Astral Synthesizer : Make Music with Probability!!

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Exploring the Korg Polysix: Vintage Synth Magic

video upload by Ian Dixon

"The Korg Polysix, a 6-voice poly synth launched in 1981 for £899 / $1095, aimed to deliver an affordable polyphonic analog synthesizer experience. Featuring the DDM2044 4-pole VCF, also found in the Mono/Poly and Trident, its filter was used in notable synths like the PPG Wave 2.2/2.3, Emu Emulator, and early Fairlight models. With a single oscillator per voice, offering Saw, Pulse, Pulse Width, and a sub-oscillator, the Polysix's sonic palette is rich.

Noteworthy are the single ADSR envelope for the filter and amplifier, and the VCA's gate mode. Modulation features for the VCO, VCF, and VCA, along with a delightful delay on the MG (Korg's LFO), contribute to its unique sound. The Ensemble and Chorus effects add movement, creating a timeless sonic experience. While pre-MIDI, it boasts CV/Gate and an arpeggiator. Save your patches via the cassette interface with 32 memory slots.

If you're eyeing a Polysix, beware of potential circuit damage from leaked batteries. Experience it virtually through the Korg Collection.

The Polysix's influence extends to modern synths like the Korg Modwave and Wavestate, both featuring Polysix-modeled filters. The Modwave excels at creating Polysix-type sounds (grab my free Polysix collection for the Modave).
https://thedigitallifestyle.com/w/202...

Used by Tears for Fears, Geoff Downes, Eat Static, Astral Projection, Jimi Tenor, Global Communications, Kitaro, Robert Rich, and Keith Emerson, the Polysix shines in synthwave and retro synth music.

Dive into my videos covering classic hardware synths (TX7, Korg Karma, MS2000) and explore my virtual collection, including the Wavestation and M1. Don't miss the journey into the sonic history of these iconic instruments!

00:00 Introduction
01:21 Synth Design
03:25 Starting with Init Program
04:41 Mapping controlls
04:58 VCF
06:04 Enverlopes
06:23 MG
07:40 Polysix effects
08:56 Arpediator
10:56 Extras on the VST
12:31 Issues with the orignal Polysix
13:02 Korg Polysix Plugin / Modwave
13:41 Polysix patches
14:07 Fear of Tears
14:27 Synthwave sounds
14:56 Patch demos"

Best of Roland Jupiter-4 Synthesizer

video upload by RetroSound

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Best of Roland Jupiter-4 Synthesizer
all synthesizer sounds: Roland Jupiter-4 Synthesizer (1978)
drums: Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B, Roland TR-808 , Roland TR-707 Linndrum, Simmons SDS-8

Setlist
0:06 Intro
0:30 Space Voyager
0:59 November Rain
1:46 Lost 70s
2:53 Landing Ship
3:04 New Wave
3:32 Mistral Wind
3:43 Nightliner
4:05 Old Wave
4:28 The Rocket
4:53 Bad Time
5:13 Dust In The Wind
5:41 Astral
5:55 City By Night
6:33 Machine Run
6:44 Run Run Run
7:22 Jetstream
7:36 Alarm
8:11 1978
9:27 Outro

The Roland Jupiter-4 Synthesizer from the year 1978 is one of my favorite synths. Here can you find the full Jupiter-4 playlist with single sound demos and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The Jupiter-4 playlist:"

NAMM 2023 - Astral - Fast Convolution Probabilistic Synthesizer

video upload by sonicstate

"Sonic State met with Arash from Astral at NAMM 2023, where he showcased their new software synthesizer, also called Astral. The synthesizer is based on probability and allows users to sequence their own samples in a probabilistic way. The software has different probability functions for various sound parameters, which users can automate as per their requirements. The software creates a continuous frequency space, meaning users don't have to use specific notes to make music, but can use any frequency in between. Arash demonstrated loading a water sound into the synthesizer turning it into a three-dimensional ambient unified random process, which can be used to create music.

Astral's new software synthesizer is a fast convolution probabilistic synthesizer that takes users' input and creates a unique sound texture. The software has about 30,000 parameters and seven different panels, making it a standalone software rather than a plugin. Users can control the impulse response in any way they want, apply different mathematical functions, and effects like FM, AM, and spectral inversion.

Price: 279 USD

raidigit.com"

2 Hours of DANISH NOISE! [4K] -- Relax, Study, Meditate, Sleep -- Gotharman's ASMR Synthesizer #TTNM​

video by THE TUESDAY NIGHT MACHINES

"Relax, meditate, spaze out, study or fall asleep easily to this Danish meditation noise. Simply put on your headphones, close your eyes and chill to the soothing sounds of filtered noise.

