Synthwave Astrophotography Adventures

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"My love of astrophotography and synthesizers has combined forces once again in my latest collection of images put to music. This journey through the cosmos represents almost 60 individual processed images/videos, each of which may be comprised of hundreds of exposures! The sounds were from the Arturia Polybrute, Korg OPSIX / OPSIX native VST, Korg miniKORG 700fs VST and Addictive Drums II.

Much of the imaging was done at my favorite dark sky site, the Pemigewasset Overlook in Lincoln, NH. But many of the long total exposure deep-space images came from home under my light pollution with the astro camera and filters. I listed some of the dorky details below:

Scope: StellarVue SV102T, SFFX1 flattener, Gerd Neumann CTU, MoonLite NiteCrawler
Mount: Explore Scientific PMC-Eight G11, Spring-loaded OPWB on DEC, O-Vision Worm on RA
Cameras: QHY600 & QHYCFW3-L w/Chroma LRGB & 3nm Ha/OIII/SII, Nikon D5300 H-alpha mod, Nikon Z6, GoPro Hero8 Black
Lenses: Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8, Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Guiding & Alignment: StellarVue F50 GuideScope & ZWO ASI290MM Mini Guide Cam, QHY Polemaster
Computer & Software: Surface Pro Windows 10, ASCOM POTH, CdC, PHD2, SGP, Backyard Nikon
Gallery: https://gaac.us/gallery-2/jeremy-parker/

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952"

Roland SH-1000 Rescue!

video by Jeremy Parker

Great video from new supporting member, Jeremy Parker.

"Here's an in-depth look at my latest restoration project, Roland's first synthesizer from 1973, the SH-1000. There's a little history on the synth and the formative years of the market, plenty of SH-1000 driven background music, a quick demo of the features/sound, the complete restoration and finally a little jam video at the end.

Here are some handy resources that I used for this project:
User manual / service manual: https://www.manualslib.com/products/R...​
Serial number lookup: https://serial-number-decoder.com/rol...​
Roland R&D Center (including Google Maps view of museum): https://www.roland.com/global/company...​
Vintage Synth Advertisements/Info: http://retrosynthads.blogspot.com/​
Everything Synth-related: https://www.matrixsynth.com/​

Great history on Roland by Alex Ball: https://youtu.be/JcbpRMZIQ8g​

0:00​ Intro
2:03​ History
4:39​ Features & Demo
7:35​ First Day Trying Synth
9:15​ Taking Apart Synth
10:39​ Cabinet Work
15:08​ Keyboard & Electronics
20:58​ Final Reassembly
22:12​ Outro
22:39​ SH-1000 Jam"

Rhodes MKIII EK-10 Rescue!

video by Jeremy Parker

"Here's my in-depth look at the Rhodes MKIII EK-10 and the recently finished restoration I did. Here are some links to the companies / resources that made this possible:

Vintage Vibe: https://www.vintagevibe.com/​
Fender Rhodes Super Site: https://www.fenderrhodes.com/​
The Electric Piano Forum: https://ep-forum.com/smf/​
Retro Synth Ads blog: http://retrosynthads.blogspot.com/​
Great Synthesizers online magazine: https://greatsynthesizers.com/en/​

0:00​ Intro
1:01​ History
3:08​ Demo & Features
6:51​ Mechanical & Cosmetic Work
14:18​ Electronics Repair
15:46​ Sustain Pedal
16:15​ Outro"

Here's a collaboration featuring the MKIII EK-10:

"Tough Cookies" w/ Dan Abreu, Steve Langone, Ben Alman
video by Jeremy Parker

"Here's my latest funky composition, 'Tough Cookies', featuring the talents of Dan Abreu on sax, Steve Langone on drums, AND 'Cowboy' Ben Alman on bass. After I restored my Rhodes MKIII EK-10, I just had to write a tune to feature it. The name 'Tough Cookies' is something I say to my daughter a lot. :) We hope you enjoy this tune as much as we did recording it!

Please check out Dan on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzvc...​ and website: https://danabreu.com/​​"

Astro + Arturia = AWESOME!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"My love of astrophotography has intersected with my love of synthesizers in a beautiful venn diagram of awesomeness. At least I'm hoping so! One of the reasons I purchased my Arturia POLYBRUTE was exactly for making space music. It's been over a year since my last astrophotograhy video, so it's about that time.

