Yamaha DX11 w/ 81Z Patches Loaded FM Synthesizer Sounds (No Talking)

The Yamaha DX11 - synth keyboard version of the TX81Z sound module. My custom patches loaded just fine, giving some of them a run-thru. Raw audio recorded direct via Roland GO:Mixer Pro-X, no post process eq or compression added. Listen w/ headphones or studio monitors to get the full experience!

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Moog Grandmother VS Rogue Synthesizer Face Off (No Talking)

Both a Moog Rogue and Grandmother are in the studio. Let's do a comparison face off today. Oscillators, Sync, Filter, Envelopes, and Noise. Do they have the same basic Moog tone? Where there is feature overlap can I get them to sound the same? Which of them wins the day for you? Raw audio recorded direct via Roland GO:Mixer Pro-X, no post process eq or compression added. Listen w/ headphones or studio monitors to get the full experience!

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0:00 | Oscillators
1:53 | Oscillator Sync
2:26 | Filter
3:38 | Envelopes
5:32 | Noise

Moog Rogue MonoSynth Demo 01 (No Talking)

just-restored Moog Rogue is in the studio. And with some fat bass and analog goodness there was much rejoicing. Raw audio recorded direct via Roland GO:Mixer Pro-X, no post process eq or compression added. Listen w/ headphones or studio monitors to get the full experience! But watch your levels, some signals go into harsh territory.

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My SH5-VCF revision 2 is now here!

The SH5-VCF Eurorack filter is back baby! Revision 2 has all the phat, but none of the chaff. What's different than version 1? What's the same? How to use it, and oh - how does it sound? Let's go!

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Akai VX600 Synthesizer Demo [no talking]

This is a six voice analog Akai VX600 synthesizer. Two oscillators per voice, and it takes minimum 30 minutes to stabilize tuning enough to play. Even so, it also wants 3 or 4 autotune sessions. Basses, pads, leads, arpeggios. Please enjoy. While this demo features my original patches, alas - there's no way to backup patches to computer or share them w/ others in that way. It only accepts Roland style Memory Cards. Be sure to check out my patches for other synths available at Gumroad. I also make Eurorack modules with mojo, available in my Reverb Store.

Recorded direct via EPM6 mixer to GO-Mixer Pro-X interface to iPhone, no added effects. The synth output is very hot, so any clipping you hear was overloading the input at the mixer.

Decadent Atmospheric Pads & Soundscapes on Roland XP-30

The Roland XP-30. Loaded w/ tons of decadent atmospheric pads and soundscape presets. Still relevant after all this time. Yes, yes, I hear using presets = bad. But sometimes you just want to kick back and let the imagination ride and give the left brain much needed rest. Headphones, dim lighting and candles recommended.

0:00 | XP-A-015 | Silky Filter
0:30 | XP-A-070 | Nylon + Str
0:52 | XP-A-017 | Slow Str Sect
1:34 | XP-A-050 | Legato Flute
2:03 | XP-C-147 | Dense Floor
2:41 | XP-C-146 | Liquid Sky
3:18 | PR-E-097 | Analog Drama
3:48 | PR-E-099 | Silky Way
4:12 | PR-C-091 | Dawn to Dusk
4:51 | XP-A-058 | Cosmic Flute

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Behringer Wave Digital Synthesizer User Review [Demo 01]

Today I am giving a user review of the new Behringer Wave. My personal thoughts and opinions. I bought this synth with my own tax refund money. So nobody has input into what I'm posting here today. The Wave is promoted as a faithful reproduction of the PPG Wave 2.3 digital synthesizer in all its lo-fi glory. With a touch of some modern feature additions. While I have tried a friend's original PPG, this is not a comparison to the original. Nor is this an exhaustive how-to, nor covering all features.
Is the Behringer Wave right for you?
What makes the Wave stand out from other synths?
Is the Wave a good value for the money?
Can I recommend the Wave to others?

