Junkie XL - Studio Talk w/Armin Van Buuren

Published on Mar 10, 2017 junkiexlofficial

"An old friend decided to stop by the studio for a catch up..."

Synths spotting in Junkie XL's studio.

GEAR OF THE WEEK - EMULATOR II+ HD

Published on Dec 7, 2016 junkiexlofficial

"This week, let's quickly look at one of the samplers I used on #DistanceBetweenDreams: The Emulator II+ HD

M U S I C

"Wavey Waves"
Distance Between Dreams Soundtrack
Available now: http://smarturl.it/DBDscore-sp"

Junkie XL Studio Time Season 2

Published on Apr 7, 2017 junkiexlofficial

'Back again!! But before we begin, a few important words..."

Playlist:

1. WELCOME BACK! | Studio Time: Season 2

2. Studio Time: S2E1 - Composing for Strings (Part 1) - "In this episode, I discuss how I wrote a key theme for the film "Brimstone". I'll explore the melody, how I transcribed it for strings, some notes on harmony, and finally show you the final result with the recorded orchestra. I'll also discuss the various plug-ins I use."

Roland S-50 - Gear of the Week (Junkie XL)

Published on Jan 18, 2017 junkiexlofficial

"A great synthesizer from the mid 80s that I modified slightly - known for making great character in the low end."

JunkieXL: "WHAT'S WITH ALL THE REVERB?!"

Published on Jul 18, 2017 junkiexlofficial

I used to be a purist when it came to synth demos as I wanted to hear the synth, not the effects, but over time I've come to see effects as the equivalent to filters. Yes, they color the sound, but the sound source itself is still the synth. It's also worth noting that effects allow you to take any sound source (however "lowly" the synth) and do something interesting with it. Also digital effects in essence are a form of synthesis.

Update:

Junkie XL talking about reverb but it's drenched in reverb

Published on Jul 18, 2017 Wouter van Leeuwen

"memes"

Nice one. :)

JunkieXL - OBERHEIM DS2A & YAMAHA CS40M - GEAR OF THE WEEK

Published on Dec 14, 2016 junkiexlofficial

"Let's take a look at one of the earliest digital sequencers ever made..."

JunkieXL: The Modular Wall - Studio Time: S2E3

Published on Apr 21, 2017 junkiexlofficial

"An introduction to my modular synth wall! What's in there, where it comes from, and most importantly - why I have it."

KORG Synthesizer Workshop - Studio Time: S2E8

Published on May 26, 2017 junkiexlofficial

"Let's explore the boxes and sounds - some familiar, some maybe not - from a company I've used since the very beginning."

Junkie XLs first synth was the KORG MS10.