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PlantsSystem-Kokyu

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"Kokyu was made with a Prophet-5 and two iProphets.
The iProphet is a clone of the Prophet-VS.
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video upload by Richard DeHove

"A few years back almost all my hardware was modular gear. A beautiful 15u all-black monster. A wondrous thing it was with a most fetching array of clock-synced lights. Problem was I never made any music with it. It was lots of fun arranging the modules though. I still have about 80hp left of a few favorites I couldn't part with: Interstellar Radio, the Erica LFOs and some utilities.

I mention this because the Syntrx II is often described as a modular system in a box. Sections are "patched" via the matrix. I've had the Syntrx for an embarrassingly long time and never done anything with it other than admire its good looks. In fact I sold my OB-6 to help pay for it. Yet somehow it just hasn't called.

So here's my first attempt at coherent sound. It took a day to get going. Figuring how to clear the matrix and patch anything took several hours. A couple of hours after that and we have this. It's not much. I tried to get a stereo field happening - and succeeded briefly - then somehow lost it. I was also getting excellent low rubber resonance swells but somehow lost them as well by the time I was ready to record. I battled for quite a while to stop overloading the filter and that seems to have worked.

So I certainly wouldn't say it's easy to get going. Of course that's just me. So far there's nothing here that other reasonably deep synths couldn't do. I know the Syntrx can go way deeper, but I don't want to just make random complex noise. Perhaps the question is how complex can you get while staying somewhat musical? And where is your own subjective boundary of music?

I wasn't going to upload this as I wasn't very happy with it, but then I thought its value is as an example of a 'first try' with a complex machine.

As usual there is no processing or effects other than what you see - the Syntrx itself. The only other element are the vocal samples which are taken from one of my favorite B-grade sci-fi movies: The Time Travellers (1964). It has an excellent score btw.

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

Pro-Refurbished Korg Trident with MIDI For Sale - Final Systematic Goodbye Test

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"Quality control is of utmost importance when selling meticulously refurbished vintage gear, so we conduct multiple systematic tests along the way. This video shows the final systematic post-sale test of this Korg Trident with MIDI that we spent way too many hours on, but the end result is a Trident that works perfectly, unlike most. We’re gonna miss this one!

Buy vintage gear that works like new at tonetweakers.com"

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Korg Kaossilator Pro+ Phrase Synthesizer/Looper SN 014199

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Access - Virus TI 61 Key Synthesizer

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Moog - Little Phatty Tribute Edition

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Korg 770 Analog Synthesizer SN 770299

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"Korg 770 Analog Synthesizer from the late 1970’s. The power is USA 117 Volt. This synth is in very good condition. It is 100% functional and in calibration. All functions have been thoroughly tested side by side with another Korg 770. This testing was done to prove proper operation and calibration between two units.

This Korg 770’s circuitry is 100% original and has not been modified or repaired."

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Kawai R-50 III 🔥 Rare Industrial Drum Machine Only Released in Japan

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"'I had never seen an R50 version III before.' - Jim Atwood, Professional Musician and Synth Tech in Japan.

If you go to Kawai's website you'll see there's no official mention of this drum machine ever existing. I thought for the longest time the rare Japanese-only release of the R-50 was a myth. In fact the only consistent comment you'll hear about this drum machine is that it's rare.

Now it's here at Vulture Studios!

The R-50 iii has all three eproms released for the Kawai R series of drum machines (R-100, R-50, R-50e) in one unit without the need to mod it to change the eprom sounds.

Common wisdom is that basically all the old Wax Trax industrial records from bands like Ministry, Front 242, Front Line Assembly and KMFDM used the Kawai R-50e drum samples, they have that classic industrial 12-bit sound.

In this video, we take a look at the Kawai R-50 III drum machine - a classic piece of electronic music hardware that has been used on countless records across a range of genres. We'll explore the features and functionality of the R-50 III, and delve into the history of this iconic instrument.

First, we'll give a brief overview of the R-50 III's capabilities and take a tour of the interface. We'll demonstrate how to create beats using the machine's 48 onboard drum sounds and explore its editing capabilities, including step sequencing and pattern chaining. We'll also showcase some of the R-50 III's unique features, such as its ability to adjust the tone and decay of each individual sound.

Next, we'll dive into the history of the R-50 III, tracing its origins back to the early 1980s when Kawai first began producing drum machines. We'll explore the evolution of the R-50 series and examine how the R-50 III differs from its predecessors, the R-50 and R-50e.

Along the way, we'll touch on some of the notable artists and genres that have utilized the R-50 III in their music, from 80s synth-pop to 90s hip-hop to modern-day techno. We'll also discuss the impact that the R-50 III has had on electronic music production and how it continues to influence musicians today.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the world of drum machines, this video is sure to provide valuable insights and inspiration. So sit back, relax, and join us on a journey through the history of the Kawai R-50 III."

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Note this appears to be the first post to feature pics of the R50 III. It was featured in a couple of sample packs by Goldbaby featured in previous posts here.

I found Vulture Culture's video above doing a quick search on YouTube.

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