Bad Gear - Yamaha TX81Z

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Yamaha TX81Z FM Tone Generator. Is this classic Yamaha FM synth nothing but the home to the iconic 80s bass, the legendary Lately Bass preset? Can it be worse to operate than the Yamaha DX7? Will rack synthesizers ever look good on social media?

Thanks to Anders Enger Jensen for showing that rack synths can indeed look Instagram-worthy:
https://eoxstudios.bandcamp.com/

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:10 Overview Yamaha TX81Z
01:27 UI and basic tweak
01:39 Presets
02:06 Lately Bass Preset
02:25 Lately Bass vs. Solid Bass comparison (Yamaha FB01)
03:02 Additional Waveforms
03:28 Compatibility (Yamaha DX21, Yamaha DX27, Yamaha DX100)
03:37 Envelopes, LFO, Midi Delay, Chords, Pseudo-reverb
04:11 Multitimbrality, Polyphony, Outputs, Menus
04:33 Pricing
04:43 Hate
05:11 Jam 1
06:07 Jam 2
07:14 Finale
07:44 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Arturia Drumbrute Impact

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Drumbrute Impact. Is the smaller version of the modern classic drum machine the better Drumbrute?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:58 Overview
05:04 Hate
05:31 Jam 1
06:35 Jam 2
07:36 Finale
08:10 Verdict"

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Bad Gear - Roland TR-8

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Roland TR-8 Rhythm Performer. Has this 2014 drum machine already become a classic???"

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The Wiggler II & The Truth about Super Booth 2023

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The Truth about Super Booth 2023

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"Welcome to the AudioPilz SuperBooth 2023 special. Will it provide The Truth about Super Booth 2023 ??? Including Borat - like encounters with Tatsuya Takahashi of Korg Berlin, marketing-meetups in the Teenage Engineering bus, my failure of getting a Yamaha representative in front of the camera, my lost Elektron brother, we will find out about how Polyend deals with trolls, whether Arturia people actually like the Drumbrute, there's plenty of meme goodness and I will jam on all the synths that I'm otherwise not allowed to put on Bad Gear. Finally and most importantly: does Nick Batt of Sonic State know about all the memes about him?

@superboothberlin @sonicstate

00:00 Introduction
00:16 Bad Gear???
00:20 Teenage Engineering 1 (TE TP-7)
00:45 Nick Batt #1
01:01 Tatsuya Takahashi (Korg Berlin) #1
01:51 Nick Batt #2
01:57 Arturia #1
02:30 Nick Batt #3
02:36 Sinevibes x True Cuckoo, Bad Gear Intro Tune
02:54 Tatsuya Takahashi #2
03:01 Nord
03:16 Sorry for deleting the Elektron Footage 😔😔😔
03:25 The Teenage Engineering Bus Incident
04:00 Nick Batt #4
04:13 Arturia #2 (DrumBrute Discussion)
04:53 Polyend #1
05:01 Nick Batt #5
05:25 Sinevibes #2 (huh, huh, huh,...)
05:32 Waldorf Confessions
05:51 Wiggler V2 (Hainbach approves)
06:08 Tatsuya Takahashi #3
06:34 Novation
06:42 Polyend #2
06:49 Yamaha
06:55 Nick Batt #6
07:03 FL Studio
07:12 Jam Part 1 (Schmidt Synthesizer)
07:29 Jam Part 2 (UDO Super Gemini)
07:44 Jam Part 3 (Waldorf Quantum MK2)
07:59 Jam Part 4 (Oberheim OB-X8)
08:14 Jam Part 5 (Mayer EMI)
08:30 Nick Batt #7 (Outro)"

Bad Gear - Casio Rapman - Too Cute???

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro tune
01:34 Overview
04:22 Hate
04:52 Jam 1
05:43 Jam 2
06:52 Finale
07:24 Verdict
08:46 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout"

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Bad Gear - Roland JX03

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Roland Boutique JX-03. Why did they emulate the Roland JX-3P, a nerdy, mostly knobless distant relative of the legendary Roland Juno-6, Juno-60 and Juno-106 and are the added knobs of the PG-200 controller an advantage over the original?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:58 Overview Roland JX03
01:06 Presets
01:23 History of the Roland JX-3P
02:10 UI, polyphony, note stealing, patch memory
02:49 Oscillator Section, cross modulation (sync, metal, ring mod)
03:26 Filter, hi pass
03:44 Modulators (envelope, LFO)
04:22 Chorus, noise emulation, hidden chorus
04:35 Delay
04:43 Sequencer
05:11 Hidden parameters
05:20 Manual, unofficial user guide, dual voice mode, portamento
05:44 What else??? (Boutique stuff, pricing,...)
06:02 Hate
06:30 Jam 1
07:26 Jam 2
08:24 Finale
08:55 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Roland EF-303