♥ SUPPORT: http://bit.ly/ttnm-support​ ♥

Filtered noise from Denmark has been extensively used to make humans (and cats) fall asleep since the advent of analog synthesizer circuits. These marvellous analog noise generators capture cosmic rays and channel them onto the human brain wave spectrum, sending us messages form far away worlds, full of calm and happiness. Let this cosmic hygge flow into your mind and transcend into to astral plane!

Two hours of Danish noise per day are enough to make you feel better in your body, lose those pesky pounds and become a successful businessman or businesswoman (also in bed!). *

It's all you need to get healthy and make your cat stop scratching you! Meows all the way from now on! It's easy! Danish Noise! Listen now! Spread the Love! Love yourself! Watch your HeadSpaze!"

https://gotharman.dk/spazedrum.htm

Nord Lead 3 Advanced Synthesizer - Abstract/Astral Sound Design demo

video by Cro w

"Not enough on here representing the digital behemoth with the greatest interface of any synth EVER. I am playing the NL3 in "performance" mode exclusively. Why would you play it any other way? Now with that said... NONE (I'm pretty sure) of these sounds use more than just TWO slots out of the four. HUGE alien pad transmitter!!!

Audio = NL3 - H9&DIG - Behringer interface (lowest of the low...) - Logic Pro X (slight EQ, some compression to even out peaks)"

Also see Nord Lead 3 and Strymon DIG & DECO - Digital Sync Pad BLISS

Roland Alpha Juno Ambient Future Bank 3 DEMO Analog Synthesizer Rik Marston

Published on Aug 8, 2019 Rik Marston Official

#rolandalphajuno #rolandmks50 #analogsynthesizer
"Roland Alpha Juno Ambient Future Bank 3 Demo"
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
***Watch in HD!!*** ***Turn it UP!!*** ***No Talking!!!***

****AVAILABLE August 16th, 2019****
Roland Alpha Juno Ambient / Future Bank
Bank 3 Demo

31 Zero Point Energy @ 00:08
32 Memory PadX @ 01:08
33 Mecha Bass @ 02:20
34 Empire Bass @ 02:35
35 Prophet5 Pad @ 02:51
36 JamOnItBass @ 04:05
37 Astral Bass @ 04:19
38 Vortex Pad @ 04:49

64 NEW Patches! Strings - Pads - Leads - Bass - FX
.SYX Download $14.99 USD PayPal only!
Email: ahnyxrik@aol.com for purchase!
Download sent SAME DAY! - Pay Today, PLAY TODAY!

Recorded into Ableton LIVE with no extra FX! ;)

Thank you for watching!

JX-3P Now Available on Roland Cloud

As you know the JX-3P "Plugout" for the Roland System-8 was released back on 808 day (8/8/18). It is now available on Roland Cloud.

"JX-3P Now Available!

JX-3P UNVEILED AS PART OF ROLAND CLOUD'S LEGENDARY SERIES

Originally released in 1983, the JX-3P was one of the earliest programmable preset polyphonic synthesizers and Roland’s first MIDI-equipped machine. In the decades since, artists like The Future Sound of London, Astral Projection, Vince Clarke, Orbital, and Thomas Dolby have utilized the JX-3P.

VINTAGE '80s SOUNDS REIMAGINED
In the early ‘80s, the synthesizer market was in flux. Spurred by trends in contemporary music, synths began to creep into popular culture. Roland, in lieu of complicated controls, shifted towards inclusive designs. Why not create a keyboard with Roland’s iconic analog warmth but make it accessible? Thus the dawn of the pushbutton interface and the introduction of the JX-3P. The JX-3P condensed the signature Roland sound users had come to expect into 64 stunning presets.

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Korg Kronos UBER OB-6 PADS Demo Analog Synthesizer Sample Collection Rik Marston

Published on Sep 4, 2018 SynthgodXXX

"Korg Kronos UBER OB-6 PADS DEMO
Analog Synth Sample Demo by Rik Marston
**Watch in HD!** **Turn it UP!!!**
All Audio from the actual Korg Kronos UBER OB-6
Sample Collection, no other FX used.

[Email: ahnyxrik@aol.com to BUY IT NOW!!]

