Mamotreco - Crossing the Line (demo)

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"I made this track with the Elektron Octatrack and Analog Four synth and sampler grooveboxes, which handle the core of the track, alongside the Roland JV-880 Rompler synth from late 80s which comes in for melody lines and chords. #doswave #retrowave #retrosynth
I also made the pixel art animation to go with this track.
Music and video by Mamotreco
https://mamotreco.com"

We used Arturia synths to make a Tangerine Dream style track

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"This atmospheric synth soundtrack music was made with these Arturia V Collection 9 synths:
- Arturia Minifreak VST
- Arturia Pigments VST
- Arturia Mini V3 VST
- Arturia Emulator II V VST
- Arturia CZ V VST
#arturia #synth #tangerinedream
The composition may be reminiscent of Tangerine Dream but it was made entirely on Arturia synth plugins on Ableton Live.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com
Music written by Alpicat and Mamotreco. All rights reserved.

The footage was shot on a Sony HX99 compact camera during a hike. It was then edited in DaVinci Resolve with the Dehancer plugin (Btw you can get 10% off Dehancer by typing MAMOTRECO at checkout - I may receive a small commission which supports this channel's ability to put out new videos)"

Prophet 5 demo 2

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Mamotreco Prophet 5 demos

"Some juicy analog synth sounds from the Prophet 5 Rev4 desktop module. Listening with headphones is recommended to get the full richness of this classic synth's sound.

If you'd like to support this channel with a one-off purchase, please check out our affordably priced music: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com"

DX100 From Mars | Samples From Mars | Fave synth sounds

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"Samples From Mars has sampled the little FM synth that could, the Yamaha DX100. Plenty of gritty 80s synth vibes here. I've picked out some of the sounds that stood out to me.
#samplepack #samplesfrommars #80ssynth
From techno and house bass to David Lynch style keys, this sample pack may have what you're looking for. Note: I bought this with my own money and am not affiliated with Samples From Mars."

Content:
00:00 Intro
00:09 DX 100 from Mars - Marimba (bass)
00:33 DX 100 from Mars - Marimba (tweaked)
00:41 DX 100 from Mars - Solid Bass Multi
00:52 DX 100 from Mars - Solid Bass
01:17 DX 100 from Mars - Chirping Birds FX
01:32 DX 100 from Mars - Helicopter FX
01:54 DX 100 from Mars - Xylo Snare
02:08 DX 100 from Mars - David Lynch
02:33 DX 100 from Mars - Electric Acoustic
02:51 DX 100 from Mars - Warble Celeste
03:00 DX 100 from Mars - Wood Piano
03:23 DX 100 from Mars - Soft Horns


https://mamotreco.com

Additional Mamotreco Samples From Mars posts

The Future Was Then | Synth Library Music | Retro Computing

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"Visited a museum of technology with a wonderful computing exhibit which included computers of all shapes and sizes (from 70s mainframe to 80s 8-bit home computers and some 90s systems too).

#vintagecomputer #80ssynth #homecomputers

The background music track "Cyclades" is from my Cybersyn - Intrigues Telematiques album (available here with exclusive artwork: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com/a...) or as part of the Mamotreco Channel Compilation linked below.

Cyclades is a reference to a pre-TCP/IP network protocol prototyped in France in the early 70s. While the standard was never adopted for France's homegrown telematic revolution, it did incorporate packet switching and was designed to work as a network of networks. As with much advanced technology, it fell by the wayside when the French Postal Service (La Poste/P.T.T.) opted for the more established but more primitive Transpac concept based on the X.25 network standard.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Sony RX100 VII Creative Zoom Examples

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"Trippy creative zoom articulations with the Sony RX100 VII. Combining a versatile zoom lens with SteadyShot stabilisation gets you some striking movement, closing in and peeling off your subject.
#sonyrx100vii #prophet12 #zoomtest
The music was done on a Prophet 12 synthesizer which sounds rather unique due to its combination of digital oscillators and analog filters.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com

Welcome to Mamotreco! This channel covers a lot topics: synthesizers, electronic instruments, making and listening to music and photography. The aim is to post weekly, though that isn't always possible. Thanks for watching."

Mamotreco - Edit4

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"This is a synth edit of a cheesy but vibey late 80s UK freestyle track. I kept the strongest vocal parts, added some backing vocals, and new synth layers. I also wrote an outro with a new bass line and processed different parts of the source material to add grit and interesting time-stretched juxtapositions. I went for a bit of a vaporwave approach when putting it all together.

