Bad Gear - Kindergarten Engineering

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most-hated audio tools. It's Kindergarten Engineering !!! I’m still coping with NAMM 2024 PTSD and I wasn’t even there. Korg released the successor to a synth the world forgot, Uli is getting really good at selling faster horses and Moog decided to save the important announcements for a much bigger show.

Yamaha - on the other hand - returned from a groovebox hiatus of over two decades only to release a display-less Lego cigarette trying hard to catch up on a trend based on a device that was announced at Messe 2009. Yamaha - It’s good to have you back.

Teenage Engineering

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:55 Overview Yamaha Seqtrak
01:42 Drums
02:10 AWM Synth Engines
02:36 Yamaha DX FM Synth Engine
02:52 Scale-based "Keyboard", Chromatic Keyboard
03:08 Arpeggiator, Chords
03:19 Sample Player, Sampling, Microphone
03:31 Sequencer, Parameter Locks
04:00 Pattern Selection
04:09 Mixer Mode, Send FX
04:18 More FX
04:25 Software Editor, Visualizer
04:59 Midi, USB, Speaker, Build Quality
05:38 Hate
06:03 Jam 1 (House)
06:51 Jam 2 (Downtempo)
07:52 Finale (Drum'n'Bass - ROMpler Edition)
08:23 Verdict"

Instruō Introduces dåpf Dual All-Pass Filter Effects Processor Eurorack Module

via Instruō

"Introducing dåpf, the first dedicated effects processor in the Instruō product line. The Instruō dåpf is a set of two analogue all-pass filters.

You might be asking yourself, “What is the point of a filter that passes everything?” All-pass filters don’t actually attenuate frequency amplitudes directly, but rather alter the phase relationship of frequencies across the spectrum. All-pass filter stages appear in the vast majority of voltage-controlled filter topologies as well as serving as a core building block within DSP.

The normalled I/O of dåpf allows for cascaded or independent use of the two all-pass filter circuits, offering everything from classic phase-shifting to psychoacoustic stereo enhancement and synthetic Doppler effect.

• Two parallel all-pass filters
• Independent attenuverters for voltage control
• 1-Pole/2-Pole configuration for left channel
• Cascaded normalisation
• Global 1 volt per octave tracking"


Instruō - dåpf Overview

video upload by Instruō

"This video is long... But the second half is very much optional expansion and deep dive into some theory of all-pass filters.
The first few examples are much quicker, more practical examples of dåpf patched.
Thanks for watching :)"
~Jason
---
00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:03:24 Overview | Stereo Enhancement
00:04:19 Stereo Enhancement - Subtractive patch sound source
00:04:55 Stereo Enhancement - Traditional stereo panning
00:06:13 Stereo Enhancement - Spectrally transparent waveshaping
00:07:22 Stereo Enhancement - dåpf inputs/outputs
00:09:42 Stereo Enhancement - Controls and CV inputs
00:10:14 Stereo Enhancement - 6dB/12dB pole switch
00:11:18 Stereo Enhancement - Mono to Stereo patching
00:15:41 Stereo Enhancement - Static phase shift
00:17:32 Stereo Enhancement - Level 1: modulation
00:19:40 Stereo Enhancement - Level 2: modulation + waveshaping
00:25:02 Stereo Enhancement - Level 3: modulation + timbre
00:27:50 Vibrato Everything
00:28:17 Vibrato Everything - What is vibrato?
00:29:35 Vibrato Everything - Non-FM vibrato
00:30:22 Vibrato Everything - (tangent: sine phase)
00:31:34 Vibrato Everything - (tangent: sine spatialisation)
00:32:37 Vibrato Everything - Non-FM vibrato (sine wave)
00:34:11 Vibrato Everything - Non-FM vibrato (sawtooth wave)
00:38:42 Vibrato Everything - Non-FM vibrato (complex audio)
00:40:46 Vibrato Everything - Non-FM... FM? ...PM! (Phase Modulation)
00:43:47 Feedback Processing |"Doppler"
00:44:33 Feedback Processing |"Doppler" - Lúbadh feedback patch
00:46:38 Feedback Processing |"Doppler" - Doppler shift description
00:48:08 Feedback Processing |"Doppler" - Doppler dåpf 1pole/2-pole
00:49:20 Feedback Processing |"Doppler" - Doppler dåpf 3-pole/-4pole
00:51:28 Feedback Processing |"Doppler" - Doppler dåpf in stereo!
00:52:02 Feedback Processing |"Doppler" - Delay feedback
00:54:54 Feedback Processing |"Doppler" - Audio rate modulation
00:56:32 Building a phaser - Deep dive into all-pass filters
00:58:44 Building a phaser - Phase shift of a fundamental
00:59:41 Building a phaser - Quadrature: sine | cosine
01:00:43 Building a phaser - Drawing perfect circles
01:01:41 Building a phaser - Drawing (non-)perfect circles
01:02:16 Building a phaser - Frequency dependent phase shift
01:04:22 Building a phaser - 1V/octave tracking
01:07:40 Building a phaser - More than one sine wave
01:08:58 Building a phaser - The harmonic overtone series
01:10:19 Building a phaser - Sawtooth wave low-pass filtered (reference)
01:11:15 Building a phaser - Phase shifting harmonic overtones
01:15:42 Building a phaser - Inside a phaser
01:18:00 Building a phaser - Stereo Phaser
01:22:19 Building a phaser - uPhaser Befaco FXBoy
01:23:46 Building filters - Any-pass filter?
01:25:05 Building filters - RC low-pass filter
01:26:03 Building filters - Spectral cancellation principles
01:28:35 Building filters - APF to LPF
01:30:10 Building filters - APF to HPF
01:32:03 Building filters - Parallel dual all-pass filters
01:37:41 Building filters - Resonant filters"

