Jamming on my JD-800: The Otherworldly Sounds of Roland's Onetime Digital Flagship Synth
I pull out the Roland JD-800, Roland's 1990's digital flagship synth, to explore some of the sounds it can create. I use my Boss RC-505 MKII looper for a bit, then give up and just play sounds as I find them. This synth is an absolute classic, and it has a monster sound.
Two deer caught on the motion sensor of my front security camera this morning, go walking through the snow looking for a tasty bite to eat from my bushes.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMlwBBVYv8c
This is episode six in the Polysix restoration series. In this episode, I go over the synth, demonstrate the new features it has thanks to the Kiwisix upgrade, and make a small demo track using the Polysix.
The very first synthesizer I ever bought, back in 1987, was a Korg Polysix. These venerable synths have a monster sound, but time is not kind to their inner electronics. In this video series, I will take a nonfunctional Polysix with severe internal damage and make it better than new, bringing modern capabilities, MIDI, and better quality sound while retaining what makes the PolySix so special! Join me on this restoration journey.
Polysix Restoration Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7xSVRn_ptc
Polysix Restoration Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZUm2OaaAPg
Polysix Restoration Episode 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCY7ygsWek
Polysix Restoration Episode 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb-BbjQvr4s
Polysix Restoration Episode 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvufr7siFRs
Polysix Restoration Episode 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKCCYIqS5KQ
JD-800 Restoration Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23T7WGZgzJk
SH-101 Restoration Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23T7WGZgzJk
Poly-800 Restoration Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXJFF97_sDc
Polysix Replacement Case: https://reverb.grsm.io/Polysix-Chassis
Polysix Rubber Contacts: https://reverb.grsm.io/Polysix-Contacts
Transformer: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/553-VPT36-2780
Kiwisix Upgrades: https://www.kiwitechnics.com/kiwisix.htm
Vessel JIS Screwdrivers: https://amzn.to/3hN1RKE
Thermal Transfer Grease: https://amzn.to/3jJhBir
CaiKote 44: https://amzn.to/3Q0S3cv
Pro Honda Spray Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3YN7Ak5
DeoxIT D5: https://amzn.to/3WqWQ9C
DeoxIT Fader F5: https://amzn.to/3hTs22g
Anhydrous Isopropyl Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3FYcfag
Spark Arresting Capacitor: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/80-R474I233050A1KV57
0:00 Intro
0:53 The Sound!
2:12 What's Changed?
3:53 Patch Storage & Selection
6:10 Arpeggiator
8:20 Sequencer
11:15 Overlay
11:31 Sample Track
12:32 Transpose
13:31 MIDI Functions
14:31 Poly 1/Poly 2
15:31 Summary
#Korg #Polysix #Kiwisix
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKCCYIqS5KQ
I mounted a tiny camera on the front of my GL1500 Goldwing, and with my wife on the back, we spent the day riding around the wonderful, hilly, twisty roads near Cambridge, Ohio.
I've had people ask - this was recorded using a $20 "Micro camera" velcroed to my windshield vent. I got it from http://www.themicrocamera.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkKZDcqN7og
The GoldwingDocs members attending the 2018 GoldwingDocs Gathering spend some time after lunch riding around the beautiful twisties to be found on Ohio Route 26
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmRe_sIwUeE
This is the first time ALL the models of Hydrasynth have been on sale, and what a sale! Hundreds of dollars off ALL models of Hydrasynth! It's only for a few days, so grab one while you can!
Link to the sale prices: https://amzn.to/3EZwZPF
#Hydrasynth #Shorts #BlackFriday
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz5WKx4XZa4
The first sky lantern ( http://www.skylanterns.com ) was less than successful. At least it didn't turn into a flaming ball and light the tree on fire.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba5a2SvgbQA
So many people don't understand what balanced cables are, why you would need them, their advantages, and how to work with both balanced and unbalanced cables, synths and gear together in your studio or on stage. I explain the theory behind them, how and why they work, and how to use them - and how I go about integrating unbalanced gear into my balanced studio.
My keyboard Z stand: https://amzn.to/3Ix5xuF
Z stand extra tier: https://amzn.to/3XtVpa6
My keyboard A frames: https://amzn.to/3YwAPav
0:00 Intro
0:54 Electrical Signals
2:19 Induced Noise on Wires
3:01 Power Wire Noise
4:17 The Right Angle Rule
4:47 How Balanced Cables Reject Noise
9:30 Ground Loops
10:57 Mixing Balanced and Unbalanced
#Balanced #Unbalanced #Cables
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4S4g-kl7-4
Nighttime video test on very dark rural roads. Camera is mounted to the front fairing of my GL1500 Goldwing. Lighting is from 2x35 watt HID headlights plus 2x55 watt halogen driving lights.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-GJYHDhj5Q