UBER OB-6 PADS sounds in demo:

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Studio Electronics SE-1 Synthesizer SN 2667

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via this auction

"The SE-1 is an analog, monophonic synth-module designed to re-create that classic Moog sound perfect for Hip Hop, R&B and Dance music. The classic Moog sound comes from its distinctive 24 dB lowpass voltage controlled analog filter. There is also a 12 dB low-/band-pass filter which emulates the classic sounds of Oberheim synthesizers.

The SE-1 uses three discrete voltage controlled analog oscillators for genuine analog synth sounds. And that's three VCO's, just like the Minimoog. They offer the basic waveforms you would expect from any analog: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, noise, and random. There are also 4 multi-stage ADSR envelope generators used to shape your sound, the filter and more. Also available are Ring Modulation and Glide/Auto-Glide effects.

With 24 knobs, 21 tactile switches, MIDI control over parameters and plenty of program storage memory (396 presets and 396 user patches), the SE-1 is a professional alternative to its classic forefathers. It is used by Fatboy Slim, Frontline Assembly, Dr. Dre, and Astral Projection.

I love the sound of this unit. The Moog Ladder Filter sounds just like a Mini-Moog. The 12db/Oct "SEM" like filter is great when you need more high end content in the sound. It's got everything the Mini-Moog has and more - Ring Modulator, Sample & Hold, Velocity, 4 envelopes, more modulation options, two filters, etc.

Note: this unit is in perfect working condition with one exception. Occasionally, the display will go "random". This does not affect the sound. It does not affect the function. It does affect the interaction with the menu navigation, because the information in the display is non-nonsensical."

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Astral Voyage 2 on the Access Virus TI

"Astral Voyage 2 contains 70 tasteful ambient and Chillout presets inspired by the universe. Humanoid Sound Systems has created a wonderful new sound palette for the Access Virus TI. Astral Voyage 2 is far from your typical 'Supersaw Trance Sound'. We want to take this legendary synthesizer and force it into new and creative directions. The soundset ships to you in .mid format"

You'll find the release at Humanoid Sound Systems.

ROLAND JUNO-106 Analog Synthesizer 1984 | HD DEMO | PATCHES

Published on May 16, 2013
(c) 2013 by AnalogAudio1 AnalogAudio1·104 videos

"Synthesizer demo of the analog synthesizer Roland Juno-106 from 1984.

In this movie I play some of my own sounds - on some sounds I used a small amount of digital delay from a Roland DEP-5 (my favourite unit for delays).

The Juno-106 is one of the most loved and used synthesizers by professionals and hobbyists alike! William Ørbit, Überzone, Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim), Autechre, BT, Vince Clarke, Moby, 808 State, Underworld, Leftfield, Fluke, Josh Wink, Todd Terry, Depeche Mode, Eat Static, Biosphere, The Prodigy, The Shamen, Bushflange, Cirrus, Astral Projection, Apollo 440, Faithless, Union Jack, Computer Controlled, Pet Shop Boys, Sneaker Pimps, Erasure, Freddy Fresh, Rabbit in the Moon, Kevin Saunderson, Jimmy Edgar, Laurent Garnier, Vangelis, Sigur Ros, and the Chemical Brothers have used this synth.
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THE SOUND PROGRAMS IN THIS MOVIE:

Do you own a Roland Juno-106 and want to get those fantastic sounds for your synth?

The "ANALOGAUDIO1 JUNO-106 PATCH BANK" costs 12,99 Euros and includes 64 great patches - lush analog pads, great retro sounds, fat basses, sequencer sounds and funky leads (in one word: all you hear in the video and some more).

As an experienced synth player, programmer and composer I programmed these patches at a professional level for studio use. This patchbank gets the most out of your Roland Juno-106. Also included is a patch list (PDF), to find the right sounds quickly. The sounds are not available anywhere else.

The patchbank will only work with a Juno-106, but NOT with the Juno-60 or other synths.

After payment through PayPal you will get a sound file (wav) for the tape interface of your Juno-106 and a patchlist via email.

If you want to buy the "ANALOGAUDIO1 Juno-106 PATCHBANK", send me a message through YouTube (and check your spam folder, I answer quickly).

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I also offer ANALOGAUDIO1 patchbanks for the following synths:

KORG POLY-800 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6bG8P...
KORG POLY-800 II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPrp8a...
KORG POLY-61 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R0bva...
KORG DW-6000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOoF7T...
KORG POLYSIX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc0uMD...
ROLAND JUNO-60 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaTLk6..."

