Relive the '90s with the Roland JD800: Factory Presets

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Roland JD-800 - ALL FACTORY PRESETS

The Roland JD-800 is a digital synthesizer that was manufactured between 1991 and 1996. It features many knobs and sliders for patch editing and performance control — features that some manufacturers, including Roland, had been omitting in the name of streamlining since the inception of the Yamaha DX7. The JD-800 thus became very popular with musicians who wished to take a hands-on approach to patch programming. The introduction in the manual states that Roland's intention with the JD-800 was to "return to the roots of synthesis".

Technology
The JD-800 employs Linear Arithmetic synthesis (introduced and made famous by the Roland D-50), which combines sample playback with digital synthesis. The JD-800 has 108 built-in waveforms, which can be expanded via PCM cards. The waveforms span a variety of categories such as analog synthesizers, acoustic instruments, and voices. Many of these waveforms are very short and are used primarily for the attack portion of a sound, while longer ones are used for the sustained part of a sound. The JD-800 was Roland's first instrument to have its core presets developed entirely in the United States, under a short-lived branch of its R&D-LA office in Culver City, California. The core sampled waveforms and factory presets of the JD-800 were created by Eric Persing.

A patch, or single sound, in the JD-800 consists of up to four tones. As every tone consists of an almost completely independent synthesizer voice, a patch could be considered a combination of up to four different synthesizers. In Single mode the JD-800 plays one patch at a time, but in Multi mode it is possible to play five different patches over MIDI, plus a "special" patch. The special patch has different waveforms assigned to the 61 different keys on the keyboard, so is used for drums and percussion sounds. The JD-800 has one effects section. In Single mode, seven effects can be used simultaneously, in series, so all tones in a patch go through the same effects. In Multi mode, three effects can be used at the same time, with all patches sharing the same effects, though any of the patches can be routed to bypass the effects.

A Guy Called Gerald
Coldcut
Gary Barlow
Jean-Michel Jarre
Rick Wakeman
Tony Banks

64 Factory Patches

Timecodes

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Roland MKS80 Sounds including Tweaking - Full Length Video!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Andy experiments on this amazing fully analog synth. Hear the warm sounds pulse through you & get a feel of what it was like to work in a studio 30 years ago!

Andy goes through the sounds he used during the 1990s & tweak them to make them usable - as he did on the sessions."

THE MOST BORING VIDEO EVER MADE! - Yamaha CS80 - 24 minutes of Boredom!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

Andy's title, not mine. Personally I enjoy videos like this.

"1st cut of a boring video!

The most annoying video in the World!

Yamaha CS80 video uncut!"

The Classic Oberheim OB-8 - Basic Programming Tutorial - Updated

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"The Classic Oberheim OB-8 - Basic Programming Tutorial

The Oberheim OB-8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by Oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. As the fourth product in the OB-series of polyphonic compact synthesizers, the OB-8 was the successor to the OB-Xa. The number of production was about 3,000 units.

The OB-8 features eight-voice polyphony, two-part multi-timbrality, a 61-note processor-controlled piano keyboard, sophisticated programmable LFO and envelope modulation, two-pole and four-pole filters, arpeggiator, external cassette storage, MIDI capability and 120 memory patches, 24 bi-timbral patches, and used the Z80 CPU. The musician's interface also consists of two pages of front panel programmable controls, left panel performance controls and a set of foot pedals and switches.

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Yamaha CS50 - the most underrated synth! Famous Presets & Programming

video upload by Andy Whitmore



"Recorded at Greystoke Studio - Dry. Feb 2024

The CS-50 was released just ahead of its famous big brothers, the CS-60 and CS-80. The CS-50 looks like a scaled-down version of the monstrous CS-80, and it is! This will benefit those who crave the famous classic Yamaha synth sound without the struggle of lugging around the 215 pound CS-80!

