KAWAI POP SYNTH SOUND MODULE - PHm | Can You Make a 80s Hit Song With Only a Dirt Cheap Synth?

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"Is it possible to make catchy retro synthpop music with only a cheap synth module from the late 80s? Does gear really matters if the song is strong enough to begin with? You decide!

The Kawai PHm 'the pop module' from 1989. A non-GM module of the PH50. 200 presets which sounds like down-sampled versions of the Kawai K1 sounds.

I find this module highly capable of making gritty, crunchy and beautiful sounds and with a bit of (lots actually) compression, EQ, reverb and arranging I think this sounds perfect for this song. I wouldn't want to change out one single sound."

I somehow missed this one; spotted it in the following listing:

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"Kawai PHm Pop Synth Module
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Features:
• Wide variety of tones
The PHm offers a choice of 250 tones: 200 single sounds plus 50 combinations. Together, they cover a wide range from piano and bass to percussion and special effects – all recorded with the same high- quality PCM sound.
• Five-part sequencing
The PHm simultaneously supports up to five parts: a combination of up to 4 tones selected from the 200 available single sounds plus a separate PCM drum section which contains 16 instruments of drum and percussion. The PHm’s VARIABLE MULTI TIMBRE functions automatically allocate the use of the 16 voices available for the five parts for maximum effect.
• Pre-programmed rhythms
The PHm offers a choice of 30 built-in rhythm patterns – everything from 50’s rock through rap – that are instantly available to enhance your keyboard performance.
• Compact, half rack size
The PHm’s compact, lightweight (1.2 kg) design makes it easy to carry and small enough to place on top of a synthesizer or digital piano. An optional adaptor enables it for rack mounting.
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Specifications:
Number of voices: 16 Maximum
Tone Patches: 250 (200 Tones/50 Combinations)
Rhythm: 30 Patterns Start/Stop, Intro/Fill In, Tempo, Rhythm Volume
Combination Edit: 30 Forms Assign, Volume
System: Tune, Transpose, Transmit Channel, Receive Channel, Omni On/Off, Program Change, Pressure On/Off, Pitch Bend On/Off, Modulation On/Off, Volume On/Off, Hold On/Off, Velocity On/Off
Others: Power, Master Volume, MIDI
Jacks: L (Mono)/R, MIDI (In,Out,Thru)
Display: 3 LEDs"

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E-MU Systems Vintage Keys

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"E-MU Systems Vintage Keys rackmount 90's rompler loaded with some tasty vintage synthesizer sounds. Includes original user manual.

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Лель УДС (аналоговый драм модуль СССР) | LEL' UDS (USSR analog drum module)

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"One of the best analog drum module from USSR

Looks good . Fully functional!

Professional maintenance service was performed. All electrolytic capacitors were replaced!

can work from any trigger signals, from sound from a phone or sound card to
any device with cv output such as arturia keystep, beatstep pro, korg sq 1

individual inputs and outputs for each module

Input/Output - 1/4 jack
The supply voltage of the unit - 220"

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AELITA / soviet 3 VCO analog synth with MIDI SN 6764

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Yamaha CS20M

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Roland HS-60 SN 562015

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"If your looking at this then you probably know what it is and what it can do but just incase , this is a Roland Juno 106 with speakers and a different colour way. The Components, Circuitry and amazing sound with that classic Chorus effect are all exactly the same as a 106, if anything these are now slightly rarer .

Just back from a full professional service, all in excellent working order and sounding great. This has been lovingly maintained in a smoke free studio, never gigged or travelled."

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SCI Tom Sequential Circuits Tauntek MikeSynth

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"Quick demo of a Tom doing an 808 style beat"

NISSIN C-16 CUP NOODLE Digital Synthesizer Keytar (Casio SK-1) & Vongon Ultrasheer Reverb

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"Recently bought the NISSIN C-16 CUP NOODLE Digital Synthesizer Keytar (which is basically a special edition Casio SK-1) for my 3 year-old. A quick jam running it through the glorious Vongon Ultrasheer reverb & vibrato pedal whilst he is at nursery.

Piano setting on the Cup Noodle (for lead)
Brass Ensemble with portamento (for drone)
Bright Delay on the Ultrasheer with random vibrator giving the tape wobble.
Slight Valhalla delay added post."

Live Modular Synthesizer Techno Performance 2021: Jay Shore - With Time to Spare

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"Jay Shore showcasing a live performance of a new techno track "with time to spare." Using his Eurorack Modular Synthesizer, Jordan (a.k.a. Jay Shore) uses modules from Mutable Instruments, Erica Synths, Make Noise, Intellijel and more to create his sounds. Whilst he does have two seperate sequencers in his case, in this instance all the sequencing is coming directly from the Arturia Beatstep Pro."

See the outdoor views label below if you enjoy them. You can find outdoor performances via the outdoor label.

Artisan Electronics Nucleus Oscillator 2

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Update: video re-uploaded for those that missed it.

"Analog Saw Core Oscillator with many tricks.. PWM, Sub Octave, FM, XOR, and Hard Sync"

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