And a video from Divkid:

Wow! I didn't know All Pass Filters could do this // 3 Patches with dapf from Instruo
video upload by DivKid

"I'm always striving to learn and explore with sound and music and dapf (the new Eurorack module from Instruo) certainly brought a big slap of school day into DivKid HQ. I was aware of all pass filters, getting past the funny idea that "all" frequencies pass (so what's the point?) and knowing they were use for phase shifts. What I didn't know is how core and important to filter topologies they were and how creatively useful they could be.

Some exploring later and here we are, with 3 patches that really show the power of phase manipulation. While dapf makes a fantastically chewy phaser FX unit I didn't expect it would be such a great stereo expander for a single VCO nor did I know I could be MUSICAL and totally analogue 3 operator FM/PM (like the digital Yamaha DX and Casio CZ phase/FM methods) synth."

Bad Gear - Danger Zone

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Yamaha Reface DX FM synthesizer. Is this 2015 descendant to the iconic Yamaha DX7 , Yamaha DX100 and sibling of the Yamaha Reface CS worthy of the legacy and can it keep up with other modern FM synths like the Korg OpSix ? Are we entering the Danger Zone ?"

Chapters:
00:00 Prologue (no pun intended)
Intro tune
01:12 Overview Reface DX
01:39 Reworked UI (Touch Sliders)
02:16 Real Time Tweaking
02:24 Synth Engine, Algorithms, Polyphony, Patch Memory
02:48 Feedback per Operator
03:03 Envelope Generators, Pitch Envelopes, LFO
03:29 More UI Stuff, Keyscaling
03:45 FX Section
04:00 Midi Looper
04:21 Connectivity, Speakers, Pitch Bend
04:52 What else??? (Pricing, Thanks,...)
05:09 Hate
05:35 Jam 1 (Dub Techno)
06:23 Jam 2 (80s Bass Tweak)
07:25 Finale (Sanic House)
07:55 Verdict

Yamaha Reface CS

video upload by Easy Tiger

"I am explaining what all the controls on the Yamaha reface cs do and briefly talk about its different oscillator types

0:00 intro
1:29 Looper
3:12 LFO
05:02 Portamento
06:04 Filter
06:18 Envelope
08:24 FX
10:29 Oscillators
10:50 Saw
11:47 PWM
14:08 Osc Sync
16:53 Ring Modulator
19:14 FM
23:32 connections on the back"

Luma-1 - playing lost LM1 patterns

video upload by DeftAudio

"Playing LM1 patterns on Luma-1 live, no post processing. Yamaha DMP11 used as the FX for delay and Gated Verb.

Luma-1 is an authentic recreation of the iconic LM-1, originally designed by Roger Linn in 1979 and now brought back by Joe Britt. Fully recreating the original design of the LM-1, it utilizes the same audio path (with vintage DACs and filters), runs the unmodified LM-1 software, and adds a secondary modern processor for adding highly desirable features like loadable sounds, USB connectivity, MIDI and more."

