In The Studio - Akai S612 vs. Akai S950

Published on May 16, 2019 The Daydream Sound

"An audio comparison of the sample rates of the Akai S612 & S950."

Lofi FX vs. Vintage Sampler

Published on Apr 30, 2019 The Daydream Sound

"Comparison of a vintage and modern sampler to see if we can get them to sound the same.

Just got an #Ensoniq ASR-10 and don't know where to start? Learn everything you need to know to get up and running with the Ensoniq ASR-10 Beginners Manual.
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SP 1200 Has Great High pass Filtering

Published on Apr 2, 2019 The Daydream Sound

"The SP 1200 drum machine has low-pass filters but there’s a way to have a high-pass filters also."

In The Studio Sampling Lofi Hi-Hats

Published on Mar 28, 2019 The Daydream Sound

"Sampling the ESQ-1 synthesizer with the SP 1200 & Microgranny drum machines. Also doing a little maintenance with a MIDI sysex backup to the ASR 10 from the ESQ-1. If you’ve just got an #Ensoniq ASR-10 and don't know where to start. Learn everything you need to know to get up and running with the Ensoniq ASR-10 Beginners Manual."

In the Studio Running Two MIDI Sequencers At Once

Published on Mar 21, 2019 The Daydream Sound

"There’s times when it’s best to use more than one MIDI Sequencer together in sync. In this situation we're using the Ensoniq ASR-10 & Roland MC-303. If you’ve just got an Ensoniq ASR-10 and don't know where to start. Learn everything you need to know to get up and running with the Ensoniq ASR-10 Beginners Manual.
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In The Studio Working On Analog Noise Drums

Published on Mar 5, 2019 The Daydream Sound

"Working on some Modbap snare drum samples in a modular synthesizer & SP1200. An experimental Hip-Hop day in the recording studio. Let me know if you want to see more everyday recording studio activities."

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E-MU ESI 4000 Sampler Filter Types Including Z Plane Filters

The Daydream Sound

"The Z-plane filters on the E-mu ESI-4000 are great sounding digital filters that have become very useful in my recording studio. Here’s a demo of all of the filter types including those that use E-mu Z-plane filter technology."

MICROGRANNY 2.0 Practice Session w/ Ensoniq ASR 10

Published on Jan 24, 2019 The Daydream Sound

"I think the microGranny fits into any electronic musical style pretty well. It’s not something that I would overuse in my music. I think it has way too much personality for it’s size but in small doses it absolutely fits the bill. In this video the Ensoniq ASR-10 is sequencing everything as well as providing the TR-808 drums while MG2 is the drone samples."

Synthesizers.com & ASR 10 Practice Session

Published on Jan 17, 2019 The Daydream Sound

"Took about 3 years to commit to the Synthesizers.com Modular synthesizer. I didn’t really know about 5U modular systems as all the rave back then was (and continues to be) around eurorack modular instruments. To be transparent the purchasing experience wasn’t the best. Even though I bought it new, I received it in the mail in less than stellar condition. I was pretty cheesed at the time about that.

Aside from that it’s a great sounding synth. There’s only one oscillator in use in the video which is being sent to and modulated by the ladder filter module and shaped by a single envelope generator. As far as modular goes; I always wanted a straight ahead traditional analog synthesizer and this fits the bill to a tee. I think if you’re beginning as a synthesizer or sampler enthusiast an analog modular synthesizer is a great instrument to work on to understand the principles of synthesis and how to bend sounds in a way that are artistically pleasing

Anyway onto other things. This is a practice session with the Ensoniq ASR 10 as the sequencer, FX and percussion sampler and the Synthesizer.com modular system on the……. well……. on the analog stuff."

Granular Sample Playback with Akai MPC2000

The Daydream Sound

"A Sample playback tip on the MPC2000 that emulates granular synthesis. You can use this to add a granular feel to your music using an Akai MPC series sampler."

The Father of Hardware Real-Time Sample Pitch Shifting – Roland VP 9000 Demo

Published on Jan 1, 2019 The Daydream Sound

"A look at sampling techniques used with the Roland VP-9000 Variphrase sampler."

Just How Gritty Can The E-mu SP1200 Get?

Published on Dec 29, 2018 The Daydream Sound

"Interested in the grittiness of the E-mu SP1200? Here’s a demo of just nasty your samples can get with this vintage drum machine."

