TMP-2-04 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge

video upload by Memetune Studio

00:00 Opening Titles
00:32 Introduction
01:22 Little Black Boxes
07:49 Switched On Cybersynths
14:55 Synthesiser Club
18:30 Commercial Break
21:52 Patching Today
35:05 Video Lab
40:34 Outro

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Episode four of the second series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio

The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations

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It is divided into the following sections:

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at some classic rack mount synths of the 80s and 90s

SWITCHED ON - This second series looks at a type of synthesis based around the ideas of Cybernetics, which Benge calls CYBERSYNTHESIS

SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling

PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch

VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals

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In THIS episode:

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - The Casio VZ10M Phase Distortion synth from 1988

SWITCHED ON CYBERSYNTHS - Euclidean Rhythms. We get the abacus out and do some maths in this episode, trying to work out Euclid’s infamous algorithm

SYNTHESISER CLUB - Today, its Club Yamaha!

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Benge’s latest album The View from Vega, released on the DiN label; FORMS SERIES albums on Bandcamp; Polyrythmic Electronica vinyl from the Systems of Objects label; Memetune merchandise - T-Shirts, Tote Bags and Badges

PATCHING TODAY - on the Paia 4700, made in Oklahoma City in 1974. Is this the WORST modular system ever made? Maybe, maybe not!

VIDEO LAB - In this episode - a look at vintage video cameras, and why the Three Tube system rules


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LINKS:

The View from Vega album: https://dinrecords.bandcamp.com/album...

Polyrythmic Electronica vinyl / Systems of Objects: https://systemofobjects.bandcamp.com/...

Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com

Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestu...

Benge FORMS / Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com


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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2023

Casio and Lamborghini - Style, Reimagined

video upload by Casio Music UK

"A film about Lamborghini’s last naturally aspirated v12 supercar, the Aventador Ultimae featuring an accompanying score utilising the Casio's new and stylish Privia PX-S7000WE."


video upload by

"Casio & Lamborghini feature together in a unique behind the scenes feature film produced by lifestyle magazine, The Review.

Find out why Stephen loves the unique design of the PX-S7000 and why it's weighted wooden keys are so important when composing in this exclusive Behind The Scenes video...

Credits: Stephen Sims & The Review Magazine"

New Casio Casiotone CT-S1000V - First Look

video upload by Kraft Music

Update: new videos, pics, and details added below.

"Find exclusive Casiotone CT-S1000V BUNDLES at Kraft Music: https://www.kraftmusic.com/brands/cas...

Adam Berzowski gets a first look at the Casio CT-S1000V Portable Keyboard.

The Casio Casiotone CT-S1000V gives your music a brand new voice: Its own. In addition to hundreds of AiX-powered Tones and full accompaniment Rhythms, CT-S1000V features Vocal Synthesis technology that lets you play your lyrics in real time. Speak or type your lyrics into the free Lyric Creator app for iOS/Android, transfer them to the CT-S1000V, and play the keys to hear your words come alive. Other features include 61 full-size touch response keys, pitch bend wheel, assignable modulation/effects knobs, a powerful speaker system, audio sampler and 6-track MIDI recorder, and strap pins for playing anywhere. CT-S1000V also offers MIDI over USB and an included WU-BT01 Bluetooth MIDI/Audio adapter.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Casio Casiotone CT-S1000V portable keyboard bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new keyboard, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Update: two videos from Casio:


video upload by Casio Music UK

Casiotone CT-S1000V Introduction

video upload by Casio Music Gear

Additional details via Kraft Music

Since 1980, Casio's mission has been to help musicians find their voice. Now, Casiotone CT-S1000V gives your music a brand new voice: its own. Along with 800 stunning Tones and many other features, CT-S1000V features vocal synthesis technology that lets you play your lyrics in real time.