Cyberworld for Arturia Pigments

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Buy Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/cyb...

Cyberworld for Arturia Pigments - is a new Cyberpunk'ed soundbank by NatLife.
This library a full of distopian sounds from future past. The sounds in this bank was inspired of 70s and 80s Analog synthesizers era. You will find a massive Oberheim and Yamaha CS-50 style Leads, Plucks, Synths, a bunch numbers of creative FX's, Lo-Fi Keys, big Brasses and other unusual sounds. For getting your music more retro-feels you also will find a great Roland Juno and Jupiter styles Bass sounds and Arpeggio. Plus of course an epic collection of lush and atmospheric Pads.

And for the final - it is a amost Blade Runner inspired library for Pigments which you can find.

The soundbank contains 64 Arturia Pigments presets and patches, which are:

6 Basses
3 ARP's
3 Brass
1 Drum Kick
14 FX's
3 KEY
7 Leads
16 Pads
4 Plucks
8 Synth sounds

This soundset will be good for: Cyberpunk, Synthwave, Retro, Synth Pop, Italo Disco, Future Pop, Sci-Fi and Soundtracks.

The sound pack includes an instruction for cover Artwork installation together with a soundbank."

Yamaha EX5 Demos by Snupps

videos upload by Snupps Synth channel

Use the player controls to skip through videos.

1.

A demo of a effect sound i made, Under the Name The Abyss, its a strange sound. And only the EX5 can achieve this type of sounds, I used no external FX for this and there is almost no layered tracks, mostly one continous recorded track. I used the AWM/FDSP engine for this, Cheers!

Yamaha EX5 Demo The Abyss 2. Public Transport (Yamaha EX5 Demo)

A ambient track, where i mostly use my Yamaha EX5, and most specifically a sound i made under the name Transporter, which kinda sounds like a bowed string instrument, where i used the FDSP synth engine. I also used my Korg M50 and Kawai K5000s for some more layered sounds. All the sounds were made by me.

CLICK FOR MORE »

UVI Introduces Synth Anthology 4

video uploads by UVI

Note the above is a playlist featuring 4 videos. You can use the player controls to skip through them or just watch them all in order.

Details on Synth Anthology 4 follow:

The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more

Synth Anthology 4 - A Synthesizer Tour de Force
https://www.uvi.net/synth-anthology-4

Rebuilt from the ground-up, Synth Anthology 4 now features the authentic hardware sound of 200 vintage and modern synthesizers, a fully redesigned engine with powerful features, fx, arpeggiator, smart sound suggestion engine, native MPE support, and more.
A dreamlike collection!

Also included in SonicPass ➡️ https://www.uvi.net/sonicpass

Video credits: Anthony Hak
Music Credits: Théo & Thomas

"The Best Keeps Getting Better

What's new in version 4?

Almost everything!
We've rebuilt the engine from the ground-up, added more synths, more presets, more effects, more filters, more modulation, a dedicated browser, a second fully-customizable layer for creating hybrid and blended timbres, an all-new smart suggestion engine that helps you quickly find similar sounds, a more powerful arpeggiator/phraser, bus effects, native MPE support, and more!

Real Hardware Sounds There is something unmistakable about the sound of a real hardware synth, from subtle differences between voice circuits and drift to the varied way filters bite into the sound; there's a distinct character and energy. Synth Anthology 4 delivers the authentic and uncompromising hardware sound with all the conveniences of a modern software instrument.

Every piece of hardware represents a unique creative vision, sonic character, innovations, and strengths. Whatever you're looking for, from analog to digital, vintage classic to future classic, you will find it here. Synth Anthology 4 delivers an incredible collection of hardware, every major manufacturer, every type of synthesis, every era, 200 synthesizers in all.

You won't find a more complete collection anywhere else."

