V.A.I. - Elka Drummer One Comparison

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

Part 2 here

"We have two Elka Drummer One drum machines in the studio and realised they sounded quite different.
The individual sounds are the same but with various variations in timbre and pitch, some of the rhythm patterns were different too.
We opened them up and saw that they looked a bit different inside, the circuit boards seemed to have been replaced at some point of the production run, quite normal for drum machines of the era.
We tweaked the trim pots until we thought each machine sounded as good as it could and then made this video.
There's a very important trim pot of the power supply on the top machine that changes the over all pitch and brightness of all sounds, one could for sure go deeper in to changing components etc to further optimise the drum sounds but bottom line is that these machines can sound better or worse, depending on ones preferences.

Vintage Audio Institute is a gear vendor and recording facility in Florence, follow us on here for more videos if you like what you see."

Some pics inside the Elka Drummer One are featured.

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Sonicware LIVEN XFM Sound Demo (no talking)

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Buchla System Live Performance

video upload by Jeanie

"Performance setup : Buchla 200e"

Smaller on the Inside! Music Studio Rebuild: A Look at My Latest Setup - Synths, Doctor Who, & More!

video upload by Robert Saint John

"It's my Holiday Special! I have some significant changes coming in the new year, so it was a good time to completely reorganize my studio office. This video is for you if:

- You like gear videos with lots of self-indulgent talking and no music
- You love Doctor Who and sci-fi toys as much as synthesizers, if not more
- You're curious about what gear I have other than my JUPITERs
- You want to see how *not* to acoustically treat a music studio
- You like to count how many times I say 'Ummm...'


Happy Holidays from this studio to yours, and may all of us have a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2022! ~Robert"

Fred's Lab TÖÖRÖ Polysynth w/ Carry Case

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"Fred's Lab TÖÖRÖ 6-voice, 4-part polysynth. Tiny, but lots of features for the size. It's basically 12-bit, so somewhat lo-fi, 90s sounding.

Completely like-new condition, and comes with the custom carrying case. Original owner (bought direct from the maker during their kickstarter)."

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Access Virus TI2 Polar White 37-Key Digital Synthesizer

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"The Access Virus TI2 Polar synthesizer takes the revered Virus TI to the next level, boasting 25% more calculating power, a more robust onboard effects section, a lighter weight, and a completely redesigned housing. At the heart of the Virus TI2 Polar is the new OS3 which comes with new effects - Frequency Shifter, Tape Delay, new Distortions, and Character. What's more, it now includes the enhanced Virus Control 3.0 plug-in, giving you even deeper control of the synthesizer and your many presets. Already a known Ferrari of a synth, expect even more from the Access Virus TI2 Polar."

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Patch of the Week 140: Filter Effect parts from Stickerbush Symphony – Donkey Kong Country 2

video upload by Korg

"Using the wavestate, video game music producer David Wise walks us through the filter effect techniques he used to create 'Stickerbush Symphony' from Donkey Kong Country 2."

Also see Patch of the Week 139: Aquatic Ambience – Donkey Kong Country 1 on wavestate

#33 for Fender Rhodes, Mellotrons, Moog Voyager, Arp 2600, Hammond Organ and Nord Electro 3

video upload by R. Reger

"Original piece for (mostly) analogue keyboards."

Selected Tracks From Synthesizers Demos Vol​.​13

video upload by Nacho Marty Meyer

"high-quality (WAV 24 bit 44.100 Hz) download: https://nacho80.bandcamp.com/album/se...

00:00 01. Ensoniq Mirage DMS-1 - Dancing In My Friends Garage
06:35 02. MFB-NANOZWERG - RAGGARAVER
11:21 03. MFB-NANOZWERG - How Can You Be A Retro Gamer
15:07 04. MFB-NANOZWERG - Busted
17:12 05. MFB-NANOZWERG - Worm Game
19:13 06. MFB-NANOZWERG - Reflections At Dawn
22:53 07. Clavia Nord Rack 2 - все вместе
26:19 08. Clavia Nord Rack 2 - мы победим
28:38 09. Clavia Nord Rack 2 - потерян в городе
30:58 10. Ensoniq ESQ​-​M & Volt ESQ PG - VHS Archives
36:39 11. Casio CZ-5000 - INTRO 5000
37:27 12. Casio CZ-5000 - CZ-FUNK
40:17 13. Casio CZ-5000 - Checking Old Magazines
42:18 14. Casio CZ-5000 - In The Elevator
43:03 15. Casio CZ-5000 - Lurking Around
45:13 16. BONUS 6 - Korg EX-800 - OUTTAKES
55:35 17. BONUS 7 - Yamaha TG33 - OUTTAKES"

Novation 2021 - Holiday Special // Novation Live

video upload by NovationTV

"Join us for the Novation 2021 Holiday Special live stream. -CALC- is joined by fellow Novation product specialists Enrique Martinez, Ehsan Gelsi and Alex Godfrey for an all-star festive fireside chat with a 2021 round-up of all things Novation and electronic music production. Expect some dodgy festive jumpers and the odd virtual gift-giving so bring your own drinks and nibbles, sit back and enjoy."