61 full-size touch response keys plus pitch bend wheel
Bright backlit LCD display with easy, intuitive interface
3 assignable knobs for controlling modulation, effects, filters and much more
800 AiX-powered Tones and 243 full accompaniment Rhythms
Vocal synthesis with personalized lyrics via the free Lyric Creator app for iOS/Android
Powerful, editable DSP effects
Powerful bass-reflex stereo speaker system with surround effect
Audio sampler and 6-track MIDI recorder
Strap pins for playing anywhere
1/4" line outputs to connect to mixers, PA systems, etc.
Class-compliant USB-MIDI connects to free Lyric Creator app
Includes WU-BT01 Bluetooth MIDI/Audio adapter
Optional 6×AA battery power

Innovative vocal synthesis
Boldly defying convention, Casiotone CT-S1000V does what no other keyboard can do: speak or type your lyrics into the free Lyric Creator app for iOS/Android, transfer them to CT-S1000V and play the keys to hear your words come alive. Choose from multiple vocalist models and adjust age, vibrato, portamento and other parameters in real time. It can produce choirs, robotic sounds, vocoder-like textures and more. You can even create a custom vocalist based on an audio recording.

Keys to the kingdom
Casiotone CT-S1000V features 61 full-size touch responsive keys in a sleek, stylish case that weighs less than ten pounds. The easy-to-read LCD display and intuitive controls give you everything you need to perform and create. Use the pitch bend wheel and modulation knob to add natural (or supernatural) expression to your playing, and use the two assignable knobs to tweak EQ, filter, effects and many other settings on the fly.

The heart of a champion
Casio's AiX Sound Source delivers sound quality that you'd expect from a keyboard costing hundreds, if not thousands more. Power on CT-S1000V and you'll be presented with a dynamic, expressive German concert grand piano placed in a virtual concert hall. The huge collection of 800 Tones also has stellar examples of electric pianos, organs, strings, synths and so much more, with Advanced Tones adding complex layers that react to your playing. A collection of vintage keyboard sounds is also included, featuring recreations of timeless, sought-after keyboard instruments, even classic Casio sounds from its VL, VZ and CZ series.

A world of music to explore
CT-S1000V's 243 full-accompaniment Rhythms make it a perfect jamming partner. Simply play a few notes and it creates an entire backing band that reacts effortlessly to the way you play. The variety of Rhythms spans the globe as well as the history of recorded music, so no matter what kind of mood you're in, your Casiotone is always ready to back you up with vibrant acoustic drums, vintage drum machines, global percussion instruments, rock-solid basslines, horn ensembles, rhythm guitars and much more.

Small size, huge sound
There are four ways to experience CT-S1000V's amazing sound quality at its best. First, the bass-ported stereo speaker system delivers eyebrow-raising punch and clarity throughout the entire volume range. Second, plug in a good set of headphones for personal play. Third, connect the 1/4" line outputs to any amplifier, PA system or mixer. Fourth, push the SURROUND button and the speakers will place you right in the middle of your music.

Production power
Make the world your instrument by using the built-in audio sampler to create custom Tones and drum kits. You can even sample from incoming Bluetooth audio. A 6-track sequencer is always on hand to capture and build your creations.

Free play enabled
Casiotone CT-S1000V fits perfectly into your everyday life. It's also gig-ready, with 1/4" line outputs to connect to amps and PA systems. If you're tired of being tied down, just put in 6 AA batteries, attach a strap and play anywhere. Use the included WU-BT10 Bluetooth MIDI/audio adapter to control other gear remotely, giving you the freedom to take center stage.

Own your sound
CT-S1000V makes it easy to create your own signature sounds. You can layer, split and customize the versatile DSP effects, then save your setups as Registrations for easy recall at the touch of a button.

Connected to your world
The microUSB port connects your CT-S1000V to any Mac, PC, iOS or Android device with no drivers or installation needed. Use the free Casio Music Space app for iOS/Android to learn to learn MIDI songs, play and extract chords from audio files, view PDF scores and more. With the included WU-BT10 Bluetooth MIDI/audio adapter, you can even connect wirelessly to your favorite devices to control them via MIDI, or to use the CT-S1000V as a Bluetooth speaker.