The list:

CLICK FOR MORE »

Haken Audio ContinuuMini with Kenton USB Midi host MK 3

video upload by Ebotronix

"today the Kenton Midi host MK III has landed.
it needs some time to find my setting.
when I connect the HA ContinuuMini to der USB Host the ContinuuMini Display shows error.
next step I used a Lindy USB hub.
now the ContinuuMini works.
next step was to connect two Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller to
Yamaha MCS 2 ( Midi Control Station with two input's) to the Kenton USB host Midi Input.
the kenton kept crashing and i had to reset it many time .
in the video pull of the USB power cable at 1.23, 3.18 and 4.50

Haken Audio ContinuuMini with Kenton USB Midi Host MK3
and two Doepfer R2m / Mutable Instruments Midipal
to control the EaganMatrix modular digital synthesizer.
the ContinuuMini doesn't work directly with the Kenton Midi Host
but it works with the Lindy USB hub
at 1.23, 3.18 and 4.50 the Kenton hung up,
to reset it I had to interrupt the USB power supply
Doepfer R2m #1 to Mutable Instruments Midipal ( 4 voice chords)
Doepfer R2m #2 into the second MCS input
Yamaha MCS 2
FX: Eventide Time Factor
Strymon 2x Cloudburst
G minor scale
vid # 2257"

Bad Gear - Korg OpSix

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Korg OpSix. Is this next level frequency modulation synthesizer with its faltered FM synthesis a Yamaha DX7 on steroids or is it just another Korg 'OopsSix' with its build quality issues and plasticy enclosure? Is it the best FM synth for beginners???"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:11 Overview Roland Korg OpSix
01:45 UI Concept
02:13 Synth Engine & Algorithms
02:32 Operators
02:40 Complex Waveforms
03:03 Subtractive Operators with Filter
03:09 Filter FM
03:15 Ring Modulation
03:20 Waveshaper
03:25 Additional Parameters, Oscilloscope
03:34 More UI, Envelopes
03:43 V-Patch, Modulation Matrix
03:54 Filter, FX
04:07 Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Motion Recording, Limitations
04:30 Global Parameters
04:40 Multitimbrality (or lack thereof), Groovebox Features
05:01 What else??? (Random, Limitations, Pricing History, Thanks)
05:32 Hate
05:57 Jam 1 (Techno)
06:52 Jam 2 (Synthwave)
07:50 Finale (Progressive House)
08:20 Verdict

Casio VZ-1 the forgotten answer to the DX-7

video upload by synthlegends

"The Casio VZ-1 was released in 1988 after the successful CZ line and became Casio's flagship synthesizer, replacing the CZ-1 at the top end as an ansewr to the DX-7 from Yamaha. The VZ-1 takes a hybrid approach to its sound generation. Where the CZ line used Phase Distortion Synthesis and the Yamaha DX line used Phase Modulation (incorrectly advertised as FM), the VZ-1 uses Phase Distortion for ring modulation and waveform generation but true Frequency Modulation Synthesis to generate harmonics. It is very complicated to program. The results are quite metallic sounds, very nice for bells and for PPG wave similar tones, just without that nice resonance filter from the PPG. It has basically 8 operators and you can layer 8 saw waves and get wide stereo spread sounds. It definitaly has its own character and sounds different to the DX line and less warm then the CZ line. But it is much more versatile than the CZ synths. In this video I did not use any FX just to demonstrte the raw tone of the Caiso. When using a bit reverb or delay, it really shines and the synth can sound also quite modern and useful in present productions. It is a very underrated synth which you can find for less than 200 bucks."

Baby Audio Introduces BA-1 Soft Synth Based on a Poylphonic Yamaha CS01

video upload by BABY Audio

"BA-1 is a modern re-imagination of a cultish 1982 analog synth that looked like a toy but sounded like a beast. It brings you pure and authentic lo-fi textures that are fast to program and dripping with color."

"BA-1 is based on a portable 1980s synth with a toylike appearance and a gritty sound. Despite its small size, it left a big mark on music history, while still flying somewhat under the hype radar. The original has been used as a secret weapon for bubbly synth textures by some of Sweden’s most successful pop producers of the past two decades. It was also a staple of 1990s digital dancehall and beloved by the indietronica scene for its raw lo-fi quality. The ‘CS01’ - as the original is called - has never been properly captured in software form. So for our first ever synth, we started there.

In keeping with our motto 'it’s an evolution, not an emulation', we modeled the hardware with the greatest possible accuracy, before carefully upgrading it with new and useful features. A second analog-modeled oscillator, FM, polyphony, and more, help to vastly expand the sonic palette of the original. All while keeping its signature sound unspoiled.

Additionally, BA-1 lets you drain the battery, bend the circuits, and use the built-in speaker – for an authentic lo-fi aesthetic that you could normally only get with hardware.

