Synth and Software NAMM 2020 Videos

Published on Jan 20, 2020 synthandsoftware

Playlist:
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Roland
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synthesizer
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Roland Jupiter X Synthesizer
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Roland Fantom 6 Synthesizer Keyboard
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Roland Jupiter-Xm Synthesizer
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Roland JU-06A Sound Module
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Roland MC-707 Groovebox
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Roland MC-101 Groovebox
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Korg Wavestate - Wave Sequencing Synthesizer
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Korg MS20 Synthesizer
Synth and Software - NAMM 2020 - Korg ARP 2600 FS Semi Modular Synthesizer

Roland Unveils ZEN - Core Synthesis System

Roland Fantom - "Hyperwave" song with new Zen-Core Tones!

Published on Jan 15, 2020 gattobus

"A new song, composed and performed on the new Roland Fantom Synthesizer. Recorded via USB, digital multitrack audio outs in Ableton Live 10.

Every sound you hear comes from the internal Zen-Core Engine. (Compatible with Fantom - JupiterX/Xm).

You can download this Tones for free here, following this link:
https://www.roland.com/global/support..."

And Roland's press release:

A new synth engine embodying nearly 50 years of experience

Anaheim, CA, January 15, 2020 — Roland (NAMM Hall A, Booth #10702), announces the ZEN-Core Synthesis System, a powerful new engine found at the heart of the company’s latest (and future) electronic instruments. With ZEN-Core, Roland applies the wisdom gained from nearly 50 years of making world-leading analog, digital, and hybrid synthesizers to create an adaptable new platform that both embraces the legendary and looks to what’s next.

Through ZEN-Core, Roland assures a consistent level of sonic quality and expression regardless of instrument. With the confidence of access to the same, growing library of compatible sounds that they can share and exchange, musicians and producers can focus on choosing hardware with features that best suit their application, playing style and workflow, from performance and production synthesizers to GROOVEBOXES, stage pianos, and more.

With the forthcoming system updates, owners of FANTOM 6/7/8 Synthesizers (Version 1.50*), JUPITER-X Series Synthesizers (Version 1.10) and RD-88 Stage Pianos will be able to start using the same compatible sounds across all models, adding a new collaborative capability to their instruments. An update for the MC-101 and MC-707 GROOVEBOXES will also be available in Q2 2020, with an update planned for AX-EDGE later this year.

ZEN-Core base engine tones created on one instrument can be shared with other users or transferred into completely different compatible Roland hardware. Performers can take sounds made on a FANTOM and play them in the spotlight on an AX-Edge Keytar, or perform a JUPITER-X synth patch on an RD-88, dramatically simplifying setup and expanding tonal options. Sounds are easily shared with a bandmate or co-creator, even when using different compatible Roland hardware. With ZEN-Core, users have access to the sounds they want, in the format they want, wherever they produce or perform.
 
The Roland ZEN-Core multi-timbral engine combines the latest Virtual Analog and PCM (up to 256 voices) synthesis techniques with powerful DSP effects. Advanced synthesis features include new VA oscillators, precisely modeled filters, ultra-fast and smooth LFO and envelope modulators, and high-resolution control of primary editing and performance parameters. Sounds created for the base engine will be compatible across all ZEN-Core instruments, opening-up a world of opportunities for creators and sound designers alike.
 
ZEN-Core supports instrument-specific ZEN-Core Expansions including Analog Behavior Modeling for the JUPITER-X series and V-Piano for the new FANTOM Series. Further ZEN-Core expansions will soon arrive for other instruments in the Roland ZEN-Core family.

For more on Roland ZEN-Core, please visit Roland.com.

*Beta version as of today. Official release is planned in late January 2020.

