1983 Yamaha DX7 with original factory data cartridge 1 and 2 - playing all 128 sounds 1080p

Published on Jan 4, 2016 REWO_Channel

"A demo of all the preset sounds of the 2 standard delivered factory data cartridges with 64 sounds each divided in section A and B

Number 1 consisted of:
A: Master Group
B Keyboard & Plucked Group

Number 2:
A: Orchestral & Percussive Group
B: Synthcomplex & Effects Group"

Too late EBM session

Published on Jan 4, 2016 Jedi Meister

"Minimal EBM Session using my new Razmasynth Shibuya as a Master Clock.

Gear used:
Razmasynth Shibuya
Razmasynth VIII
Korg Volca Beats
4MS Pingable Envelope Generator
Doepfer A-110
Doepfer A-135
Doepfer A-199
Synthrotek NAND

No Post-Processing done. Fully analog sound."

DSP Synthesizers Announces The R-606 Drum Synthesizer Chip

Published on Jan 4, 2016 Dr Korg

"Testing a single chip drum synth from www.dspsynth.eu

The R-606 is a vintage drum kit in a 28-pin DIP.

It features 7 polyphonic drum sounds and 6 analog level inputs.

Sounds are virtual analog modelled for a true vintage sound.

The chip can be ordered for $45 including international shipping.

Order the R-606 drum chip [PayPal order link]"

dsp-D4 DIY Drum Synthesizer Demo Video

Published on Jan 4, 2016 Dr Korg

"Testing a single chip drum synth from www.dspsynth.eu"

The dsp-D4 is based on the Boss DR-55.

Kawai / Teisco S-100P Vintage Monophonic Synth with Aftertouch SN K-3715

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"Highly sought-after and rare analogue performance synth with great sounding built-in flanger and spring reverb. The real strength of this synth is how expressive you can be due to the assignable aftertouch.

The S100P is often likened to the Arp Pro Soloist made famous by Tony Banks of Genesis fame, in fact the S100P aftertouch system was manufactured under license from ARP. The aftertouch can be routed to several destinations simultaneously, including pitch bend up/down, filter, vibrato amount and "growl" and the sensitivity is adjustable to suit your playing style.

This example is in perfect working order and it has just been professionally serviced by James Walker of Synth Repair Services so you can be confident that everything works perfectly. As part of the service James has fitted a brand new all-important aftertouch sensor as these tend to harden with age. The new one means you wont have to press hard to activate it.

Cosmetically the synth is in very nice condition for its age with just a few light scratches and some peeling of the veneer on the wooden end panels..."

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Roland MKS-70 Super JX Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN T83517

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Xanadu Moog Solo - Rush

Published on Jan 4, 2016 Eric Mauro

"My right hand is playing the Moog solo while my left hand is playing the 12-string guitar accompaniment as a synth sequence."

Unboxing Roland Boutique JU-06 - Juno 106 synthesizer

Published on Jan 3, 2016 Vivien F.o.p

"A simple short video of the Roland Boutique JU-06 Juno 106 Synthesizer module being taken out of it's box for the first time.
The alkaline batteries have an average life of 2 Hours, I recommend to use mini-USB!
I made the soundtrack with the ju-06 (and drum with the tr-8).
You can find the sound list here : http://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pd..."

Synth of the Eighties - the Yamaha DX7 digital FM synthesizer 1983 (1080p)

Published on Jan 4, 2016 REWO_Channel

"A little spacey demo of the Yamaha DX7 with some reverb and delay which makes the sounds really shine."

New Radical Frequencies VCF 1 Eurorack Module

Published on Jan 4, 2016 Kri Samadhi

"Radical Frequencies VCF 1 eurorack modular synth"

Two New Prototype Modules From Abstract Data Coming to NAMM

via @abstractdatabiz

"New year... New gear... Two of the prototypes Abstract Data will be demoing at NAMM 2016. More news soon..."

http://www.abstractdata.biz/

Razmasynth Shibuya [Modular Synthesizer Session, Minimal Techno]

Published on Jan 4, 2016 Jedi Meister

"Minimal Techno Session using my new Razasynth Shibuya as a Master Clock

Gear used:
Razmasynth Shibuya
Razmasynth VIII
Korg Volca Beats
4MS Pingable Envelope Generator
Music Thing Modular – Turing Machine Random Sequencer
Little Dieter
Doepfer A-110
Doepfer A-132
Doepfer A-135
Doepfer A-199

No Post-Processing done. Fully analog sound."

