Kawai PHm Pop Synth Midi Module

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Testing the new Synthesizers.com Q104 Illumination Controller module

video upload by Morten Beck

Note there's already a Synthesizers.com Q104 MIDI Interface module.

"Testing the new Q104 Illumination Controller module from Synthesizers.com.

The Q104 is a new module in the Power modules range, so like the other power modules, it's not a module that is directly part of the synthesizer, but in this case, it deals with the LED illumination inside your cabinet.

The module comes with a 6-foot self-adhesive LED strip, that you can stick inside the cabinet. The LED strip is long enough to loop around from bottom to top in a 2x22 space wide cabinet.

Disclaimer: I am not a native English speaker, so please ignore any wonky English. And, also, I am not affiliated with Synthesizers.com and neither have I been sponsored or paid by them to make this review.

(C) Morten Beck - 2023
www.mortenbeck.com

www.synthesizers.com"

Korg Introduces a Giant Sized MS-20, the MS-20GS

via KORG: "Introducing the latest addition to the Korg analog synth line-up, The MS-20GS.

We’ve listened to our users, and we know that Korg synth players have different preferences when it comes to the size of the keys on their synth, which is why we offer synths in both mini and full-size versions... But bigger is ALWAYS better 😏, which is why we are proud to announce the new Korg MS-20GS, or GIANT SIZE! We’ve taken the hit Korg MS-20, with its semi-modular analog signal path and 1/4” patch points, and replaced its 37-key full-size keybed with a 12-key GIANT SIZE keybed.

Tweak and patch your favorite most simplistic nursery rhyme & get ready to never leave your room, cause the MS20GS is all you're ever going to need.... and you probably won't be able to fit it through the door! Just remember, it’s the size of the keys 🎹, not how you use them!"


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IMPLEXUS Review - Majella Audio

video upload by GEOSynths

"Back in 2020 I had the pleasure of Interviewing the Team behind the IMPLEXUS, which at that time was on Kick Starter. It reached the Goal and was then released, however as we know the World changed a lot during the intervening years with costs, gaining parts and a whole lot of other issues which have impacted Synthesizer Manufacture.

Interview back in 2020

Jasper from Majella Audio reached out to me to see if I would like to Review the IMPLEXUS and I've been lucky to try out the Synth for a couple of weeks.

Like I have done previously with Mono Synth Reviews, I decided to make a complete Track using ONLY the IMPLEXUS for every Sound source, including Drums and Percussion. The process is to make each Drum Sound and Sample into NI Machine to build a Kit, then make each of the other Sounds, like Bass, Sequences and even Pads, then Track them into Logic Pro.

While I have done this before, it really was a pleasure doing it with the IMPLEXUS as the range of tones and texture is much greater than a typical Monosynth and I really enjoyed making the Review.

If you would like to download the Drums and FX Samples. you can join my Patreon where I have uploaded the NI Maschine Project and if not, there are the Samples too. https://www.patreon.com/GEOSynths

If you like the Track, you can hear it on Soundcloud too - https://soundcloud.com/magikroom/impl...

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Arturia MiniFreak - Dreamy Sounds [SOUNDSET] • Custom Presets

video upload by Mr. Card

"My private collection of dreamy sounds dedicated to Arturia MiniFreak. I've always loved the sound of swinging long pads and warm arps. Arturia MiniFreak is a wonderful instrument for creating such sounds. I decided to create the most beautiful dreamy sounds using its huge possibilities. I really like MiniFreak for its functionality and sound. With this soundset, you can take your instrument to the next level. Check out my soundset: https://bit.ly/minifreakdreamy"

RS056 Casio FZ-1: Ferris' new synth

video upload by rejected synths

No talking demo video below.

"I’ve acquired my Casio FZ-1 quite a while ago and other than installing a floppy disk emulator, I hadn’t used it much before starting this video. Disks taking forever to load and the mostly mediocre patches I found online made me neglect this wonderful machine at first.

But from all the praise I read online and the very few videos that actually existed, I already knew that there had to be something special about the FZ-1. Countless hours later, I now understand that this sampler/synth really is a very capable machine that offered stuff in 1987 that must have been way ahead of it’s time back then. Not only is the, admittedly tiny by today’s standards, graphic display a great help when editing samples, Casio’s engineers really went out of their way to add as many features they could think of in terms of wave editing and creation. They even went as far as adding the possibility to expand the capabilities of the machine even further by additional tools that can be loaded as programs from a floppy disk.