SynthFest UK 2019 Sound on Sound Videos

Published on Oct 7, 2019 Sound On Sound magazine

1. Yamaha 45 Years of Synths - SynthFest UK 2019
2. SynthFest UK - Phil Oakey Talks Synths and more...
3. ASM Hydrasynth - SynthFest UK 2019
4. Analogue Solutions - Colossus - SynthFest UK 2019
5. Modal Electronics - Argon8 - Synthfest 2019
6. Korg NTS1 & Volca Nubass - SynthFest UK 2019
7. Loci Modular Stand - SynthFest UK 2019
8. Korg Kross 2 88 MB - SynthFest UK 2019
9. KMA Cirrus - SynthFest UK 2019
10. Roland Fantom - SynthFest UK 2019
11. Roland JU-06A - SynthFest UK 2019
12. Roland Jupiter-Xm - Synthfest UK 2019
13. KMA Logan - SynthFest UK 2019
14. Roland MC707 & MC101 - SynthFest UK 2019
15. Expert Sleepers ES-9 - SynthFest UK 2019
16. Presonus - Eris 8XT - SynthFest UK 2019
17. Presonus - DC Coupled Outputs on Interfaces

See the SYNTHFEST UK label below for more.

Behind the scenes at SECRET ROLAND SYNTH EVENT!

Published on Sep 5, 2019 Woody Piano Shack

"Join me as a VIP guest as we go behind the scenes at a super secret party to celebrate the launch of several new synthesizer and groovebox products from ROLAND in 2019 and 2020. I'll give you an overview of the new synths and my first impressions."

► Roland FANTOM 6
► Roland FANTOM
► Roland JUPITER X & Xm
► Roland MC 707 & MC 101

I Went To Abbey Road Studios

Published on Sep 5, 2019 Doctor Mix

"This time I went to Abbey Road Studios for a Roland VIP event where they unveiled the MC-707, MC-101, JUPITER-X, Jupiter-Xm and more. And Youngr performed live!"

Roland Introduces New FANTOM Synthesizers

FANTOM User Videos


Playlist:
Roland Fantom Music Workstation - All Playing, No Talking! with Scott Tibbs - Kraft Music - deals here
Roland Fantom Music Workstation - Advanced Tutorial with Scott Tibbs Part I - Kraft Music
Roland Fantom Music Workstation - Advanced Tutorial with Scott Tibbs Part II - Kraft Music
New Roland Fantoms | Roland 1909 Launches - Sonic State

"FANTOM is a new kind of creative hub, made for rapid production and expressive performance. Inspiring onboard production tools and deep computer-integration fuel an experience that feels intuitive, natural, and full of possibilities. The expandable sound engine delivers our best electronic and acoustic sounds, with the depth and control to combine and shape them in exciting new ways. And it’s built from premium materials, with a purposeful design, and the FANTOM 6, FANTOM 7 and FANTOM 8 are the best 61-, 76-, and 88-note keyboards we’ve ever made.

At every turn, FANTOM fulfills the need to create. Its smooth, rapid workflow has no confusing modes, frustrating technical limits, or trade-offs with sound quality. FANTOM’s creative process reflects how today’s musicians work, with fluid composition tools, instantly recallable creative environments, and deep computer integration.

FANTOM’s flexible and expandable sound engine leverages decades of research and development, dishing out inspiring and authentic electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds by the bucket-load. Combine different synthesis and sampling technologies along with the onboard analog filter for new and unusual sounds—and take advantage of new sound expansions and capabilities as they arrive.

...and after sound quality, what’s more important than playability? The way an instrument feels under your fingers, and how it helps you express yourself, is vital. FANTOM focuses on the experience of playing, from its immersive keyboard action to its arsenal of performance controls.

FANTOM is a complete musical composition platform that excels at fast creation and fluid arrangement. You have RGB pads, a classic TR-REC style pattern sequencer, real-time recording with piano-roll editing, and a grid for recording and launching clips. Use any or all, whenever you want.

While FANTOM is powerful by itself, its powers grow exponentially when connected to other gear like computers or analog synthesizers. FANTOM can control software synthesizers directly from the touchscreen, drive modular and analog synthesizers from its dual CV/Gate outputs, and is also a high-quality audio interface capable of 16 stereo outputs and 3 stereo inputs."