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Roland EF-303 Groove Effects. Was it yet another attempt to milk the legendary Roland TB-303 moniker?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:10 Overview
05:28 Hate
05:57 Jam 1
06:55 Jam 2
08:07 Finale
08:35 Verdict"

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Bad Gear - Roland JX-8P - An 80s Miracle

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Roland JX-8P. Is this very Yamaha DX7 - like knobless sibling of the famous Roland Junos and Roland Jupiters an 80s miracle? Will the Roland Boutique JX-08 be worth it? Will Espen Kraft be upset? Merry Christmas!!!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:31 Overview
05:03 Hate
05:27 Jam 1
06:25 Jam 2
07:23 Finale
08:02 Verdict
09:28 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout"

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Bad Gear - Waldorf Pulse 2

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Waldorf Pulse 2. Is this recently discontinued modern analog synth ticking all the boxes? Was it discontinued for a reason?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:02 Overview Waldorf Pulse 2
01:38 Oscillator Section (Sync, PWM, APW, X-Mod, Unison)
02:16 Paraphonic Mode
02:24 Oscillator 3 Shenanigans
02:39 Modulators (Loopable Envelopes, LFOs)
02:58 Arpeggiator
03:06 Filter (Sorry for the VERY long tweak)
03:32 Drive, Fuzz
03:46 Mod Section
03:58 Display Limitations
04:21 Patch Memory, Presets
04:50 Additional Features (Glide)
04:58 What Else??? Pricing
05:34 Hate
05:59 Jam 1 (Bass Meditation)
06:54 Jam 2 (Waldorf Party)
08:04 Finale (German Trance)
08:31 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Korg Volca Drum

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Korg Volca Drum. Is the third drum sound specialist of the Volca series (after the Beats and Kick) a worthy successor to the legendary Korg Electribe ER-1 drum machine? Can it step out of the Shadow of the Electribe and when will Korg release the long overdue Drumlogue?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:54 Overview Korg Volca Drum
01:28 The OG Korg Electribe ER-1 drum machine
01:40 Synth engine (Oscillator)
01:52 Pitch modulation
02:04 Envelopes
02:35 Bit reduction, wave folding, overdrive
02:53 Layers (concept, kick & snare example)
03:23 Waveguide, physical modelling (effects section)
03:48 Hidden Menu (panning, pitch quantization, accent track, slice)
04:21 Improvements (pattern chaining, swing, saving kits and patterns)
04:38 Randomizer
04:46 Motion recording, parameter locks (Elektron-style)
05:12 Active Step (polyrhythms), Step Jump (fills)
05:33 Limitations, pricing
06:11 Hate
06:40 Jam 1
07:37 Jam 2
08:32 Finale
08:59 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Tracker Mini

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Polyend Tracker Mini. Does this successor to the original Tracker and compact sampler, sequencer, groovebox and dawless centerpiece with its gameboy controls and compact form factor even make sense or is it another hipster toy with its field recording features? Is it the "Tracker Field" as Teenage Engineering might have called it?

Thanks to Polyend for sending me a demo unit as a long term loan.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:00 Overview Tracker Mini, Original Tracker vs. Mini
01:31 Built-in Microphone, Internal Battery, Stereo Sampling
01:46 Tracker Workflow #1
02:18 Sequencer Features
02:34 Tracker Workflow #2 (Step Jump, Fill, Scales, Euclidean, Random)
03:23 Synth Features (Filter, Overdrive, Bitcrush, Modulators)
03:44 Sample Playback Modes (Slicing, Wavetable, Granular)
04:08 FX (Reverb, Delay, Master Bus FX)
04:22 Mixer, Performance Mode
04:35 Non-realtime FX (Sample Editor)
04:44 Instruments
04:50 Micro SD Card, Loading Times, Additional Features
05:02 Playing Nintendo NES Games
05:12 What else??? (Connectivitiy, Build Quality, Pricing)
05:34 Hate
05:58 Jam 1 (Walk in the Forest)
06:49 Jam 2 (Bedroom Studio Setup)
07:46 Finale (Foley Artist Techno)
08:16 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Roland JV-1080

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Roland JV-1080. Is this classic Roland rack synth the Roland Cloud of the 90s? Can these sounds still be used in modern music production or do we have to subscribe to Zenology? Can it hold up with analog synths?

