Roland LX-9 Piano and SE-02 Synthesizer - All Playing, No Talking with Scott Tibbs

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Scott Tibbs visits The Gallery at Kraft Music and gives an improvised performance using the Roland LX-9 digital piano and SE-02 analog synthesizer.

The Roland LX-9 is the ultimate piano in the premium LX series, featuring commanding looks, unrivaled sound, and nuanced expression. Designed with Roland's advanced Piano Reality approach, the LX-9 offers the refined experience of a concert grand piano with modern features like Bluetooth and wireless control. Its Piano Reality Modeling engine delivers authentic sound and unlimited polyphony, while the Hybrid Grand keyboard with High Precision Sensing technology provides ultra-detailed touch response.

Kraft Music is dedicated to providing you with the best possible Roland premium digital piano shopping experience. We're here to guide you each step of the way, from research to delivery, with our friendly service. Free product support is included with purchase to ensure that you understand the features and setup of your new piano.

Looking for a custom Roland LX-9 digital upright piano package for your home, house of worship, or other venue? Please contact us – our knowledgeable Sales Advisors are happy to assist with finding the bundle solution that's right for you!"

Roland GP-9 Piano and SYSTEM-8 Synthesizer - All Playing, No Talking with Scott Tibbs

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Scott Tibbs visits The Gallery at Kraft Music and gives an improvised performance using the Roland GP-9 digital piano and SYSTEM-8 synthesizer.

The Roland GP-9 brings you a premier piano experience, offering refined musical expression in a sophisticated and luxurious instrument that makes a majestic statement in any space. Elegant curves and finely crafted details project the bold look of a world-class acoustic grand, while Roland's Piano Reality design approach and the advanced technologies inside deliver the touch, tone, and sound projection to match. You also get a world of modern benefits that flow with today's lifestyles, including low-maintenance operation, onboard learning tools, Bluetooth connectivity, and much more. The companion Roland Piano App seamlessly extends the GP-9 experience with remote operation from your smartphone or tablet, offering the ability to control GP-9 features, explore lessons, and more.

Kraft Music is dedicated to providing you with the best possible Roland premium digital piano shopping experience. We're here to guide you each step of the way, from research to delivery, with our friendly service. Free product support is included with purchase to ensure that you understand the features and setup of your new piano.

Looking for a custom Roland GP-9 digital grand piano package for your home, house of worship, or other venue? Please contact us – our knowledgeable Sales Advisors are happy to assist with finding the bundle solution that's right for you!"

Roland GP-6 Piano and GAIA 2 Synthesizer - All Playing, No Talking with Scott Tibbs

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Check out the GAIA 2 at Kraft Music for exclusive bundles:
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Scott Tibbs visits The Gallery at Kraft Music and gives an improvised performance using the Roland GP-6 digital piano and GAIA 2 synthesizer.

The Roland GP-6 offers premium GP features in a luxurious baby grand cabinet that brings a sense of sophistication to every space. Elegant curves and finely crafted details deliver the unmistakable presence of a fine acoustic grand, while Roland's Piano Reality design approach and the advanced technologies inside deliver the touch, tone, and sound projection to match. You also get a world of modern benefits that flow with today's lifestyles, including low-maintenance operation, onboard learning tools, Bluetooth connectivity, and much more. The companion Roland Piano App seamlessly extends the GP-6 experience with remote operation from your smartphone or tablet, offering the ability to control GP-6 features, explore lessons, and more.

Kraft Music is dedicated to providing you with the best possible Roland premium digital piano shopping experience. We're here to guide you each step of the way, from research to delivery, with our friendly service. Free product support is included with purchase to ensure that you understand the features and setup of your new piano.

Looking for a custom Roland GP-6 digital grand piano package for your home, house of worship, or other venue? Please contact us – our knowledgeable Sales Advisors are happy to assist with finding the bundle solution that's right for you!"

Yamaha CS-80 Polyphonic Synthesizer

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video upload by Peter Lerman

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"The holy grail of electronic instruments. It's in wonderful working condition and has just been serviced. The panel is perfect and sound is out of this world. Selling off the finest pieces from my collection from many years of musical projects (see my other listings). Includes the original service manual, lid, music stand, volume pedal and sustain pedal. I purchased it from the original owners who are one of the most legendary bands in history. Used on many hit recordings and sounds amazing. I just uploaded a video on youtube so you can see it in action. Local pickup in Miami."

