Practice session for liveset / techno - TR808, Oberheim SEM and RE-303

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"More practicing for a live set. Have been playing around with the equipment:

* Beats: TR808 through Bugbrand EQ, Moog DFAM
* Synths: DinSync RE-303 through KGB Fuzz, Oberheim SEM through Boss Chorus and Novation Peak
* Samples: Elektron Digitakt
* Mixers: Boss KM60 and Eela S50
* Effects: Strymon El Capistan stereo delay, Merris Mercury stereo reverb
* Compression: Bugbrand stereo compression, Eela built-in limiter.
* Sequencing: Future Retro Mobius, Arturia Keystep"

Alan R. Pearlman Foundation A Conversation with David Baron

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"David Baron is an internationally recognized composer, producer, and engineer. Recently David co-produced, arranged, and mixed, the Mercury award nominated record 'The Bride' for Bat for Lashes, performed on the Lumineers “Cleopatra” (#1 Billboard Record), produced and co-wrote “Ninth” for Peter Murphy, Produced and co-wrote “The Stranger” for Simone Felice, was one of the two musicians on Meghan Trainor’s 'All About That Bass' (#1 Billboard Song, 1.5+ billion views on youtube and 10+ million sales, nominated for Grammy “Song of the Year”). David has had a broad range of past musical experiences from arranging and conducting strings for Shawn Mendes’ “Illuminate Deluxe” (number one album in 65+ countries), to recording for Lenny Kravitz, Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz etc."

https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

Spitfire Audio Mercury — Unearthly Sounds from Hollywood's Secret Weapon

video upload by Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Audio collaboratively creates MERCURY library like no other by harnessing hotshot Hollywood instrument designer Chas Smith’s unearthly sounds for all


“Chas’ instruments have been a crucial part of all of my film scores, and although I’m a little sad that I will no longer have him all to myself, I am thrilled that he has finally succumbed to years of urging on my part and has at long last collaborated with Spitfire Audio.”

- GRAMMY® Award-nominated composer, keyboardist, record producer, and remixer Charlie Clouser (Saw, Wayward Pines, Nine Inch Nails), 2022


LONDON, UK: created in close collaboration with hotshot Hollywood instrument-builder Chas Smith, famed for transforming disused metal into Hollywood’s most menacing, most mysterious instruments for forty years (yet still sought after by blockbuster film composers needing to score the awe-inspiring, the mystical, the mechanical, and the alien), sound- specialising British music technology company Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of MERCURY — harnessing his unearthly sounds for all by sampling 14 of the hotshot Hollywood instrument-builder’s most celebrated acoustic instruments, then fusing, warping, and reinventing them in Solar, Spitfire Audio’s new eDNA-powered synthesiser, to deliver 600+ organic and synthesised textures, tones, and pads perfect for tweaking, twisting, and recombining to unleash the sinister, unshackle the industrial, and unveil the impossible worlds orbiting just beyond reach — as of August 25…

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Foreigner - Cold As Ice (Live At The Rainbow '78) w/ an EML 101

video upload by Mercury

EML 101 lead at 4:10

Two synth spotting videos sent in via Dustin who had the following to say (2nd video below):

"I don't recall ever seeing an EML 101 onstage with any of the big 70's radio bands -of course, it's almost always the MiniMoog, Arp 2600/Odyssey, etc. So I was a bit baffled trying to figure out exactly what synth this is during this live video.

It's a bit hard to see, and it's on a custom raised stand facing the audience, separate from the connected keyboard. The tip off for me that it might be an EML 101 was the distinct metal closing latch that you can see here on the keyboard.

As always, this killer synth sounds great, and kudos to him for having the guts to play a bit of a different rig than seemed to be on everyones elses stage at the time.

Anybody know of another big band like this using EML's live?

Update: some mentions of other artists that used the EML 101 in previous posts here.

And:

Foreigner - Double Vision (Official Music Video)

video upload by RHINO

In this video you can clearly see that this is an EML 101 (pause at 0:52).

"You're watching the official music video for Foreigner - 'Double Vision' from the album 'Double Vision' (1978). 'Double Vision' reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100."

