Casio VZ-10M - Exploring the Synth and Sounds

Published on Jul 4, 2019 ProckGnosis

"And here is a verrrry long video covering the Casio VZ-10M, including listening to a lot of patch examples, looking at how Casio implemented the phase modulation engine, and looking/listening to the basic waves and some phase-modulated waveforms available for programming.

Organization of the video is as follows:
00:00 - Casio VZ-10M ProckGnosis Theme Song (in 9/8)
00:30 - The Introduction
02:50 - Sound and Commentary
11:47 - How the VZ-10M Makes Noise (big explanation)
18:12 - More Sounds, Less Commentary
28:23 - Phase Modulation Analysis (M1 modulating M2 with different waves)
31:04 - Even More Sounds, Some Commentary

As I say in the video, the Casio VZ-10M has a lot of similarities to the Yamaha DX7, including the synth engine and how the modules are worked with like operators, but it also has some other tricks the DX7 doesn't. This includes having saw waves instead of just sine waves to phase modulate and phase modulate with, as well as being able to ring modulate the partner module.

The synth isn't great, but it is extremely interesting to work with, and it can produce some interesting sounds. When the big brother keyboard (VZ-1) was released in 1988, it was Casio's flagship synth. It's curious why Casio would have opted to produce something that, in so many ways, was similar to the already well-established DX7 and all the variants, and even sounded fairly similar.

I think it would have made more sense to release a "Super CZ" with 16 note polyphony, a phase-distortion engine, and the ability to layer, split, and fade similar to the VZ. It's possible even a "Super CZ" wouldn't have sold though, as it seems folks were just more fascinated by more realistic sounds like those offered by the Roland D-50 (released in 1987) and the Korg M1, also released in 1988 for about the same cost.

As I said in the opening of the video, I think the video could have been better organized, and better split over 2 videos, but I’m running short of time and figured it was better to just get it out."

Vulcan Modulator AND Mindmeld Companion Eurorack Modules

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"Livewire Vulcan Modulator with attached Intellijel Mindmeld companion Eurorack modules. Basically mint!

These are now-unavailable modules in very clean 100% working condition (obtained new from Analog Haven in 2010):

The Vulcan is a dual VC LFO (that can go fair way up into audio range) with individual multiple waveforms and mixed sum, diff etc outputs.

The Mindmeld is a companion module giving frontpanel access to switched (replacing the Vulcan's back-panel jumper options) waveform combos - also allowing you to inject an ext signal into each situation. Also inputs to reset the Vulcan wave periods.

This combo is a nice hands-on path to some exotic looped voltage contours."

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Plan B Model14 Dual Voltage Processor/Mixer

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"Plan B Model14 Dual Voltage Processor: CV and audio mixer, VC crossfader, sum, min & max outputs etc. Multi-purpose processor - really great for sculpting those CVs & with some cute audio functionality too. The audio VC crossfading has a nicer contour that Cold Mac."

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Mannequins Just Friends

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"Multi-function, multi-purpose module. Purchased new from Whimsical Raps in about 2015 or 2016."

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Roland VP-330 vs Behringer VC340

Published on Jul 4, 2019 synthlegends

"Comparision of the classic string and vocoder synth from 1979 and the clone form 2019 40 Years later.I compared all functions and tried an A/B test environment, so you can objective decide which synth is for you.I really was surprised, how close the Beringer sounds. But the keyboard qualitiy is poor against Roland.Pricewise the Beringer is incredible.Thanks for visiting me on my channel and watching this video."

Roland JD-XA | demo by WC Olo Garb

Published on Jul 4, 2019 Jexus - WC Olo Garb

"Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jexus ||| If u r interested in my JD-XA patches, read my website at: http://www.syntezatory.net.pl/201907n... ||| Demo of Roland JD-XA part 1 of 2. Sounds & video editing by Jexus-WC Olo Garb."

Syncussion - studio experiments 7-4-19

Published on Jul 4, 2019 Tasty Soil Records

Happy Analog Independence Day from Sequential!

A Happy 4th via @SequentialLLC :)

"Happy Analog Independence Day from Sequential! Make some sonic fireworks! 🎇 #4thofJuly"

ondes Martenot + EHX Superego

Published on Jul 4, 2019 Josh Semans

"Experiments with my ondes Martenot and the EHX Superego pedal. Part of an ongoing series of videos pairing the ondes Martenot with various effects pedals and sound processors.

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Note this is the ondes musicales by Jean-Loup Dierstein. See Wavemakers - Documentary on the Ondes Martenot
. You can find additional posts featuring Josh Semans including the Asaden Ondomo ondes Martenot here.

Boss BF-2 Flanger, CE-2 Chorus and DM-2 Delay 1982 Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the full write-up.

"Boss BF-2 Flanger, CE-2 Chorus and DM-2 Delay "Understanding Technology Series: Understanding Time Delay Effects" full page colour advertisement from page 25 in the May 1982 issue of International Musician and Recording World (North America)."