Roland SH 101 Funky Multitrack Demo. It plays all 10 Parts!

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"A Step-by-step multitrack demo showing how versatile the Roland SH-101 Vintage Synthesizer really is.

No talking, just playing!

00:00 SH-101 Bass riff
00:05 Drum parts start.
00:39 Fill riff
01:59 Synth Solo!

The SH-101 was my very first synth bought way back in 1984 with my first wage packet!"

Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING

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Follow-up to this series below.

"How to really understand programming the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
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This series demonstrates how the synth works at a detailed level. By the time you have watched them all, you will have a great idea of how all the parameters interact for making sounds.

The Casio CZ-101 was my very first poly synth bought way back in 1985."

Playlist:

Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 1 of 4. “Creating movement”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1 etc)

00:00 CZ-101, CZ-1 Introduction to programming using the Virtual CZ plugin.
00:40 We start with most basic sound BUT with Velocity sensitivity, so the sound is alive as you play (tone movement).
01:51 Fine tuning movement. The built-in chorus, plus Chorus defined (technically).
02:56 More fine tuning movement. A manual chorus - using the Vibrato section.
03:41 Harmonic movement. Using a chord that doesn’t resolve. E.g. C Maj 7 flat 5.
04:22 Add a vintage reverb with a long tail and the sound comes alive.
05:17 Using Detune to add movement. Line 1 + Line 1 or Line 1 + Line 2.
07:25 Future lessons will use the Envelopes to add further movement.

Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 2 of 4. “Combining Waveforms”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1)

00:00 Combining Sawtooth and Square Waves (keeping the same octave discussion)
01:00 Combining Sawtooth with the other waveforms inc. Resonance waveforms.
01:51 How resonance waveforms can work the same as a resonance slider.
04:11 Using resonance to sound a bit like a vocal sound (low-end frequencies).
06:01 54% is the magic number for performance vibrato (demo as well)
06:25 Stacking. Super Saw wave examples.
07:29 Ring modulation add complexity (or fuzziness) to a sound.

Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 3 of 4. “2 Osc FULL CONTROL”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1)

00:00 How to have full control over 2 oscillators. Set up explained.
02:16 Start point. A tiny delay means it sounds like its being phased/flanged.
03:19 Lets hear how each combination of waveforms sound.
04:00 The threshold for hearing the same waveform on the other oscillator.
04:50 Using envelopes to smooth filter sweeps.
05:35 More combinations.
06:39 Pulse width discussion. Using Filter sweeps to hear the differences in waveforms)

Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 4 of 4. “4 Osc STACKING”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1 etc)

00:00 How to have full control over 2 oscillators. Set up explained.
02:16 Start point. A tiny delay means it sounds like its being phased/flanged.
03:19 Lets hear how each combination of waveforms sound.
04:00 The threshold for hearing the same waveform on the other oscillator.
04:50 Using envelopes to smooth filter sweeps.
05:35 More combinations.
06:39 Pulse width discussion. Using Filter sweeps to hear the differences in waveforms)

Casio CZ Series Programming (CZ-101, CZ-1, CZ-1000, CZ-3000, CZ-5000) Part 4 of 4

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All parts here

"How to program the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/

A Step-by-step tutorial for programming the Casio CZ Series of Vintage Synthesizers. I explain what each Pot and Slider does on the synthesizer and how they interact to create sound.

PLEASE NOTE - Subsequent Casio Programming Tutorials will use Plug-in Boutiques Virtual Casio CZ VST plugin, as its so much quicker to program this way.

This series demonstrates how the synth works at a high level, enough to get you making sounds. For an in-depth look at programming the Synth as a whole. Please refer to my advanced programming series.

00:00 Key Follow. Change the sound as you play higher up the keyboard
01:58 Filter programming examples. Patience is required! (Better to program via Plugin Boutiques Virtual Casio CZ VST plugin).
05:14 Sharper sound example. (Taking chorus off, key follow off)
06:12 CZ-1 Name your sounds (pretty good for 1985/6)
06:50 Velocity key applies velocity sensitivity. (CZ-1 only) Examples shown. How to get your sound sharp.
08:30 Add waveforms together, Ring Modulator.
09:00 An old cliche: Get a sound close to what you want to achieve and start fiddling = quicker results.
Please watch the whole video to make sense of the chapters."