Is Casio Teasing a New Synth?

Are You Ready? video upload by Casio Music UK

"Coming January 2022"

https://www.casio.co.uk/are-you-ready

Check It Out


Do You Hear the Music?


I'm counting 32 white keys, so four octave keyboard, display, and built-in vocoder or vocal processing we are hearing the auctual synth in the videos.

Leaked pic via reddit, via this post.

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) - Book Review + Flip Through

synth4ever

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) is also available on Amazon here.

"Ciat-Lonbarde

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) book review & book flip through. Synthesizer Evolution is a recently published book covering every major synth, drum machine and sampler from 1963-1995. Each instrument is hand drawn and includes vital statistics and quirky facts.

Synth Evolution is published by Velocity Press (https://velocitypress.uk) and written & illustrated by Oli Freke (https://www.synthevolution.net), a London-based musician, artist and author with a life-long passion for analogue synthesizers and electronic music.

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) provides us with an in-depth look at synthesizer history over the decades and covers a variety of vintage synthesizers including analog synths, digital synths, modular synths, wavetable synths, FM synths, additive synths and more.

Join me for a narrated book flip through highlighting various synths and concluding with a brief book review at the end. Hope you enjoy and feel free to grab a copy of Synth Evolution if you like it.

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TIMECODES
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00:00 - Intro

► SYNTHESIZERS
01:01 - 360 Systems, Access Music (Virus), Ace Tone
01:46 - Akai (AX80, AX60)
02:43 - Arp Instruments (2500, 2600)
03:44 - Behringer
04:07 - Buchla modulars
04:22 - Casio (Casiotone, CZ series, HT series)

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Scarlet Architect Mini Euro Tour Indiegogo Campaign

Published on Jul 13, 2015 refuge6

You can find their Indiegogo campaign here. Synth spotting, and some specific gear talk from member Ron Ruthersford further below.

Video description: "2015 has been a year of miracles for Scarlet Architect. The long awaited release of their LP, Eternal Return, the bands first release in over 33 years, has been announced by Genetic Music: September 25th, 2015 is the big day!

Now the band has been invited by Zurich's BalconyTV to appear on the program as well as perform in another Zurich venue and several additional opportunities in a number of European cities have been made available to the band as well.

The band needs financial assistance to make the trip.Please help S.A. realize this career long dream by making a contribution to their Indiegogo Campaign."

The following is some additional info via Scarlet Architect's Ron Ruthersford, who has been known to visit MATRIXSYNTH. His Roland TR-808 was listed here. Some of you might remember Ron from previous PNW synth meets.

"In 1982, Scarlet Architect produced a 4-song EP and pressed 1000 copies of it. That EP garnered some recognition in synth pop circles, particularly in Europe, most notably for the songs 'Rose Grey' and 'Falls Away.' 'Rose Grey' was on the dance club charts in 1982 for ten consecutive weeks. For my fellow gearheads, my two bandmates and I recorded the entire EP in one session in a 24-track studio outside of Chicago using only my trusty TR-808, a Casio MT-30, a Casio VL-Tone (through an MXR flanger), and an SCI Pro-One (and of course our voices). It was great fun and a very fond memory.

We are re-releasing the four songs from that EP and seven additional songs from that period that were also professionally recorded but were never before released. The re-release, called Eternal Return, is coming out in September via Genetic Music (www.geneticmusic.de) and will be available on vinyl and CD and as downloads. The vinyl edition will only contain nine songs, while the CD will contain all eleven songs. All songs will also be available from the usual download sources.

Additionally, we have been contacted to play on Balcony TV in Zurich, Switzerland, and have also now been contacted by a few other places/people in Europe to potentially play a few more gigs if we can make it over there. In an attempt to do this, my bandmate has put together an Indiegogo campaign to try to raise funds for our 'mini tour.' The Indiegogo campaign can be found here. A great deal more information can be obtained from the video on the Indiegogo site. If we can achieve our funding goal, we might also be doing gigs in Germany and the UK.