The CS-50 weighs in at about 100 pounds. The CS-50 is also just 4-voice polyphonic, and lacks the quality weighted 61-note keyboard of the CS-80. The CS-50 has just a 49-note standard keyboard. It does feature pressure (aftertouch) sensitivity route-able to several destinations, however.

The CS-50's sound is unmistakably related to other classic CS-series synthesizers. At just four voices with one osc. per voice and lacking warm filters (at just 12dB/oct) the CS-50's sound can be thin.

There are 13 preset sounds of various instruments and synth sounds but, unfortunately, no on-board memory storage for your edited presets. At its low street price, the CS-50 makes a great way to get your hands on these classic sounds without going broke! It's too bad their tuning is just as unstable as the other CS-series synths.

It's housed in a built-in travel-case like the other (big) CS-synths. It's been used by Men Without Hats and Herbie Hancock.

1977 – 1980.

Watch me bring that sound back to life!🎹🕺 "

Discovering the Roland SH1000: Pros, Cons & Famous Users

video upload by Andy Whitmore

0:00 - Introduction & History
1:06 – Wind, Noise, Modulation, Tremolo
4:35 – Presets
5:27 – Live Panel, Bass Modulation & Tremolo
6:51 – Bass with Glide
7:24 – Imagination “Just an Illusion” Bass
8:40 – Filter Resonance Modulation

"In this video, we are going to get into the fascinating world of the legendary Roland SH1000 synthesizer. Join us as we explore its extraordinary features, uncover the pros and cons, and even discover some famous users who have embraced this iconic instrument.

Throughout our exploration, we will also shed light on the concept of the SH1000’s 2 Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) and how they contribute to the unique sound of the SH1000.

Whether you're a seasoned musician or simply intrigued by the world of synthesizers, this video is sure to provide valuable insights and knowledge.

So, if you're ready to learn more about the history, functionality, and impact of the Roland SH1000, hit that play button and prepare to be amazed! Don't forget to like and share this video with your fellow music enthusiasts. Let's celebrate the brilliance of this timeless synthesizer together.

The SH-1000, introduced in 1973, was the first instrument produced by Roland, and probably one of the first compact affordable keyboard synthesizers in all of Japan. It was designed to complement a home organ. Above its keyboard is a wooden sheet music stand. Organ-style coloured preset selector tabs are located below the keyboard. All the extra parameter controls are located to the left of the keyboard.

The SH-1000 is a monophonic analog synth with a single oscillator feeding a lowpass filter, an ADSR envelope, and two LFOs. It features 10 Preset sounds, but they are pretty weak. Fortunately you can create your own sounds for some really great mono-synth bass, lead, percussion and FX sounds. Basic square, ramp and pulse-width waveforms are available from the oscillator and the LFOs have sine, square and sample+hold. It has a terrific ‘Growl’ and ‘Wow’ effect for a pretty scary analog sound. It also features white noise, pink noise, portamento, octave transposition and a Random Note Generator. Although there is no user memory, unique sounds can still be quickly recreated or discovered thanks to its simple interface.

It’s a dinosaur! But it’s also a classic piece of Roland history. It has been used by Vangelis, Human League, Blondie, The Band, and Jethro Tull. A little later in 1973 the SH2000 was released with more Preset sounds (up to 30) but far less flexibility, controls and features. This may have been because the SH-1000 was a little confusing to its target demographic at the time. But today’s synthesists will love the unique sound and nostalgia of Japan’s first compact synthesizer!

Download Link:-
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i2a5fe..."

Why the Roland Jupiter 8 Arpeggiator is a Must-Have for Synth Enthusiasts

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"The Arpeggiator Mystery Unveiled - Roland Jupiter 8 Demo

The Mind-Blowing Power of Roland Jupiter 8 Arpeggiator - Thank you for watching this video. Please keep up with the weekly videos we post on the channel, subscribe, and share with those who like to see them. Your comments are important to us.

The audio is DIRECT, 100% DRY, & IN STEREO - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from the synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects, EQ, or Dynamics) whatsoever.

