NORD LEAD 2 - LADY IN RED by Synesthetica

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These are exquisite and delicate patches that unleash the lesser known softer side of this red classic! Enjoy the beautiful and atmospheric polysynth sounds, unique and lush pads, a nice palette of arpeggio sounds and have a time of your life!

This patch bank contains 99 patches and is compatible with all Nord Lead 2 models including Nord Rack 2, Nord Lead 2x and Nord Rack 2x.

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NORD LEAD 2 - SYNTH HIT WONDERS by Synesthetica


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Feed your Nord Lead 2 with sounds from the 70’s and 80’s synth hits! Remember classics from Visage, Aha, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Berlin, Kraftwerk, Van Halen, Europe, Vangelis, Enya, Gary Numan, The Human League, Harold Faltermeyer, Alphaville, Yazoo, Trans-X, Digital Emotions, The Cure and others? Now you can play all of these and travel back to the golden age of synth music!

This patch bank contains 99 patches and is compatible with all Nord Lead 2 models including Nord Rack 2, Nord Lead 2x and Nord Rack 2x."

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Yamaha DX7 Patch Recreations by Valmont

Synclavier Church Bell recreated on Yamaha DX7 video upload by Valmont

"Check the Synclavier voices patch from Genesis 'Mama' recreated on DX7 as well here: [below]

The Synclavier being linear FM, one of the only suitable algorithm on a DX is the one with 3 parallel carrier/modulator. So in this patch, we have 3 partials but the original patch had 4. This is no big deal, as we can just detune more the DX operators. However, the Synclavier had a 1st harmonic on carrier 1 at 20% level, which is something we can't achieve on DXs because they aren't additive... Just use some feedback, to be honest it's absolutely unnoticeable ;p

The Synclavier vinyl: https://www.discogs.com/fr/release/67...

Based on 'init' patch:
Algorithm: 5
Output level: 99, 84, 99, 84, 99, 84
Coarse: 1, 1.43, 1.01, 1.44, 1.02, 1.45
Detune: 0, 0, -2, -2, -2, -2
Rate 1: 90, 75, 90, 75, 90, 75
Rate 2: 17, 0, 17, 0, 17, 0
Rate 3: 99, 20, 99, 20, 99, 20
Rate 4: 25, 20, 25, 20, 25, 20
Rate Scaling: 2
Feedback: 4
Transposition: C2"

Synclavier "Voices 1" from Genesis 'Mama' recreated on Yamaha DX7 [Supermax]

video upload by Valmont

"This one was more simple than the previous Synclavier patch. The subtlety is that the two triple-harmonic operators are doubled by the Synclavier chorus function, and that both use asynchronous LFOs. So you get a 2x6 linear operators sound, with two moving parts in the whole thing. We can't do this in a DX7, however we have the Supermax delay function which allows something in the very same spirit. Not having a Supermax results in a strictly halved-stack, which is noticeable but okay if you add thick chorus behind.

The two Synclavier operators both contain harmonic 1, 2 and 3. They're detuned from each other, so until here the DX7 can follow. Then with the trigger-delayer, we ask the DX to play each note a second time very shortly after, with an augmented pitch. We get twice the sound, twice fatter. But we still only have one LFO for the voices, delayed or not, so the sound is phasing out a bit less. Just add a lil chorus on the output and there it goes. Tho we can remark that the patch used on 'Mama' by Genesis has less LFO modulation, it's smoother. But I wanted to recreate the real Synclavier sound x)

Also note that Depeche Mode used this patch on 'Love in Itself', just like the ChurchBell sound I recreated a month ago. [above]

Based on 'init' patch:

Algorithm: 32
Output level: 96, 84, 80, 96, 84, 80
Coarse: 1, 2, 3, 1, 2.02, 3
Detune: -4, +4, -4, +5, +5, +7
Rates for all operators: 50/99/99/40
Levels for all operators: 99/99/99/0
LFO wave: sine
LFO speed: 36
LFO delay: 16
LFO PM: 28
-----------------
Supermax functions:
Delay: 140
Volume: 3
PT: 0.38"

Synclavier "Voices 1" from Genesis 'Mama' recreated on Yamaha DX7 [Supermax]
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"This one was more simple than the previous Synclavier patch. The subtlety is that the two triple-harmonic operators are doubled by the Synclavier chorus function, and that both use asynchronous LFOs. So you get a 2x6 linear operators sound, with two moving parts in the whole thing. We can't do this in a DX7, however we have the Supermax delay function which allows something in the very same spirit. Not having a Supermax results in a strictly halved-stack, which is noticeable but okay if you add thick chorus behind.