Starshipfive - LIVE from my Room to yours

Published on Jan 28, 2019 starshipfive

"No Copyright infringement intented.
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1. Oxygene 4
2. Equinoxe 4
3. Magic Fly
4. The Model (Das Model)
5. Crockett's Theme
6. Radioactivity
7. Oxygene 7
8. Sweet Dreams (are made of this)
9. Get Lucky
10. Rendez-Vous 4
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Synths used:
Roland Fantom X6 expanded with:
SRX Ultimate Keys
SRX World Collection
SRX Complete Orchestra
SRX XP/JV Essentials
512 Mb RAM
Yamaha CS6x expanded with:
PLG-150AN
PLG-150DX
Korg X5D
Kurzweil K2500r
Roland V-Synth XT [having VC1-(D50) and VC2-(Vocal)]
Roland JV-2080 expanded with:
SR-JV Vintage Synth
SR-JV Session
SR-JV Orchestral
SR-JV Latin
Ketron SD1 Plus

Sequenced Parts done in Cubase 5, using several Hardware and VST Plugins,
then audio mixdown passed to Hardware sampler in Roland Fantom X6"

Roland Fantom G6 SN ZZ99740 w/ Original Box

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"Brand new condition, basically taken out of the box to test and take pictures of. Works great! Comes with manual, power cord, and original box. This is an extremely powerful workstation that lets you sample directly, chop, and edit, sequence and arrange from within the keyboard or externally over MIDI and USB.

KEYBOARD SECTION
Keyboard 61 keys, with velocity and channel aftertouch

SOUND GENERATOR SECTION
Mamimum Polyphony128 voices, shared with the sampling section
Parts16 parts (Internal) + 16 parts (External) + 2 parts (ARX) + 24 parts (Audio Track)Wave Memory256MB (16-bit linear equivalent)Waveforms2,230Preset MemoryPatches: 1,664 + 256 (GM2)

Rhythm Sets: 64 + 9 (GM2)
Live Sets: 512
Studio Sets: 128User Memory (per one project)Patches: 512
Rhythm Sets: 64
Live Sets: 512
Studio Sets: 128EffectsPatch Multi-effects (PFX): max. 16 units (76 types)

Multi-effects (MFX): max. 2 units (78 types)
Chorus: 1 unit (3 types)
Reverb: 1 unit (10 types)
Input effects: 1 unit (6 types)
Mastering effects: 1 unit (3-band compressor)SAMPLING SECTIONData Format16-bit linear, .WAV or .AIFF Sampling Frequency 44.1kHzMaximum Sampling Timeapprox. 360 sec, mono/180 sec, stereo (when sampling memory isn't expanded/32 MB)
approx. 108 min, mono/54 min, stereo (fully expanded with DIMM/544 MB)Number of Samples2,000 (per one project)"

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ROLAND FANTOM-S + OBERHEIM MATRIX Samples Reverb SYNC Analog Synthesizer Rik Marston

Published on Jul 31, 2017 SynthgodXXX

"ROLAND FANTOM-S + OBERHEIM MATRIX 6 Samples from
"Reverb SYNC OBERHEIM Synth Collection Sample Pack"
Synthesizer / Sampler Demo by Rik Marston **100% No Talking!!**
**Watch in HD!!** **Turn it UP!!**

All samples demoed here are available NOW at:
https://reverb.com/software/samples-a...

Here is the budget-friendly Reverb SYNC OBERHEIM Synth Collection Sample Pack IN ACTION! MATRIX-6 & 1000
samples were loaded into the ROLAND FANTOM-S
They were then converted into CUSTOM PATCHES
for DEMO performance & for pleasure!! So easy to do!

Here is a list & time index of these custom DSI .WAV's in action!
OB TYRELL C4 @ 00:08
OB SURGE C5 @ 01:53
OB STRINGS 1 C4 @ 03:30
OB REZBASS 2 C3 @ 05:06
OB PAD 1 C4 @ 06:46
OB ORCHESTRA C5 @ 08:53
OB NAMBIA C5 @ 10:13
OB MOOGY C5 @ 11:23
OB BOSS C3 @ 12:48
OB ABRAXIS C4 @ 14:24
OB ABOVE C4 @ 16:23

These all are BASS, STRINGS, PADS, BRASS & SWEEPS.
So fun & SO THICK sounding on the ROLAND FANTOM-S!!
Remember these sample .WAV's can be LOADED INTO ANY DEVICE
that can READ .WAV files!! (DAWs, Samplers, Grooveboxes,
Synths, Drum Machines, Music Workstations, Apps...)
And it's CHEAP!!!!! UNDER $20!!! Save money & SOUND GREAT!!!!
All Samples demoed here are STEREO. After converting these samples
into a PATCH, only CHORUS & Reverb Hall were used.