If you know our company, you’ll know that effects are our specialty. So we’ve treated BA-1 with an FX section worthy of its own plugin. The effects chain is inspired by budget 1980s rack hardware and captures the lo-fi charm of the home studio scene of the era. The overdrive is modeled after a guitar pedal, while the delay, reverb and chorus effects are based on cheap, but amazing, digital rack units.

In BA-1, the effects are not an afterthought but an ingrained part of the sonic signature. So tweak, use, and abuse them.

BA-1 is simple, but surprisingly tweakable. We’ve put great effort into tuning all parameters to be in the perfect sweet spot. This results in a rewarding programming workflow where tweaking BA-1 is a lot of fun and you’ll create new patches on repeat.

And if a simple interface is not fast enough, you can always use the smart ‘Re-Gen’ feature. Hit Re-Gen and BA-1 will automatically create new and musically tuned patches with every click."

Bad Gear - Sylenth1

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Lennar Digital Sylenth1. Is this ancient virtual analog synth plugin similarly influential as hardware classics like the Yamaha DX7 or Korg M1. Can it hold up when compared to other software instruments like Serum, Massive or Spire?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:05 Overview Sylenth1
01:21 Oscillators
01:32 Filters
01:40 Modulators (ADSRs, LFOs, MISC)
01:55 FX Section
02:16 Sounds
02:44 Features (Filter Routing,...)
03:16 Polyphony, Detune, Stereo
03:47 History of the Plugin, Skins, Software Piracy
04:21 Presets, Use in Famous Tracks
04:54 Sylence Hardware Interface DIY Build
05:01 Current State, Pricing
05:14 Hate
05:44 Jam 1 (EDM)
06:36 Jam 2 (Synth Pop)
07:35 Finale (Industrial Trap)
08:08 Verdict
09:20 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout"

New Cherry Audio Mercury-6 Reveal

video upload by Cherry Audio

Update: user videos added below.

"Cherry Audio's Mercury-6 is a virtual synthesizer instrument that emulates and expands on the renowned Jupiter-6, just in time for its 40th anniversary! Mercury-6 captures all that is exceptional in this treasured polyphonic classic, boosts its extraordinary feature set for today's DAW production and workflow, and celebrates the ground-breaking innovation from the era that changed music forever. If you've long yearned to explore the Jupiter-6, you'll love Mercury-6!"

via Cherry Audio

Mercury-6 is a meticulous recreation of the Jupiter-6 analog synthesizer, just in time for its 40th anniversary! Sandwiched between the earlier Jupiter-4 and Jupiter-8 models in name only, the sophisticated Jupiter-6 has sometimes been considered a sleeper release. These days, it has persevered to become one of Roland's most notable and coveted classic synthesizers due to its distinctive dark and complex character. Mercury-6 captures all that is exceptional in this treasured polyphonic classic, boosts its extraordinary feature set for today's DAW production and workflow, and celebrates the ground-breaking innovation from the era that changed music forever.

If you've long yearned to explore the Jupiter-6, you'll love Mercury-6!

The Year Everything Changed

Released in 1983 as a more affordable alternative to the flagship eight-voice Jupiter-8, the six-voice Jupiter-6 nevertheless staked out an essential position in the history of analog polysynths. Though similar in appearance and feature set, the Jupiter-6 stood apart from the Jupiter-8 in its sound and capabilities. Unlike earlier Roland polysynths with lowpass filters plus a rudimentary non-resonant highpass filter, the Jupiter-6 featured a true multimode filter with 24 dB/oct lowpass, 24 dB/oct highpass, or 12 dB/oct bandpass modes. This versatile filter design lent a more aggressive sound than previous Jupiters, making the Jupiter-6 a natural for cutting-edge techno and electro styles.

Though something of a "hidden feature," the Jupiter-6 VCOs supported multiple simultaneous waveforms, and its two LFOs and oscillator cross mod capabilities provided extensive modulation possibilities. Its earthshaking solo and poly unison modes enabled massive lead and bass sounds, and it was notably one of the first synthesizers to include the then-new MIDI protocol.