The two Synclavier operators both contain harmonic 1, 2 and 3. They're detuned from each other, so until here the DX7 can follow. Then with the trigger-delayer, we ask the DX to play each note a second time very shortly after, with an augmented pitch. We get twice the sound, twice fatter. But we still only have one LFO for the voices, delayed or not, so the sound is phasing out a bit less. Just add a lil chorus on the output and there it goes. Tho we can remark that the patch used on "Mama" by Genesis has less LFO modulation, it's smoother. But I wanted to recreate the real Synclavier sound x)

Also note that Depeche Mode used this patch on 'Love in Itself', just like the ChurchBell sound I recreated a month ago. Check it here if you haven't seen it yet! [above]

Based on 'init' patch:

Algorithm: 32
Output level: 96, 84, 80, 96, 84, 80
Coarse: 1, 2, 3, 1, 2.02, 3
Detune: -4, +4, -4, +5, +5, +7
Rates for all operators: 50/99/99/40
Levels for all operators: 99/99/99/0
LFO wave: sine
LFO speed: 36
LFO delay: 16
LFO PM: 28
-----------------
Supermax functions:
Delay: 140
Volume: 3
PT: 0.38"

The Sound of Depeche Mode - E-MU Emulator II

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Depeche Mode Sounds with the E-MU Emulator II Sampling Synthesizer (1984)

0:06 It`s Called A Heart
0:34 Something To Do
1:18 Black Celebration
1:53 Shake The Disease
2:23 Question Of Time


Here can you find the complete EMULATOR II playlist with a lot single sample sound demos, How To Tutorials and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The EMULATOR II playlist:

The Sound of Depeche Mode - E-MU Emax

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Depeche Mode Sounds with the E-MU Emax SE Sampling Synthesizer (1986)

0:06 Stripped
0:47 The Things You Said
1:15 Behind The Wheel
1:55 World In My Eyes
2:35 In Your Room

The E-MU Emax was one of the most used sampling synthesizers in the late 80s. Here is the full Emax playlist with a lot sampling sound demos, sampling tutorials and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy!
E-MU Emax Playlist:"

Venta ELE-10 synth plays Photographic (Depeche Mode Cover)

video upload by Carambolage

This is the first post to feature the VENTA ELE-10.

"Cover song of Photographic played on the ultra-rare plastic Lithuanian 90s toy synth VENTA ELE-10 (also known as Norma ELE-10 or Elektronika EM-18).

- -
Instruments used:
Korg KR-55B (drums) + Behringer System 100m (bass) + Venta ELE-10 (everything else). - -

Still images used in the video were taken outside the actual VENTA factory building (now repurposed) in Vilnius. I bought the synth several years ago on the other side of the street of the factory from a guy who worked in the factory through the 80s & 90s. He still lived in the same flat next to the factory at the time when I bought it. The synth was almost like new, very well preserved, in original packaging. However the output sound was a noisy and the keys were not responding properly. After some maintenance I got it working and after several years of owning it I decided to make a demo of it by covering Depeche Mode's Photographic – one of their songs I like the most. Enjoy!"

Depeche Mode cover - live composing the TR808

video upload by Analogue Solutions

"Son's Uni project - all synths are vintage, already recorded using MC4 and live playing. Roland 100m (x4), Jupiter 8 and others. Last stage is to record in the TR808. This is synced using a Pro Solo with Sync24. Battles with old gear as usual - the Fill button on the TR808 is temperamental and sometimes doesn't trigger the fills."

Famous Emulator II Sounds

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Famous Emulator II Sounds

0:06 Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction
0:23 Pet Shop Boys - Later Tonight
0:49 Pet Shop Boys - Kings Cross
1:15 Pet Shop Boys - Do I Have To
1:29 Pet Shop Boys - Love Comes Quickly
1:46 Depeche Mode - Question Of Time
2:00 Depeche Mode - Black Celebration
2:16 Depeche Mode - It`s Called A Heart
2:34 FGTH - Two Tribes
2:48 FGTH - Relax
3:04 Jan Hammer - Crockett`s Theme

Here can you find the full EMULATOR II playlist with a lot single sample sound demos, How To Tutorials and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The EMULATOR II playlist:"

Roland Jupiter-8

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"The 8-voice polyphonic Jupiter 8 is an analog monster, considered by many to be one of the most desirable synthesizers ever manufactured. Utilized by Alan Wilder and Martin Gore of Depeche Mode during the band’s heyday, and other well known bands, the JP8 is a classic. With two oscillators per voice, a great sounding filter, an arpeggiator, and the ability to split and layer programs, the JP8 is still hard to beat.

This Jupiter is in great condition and has just been serviced and calibrated. It does not have a MIDI upgrade. The only cosmetic flaws are a few scratches in the paint."

