The Process

Matt Johnson's Inner Space

Yamaha Montage 8
Moog One
U.D.O Super 6

Bokeh Bokeh - Korg Nts1 Volca Modular and Ds10 Jam

ChrisLody

"Well, I'm a bit meh about this one. I've had a bit of a dry patch/mammoth video gaming session over the last couple of months so I've not been making any music. This was an experiment to make something with the Volca Modular and Korg Ds10 with mismatched time signatures, not sure I like the result but there it is.

I've got Korg Ds10 controlling the sync of the Modular and the Modular passing it's audio through the effects on the Nts1.

The video projected over the top is from some old mini dv tapes I got hold of recently. Its film footage of Blackpool Illuminations. There is a section that filmed out of focus that gives a beautiful bokeh effect, trouble is the subtly of it is completely lost when projected like this so I'll probably use that footage for something else in a different way in the future.

Oh well, at least I made something."

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #95: Alesis S4 QuadraSynth - Song 1

Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the first song with the S4 QuadraSynth. It's a 64 voice 16-part multitimbral ROM-based synthesizer from the early 90s.

I used for the recording the following FX chain:
S4 QuadraSynth - Roland EF-303 - Digitech Obscura - Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe - GFI System Specular Reverb 2. Depending on the recorded track some FX are deactivated

The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track."

Song 2 here

Techno with samples from Berlin - Digitakt sample flipping Tutorial

Dave Mech

"Yeah! Back with another sample flipping video. This one was recorded about a year ago and I have been working on it off and on. Especially the track went through a lot of different iterations. Hope you enjoy this one :) Want me to make more of these? Let me know in the comments!

And the track:



"I built this track completely from samples I recorded during a trip in Berlin in 2019. I released a new video on YouTube where I show you the recording process and how I built this track it. You can download the samples I recorded free or support me by paying something for them (link below). Create something awesome with them and share it with me!"

1982 Sony CFS-C7 Chord Machine Ad

Another find via @deejayiwan, via @nightliquid_retro

Videos further below.

"In the early 80s, the portable consumer electronics market was still in its infancy; many companies were still testing the waters with incredibly innovative products. Here’s a perfect example: What you see above is an analog drum machine, a chord generator, a cassette recorder, a AM / FM radio and a boombox, all in one device - Sony's CFS-C7 Chord Machine. Connect a guitar or a microphone, select a drum pattern, program some chords, hit record & make musical history. 😎🎶"

More glamour shots, than brochure.


Caknobs

Previously posted here.

And one more:

昭和レトロ CFS-C7 SONY CHORD MACHINE 子供と遊んでみた。 ラジカセ

トニー

You can find an additional demo here.

1984 Casio KX-101 Boombox Synthesizer

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You can find demos and ads for the Casio KX-101 in previous posts here.

"Casio KX101 Keyboard Synth Boombox

Cassette, Radio, Synth and Recorder!

An awesome and rare oddity. The Casio KX101 is a rarely spotted and surely on the endangered Synths list. Alas they have not been bred in captivity and we will most likely never see more of them.

Why companies don’t build pieces like anymore is bewildering. It’s looks and sounds amazing and is actually incredibly practical.
For all you collectors we present the Casio KX101. In excellent working condition with acceptable blemishes for a piece from 1984 save for a small crack to the casing near the line inputs and outputs."

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Black Corporation XERXES

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MARION MSR-2

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"Released in 1994.
An 8-voice, stereo analog synth designed by Tom Oberheim, packed with Oberheim sounds.
Accessories: AC cable (Japanese specification)"

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Pearl SC-20 Programmable Percussion Synthesizer w/ Box SN 100151

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"The Pearl SC-20 Programmable Percussion Synthesizer is an 8 channel programmable drum synthesizer. It creates a wide variety of sounds from typical 1980s Simmons sounds to very strange electronic noises. The instrument features Pearl's DWAP Synthesis technology which stands for Digital Wave Analog Process. The SC-20 offer's 32 waveforms that can be further enhanced with analog processing.

It is a hybrid sample based drum module with analog processing. There are 32 preset program drum kits available and can be overwritten for your own custom kit creations. The unit features 10 trigger inputs and can also be played over MIDI.

It also features stereo outputs and 8 additional outputs as well as stereo headphone output from the front panel. The unit was designed to offer a drum module for Pearl's drum pads and percussion controllers but alternatively can be used with a user's choice of controllers and synthesizer and sequencer hardware."

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microKORG Overlays & BACKGROUND RADIATION Patches for microKORG & MS2000

MicroKorg Overlay Installation - oversynth.com - Human Oversynth

"To install the overlay, you will need to remove all of the knobs and screws from the front panel of your MicroKorg synthesizer. The four main screws can be removed using a 3/32" or M2.5 hex key wrench. The two parameter selection knobs can be removed using a 1/16” hex key wrench. These hex key wrenches are common items that can be purchased from most hardware stores or from our oversynth.com online store. The other knobs do not require a hex key wrench to be removed, but you may need to gently pry them off using a letter opener or butter knife. Once the knobs and screws are removed, peel off the backing from the adhesive strips on each overlay and place the overlays over the front panel of your synthesizer. The removable adhesive is low-tack so you can easily reposition the overlays if needed for proper alignment. Once the overlays are in place, re-attach all the knobs and screws."

BACKGROUND RADIATION - 128 Patches - Dark Ambient, Dystopian, SciFi - For microKORG & MS2000

Human Oversynth

"Sound Pack available now from www.oversynth.com

This video was recorded straight from the microKORG's output to a Zoom H6. Minor compression was used while editing the video. No other effects or processing was used.

West Coast Textures, Dystopian, Dark Ambient, SciFi, Deep focus, Investigative, and Contemplative --- Explore the dark meditative side of your original microKORG, microKORG S, or MS2000 synthesizer.

These sound pack patches are a collection of long-sustaining drones, pads, and mellow arpeggios. There are also a few utility drum sounds (bass drum, snare, hi-hat, etc.) at the end of the pack. The arpeggio sounds can also be used with an external step sequencer by simply turning off the patch's arpeggiator.

This sound pack contains 128 custom sound patches for the original Korg microKORG, microKORG S, and MS2000 synthesizers. To use this sound pack, you will need one of these synthesizers, a computer, two 5-pin MIDI cables, and a traditional 5-pin MIDI interface for your computer.

NOTE: THIS SOUND PACK WILL **NOT** WORK WITH THE MICROKORG XL or R3 synthesizers.

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