Check out Don Solaris' webpage for in depth knowledge on the 1080:
http://www.donsolaris.com

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:06 Overview Roland JV1080
01:49 Wave Generators (Waveforms, Samples)
03:02 General Midi
03:12 Synth Engine (Cross Mod, Filter, LFOs, Envelopes, Modulation)
03:47 Patch Structure (Booster, Ring Mod)
04:06 Presets
04:29 Effects (Insert, Send, Reverb)
04:41 Rhythm Kits (Drums)
04:51 Performance Mode (Multitimbrality)
05:02 Expansion Cards - "The 90s Cloud"
05:35 Manual, Build Quality, Outputs, Pricing
05:55 Hate
06:22 Jam 1 (Classic Sounds)
07:11 Jam 2 (Synth Tweakery)
08:04 Finale
08:34 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Yamaha SY-22 - The Soundtrack Machine

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro tune
01:19 Overview
05:25 Hate
05:51 Jam 1
06:48 Jam 2
07:58 Finale
08:29 Verdict

Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Yamaha SY-22 Dynamic Vector Synth. Why is this soundtrack machine with a joystick not as popular as its sibling, the Korg WaveStation?"

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Bad Gear - The Yellow B*stard

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Modular 400. Can this analog Eurorack compatible modular synthesizer DIY kit be used in actual music production or is it yet another stylish coffee table decoration released by the Swedish design company? Will it survive the IKEA - like assembly process and why do I call it The Yellow B*stard ?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:04 TE PO Modular 400 Overview
01:31 First Patch
01:46 Power Supply
01:54 More Patches
02:07 Oscillator Section, Tuning, PWM, FM
02:48 Mixer, Noise
03:00 Filter
03:19 Random, LFO, VCAs, Envelopes
03:43 Sequencer, Limitations, Tricks
04:44 Internal Speaker
05:00 Even More Patches (Generative Patches, Drone, Traditional Synth)
05:19 Build Quality (or lack thereof), Pricing
05:38 Hate
06:01 Jam 1 (Techno)
06:57 Jam 2 (Electro)
07:58 Finale (Disco Banger)
08:28 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Ensoniq Fizmo

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Ensoniq Fizmo. Is this one-of-a-kind digital transwave synth and unicorn of the kingdom of controversial gear actually worth the money it goes for on the used market. Why did it fail in the first place?

Interview with Scott Peer:
https://tapeop.com/articles/bonus/fiz...

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:21 Overview Ensoniq Fizmo
01:44 Origin Story of the Fizmo
03:01 Transwaves, waveform modulation
03:45 Filter, envelopes, LFO, Noise, modulators
04:10 Layers/Sounds, Presets, Multitimbrality
04:33 FX section
04:48 F-I-Z-M-O realtime controls
05:25 Arpeggiator
05:30 Patches, sound examples
06:06 Hidden parameters, software control
06:24 What else??? (voltage regulator, pricing)
06:58 Hate
07:22 Jam 1
08:13 Jam 2
09:13 Finale
09:44 Verdict
10:52 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout"

Bad Gear - Elektron Model:Samples

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Elektron Model:Samples. Is this entry level groovebox and sample-based drum machine the perfect introduction to the Elektron workflow? Is it 'My First Elektron'?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:23 Overview Elektron Model Samples
01:46 Pads (Velocity, Modulation)
02:04 Sample Player Engines, Filter, LFO
02:48 FX (Reverb, Delay)
02:53 Elektron Sequencer (Retrigger, Trig Conditions)
03:27 UI, Playing Samples Chromatically
03:38 Live Performance Features (CTRL ALL)
04:04 Elektron-Type Beats (Examples)
04:35 Sample Management, Computer Integration (or lack thereof)
04:47 Connectivity, Thanks!!!
05:10 Hate
05:35 Jam 1 (Lofi House)
06:28 Jam 2 (Dub)
07:24 Finale (Witch House x Phonk)
07:59 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Roland's Gonna Roland