The FZ-1 has unique analog filters, is 8 voice polyphonic and has 8 individual outs that can be assigned freely, filter cutoff can be midi controlled, it has a very nice low end and is built like a tank.

Yet nobody seems to care at all!

Yes it’s crazy how the fact that it says Casio on the back has kept this wonderful machine from receiving much praise at all, even second hand prices are FAR lower than those of comparable machines of the same era. It is said, that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. For me the FZ-1 has really turned out to be real gem :)"

RS056.1 Casio FZ-1 'No Talking Edition'

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"This is a shorter 'No Talking' edit of my video about the Casio FZ-1 for those who prefer 'pure' demos without comments.

The patches used in this video (naming of demo patches references the individual disks) and some tools can be downloaded here: http://zine.r-massive.com/casio-fz-sa...

If you like the background animations in my videos, go check out my new sub channel Rejected Synths Recycling Center, where you can download them for use in your own video projects:

/ @rsrecycling

0:00 Playlist
0:10 Demo Patch 1 CASIO103 Bank 07 ‘Galaxis’
0:58 Demo Patch 2 CASIO104 Bank 01 ‘Soundtrack’
1:24 Demo Patch 3 CASIO104 Bank 03 ‘Xoron’
1:42 Demo Patch 4 CASIO104 Bank 04 ‘Turbo Breath’
2:24 Demo Patch 5 CASIO104 Bank 08 ‘Starship2’
3:08 Demo Patch 6 CASIO105 Bank 05 ‘Focalize’
3:51 Demo Patch 7 CASIO115 Bank 02 ‘HebbenlyVox’
4:29 Demo Patch 8 CASIO116 Bank 01 ‘PolyPad1’
5:11 Demo Patch 9 CASIO116 Bank 03 ‘Prophecy’
5:29 Demo Patch 10 CASIO119 Voice 08 ‘Cat/Synth’
5:47 Demo Patch 11 CASIO119 Voice 12 ‘SqueezeSynth’
6:18 Demo Patch 12 CASIO119 Voice 13 ‘Perk-U-Later’
6:35 Demo Patch 13 Custom Patch ‘Junglist’
7:49 Demo Patch 15 Custom Patch ‘Thick Pad’
8:22 Multi Patch Demo Song
10:01 Outro"

R.I.P. Synths: Hello SynthGPT!

video upload by Luftrum1

"Get ready for a revolutionary leap in sound synthesis technology that will render all existing synthesizers obsolete. Introducing SynthGPT, the world's first AI-driven text-prompt-based sound engine.

The AI Synth Revolution https://www.luftrum.com/synthgpt

With the power of SynthGPT, you can now create any sound imaginable, simply by typing a description. This groundbreaking technology harnesses the cutting-edge advancements in AI, enabling musicians and producers to transform their textual prompts into unique, rich, and dynamic sounds.

Imagine typing "warm analog pad with a touch of shimmer" and witnessing the birth of a never-before-heard sound that perfectly matches your description, to be played at your fingertips and saved as a preset.

Whether you're looking for the perfect pad to set the mood or a gritty bassline to get people moving, SynthGPT's unparalleled versatility and expressiveness will unleash your creative potential like never before.

SynthGPT is free for a limited time while still in Beta."

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spiderman2_pizzatheme_final3.mov

video upload by Amie Waters

"Pizza time, baby! First person to get Dunkey to see this gets a free pizza.

Credit to Luigi Denza and his classic song 'Funiculi, Funicula' that has lasted 140 years, only to become a meme from a pizza minigame."

Threetom Modular Introduces Steve's MS-22 Modular Bagpipe

In reality, via Threetom Modular:

"Steve’s MS-22 [eurorack format] is now in stock!

Hey everybody, I’m happy to let you know that you can grab your very own Steve’s MS-22 from either myself or Signal Sounds (UK). Don’t wait for too long, there’s only a small number of units currently out there!"

Also:

"Behind the scenes at THREETOM
Maybe you missed this documentary last time around. Be sure to check out BRiES’ two-part visit to my workshop and lab, and take a unique behind-the-scenes look at how MS-22’s are built and calibrated."

Part 1 here

Part 2 here