BTW I designed these collections with 30+ years experience.
You will dig these .WAV collections for sure!!! :)

Thank you for watching!!!"

Roland Museum Germany Massive Synthesizer Selloff - Most Gear for Sale in a Single Auction

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

This one in via Marko of Retrosound.de.

26.000,00 Euro gets it all.

via this auction

Someone needs to contact the Guiness Book of World Records. Longest list of gear for sale ever:

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Roland Fantom XR Synthesizer Demo Songs

Published on May 22, 2015 Sound Programming

That's crazy...

"Factory demo songs from the Roland Fantom XR synthesizer recorded direct with no effects.

The Fantom XR is the high-end rackmount member of the Fantom-X family of synthesizers. It is the successor to Roland's previous rack flagship, the XV-5080. It is both a rompler and a sampler and can be expanded with up to 6 expansion boards from the SRX series.

Song list:

1. Holla If Ya Hear Me (0:02)
2. The Escape (1:13)
3. Moon Cluster (2:58)
4. Still Solace (4:19)
5. Nu-Ages (5:31)
6. Cellular Tissue (6:41)
7, AKEBONO (8:13)

For more information about this and other synthesizers, visit http://soundprogramming.net/synthesiz..."

Oberheim Matrix 1000 Release Patch

Published on Jul 21, 2014 Jim Atwood

"I love this Oberheim Matrix 1000 patch that triggers sounds both with attack and release. It's a little tricky to play but it can make for a pretty interesting or different sound. The Oberheim Matrix 6 and 1000 are excellent synths for this sort of patch. The D-550, SH-101, and MKS-50 are sequenced with the Roland MC-909. Drum were recorded with the Boss RC-300.

Note: Roland Fantom X6 is triggering the Oberheim Matrix 1000 synth module."

How To Properly Pack A Synth or Keyboard For Safe Shipping by zibbybone

Published on Jul 6, 2014 zibbybone

"A couple of years ago, I made a video on how to pack a 1U rack unit for shipping and had many requests to make a video showing how to pack a keyboard. So here you go. It's pretty much common sense, but I am still surprised by the poor packing jobs on gear that I buy from individuals (and some businesses).

Cheesy background music by yours truly with a Roland Fantom X6 & Novation Bass Station 2."

GillesParenteau Virtual Symphony (Bach Cello Suite #1 and Ave Maria)

YouTube Uploaded by MrGillesParenteau on Oct 21, 2011
Two additional videos below.
"Thanks to my son Michael Parenteau for the filming,to my wife Carmen and my son Christopher for their help, to Kasper Naef for the mechanical engineering, to John Tucker for the sound mixing and producing and to Roland Canada for their continuous support.

Gilles Parenteau new YouTube video on a quest to reintroduce the art of playing the organ.
For more info go to: gillesparenteau.com

"A 2000 year-old tradition worth saving."

Mozart called the pipe organ: "the king of all instruments."
Gilles Parenteau may use electronics instead of pipes but keeps the tradition of playing the organ alive by playing with both feet and hands and not using any pre-recordings so that his performance remains 100% live.

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Synth Meet 2011 ArlingtonTX.mpg

YouTube Uploaded by gstormelectro on Oct 24, 2011

"Some quick sights and sounds at our little gathering Oct 23, 2011

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New Roland Jupiter-80 Pics & Specs Leaked?

via the Roland Clan Forums

This one in via Soviet Space Child

Also see this post.

via wladymeer in the Roland Clan Forums thread:
"As it's meant for live performers, I don't think it's wrong at all. Especially because you could probably enter effect selection with SHIFT+ON/OFF shortcut and assign, lets say, distortion or delay instead of effect. Afterall, Juno-Stage had such knob next to high/low EQ.