Mystic Circuits - VERT

Published on Jan 4, 2016 DivKidVideo

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Had loads of fun with this one patching up some more harmonic / chordal patches to jam with and also drums. Letting the onboard counter spit out multiple gates depending on the voltage at the input is great. Rather than a simple comparator or CV level reader you can get multiple gate outputs at the same time. Which is cool for stacking drum sounds. Any questions as always - leave a comment and I'll get back to you."

Note Mystic Circuits was previously Circuit Shamen. I created a new Mystic Circuits channel label below for future posts.

Haken Continuum Fingerboard Melody Improvisation Soundtrack

Published on Jan 4, 2016 cuckoomusic .

"I'm currently finishing work on an animated short. I'm done with the animation, and now working with the soundtrack. I've long thought about using the Continuum Fingerboard as an important part of the soundtrack. And now finally I'm beginning to see where it fits in. This is just improvisations. A necessary part before finding the balance between melody, story, mood, and letting the film speak without letting the music get in the way."

Tracktion BioTek - New Organic Virtual Instrument from Wolframe Franke & Taiho Yamada

"This is a selection of demos from the new Tracktion BioTek virtual synthesizer. Each cue was performed live using a single BioTek patch in order to demonstrate the playability and expressiveness of the instrument. Wolfram Franke's powerful synth engine completely transforms sound between nature and technology via the central XY controller. It was an honor and pleasure to direct sound development for this project, and to contribute what I consider to be some of my best sound design work to date.

Special thanks to the entire BioTek sound design team, including Wolfram, Mike Wall, Sendy, justin3am, and Randy Lee. Check out electronic music from Wolfram Franke, Sendy and justin3am here on SoundCloud:

@wolfram-franke
@sendy
@justin3am"

Wolframe Franke was previously with Waldorf. He was the developer behind Largo, PPG Wave 2.V & 3.V, Attack and Steinberg's V1. He also created Stroke Machine for the iPad.

Taiho Yamada was the Project Manager and Head of Sound Design at Alesis. He worked on the QuadraSynth, QS series, A6 Andromeda, Ion, Micron, and the Fusion HD workstations. He was also the man behind the M-Audio Venom.

Anyone know who the girl with the whisky bottle is? [Update: it's Kristina Childs who designed the UI for BioTek. Thanks to Lima in the comments for the info and Anonymous for the link!]

You'll find more info on Tracktion's BioTek on their website here. They also have a Micro Synth Pack.

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Star Wars Theme Played on a Yamaha Electone

「スター・ウォーズ」メドレー 【 STAR WARS 】 エレクトーン演奏

Published on Dec 31, 2015 826aska

"間違いはありますが、お許しを。
STAGEAパーソナル・シリーズ (グレード5～3級) Vol.46 鷹野雅史5"

Repurposing Guitar FX for Modular Synthesis

Thought this was pretty cool. Via David Kronemyer:

"I've recently noticed that there are a lot of interesting new FX for guitars, and wondered if they could be repurposed for modular synthesis. I got busy over the holidays racking some of them up, and here's the result. The answer is "yes" and they add considerable tonal variety and coloration. Mainly they can be inserted at the end of the signal chain, however, I discovered that you could provoke interesting outcomes elsewhere, e.g. modulating filters and LFOs. There is an impedance mismatch between the guitar FX and the modular synthesizer, but it turned out to be not a big deal - it can be accommodated simply by adjusting gain at strategic points in the circuit. In one or two cases I used a 10/4 box to optimize levels. My intention is to continue onwards with this project. I posted some more pix on Pinterest under Sentience Studio - Modular Synthesizers."

Atomic Studio Command Center

A couple of pics of the Atomic Studio Command Center. Click through for the full write-up.

The gear: "​The AW-1600 recorder is now next to the Pro 2,and these two pieces are now the center of the entire setup. Gear by (Modular) Synthesizers.com, STG Soundlabs, SSL, krisp1, Evaton Technologies, EMW, Corsynth Modular Synths, Voltergeist Modules, Analog Craftsman, and Moon Modular. (Keys) Dave Smith Instruments MEK and Pro 2, KORG King Korg. (Signal Generators) Hewlett Packard, RCA, B&K, Eico. (Recorders) Yamaha AW1600, Pioneer and Telex tape. (Misc) Akai Professional, Moog, MOTU, Lexicon, E-mu, ART, Zoom, Korg, Behringer, Line 6, Strymon."

DSP Synthesizers dsp-L8 Latin Perc Chip Goes Open Source

via DSP Synthesizers

"The source code to the dsp-L8 Latin Percussions chip is now avaliable for download.

The code runs unmodified on any Arduino Uno/Nano or on a standalone ATmega with 32Kb or more flash."