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Roland MRS-2 ProMars 37-Key Duophonic Synthesizer SN 891066

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"Superb Roland MRS-2 Promars.

It's near in perfect condition, which is rare for a synth that age.

A very raw, meaty duophonic synth with the addition of the second oscillator that can be detuned and a killer VCF.

Favored by Depeche Mode and Vangelis, this synth has the Midi I/O installed for CC and Sysex, in addition to the CV/Gate inputs.

Revised in 2020 at reputable Belltone in Philadelphia, the power supply was recapped, made US-Voltage compatible and fully calibrated as it is from Japan originally.

It comes with the rare original case."

Video in the listing: Roland Promars Compuphonic | The Red Planet

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Moog Prodigy Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/ External Control, CV/Gate SN 10663

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"1983 Moog Prodigy model 336A monophonic synthesizer in excellent condition and in perfect working order, featuring the external control section for CV/Gate and MIDI/CV interfacing. Produced from 1979-84, this short-lived synthesizer has become very popular as a bass synth in techno and electronic music; used by artists including Fatboy Slim, Depeche Mode, and The Prodigy (who even named themselves after it). Only 11,000 were ever made, and this example (with a serial near the end of the production range) dates to late '83.

The Prodigy features a dual voltage-controlled oscillator design, and this versatile synth delivers classic analog sounds with controls that are both user-friendly and versatile. Oscillator 1 has sawtooth, triangle, and pulse waveforms, and Oscillator 2 has sawtooth, triangle, and square waveforms. The waveforms can be detuned up or down by more than a fifth for thick pads and atonal sounds, and the oscillators can also be synchronized; in sync mode, the pitch wheel alters the tonality of the pitch as opposed to the pitch itself, enabling roaring synth leads.

There are Oscillator Mod, Mixer, Filter, Filter Contour, and Loudness Contour control sections, as well as Tune and Slide Wheels. The Prodigy features a genuine Moog four-pole 24dB/octave lowpass filter (the Emphasis knob), A/D/S envelope generator, and LFO with square or triangle waveforms and routing to the VCF, VCO, or both. The synth features both Pitch and Mod wheels. The back panel has a notably expanded range of controls compared to early examples of the Prodigy, and the external control section includes S Trigger in/out, Keyboard in/out, Oscillator in, VCF in, Sync in and Hi Level audio out. These additional features are essential for interfacing with CV/Gate or MIDI/CV devices.

The synth retains its original end caps which show moderate wear, and the bass-side end cap has a small chunk missing out of the back bottom corner. All of the original knobs and switches are present, and the graphics are clean. Cosmetic wear includes a number of minor nicks and scratches on the enclosure, largely relegated to the back and sides."

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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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Original SYNTON Fenix 1 - Only 75 Ever Made (1999)

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"Only 75 units were ever made of this very rare synth. It is used and loved by the likes of Martin Gore (Depeche Mode) and Richard D James (Aphex Twin). This synth is a rare sight on auction sites as there are so few and artists tend to hold on to their Fenixes as they are such a special piece of gear.

The original Synton Fenix 1 is designed and built by the original 1973-1989 Synton team as their ultimate modular synthesizer. None of the available modular synthesizer quite fulfilled their needs and wishes so they came back together once again and built their dream machine, and they succeeded! It's a synth like no other, it's tonal range is extreme, changing from rich and lush sounding to mix-cutting fierceness within a few twists of the knobs.

The layout is designed with live performance in mind, knobs have a great feel and are very well spaced out, especially for a synth so versatile equipped as this. Modules are numerous and diverse. The three VCO's all have their own properties and so do the VCF and EG modules. Each have their own distinctive parameters and in-/outputs making them serving multiple roles at once, for instance VCF 3 has a three input audio mixer as input stage, removing the need for a seperate mixer module. VCO's go as low as LFO frequencies and the range of LFO reaches to the audible spectrum. Stackable bananaplugs make patching quick and flexible.

The rear of the Fenix is equiped with 6 3,5mm jackplugs which are routed to bananajacks on the front for easy integration with other modulares or Midi to CV modules. The front has both a 6,3 mm stereo jack output as a two channel audio input for routing external signals through the Fenix.

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Kawai 100F Synthesiser SN 3008

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"A rather rare and cool monophonic synth that was originally sold under the Teisco branding. This example is in excellent overall condition and in 100% fully working order. It’s voltage rating is 240V so it will require a step down transformer if used in the USA. A wonderful synth that doesn’t come up for sale too often. Used by the likes of Depeche Mode and others."