Face it, Jupiter-80 is not gonna be next Fantom. Consider it more as a advanced stage piano. In other words, as a Nord Stage. I saw on one website that Nord Stage 73 costs $3.299,00 - you tell me - why Jupiter-80 can't cost the same if it's not workstation?

And here's my overview of front panel buttons:

• USB MEMORY SONG PLAYER/RECORDER - guess we can record directly on USB thumb drive?
• D-BEAM section with typical assign: PITCH, VOLUME and ASSIGNABLE
• CONTROL section with:
Arpeggio: HOLD, ON/OFF for LOWER and UPPER and TEMPO (probably tap tempo)
bellow something that's called either VISUAL CONTROL or V-LINK CONTROL and HARMONY INTELIGENCE
and last is typical Roland TRANSPOSE, OCTAVE DOWN and UP
• PART BALANCE section:
LOWER, UPPER, SOLO faders with ON/OFF buttons
I can't read what's on that white fader, but my guess is just for piano sounds. You can see there are 3 "gray" buttons saying piano, e. piano and clav so my guess that fader is just for that type of sounds.
• Then we have some MENU and SHIFT buttons below display and 4 encoders in between with display showing what they're controlling, typical DEC/INC, wheel, EXIT and WRITE on the right...
• REVERB section with ON/OFF button
• SONG PLAYER/RECORDER with usual controls (so I guess, phrase recording will be possible)

And last row seems to have next (my best guess with (?) where I'm not sure):

• ROTARY SOUND section ON/OFF and SLOW/FAST buttons
• LOWER section:
- SPLIT
- BASS
- PAD
- CHOIR
- STRINGS
- SYNTH STRINGS (?)
- BRASS / SAX
- SYNTH BRASS (?)
- WOOD WINDS (?)
- Something white labeled
- ALTERNATE ON/OFF (guess every button has two alternates?)

• UPPER section:
- PIANO
- E. PIANO
- CLAV
- CHURCH BELLS (?)
- ??? BELLS (?)
- THEATER ORGAN (?)
- GUITAR
- SYNTH LEAD
- VIBES/MARIMBA
- ACCORDION/HARMONICA
- Something white labeled
- ALTERNATE ON/OFF

• SOLO section:
- VIOLIN
- TRUMPET
- SAX
- FLUTE
- OBOE (?)
- BELL
- Something white labeled
- ALTERNATE ON/OFF
- SOLO SPLIT

Beneath keybed, there is WRITE (or maybe REC?), PREV and NEXT buttons on the ends and in between it seems that it will have SH-201 system with 4 banks up with 8 patches per bank. Hope it's just USER bank but then again... come on... it's 2011 we're talking about! What's wrong with 1000 user slots idea?"

And via IgorChristo:
"This is the advertising on Keyboard Magazine - May 2011
I've managed to get a copy of the entire magazine (I know this is wrong!) from another forum, and this ad is at the beggining of the magazine.

I beleave he got it in this leaked version of the magazine."





Update 5/5/2011: Sounds & Demo Video from Musikmesse 2011 YouTube Uploaded by delamartv on Apr 5, 2011

"Roland Jupiter 80 http://www.delamar.de/news/musikmesse/

In diesem Video kannst Du den Roland Jupiter 80 etwas eindringlicher hören und sehen. Erfahre, wie dieser Synthesizer klingt, was der Roland Jupiter-80 kosten wird und wann er auf den Markt kommt.

Viel Spass bei diesem Roland Jupiter-80 Video"

Roland Jupiter-80 Musikmesse 2011 PREVIEW :)


Update:

Original Jupiter 8 Explained

YouTube Uploaded by DanKrisher on Apr 5, 2011

"The original JP8 was a live performance synth."

And some pics from Create Digital Music's post on the Jupiter-80 where you'll get Peter Kirn's take on the new synth. In simplest terms, the Jupiter-80 is being touted as a performers' synth with the emphasis on performance and playability. The video above makes the connection with the mindset behind the original Jupiter-8.