For additional info about the band, we can be found at www.scarletarchitect.net and on Facebook. There are also several songs available for perusal on YouTube."

A few are embedded below.


Scarlet Architect's "Falls Away" & "Rose Grey" followed by some vintage Moog & Yamaha CS synth spotting in 1983:

Scarlet Architect - Falls Away

Uploaded on Jan 18, 2012 empty

"Awesome Minimal Synth from the US ... can't believe no one posted it yet. The best track on this nice EP."

Scarlet Architect - Rose Grey

Uploaded on May 5, 2011 mistressnazgaroth

Scarlet Architect Live 7 11 1983

Published on Jul 6, 2015 refuge6

"An outtake/preview from a recently discovered VHS tape of Scarlet Architect live. Here is a portion of what was to be their second release, the single 'Say You're Not Pretending'.
Original tape compliments of Suzanne Shelton."

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!!!  I hope 2012 treated you well and I wish you the best in 2013!

As I do each year, I thought I'd reflect a little on the past year.  These posts are always difficult to write, and I always wing them, so bear with me.  It's impossible to justify a whole year's worth of synth coverage in a single post.  The following is just a small bit of what comes to mind when looking back.  You'll find a top ten list of posts with the most page views followed by my picks for the year further below.  Apologies if I miss anything, and of course, if you have anything to add, feel free to leave a comment below.  I'm curious what you, the readers of the site, felt stood out in the world of synths this past year.

First, I want to begin this post with a HUGE THANK YOU!!!  If you are reading this it obviously means you have come to this site and some of you have been coming here for years! Thank you for sticking with me. This site is a journey I hope to continue for years to come. Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to showcase their synths, and thank you to those that share what they find! Thank you to those that link to the site and help spread the word on MATRIXSYNTH via Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and your own websites! And of course, THANK YOU to all the sponsors on the right who believe in the site enough to support it!

A nod to previous New Years posts, pictured to the left is the MATRIXSYNTH world domination map. :)  I always think it's worth taking a look at who's watching the site.  Synths are global and you are looking at a map of the readers of MATRIXSYNTH.  Everything you see in green represents a visit from that country.  The darker the green, the higher the number of visits.  This is just for the year, but for the life of the site, we still haven't gotten a single hit from North Korea!   I don't know what they have against synths!  ;)   You'll find the top 10 visits by country further below.

This is the eighth New Year the site has gone through!  The focus for the site this year has been the same as previous years, and I plan to keep it that way.  This site is about showcasing specific synths, not just synths in general, and not just news and press releases.  The focus is on the individual synths that have existed throughout history, the technology behind them, and the lives they lead with their odd owners, myself included.  :)  Yes it is about the gear, their makers, and their players.  It has always been my opinion that synths in general have a tendency to be undervalued. Compared to say collectible guitars, they are often discarded and devalued in favor of next year's model, next year's technology.  It has always been my opinion that every synth has something of value to offer,  something specific and something unique that gives it its character. I built this site to showcase that.  This site is about the history of synths as their history unfolds - videos and images of synths being played and used, by both those that make them and those that play them.  Vintage synths being offered in the second hand market, being exchanged from one sonic explorer to the next. It really is a wondrous thing. Think of the magic synthesizers bring into your world. That is what this site is ultimately about.  Some posts may not seem to make sense now, but they will in time, because they will be a look back in time. A day in the life of a particular synthesizer.  I love analog and I love digital. I love all synths and this site celebrates that.

And now for a little reflection on the year. This year we had a total of 16678 posts including this one.  That comes out to roughly 45.69 posts a day.  Not a single day of the year went without a post.  So what dominated the synth year?  Mobile, modulars and a few dedicated hardware synths.

