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Vintage Synth Demo: The Yamaha CS40M

Here’s a vintage synth demo of the CS40M, a duophonic analog synth from 1979.… Read More Vintage Synth Demo: The Yamaha CS40M

February 9, 20237 Comments

Shut Up & Play: The Rare ArmonConcert Synthesizer

It’s not just a great demo of the possibilities of the Armonconcert, but also a great demo of the performance possibilities of paraphonic synths of the ’70s.… Read More Shut Up & Play: The Rare ArmonConcert Synthesizer

June 22, 20224 Comments

PAiA Model 4700 Analog Modular Synthesizer Hands-On Demo

Here’s a deep dive into a rare vintage DIY analog modular synthesizer, the PAiA Model 4700.… Read More PAiA Model 4700 Analog Modular Synthesizer Hands-On Demo

February 21, 2022February 21, 20227 Comments

Sequential Prophet VS Vector Synthesizer – The Best Digital Synth Ever Made?

The Prophet VS features digital waveforms paired with analog VCFs and VCAs, and offers 8 voices of polyphony, with velocity and after touch.… Read More Sequential Prophet VS Vector Synthesizer – The Best Digital Synth Ever Made?

November 19, 202122 Comments

Crumar Orchestrator / Multiman-S Vintage Synth Review

The Orchestrator/Multiman-S is one of the more sophisticated string synths of the 70s, offering classic string synth sound and a lot more. … Read More Crumar Orchestrator / Multiman-S Vintage Synth Review

September 23, 20213 Comments

Microtonal Tuning On Vintage Analog Synthesizers

This approach should work with any vintage analog synth that offers a self-resonating filter with filter tracking. … Read More Microtonal Tuning On Vintage Analog Synthesizers

May 20, 20219 Comments

Vintage Synth Review Of The Roland Jupiter-6

“Even by today’s standards it’s still amazingly powerful….”… Read More Vintage Synth Review Of The Roland Jupiter-6

September 1, 2020September 1, 202014 Comments

Crumar Orchestrator / Multiman-S String Synthesizer Hands-On Demo

Here’s an in-depth look at the Crumar Multiman-S, an Italian string synthesizer from 1977, also known as the Crumar Orchestrator.… Read More Crumar Orchestrator / Multiman-S String Synthesizer Hands-On Demo

August 27, 2020August 27, 20204 Comments

Casio CZ-1 Phase Distortion Synthesizer Vintage Keyboard Demo

This video series takes an in-depth look at the Casio CZ-1, the flagship of its 80’s CZ line of Phase Distortion synthesizers.… Read More Casio CZ-1 Phase Distortion Synthesizer Vintage Keyboard Demo

July 1, 2020July 2, 202014 Comments

The Sound of 1987, On The Casio FZ-10M

The FZ-10M was part of a family of sampling synths, including the FZ-1, that let you mix sampling, additive and subtractive synthesis in a patch.… Read More The Sound of 1987, On The Casio FZ-10M

March 25, 20205 Comments

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