Although often praised for its harmonic complexity and ability to cut through a mix, the cost-cutting in the Jupiter-6 design resulted in some disadvantages. Output was mono only and it was limited to six-voice polyphony. The Jupiter-6 had an impressive (for the time) split keyboard and patch preset storage functionality, but this six-voice maximum hampered its potential. And though it was considerably less expensive than the Jupiter-8, its timing was ill-fated when the digital revolution was ignited by the release of Yamaha's revolutionary DX-7 FM digital synth the same year.

Despite its noteworthy character, the Jupiter-6 is not one of those synths immediately identified with recognizable sounds from hit songs. Nevertheless, it was the Jupiter-6 behind the bass line of Ray Parker Jr.'s classic "Ghostbusters," and it found purchase in the work of Human League, Tangerine Dream, Thomas Dolby, Trans-X, Vangelis, and Devo. In a testament to its staying power over the decades, its popularity grew in genres such as big beat, house, and techno through The Chemical Brothers, Moby, and The Crystal Method. Electronic music duo Orbital has been a vocal proponent of the Jupiter-6 and, more recently, it has been a significant part of the sound of Daft Punk and Junkie XL.

Mercury-6: 40 Years in the Making

Cherry Audio's Mercury-6 brings the Jupiter-6 experience into the future and celebrates the invaluable contribution that MIDI itself has made to the music community over the past 40 years. Mercury-6 captures all that is exceptional in this classic and boosts the extraordinary feature set and functionality for today's DAW production and workflow. We've added velocity sensitivity, improved the split mode, and added a layer mode capable of stacking two different sounds simultaneously with per-layer stereo panning, detuning, and sustain. A panel control lets users easily select and navigate between these layers and includes a utility function for exchanging settings between the lower and upper layers, or even between presets. And with polyphony extended to 16 notes, Mercury-6 won't easily run out of voices.

We've reproduced the arpeggiator, including the hidden Down/Up mode of the original, and augmented it by adding a Random mode and MIDI tempo sync. A chord memory mode enables multiple notes to be stored and played back with a single key. We've improved the functionality of the LFOs with a retrigger for LFO-1 and an always-on option for LFO-2, both syncable to MIDI tempo.

We've also introduced an integrated studio-quality effects panel with brilliant-sounding distortion, phaser, flanger/chorus, delay, and reverb. With additional touches such as per-layer drift control, over 500 expertly designed presets, and flexible MIDI mapping, Mercury-6 will satisfy both vintage synth aficionados and today's music producer.

Cherry Audio Mercury-6: A Detailed Demo and Tutorial

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A detailed look at the new Mercury-6 from Cherry Audio, a recreation of the Roland Jupiter-6 analog polyphonic synthesizer. We look a few of the factory presets then take a deep dive into the various features of the synthesizer including the VCOs, VCF, cross-modulation, effects, and more.

00:17 History of the Jupiter-6
00:57 Introducing the Mercury-6
01:37 A few factory presets
02:58 Oscillators (VCOs)
08:40 Cross Modulation
10:43 Filter (VCF)
16:44 Performance Controls
19:01 Effects
26:46 Using multiple layers
32:14 More factory presets"

Cherry Audio Mercury 6 Dark Jupiter Strings

video upload by Rik Marston Official

Introduction to Cherry Audio's Mercury-6 - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio



Mercury 6 vs Jupiter 6 // Does the Cherry Audio sound like the Roland ...?
video upload by Starsky Carr

"How does the Mercury 6 stack up against the original? Cherry Audio are killing it with these releases, and this one is great. I can't think of another Jupiter 6 emulation out there. It was quite a unique synth in its day with a super fast LFO (100Hz), sync 2-ways, cross mod with modulation, a second LFO and bitimbral. Quite a cool thing.

Here I've not lingered on the more prosaic functions and sound. We all know the Cherry Audio stuff sounds good - so here I've dug into if it's doing those Jupiter 6 specialities like Cross Mod and Sync...

and also because the hardware was dying!! Another good reason for getting thew software :) I had to finish this before it cut out..!

0:00 The Jupiter 6
4:71 Are they the same?
5:00 Filters
8:22 Cross Mod
9:57 Sync
12:15 LFO
13:28 Effects
14:54 Wrapping Up
15:37 A Few Sounds"

Cherry Audio Mercury 6 Sweet Synth FX

video upload by Rik Marston Official

E-MU Vintage X Pro Collection Synth and Keyboards (Volume 1, 2, and 3)

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Demos for volumes 1 & 2 above. Not sure when these came out but I'm seeing reviews for it online dating back to 2010.

via this auction

"E-MU EMU Vintage X Pro Instruments Sound Library bundle (including all 3 volumes).