Update2 via Rick Steff in the comments: "al talks about it here: https://al-greenwood.com/home/blog/a-classic-turns-50" From that link:

A CLASSIC TURNS 50!

The EML 101 Synthesizer turns 50 this year! I was working with the late and great Walter Sear at Sear Sound Studio when he introduced me to this ground-breaking synth. He was also a partner with Robert Moog and instrumental in developing the Minimoog. I used this synth on the first 2 Foreigner albums on the tracks - 'Feels Like the First Time, Cold As Ice, Damage is Done, and Spellbinder.

Sequential OB6 and Thermae Ambient Bells

video upload by riotbell

"This is a short piece pairing the OB6 and the Chase Bliss Thermae. Just a gentle sequenced piece meant to simulate slightly detuned bells.

I think the Mercury 7 actually provides more texture than anything. I don't know if I'd call the M7 underrated, but it really does rich spacey soundscaping better than just about any reverb I've so far used.

Thanks for listening."

Sequential OB6 Demos by riotbell

video uploads by riotbell

Playlist:
Sequential OB6 Fairy Fountain
Oberheim OB6 Notch Filter Exploration with ADG-1 and Mercury7
Oberheim OB6 Ambient with Arpeggiator and Mercury 7
Sequential OB6 and Meris Mercury 7 Improv
Sequential OB6 and Shallow Water: Dying Robot Sounds
Sequential OB6 Ambient with Shallow Water and ADG1

Meris + ARP 2600 Demo

video upload by Rosen Sound

"Eli Goss spends 5 minutes running our vintage ARP 2600 through a quadfecta of brilliantly designed pedals by Meris including the Mercury 7, Polymoon, Ottobit, and Hedra."

Does Roland deliver? Comparing the Jupiter 4 and the Promars plugin.

video upload by Friendly Noise

The modulation comparisons at 17 are interesting.

"Jupiter 4 vs Promars plugin

This text contains information about how the comparison was made. If you want to read a longer review, please download the pdf file at the bottom of this page.
But if you want an unbiased experience, stop reading and go see the video or jump to the desired part of the video using the video sections below.

In any case, please also consider subscribing to the channel if you like the video. This is a very time consuming activity, I make this just as a hobby and the only way to know that it’s worth the effort is the statistics of the channel. I have no message for the mankind, but I need to know if you like what I do, if that makes sense. :-)

Ok, this is a comparison between the Roland Jupiter 4 and the Roland Promars plugin. The Promars is a dual VCO monophonic synth. It is said to be technically very close to the Jupiter 4. So, if we use only one Promars VCO and don’t play chords on the Jupiter, the resulting sounds should be theoretically very similar. But close enough to allow for comparisons? Let’s have a listen!

No video or pics of the filter and envelope settings are included. There made no sense because the position of the parameters in the Jupiter 4 and Mercury 4 didn’t match.

Levels are matched using peak normalisation. The Promars is just a little quieter. That’s how the plug-in works.

No effects, EQ or processing were added to the direct sound. The Jupiter 4 onboard chorus is always off, and the second Promars VCO is of course switched off, too.

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Elektron Digitone: 64 Ambient Presets: Pad, Texture, Drone

video upload by Anton Anru

"'Ambient Tones' is a collection of 64 atmospheric patches for Elektron Digitone. The bank includes: 29 Pads, 15 Textures, 10 Strings, 10 Drones.
The bank covers a wide range of atmospheric timbres:
- vintage/retro, lo-fi, tape-like, noisy, detuned, flutter/wow...
- big, massive, epic, bright, orchestral, cinematic...
- dark, distorted, cold, distant, metallic, FM, tense, atonal, non-harmonic, fx-like, soundscape...
- warm, deep, dreamy, soft, gentle, organic, wide, space...
- evolving, moving, sweeping...

🚥 Get the soundset: https://bit.ly/3u032cN

The soundset is suitable for a wide range of genres: ambient, electronica, IDM, trip-hop, lounge, downtempo, chill out, new age, cinematic, trance, deep, progressive, techno, industrial, breakbeat, breaks, jungle, drum and bass, dub and many others.