Watch me bring that sound back to life!🎹🕺"

The Roland Jupiter 8: Essential Special FX

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Hold onto your seats because this Jupiter 8 demonstration, in glorious stereo, will blow you away. Showing off the different abilities that has made it one of the most famous synths ever made!
We show off the Noise with Filter, Resonance & Modulation capabilities in great detail, with the left & right sides working independently.
The arpeggiator with its versatile patterns, being tweaked on the live panel.
A stunning showing of the power of the Jupiter 8 with low aggressive power chords filtered & modulated.

There were only a few synths - back in the 80s that mastered the polyphonic glide - here we hear the versatile polyphonic glide doing what it does best!
The 3rd part of this video covers Programming including tuning the oscillators, playing the Jupiter 8 as a lead synth in unison & pretty sounds to add colour to your track.
The final part shows you some of my best programmed sounds including brassy sawtooth pads, plucked stabs, flute layering, soft percussive sounds, interesting pads, 80s picking parts
resonance pads, lead sounds & sharp attacking aggressive cutting melodic lines.
So lets dive in!

The audio is DIRECT, 100% DRY, & IN STEREO - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from the synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects, EQ, or Dynamics) whatsoever.

The original Roland Jupiter 8 from the early 80s - a very rare synth & arguably the most ultimate analog synth ever made!"

Drama and Fear: Prophet 5 Synthesizer Sounds

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Analog Synthesizers Rewind: Top 10 Classics!
S1:Ep8 - The eighth in a series of 11 videos!

Creating Mind-Blowing Sounds with Prophet 5's Poly Mod Section, Wind & FX

"Unveiling the Sonic Depths of Prophet 5 Synth: From Enchanting Winds to Dark Mysteries and Funky Leads!"

Dive into the mesmerizing world of the Prophet 5 Synth with our demo video!
🎹 Explore a sonic journey featuring ethereal wind sounds, low drones, percussive beats, use of the “poly mod” section, dark mysterious pads, filter explorations, and more.
We've even thrown in some iconic presets, showcasing the synth's versatility with tweaking options.
Don't miss the atmospheric sounds from 'She's Strange' - Cameo and groove to the funky lead sound inspired by 'You're the One for Me' by D Train.
Whether it's glistening tones, brass swells, or sweet organ vibes, the Prophet 5 delivers an extraordinary range of sounds.
🌌✨ Press play and let the synth enchant your ears!"

Drama and Fear: Prophet 5 Synthesizer Sounds

00:00 Prophet 5 Intro
00:24 Drama and Fear: Prophet 5 Synthesizer Sounds"

The Roland Jupiter 4: A Sound Engineer's Dream

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Analog Synthesizers Rewind: Top 10 Classics!
S1:Ep4 - The forth in a series of 11 videos!

Roland Jupiter 4
The Legendary Sound of the Roland Jupiter 4 Unleashed

Welcome to our channel! In this highly anticipated video, we dive deep into the world of synthesizers by looking at the iconic titan - the Roland Jupiter 4.

Join us as we explore the unique characteristics and sound capabilities of this legendary instrument. With it’s rich history and immense popularity among musicians and producers, the Jupiter 4 has left an indelible mark on the music industry. We'll discuss it’s design, features, and the sonic possibilities it offers, helping you decide if this synth suits your musical style. Through detailed sound demonstrations, we'll uncover the distinct tones and textures that make these synthesizer so revered.

Whether you're a seasoned synth enthusiast or a curious beginner, this video promises to provide insightful content that will enhance your knowledge and appreciation for this powerful machine. So don't miss out on this epic showdown! Like this video and share it with your fellow music lovers to spread the word. Get ready to journey into the world of synthesizers and discover the magic of the Roland Jupiter 4.

The Jupiter 4 is 4 note polyphonic synth, has 4 oscillators, & 4 sub oscillators, sounds fat, & is a breeze to program!

