Casio MT-70 Sine Wave Keyboard - Full Review Keen On Keys 2019-12-01 | This is my full review about the Casiotone MT-70, a keyboard from 1982. It is one of 6 Casio keyboards that uses sine waves instead of multipulse square waves. It has a memory system with barcode reader pen, 20 Instruments and 10 Rhythms.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com 0:00 Introduction0:45 Sine Wave Keyboards2:34 A Look Inside5:13 Sounds8:53 Accompaniment10:59 Barcode Reader13:20 Sequencer16:47 Final Performance18:56 ConclusionListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio Rapman - The Worlds First Rap Keyboard Keen On Keys 2024-01-05 | The Rapman is a small keyboard with 32 mini keys, 25 tones, 30 rap patterns, scratch disk, microphone and voice effector. Released in 1991, it is the world's first keyboard designed just for rap.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:21 Overview2:29 Hip Hop6:10 Other Models7:14 A Look Inside10:17 Tones13:26 Scratch Disk14:28 Patterns22:44 Microphone23:30 Voice Effector24:45 Feedback29:12 Connecting Other Instruments31:42 Conclusion34:19 OutroListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059Magazine scans taken from muzines:http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/casio-rapman/884
Bontempi Master HB 404 - Full Review Keen On Keys 2023-09-22 | The HB 404 is the smallest model of the Master series from 1984 and the successor of the Minstrel Alfa. It has 40 mid-sized keys, 8 note polyphony, 6 sounds with sustain and single finger orchestra, 6 hythms, arpeggio and 2 chord modes. Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro2:29 History13:57 A Look Inside18:11 Sounds23:57 Rhythms31:31 Conclusion32:02 Successors35:16 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
The VL-10 - Casios smallest keyboard Keen On Keys 2023-04-08 | The VL-10, released in 1982, is the smallest keyboard made by Casio. It's a mini version of the famous VL-1 and has some of it's features. It's monophonic, has 29 keys, 3 tones, 10 rhythms, a demo melody, a sequencer and a calculator. But it's missing the ADSR function, octave switch, volume control and output jack. It has two small piezo speakers and a rather beepy sound.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:25 Overview3:00 A Look Inside6:32 Tones7:49 Rhythms8:31 Sequencer11:50 Conclusion12:50 Demo MelodyListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha MP-1 - The Keyboard with a Music Printer Keen On Keys 2022-12-22 | The MP-1 is the world's first and only portable keyboard with a music printer. It features 44 mid-sized keys, 8 note polyphony, 10 voices with sustain, 10 rhythms with variation, duet function, transposer and chord and melody memory. It sounds exactly the same as the PC-100 and PS-400 and was also released in 1982.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Overview4:34 A Look Inside7:01 Repair9:39 Cleaning11:32 Ballpoint Pens13:00 Print and Play14:57 Memory Print17:29 Paper Change18:48 16th Notes20:12 Sensitivity21:33 Reproducing23:09 ConclusionNew brass gears: soigeneris.com/alps-printer-plotter-mechanism-pinion-gearsNew pens: https://www.evident-shop.de/en/diagnostics/plotter-pens/250/plotter-pen-set-of-4-pens-in-black(They also sell the thermal paper I used in the video)More information about repair and refilling the pens can be found here:http://tandy.wiki/CGP-115Magazine scans by: http://www.muzines.co.ukListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casiotone SA-50 - Casios New Mini Keyboard Keen On Keys 2022-10-15 | The SA-50 is a small keyboard with 32 mid-sized keys, 100 tones, 50 rhythms and 10 songs. It was released in june 2022. It's based on the SA-46/47 from 2010, but has a few improvements like 32 note polyphony, octave switch, metronome, reverb, transpose function, a couple of stereo tones and a complete drum kit. A black version is available as SA-51.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Overview2:14 A Look Inside3:36 Tones12:06 Rhythms14:57 Songs15:43 Conclusion18:17 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio SA-46 - Full Review Keen On Keys 2022-09-19 | The SA-46, released in 2010, is a very simple mini keyboard with 32 keys, 8 voice polyphony, 100 tones, 50 rhythm patterns and 10 songs. It is functionally and sonically identical to the SA-47, 76, 77 and 78.