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The Sound of Imagination - Music And Lights with Moog & Oberheim Synthesizer

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One of my favorite 80s songs by Imagination
'Music And Lights' released in 1982 by R&B Records

I used the Moog Source analog synthesizer for the bass and for the lead sounds.
Additional sounds: Oberheim OB-X analog synthesizer for the e-piano pad and some fx sounds
analog strings: Logan String Melody II stringmachine
external fx

The Oberheim OB-X Synthesizer is one of the big legendary synths in music history. Different in sound to all later OB synths like OB-Xa, OB-8 or the new OB-X8. Here can you find the full OB-X playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The OB-X playlist:"

Moog 960 sequencer (clone) demo

video upload by Zoë Blade

"I muck around on a clone of the Moog 960 Sequential Controller for half an hour, explaining what I'm doing as I patch it up. Casual and cosy!

If you've ever wondered what Giorgio Moroder did in Donna Summer's I Feel Love, or Tangerine Dream with Phaedra, now you know!

Please consider sponsoring me over at https://www.patreon.com/zoeblademusic to support more of this charming wittering."

JPTR-FX Add Violence on synth and drums (no talk)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Add Violence is a fuzz pedal but I prefer the sub-heading from JPTR-FX "Planetary Disorder Unit". With just three knobs and a switch they've managed to create a very tweak-worthy machine. At first I put an EQ in front of it but soon took it away - the pedal does a better job by itself. An EQ after might be better but I haven't got that far yet. I've only been using this for a day and was so impressed by the sound I thought I'd better record it before any of the magic evaporated.
I bought this as a pre-order a few months back and am sorry to say I'm the kind of guy who constantly messages "Are we there yet?" Sorry JPTR-FX, my excuse is I'm keen. In truth I wasn't expecting too much. I've tried a lot of overdrive, distortion and fuzz pedals and at least half of them are woeful on synth. I don't know what it is but some of them do almost nothing except add an annoying insect-like buzz. So I was overjoyed at Add Violence - it loves synths and drum machine. Even better, it's silent. My dearly beloved Dark Glass B3K overdrive fizzes and hisses like crazy, but the Add Violence is silent. And when jamming I was torn between constantly turning up the volume and being worried I was going to vibrate the cones to destruction - this thing can really amplify the low harmonics.
There's still more to explore with this pedal since you can open it open and turn it into an octave fuzz. Until then I hope you enjoy this sample of its powers. I was going to blab and blather on this video but the sound seemed to warn me off - the dirt and filth must remain pure. Instead I added a few sampled quotes just to add a little color. Other than them the sound is as you see it: raw from the DB-01 into the Add Violence and a little delay every now and then from the Boss DM-2W. With the LXR-02 I took one channel from the stereo out into the pedal, the other straight into the DAW, then centred both, so the original dry sound is still there. The on-screen waveform is from the effected channel only.
If you like this format - no talk with a few little sample enhancements - please let me know so I can do more, especially since you're one of the good and true people who've read the full description :)

0:00 Drums 1
2:32 Doom keys
3:46 Drum 2
4:49 Arp
5:18 Pattern 1
5:47 Arp 2
6:31 Doom keys 2
7:22 Drum variations
8:25 Pattern 2

Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove
Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

SH 01 Gaia Hidden 16 Channel MIDI synth engine

video upload by O.Z. Hall

"Although the Gaia's 16 channel General MIDI synth engine is well documented, most people are simply unaware that it exists. This video explains / explores the capabilities of the General Midi synth engine within the SH-01 Gaia keyboard. This engine responds to MIDI messages on all 16 MIDI channels. This is in addition to the main Virtual Analog (VA) synth engine which is driven from the local keyboard.

Here's my previous answer to 'where are drums coming from'?
There is a General Midi sound engine in the Gaia, in addition to the Virtual Analog (VA) synth (VA is the main focus of instrument). This sound engine responds on all 16 channels, including MIDI channel 10 (the standard drum channel). The default preset on channel 10 is the drum kit you hear in the video. The Arturia Beatstep Pro is sending the MIDI note on channel 10 to create the drum patterns."

Custom Racked EMS Synthi Hi-Fli Guitar Synth

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This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

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E-MU Systems Emax I 61-Key 8-Voice 12-Bit Sampler (Model 1000)

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"Tested great working condition, these machines still hold a special place in production (even in 2023!). Includes boot disk and AC power cable."

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Red & Grey Roland SH-101s w/ Gig Bags & Shoulder Straps

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Gray is SN 278514

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Moog Memorymoog Synthesizer SN 2869

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"Big, beautiful, and divine sounds abound from this clean & crisp Moog Memorymoog!

Just off a full service and restoration from Double Heart Audio, who are not only excellent synth technicians but have a special love for the Memorymoog, specifically. No previous mods or funky repairs to undo — this was a prime example for exactly what we wanted to achieve and it came out beautifully.

The entire synth was overhauled, including a full electrolytic recap, among other preventative and restorative measures. Everything is clean, the display is 100%, all 6 voices are tuned, and it’s fully calibrated. It’s also running smoother, quieter, and a whole lot cooler thanks to the custom PSU designed and installed by DHA (and it’s about 8 lbs lighter).

The last thing anyone wants to hear when looking for the right Memorymoog for reliable studio use and collection is “all original”. Finding a good tech locally for these is challenging, expensive, and usually comes with a very long lead time. This one is ready to go."

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