I have explored the brains of this classic piece of gear and returned with a selection of circuit bends I deem worthy.
10 toggle switches can activate 10 data crushing ROM based hacks one knob acts as a "character" control, panning it left or right changes how the toggle switches behave.
Describing the sounds this thing makes in words is useless, so check out the demo video listed above!
Please note: the battery compartment has been removed to make space for the new switches, it can only be powered by its DC input"
"MKS80 Super Jupiter - All the Sounds from Andy's Session Days!
During the 90s - Andy Whitmore was one the UK's top session keyboard players playing on over 50 hit records including
Boy George Elton John Cathy Dennis Peter Andre Brother Beyond Lemar Atomic Kitten Danni Minogue & many many more!
Here are the sounds he used from the Roland MKS80.
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The audio is DIRECT, 100% DRY, & IN STEREO - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from the synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects, EQ, or Dynamics) whatsoever.
"Modules featured are from Synthetic Sound Labs, Martin Jan Koehler, Noise Engineering, Free State FX, Moon Modular, Happy Nerding, Grove Audio, cases from Synthesizers.com, and Tendrils Cables. #modularsynth #electronicmusic #5UModular"
"The Synamodec Levitate Expansion will take your noisy distorted synth drones to new heights. Equipped with a bunch of droning oscillators, filters, delay, echo, phaser, distortion, fuzz VCA + LFO and a nice set of ins/outs, this bad boy is ready to get nasty. As a standalone machine The #LevitateExpansion is fully capable of creating novel landscapes of noise and wobbly Karplus-Strong effects. However, as an effects processor for external drum machines/audio sources; the expansion really comes to life. Push the internal oscillators mixed with external sources to the point of saturation and beyond. Feedback is also a main factor here. Thanks to the semi-modular features, you can reroute the signal paths to your hearts content."
"In celebration of the 2023 holiday season and Cherry Audio's fifth year, we've released the FREE Synthesizer Expander Module, a virtual instrument plugin based on a classic 1974 analog synthesizer.
Synthesizer Expander Module is Cherry Audio's free emulation of the classic self‑contained synthesizer module of the same name. Though it was a simple, barebones monosynth, the Synthesizer Expander Module possessed a unique tone quality, courtesy of its 12 dB/oct state-variable filter. With lowpass, bandpass, highpass, and notch modes, this flexible filter was the star of the show. We've precisely recreated it here with a filter section and Phasor effect programmed by award-winning synth designer Mark Barton (MRB).
'Sleigh Ride' by Mitchell Sigman, created with Synthesizer Expander Module"
Press release follows:
December 1, 2023: In celebration of the 2023 holiday season and Cherry Audio's fifth year, the company has released the FREE Synthesizer Expander Module, a virtual instrument plugin based on a classic 1974 analog synthesizer. The plugin is available immediately from Cherry Audio at cherryaudio.com/santa.
Synthesizer Expander Module is Cherry Audio's free emulation of the classic Oberheim® self‑contained synthesizer module of the same name. Though it was a simple, barebones monosynth, the Synthesizer Expander Module possessed a unique tone quality, courtesy of its 12 dB/oct state-variable filter. With lowpass, bandpass, highpass, and notch modes, this flexible filter was the star of the show. We've precisely recreated it with a filter section and Phasor effect programmed by award-winning synth designer Mark Barton (MRB).
And best of all, it's absolutely free! Synthesizer Expander Module joins other free virtual instruments from Cherry Audio, such as the popular Surrealistic MG-1 Plus and the highly acclaimed Voltage Modular Nucleus virtual modular platform. As it celebrates its fifth anniversary in the desktop music production space, Cherry Audio is concluding an astoundingly successful year with this holiday gift to all musicians.