New and sealed In Manufacturer's original package.

A Massive 7.5GB Collection of Vintage Synths and Keyboards!

These sound library are for use with Emulator X Proteus X.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Three Yamaha CS80s – Live in Action!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"I have taken the last 3 live takes I recorded & play them simultaneously to show an exciting interaction of 3 CS80s jamming together!

Since the release of my video - “Yamaha CS80: The Most Iconic Sound Machine of All Time”, I’ve had requests for specific videos including:
Famous tracks using the CS80
How to program a CS80
CS80 vs the Jupiter 8
Could you demo the bass line from the 1980 Doctor Who theme?
Have you recorded any of your performances where you (a) demonstrate technique on the instrument??

& more.

So today – as requested – I have built an instrumental from scratch & recorded exclusively the CS80 to do all the parts.

I have split the video into 4 separate videos

The making of “Colourful Mountains”

1
How To Make A Track With The Famous Yamaha CS80

Here I take a basic drum pattern from Splice, then lay a bass sound using 3 different sounds from the CS80 including a sine wave for the bottom end.
I lay the chords & a CS80 brass part referenced from Rosanna by Toto.
I then lay a Vangelis inspired sequence part
Wind fx inspired by CS80 wizard – Kent Spong
Then I lay 3 live takes of CS80 which work together to complete the production
2
This Yamaha CS80 Live Multitrack Recording is Stunning
After recording the bass & pad, I record 5 takes down. In this video, you see the 5 takes - unedited from the beginning of the track to the end - complete as they are recorded.
3
Three Yamaha CS80s – Live in Action!
I have taken the last 3 live takes I recorded & play them simultaneously to show an exciting interaction of 3 CS80s jamming together!
4
Yamaha CS80 dissected – how does it sound?
Hear the dry takes in solo that made up “Coloured Mountains”. I have taken CS80 dry stems, so that you can hear the synth on its own in solo.

Thanks for watching & remember to subscribe so that I can keep these videos coming.

Andy Whitmore

https://greystokestudio.com/
https://www.andywhitmore.com/"

This Yamaha CS80 Live Multitrack Recording is Stunning

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"After recording the bass & pad, I record 5 takes down. In this video, you see the 5 takes - unedited from the beginning of the track to the end - complete as they are recorded.''Since the release of my video - 'Yamaha CS80: The Most Iconic Sound Machine of All Time', I’ve had requests for specific videos including: 'Famous tracks using the CS80'How to program a CS80'CS80 vs the Jupiter 8'Could you demo the bass line from the 1980 Doctor Who theme? 'Have you recorded any of your performances where you (a) demonstrate technique on the instrument??''& more.''So today – as requested – I have built an instrumental from scratch & recorded exclusively the CS80 to do all the parts.''I have split the video into 4 separate videos''The making of 'Colourful Mountains'''1'How To Make A Track With The Famous Yamaha CS80''Here I take a basic drum pattern from Splice, then lay a bass sound using 3 different sounds from the CS80 including a sine wave for the bottom end.'I lay the chords & a CS80 brass part referenced from Rosanna by Toto.'I then lay a Vangelis inspired sequence part'Wind fx inspired by CS80 wizard – Kent Spong'Then I lay 3 live takes of CS80 which work together to complete the production'2'This Yamaha CS80 Live Multitrack Recording is Stunning'After recording the bass & pad, I record 5 takes down. In this video, you see the 5 takes - unedited from the beginning of the track to the end - complete as they are recorded.'3'Three Yamaha CS80s – Live in Action!'I have taken the last 3 live takes I recorded & play them simultaneously to show an exciting interaction of 3 CS80s jamming together! '4'Yamaha CS80 dissected – how does it sound?'Hear the dry takes in solo that made up 'Coloured Mountains'. I have taken CS80 dry stems, so that you can hear the synth on its own in solo.''Thanks for watching''Andy Whitmore''https://greystokestudio.com/ 'https://www.andywhitmore.com/"

How To Make A Track With The Famous Yamaha CS80

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Since the release of my video - “Yamaha CS80: The Most Iconic Sound Machine of All Time”, I’ve had requests for specific videos including:
Famous tracks using the CS80
How to program a CS80
CS80 vs the Jupiter 8
Could you demo the bass line from the 1980 Doctor Who theme?
Have you recorded any of your performances where you (a) demonstrate technique on the instrument??