With 1 LFO, the Jupiter 4 has fantastic flexibility for strange FX, FM sounds & complicated sound design. It is in fact 4 Roland SH101s in a box. The 4 oscillators are so individual, it is like have 4 separate synthesizers playing at once!"

00:00 Roland Jupiter 4 intro
00:25 The Roland Jupiter 4: A Sound Engineer's Dream
02:47 The Arpeggiator

Juno-106 Analog Synthesizer: A Complete Overview

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Analog Synthesizers Rewind: Top 10 Classics!
S1:Ep2 - The second in a series of 11 videos!

Roland Juno-106 Analog Synthesizer (1984) – All the Best Sounds

The Juno-106 is a polyphonic synthesizer with six voices.
It is an analog synthesizer but with digitally controlled oscillators and chorus effects.
Whereas its predecessor, the Juno-60, has 56 patches, the Juno-106 has 128.
It introduced Roland's performance lever for pitch bends and modulation, which became a standard feature of Roland instruments.
It also adds MIDI and was one of the first analog synthesizers to allow users to sequence parameter changes.

00:00 Juno 106 Intro
00:23 Juno-106 Analog Synthesizer: A Complete Overview"

Mastering Yamaha CS80: Unleashing its Modulation Routes

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Exploring Untapped Modulation Routes on Yamaha CS80

Recorded at Greystoke Studio - Dry.

As used by Brian Eno, Vangelis, ELO, Michael Jackson.

1977 – 1980. Includes the Ribbon pitch bend & polyphonic after-touch.

Watch me bring that sound back to life!🎹🕺

The audio is DIRECT, 100% DRY - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from each synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects, EQ, or Dynamics) whatsoever."

Elevate Your Music with Yamaha CS80: Exploring its 6 Modulation Routes

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Unveiling the Untold Secrets of the Yamaha CS80 Recorded at Greystoke Studio - Dry. As used by Brian Eno, Vangelis, ELO, Michael Jackson. 1977 – 1980. Includes the Ribbon pitch bend & polyphonic after-touch."

Unveiling the Hidden Secrets of Yamaha CS80: Your Ultimate Guide

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Recorded at Greystoke Studio - Dry.

As used by Brian Eno, Vangelis, ELO, Michael Jackson.

1977 – 1980. Includes the Ribbon pitch bend & polyphonic after-touch.

The audio is DIRECT, 100% DRY, & IN MONO - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from the synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects, EQ, or Dynamics) whatsoever.

Watch me bring that sound back to life!🎹🕺 "

1978 Classic MiniMoog Model D: Exploring the Mesmerizing FX Noise Drones

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"1978 Classic MiniMoog Model D: Exploring the Mesmerizing FX Noise Drones
The Magic of MiniMoog Model D: A Vintage 1978 Masterpiece

In this captivating video, we delve into the world of music with the iconic MiniMoog Model D from 1978. Join us as we unlock the secrets of this legendary synthesizer and explore its best features and capabilities. Discover how the MiniMoog Model D has left an indelible mark on famous tracks and become a staple in the music industry. Whether you're a music enthusiast, producer, or simply curious, this video is a must-watch. Don't miss out on this journey through time and sound. Hit that like button and share this video to spread the MiniMoog magic!

Timings

0:00 – Introduction & History
1:39 – Wind Noise, Filter Sweeps, Modulation, Resonance
5:01 – Noise plus Bass, Modulation
5:55 – Bass, Filter, Resonance, Glide
7:33 – Bass licks & Bass Lines
8:12 – Lead MiniMoog

Download link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rikv1z...

Watch me bring that sound back to life!🎹🕺"

Roland Jupiter-4 Vintage 1979 Sounds & Presets | HQ DEMO & TUTORIAL

Published on Apr 11, 2020 Andy Whitmore

"This video demonstrates the sound and features of the Roland Jupiter-4 analog synthesizer. Enjoy!

The Roland Jupiter-4 is a very strong, agressive, massive, but also sweet sounding synth. The sound is really incredible for only one VCO with one Sub-VCO. In this this Demo you will listen to this wide range of sounds.