Casio CZ Series Programming (CZ-101, CZ-1, CZ-1000, CZ-3000, CZ-5000) Part 3 of 4

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All parts here

"How to program the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/

A Step-by-step tutorial for programming the Casio CZ Series of Vintage Synthesizers. I explain what each Pot and Slider does on the synthesizer and how they interact to create sound.

PLEASE NOTE - Subsequent Casio Progamming Tutorials will use Plug-in Boutiques Virtual Casio CZ VST plugin, as it#s so much quicker to program this way.

This series demonstrates how the synth works at a high level, enough to get you making sounds. For an in-depth look at programming the Synth as a whole. Please refer to my advanced programming series.

00:00 Example CASIO CZ programming session. Waveform sounds.
01:58 The 8 stage envelope.
03:08 Envelope visual examples.
Please watch the whole video to make sense of the chapters.

The Casio CZ-101 was my very first poly synth bought way back in 1985."

Casio CZ Series Programming CZ 101, CZ 1, CZ 1000, CZ 3000, CZ 5000 Part 2 of 4

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All parts here

Casio CZ Series Programming (CZ-101, CZ-1, CZ-1000, CZ-3000, CZ-5000) Part 1 of 4

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All parts here

"How to program the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1

https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/

A Step-by-step tutorial for programming the Casio CZ Series of Vintage Synthesizers. I explain what each Pot and Slider does on the synthesizer and how they interact to create sound.

This series demonstrates how the synth works at a high level, enough to get you making sounds. For an in-depth look at programming the Synth as a whole. Please refer to my advanced programming series.

00:00 Introduction demo playing with settings that can easily be tweaked live.
03:30 All the CZ synths are basically the same architecture. The CZ-1 is the best model as it is velocity-sensitive.
04:16 Articles from the period explaining how to program the CZ-101.
04:58 The essence of Phase Distortion programming.
05:30 All 8 basic waveforms that start sound on a Casio CZ-101 etc.
06:50 How the synth sound chain hangs together (DCO, DCW, DCA)
07:48 Line select. How the oscillators work together. This is an important setting.
08:20 Noise and Ring modulator, plus detune, examples of using them with line select.
Please watch the whole video to make sense of the chapters.

The Casio CZ-101 was my very first poly synth bought way back in 1985."

Vintage Lexicon PCM90 Casio CZ-1 Synthesizer Live electronics Demo. Improv. “Inner Joy”.

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"VINTAGE CASIO CZ-1 Synthesizer with a LEXICON PCM90 Reverb. Improv. 'Inner Joy'
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In this demo, I play a VINTAGE CASIO CZ-1 Synthesizer (big brother to the CASIO CZ-101) sound through the classic LEXICON PCM90 Reverb. Two of them are housed in a LEXICON LDI-12T PC Interface. The track is an improv around a riff I thought up moments before the demo.

I was feeling happy as I’d just got the LEXICON LDI-12T working again after being years out of service. Fiddling around, these chords came to mind. As it was a demo I quickly recorded before the idea left me. There is no programming involved. There are times when you just need to play.

So, why the LEXICON PCM-90 Reverb? Well, it gives THAT distinctive reverb sound which oozes quality. Reverb is a very important part of recording giving the instrument or vocal depth or near-field presence.

These demos were played live, then received a few little tweaks here and there because in real life my brain and fingers fall in and out of alignment. However in this case I left a few small errors in, just so you know I wasn’t faking it. I was happy! Sadly since then the Lexicon interface and its reverbs have died again. Oh well, back to the VST plugins!"

VINTAGE ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder Programming Tutorial

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Both parts in the playist above.

"ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder Programming explained in detail (Part 1 of 2)
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In this tutorial, I play a VINTAGE ROLAND JUPITER 6 Synthesizer sound through the classic ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder.

I will talk through all of the parameters on the vocoder. For maximum expression, a Mic into a vocoder cannot be beaten, although electric/acoustic guitar is pretty amazing as well.