The Final Thingamagoop 3000 Prototype PCB

via @drbleep

"The final Thingamagoop 3000 prototype PCB has arrived. Once it's fully tested production can begin."

http://bleeplabs.com

DSI prophet-6 : playing with monophonic sequence

Published on Jan 4, 2016 Masaki Takada

Novation Circuit Review by tarekith

Published on Jan 4, 2016 tarekith

"Overview and review of the Novation Circuit groovebox and the Isotonik synth editor. For more, visit innerportalstudio.com"

http://us.novationmusic.com/circuit/circuit

VOLTLIFE: Demora "Superswarm" patch

Published on Jan 3, 2016 voltlife

"A custom patch that turns Demora into a fat swarm or super-saw type of digital oscillator."

V-F! VHS PRESENTS: OCTATRACK / MICRO GRANNY / BIM

Published on Jan 4, 2016 Virtual Flannel

"Virtual Flannel performs live to tape in studio with his machines the Elektron Octatrack, Bastl Micro Granny and Oto Machines BIM."

Glitch & Blips

Published on Jan 4, 2016 Old Beats

Moog Voyager - Drone Bass
Moog Little Phatty - Bass
Moog Mother 32 - Bubbles & Blips
DSI Evolver - Synth Drum
DSI Prophet 08 - Moving Pad
Roland Alpha Juno - Lead
Novation Bass Station 2 - Synth Seq.
Yamaha TX 81 Z - Glitch
Novation Drum Station - 808 Kit
EHX Small Stone on Voyager
TC Electronic Flashback
TC Electronic M 350
TC electronic Hall of Fame
Alesis SmashUp - Insert on Mixer out
Mixer Hallen & Heath
Sequenced with Albleton Live Midi Only

Dragonborn Alphasyntauri Synthesizer

Published on Jan 3, 2016 Heimðallr Himinbjörg

"Just me playing Dragonborn on the Alphasyntauri which is a weird little synth. I do not own this song I am just playing credit goes to the copyright holder."

An Alpha Syntauri demo.

Multivox MX-65 Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 567631 w/ SP-88 Keyboard Amp

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"49 full size key synthesizer, Pitch section has tuning control with high, mid, low transpose switch, On/off volume control switch, Filter section has clavicord, honky tonk, piano, string, brass and organ switch, Envelope section has delay, intensity and speed faders, Ensemble section has 1, off and 2 selection switch, P-88 Multivox amplifier head has 2 channels, Channel 1 for keyboard has 1/4" high and low inputs/outputs, Channel 2 for instrument has same features, Each channel has volume, treble, midrange and bass faders, Minor scuffs, scratches and wear, SP-88 cabinet has (2) piezo tweeters and (1) 15" heavy duty speaker, Great sounding and playing vintage synthesizer keyboard and amp combo!"

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Ensoniq Fizmo with Original Box & Regulator Fix

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"In the box was the synth, original packing and manual and a MC7805 voltage regulator. Had no idea why this was in there until I did a little research. Opened up the Fizmo and the voltage regulator modification has been done. Looks to be in excellent condition..."

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Korg MonoPoly SN 379511 with Midipoly MIDI

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"The synth has had the Midipoly midi kit installed. This is the superior kit to install in your MonoPoly as the specification is great and it is non invasive, so no holes were drilled in the synth as part of the installation. Check out the midipolis website for more details."

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Module Demo - MD-003 Paws Filter - Low Pass Tambers

Published on Jan 3, 2016 Frank Murder

"This video is about MD-003 Paws Filter. The Paws is a quad multi mode filter designed by Mario Volkel, based on the wasp filter design.

It has jumpers on the back to select a filter type for each of the four filters.

This demo features a single channel in lowpass mode.

Only 10 PCB sets were made and this is the first one built, it was built by Mario himself and has a unique black faceplate with some graphic anomalies.

If you are interested in Mario´s designs have a look at his webpage:
http://www.monopol-design.co.uk"

Not this is the first monoPol-Design post on the site. We have a new maker on the site.

Roland Jupiter-80 - demo of main sound categories

Published on Jan 3, 2016 SynthMania

Roland Jupiter-80 - demo of main sound categories (part 2 of 2)

Polymoog 203a and vintage Moog 12 Stage Phaser (by Synthpro

Published on Jan 4, 2016 synthpro

"Hi everyone,

This is just a video I put together to show how the vintage moog phaser sounds with a polymoog. This is a Phaser I bought as a none working unit and just recently repaired, still needs some preventive maintenance done to it as well as a calibration but could not resist playing around with it and figured I would share.

