Ensoniq ESQ1 Emulating a TB-303

from EDMX - www.dmxkrew.com

"Hi
I thought you might like to share this with your readers, it's an MP3 of my Ensoniq ESQ1 trying to sound like a 303.

It took about an hour to make/tweak the patch. All sequencing and drums are from an MPC1000, there's a little slapback delay on the ESQ1, and some reverb on the drums. The ESQ1 would've sounded better with some compression but then, so does my 303.

I won't be selling the 303 just yet but it's a nice sound. The big difference of course is that I had to spend ages programming all the note velocities and portamento, and remember what range of filter and envelope settings the patch sounds good within, whereas a 303 practically writes good patterns for you and sounds good whatever you do with the knobs :)

By the way, it's not trying to be a good track, just a demo of the sound!"

mp3 backed up here

Klaus Schulze Black Quasimidi Polymorphs

Saw this posted on VSE by Shagghie.

"I'm forced to depart with the most incredible example of a quasimidi polymorph ever. It is one of K.S.'s black polymorphs from his 'wall' tour, complete with the original 'moogy' knobs he prefered, and running the latest OS and restore to original settings/condition. This is the one to own...and it sounds amazing. One of those pieces I swore I'd never sell...but life and finances are really pressing right now, and I'm not able to use it like it deserves to be used. I will include original manual, original PSU, and the black hard-case I store it in with custom foam fitting.

It's one of these, though I am not sure which one...perhaps the one he's reaching for?

You can see the actual one here in this video right around 1'20" into it:



Previously posted Serious Quasimidi / K.S. fans only. It doesn't get any better than this... $1500 / obo" Interesting. I didn't realize they were Black and made for Klaus Schulze with MOOG style knobs. If anyone has any close up shots of it, post a comment. I sent Shagghie a PM to see if he can take some for us before it sells. Update via Shagghie: "Hey Matrix....I did some digging at the request of someone and apparently Manikin Electronic (http://www.manikin-electronic.com) made a half dozen of these "Special edition black K.S. Polymorphs" that were a continuation on the 'K.S. factory run' they did for his wall originally in the first place. Still, a very limited/rare piece, however! Hence, i can't be positive that this actual unit is from K.S.'s wall! I don't want to give any wrong impressions given the way the post currently reads. A huge favor it would be if you could append this to the end as an 'update' from me? -shag" Update: Here's a shot of it (click for a bigger pic):

Interview with Jordan Rudess

Title link takes you to the interview sent my way via Richard Lainhart of O-Town Media. Includes discussion of synth and keyboard techniques, among other things. The interview was conducted by Richard Lainhart with questions supplied by Tokafi.

80017a cemetary

The infamous Roland Juno-106 chip.

Image via Matt

click the image for a larger shot.

Oberheim OB-12 Vids

HEARTH EXCORIATION (PART 1) -written by M.Pirozzi


HEARTH EXCORIATION (PART 2) - written by Mirko Pirozzi

Part 3 here

ACID LOVE -written by Mirko Pirozzi


BWV 29-1 (J.S.Bach) perf.by Mirko Pirozzi

YouTubes via feelthemyth.

JUMP VST OP-X Pro

YouTube via MusiciansQuarters.
"New software made by sonicprojects here is there web site

Its the real deal has all the 80's sounds from Vh Rush Styx and many more check it, you now can own a oberheim OBX!!! www.musiciansquarters.com"

And on the original played on an OB-Xa from the same person:

Van Halen 1984 Jump


More synth vids by MusiciansQuarters here.

A Roland Juno 106 imitating an ARP 2600

YouTube via VintSynth.
"If you can not afford or find an ARP 2600, just jet your Roland Juno 106 do the job."

Korg Polysix demonstration

YouTube via VintSynth.

arp2600v arturia

YouTube via thommc.

Roland Jupiter 6

YouTube via actionbasic.
"I haven't seen much of the Jupiter 6 on YouTube or anywhere else so I figured why not. Here is a long clip for serious synthNerds. I tried to get as many sounds out of it as possible in 10min. Be kind. The sound is a bit erratic, but good overall."