0:00 Introduction and Brief Overview
1:01 Build Quality
2:23 Features, Sound
4:39 User Interface and the Synthtribe App
6:10 Final Thoughts
7:59 One more thing

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Korg SDD-1200 Dual Delay Rack FX w/ a Synthesizer Demo

This is the Korg SDD-1200 vintage effects unit. Featuring two completely independent digital delay lines. You can patch up the delays any way you like: In series, parallel, internal or external feedback loops. Today I'll be auditioning a few selected patches with some sounds with my Korg Poly-61 Synthesizer.

0:00 | Intro
0:54 | Stereo Flange
2:20 | Stereo Chorus
3:01 | Rhythmic Stereo Delay
4:09 | Feedback Loop
5:25 | Stereo Chorus + FX Feedback Loop

SEMSVF Eurorack SEM Filter Walkthrough of Basic Features [Demo 2]

SEMSVF is my Eurorack Tribute adaptation to the Oberheim SEM State Variable Filter. All hand made in limited quantities. Today I am talking through some basic features and patching some sounds via my 101-VCO feeding in. No mastering or effects. Recorded direct via my Feedback CP- Mixer to Pittsburgh Modular Outs to Mackie mixer to Tascam DR-05.

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Arion DDS-1 Delay [Pedals w/ Synthesizers #15] Demo No Talk

Arion DDS-1 is a vintage digital delay pedal. Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects. Just the Arion Pedal and various synths one at a time.

0:00 Roland Jupiter-6
2:03 Cheetah MS6
3:40 Korg Poly-61

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Delta VCF [VS] Delta VCF Eurorack Filter [quick comparison]

Quick no frills comparison demo. The left Delta VCF has the LM13600 chip. The right one has the LM13700 chip. Is there a difference between them? Caution!: full resonance at the end of the clip. Recorded direct to Tascam DR-05, no other mastering or effects. For Delta VCF availability check my Reverb Store now.

TC Electronics Transition Delay [Pedals w/ Synthesizers #14] Demo No Tal...

Transition is a discontinued digital Toneprint series delay pedal. Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects. Just the Transition Pedal and various synth type devices one at a time. This video was not sponsored by TC Electronic. The Transition was purchased out of pocket for my own fun.

0:00 Korg MS-20 | Mode: Duct
2:18 Crumar Bit99 | Mode: Faty
2:59 Roland Juno-60 | Mode: Dyn
3:21 Korg Polysix | Mode: Morf
4:25 Roland Juno-60 | Mode: Morf
4:58 Crumar Bit99 | Mode: Morf
5:46 Korg Polysix | Mode: Ping-Pong
6:30 Crumar Bit99 | Mode: Loop

JU60-VCF Eurorack Filter Adaptation Roland Juno-6/60 Jupiter-8 Now Available

JU60-VCF is an analog 4-pole low pass filter adaptation of Roland Juno-6/60 using a vintage IR3109 chip with a BA662 OTA chip in the resonance feedback loop. This topology was also used on the Jupiter-8, with a switch for tapping the 2-pole mode. Resonance will self-oscillate and produces a nice sine wave alone. JU60-VCF won’t turn your system into a polyphonic synth, but it has a classic sound at a sweet price. Time to get out your favorite stereo chorus modules and pedals!
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Champion Leccy Swan Hunter [Demo w/ Synthesizers #13]

The Swan Hunter by Champion Leccy.
Beautiful lo-fi, reverb-y (Belton brick) + delay (PT2399) goodess.
Today I'm running some synths through it.
Roland Juno-60
Korg MS-20
Casio CZ-1000
Formanta Maestro
and JV-2080 'Nice Piano' patch going thru my Pro-VCF eurorack filter.

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GSE Patches for ASM Hydrasynth [Demo04:Patches031-040]

Auditioning more of my original ASM Hydrasynth patches available soon.
Stay tuned.