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Synth Magic FZED for Kontakt from a CASIO FZ-1

YouTube Published on Jul 28, 2012 by SPFXsynthesisers

"Kontakt instrument which uses sounds I have created over decades of owning a CASIO FZ-1 sampler.
During my use of a FZ-1 I have sampled lots of classic drum synths/drum machines, synthesisers and odd ball synths.
This is nearly a GIG of gritty drum sounds, classic analogue synths, strings, pads, stabs, choral sounds, 80's drums, dance sounds, 80's breathy synth sounds, clangs and all kinds of great sounds all mapped into Kontakt with a GUI front and 200 presets to get you're musical adventures going.
All samples are loaded at the same time and selected by a simple drop down menu-This allows for quick and easy access to the sounds.

Perfect for all kinds of electronic music production from New wave, Depeche Mode type tracks, old skool rave, Boards of canada, TRS-80, M83, John Foxx, Numan.
www.synthmagic.co.uk/fzed.htm"

Repaired and modded synth jam

YouTube Uploaded by ChrisLody on Feb 13, 2012

This is a little synth jam that i've been planning for a while. All of the synths and effects in this video have been repaired by me over the last few years. Here's what i used:

Korg Poly 800 (far left)

I bought this from a cash generator for £30 and found it had a scrambled memory, missing joystick and a dead oscillator. A previous owner had modded the battery compartment to take a pp3 instead of the usual 6 D cells. I replaced the battery and fitted a knob to the joystick to make it usable. It was years later that my electronic skill were good enough to track the dead oscillator down to a faulty op-amp. With the help of the forum below i was able to replace it and get it up and running.

http://music-electronics-forum.com/t24095/

While i had the thing i bit i decided to add the 'Moog Slayer' and 'Filter FM' mods to it which make it much more fun :D

http://synthmod.net/korg/moog_slayer/


Yamaha SY35 (bottom right)

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"You think you're a man" - on some Casio keyboards

YouTube Uploaded by organfairy on Jul 13, 2011
Divine.
"I hope you don't mind that the picture is back on the old quality level again. The reason is that I haven't made more videos lately with the new camera but I still have some unfinished or unpublished videos on my harddrive that is shot with the old - now dead - camera. So untill I have finished those it will be a mixture of clear and slightly blurry pictures.

I have been known to occasionally play Casio toy keyboards. This time I am playing some entry level keyboards with "Normal" keys. But still in the relatively cheap range. The song I play is "You think you're a man" which was a hit for drag queen and singer Devine in the mid 1980's"

And of course the one and only original Divine:

divine - you think you're a man

YouTube Uploaded by mikef22 on Nov 7, 2008

"Live on Australian TV, in a flamboyant performance"

DIVINE - YOU THINK YOU'RE A MAN (Extended Video Edit)

Uploaded by bsedits on Sep 5, 2008

"In the 1980s, Divine ( born Harris Glenn Milstead, 1945-1988 ) released several dance music records which were club hits in the USA, Europe and Australia.
This Pete Waterman produced song "You Think You're A Man" was Divine's most successful U.K. hit, reaching #16. The song was also a Top 10 hit in Australia, reaching #8.
Here you can find my re-edited 12" version of the funny video, with all the lyrics of that amazing club classic. Hope you'll enjoy it !!!"

Parallel Worlds Studio - 20 Years in the Making

Bakis Sirros - Parallel Worlds / Interconnected / Memory Geist
[Doepfer_a100] group owner
www.parallel-worlds-music.com
www.myspace.com/parallelworldsmusic
www.myspace.com/interconnectedmusic
www.myspace.com/memorygeist
www.DiN.org.uk
www.musicamaximamagnetica.com
www.vu-us.com

"Doepfer A100, Analogue Systems Integrator, Analogue Solutions Concussor, Serge modular, Roland system-100m, System-100, Korg MS20, MS50, VC10, MS02, SQ10, Trident mk1, SE500, Roland RE-201, Moog Opus-3, Korg PE1000, PE2000, EMS VCS3 mk1, VCS3 mk1 modified, DK-1, Random Voltage Generator, Technosaurus Selector, Roland TR-606, Oberheim 4 Voice modular, various euro modules, Metalbox modular, Blacet modular, ARP Odyssey mk3(toothless), ARP 2600, EKO Rythmaker, Casio VL1..."

