Roland SP-700 | Sample Player Deluxe 1992

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Roland SP-700 sample player from 1992, meant as an expander to the flagship sampler S-770 from 1990 and S-750 from 1991.

Roland wanted the SP-700 to sound better than anything else so they spared no expense and put quality components into every corner of the SP-700 and it sounds incredibly good. Smooth, big and hi-fi.
It was also the first Roland S to be Akai compatible, to read and convert Akai libraries into a Roland format. Doing this in 1992 was too late though. Akai had the sampler market in an iron fist, was considered the de facto standard for sample formats, and as such they reigned supreme consuming anyone getting into samplers in the pro studio world.

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I use a Plextor SCSI CD-writer to load in a variety of samples from early 90s Roland sampler libraries for the S-7xx series of samplers.
All the sounds in this video are coming from these CD's or from the Best Service CD you see me load in while I show the SCSI connections.
The music demos and sounds have all been mixed and mastered. See my other videos for my mixing techniques and plugins/outboard I use.

At the end I sight-read and play an 80s classic ballad called 'Nothing's gonna change my love for you', the Glenn Medeiros version. This song was originally recorded by George Benson."

Korg Arp Odyssey Duophonic Analog Synthesizer

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"Used Korg Arp Odyssey Duophonic Analog Synthesizer. Includes limited-edition ARP color version of the KORG SQ-1 step sequencer. Also includes power adapter, MIDI adapter, some patch cables, and manuals. Does not include box."

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Korg MonoPoly SN 470307 w/ MIDIPOLY Upgrade

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"Quite possibly the nicest monopoly one could get their hands on today..
Great analog sound all around - have a listen to the demo.

This MonoPoly has been meticulously restored and upgraded to the max here at RetroLinear
• Complete electronic rebuild: (detailed report will be provided with sale of instrument)
• All switches, knobs, key contacts cleaned, rebuilt were possible.
• Full calibration, burn-in and bench tested - 100% operational
• Solid Red-Walnut case, semi gloss clear coating
• MidiPoly upgrade

Cosmetic condition overall a solid 9.9/10 - All graphics, metalwork, keys, knobs in like new condition..
Virtually no signs on use. The original case was made of vinyl wrapped flake-board however was starting to flake apart this is a known issue with most Korg products of the 80's. The ideal solution was making a new case out of actual wood instead of faux-wood. Case made by Valhalla woodworking - absolute top-notch build quality, the wood itself is nicely figured too!

Includes a studio slip cover, original manuals, and a printed copy of the midi-poly directions."

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Oberheim Matrix-12

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Access Virus TI Keyboard Synthesizer

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"Access Virus TI2 Keyboard 61-key Synthesizer at a Glance:

- The 'Ferrari' Just Got Better
- Robust effects section, with new TI2 effects
- Total Integration - enhanced Virus Control 3.0 plug-in
- 3 main oscillators and one sub-oscillator per voice
- Two fully independent filters and 2-dimensional modulation matrix
- Each patch contains its own arpeggiator pattern
- Premium redesigned enclosure, lighter in weight"

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ASM Hydrasynth Desktop Polyphonic Synthesizer w/ box + manual

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ROLAND JX-3P w/ Glossy Finish?

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That's one slick finish.

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Sequential Take 5 // DEEP DIVE // walkthrough review and demo

video upload by Starsky Carr

Intro: Sequential TAKE 5 // how it sounds in a mix // all synths from this

0:00 intro & demo track
4:14 executive summary & hidden functions
6:48 oscillators
16:50 Filter
20:15 Drive
21:51 LFOs
25:24 Modulation
26:58 Arpeggiator
29:08 Sequencer
31:12 Unison and Chord Mode
33:24 envelopes
34:15 Effects
45:21 Final Thoughts

Sequential TAKE 5 // how it sounds in a mix // all synths from this

Sequential TAKE 5 - ONE SYNTH CHALLENGE!

video upload by Alba Ecstasy

"I was talking to Antonio @ Zeedo Shop and he asked me if it could be possible for a track with only the Sequential TAKE 5.
Challenge accepted!

Well... excepting the small part of drums I inserted for a more dramatic effect (DRUMLAB Native).
And I used the Arturia Filter Mini just because I played awful a nice lead sound 😁.
Having the TAKE 5 only for the weekend put an emotional pressure on me!

And more than that, I only used its factory presets, and just adding a couple of effects and some EQing (in the heat of an impro, I may exaggerate sometimes with some freqs)"

Is There An Echo In Here?

video upload by Alex Ball

Black UDO Super 6, Korg Super Drums, Roland System-100m.

"Following on from my 'Compressors Go Squish' video from earlier this year [below], here's a look at using different types of echos, delays and reverbs to process sounds whilst recording.

Hopefully these can give you ideas to try in your own musical productions.

0:00 Intro jam and premise
1:27 Processing Drums
5:00 Processing Guitar
6:17 Making Atmospheres
8:00 The End Result: "Say & Do"
10:31 Summary: Six Tips to Takeaway"

Compressors Go Squish!


"Compressors featured:
Alesis 3630
Empircal Labs Distressor EL8-X (x2)
Vesta Fire SL-200 (unfortunately fell over)