Oberheim EVS-1 Eight Voice Synthesizer w/ Extras

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video upload by Isla Instruments

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Vibing with the KORG miniKORG 700FS Synthesizer

video upload by Nicolas Melis

"Vibing with the KORG miniKORG 700FS Synthesizer
@KorgOfficial
Using the Nord Stage 3 as a Rhodes because my original Fender Rhodes needs service :)
I had the pleasure of having the Korg mini Korg 700fs here for a week, what a beautiful instrument!
Many thanks to the official Korg dealer Music Sound A.Tillirides & Son Ltd here in Cyprus for sending me this over for a week to check it out, much appreciated!"

0:00 Lead
1:16. Arp
2:00. Bass
2:31. Lead
3:07 Preset 4

Sequential Circuits Pro One Synthesizer + Drumtraks DEMO for Trevor

video upload by Synth Tailor Electronics

"Here's a Sequential Circuits Pro One that was overhauled and upgraded by Synth Tailor Electronics in Columbus, Ohio. Visit our website to get in touch for repairing your vintage synths, drum machines, tape machines, and outboard gear. We service vintage items made before 1991!

Restorations done:
-Installed Fatar TP/9S keybed from TechsMechs Vintage Synth (potentiometer Prophet 5 caps from TechsMechs as well)
-MTG Turbo CPU Midi Upgrade installed
-Potentiometers cleaned/ new pots installed
-Power Supply Rebuilt and Full Calibration/Tuning"

Roland Juno-106 Synthesizer Troubleshooting/Repair Quiet Voice

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2024

Today I'm investigating an issue with a Roland Juno-106. Voice #4 is a lot quieter than the others. And it's not a calibration issue. 99% certain it is NOT the brand new voice chips I put in as seen in a previous video. Troubleshooting will confirm that statement. So what else could it be? Maybe something EVERY 106 owner will want to be pro-active about mitigating?

This video is posted for general information about my experiences. Always observe safety working on electronics, and never tinker around inside power supplies without first unplugging the power cord. De-soldering components on the Juno-106 must be done VERY CAUTIOUSLY to avoid lifting very tiny delicate traces. If you're not sure about anything, there's no shame in taking your instrument to a qualified service technician.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro & Symptoms
0:35 Voice Chip Swap Test
1:06 Looking at the Wave Chip output
1:56 Waveform Chip replacement
2:23 Testing
2:51 Voice Board inspection and Remedy
3:19 Re-testing, did it work?"

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BAF 2024: MEMS And Associates - Buchla Modules

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State had the opportunity to speak with Mark of MEMS and Associates, a research group that specializes in reverse engineering Buchla synthesizers found in universities across the United States. Mark explains that they have gone coast-to-coast, collecting rare Buchlas and have successfully replicated the David Tudor mixer from Wesleyan University. They also showcase their 132 waveform synthesizer, a 1965 module that offers complex waveforms. Mark shares that they have gained access to these universities simply by asking, and have formed collaborations to continue their work. He also reveals that these remade Buchla modules will soon be available for purchase through the licensed partnership with Analog Haven and Buchla as they aim to democratize access to these instruments.

In addition to the impressive remakes, MEMS and Associates also exhibited the rare 242 Programmable Pulser module, which allows users to program three different rhythmic pulses through a patch matrix. MEMS and Associates' future plans include hosting workshops for students to build their own modules and complete their university systems. This approach not only provides a more hands-on experience but also creates service records for these modules, as Mark mentions the lack of schematics and the need to trace circuits by hand. Mark told us the aim is to preserve and provide accessibility to these historically significant Buchla synthesizers."

See the M.E.M.S label below for more.

Waldorf Blofeld - "Visions" (50 Exclusive Presets)

video upload by LFOstore

"'Visions' is an astonishing soundset for Waldorf Blofeld synthesizer with a bright flavor of cinematics, futurism and cyberpunk! The renowned sound designer and composer Otto K. Schwarz prepared 50 exclusive presets to set up your synthesizer to the new level!

This soundbank evokes the feeling of the future, where the bright neon lights of large skyscrapers shows the path for many civilizations and robotic mechanisms, artificial intelligence and neural networks. One day, the keepers of ancient technologies found a black Blofeld synthesizer in the city archives. They decided to create the sounds of their time on it, and send the synthesizer into the past through a portal so that their ancestors could enjoy the excellent sound design.

In this bank you will find different categories of presets: multi-layer pads, futuristic arpeggios, bright leads, polyphonic keys, cosmic effects, and many more! Whether you're creating ambient, soundtracks, EDM or experimental music, this collection of sounds will be at your service!"

https://lfo.store/

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

video upload by Scifi Funk

"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!"

What is The Vanilla Synthesizer? It's Ready, That's What

via the STG Soundlabs/muSonics Electronic Newsletter:

Is it The Vanilla Synthesizer or the muSonics TVS?

I started working on this project a year and a half ago.