The presets inside the bank are subdivided into 4 categories, presets titles include the category for better sorting: PD (Pads), ST (Strings), TX (Textures), DR (Drones).

Highlights:
- Wide range of atmospheric sounds
- Thoroughly set parameters
- ModWheel adds expression
- Velocity controls attack (soft pressure - slow attack, hard pressure - fast attack)
- No Unison to preserve full polyphony
- Presets' volumes are equalized for a comfortable browsing

Get the sounds and have a nice jam with your Digitone.

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Lo-Fi Orchestra - Mars from The Planets & More

videos upload by Simple DIY Electro Music Projects

"The Lo-Fi Orchestra brings you Mars from Holst's Planets Suite.

Full details of the Arduino Lo-Fi Orchestra here: https://diyelectromusic.wordpress.com...

Kevin
#LoFiOrchestra #LoFiPlanets
All music rights and copyright with original authors, composers, producers, artists, and so on."

Playlist:
Lo-Fi Orchestra - Mars from The Planets
Lo-Fi Orchestra Venus from The Planets
Lo-Fi Orchestra Mercury from The Planets
Lo-Fi Orchestra Jupiter from The Planets
Lo-Fi Orchestra Saturn from The Planets
Lo-Fi Orchestra Uranus from The Planets
Lo-Fi Orchestra Neptune from The Planets

Carol of the Bells Christmas Music Cherry Audio VST Synthesizer Rik Marston

video upload by Rik Marston Official

"'Carol of the Bells' a magical work that sounds nice electronic!
Happy Holidays to all of my subscribers & friends!
Here is a fun version using 100% Cherry Audio 64 bit VST plug-ins!
Cherry Audio VST Plug-In Synthesizers used:
Polymode (Moog Polymoog), Eight Voice (Oberheim SEM),
DCO-106 (Roland Juno-106) & Mercury-4 (Roland Jupiter-4)!"

Rik's Links:
Ahnyxian Sound Design: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou...
Music: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/rik-marston/

Cherry Audio Introduces Quadra - ARP Quadra Emulation, Synth Stack 2, Year 3 Collection

video upload by Cherry Audio

Right on target.

"The Cherry Audio Quadra is a super-accurate and immensely improved emulation of the ARP Quadra synthesizer, originally released in 1978 - a rare and coveted “unicorn” instrument in the synthesizer world, reproduced for the first time as a virtual instrument.

We've wildly expanded it for an experience that blows away the real thing in every conceivable way. Each of its four sections is independently assignable to any region of the keyboard for endless splitting and layering flexibility. The overall sound quality has been improved for a richer and fatter tone. And not only did we make a killer emulation of the onboard phaser effect, we added a stereo chorus/flanger, a syncable echo, and studio-quality reverb - all individually routable for unprecedented effects flexibility."

https://cherryaudio.com/products/quadra

Synth Stack 2 | Cherry Audio

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"➥Get The ENTIRE Cherry Audio Instrument Collection
https://bit.ly/3qQdCBX

Synth Stack 2 assembles ten of Cherry Audio's virtual instruments at an astoundingly affordable price, including the Voltage Modular Core + Electro Drums package, DCO-106, CA2600, Surrealistic MG-1 Plus, Polymode, Eight Voice, PS-20, Memorymode, Mercury-4, and the stunning new Quadra.

Thousands of professional presets, deep control of each and every instrument, and authentic sounds await in this single massive collection!"

Voltage Modular Year 3 Collection | Cherry Audio
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"➥Power Up Your Cabinet With The Year 3 Collection
https://bit.ly/3cvTH2I

The new Cherry Audio Voltage Modular Year 3 Collection brings three iconic modular instrument collections into a single bundle. From the raw sound of the VM900 series to the mythical VM2500 modules to the lush Synthesizer Expander Modules, the Year 3 Collection packs a serious punch of electrifying power to any cabinet.

With 40+ modules, hundreds of presets, and full modular connectivity, unlimited sonic adventures await."

