Thursday, October 13, 2022
Piano Technology 1990 - 2022 - A personal view by Runningonair
video upload by Runningonair
"In this video I'll be comparing the various piano technologies I've used while I've been doing music. I'll demo all of the devices/software and look at the various problems faced when trying to emulate the piano as a musical instrument.
Title/Closing Track:
Less than Human
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Pw3eJ...
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If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below:
Bandcamp
https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf..."
Let the notes ring out \ Quick Tip
video upload by Omri Cohen
"Want to learn Modular Synthesis? have a look here - https://bit.ly/learnmodular"
ASM Hydrasynth: 64 Arp Presets. Sound Demo, No Talking
video upload by Anton Anru
"'Arp Lines' is a collection of 64 arpeggio presets.
The bank covers a wide range of timbres: warm, deep, dreamy, soft, noisy, bright, dark, distorted, cold, metallic. They will fit many genres, styles, arrangements, and mixes.
📂 Get the soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/asm/
8 Macros let you instantly change the character of the sound: tone, detune, warp, attack and decay, motion.
ModWheel and/or Poly-Aftertouch add expressiveness to the performance.
Highlights:
- Wide range of arp sounds
- Thoroughly set parameters and modulations
- Velocity-sensitive
- Polyphonic aftertouch is used in every preset
- ModWheel adds expression
- 8 Macros with titles
- Unified system of macros assignments
The soundset is suitable for many genres: ambient, electronica, IDM, trip-hop, lounge, downtempo, chill out, new age, cinematic, trance, deep, progressive, techno, industrial, breakbeat, breaks, jungle, drum and bass, dub and many others.
Compatible with all Hydrasynths (Keyboard, Desktop, Deluxe, Explorer).
Make sure you are using the latest firmware.
The bank of the presets is in .hydra format. To upload the presets to the device, use the official ASM Hydrasynth Presets Manager.
This Analog Synth Arrived Broken...
video upload by HAINBACH
"When I first heard the Crumar DS-2 I was enchanted: it sounds absolutely wonderful and is, like most Italian synths, a true player's instrument. I get why Sun Ra dug it so much. But it is a risky synthesizer to buy: according to vintagesynth.com it is one of "the most unreliable on the used market". And mine was no exception. The seller claimed that "you can make music with it" and he was not wrong, even though he did not say it was this messed up. I was very close to sending it back, but then I started really playing it. This is what happened.
Get the tape and book of my DS-2 album 'Tagwerk':
https://industrialcomplexx.bandcamp.c..."
Hainbach is the paradigm of the revaluation of outdated material and the reconditioning of machines destined for other purposes that have nothing to do with sound, although his work as a researcher is currently much broader, his technological mastery is possibly one of the most advanced of our era.
Tagwerk is an album that honours Hainbach's way of working. It is recorded on a Crumar DS-2, an early Italian synthesiser he acquired and which began to malfunction shortly after he started it up, hence the title. This album is about embracing the broken and letting it inspire you. Much of it was recorded in two days, not even daring to open the window or turn off the synthesizer for fear that inspiration would escape or that it would break completely. He recorded 22 tracks in this marathon state, and the ones on this release are the ones that survived. There is a sonic magic in that era that is unsurpassed.
Tagwerk is accompanied by a book that tells the story of this German producer and also discusses many of his machines and working techniques.
EkoTiger Junior Analog Organ Drum
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video upload by StudioSoba
via this auction
Additional DB's Gear Bazaar Listings
Pic of the inside below.
"Vintage analog EKO Tiger Junior organ with rhythm machine from 70s made in Italy.
This one is in top working condition, all keys, buttons, switches, speakers and sliders work. Cosmetically out and inside is excellent clean considering its age and shows few marks and wear tear scratches lines from signs of time and usage and some plastic bent.
It has been serviced added with audio output plug socket, also drums on rhythm machine can be customized parameters from inside panel to get for example more punch on kick bass drum, so there is lot of possibility for modifications like circuit banding to get unique character sounds."
video upload by StudioSoba
via this auction
Additional DB's Gear Bazaar Listings
Pic of the inside below.
"Vintage analog EKO Tiger Junior organ with rhythm machine from 70s made in Italy.
This one is in top working condition, all keys, buttons, switches, speakers and sliders work. Cosmetically out and inside is excellent clean considering its age and shows few marks and wear tear scratches lines from signs of time and usage and some plastic bent.
It has been serviced added with audio output plug socket, also drums on rhythm machine can be customized parameters from inside panel to get for example more punch on kick bass drum, so there is lot of possibility for modifications like circuit banding to get unique character sounds."
