Roland “The Synthesizer” 2nd Edition

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"The Synthesizer" Volume 2 group of 4 different books. Published by Roland in 1979 although written by independent writers. Collector item and still a great source for learning synthesis.

Volume consists of:

Practical Synthesis for Electronic Music Volume One
Practical Synthesis for Electronic Music Volume Two
Multichannel Recording for Electronic Music
A Foundation For Electronic Music"

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ASM Hydra Deluxe - Improvisation in Maqam Hijaz

video upload by experimentalsynth

"Just a bit of noodling in my current favorite Hydrasynth Deluxe multi preset. I tweaked the left hand pad a bit cut some of the high end so the right hand lead would stand out more. The result seemed a perfect fit for explorations in the Arabic Hijaz scale. Learn more at experimental synth.com"

Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again (Roland SH-01A Cover)

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"Roland SH-01A cover of 'Never Let Me Down Again' by Depeche Mode

I initially recorded this cover back in 2020 but I hadn't put it together until now 😄
Only 3 samples were used from the original, they are: the guitar, the kick & snare (layered with my own kick & snare). Main sequence is the SH-01A, piano & strings are Roland Juno Gi."

Roland Announces JUNO-60 Chorus Software Effect

Press release follows:

Genuine Recreation of the Chorus Effect from the Vintage JUNO-60 Analog Synth Now Available as a Standalone DAW Plug-In

Los Angeles, CA, March 8, 2022 — Roland announces the JUNO-60 Chorus, a new software effect available through Roland Cloud. Released in 1982, the JUNO-60 is a shining star in the vintage synth universe, heard on generations of famous tracks and still loved by musicians and producers today. A huge slice of its timeless magic comes from an analog stereo chorus effect that imparts so much richness and character that players rarely turn it off. With the JUNO-60 Chorus, Roland delivers the effect's elegant simplicity and authentic sound in a standalone plug-in for the first time.

The lush stereo chorus in the JUNO-60 was specially tuned to enhance the synth’s single DCO, fat sub-oscillator, and characterful VCF. Players quickly found it to be an essential component of the JUNO’s unique voice, making it hit well above its weight and compete with more sophisticated—and much more expensive—multi-oscillator polysynths of the day. With the JUNO-60 Chorus plug-in, music producers can now infuse any DAW track with the evocative color of this legendary effect.

Like the original hardware, the software version has two push-button chorus modes, plus a third “secret” mode accessed by pressing both buttons at once. Each mode is modeled in meticulous detail, complete with variable analog noise for the full retro experience. The vintage JUNO-60 vibe is carried on further with graphics that reflect the synth’s iconic panel and distinctive wood side panels.

Adding the JUNO-60 Chorus to any keyboard sound makes it come alive. It also works great with other sound sources, including guitar, bass, vocals, and more. The plug-in is available in VST3, AU, and AAX versions for Mac and Windows DAWs, and native Apple silicon support provides full compatibility with the latest Mac computers.

Availability & Pricing

The Roland JUNO-60 Chorus is available with the Ultimate membership level of Roland Cloud or a $99 Lifetime Key purchase. All paid membership plans start with a 30-day free trial of Ultimate, to experience everything Roland Cloud has to offer, including the JUNO-60 CHORUS and more. Roland Cloud is also home to software versions of many vintage Roland instruments—including the complete JUNO-60 synthesizer—plus ZENOLOGY, ZENOLOGY FX, Zenbeats, and other inspiring music tools for modern music creators.[CR1] [RG2]

Exploring Sequential Pro 3 analog synthesizer

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Sequential have loaned me a Pro 3 to play around with for the past month. Wish I had spent more time playing around with this thing, not super comfortable with hardware like I used to be, but I'm trying to break it out more"

DIY Optotronics modular system

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"built for the 6 weeks long course, which took place at Iklectik, London between 11/21-03/22. The system consists of: VCOs, LFOs, VCAs, VCF, AD, power supply, wavefolder, delay, S&H, rungler. we have also built our own cases and racks. more info here: https://diy-optotronics-modular-cours...

Some of the modules will be for sale at some point in life!"

Buchla & Tip-Top Audio : Classic Noise : 258t Dual Oscillator and 281t Quad FUNction Generator

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Our pal Wes plays around with the brand new Eurorack versions of the 258 and 281, two of Buchla's 200 series foundational modules. These wonderful recreations have a lot of history behind them, so lets take a listen to some classic west coast sounds, and patch examples.

For a seriously deep dive on these phenomenal modules check out our blog Signal : https://bit.ly/3vX8nCW"

Suzanne Ciani on Her Current Modular Rig: Buchlas, iPads, and Custom H9s | Patch Work Ep. 4

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"Renowned composer and synth pioneer Suzanne Ciani walks us through the modules, effects, and software in her live performance system in this episode of Patch Work."

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TEST SERIES Random*Source Serge R*S Eurorack System Sound Design Random Source

video upload by Outsider Sound Design

"Random Source Serge Eurorack
New Timbral Oscillator
Smooth Stepped Generator x 2
Dual Universal Slope Generator
Wave Multipliers
Triple Waveshaper
Variable Q VCF
Resonant EQ
N Com
Intellijel uVCA
Intellijel uFade

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

The Sound of ELO - Prologue & Twilight - Oberheim OB-Xa Roland Vocoder Moog Taurus

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My favorite song from the Electric Light Orchestra from the Album TIME (1981)
Journey to my childhood. ✨
In the early 1980s, my father was lucky to get an AMIGA license album from ELO. It wasn't easy in the GDR. The album was my first contact with synthesizer sounds. The initial spark, so to speak, long before New Wave music aroused my interest. I kept putting the record on and the songs burned into my brain.

I used here the Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer for the pads, string sounds and the main synth riff. The bass is made with the Moog Taurus.
And I used the Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus for the vocoder voices and string/choir sounds . The piano sound is made with the Yamaha Reface CP"