EMU Emulator II Track 2023

video upload by JMPSynth

"EMU Emulator II track demo in an 80's Thompson Twins? style. All sounds recorded from the EII with some reverb added."

EMU Emulator II Sampler - Synth Sounds & Extras

video upload by JMPSynth

"A collection of synth based, Sound Designer sound banks for the Emulator II (plus a couple of extras), all recorded from the mono audio output of the EII with some reverb added.

If you're an EMU sampler owner and want them as they are (in Sound Designer format) or for conversion using EMXP email me at jmp701@sky.com for a free download link.

Presets are:
0:20 - Chang Stack
0:55 - Ethereal
1:12 - Deep Intro & Kraftwerk
2:00 - Chang Stack 3
2:35 - Narcotic Lead 1 & 2
3:12 - Film String
3:54 - Gargantua
4:24 - Zap 1, 2 & 3
4:47 - EQ Curl 2 & 3
5:40 - Fanfare 3
6:40 - Outcry 2
7:16 - Phizz Pad
7:45 - Spitzer 2
8:22 - Annihilation
9:10 - Ultra 3"

Roland V-Synth - Christmas Synth Pop

video upload by JMPSynth

"It's 1st December, so time for cheese-tastic Christmas synth pop from the Roland V-synth, assisted by the XP50 on drums and lead, plus classic bells from the Yamaha DX5."

Roland XP50 Synthesizer Sounds

video upload by JMPSynth

Part 1 here

"My second demo of favourite synth type patches (no presets) for the Roland XP Series Workstations. All recorded from an XP50 with some Reverb added to some patches.

Mainly synth pad sounds using preset waveforms and a few extras thrown in. All patches, no performances. You can email me for the .SVD file to load via floppy :) jmp701@sky.com

Patch list:

0:19 - Mondo Chord 1
1:05 - JV Vectors
1:37 - Seq Bass 2
1:53 - Echo Analog
2:21 - Spectralite
3:07 - You & Vangelis
3:54 - 7th Sound
4:26 - Scan Pad
5:08 - Magnificence
5:47 - Soft Strings
6:21 - Classy Bass
6:53 - What a Pad !
7:29 - Guardian
8:10 - Cavern
8:28 - Nexus
9:14 - OB Soft Pad
10:00 - Rich Choir & Sweeping Vox"

Seasons Fall - Roland XP50 Synth & SR-JV80-16 Orchestral II expansion

video upload by JMPSynth

"Ambient/orchestral music created almost entirely with programmed sounds from the Roland XP50 Workstation plus use of the superb Orchestral II expansion. Some Yamaha CS6R in there too for the evolving pads. Email: jmp701@sky.com"

Yamaha DX5 Synth demo of the Hypersynth Hcard-705

video upload by JMPSynth

"A demo of the 'synth' type sounds and pads from the Hypersynth Hcard-705 for DX1 & DX5. The best of DX FM.

More information at the Hypersynth website: http://www.hypersynth.com/Hcard_705.html

Single and dual patches played on the DX5 with some reverb added plus a little delay on a couple of patches."

Roland Jupiter 6 - Bold sounds from little brother

video by JMPSynth

"Often overshadowed by it's better looking, big brother the Roland Jupiter 8, the Jupiter 6 gives a lot of 'sound for pound' at today's prices for the two. Here is a demo of my favourite programmed sounds recorded direct from the Jupiter 6, with only reverb added from the Strymon Big Sky.

jmp701@sky.com

Apologies for poor resolution of a couple of images."

Programmed sounds for Roland V Synth & V Synth XT

JMPSynth

"A demo of programmed and modified sounds from the Roland V Synth & V Synth XT. Mainly pads and effects that hopefully demonstrate how unique this instrument is.

Basic names for reference:

0:20 - JP String
0:50 - Cavin
1:08 - Dream
1:35 - Vocoder
2:05 - Wailing
2:30 - Frequency Lead
2:52 - JP String 2
3:17 - Moto Fade
3:41 - JP Padding
4:19 - Madness
4:36 - Wave
4:58 - Quiet Pad
5:29 - Glass Pad
6:08 - JP LMPray
6:47 - Effect
7:07 - JP Padding 2
7:44 - Narnia
8:15 - M Circle
8:32 - Ultravox
8:56 - JMJ Lead

jmp701@sky.com"

Strymon Big Sky with Korg Trident, Monopoly & Jupiter 6

JMPSynth

"Synth demo of the Strymon Big Sky in two parts, used with Korg Trident (Brass Lead & Strings), Monopoly (Bass) and Jupiter 6 (Arp/Lead). The Big Sky is immense !