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Roland TR-6S. Is this modern drum machine and little sibling of the critically acclaimed TR-8S only a sketch pad for quick ideas or is it up to the job of being the centerpiece of setups both live and in the studio. Well, Roland's Gonna Roland.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:03 Overview Roland TR6S
01:39 Sound Generators (ACB, Samples, FM)
02:33 FM Engines
02:58 Instruments (LFO, FX)
03:32 CTRL Knob
03:41 Kits (FX: Delay, Reverb, Master FX)
03:57 Sample Import
04:02 Sequencer, Patterns, Variations, Fills, Random
04:29 More Sequencer Features (Substeps, Motion Recording)
05:03 Step Loop, Scatter
05:13 Limitations (Lack of Chromatic Mode)
05:33 What else??? (Rear Panel, USB Audio, Thanks)
05:55 Hate
06:19 Jam 1 (Techno)
07:11 Jam 2 (Drum'n'Bass)
08:13 Finale (Trance)
08:40 Verdict
09:41 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout"

Bad Gear - Roland JP-8080

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Roland JP-8080. Is this classic digital 90s VA synth pioneer and rack synth / desktop synth sibling of the Roland JP-8000 keyboard just good for the legendary trance sounds and 90s rave cliches or can we coax some timeless tones out of it?

Thanks To Ingo from Bad Ischl and Ken Hayakawa for lending me this beautiful JP: https://www.danubefoundation.com/

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:07 Overview Roland Roland JP8080
01:39 Differences to the Roland JP8000
01:51 Oscillators (Supersaw, PWM, Noise, Feedback OSC)
02:40 More Oscillator Goodness (External Inputs, Ring Mod, Cross Mod, Sync)
02:59 The Filter (and its Limitations)
03:16 The Envelopes (and their Limitations)
03:32 LFOs
03:41 Overall Sound, FX (EQ, Delay, Mod FX)
04:02 Unison, Portamento, Legato
04:13 Presets
04:48 Arpeggiator, RPS Pattern Sequencer, Motion Control
05:14 Data Management, Backups
05:42 Pricing (WTF?!?)
05:49 Thanks!!!
05:58 Hate
06:24 Jam 1 (Multitimbral VA Sound Showcase)
07:19 Jam 2 (Synthwave Drum and Bass)
08:12 Finale (Trance)
08:40 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Elektron Syntakt

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Elektron Syntakt. Is this member of the Elektron Dark Trinity just a rehash of recycled technologies taken from instruments like the Digitakt, Digitone, Model:Cycles, Octatrack, Analog Rytm and Analog Four? Does it provide real innovation?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:07 Overview Elektron Syntakt
01:27 Analog vs. Digital Voices
01:36 Analog Voices 1-3, Synth Functionality
02:15 Analog HiHats/Cymbals/Metallic Stuff
02:25 Analog Filter
02:36 Digital Engines (Drums, Claps, Percussion, FM, Chords)
03:07 Polyphony (or lack thereof)
03:15 Workarounds
03:32 Analog FX Block
03:46 LFOs, Envelopes
04:01 Reverb, Delay
04:06 Workflow, Philosophy
04:17 Probability, Parameter Locks, Retrigger, Fills
04:44 Song Mode, Unquantized Rec, Microtiming, Trigger Modifiers
05:04 UI, Lack of Velocity, Outputs, Overbridge
05:18 Midi
05:26 What else??? Pricing! Thanks!!!
05:56 Hate
06:23 Jam 1 (Downtempo)
07:19 Jam 2 (Hard Synthwave)
08:20 Finale (Tech House)
08:50 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Donner B-1

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Donner B1 Analog Synthesizer and Sequencer. Can the Donner B-1, inspired by the legendary Roland TB-303, keep up with the competition of affordable acid synth clones like the Behringer TD-3, Roland TB-03, Cyclone Analogic TT303, DINSync RE-303 or Mode Machines x0xb0x? Is it yet another affordable mono synth? Who's the mysterious company behind it?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:57 Overview Donner B1
01:27 What/Who the hell is Donner???
02:27 Oscillator
02:38 Basic Tones
02:56 Filter
03:08 Distortion
03:16 Delay
03:23 Sequencer Basics
04:07 Added Sequencer Features, Realtime FX
04:26 Arpeggiator, Hold
04:32 Limitations
04:41 Connectivity, Sync, Donner Synth App
05:08 Interesting Videos, Pricing
05:38 Hate
06:06 Jam 1
07:00 Jam 2
08:02 Finale
08:30 Verdict"