So, why the ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder? Well, it gives a high level of control, with all those band sliders, and the chorus is to die for.


00:00 Roland SVC-350 Introduction
00:39 What is a vocoder? Each input defined on the SVC-350 (Program input (expression) and the carrier input (sound source))
01:48 First demo - the pitch is determined by the carrier.
02:17 Mixing
02:28 Unlimited polyphony!
02:48 The analyzing section vs the synthesizing section.
04:04 The jack inputs - starting with the hold jack (could be used via a foot pedal)
05:36 Program input (as defined in the manual).
06:16 Voice Character control, examples shown (It’s a bit like a graphic EQ)
07:56 Focus on the carrier instrument for unique sounds, plus other pots defined."

Part 2:

00:00 Roland SVC-350 Vocoder mode.
00:42 Ensemble mode (a lovely heavy chorus sound)
01:24 Instrument input (It’s got to be an crisp analog synth) with examples.
02:17 Guitar Input with harmonics (a compressor is built in).
03:05 The ideal carrier input setup (E.g. settings on a Roland Jupiter 6)
05:43 The best carrier sound is the most horrible basic sound (but crisp).
06:10 Use a drum machine as the instrument and sing you get an expressive drum machine.
06:45 EMU SP-12 Drum machine Vocoder example.
07:37 Filter sweep example
08:28 Remember this - the sound source can be anything - experiment.

kawai k1 (K1r, K1m) Synthesizer Programming. Vintage Synth programming.

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"KAWAI K1, K1r, K1m. A discussion on the features, programming, and sounds. Vintage Synth Review. https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/

I present a Step-by-step programming guide using the front panel only (no software required), from basic waveforms.

Once you are familiar with programming basic waveforms it will be easier to understand what can be achieved with the 'preset samples' or more complex waveforms.

00:00 KAWAI K1r Ahh sound.
00:18 Introduction. The K1 is essentially a 'preset sampler' that you can program via additive synthesis/voice stacking.
01:28 How to make synth sounds via traditional synth programming methods.
02:24 A good starting point for programming.
03:19 The waveforms for programming /stacking.
05:30 Programming performance parameters.
07:39 Actual programming and discussion.
You really need to watch the whole video to understand."

Kawai k1 (K1r, K1m) Synthesizer Programming (part 2 of 2). Vintage Synth programming.

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"I continue my Step-by-step programming guide using the front panel only (no software required), from basic waveforms.

Once you are familiar with programming basic waveforms it will be easier to understand what can be achieved with the 'Preset samples' or more complex waveforms.

00:00 Sawtooth waveform, sinewave (hear the artefacts sadly vs an analogue synth)
00:57 Square waves, plus inverse saw, triangle and random
01:34 Examples of samples of real-life instruments.
02:09 Filter sweep example (using crossfading).
05:40 Using all 4 waveforms for colouring the sound.
You really need to watch the whole video to understand.

I personally bought the Kawai K1m when it was first released (1988 I think), then I traded it in for a K1r (losing a lot on the deal). Of course, the K1r doesn’t have the joystick that mixes the sound, so that’s a shame."

ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder. Improv. “Energy is the spice of life”.

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Switches over to a totorial overview at 1:40

"VINTAGE ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder with a ROLAND JUPITER 6. Improv. 'Energy is the spice of life' https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/

In this demo, I play a VINTAGE ROLAND JUPITER 6 Synthesizer sound through the classic ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder. The track is an improv around a riff I thought up moments before the demo.

I was fiddling around when these chords came to mind. As it was a demo I quickly came up with some lyrics to put to it. (For maximum expression a Mic into a vocoder cannot be beaten, although electric/acoustic guitar is pretty amazing as well).

There is no programming involved. There are times when you just need to play."

Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer – Sound Examples with Matt Johnson – Softube

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"Sit back and relax as Jamiroquai keyboardist Matt Johnson takes you on a journey through the sonic lanscape of Model 84. Matt plays through a number of styles different styles, demonstrating this resurrected '80s icon's prowess in anything from funk to scifi scores."

See the Softube label below for more.