ROLAND TR-707 Vintage Drum Machine SN 574855
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via this auction
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
"This unit has been fully serviced and is working perfectly. Unlike many others on the market, it's ready to play, without having to waste time and money on servicing because we already did this for you. This unit has been fully tested and is working great and sounding great. The memory is battery-backed using standard batteries (not included). Standard power supply is included, though its not the one shown in the photo (that's one of the universal adapters we use to test items in the shop). See pics.
sn57485x"
via this auction
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
"This unit has been fully serviced and is working perfectly. Unlike many others on the market, it's ready to play, without having to waste time and money on servicing because we already did this for you. This unit has been fully tested and is working great and sounding great. The memory is battery-backed using standard batteries (not included). Standard power supply is included, though its not the one shown in the photo (that's one of the universal adapters we use to test items in the shop). See pics.
sn57485x"
KORG DSS-1 Sampler Synthesizer SN 003040 w/ Original Box & Floppy Disk Library
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Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
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Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
STAR INSTRUMENTS SYNARE 3 Drum Synthesizer
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via this auction
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
"This unit came to us in relatively poor cosmetic condition, so our tech removed the original paint and applied a clear coat. He also fully restored the insides to make this unit work perfectly and hopefully be more reliable than other Synares out there.
We sold one other silver Synare 3 in the past and it didn't have any labels on it. Our customer asked us if we had a way for him to label the parameters, so we gave a local graphic artist the originals and had him make us a couple sets of stickers. The sticker material is different from the original, but they do the trick. We applied stickers to this unit, though we think it looks better (and more mysterious) without them. We put a lot of time, love and money into this synare and the result is a perfectly working example that's justifiably priced higher than other lesser examples. Plus, who else is selling a silver synare?!"
via this auction
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
"This unit came to us in relatively poor cosmetic condition, so our tech removed the original paint and applied a clear coat. He also fully restored the insides to make this unit work perfectly and hopefully be more reliable than other Synares out there.
We sold one other silver Synare 3 in the past and it didn't have any labels on it. Our customer asked us if we had a way for him to label the parameters, so we gave a local graphic artist the originals and had him make us a couple sets of stickers. The sticker material is different from the original, but they do the trick. We applied stickers to this unit, though we think it looks better (and more mysterious) without them. We put a lot of time, love and money into this synare and the result is a perfectly working example that's justifiably priced higher than other lesser examples. Plus, who else is selling a silver synare?!"
MOOG TAURUS II Vintage Bass Synth Pedals
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via this auction
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
"Synth, pedals and power supply. Meticulously overhauled - a process requiring 16 hours of valuable skilled vintage synth tech time - and way better than the other lower priced ones out there. You get what you pay for. It's like a Rogue but without a keyboard. Instead, you play it with your feet. Or via CV gate.
Here's what our tech did to this T2:
-Removed melted foam layer between front panel and faders and cleaned up. This stuff makes a mess and takes a long time to remove. So annoying and necessary for all Taurus 2s and Rogues.
-Removed slide pots, opened and cleaned and lubed, reinstalled.
-Disassembled, cleaned inside and out.
-Cleaned and lubed key contacts.
-Removed bender and modulation wheels, which were originally yellowed, and bleached them so they'd be white again.
-Replaced felt.
-Replaced rubber feet.
-Replaced terminals for molex connectors (x6)
-Installed new wooden sides.
-Recalibrated VCOs, VCF, VCA
-Replaced original adapter with new one."
via this auction
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
"Synth, pedals and power supply. Meticulously overhauled - a process requiring 16 hours of valuable skilled vintage synth tech time - and way better than the other lower priced ones out there. You get what you pay for. It's like a Rogue but without a keyboard. Instead, you play it with your feet. Or via CV gate.Here's what our tech did to this T2:
-Removed melted foam layer between front panel and faders and cleaned up. This stuff makes a mess and takes a long time to remove. So annoying and necessary for all Taurus 2s and Rogues.
-Removed slide pots, opened and cleaned and lubed, reinstalled.
-Disassembled, cleaned inside and out.
-Cleaned and lubed key contacts.
-Removed bender and modulation wheels, which were originally yellowed, and bleached them so they'd be white again.
-Replaced felt.
-Replaced rubber feet.
-Replaced terminals for molex connectors (x6)
-Installed new wooden sides.
-Recalibrated VCOs, VCF, VCA
-Replaced original adapter with new one."
Sequential Circuits Inc Authorized Dealer Sticker
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via this auction
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
"This is a rare collectable original vintage Sequential Circuits sticker, priced high for a sticker due to rarity cause we can’t even find another one on Google. We have 2 for sale, each with its own listing.
Sticker is around 9x2”."
via this auction
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
"This is a rare collectable original vintage Sequential Circuits sticker, priced high for a sticker due to rarity cause we can’t even find another one on Google. We have 2 for sale, each with its own listing.
Sticker is around 9x2”."
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