Dave Smith Interviewed by Sweetwater

Published on Jun 22, 2015 SweetwaterSound

"Mitch Gallagher sits down with synth pioneer Dave Smith here at Sweetwater Sound. Dave was visiting Sweetwater for GearFest '15, featuring a special panel discussion between Dave Smith, Roger Linn, and Tom Oberheim.

Legendary synth designer and Grammy-winner Dave Smith was the founder of Sequential Circuits in the mid-'70s. His Prophet-5, the world's first fully programmable polyphonic synth, was the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. Dave is also known as the driving force behind the development of the MIDI specification. He has continued to innovate, and recently unveiled his latest synth creation, the Sequential Prophet-6."

The first soft synth ever, Seer Systems Reality, gets a mention.

See SWEETWATER - GEARFEST 2015 - The Inventors of Synth (Roger Linn, Dave Smith & Tom Oberheim) for the panel and follow-up interviews.

Q119 Stage Timing - Synthesizers.com

Published on Jul 1, 2015 synthesizersdotcom

"Overview of stage timing on a Q119 Sequencer module in a Synthesizers.com analog modular synthesizer.

Hosted by Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com

http://www.synthesizers.com/q119.html"

New Roland Driftbox-R - Reon Driftbox Re-Branded with Updates

via Sweetwater:

"The Roland DriftBox-R Limited is an updated version of the original Reon DriftBox in AIRA green livery. Originally commissioned by Roland to demonstrate the the SBX-1 Sync Box, the DriftBox-R Limited is a cool analog synth module in its own right. You get two oscillators, a great-sounding filter, and an envelope generator, as well as CV/gate I/O that turns this little tabletop unit semi-modular. You can use it by itself and trigger its envelope with the onboard momentary button - or combine it with other hardware and the possibilities are endless. Paired with a CV-equipped keyboard or sequencer, it's a great source for soaring leads and massive bass lines. It's available in very small numbers - only 80 for North America, so better get your Roland DriftBox-R from Sweetwater today!

Roland Driftbox-R Limited Analog Monosynth Module Features at a Glance:
Updated version of the original Reon DriftBox
A wide range of functions in a small desktop box
Two VCOs, a great-sounding filter, and an envelope generator
CV/gate I/O for semi-modular flexibility
Use it alone, triggering its envelope with the onboard momentary button
Combine it with other hardware for endless possibilities"

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Roland JD-Xa Patches Demo (Part 1)

Published on Jul 1, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

"This video series shows some of our favorite factory patches from the JD-Xa. More in-depth demos coming soon!"

Perfect Circuit Audio on eBay
http://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/

Live modular techno : bone crystal

Published on Jul 1, 2015 Maxime F

"lots of blinking light !"

Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 Analog Synthesizer SN 1707

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"Professionally serviced within the last year and working perfectly. In cosmetically excellent shape, as well, save for a few minor scuffs. Comes with manual, expression pedal/footswitch, and cassette tapes containing the original presets. Along the way this unit also had its sides replaced with real wood sides."

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Akai AX80

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Korg MS2000 Synthesizer Factory Demo Songs

Published on Jul 1, 2015 Sound Programming

"Factory demo songs from the Korg MS2000 virtual analog synthesizer recorded direct with no additional effects.

Song List:

1. Grooven Dugan (0:03)
2. Neon Lamp (0:51)
3. Pink Doll 2001 (2:58)
4. Joker (4:32)
5. Tube (6:20)
6. Past Memory (7:33)
7. Fragmented (8:57)
8. Pineapple (9:38)
9. Next Wave (11:11)
10. Jingle "MS2K" (12:29)

The MS2000 is a turn-of-the-millennium virtual analog synthesizer that is 4-note polyphonic. Its design focuses on real-time controls with lots of knobs. The same synth engine was used in the MicroKorg, which has a much-reduced interface that is less suited to real-time control.

It included a vocoder at a time when hardware vocoders were rare, expensive, and inconvenient. The revised MS2000B version has a darker case and a built-in XLR microphone input to make the vocoder engine easier to use."

XS Tips and Tricks Exploring amplitude modulation

Published on Jul 1, 2015 FutureRetroSynths

"XS Tips and Tricks:
Yes, the XS also offers several ways to create amplitude modulation as well.
Be sure to watch the full series of XS Tips and Tricks tutorials to get the most out of your XS synthesizer."

All parts here.

M Sessions Eight

Published on Jul 1, 2015 SunFallsMusic

"Lil'M diggin in and learning gates, multiple group presets and clocking on the TipTop Audio Circadian Rhythms.
We built the patch together with him choosing the sound sources and creating the melody on MakeNoise Rene.
I think the Erbe-Verb is becoming his favorite."