Click on each pic for a larger, sharper image.

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Casio CZ-1 Demo Track by Electronic Pop Artist Anjelicas Baby

YouTube via AnjelicasBaby
"Hi Paul Leishman from British new wave, dance, electronic synthpop and pop music artist Anjelicas Baby here. Just been experimenting with a now very rare Casio CZ-1 Phase Distortion synthesizer in cubase. All sounds are off the Casio CZ-1 with the addition of modern computer FX and a house drum loop for added effect.

Angelicas Baby music now can be downloaded or listened to from the following sites:

iTunes U.S., iTunes Australia/N.Z., iTunes Canada, iTunes UK/European Union, iTunes Japan, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, IMVU, Amazon MP3, Lala, Shockhound, Amie Street, last.fm, indiestore.com. In the near future there will be many more.

Many thanks for your ongoing support"

Carriage Return – the final DIY release from Snatch Tapes

"To mark the 30th anniversary of the release of first Snatch Tape in 1979 we are pleased to announce the issuing of a final DIY cassette. Entitled Carriage Return the work consists of two twenty minute sound collages assembled from the thirty years of accumulated reel-to-reel tapes, cassettes, mini disks, CDRs in the Snatch Tapes archive.

Focussing on music and voice-overs originally recorded for various film and video projects Carriage Return weaves a fragmented narration concerning ghost sightings, car crashes, ley lines and hidden bends in and around Bluebell Hill in Kent, England. Mixed with the spoken words is prepared piano, VCS3 synth, circuit bent Casio, shortwave radio, pots and pans and the usual melodic cacophony we have come to expect from Snatch Tapes.

Snatch Tapes is well know for its DIY approach and this final tape is a true Do It Yourself release in that listeners are supplied with all the files needed to make up their own cassette. Provided are two 20 minute mp3 files (one for each side of the tape) and full sleeve and label artwork ready to print off at home. All you need is a cassette deck, a blank C46 tape and a pair of scissors (or scalpel for a cleaner cut).

As the cost of distribution has been reduced to zero the release is provided absolutely free of charge. Listeners may of course use the mp3 files on their iPods on the understanding that after a thirty-day trial period they should either transfer the files to cassette or erase them

Collectors wishing to archive their copies of Carriage Return may send their completed tapes to the Snatch Tapes HQ where for a small fee they will be authenticated, signed, numbered and returned.

All the necessary files for your Carriage Return can be found at
http://www.psouper.co.uk/snatch/index.html

Happy Taping
Philip Sanderson"

Hataken Interview

Back on March 31, I put up a post on Hataken, a Japanese DJ artist who primarily uses analog synths. At the time, Shane Chisolm, the manager of Don Juan Dracula mentioned Hataken was working on a remix version of DJD's "Take Me Home". Shane asked me if I'd be interested in doing an interview with Hataken, and I thought why not. It would be interesting to hear his perspective on the world of synths as a live DJ artist. The following is the result of that interview. Note, this is a long one. You will want to use page down to scroll through. If it is too long for you, I recommend reading one or two questions each time you visit the site. Each DIY item below would typically have been a separate post. There is a lot of interesting stuff here. That said, I start with an introduction followed by asking Hataken how it all started for him. Note the focus is primarily on synths as this site is about everything synth, and Hataken delivers. The gear he has both worked with and designed to meet his specific needs is overwhelming. There's also an interesting interlude on experimenting with frequency counters to produce specific frequencies of sound known to have healing properties, and of course there is a bit of the age old discussion of digital and analog.

Before we start the interview, I want to thank Hataken for taking the time out for this, and I want to thank Shane for suggesting it. It's a fascinating history of a DJ synth artist with interesting perspectives that I'm sure I will come back to over time. Be sure to check out the video and link to more at the end. And of course be sure to check out Hataken's website.

1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

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