and amp, and there is env sensitivity and keyboard tracking on the filter. On the back of the SH-5 are various inputs/outputs for CV and other control.

Additional Roland SH5 features include portamento, pitch bend, ring modulation, soft & hard sync, white & pink noise, external audio input, VCA panning, VCA-triggering via S&H, LFO2 or external trigger. A comprehensive mixer section allows for routing of 5 audio signals through VCF, VCF+BPF, BPF, or direct to VCA.

The Roland SH-5 is a classic vintage synthesizer that can output massive bass, piercing resonance, create amazing textures/noise/FX, and of course leads and other standard tones. The additional bandpass filter is also a key feature that sets the Roland SH-5 apart from many other synths in terms of tone.

Roland SH-5 are becoming increasingly rare on the second hand market, often commanding high prices as many consider it to be the pinnacle (alongside System 100) in sound for early portable vintage Roland monosynths. If you have the opportunity to try a Roland SH-5, do not hesitate as it is a fantastic instrument."

Akemie's Taiko Sounds

Published on Apr 10, 2020 ALM TV

"‘Akemie’s Taiko’ is an authentic complete FM synthesis based drum voice created using original Yamaha IC’s. It builds on the same technology used in the mighty Akemie’s Castle but in a more complete triggered voice form featuring both signal generation and envelope shaping.

Big thanks to Andrew Duff for the video synth visuals."

Future Sound Systems OSC2 Recombination Engine // a UNIQUE triple analogue Eurorack oscillator

Published on Apr 10, 2020 DivKidVideo

"Here we have a total unique triple analogue (or analog for our stateside friends) oscillator for the Eurorack format from Future Sound Systems. The OSC2 Recombination Engine has a master ‘Scissor’ oscillator that can audio rate switch, sync and glue waveforms together from separate positive and negative DNA oscillators. The Glue section is a VCA that merges the positive and negative waves at the rate of the Scissor with options for additional level modulation and mixing internal or external sounds with an added input.

It’s a massively varied unit with everything from soft and sweet sines and triangles working independently to a totally mad as a box of frogs noise oscillator and everything in between. Coaxing out digital DX style musical FM has been easy, it’s a total wizard with AM synthesis and the unique wave the waveform level VCAs work. So I look forward to further exploration.

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Daft Vader #tr8s Cover ‘Alive’ #daftpunk

Published on Apr 10, 2020 Alex Fain

"My cover of Alive by Daft Punk using only a fucking #tr8s
Only internal kit"

"PPG & Unify" by Smark April 2020

Published on Apr 10, 2020 Smark - Markus Stadelmann

"Except the drums I used all the great VSTi plugins from Wolfgang Palm inside the new Unify from PlugInGuru where also the PPG Arptor is running, as well as in Cubase directly. Enjoy and all the best, Smark

Ausser den Drums benutzte ich die tollen VSTi Plugins von Wolfgang Palm innerhalb des Plugins Unify von PlugInGuru, indem auch der Arptor läuft, wie auch direkt in Cubase. Viel Spaß und alles Gute, Smark"

Roland JD-990 | The Best Roland Module Ever?

Published on Apr 9, 2020 Espen Kraft

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In 1993 Roland released the JD-990, a synth module that has grown into a cult phenomenon. Many hail this as the greatest Roland synth module ever.
As with the JD-800, the 990 was forgotten at first. Few people saw the potential as it came between the popular JV-80 (and module 880) in 1992 and the mega popular Super JV-1080 that came in 1994.

Compared to the JD-800 this enhances pretty much everything. Some key differences are:

- More waveforms, 195 vs 108 on the 800
- The ability to pan each TONE individually, essential to make it so wide and lush
- A matrixed modulation setup
- Oscillator sync
- Effect structures
- Filter can self-oscillate
- Delays can be tempo synced to MIDI
- You can add a random modulation to a sound, sort of emulate drifting oscillators
- One slot for adding a SR-JV expansion card (the famous SR-JV80-04 vintage card comes to mind)

Download the demo song here:"

Isla Instruments S2400 April 2020 Update

Published on Apr 9, 2020 Isla Instruments

Here's a quick update on the current firmware situation.
Really excited about how this is all starting to fall together now..
Thanks for all the support..

Roland System 700 Modular - Product Sheet Brochure

This is from the first set of scans in via Corey, mentioned earlier today here. You can find hi-res copies here.

Featured:

702A, 702B, 702C VCOs
708A Noise Generator
703E, 703B VCFs
704A, 704B VCAs
711A Output Module
712A Monitor
706A, 706B LFOs
709A Sample & Hold
705A Dual Env Generator
716A Mizer
710A Multiple Jacks
701A Keyboard Controller

Option blocks
VCO Bank
VCF/VCA Bank
Analog Sequencer
Interface/Mixer
Phase Shifter/Audio Delay


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Roland Echo Machines - Product Sheet Brochure

This is from the first set of scans in via Corey, mentioned earlier today here. You can find hi-res copies here.

Featured:

SRE-555 Chorus Echo
RE-501 Chorus Echo
RE-201 Space Echo
RE-150 Space Echo
SDE-2000 Digital Delay
SPA-240/120 Stereo Power Amplifier
SPH-323 Phase Shifter
SIP-301 Bass Guitar Preamplifier
SIP-301 Bass Guitar Preamplifier
SDD-320 Dimension D
SBF-325 Stereo Flanger
SVC-350 Vocoder
SPV-355 P/V Synthesizer
SEQ-315 Stereo Graphic Equalizer
SEQ-331 Graphic Equalizer
SMX-880 Line Mixer
Accessories
TB-2U, TB-7U, TB-12U Carrying Cases
FS-1, FS-2, FS-3, Foot Switches
RT-1L Echo Chamber Tape


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Roland CMU-800R - Product Sheet Brochure

This is from the first set of scans in via Corey, mentioned earlier today here. You can find hi-res copies here.

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