Timestamps
0:00 031 Futurescape | Sci-Fi Atmosphere
0:31 032 Wave Bass | 90s Digital Bass Synth
0:52 033 Strat of Mind | 80s Retro Strat
1:25 034 Undercurrent | Growling, Moody Pad
1:55 035 Think Tank | Slightly Pulsing Pad
2:26 036 Requiem | Dark Choir
3:00 037 Datastream Pad | Percolating Modulated Pad
3:41 038 Hydrastation | Wavestation Steam Pad
4:11 039 Next Gen | Stabby Pad w/ Movement
4:45 040 Mellotronix | Mellotron Strings + Ahhs

GSE Six 8HP Filter Modules Shoot-Out [comparison] [vs]

Today it's the battle of the 8HP filter modules!
Six of 'em, says the squinty-eyed man with no name.
101-VCF, SH2-VCF, JP6-VCF, Delta VCF, Pro VCF, and 4023 VCF.
You know them, but what are some of the sonic differences?
Watch out, some skreechy resonance ahead. They're filters after all :D

0:00 Intro
0:40 Bassline sequenced
3:24 Arpeggio sequenced + Reverb + Delay
6:09 Bass Sweeps, various res settings

Details
Osc | 101-VCO square + saw + sub
Buffered Multiple | My one-off Buffy Bot is used in 1-into-6 config.
The buffered osc signal is going to each of the 6 filters.
Envelope | 2xADSR is stack-cabled to the various CV inputs.
The CVs are zero'd out until each filter gets dialed up.
Delay | Timefactor
Reverb | Big Sky

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GSE 101-VCO vs SH-101 + 101-VCO Tuning Mod [Demo 4]

Today, I am comparing my 101-VCO to the original Roland SH-101 synthesizer.
How close to the original is my 101-VCO?
Saw, Pulse, Pulse Width Modulation, Sub, and Noise waveforms.
The SH-101 did not have the Triangle waveform.
At the end of the video I'll play both of them together, just for fun.

I'll also show you an easy mod for the 101-VCO so that it's pitch CV can
match the tuning of the original SH-101.
It involves adding a 1206 470K resistor to R19 previously denoted "DNP".
All 101-VCOs I make and sell henceforth will have the resistor already installed.
And tuned to match the SH-101 as it should be.

Left Channel = 101-VCO
Right Channel = SH-101

0:00 Introduction
0:26 A Simple Mod to match the 101-VCO pitch CV with the SH-101
1:45 Audio Comparisons
4:25 Both at the same time, just for fun

JP6-VCF Eurorack Filter Bandpass + Notch Patch Trick

Today I show you a modular patch on the JP6-VCF. By inverting a bandpass signal, and mixing it with the original un-processed signal - you can get a notch filter.

G-Storm Electro 3x Delta VCF Eurorack Filter [Demo #4]

My Delta VCF is now available in black panel.
To commemorate the occasion I made a little demo using three of them.
Delta VCF is a eurorack adaptation of the Korg Poly-61 + Delta synthesizer filter.
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Bass
Pittsburgh Primary Osc | Delta VCF #1 | Timefactor
Arpeggio
GSE 101-VCO | Delta VCF #2| FX Aid Delay
Lead
2x 4027 VCO | Delta VCF #3 | FX Aid Reverb
LFOs | Batumi
Percussion | Digitakt

Mixed on Mackie 802VLZ, recorded straight to Tascam DR-05.
No additional mastering fx or eq.

GSE KVP Pitch Calibration Procedure w/ Korg MS-20 + Keystep Pro

In this video I will be showing how to calibrate my KVP (Korg Voltage Processor) module.
While I test and calibrate the tuning of all modules, re-calibration may become necessary when the settings get too far out of whack.
I will give some helpful tips as well as a detailed step-by-step explanation of the calibration process.

This video is of a technical nature.
If you're wanting basic information about the KVP and its uses, be sure to check out my other video
and on ModularGrid

Timestamps
0:00 Intro, Helpful Tips, Setting Up the Keystep Pro
KEYSTEP PRO: Global Setting CV Base Note = C-2
2:28 V/OCT to Hz/V Calibration
Be sure to trim FREQ with the "low C" note
And trim WIDTH with the "high C" note.
7:01 Hz/V to V/OCT Calibration
Be sure to trim FREQ with the 'A' note
And trim WIDTH with the "high C" note

Keep in mind the KVP is an analog signal converter, controlling an analog MS-20 synthesizer. And when converting Hz/V to V/OCT, we may be also using the MS-20 to control yet another analog VCO device. Given these things, the pitch won't be absolutely perfect - but the base frequency and tracking should be well within musically acceptable margins.