This edit is available right here: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com/album/..."

Mamotreco OP-1 Mixtape Diary #2 | Teenage Engineering Synth

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"Welcome to another entry in my synth music diary with the Teenage Engineering OP-1. This time is eschew the radio samples from the last mixtape ([posted here]) and focus on the internal TE OP 1 synth sounds. No external sounds were added. Everything you hear is 100% Teenage Engineering OP-1. #op1 #teenageengineering #synth

I then played live over the top of the tape in one take, using further OP-1 synth sounds on top of what I had done before. There's also a couple of times where I use the Memory 1 momentary button to change the overall sound. Apologies if the final product is a bit rough, but that's how it goes with the OP-1, it's immediate and not everything is perfect but that's why I love it, great to break through writers block and get making music.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Oregon Coast Dreams - Synth Bliss

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"Sometimes a place leaves a musical feeling within. The Oregon Coast is such a place. For this reason, I wrote this synth track to capture it. Enjoy the ensuing Badalamenti Wave. #synth #soundtrack #oregoncoast

Used Ableton Live, Samples From Mars and Arturia to make the music you hear. A looping pattern of overlapping melodies reminiscent of Twin Peaks, run their course until some shy string machine pads come into play.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com

Welcome to Mamotreco! This channel covers a lot topics: synthesizers, electronic instruments, making and listening to music and photography. The aim is to post weekly, though that isn't always possible. Thanks for watching."

Mamotreco Mixtape #1 📼 on the OP-1

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"Enjoy this quick mixtape made on the Teenage Engineering OP-1 synth. Used the sampler and radio features to chop, sauté and marinate some radio transmissions for your listening pleasure. Channel-hopping through arbitrary genres to throw together an aromatic and atavistic audio collage.

#op1 #synth #mixtape

All the video is also original filmed all over Europe, United States and Mexico on sundry phones and cameras.

Current channel music compilation including this track: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com

Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Prophet 5, Prophet 12, Prophet Rev2 - 3 Sequential Synth Trio

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Mamotreco Prophet 5 demos

"Enjoy a warm and relaxing Sequential synth soundtrack moment featuring the Prophet Rev 2, Prophet 5 Rev 4 and Prophet 12 in their full glory. Every synth plays to its strength, from thick bass, to crystalline melodies. Even the Prophet 12 synth sounds rich and warm thanks to its SSM filters.
The three Prophets were played at the same time in one take, and then 2 additional tracks were recorded for additional sounds.
#prophet12 #prophet5 #prophetrev2
This gorgeous Tangerine Dream-inflected synth soundtrack interlude is accompanied by evocative vintage digital photos of London sunsets and calm moments to enhance the emotive impact of the music. Photos taken with a Panasonic Lumix FZ7 point and shoot camera from 2006. Featuring a 6 megapixel CCD sensor.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

360 From Mars | Samples From Mars | Fave synth sounds

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"Playing my favorite sounds from the 360 From Mars sample pack from Samples From Mars who sampled the 360 Systems Keyboard. Afaik one of the first (or the first) ROMPLER type synth. Namely, it plays back PCM samples off EPROM chips. I tested the Ableton Live version of this sample pack on Live 11. #samplepack #synthesizer #80ssynth
Unlike the CMI Fairlight, it does not have sampling capability. Considering it came out in the early 80s it has surprisingly high quality sounds for the time–being tamed by tasty CEM filter chips.

Note: I am not affiliated with Samples From Mars. I bought this with my own money for my own music composition needs.

Current channel music compilation (20 tracks for a couple bucks): https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Elektron Octatrack | BREAK the 16s recording LIMIT!

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"Do you have an OCTATRACK?

Have you been frustrated by the default 16 second record limit? What if I told you, you can bypass it with a couple of button presses?

Let me show you how you can get much more time!
First Press FUNCTION + MIXER to access the OCTATRACK Settings
Press the Down Arrow until you get to CONTROL

Right Arrow and then Down Arrow until you get to MEMORY
Hit the YES button to see the MEMORY Options
Down Arrow to select DYNAMIC RECORDERS

Press YES to change the settings value to YES
Then Press NO to validate (I know it’s strange)
You will get warning about playback stopping and any unsaved recordings in the buffers being lost

Press YES to validate
Press NO to exit the OCTATRACK settings
And when you check it out now by pressing FUNCTION + RECORD 1

The recorder screen now says 396 seconds which is about 6 and a half minutes in 16-Bit mode, if your recorders are set to 24-Bit you will have less time but still way more than the 16 seconds we started with.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Arturia MiniFreak - Monster Synth Demo (No Talking)

video upload by Mamotreco

"A long demo playing multiple patches from the new Arturia MiniFreak synthesizer.
The accompanying drum sequences are from the Roland T-8 AIRA Compact Beat Machine.