On the synthesis front, the Jupiter-80 uses Roland's SuperNATURAL engine.

"SuperNATURAL is more than a single sound, effect, or operation. Each type of instrument, whether string or keyboard, wind or percussion, ethnic or even electronic, subtly shapes sound in its own unique way. Particular characteristics enable different forms of tonal expressiveness. SuperNATURAL provides the ability to realistically shape the physical parameters of virtual instruments in organic and expressive ways. Across the broad and varied forms of Roland musical instruments, SuperNATURAL is the gateway to a new universe of expression.

SuperNATURAL is available in many forms. There are SuperNATURAL ARX expression boards for Fantom-G, for example. First out of the gate are the stunning ARX-01 Drums board and the ARX-02 Electric Piano Electric Piano. The RD-700GX has SuperNATURAL Electric Piano built in, giving you amazingly expressive electric piano sounds. In addition, thanks to SuperNATURAL technology, all the characteristic control of acoustic organs are provided on Roland’s Music Atelier Organs."





Update: the official description:

"One of the most revered prefixes in the history of synthesis returns. Welcome the arrival of the JUPITER-80— a live-performance powerhouse that pays homage to its legendary namesake with road-proven hardware and massive sound, yet blasts into the future with advanced SuperNATURAL technology. The JUPITER-80’s expressive, organic approach to synthesis makes a new world of sound design possible with multilayered SuperNATURAL textures under the control of a full-color touchscreen and creative hands-on controllers. Experience the metamorphosis of a legend with the all-new JUPITER-80!

Powerful integrated SuperNATURAL synthesis engines designed for legendary vintage synth sounds to realistic organic acoustic sounds and more
Single Tone is equivalent to the performance of powerful single synthesizer—stack four of these to create a mind-blowing “Live Set”
Tone Blender tweaks multiple parameters of tones in realtime for complex, emotive sonic movement during performance
Fast, friendly operation with intuitive front panel and color touchscreen optimized for live performance
76-note semi-weighted synth keyboard, and 256 polyphonic voices (varies according to sound-generator load)
USB-memory Song Player/Recorder for backing tracks or quick idea capture
Easy integration with computers via built-in USB-MIDI/Audio interface

Past, Present, and Future Sound

The JUPITER-80 nods to its past with lethal, multi-layered SuperNATURAL synthesizer tones so fat you’ll need a knife to cut through it, but that’s only the beginning of what this powerhouse synth will do. Gigging musicians will love the stockpile of essential sounds onboard, including Roland’s famous SuperNATURAL Piano, strings, brass, and much more. The JUPITER-80 puts a fast-access user interface under your fingers—a dream for live performance. Its heavyweight design, complete with metal side panels, recalls the legendary JUPITER but with a modern twist.
Powerful Live Sets Featuring Four-Tone Structure and Registrations

JUPITER-80’s sound engine handles four x tones with dedicated DSP per tone as a basic unit “Live Set” for manual performance. Layering of Upper and Lower Live Sets, plus a specialized “SOLO” part, means the incredibly massive nine-tone-stack sound. Customized complex settings can be saved as Registrations, and easily recalled during live performance.
Tone Blender

You will love the deep possibilities of the stackable SuperNATURAL architecture and unique features such as Tone Blender, which tweaks values of multiple parameters simultaneously and lets you “Capture” any new combination and save it as a Live Set. Create complex, emotional textures that respond, react, and evolve like nothing you’ve heard before. Tone Blender can also dramatically enhance your live-performance capabilities by letting you assign its multiple parameters to controllers such as the D Beam."

And the official site is live. You'll find the intro video there.

Updates 4/6:: new demos added below.




Howard Jones and the Roland Jupiter-80 Synthesizer

YouTube Uploaded by SoundsLiveShop on Apr 6, 2011

"Howard Jones, he of the amazing haircut and baggy jumpers, knows a thing or two about synths and live performance. Here, Howard Jones talk about the new Roland Jupiter 80 synthesizer. Launched at Musik Messe 2011, the Roland Jupiter-80 revives one of the great names in music synthesis and it's a recognition of the renewed interest in synths by musicians of all genres."