There will be a much more detailed demo of the phaser itself soon .

All the best and thanks for watching and the support!
Jareth"

Rupert Lally - Day One: making music with modular synthesizer, percussion and hosehold objects

Published on Jan 3, 2016 rupertlally

Some modular synth talk with Rupert Lally .

"Behind the scenes look at the modular synthesizer, percussion instruments and household objects used to create 'Day One'.

'Day One' is available to download from 15.01.2016 from
rupertlally.bandcamp.com"

Video playlist:

1. Rupert Lally - Day One: making music with modular synthesizer, percussion and hosehold objects
2. 1st test of Tides Parasite
3. ALM Busy Circuits Dinky's Taiko first experiment
4. Double Andore as Sound source
5. 1st test with ALM SBG
6. Modular slide guitar gamelan
7. Meta sequencer 1st patch

Roland Alpha Juno 1 - Filter Sweeps - MIDIVERSE - TV - MVM#19

Published on Jan 4, 2016 MIDI-VERSE TV

"Welcome to MIDIVERSE - TV! On this episode of Midiverse Mondays we'll be checking out the filter section on a Roland HS-10 (Alpha Juno 1). You might be wonder why I have an additional MIDI controller keyboard in front of the synth. Well there are a few things to mention about that, the first being that the HS-10's keyboard is not velocity sensitive, however it will accept velocity messages via MIDI. Since our M-Audio Axiom sends out velocity data, that handles that. I'm also running a software editor called 'AU300' on via Ableton Live, which the Axiom 61 is mapped to control. This is how we're able to access the parameters shown in this video such as filter cutoff, resonance, ect."

Korg Volca Beats : Break & hip hop beats !!!

Published on Jan 4, 2016 Todd Smith

"This video will give you a closer look on how I use the Korg Volca Beats during my more break / hip hop oriented beats . The Korg Volca Beats Stutter mode is AMAZING at the right tempo / settings . It's all bout finding sweet spots . I'll have a FULL tutorial very soon on the Korg Volca Beats , keep a eye out !!!"

TechDiff - Jamuary

Published on Jan 2, 2016 Dave TechDiff

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Tom Oberheim Two Voice Pro & Studio Electronics Sensei Hybrid System

Published on Jan 3, 2016 Kaitlyn Smith

www.kaitlynaureliasmith.com https://twitter.com/kaitlynaurelia
Video shot by Sean Hellfritsch - https://twitter.com/shellfritsch

YAMAHA DX1 FM Synthesizer with Original Hardcover Owners Manual

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Some fun history via the seller:

"I purchased this DX-1 in a music store 25 years ago in 1991. I had gone into the shop to sell a guitar to have money for Christmas presents, saw the DX and flipped out. Weeks later I went back and was able to put it on layaway. Every week I would go in to make a payment and play with it for an hour or so. I called Yamaha for a manual and the lady on the phone said, “You have a what!!!??? Do you have any idea what this originally sold for?” I was a sheepish 24yo w/o a clue; she told me $13,900 and sent me a photocopied user manual for free. I reprinted it on parchment at Kinko’s, had it hard bound, and embossed with the DX logo in gold leaf. This was $130 (the book is pictured and included in the sale) as well as a new power cord (thank you eBay) and the original custom Anvil. (I re-foamed the case years ago and it is still in great condition)...

A little blurb about the DX1...

The DX-1, designed in 1983, has 5 microprocessors and 13 circuit boards. The wooden, full weighted-action keyboard assembly is immense, taking up about 65% of the space inside the enclosure. Underneath the keyboard are seven circuit boards that comprise the polyphonic aftertouch system managed by one of the processors. The aftertouch data is sent to the dual-DX voice engine where it modifies specific operator attributes according to the settings in the edit menu.

The DX-1 is bi-timbral: it has two 6-operator DX voice engines, each controlled by its own dedicated CPU. This is equivalent to two DX-7’s with the added capabilities of the performance-pair settings. The DX engines use the same OP-S and EG-S custom chipset, a 12-bit DAC and 4-BIT DAC reference voltage prescaler. Each DX engine has its own front panel volume expression pedals controls, as well as a 5th-order low pass filter to remove digital waveform clock noise.

The DX-1 is built in a manner that is rarely seen in synthesizers today. It is literally built like a tank from a heavy-gauge steel chassis, rosewood enclosure, custom frame pieces, heavy duty power supply and about 8,000 electronic components. It weighs 112.5 lbs and close to 200 lbs in its flight case."