Phaser used in the second part of first demo is the Boss RPH-10 Micro rack."

EMU Emulator II - The Northstar Library

JMPSynth

"A selection of my favourite pad and choir sounds from the 1980's OMI 3 (Northstar) library for the EMU Emulator II, supplied as CD's loaded via the OMI CDS3 optical media drive or 5.25" floppy disk. Northstar Productions still provide these in the latter format for working EII 5.25" floppy drives.

All sounds played from the EII with only some reverb added:

0.00 Fairlight Moods - P08 Slow Voices
0.34 Fairlight Moods - P02 Lite Link Loop
1.10 Hinson Choir - P05 - Slow Choir
1.50 Expander Pads - P04 Choir
2.22 Vector Vikonic - P01 Volkanic
2.42 Vector Xwang - P13 Bow Xwang
3.15 Vector CLancy - P09 Clacy V Attack
3.55 Megacelli - P04 Swell
4.25 OB8 Saw - P05 Touch Filter
4.53 Vector X Dbl Strings - P0 VX DBL String
5.38 JX8P - P01 Voices
6.35 LA Heaven - P13 Slo Heaven"

Korg Trident Sound Demo

Published on Apr 3, 2020 JMPSynth

"A sound demo of the Korg Trident with single and layered sounds using the Synth, Brass and Strings sections. Some use of the excellent built in flanger effect plus some external reverb added only."

EII 808 - EMU Emulator II does 80's electro.

Published on Feb 22, 2020 JMPSynth

"80's electro with assistance from the EMU Emulator II providing drums, vocals and pads. Additional bass sounds from the Roland Jupiter 50. Vintage Phaser and Flanger effects by Boss RBF-10 & RPH-10. ID those samples !"

Yamaha SS-30 String Synthesiser

Published on Dec 2, 2019 JMPSynth

"Quick demo of the Yamaha SS-30 String Synthesiser, one of two stringers favoured by Ultravox in the 1980's due to its lush sound.

Please forgive the picture quality from phone, the audio has been over-dubbed which is the important thing."

Roland Orchestral II Expansion SR-JV80-16 - Track Demo

Published on Aug 19, 2019 JMPSynth

"A short track demo of some patches from the excellent Roland JV80 Orchestral II expansion board for JV/XP & XV Synthesisers."

Visage Twist with the Roland XP50 and JP-08

Published on Jul 28, 2019 JMPSynth

"Loosely based on a favourite classic; Fade to Grey by Midge Ure/Visage, a track recorded using mainly the Roland XP50 and JP-08 synths."

EMU Emulator II soundbanks - Pads & Film score

Published on Jan 7, 2019 JMPSynth

"10 new custom sound banks created for the EMU Emulator II with pads and film scores in mind. sampled directly from a combination of Roland JX8P, XP50 & Behringer Deepmind 12 synths.

Demo comprises four short music pieces recorded with these new banks plus reverb and a bit of stereo delay added. Each bank has up to three presets as variations of the original samples.

If you're interested in these or any other Emulator II banks I've created, you can email me at jmp701@sky.com" Let him know you saw it on MATRIXSYNTH!

EMU Emulator II Track 2018

Published on Sep 10, 2018 JMPSynth

"Several years absent, now with another EII and good to hear the punchy, distinctive sound of the EII again. Hope you enjoy."

Roland System 8 Track Demo - Custom Patches.

Published on Apr 12, 2017 JMPSynth

"Quick track demo of some custom patches from the System 8 engine."

Roland System-8 Audio Track Demo

Published on Nov 24, 2016 JMPSynth

"Received my Roland System 8 synth a week ago and very impressed with it.

This is a track demo of custom and some preset sounds using only the System-8 engine (not the Jupiter 8 or 106 built in). Drums are from an XP80.

Internal effects used plus a little external reverb. Great machine."

Roland XP50 Workstation Synthesiser Demo

Published on Nov 15, 2016 JMPSynth

"A short demo of custom sounds created on my Roland XP50. A favourite synth for many years that can create fantastic sounds with some programming.

This synth has the Vintage Synth, Techno, Dance & Orchestral II expansions installed and may include waveforms from them."