Using Tom Drum Samples in Electronic Music w/ the Roland VP-9000

Published on Sep 15, 2018 The Daydream Sound

"Knowing how to use tom drum samples in electronic music is valuable. We’ll use the Roland VP-9000 sampler controlled by the Akai MPC 2000 Classic drum machine to demonstrate the role of tom drums and how to use them in beat production. Using tom drum samples in electronic music is a great way to connect with the listener on an emotional level."

Did You Know You Can Control Your Ensoniq Sampler With A Microphone?

Published on Sep 13, 2018 The Daydream Sound

"Using a microphone with your Ensoniq Sampler you can create new ways to make amazing music. In this video we’ll use a microphone to control the filter modulation on the Ensoniq ASR 10. This method utilizes the CV (Control Voltage) input available on the Ensoniq ASR 10, EPS 16+ and Classic EPS. Since this is the case, you can use this method on all of these Ensoniq samplers. Although CV has become almost synonymous with Eurorack modular synthesizers. Now you can take advantage of the Ensoniq Samplers CV input without a modular system."

CV With Your Vintage Sampler – How To Use CV (Control Voltage) With Your Ensoniq Sampler

Published on Aug 14, 2018 The Daydream Sound

"CV (Control Voltage) inputs exist on most Ensoniq samplers. In the video we’ll use the ASR 10 and a modular synthesizer to see what it sounds like to have the ASR 10 modulated by a CV signal. This is an ideal way to combine your sampler with a modular synth."

Also see: Using CV (Control Voltage) with Ensoniq ASR-10 Sampler via Modular Synthesizer

What You Need To Know About 8 Bit Samplers

Published on Sep 11, 2018 The Daydream Sound

"Using an 8-bit sampler definitely has challenges tha 12 bit or 16 bit samplers. Here’s what you need to know about working with 8Bit Samples. Using the Bastl Microgranny2 sequenced with the Akai MPC2000, we’ll listen and discuss what well recorded 8 bit audio should sound like. We’ve also used the Data Garden MIDI Sprout connected to the Ensoniq ASR-10 to provided some accompaniment to the Micogranny2. Let us know what you think about 8 bit samplers and 8bit audio? Would you use it in your studio and music? Let us know your thoughts!"

Why Samplers Don’t Have Technology Like Ensoniq Transwaves Synthesis Anymore

Published on Sep 8, 2018 The Daydream Sound

"Why don’t we see any technology like Transwaves Synthesis on Samplers anymore? In this video we’ll explore a theory explaining why this might be. Using Transwave synthesis (a relative of wavetable synthesis) in a practical way can give great results and satisfaction. We’ll use the Ensoniq ASR-10 to demonstrate how Transwaves can be used in the beat making and song creation process.

How To Make Simple Ensoniq Transwaves on the ASR 10 Synth Sampler:"

How To Make Simple Ensoniq Transwaves on the ASR 10 Synth Sampler

Published on Apr 6, 2017 The Daydream Sound

"Ensoniq Transwaves don't have to be perfect to sound interesting. In this video we look at how to make a transwave with the ASR-10 Sampler Synth. These steps also work on the EPS16+ as well."

Ensoniq Mirage = No Quantize

Published on Sep 4, 2018 The Daydream Sound

"The Ensoniq Mirage sampler has a no nonsense sequencer with no quantize feature at all! Perfect for those in the LoFi Boom Bap Hip Hop community who want to program music using their own internal metronome. In this video we’ll look at how viable the Ensoniq Mirage could be as a sampling workstation."

Roland S-760 Sampler Initial Thoughts by The Daydream Sound

Published on Aug 18, 2018 The Daydream Sound

My initial thoughts on the Roland S-760 sampler. Is it good sounding vintage hardware sampler? Let’s find out!

S-760 DIGITAL SAMPLER SPECIFICATIONS

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Akai S950 vs. Ensoniq EPS Filters

Published on Aug 4, 2018 The Daydream Sound

"A straight ahead comparison between the filters of the Akai S950 and Ensoniq EPS Classic samplers."

Can You Use The Data Slider On The ESQ-1 To Control The Filter?

Published on Jul 26, 2018 The Daydream Sound

"Can the data slider on the Ensoniq ESQ-1 synthesizer be used as continuous or real-time controller that can modulate the analog filter? That’s what were going to look after in this video. Using the ESQ-1’s sequencer we’re going to find a work around for using the data slider as a creative tool."