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DX5 performing Depeche Mode "Wagging Tongue" cover

video upload by DX5

"Instrumental cover song of my favorite Memento Mori song (by now).
Backing track previously recorded, instrument by instrument, by me on Pro Tools. No original sound were included on this cover.
Gear used:
Roland Promars MRS-2
Roland JP8000
Kurzweil PC1x
Roland JX-8P
Original song composed by Martin Gore/Dave Gahan
Performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara"

DX5 Performing Depeche Mode "Stripped"

video upload by DX5

"Instrumental cover. Excerpt of one of my live streamings. Sound is a bit improved over the last uploaded isolated cover of this song (in 2009!).
Gear used:
Emu Emax.
Emu Emax II.
Composed by Martin L. Gore.
Performed by DX5 Jose Maria Bara."

DX5 performing Depeche Mode "Ghosts Again" cover

video upload by DX5

"Recorded at the second try. There is a wrong note at 3:35, I left it acting as watermark (for those stealing audio and selling it later :-)
Gear used:
Korg DW8000 (triggering the Access Virus TI Snow)
Roland JP8000 (arpeggiator receiving MIDI Clock from Pro Tools)
Kurzweil PC1x
Emu Emax
Backtrack previously recorded, instrument by instrument, by me on Pro Tools. Other gear used: Roland Promars (Bass), JX8P and a Roland TR808 (that I sampled years ago) for intro drums.
Original song composed by Martin L. Gore, Richard Butler.
Performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara"

EMU Emulator II - Shining Moments 80's

video upload by Jason Never Sleeps

"The legendary sampling synthesizer keyboard that defined pop music of the 1980's to present.
0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Ferris Bueller
0:40 - Depeche Mode
2:49 - Paul McCartney
3:01 - Tears For Fears
3:12 - Pet Shop Boys
4:35 - New Order
5:00 - Mr. Mister
5:22 - Front 242
5:54 - OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
6:07 - Laura Branigan
6:14 - Michael Cretu (Enigma)
6:53 - Midge Ure / Ultravox
7:28 - Jason Mysteria (formerly Adrian Star)
8:51 - Alan Wilder of Depeche Mode Demonstration
* Sorry I forgot Tony Banks of Genesis, Herbie Hancock, Rush, and lots more."

Korg Prophecy Physical Modeling Synthesizer Preset Demos

video uploads by Old Korg MaCross

The Prophecy was one of the first synthesizers that made a real breakthrough in the music of the 90s of the twentieth century. A modern digital instrument with all the advantages of this solution, which sounds like a real, classic analog, without its disadvantages!

The Prophecy Solo Synthesizer was introduced in 1995. It is a monophonic instrument with DSP synthesis first developed for the Korg OASYS synthesizer. Synthesis is distinguished by algorithms for creating realistic analog timbres, VPM (Variable Phase Modulation) tones similar to FM synthesis, and physically modeled brass, reed and plucked instruments. Wind instruments sound sensational in it. Additionally, many programmable parameters can be controlled in real time: filter cutoff and resonance, envelopes and arpeggiator. An interesting solution is to use, apart from the pitch and mod wheel, an expressive double-action ribbon wheel. The instrument has six effects processors!
Used by many musicians (especially jazz)

It was used by, among others: Apollo 440, Depeche Mode, Download, Jan Hammer, Joe Zawinul, Kobe, Meat Mirwais, Orbital, Pet Shop Boys, Radio Head, Theatre, The Prodigy, Radio Head, Rick Wakeman, Yes, Joe Zawinul. A great, intuitive, modern, still great-sounding synthesizer for techno, electronic, dance, jazz music. You can write that it is an element of the synthesizer from the OASIS workstation and a less developed synthesizer from the Z1.

Polyphony - Monophonic
Oscillators - Physical Modeling
LFO - 4 LFOs, 30 Waveforms, Real-Time Modulation, 0-60Hz
Filter - Voice Filter: Resonant Low/Hi/Band/Notch
VCA - 4 envelopes
Keyboard - 37 keys (with velocity & aftertouch)
Arpeg/Seq - Arpeggiator: Programmable, Sends/Receives MIDI Clock
Control - MIDI
Date Produced - 1995

"Behind the Wheel" by Depeche Mode cover with 4 Korg Volcas, Korg Monologue and Korg Minilogue

video upload by Mattelica

"'Behind the Wheel' by Depeche Mode cover with 4 Korg Volcas (Sample, Kick, Modular, FM) a Korg Monologue, and a Korg Minilogue to a Yamaha MG10xu mixer to a Canon 6D + 17-40mm lens"

"A Question of Lust" excerpt by Depeche Mode, Moog One Demo, split synth patch, bass and pad

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"'A Question of Lust' by Depeche Mode, Moog One original split synth patch demo (bass arp + synth pad) to a Canon 6D with a 50mm 1.4 lens."