Most of the images were taken from darker skies, but a couple came from home under my light pollution with the new astro camera and filters. I listed some details on the sounds I used, and also the images you'll see. If you want more dorky details, see below:

Scope: StellarVue SV102T, MoonLite NiteCrawler
Mount: Explore Scientific PMC-Eight G11, Spring-loaded OPWB on DEC, O-Vision Worm on RA
Cameras: QHY600 & QHYCFW3-L w/Chroma LRGB & 3nm Ha/OIII/SII, Nikon D5300 H-alpha mod, Nikon Z6, GoPro Hero8 Black
Guiding & Alignment: StellarVue F50 GuideScope & ZWO ASI290MM Mini Guide Cam, QHY Polemaster
Computer & Software: Surface Pro Windows 10, ASCOM POTH, CdC, PHD2, SGP, Backyard Nikon
Gallery: https://gaac.us/gallery-2/jeremy-parker/

Arturia POLYBRUTE sounds used:
"Hawkins" (pad) - beginning and end astmospheric chords
"Chonky" (bass) - basslines in main song
"VHS Keys" (keys) - chords in main song
"Claire De Lune" (keys) - chords in chorus behind piano solo
"Deaths Harmonica" (lead) - melody in main song

Other sounds:
Addictive Drums VST - drums in main song
Yamaha S3X - acoustic piano in main song solo
Aether VST - reverb on piano

Mics on piano:
KSM141s in cardioid pair, ORTF (approx)
KSM44a cardioid over middle C"

Mini-Korg K-2 Rescue!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

00:00 Title
00:29 Intro
02:56 History
08:21 Michael Lunn
15:12 Demo
19:11 Initial Inspection
22:11 Disassembly & Electronics
27:34 Sheet Metal
29:02 Capacitors & Re-assembly
32:24 Problems
34:13 Cosmetics & Final Details
43:42 Outro & 80's Jam

"This time I'm going DEEP into the Univox Mini-Korg K-2 (a.k.a. Mini-Korg 700s), including the history, the story behind the family member who passed it down to me, a demonstration of the synth, the extensive restoration effort, and finally a rad 80's song with my friend and amazing guitarist, Justin Piper.

I'd like to thank family and friends that helped with this whole project, including the Lunn Family, Kadrolsha Ona Carole, Mary Champagne, Kristin Parker, Craig Parker, and Justin Piper.
https://justinpiper.com/home

Here are some of the resources/companies that made this possible:
metal-work/repair - https://www.apluschelmsford.com/
sheet metal powder-coating/silkscreen - https://jmd.industries/
audio tape restoration and digitizing - https://www.sonicraft.com/

Here's a great video on the Mini-Korg by Alex Ball that just came out, with more details on the history: [posted here]

Here are my sources of information and images as credited in the video: http://retrosynthads.blogspot.com/
http://vintageunivox.com/
https://www.soundonsound.com/music-business/history-korg-part-1
https://en.audiofanzine.com/
https://www.matrixsynth.com/
https://www.epicurious.com/
https://reel2reeltexas.com/
http://neatdesigns.net/
http://nemo-newengland.blogspot.com/
http://conradhoffman.com/capchecktut.htm
walnut finishing tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zT4h..."

"Lost and Found" feat. Peter MacLean & Mike Tucker

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"This original composition features the incredible Peter MacLean (Maceo Parker) on drums and Mike Tucker (Arturo Sandoval) on tenor saxaphone as special guests. I wrote the core of this tune for the @rhodesmusic Missing Keys contest, as the backing track for James Smith's @YardActBand spoken word. I was spurred on by the challenge to write something specific, and I liked the vibe of what I came up with enough to finish it off as a complete song on its own. So I constructed some melodies, sax solo section and put an arrangement together for this special rendition with Peter and Mike sitting in, doing the magical things that they do.

Follow Mike here: https://www.instagram.com/miketuckersax/
Follow Pete here: https://www.instagram.com/makshimach/


I used my Rhodes MKIII EK10 which I restored a few years ago: [posted here]

Then I also used the Funk Bass sound from my Korg Opsix, a ring-mod solo lead I made on my miniKORG 700fs, and various sounds from my Arturia Polybrute.

Here's my original entry to the Rhodes Missing Keys contest, so you can hear where it came from:

• Rhodes "Missing Keys" Competition Entry

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952

Enjoy!"

Yamaha B200: Ever heard of it?!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

You can find a small handfull of posts mentioning the Yamaha B200 here (only 5 including this one).