Initial impressions are good, though I need to dive deeper into all the oscillator shape options. The minikeys are ok once you get used to them, they are a bit cramped though. I have long fingers and I kept on accidently hitting the sequencer or arp button with my finger whilst playing chords with my left hand, so the Minifreak would suddenly jump into sequencer mode!

Also featuring the BBC Acorn Archimedes A3000 with RISC OS 2

#arturia #minifreak #synth

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Fujifilm XT4 Gritty Low Light Video in Classic Negative with vocoder retro synthpop music

video upload by Mamotreco

"Shot this with the Fujifilm X-T4 and the Fujinon 50mm f2 prime lens. I let the ISO run as high as it wanted to since I was shooting as we were driving around at night on the back roads of the Pacific Northwest suburbs. The IBIS is turned on since the lens has no OIS.
#fujifilm #lowlight #vocoder

The background music I wrote years ago on Fruity Loops 3 with the vocoder vocals coming in from the Microkorg synth. There might also be some Casio CZ5000 melodies in there.

You’ll notice that the footage is pretty jerky at moments but in a rather mechanical way. I believe that is due to the Fujifilm X-T4 IBIS which tends to be pretty rigid, which is great for static shots but not so much for dynamic movement situations.

The Classic Negative film simulation which I applied to the video is very pleasing in terms of mood and color look, in my opinion. This is one of the strengths of the Fujifilm system of cameras, being able to apply distinctive but versatile looks to both footage and photos.

One last word about the music, I wrote this track being inspired by both John Carpenter soundtracks and early Sierra point and click adventure backgrounds on the first outings of Police Quest, Space Quest, and Leisure Suit Larry.

If you want to hear more tracks in a similar vein, then please check out the links below.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Living on the Edgelands | Electropop

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"Take a walk right on the edge between civilization and wasteland in this experimental electropop track. An ominous ghost numbers radio voice intones over an increasingly poignant synth music instrumental while the camera threads through the top of an embankment between a highway and a railway.
#electropop #synthmusic #edgelands
Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Prophet 5 Rev4 Sound Demo | Taking Flight

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"Some juicy analog synth sounds from the Prophet 5 Rev4 desktop module. Listening with headphones is recommended to get the full richness of this classic synth's sound. Visuals are from Tibidabo in Barcelona as well as some random airport shots.

If you'd like to support this channel with a one-off purchase, please check out our affordably priced music: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com"

Arturia Synclavier V | Digital Pioneer | Fave Synth Sounds

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"Arturia dubs the Synclavier V (its softsynth emulation of the New England Digital Synclavier) a digital dream synthesizer. Here I play some sounds that stood out to me from the patch banks of this VST synth that is part of the current Arturia V Collection.
#digitalsynthesizer #arturia #synclavier
Note: I am not affiliated with Arturia. I bought Synclavier-V with my own money.

Current channel music compilation (20 tracks for a couple bucks total): https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Sequential Prophet 12 Majestic Tones (Flashing Light Warning ⚠️)

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"Some digital/analog synth hybrid goodness from the magnificent Sequential Prophet 12. All sounds come from this beast of a synthesizer which sports flexible digital oscillators and analog filters within a focused tabletop form factor.

#prophet12 #synth #sounddemo

Be aware, the mood light top left was on the fritz and the frame rate of the video makes it flash a bit. However, this synth designed by Dave Smith still sounds top notch.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com

Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Moog Grandmother | Analog Bonanza x4

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"Four layers of unadulterated analog majesty thanks to the Moog Grandmother and its rich synth tones unleashed. Bask in the meaty synthesizer timbres of this unique Moog synth. This eminently playable electronic instrument confidently handles leads, bass, and synth sequences without breaking a sweat.
#moog #analog #synth
Moog Grandmother is a worthy descendant of the Moog modular synths of yore. It's semi-modular design along with sequencer and spring reverb makes a sound synthesis lab par excellence.

However, it's not just all blips and bloops, the Grandmother is begging to be played. Make no mistake this is a complete synthesizer instrument. Monophonic for sure, but a player's delight nonetheless. To be clear, this synth was purchased with our own money but that doesn't stop us from waxing lyrical about its musical capabilities.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"