Cherry Audio VST Halloween Treat 2021 Exorcist Cover Synthesizer Rik Marston

video upload by Rik Marston Official

"Cherry Audio VST Halloween Treat 2021 Exorcist Cover"
"I have already covered this track but it was quite orchestral
so here is a fun version using 95% Cherry Audio 64 bit VST plug-ins!
Cherry Audio VST Plug-In Synthesizers used:
Memorymode, Eight Voice, DCO-106 & Mercury-4!
One Glockenspiel sound is from an Ableton LIVE 10 instrument.
My NEW Ambient Electronic album 'Into The Earth' coming December 2021!
*Please Support Rik Marston Official! My NEW Etsy store:
**AhnyxianSoundDesign** UP NOW selling Synthesizer Sample Packs
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou..."

Cherry Audio VST Software Synths in ACTION

videos by Rik Marston Official

"My favorite Softsynths of the 64 bit universe!"

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSoundDesign

Playlist:
Cherry Audio Memorymode VST Moog Memorymoog Plug-in Synthesizer Rik Marston
Cherry Audio Eight Voice VST Oberheim SEM Software Synthesizer Rik Marston
Cherry Audio DCO-106 VST Roland Juno-106 Synthesizer Rik Marston
Cherry Audio Mercury-4 VST Perfect Purchase Roland Jupiter-4 Rik Marston
Cherry Audio Mercury-4 VST Perfect Purchase Roland Jupiter-4 Rik Marston
Cherry Audio Surrealistic MG-1 Plus VST VA Software Moog Synthesizer Rik Marston

Jupiter 4 vs Mercury 4 Tonal Comparisons

“Jupiter 4 vs Mercury 4 - Part One - Single Notes - Level Matched Version” by Friendly Noise video upload by Friendly Noise

"This is the first part of several videos comparing the Roland Jupiter 4 and the Cherry Audio Mercury 4.

Video sections:

01:01 Sawtooth, no sub-oscillator, no VCA saturation
01:49 Square, no sub-oscillator, no VCA saturation
02:44 PWM, no sub-oscillator, no VCA saturation
04:08 Sawtooth, no sub-oscillator, full VCA saturation
04:56 Square, no sub-oscillator, full VCA saturation
05:48 PWM, no sub-oscillator, full VCA saturation
07:21 Sawtooth, sub-oscillator on, no VCA saturation
08:20 Square, sub-oscillator on, no VCA saturation
09:18 PWM, sub-oscillator on, no VCA saturation
10:29 Sawtooth, sub-oscillator on, full VCA saturation
11:30 Square, sub-oscillator on, full VCA saturation
12:31 PWM, sub-oscillator on, full VCA saturation"

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CHERRY AUDIO Eight Voice & Mercury-4 Demos & Reviews

video upload by musictrackjp

CHERRY AUDIO Mercury-4 Demo & Review

DEMOS by Katsunori UJIIE.

Cherry Audio Introduces Mercury-4 - Detailed Roland Jupiter-4 Emulation

Mercury-4 🌌 | Cherry Audio video upload by Cherry Audio

"The new Cherry Audio Mercury-4 is a detailed emulation of one of the best-sounding and quirkiest polyphonic synthesizers of the late 1970's, the Roland Jupiter-4.

It’s the rarest and most sonically unique of the fabled Jupiter series, and we’ve gone to great lengths to recreate the subtle (and not-so-subtle) nuances and character of this beloved classic.

Every aspect of Mercury-4 has been expertly modeled upon a vintage Jupiter-4 originally owned by Greg Hawkes of the legendary 80’s new wave band The Cars, and played on their double-platinum 1981 album Shake It Up.

In Greg’s own words, Mercury-4 'sounds just like my old Jupiter! It’s nice to have it back.'"