Despite being a free plugin, Synthesizer Expander Module is fully featured. It will delight both vintage synth fans and today's music producers. Synthesizer Expander Module features include: Ultra-accurate dual oscillators Multi-mode filter emulation by award-winning synth designer Mark Barton (MRB) Massive unison mode 100 presets for Basses, Leads, and Percussion Unique "Phasor" effect section emulating the vintage Oberheim stomp box, also replicated by Mark Barton Studio-quality Echo effect with tempo sync Complete MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls, with easy-to-use MIDI learn and mapping (Preset and Global) Highly optimized DSP for optimal performance User-adjustable oversampling control Did we mention totally free? Synthesizer Expander Module is available at no cost exclusively from Cherry Audio and provided in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats for Windows (7 and above) and macOS (10.13 and above), including native support for Apple Silicon. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, system requirements, and sound demos.
"Vintage samplers are capable of great dynamics that were never realized with the old patches. Much material is covered in this video. A brief review of the Vienna Instruments Chamber Violins, how to send samples to the Sy99 and more. Near the end I provide an Oberheim Matrix 12 strings sample to layer with acoustic strings.
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Vienna Instruments Chamber Strings review
3:05 EMU Emulator III Chamber Violins
3:29 How to dump samples to the Yamaha SY99
5:29 Vienna Instruments EG compared to the SY99 EG
6:03 Setting up string samples
7:25 Setting the envelopes.
9:40 New card for SY77
10:12 Oberheim Matrix 12 strings sample
12:53 Closing"
"Prepare your ears for an electrifying synth showdown! In this video, we embark on a journey of pure critical listening as we compare the Korg 2600m and the ARP 2600 Tonus model, one newcomer synthesizer and one Giant of Synthesizers! We'll begin with a mesmerizing solo performance, featuring my original composition played on the Korg 2600m and ARP 2600 Tonus. Next, we'll dive into a comparison of three legendary musical examples on both synthesizers, exposing some intricate details of each sound. Throughout the video, we'll be conducting shootouts to explore various aspects of these synthesizers: Waveforms: Exploring the sonic palette of different waveforms. VCF's (Voltage Controlled Filters): Uncovering the unique filtering capabilities. Envelope Generators: Analyzing the shaping similarities and differences Spring Reverb: Discovering the distinctive character and beauty of the 2600m 2 Voice Mode Capability: Exploring the dual-voice mode and its sonic potential. Finally, we'll wrap up with a comprehensive summary. I'll share my personal opinion on the strengths and characteristics of the Korg 2600m and ARP 2600 Tonus. Join us on this audio adventure where we rely solely on our ears to determine the winner in this epic Korg 2600m vs. ARP 2600 Tonus synth showdown. If you're passionate about synthesizers and critical listening, this video is a must-watch. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments below!
00:00 Original Music Track 01:57 Introduction 02:32 Korg 2600m Solo 04:08 Michaels Jackson's "Thriller" Bass 04:44 Logan's Run EFX Patch 05:44 Midnight Express "Chase" Bass 06:22 Waveform Shootout 10:26 Listening for subtlety in sounds 11:13 VCF Shootout 15:10 Like & Subscribe 15:28 ADSR Envelope Generator Shootout 19:29 AR Envelope Generator Shootout 22:17 2600m Reverb Demo 23:52 2 Voice Mode 26:11 Summary 27:10 Vibrato Patch 28:34 Original Music Outro ____________________________________ *ABOUT ANTHONY*
Anthony's musical touch as both composer and performer is connected with some of the most influential creative minds over the last 40 years. He’s composed and conducted original orchestral scores for over 80 feature films including _*Young Guns*_ , _*Internal Affairs*_ , _*The Man From Elysian Fields*_ , _*15 Minutes*_ and _*Planes, Trains & Automobiles*_ , been commissioned by the *Los Angeles Philharmonic* for his symphonic work "In the Family Way", written over one thousand TV commercials in a myriad of musical styles, co-founded Levels Audio Post (LA's premiere post production facility) and performed and arranged on big-box-office films and influential hit records such as *Michael Jackson's* _*Thriller*_ .
His extensive work as a young arranger, orchestrator and performer for *Quincy Jones* , *Jack Nitzsche* , *Lamont Dozier* , *Arthur Rubenstein* and *Giorgio Moroder* was vital in launching his own career. His early years pioneering modular analog synthesizers along with his wide-ranging music scholarship positioned Anthony at the center of the music technology revolution. He attended the University of Southern California School of Music as a piano and composition major.