00:00 Intro
01:40 History
05:37 Demo
11:45 Song "Throw My Hands Up"
17:55 Outro

"Here's a look at the Yamaha B200 from 1988, and my very first synthesizer from my childhood. You may have seen it in some of my previous videos, but I brought it back to life recently and ended up programming a bunch of cool sounds that you can download if you also own a B200, YS200 or TQ-5. I wrote a couple new tunes here, one of which my featured performance, and I'm just loving the sounds I got, so I think this synth will not be going back in it's case! (Note that the drum sounds are not from the B200, they are from Addictive Drums. The B200 can make drum sounds but does not have drum kits.) If you use Reaper as your DAW, I also made a ReaBank file for it which you can load with the ReaControlMIDI VST, such that you can call up any of the presets over MIDI, etc. Bank 1 has the Preset voice list, Bank 2 has my new sounds, and Bank 3 has the voice list for the RCD1000 ROM voice card:
https://github.com/JeremyMParker/Yama...

Please check out the music for this video and previous videos on my SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952

Thanks to Pete Harkins for running the Backbeat Brewing Company where I play every month, and for the cool T-shirt I'm wearing in this vid: https://www.backbeatbrewing.com/

Thanks to the following websites and resources for the pictures and info for this video: [active links on YouTube for those interested]

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Hammond + Elektron Analog Rytm = fonky!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"Jamming out on my Hammond A-100 and Leslie Model 145 with the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII, enjoy!"

MiniKorg + OpSix + Polybrute + Rhodes MKIII = FUNK!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"So this funky number is named after Lowell, MA, the 'Mill City', and the place where my funk journey really got going so many years ago. The song features the Arturia Polybrute holding down the main rhythm and bass parts, the Rhodes MKIII EK-10 on some lovely bridge chords, the MiniKorg 700fs on melodies, and the Korg PolySix bringin' in some low end on the solo section. But my favorite part is the dueling mono synth solos where the MiniKorg and OpSix battle it out (and I get a little crazy)!

Hope ya'll enjoy it!"

POLYBRUTE 80s FUNK! (no talking)

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"As promised from my Arturia POLYBRUTE review, I've been making more sounds and have just upgraded to the version 2.0 firmware to allow some new cool possibilities. This original song, 'Boombox Slide', is inspired by the 1980's funk style of Prince, Cameo, Janet Jackson, Morris Day and the Time, etc. The song actually started right after I made one of the new sounds featured here, "Haywire", which itself was inspired from the keyboardist of the same name. All of the sounds, with the exception of "VHS Keys", were programmed by me and were very fun to create on the Polybrute. Enjoy!"

3 Reasons to Try DAWless

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"Here's my latest DAWless setup for live MIDI sequencing with my hardware synths. It centers around the Retrokits RK008, with my Nord Stage 4, miniKORG 700fs, Moog Minitaur and Elektron Analog Rytm MKII. Although I love using my main DAW, Cockos Reaper, for producing finished music, there are 3 advantages that this DAWless setup has, a couple of which were a little unexpected. And there is a bunch of good original music that came right out of this new setup, so enjoy!

A case/stand I designed for the RK008: https://www.printables.com/model/5981...
Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952

00:00 Intro
00:55 The Setup
03:00 Portability
05:24 Practice tool
07:27 Songwriting tool
12:02 DAWless to DAW
13:15 Outro"

Keystep 37 + Moog Minitaur + Analog Rytm + Rhodes = more DAWless Jams!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"I just put together this cool little DAWless setup for coming up with tunes, jamming, and even practicing over changes. The Arturia Keystep 37 is the sequencer and controller for the Moog Minitaur, so the basslines can be held down, while I'm free to play on the Rhodes MKIII EK-10. The Elektron Analog Rytm MKII is the drum machine and provides clock to the KeyStep. Overall, this is a fun little rig, and a good way to come up with ideas and just have fun."

Live at the New England Synth Fest

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"My good friend and musical collaborator, @cowboybenalman @TheEntireRobot , invited me to join him at the Spring 2023 New England Synth Festival, where we performed a live set. This was my first time performing at a synthesizer festival, so it was a great opportunity to get to know and participate in the local synth community. It was held in Burlington, MA and included a slew of other performers, lectures and workshops throughout the day. Thank you @newenglandsynthfest for having us, and thanks to the visual synth artists Vidumami and Allison Tanenhaus who provided the video backdrop for our set.

I used my @ArturiaOfficial Polybrute, @KorgOfficial Minikorg 700fs and the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII. Ben used various gear, including the @MoogMusicInc Sirin, Arturia Keystep 37, @EricaSynths Perkons HD-01, among other things.