Update: user video by Starsky Carr:

Cherry Audio Mercury 4 // Jupiter 4 plugin // review demo and walkthrough

video upload by Starsky Carr

via Cherry Audio:

Mercury-4 Features:

Authentically modeled oscillator with sub oscillator
All filter characteristics modeled, including powerful low-frequency resonance
Up to 16-voice polyphony
Over 400 presets, programmed by industry veterans
Exactingly replicated unique arpeggio section w/tempo sync
Carefully modeled wide-range LFO modulation with "inverted" mod characteristics
Drift control for increased analog realism
Precisely replicated stereo ensemble effect
Warm and organic tape echo with multiple reverb modes
Tempo-syncable LFO
Detunable unison mode
Single-key chord memory mode
Highly optimized coding for high performance with ultra-low CPU load
User-adjustable oversampling control
Advanced one-click UI magnification
Comprehensive MPE support
Full MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls
Mercury-4 is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats.

A free 30-day demo of Mercury-4 is available. This demo will play white noise periodically, but is otherwise unlimited.

macOS Requirements: macOS 10.9 or above (including macOS 12), 64-bit required. M1 processor compatible (via Rosetta 2). Quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM recommended.

Windows Requirements: Windows 7 or above, 64-bit required. Quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM recommended.

History:

Left: Greg Hawkes’s Jupiter-4, atop the Prophet-5 in the center, at The Cars’ Syncro Sound Studio, during the Shake It Up sessions, 1981. (Photo courtesy of Greg Hawkes)

Originally released in 1978, the Roland Jupiter-4 synthesizer was one of the earliest instruments to combine voice-assign polyphony with digital patch storage - that is, the ability to store and recall sounds to a digital memory and recall them at the touch of a button.

The Jupiter-4 rapidly became the go-to polysynth for numerous English and European acts in the 80's including Duran Duran, Thomas Dolby, The Human League, Simple Minds, and more, and for good reason: the Jupiter-4 sounded fantastic, with a raw, raunchy tone not found in any of the other beloved Juno and Jupiter synths. Its analog oscillators have a uniquely aggressive tone quality, the built-in sub oscillator adds girth, its oddly fast and deep LFO modulation capabilities allow it to create uniquely whacked-out modular synth-like tones, and Roland's famous stereo chorus "ensemble" circuit is beautifully implemented, adding a boatload of width and dimension.

Bottom Left: Greg Hawkes’s Jupiter-4 in the Cherry Audio lab, modeled for Mercury-4.

https://cherryaudio.com/instruments/mercury-4

The Bladerunner Synth (Yamaha CS-80) With Meris Mercury 7 & Hedra

video by Perfect Circuit

"Few synthesizers have achieved the legendary status of Yamaha’s CS-80, and it’s always a treat when one comes through our store. When it was released back in 1977, it was state of the art for its time in offering a generous number of presets (some fixed and some programmable), two synth layers per voice, and excellent performance features like polyphonic aftertouch and a flexible ribbon controller.

Among the most iconic uses of the CS-80 was in the score for the 1982 film Blade Runner, written by Greek composer Vangelis. Along with the synthesizer itself, the music of the film is renowned for its use of space and ambience supplied by lush reverbs and effects processors. Coincidentally, expert pedal and pro audio designers Meris have a Blade Runner inspired reverb pedal called Mercury 7 that aims to recreate these dramatic reverberant textures with ease. Pairing this pedal with the CS-80 was an obvious choice, and we also made use of their Hedra pitch shifter to add another layer of magic to some sounds.

Mercury 7 available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/meris-...​

Hedra available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/meris-...​

Timeline

00:00​ - Intro
01:02​ - CS-80 Background
01:25​ - Meris Mercury7
01:39​ - Jam w/ Mercury7
02:57​ - Meris Hedra
03:13​ - Jams w/ Mercury7 & Hedra
09:06​ - Outro"

Ambient Pulse

james terris

"I recorded this when I was doing sound design for the Prophet~5 Rev 4. Yes, it has FX, but I decided to share it because I think it still demonstrates the synth's beautiful pulse wave and new expressive capabilities. Meris Mercury 7 reverb and OTO Machines BIM delay"

Oberheim OB-12 - Mercury & Uranus

LFOstore

"2 patches from our future soundset for the beast OB-12 with 30 Space Strings & Pads

Yours,
www.lfo.store
Team"