Saturday, August 23, 2025
Elektron Machinedrum 160 BPM Beat
video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto
"Machinedrum Sample Pack
https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
The Elektron Machinedrum, first introduced in the early 2000s, was not simply a drum machine. It was a digital architecture built to generate percussion with surgical precision and metallic sharpness. Its synthesis models produced results that went beyond drum programming, moving into the territory of sound design. Even today, no software plugin has managed to fully replicate its distinctive texture.
This collection captures that uniqueness. Every sample was recorded directly from the Machinedrum itself. No external processing, no layering. What you hear is the circuitry of early Elektron design, distilled into one-shots that highlight the instrument’s raw identity.
The Daleks: EMS VCS3 and Moog Model 10.
video upload by Rhythmicons
"Just a Dalek heartbeat with some other layers from a Dr. Who fanfilm that I've had the pleasure of contributing some sounds for."
Playing Buchla Music Easel & MOOD MKII : Portrait of Authoritarianism 2025-08-23 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"A piece created with Music Easel and MOOD MK II. Synthesizer music composed of modal micro loops and live synth performance.
On the Music Easel, the keyboard is played with occasional use of the arpeggiator, while adjusting portamento and timbral modulation. Reverb is applied with MOOD MK II, which also plays micro loops."
Lighthouse keeper-inspired electronica💡
video upload by Kaseki Hammer
"#dawless #emu #synth #synthesizer #beatmaking #electronicmusic #xl7 #groovebox #dawlessjam #electronica #lofi #chillmusic"
Friday, August 22, 2025
Roland VP-330 | This Synth Made Vangelis Famous… But WHICH Version?
video upload by Andy Whitmore
"🎹 This Synth Made Vangelis Famous… But WHICH Version?
The Roland VP-330 is one of the most iconic vocoders and string machines ever created — made legendary by artists like Vangelis, 10cc, and Vince Clarke. But did the MKI and MKII versions sound the same? In this video, I compare the two side by side — same settings, same riffs, totally different vibe.
From lush choir tones to robotic vocoded phrases, you’ll hear the subtle — and not-so-subtle — differences that make each model unique.
The Roland VP-330, or Vocoder Plus, is one of the unsung heroes of the late '70s to early '80s synth world, being used on hits by the likes of Queen, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Vangelis, and more recently, Dua Lipa.
As the name suggests, the Vocoder Plus combined a vocoder with chorused strings and a synthetic choir sound. Its recent resurgence in popularity has seen an official Roland Boutique recreation, an unofficial Behringer clone, and software emulations try to recreate its classic tones.
The VP-330 was the last and most famous of the Roland string synthesizers, a line that started in 1975 with the release of the Roland RS-101. This early string machine keyboard utilised divide-down technology, meaning that a single oscillator could have its pitch divided down to play any note on the keyboard, allowing polyphony at a much cheaper price point than traditional polyphonic synthesizers. These kinds of synths were named paraphonic.
⚠️ While Vangelis famously used the VP-330, this video doesn’t analyze his exact recordings — it’s a deep listen into the synth itself.
🎧 Best experienced with headphones!
👇 Let me know in the comments: Which version do YOU prefer?
0:00 – Intro
00:36 Queen Radio Ga Ga
00:43 Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
00:50 Stevie Wonder I Just Called to Say I Love You
00:58 - Vangelis Blade Runner
01:10 - How the VP-330 Works
01:52 - Roland VP-330 MKI – Vocoder Sound
01:56 - Roland VP-330 MKII – Vocoder Sound
05:30 – Roland VP-330 MKI - String Sound
05:54 - Roland VP-330 MKII - String Sound
06:17 - Roland VP-330 MKI - Choir Sound
06:42 - Roland VP-330 MKII - Choir Sound
07:07 - Outro"
Oberheim OB-X8 Explorations Vol 2 - Vid 4 of 4
video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds
"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk
The long awaited Explorations Volume 2, follows on from my last instalment of OB-X8 sounds, can you believe it has been 3 years since my last OB-X8 bank?! how time flies!
I am really proud of this bank, it really has been a labour of love with over 300 hours spent crafting this new bank, utilising many of the additional sonic features that OS2.0 brought to the table.
This bank will not disappoint, it is packed with inspirational sounds catering for any genre you prefer.
As always, thank you for checking these out,
and if you decide to grab them, Enjoy!
Scott.
© Scott McAuley. All rights reserved.
#custom #sounds #obx8 #oberheim"
Oberheim OB-X8 Explorations Vol 2 - Vid 3 of 4
video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds
"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk
The long awaited Explorations Volume 2, follows on from my last instalment of OB-X8 sounds, can you believe it has been 3 years since my last OB-X8 bank?! how time flies!
I am really proud of this bank, it really has been a labour of love with over 300 hours spent crafting this new bank, utilising many of the additional sonic features that OS2.0 brought to the table.
This bank will not disappoint, it is packed with inspirational sounds catering for any genre you prefer.
As always, thank you for checking these out,
and if you decide to grab them, Enjoy!
Scott.
© Scott McAuley. All rights reserved.
#custom #sounds #obx8 #oberheim"
AS Vocoder Improvisation – Full Session
video upload by Analogue Solutions
"Here’s the full video session showing an improvised vocoding performance with the Analogue Solutions AS Vocoder. This unit is built into a Colossus Classic, though it’s also available as a standalone module.
Deep, low-pitched speech runs directly into the vocoder, while Oscillator 1 provides the carrier signal.
The AS Vocoder features 12 sets of 4 band-pass filters, with flexible CV routing, muting, and re-patching options. A true sound design powerhouse."
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