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ANALOG RYTM

Published on Jan 3, 2016 darkpoem9

"Uploaded my own analog sounds into the AR: just playing live with the filters and LFO."

Phrygian Dub Duo'

Published on Jan 3, 2016 Ebotronix

Roland HPD 15 D Beam to Pitch CV,SM glide,Quantimator',VCO²
Doepfer R2m CV out,SM glide ,Quantimator² ,VCO²
+ ~ -

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Roland Jupiter 6 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer w/ Europa Upgrade SN 514917

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"Excellent condition Roland Jupiter 6, serial number 514917. All knobs and sliders are present and work properly. All six voices work perfectly. This one has the coveted Europa upgrade - a long list of improvements including additional arpeggiator modes, random patch generator, midi enhancements, ability to store patches/presets in flash memory - please visit Synthcom’s website for more information..."

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Access Virus TI Polar 37 Key Synthesizer w/ Pelican 1650 Case

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Serge modular drone

Published on Jan 3, 2016 Chris David

6 Days Oh Happineness

Published on Jan 3, 2016 snipz

"Third track of the festive season, this one was another quick patch loosely based on a Doepfer PLL sequence running through Rings. For the first time I've used a clocked SH101 sequence too, the sound just fitted straight into the mix."

The Digital Samurai (Moog Mother-32,Reface CS,JU-06,JX-03,TB-3,ES2)

Published on Jan 3, 2016 Metatron's Cube

"The last and final form of this track. Small tweaks to the sounds here and there. Thanks for watching and listening!
download@ https://soundcloud.com/miles-baskett/...
Gear pile:
Korg Electribe Sample -Drums(Master clock, start/stop control of both Beatstep Pro's, and the TB-3's)
Roland TB-3 -Bass line(midi out and audio out to JX-03)
Roland TB-3 -Highs(midi out and audio out to JU-06)
Roland Boutique JX-03
Roland Boutique JU-06
Beatstep Pro (Left side controls Mother-32)
Beatstep Pro (Right side controls Reface CS)
Moog Mother-32 (Strymon BigSky -Bloom setting)
Yamaha Reface CS
Behringer Eurorack Pro mixer
BBE MaxCom
Behringer Ultragain Pro tube pre-amp
M-audio M-track audio interface
Audacity (recording)
Presonus One (Mastering)
Slate Digital VTM, VMR, VBC, VCC(for added noise)"

Nice pads in Eurorack with the TipTop audio Time Fabric card for Z-DSP

Published on Jan 3, 2016 Nicolas Lévy

"Taking a single saw patch and turning it into a nice pad with pitch shift and delay thanks to the Time Fabric card for Z-DSP.
Rhythm by the Zularic Repetitor and a few TipTop 808 modules filtered by the WMD/SSD Pole Zero.
Rene sequences MI Rings + Piston Honda mk2 in an Optomix, then Modcan Dual Delay."

Serge modular & Eventide Space rythmic patch

Published on Jan 3, 2016 Chris David

Custom KORG MicroKORG with Angled Front Panel

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"Rock Solid modified MicroKorg includes microphone and power supply.

1/2" Red Oak finished

This mod makes the microKorg MUCH easier to use - no more hunching over the keyboard trying to read the selector knob guide.

There is some discoloration at the battery compartment (shown) but this was cleaned up and there was no effect on internal components. It is cosmetic discoloration only.

The Korg itself is held into the cradle with 4 screws on each side which are easy to remove if you want to disassemble. (if you want to paint, etc.)

There are 4 finish nails holding the end-boards to the bottom runner on each side. These are visible, but are sanded smooth. The ends were not glued so these could theoretically be removed as well. The finish nails were driven into pre-drilled holes.

This is fully functioning and is a nice solid piece -"

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Blue PE Minisonic

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"Practical Electronics Minisonic analog synth.

These synths were constructed from schematics in the practical electronics magazine and are quite rare. This one uses the PCB that was available from the magazine.

This is being sold as spares or repair because VCO 1 is not functioning correctly, it can be heard but is not responding to the controls on the panel. VCO 2 is working as are the envelope generators. I am unable to test the filter and ring modulator because I have lost the patch cables. There is also a tear in one of the speakers.

I have copies of the magazine articles with schematics so this is probably and easy fix for someone with the right knowledge."

GeoSynths Ep3 - Strymon DIG Pedal on Synthesizers.

Published on Jan 3, 2016 GEOSynths

"Using a Strymon DIG pedal on both a Dreadbox Erebus and a Moog Sub 37. While I do have a Strymon Timeline and Eventide H9 (and many more delays) I really like the sound I get from the DIG pedal."