& more.

So today – as requested – I have built an instrumental from scratch & recorded exclusively the CS80 to do all the parts.

I have split the video into 4 separate videos

The making of “Colourful Mountains”

1
How To Make A Track With The Famous Yamaha CS80

Here I take a basic drum pattern from Splice, then lay a bass sound using 3 different sounds from the CS80 including a sine wave for the bottom end.
I lay the chords & a CS80 brass part referenced from Rosanna by Toto.
I then lay a Vangelis inspired sequence part
Wind fx inspired by CS80 wizard – Kent Spong
Then I lay 3 live takes of CS80 which work together to complete the production
2
This Yamaha CS80 Live Multitrack Recording is Stunning
After recording the bass & pad, I record 5 takes down. In this video, you see the 5 takes - unedited from the beginning of the track to the end - complete as they are recorded.
3
Three Yamaha CS80s – Live in Action!
I have taken the last 3 live takes I recorded & play them simultaneously to show an exciting interaction of 3 CS80s jamming together!
4
Yamaha CS80 dissected – how does it sound?
Hear the dry takes in solo that made up “Coloured Mountains”. I have taken CS80 dry stems, so that you can hear the synth on its own in solo."

Bad Gear - Elektron Digitone

video upload by AudioPilz

"Become a Patron and get access to music clips from the show, additional content, Bad Gear samples and even more AudioPilz madness

https://www.patreon.com/audiopilz

Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Elektron Digitone. Does this digital synth sibling of the Digitakt and Syntakt finally make FM synthesis accessible to synth noobs? Does the awesome Elektron sequencer of this FM groovebox / drum machine make a difference and why is it technically less powerful than classic 80s synths like the Yamaha DX7?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:15 Overview Elektron Digitone
01:36 Audio Engine, FX
01:52 Arpeggiator
01:59 Resonant Filters
02:11 FM Engine (and Elektrons modern twist on it)
03:20 Envelopes
03:33 Initial Onset
03:42 LFOs
03:49 Rant
04:18 Trademark Elektron Features ™ (Microtiming, Conditions, Parameter Locks)
04:55 Limitations (Polyphony, Pattern Length,...)
05:19 FW Update Issues (might only be the Digitone I have here)
05:29 More Limitations (Velocity, Data Management, missing Digitakt Features)
05:53 External In, Midi Tracks, Preset System
06:06 DX7 Compatibility (or lack thereof), Sound Quality
06:24 What else???, Thanks
06:42 Hate
07:06 Jam 1 (Techno)
08:00 Jam 2 (Downtempo, LoFi)
08:55 Finale (Drum and Bass)
09:28 Verdict"

Yamaha AN1x vs Oberheim OB-X8: Can an analog synth match the glory of a vintage VA???

video upload by thesrabbit

"A bit of a click-baity and facetious title. But there is a goal here. The Yamaha AN1x "005 Soar" preset is magical, majestic, glorious, epic, wonderful, etc. It uses 2 layers, or "scenes" as they're called on the AN1x. 1 layer is a soft floaty arpeggiated line and the other is an epic whooshing pad. It maxes out the use of onboard FX, using chorus, delay, and reverb. The FX mix is obviously very wet too, and maybe too much as it can get kind of muddy.

Anytime I get a synth that can do layers, I try to make a similar patch. It doesn't matter if it's an analog or digital synth. Some synths that I've tried have been the Sequential Rev2, Nord Lead 2, and Roland System-8. Out of those, the System-8 got pretty close, though not quite as epic. The other 2 didn't really impress me at all. So I guess you could say I'm still searching for something that can capture the magic of the original. And by the way, the goal isn't to make them sound exactly the same, but more to get similar epic vibes and feels. I just got the OB-X8, so I had to try it. I added delay and reverb from my go-to Audiothingies Doctor A. The dry/wet mix is about 50/50. The Audiothingies unit just seems to meld well with input sources, rather than taking them over. The arpeggiated layer uses the OB-Xa 24db low pass filter, and the pad layer uses the OB-X SEM 12db low pass filter. A winning combo, if you ask me!

Thoughts and opinions welcome in the comments."