The Roland JP-4 came out 1978, mine is from Nov. 1979 with the later filter board.

The great features of the JP-4 are:
- extremely fast envelopes
- ultra fast LFO and also slow LFO to get FM sounds and very slow filter sweeps as well
- fantastic sounding filter with ultra fat and sweet self resonance
- stereo chorus, not so strong like in the Juno 6/60, but very musical
- nice arpeggiator with triggering by a sequencer or drum machine
- random S/H filter modulation
- fantastic versatile bender board
- you can trim the 4 voices and slightly detune them on the back of the unit to achieve a really fat sound
- polyphonic portamento

Filmed at https://www.greystokestudio.com in West London using an Apple iPhone 11 Max 512gb"

Check out a tour of his synth collection back in 2009 here, and 2008 here.

The Largest Keyboard Collection in the World

YouTube via AndyWhitmore.

I'm sure he means figuratively. BTW, check out what he says about the Xpander. Anyone know if that was a common thing to say about it when it came out? I forget, but it does seam familiar.

"A tour of Andy Whitmore's Greystoke Studios in West London including UK's largest keyboards collection in this top recording studio. Synthesizers, Pianos, Organs, Hammond, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Mini Moog, Roland, Arp Odyssey, Pro-Logic, Protools, Gibson Les Paul, Fender Stratocaster, Macintosh computer, Mackie d8b, Nuemann, Akg C12 Mike, EMS VCS3, Stevie Wonder, Santana"

Discovering Yamaha CS50's Top Sound Options

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Analog Synthesizers Rewind: Top 10 Classics!
S1:Ep5 - The fifth in a series of 11 videos!

Yamaha CS50 - Famous Presets & Programming - The most underrated synth!
The ultimate guide to the Yamaha CS50 - Famous Sounds, Programming
CS50 - Full Video Demo inc Programming & Factory Presets

Recorded at Greystoke Studio - Dry. Feb 2024"

Follow-up to this post with a little more info including price comparisons.

Programming the Roland SH-1000 - You Won't Believe What You Find!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Roland SH-1000 - Programming & the ten classic factory patches

The Roland SH-1000, introduced in 1973, was the first compact synthesizer produced in Japan, and the first synthesizer produced by Roland.It resembles a home organ more than a commercial synth, with coloured tabs labelled with descriptions of its presets and of the "footage" of the divide-down oscillator system used in its manually editable synthesizer section. It produced electronic sounds that many professional musicians sought after whilst being easier to obtain and transport than its Western equivalents.

The synthesizer has 10 simple preset voices combined with a manually editable section which can be manually tweaked around to create new interesting sounds. No user program memory is available. Its effects include white noise generator, portamento, octave transposition, two low frequency oscillators and a random note generator.

Even with a single oscillator, it sounds like there are several thanks to the 8 sub-osc keys. The ninth is the (white or pink) noise.

The SH-1000 is a monophonic analog synth with a single oscillator feeding a lowpass filter, an ADSR envelope, and two LFOs. It features 10 Preset sounds, but they are pretty weak. Fortunately you can create your own sounds for some really great mono-synth bass, lead, percussion and FX sounds. Basic square, ramp and pulse-width waveforms are available from the oscillator and the LFOs have sine, square and sample+hold. It has a terrific ‘Growl’ and ‘Wow’ effect for a pretty scary analog sound. It also features white noise, pink noise, portamento, octave transposition and a Random Note Generator. Although there is no user memory, unique sounds can still be quickly recreated or discovered thanks to its simple interface."

Roland MKS80 - What is it like to Program? #Roland #producer #CS80 #MKS80 #music

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Programming the Roland MKS80 Super Jupiter.

The audio is DIRECT, 100% DRY, & IN STEREO - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from the synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects, EQ, or Dynamics) whatsoever.

Watch me bring that sound back to life!🎹🕺"