Please check out @newenglandsynthfest at their website: https://nesynthfest.alt-mode.com/
And the entire stream of the day's performances here:"

New England Synth Fest, April 22, 2023

video upload by New England Synth Fest

You can check out more of Cowboy's stuff on his channel and twitch.tv stream for his latest project, 'The Entire Robot':

/ theentirerobot
and website https://www.theentirerobot.com/

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952"

"Back In The Day" feat. Steve Langone

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"This original composition was written for my Amiga restoration video series, inspired by memories of my childhood. It ended up having kind of a retro Yellojackets vibe, and I really like combination of the synth voices and piano. Steve and I worked up a new studio version of the tune, which we're excited to share with you.

All you drummers, please check Steve over on his YouTube channel:

/ @stevelangonedrum... and website: https://www.stevelangonedrums.com/

In terms of sounds, this song features my Arturia Polybrute and my grand piano. The Polybrute sounds include, "Analog Bass", "Amped Clarinet", and "PPG 4.0". The piano is a Yamaha S3X, 6'1" grand. The miking on the piano is the same as previous videos, with two cardioids (Shure KSM141s) spaced around 15" apart at 90 degrees and an omni in middle front (Shure KSM44a in omni)."

Can your speakers handle this DAWless jam?

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"@JeremyParkerMusic presents a quick DAWless jam with the Moog Minitaur, Minikorg 700fs, Arturia Polybrute, Arturia Keystep 37, and Elektron Analog Rytm MKII. I'm getting ready for some upcoming gigs with my good friend @cowboybenalman, who I join regularly on his Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/theentirerobot

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952"

Knobcon 2023

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"My first Knobcon! What took me so long? It's about way more than just modular, and I simply had a great time. People were so nice, whether they were faces to names I knew online, or complete strangers that I just talked to randomly. This isn't a comprehensive view of everything the con has to offer, but it was a glimpse into my experience. So many people to thank and acknowledge below:

https://www.knobcon.com/

Ben Alman and The Entire Robot: https://www.twitch.tv/theentirerobot
@TheEntireRobot
Oberheim: https://oberheim.com/
Sequential: https://www.sequential.com/
Juanito Moore:

/ @ozerik
Modular for the Masses: https://modularforthemasses.square.site/
Hammond Organ: https://hammondorganco.com/
Circuit Happy: https://circuithappy.com/products/the...
The Golden Shrimp Guild:
https://gsg.live/
Kyaa & AE Modular: https://forum.aemodular.com/board/22/...
A Yellow Sine: https://www.ayellowsine.com/
@gerbilhamsterrecords3342

00:00 Intro
02:12 Friday Night Welcome
03:34 Saturday Exhibits
3:53 Oberheim OB-X8
4:35 Sequential Trigon-6
5:34 Juanito Moore
9:05 Hammond
12:05 Circuit Happy
14:08 The Golden Shrimp Guild
15:50 Lectures
16:06 Kyaa Modular
16:45 A Yellow Sine
16:56 Schedule
17:24 Golden Shrimp Jam & Outro"

PolyBrute: My first real synth!?

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"Here's my in-depth look at the Arturia POLYBRUTE after a few months of ownership. It's my first analog polysynth ever, and despite a few hiccups, I'm excited to own this instrument and find myself getting lost in sonic possibilities, exploring the land of synthesis!

00:00 Title
00:23 Intro
01:42 Childhood synth obsession
03:08 Choosing the PolyBrute
04:15 PolyBrute arrives!
05:40 Powering on and issues
09:26 Sound demos
16:45 Final thoughts"

"Drive All Night" Original Synthwave

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"This original composition started off as a 'Moonlight Sonata'-inspired solo piano piece, but morphed into something completely different! I took the chords and put them to an upbeat driving 80's style track and composed melodies to go on top. The sounds were from the Arturia Polybrute, Yamaha B200, Korg OPSIX / OPSIX native VST, Korg miniKORG 700fs / VST and Addictive Drums II. I hope you enjoy!

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952"

5 Second Interviews at Knobcon 2023

video upload by Gerbil Hamster Records

"Shits too long sometimes
Love ya!

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Buchla
https://buchla.com/

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https://www.thekillerbeerelayteam.com...

After Later Audio
https://afterlateraudio.com/

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"Christmas Time Is Here" feat. Steve Langone

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"The classic Vince Guaraldi composition on Hammond organ this time, and with special guest, Steve Langone on drums.

https://www.stevelangonedrums.com/"