Originally my thought process was to make a new American format synthesiser that could be sold as modules, kits, and bare boards. I was concerned about the future of the format, and I felt a new line of basic modules and infrastructure at a variety of price points was important. I still do.

STG Soundlabs was a failure because I made things that ultimately the eurorack market simply did not want. Yes, I sold some, and will continue to maintain the line as best as I can, but it's very hard to find photos of eurorack installations with STG Soundlabs modules in them, but rare to find a nice big man-sized synthesiser without my modules in it.

Another thing I wanted to do was teach myself how to do my own engineering. It didn't start that way, but it became that way. I'd been a hardware product developer since 2005 but never actually laid out a circuit board. That is no longer true, and I've done things beyond this project that I haven't even talked about.

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Massive Analog Keyboard Collection - Greystoke Studio Tour!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Greystoke Studio in London, is a high-spec London recording studio. Here we have a look at all the keyboards Andy had in 9/12/2020 – 41 Keyboards to look at!
Classic, Modern & Vintage Keyboards.

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0:00 - Mini Moog Model D – 2017
0:06 - Roland Vocoder VP330 MK I – 1979
0:10 - Oberheim OB-1 – 1978
0:14 - Prophet 5 Rev 3.2 MIDI – 1981
0:25 - Prophet 5 Rev 3.0 MIDI – 1980
0:36 - Oberheim Xpander – 1984
0:42 - Oberheim OB-8 – 1982
0:55 - Roland Jupiter 4 MIDI – 1979
0:58 - Logan String Machine – 1975
1:03 - Hammond C3 + Leslie Speaker - 1968 + 1963
1:05 - Mini Moog Model D – 1976
1:12 - Wurlitzer 200A Electric Piano - 1976 (bought from 10CC's Eric Stewart!
1:14 - Fender Rhodes Piano Stage 73 – 1979
1:25 - Roland Juno106 – 1984
1:31 - Roland Vocoder VP330 MK II MIDI – 1980
1:38 - Korg M1 - 1990
1:40 - Nord Electro 3 - 2008
1:46 - Roland JD800 - 1991
1:57 - Korg Trinity - 1995
2:03 - Roland D50 - 1987
2:13 - Korg Poly 800 – 1983
2:14 - Roland SH101 – 1983
2:18 - Roland MC 202 – 1984
2:25 - Hohner Clavinet D6 - 1979
2:32 - Korg Z1 - 1997
2:39 - ARP Odyssey – 1979
2:43 - Prophet VS – 1986
2:53 - Roland MKS80 with MPG-80 programmer – 1986
3:03 - Yamaha TX816 - 1984
3:09 - Yamaha TX802 - 1987
3:12 - Studio Electronics SE1X – 1994
3:18 - Roland JP-8080 - 1998
3:22 - Roland JV1080 - 1994
3:29 - Nord Rack 2 - 1997
3:36 - Roland P330 - 1988
3:42 - Akai S3000XL 32 Meg - 1996
3:51 - Novation Supernova - 1998
4:05 - Novation Bass Station – 1994
4:09 - Kenton Pro 4 CV Gate Converter
4:21 - Steinway Model O – 1908
5:32 - EMS AKS Synthi VCS3 – 1972

Since this video was made Greystoke Studio has acquired
2 x Roland Jupiter 8 - 1981
1 x Yamaha CS80 - 1976
1 x Yamaha CS40M - 1979
2 x Roland SH1000 - 1973
1 x TTSH Two Thousand Six Hundred Mini Meanie Arp 2600 Clone Analog Synthesizer Modular Synth - 2016 - my model is 2023

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[demo] Old-School Poly Sounds (Quantum/Iridium)

video upload by Synthesizer Video Service

"These are all 100 patches from my new Waldorf Quantum and Iridium sound bank in one go. This package is called 'Classic Poly Layers' and it contains pure VA sounds ('Waveform' oscillator model) for these awesome machines. Of course, all patches use mod-wheel and aftertouch.

The best: these patches are perfect for layering. Just put two of these sounds on both layers of the Quantum or Iridium to create a fat and complex sound. This way, you can create 10,000 (100 x 100) new and exciting combinations!

I modeled these sounds after a well-known synth from around 1980, but I won't say which one to dodge criticism. But maybe you can guess which one it is. It would make me happy in any case. Feel free to post your guess in the comments!

Here you get a continuous mix of all patches, recorded directly onto three DAW tracks, without additional hardware or software effect processing - just pure Quantum MK1 (only internal effects)!

Get these sounds in the shop (EU only): https://www.frequture.net/shop/"

Modular Synthesizer Power Supply

video upload by George Benton

"This is the first of a series of how to and explanation videos pertaining to the large format 5U/MU size synthesizer. I have owned one since 2019. It grew over time and I'm hoping to make the modular synthesizer less intimidating for those interested in one but put off by the size and apparent complexity of it all.