Active links on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdsucH6g-PA

Squidfanny - 'Mental Dub' Omnichord OM-27 Synthesizer August 2012

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YouTube Published on Aug 9, 2012 by squidfanny
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"Mega-modded Omnichord Synthesizer.

Hacked, Circuit Bent, Modded & Stuffed full of funky new circuitry.

Similar mods to my previous 'Steam-Punk' Omnichord, but with this one I also went a bit mental with additional circuitry - there's a Filter with LFO, Space Echo (analog delay), a comprehensive Rhythm Patch-Bay & an integrated Step-Sequencer....

The Step Sequencer can be used to generate custom rhythms, or just add additional beats to the preset rhythms.
It also has a row of switches, dedicated envelope generator (sonodrome's 555 envelope generator) and Knob to allow sequenced Pitch Modulation. Yes, can now program tempo Synced Pitch twisting :)

Best of all, the sequencer can be used to twist & Modulate the ECHO, in the same way as the pitch modulation!!!

Check out the mental astral sounds that a Twisted Echo can produce..............

Cool eh?

This Omnichord has been another epic project, the machine was in a very bad way when I got it - power-amp & logic clock were both busted, and there was heat damage to the board too. All these faults were caused by a combination of wrong polarity power supply, and suzuki's decision to omit a polarity diode on the machine :(
I mean seriously man, a diode costs about 1 penny....
Perhaps Suzuki were cashing in on the repair business too?

Anyway, I replaced an IC to make the chord generator chips work again, repaired the heat damage on the board, and replaced the busted power-amp with an array of transistor amps to retain the vintage sound.
Also gave it a new set of caps, and added about 30 little caps to remove the unwanted triggering Clicks / Pops.
It's still a bit noisy, but certainly an improvement on the original.

There are metal touch points dotted around this machine that will generate bleepy tones, and modulating squarewaves. Depending on which touch-points are used, you can generate pleasing clean tones, dark bass or varying types of distortion. Combine this with the Glitch Controls to prodcuce bleepy arpeggios, some lovely techno-scrobber sounds and de-tuned discord.

I think this will be my final Omnichord OM-27. Reckon I've exhausted the circuit bending potential for this machine, so next Omnichord's gonna be a different model."


Update: two pics and additional details via this auction.

"Internal Speaker & Battery compartment have been removed to make way for various new Knobs, Switches, Metal Bolts, Metal Touch-Points, Buttons & Flashing Lights. The machine is powered with a standard 12 volt adapter. Audio is provided by a 1/4" Jack Socket on the front of the machine. I do not have the Rubber Pick for this machine - to use the harp-plate you'll need to press quite hard or just lick your finger. Apart from this, the machine functions just as a standard Omnichord OM-27, with no functions or features affected. Inside the machine is an arsenal of funky new circuitry, this includes a Filter & LFO, an Analog Delay (SPACE ECHO) and an Integrated STEP-SEQUENCER for creating original Rhythms, or adding to existing rhythms. The Step-Sequencer can also be used to program Pitch-Modulation, AND also to Modulate the ECHO RATE. Both the Sequencer-Pitch Mod and the Sequencer-Echo Mod have a dedicated envelope generator and an 'Amount' Knob for Pitch-Up or Pitch-Down."

Yamaha DX7II FD TX802 SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

note the pull out. I know the TX81Z has one as well. I'm curious how many other Yamaha racks had them.

Details:
"The TX-802 is the rack mount version of the DX-7II with a few added touches. It is an FM synth, so it excellent at re-creating Hammond organ, electric pianos, brass, analog sounds, and bells. It is in a whole new class for percussive sounds and ethnic sounds as you can change the tuning and get out of the 12 tone box. It is not too good when it comes to, acoustic pianos, and saxophones, but that's why the gods made samplers. A required piece of gear in my opinion since the DX7 is such a legendary synth. There are thousands of patches available online for this synth (can take DX7 and DX7II patches).

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Interview with Hexfix93 of VAC

The following is an interview I just wrapped up with hexfix93 of Velvet Acid Christ. As you know, this site is about the gear, namely synths, and the gear that helps drive and enhance synths, but ultimately the focus is on synths.

I was chatting a bit with hexfix93 and asked him if he would be interested in a slightly different take on an interview, one focused on synths and their impact to his world. We all have our story regarding how our obsession with synths first started, how we see and approach synths and what they mean to us. I thought it would be interesting to hear his story. The following is the interview.

Before it begins, I want to thank hexfix93 for taking the time out for this. We all have a different approach and a different story when it comes to our synths. This is his. For more of his music check out VAC and don't miss Toxic Coma. Cheers, matrix.