Roland Jupiter 80 Synth Overview

Uploaded by SoundsLiveShop on Apr 6, 2011

"Roland promised something big for Musik Messe 2011 - it is! The Jupiter-80 brings one of the most revered names in synths into the modern era. Roland appear to be aiming the Jupiter 80 squarely at the live performer who wants easy access to some of the best sounds available. The Jupiter-80 is absolutely stacked: - SuperNatural synthesis engines for vintage sounds - Stackable tones to create 'multi-synth' live sets - Tone Blender - 76 semi-weighted keys - Built-in USB-MIDI/Audio interface The Roland Jupiter-80 - Check it out!"

Update 4/6 10:21 PST:

MusikMesse 2011 - Roland Jupiter-80 1/3

Uploaded by accordoTV on Apr 6, 2011

"MusikMesse 2011 - 1"

MM2011 - Roland Jupiter-80

Uploaded by accordoTV on Apr 6, 2011

http://audio.accordo.it/articles/2011/04/51102/mm2011-roland-jupiter-80.html


Uploaded by RockoNCompany on Apr 6, 2011


YouTube Uploaded by HarmonyCentral on Apr 6, 2011

"Choosing the demo for this video was a tough call, because the demo player did three totally different ones - from a Zappa-esque piece in 15/16, to a more lyrical demo, to an electro-type mashup called "Oh My God." This is the techno one, because I think most people weren't expecting that kind of sound from the Jupiter-80. Yes, it does strings, brass, pianos, and all that...but this demo shows that there's more to this synth than meets the spec sheet."


YouTube Uploaded by musotalk on Apr 7, 2011

Roland Fantom-XR 128-Voice Rack Synth/Sampler

via this auction

"General Description
Absolute Power to Fuel Your Creativity!
The Fantom-XR brings powerful sampling and synthesis to a convenient 1U rack module. With room for over 1GB of sounds, this affordable module sets a new standard for expandability. The 128MB internal wave ROM includes expressive new Patches like an 88-key split piano, plus room for six SRX expansions. Full-blown user sampling is also supported, along with .WAV/AIFF compatibility for loading samples via USB. And with PC Card storage, the Fantom-XR makes backing up data quick and easy.

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Roland Fantom G Orchestra

YouTube via moretacos1
"Can the Fantom G play Orchestra?

I made this live set using these patches on the FG:

1. Big & Bad
2. Timpany
3. Concert Cymbal
4. Analog Voice
5. Angels Voice
6. Tubular Bell
7. F. Horns Section 1
8. Timpany Roll

You can have eight parts on a live set so I maxed it out. I could have made a new patch and combined the bell and the cymbal.

Please post your own Korg M3/Yamaha Motif XS orchestra videos to compare."

NAMM: Roland ARX-03 for the Fantom G

"Powered by Roland’s unique SuperNATURAL engine, ARX-03 is packed with high-quality brass instruments under the control of a custom graphic-editing interface. ARX-03 enables authentic performance never before achieved with conventional keyboards. The card is loaded with solo instruments and ensembles, including trumpets, flugelhorns, trombones, saxophones, and more.

Essential brass instruments and ensembles onboard
Visual editing interface; 50 user memory locations
Customize every instrument with unique features such as Growl, Noise
High-quality effects onboard: EQ (6 systems), reverb (8 types), multi-effects (15 types)"
http://www.roland.com/products/en/ARX-03/index.html
http://www.roland.com/synth/Fantom/

Synths in TV and Film

Note: some of the videos below have been pulled from YouTube, but I'm keeping mention of them up as a reference that they are out there.

Let the page load before scrolling - it's a long one.
Be sure to see the Synth Movies list and see the Synth Movies and Synth TV and Film labels for more.

1. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Synths: ARP 2500 played by Phillip Dodds, head of ARP Engineering, Yamaha CS-?.


2. Fame Synths: ARP 2600, MOOG Minimoog

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