My equipment is all from Synthesizers.com. These are great folks and have provided great products and service. There are other manufacturers as well and I invite you to explore all possibilities. Synthesizers.com, or DOTCOM did provide me with some parts to get this project off the ground. The majority though is my stuff. I love this synth and enjoy any opportunity to share it with others."

Synclavier Digital's Regen Gets Wider Release

video upload by Synclavier Digital

Regen Tutorials


Regen Quickies


You can find additional posts featuring demos of the Regen here.

Press Release follows:

"Synclavier Digital releases regenerated Synclavier® II trailblazer as timeless Regen desktop synthesizer bolstered by present-day DSP developments

NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA: soft-launched late last year to widespread critical acclaim at the Synthplex® synthesizer expo and electronic music festival hosted at the Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, CA, USA with pre-orders opening for fulfilment in 2023, timeless synthesis product manufacturer Synclavier Digital is proud to announce wider availability of Regen — released as a desktop synthesizer that is, in short, a real regeneration of New England Digital’s seminal Synclavier® II digital synthesizer that took the pro audio industry by storm when introduced in its initial incarnation in 1980 (evolving beyond that to blaze more technological trails with polyphonic sampling and, ultimately, DAW — Digital Audio Workstation — capabilities well before that term was invented, even), extended and enhanced to take advantage of the increased computing power available today to make it as compelling in a modern setting as the prohibitively pricey original did during its time (finding favour with top-tier film composers, record producers, and recording artists), while the considerable cost and size reductions associated with Regen’s present-day design criteria conversely position it well within reach of (almost) anyone — as of June 29…

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Yamaha CS-80 with the ULTIMATE UPGRADE

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"Welcome to the very best Yamaha CS-80 to ever be available for sale. The very best in terms of electronic condition/calibration and capability, and certainly the one with the longest life expectancy you can find. A life expectancy longer by some decades from the other not-upgraded 'regular' CS-80s you will find around.

Why is that ? Because not only has it been fully serviced but also it has the most advanced and thorough upgrade ever to be installed in a CS-80. And very possibly never to be matched in the near nor distant future.

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Superbooth 2023: DinSync - RE-101 Keyboard Synthesizer Based on the Roland SH-101

video upload by sonicstate

"We spoke to Paul from DinSync at Superbooth 2023 about their new product, the RE-101, which is a replica of the Roland SH-101. The RE-101 is built from parts that are 100% compatible with the original SH-101 board. Paul mentioned that they have made a replica of the original SEM VCO, which was used in the original Roland machine. They are also working with Analog Renaissance, the premier experts on the 3109 circuit, to create a chip that is indistinguishable from the original. This chip is especially brilliant in the distortion of the resonance, which is what sets it apart from other clones in the market. DinSync's unique selling point is that they want to make a machine that is as authentic as possible to the original and becomes legacy spare parts.

DinSync's RE-101 is the perfect solution for customers that haven't had spare parts for over 30 years. Service centers have been shut down over the past 10 years, making it impossible to get service for an old vintage Japanese machine. Paul said that the filter on the RE-101 is so integral to the SH-101 sound, as it produces the classic slightly distorted resonance. The SH-101 was Paul's first synth when he was a young lad, so this product is a real labor of love. The RE-101 will be available as a kit in the future, so customers can build a brand new machine or repair their vintage machine.

Price: TBC. More info:

http://www.dinsync.info/"

[impro] Blofeld Multimode Track (050523)

video upload by Synthesizer Video Service

"Equipment:

Waldorf Blofeld (all sounds)
M-Audio Axiom 61 (controller keyboard)
Expression pedal

Recorded in one go without any further post-processing with a Zoom H4N recorder.

If you want to support me, check out my synthesizer patches:
https://frequture.net/shop"

Waldorf Blofeld - "Cosmic Leads" Soundset (40 Themed Presets)

video upload by LFOstore

https://lfo.store/

"'Cosmic Leads' is a themed soundset for Waldorf Blofeld hardware synthesizer with 40 exclusive presets created by the well-known sound designer Otto K. Schwarz.

We continue the line of releases for the excellent synthesizers of the German company, which are worthy of attention and use in music production. This product is based on several requests from Blofeld fans we have received - to create a soundset dedicated to the leading sounds, both polyphonic & monophonic.

Thus, we made a set of presets for you, in which everyone can find leading sounds to their taste - soft, warm and analog, as well as sharp, aggressive and digital. In our set there are sounds with a long tail, and short plucked instruments, and also some experimental presets with complex modulation.

Whether you're creating ambient, soundtracks, EDM or experimental music, this collection of sounds will be at your service!"