1. What was your first synthesizer, how old were you when you picked it up, and why did you pick it up?

"It was some kind of old yamaha cheap thing. i got it for my atari st, so when i played games like leisure suit larry that the music wouldn't come from the wimpy fm built in sound, but a general midi synth instead. it really didn't sound all that great. i wasn’t really a keyboard player at this point.

The first synth i got as a keyboard player was a roland w30 sampler workstation. And we made like 3 records with that keyboard. i remember gary slaughter an x vac member, spilled orange vodka drink on it. and i had to take it apart and clean every part of it by hand slowly, it took weeks. it was a pure nightmare.

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Yes Yes Yes/Orgon Modular Synthesizer/VCS-3/TR-606

YouTube via LxukDorsett.

"Ramon working with the Orgon Modular Synthesizer, EMS VCS3 and a Roland TR-606.

VCS3 Specs:

The VCS3 (nicknamed the Putney) is an analog monosynth housed in a distinctive angled wooden case, a truly classic synth. EMS (Electronic Music Studios) was created in England back in 1969. The VCS3 was one of their first synths and it is still a great, unique, funky little unit! Pictured above is the Mark I model. Pictured is another unit with the small wood-cased DK2 voltage-control keyboard required to play the VCS3.

It has three oscillators, and a unique matrix-based patch system. Instead of patch wires, the VCS3 uses a patchbay grid in which the synth components are laid out, and signal routing is accomplished by placing small pins into the appropriate slots. The VCS3 was, in actuality, a modular type synthesizer reduced down to an extremely portable size.
t generates familiar sci-fi sounds (Dr. Who) and other truly analog sounds. Unfortunately, the oscillators tend to drift out of tune. There's a Noise Generator, 2 Input Amplifiers, 1 Ring Modulator, 1 Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter (VCF), 1 Trapezoid Envelope Generator, Joy-Stick Controller, Voltage Controlled Spring Reverb unit and 2 Stereo Output Amplifiers.

Additonally, the VCS3 was also sold in a plastic breif-case and called the Synthi A. The major Synthi 100 system was based on three VCS3's strung together. Some ultra-rare commercially unavailable synths EMS made include the VCS4 in 1969 which was basically 2 VCS3's plus a keyboard. And the Synthi Keyboard 1 of 1970 was just a VCS3 with a mini 29-note keyboard. Many of these EMS synth's have been used by Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, Pink Floyd, Stereolab, Yes, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Jean-Michel Jarre, Astral Projection, Klaus Schulze, Depeche Mode, Vince Clarke, Add N to (X), The Who, Todd Rundgren, Recoil, Freddy Fresh, and many more.


Roland TR-606 Specs:
A cool little box! So primitive and cute! The 606 was the percussion side-kick to the TB-303. It even looks like the 303. It stores up to 32 patterns and 8 songs. The 606 allows switching between Pattern Play and Write mode while running - making the 606 the only drumcomputer in the X0X series that can be edited while performing and switching patterns. It is also possible to link up to 4 consecutive patterns in Pattern Play mode. There is only a mono audio output, however there are mods from Kenton Electronics and Analog Solutions that will add individual outputs for each drum tone.

The 606 has seven analog drum sounds which are simple, yet great! Kick, Snare, 2 toms, open hat, closed hat, cymbal, accent. The hi-hats are a very tinny electronic sound and its toms are great for soft tribal patterns. These seven sounds alone are still quite popular today, and the 606 has been used by Uberzone, Cirrus, Sneaker Pimps, Download, Aphex Twin, Astral Projection, Nine Inch Nails, Mr. Oizo, Jimi Tenor, Kid 606, OMD, Moby, Freddy Fresh, Autechre, Luke Vibert, and Union Jack.

For control, the 606 can receive or transmit DINSync for synchronization with other TR and TB family instruments. There are also two trig-outs on the unit, which make it very valuable as a pattern-programmable dual-channel trigger sequencer. It's often used for this by various people (Jimi Tenor) to 'drive' other sequencers and the like.

Modifications
Editable Drum Tones! - Analog Solutions external modification adds tuning for all drum tones, snap and decay for the snare drum, decay for the cymbals and a sweep effect for the toms.

Individual Outs! - Analog Solutions adds 5 individual outputs for cymbals, kick, snare, toms and hi-hats.

Synhouse MIDIJACK DINSYNC - Adds a MIDI jack so the 606 can be sync'd to external MIDI triggers and tempo sources."
via sequencer.de