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Overview2:29 A Look Inside4:46 Sound Examples13:04 Free Sessions13:58 Songs15:01 Conclusion16:24 The Lookalikes18:23 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha PSS-F30 - Full Review Keen On Keys 2022-07-22 | The PSS-F30 is a small keyboard with 37 mid-sized keys, 32 note polyphony, 120 voices, 114 styles, 2 chord modes, 30 Songs and a metronome. It was released in 2019 together with the PSS-A50 and the PSS-E30. It is the small version of the PSR-F50/51 and has the exact same voices, styles and songs.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:06 Unboxing2:44 A Look Inside3:44 Voices11:09 Styles23:58 Songs25:19 Conclusion26:19 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio CT-410V - Repair Keen On Keys 2022-05-21 | The Casio CT-410V is the larger version of the MT-400V. It has the same sound and features and was also released in 1984. Support this channel and buy an album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059Infos about modifications:http://weltenschule.de/TableHooters/Casio_CT-410V.html
Yamaha PS-400 - Full Review Keen On Keys 2022-04-16 | The PS-400 is a small keyboard with 44 mid-sized keys, 8 note polyphony, 10 voices with sustain, 10 rhythms with variation, duet function, transposer and a chord sequencer. It was released in 1982.It sounds exactly the same as the PC-100 and MP-1 and was also released in a smaller and functions reduced version as the PS-300.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:11 Overview1:57 A Look Inside5:02 Sounds7:36 Rhythms8:32 Accompaniment14:14 Duet15:23 Chord Memory18:51 Conclusion19:28 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059Magazine scans by: http://www.muzines.co.uk
TC Electronic June 60 V2 - Authentic Recreation? Keen On Keys 2022-03-12 | In this video, I'm going to take a close look at the June 60 V2 effects pedal. It is supposed to be an authentic recreation of the legendary Roland Juno 60 Chorus. I will compare it to the original and try it out with a few other instruments.Support this channel and buy an album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-2293610590:00 Intro1:04 Chorus Explanation3:58 Unboxing5:20 A Look Inside7:18 Functions8:44 Comparison17:40 Boss ME-50 Chorus19:22 Korg Poly 6125:16 Mono Synth26:11 Guitar30:05 Bass Guitar31:08 Conclusion32:54 Multitrack Recording
Casio MT-400V - The keyboard with an analog filter control Keen On Keys 2022-01-28 | The Casio MT-400V, released in 1984, is a small keyboard with 49 mid-sized keys, 8 note polyphony, 12 styles, 20 tones, vibrato, sustain/reverb and stereo chorus. It's main feature is a filter control with ADS and LFO modulation. It uses the NEC D930/931 ICs which were used for many Casio keyboards between 1983 and 1986. There's also a larger version existing, the CT-410V.Support this channel and buy an album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-2293610590:00 Intro0:05 Overview3:36 A Look Inside7:44 Comparison with MT-659:12 Filter Control11:42 ADS Envelope 14:31 Tone Examples17:56 Envelope Triggering20:11 LFO Modulation21:49 Chord Mode22:46 Rhythm Examples25:02 Bass/Chord Examples28:33 Noise Examples29:40 Conclusion30:26 Multitrack Recording
Alesis Harmony 32 - Full Review Keen On Keys 2021-08-14 | The Alesis Harmony 32 is a small Keyboard with 32 mid size keys, 300 sample based tones, 300 rhythms, 40 demo songs, a recorder, 5 drum pads, a metronome and a USB MIDI interface. It was announced in late 2020 and has been on the market since early 2021. It's the first Alesis home keyboard with small keys and was also released as Melody 32.Support this channel and buy an album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comor listen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-2293610590:00 Intro0:52 Brief History1:42 Unboxing2:49 Overview3:36 A Look Inside4:09 First Test4:56 Single Tones9:17 Percussion & Pads9:53 Layered Tones11:30 Rhythms12:28 Demo Songs13:26 Recorder15:01 MIDI16:26 Conclusion17:50 Multitrack Recording
Casio MT-65 - Full Review Keen On Keys 2021-07-24 | The Casio MT-65, released in 1983, is a small keyboard with 49 mid-sized keys, 8 note polyphony, 12 styles, 20 tones, vibrato, sustain/reverb and modulation FX. It uses the NEC D930/931 ICs which were used for many Casio keyboards between 1983 and 1986. The D930 accompaniment chip is famous for it's for bass, chord and arpeggio variations, allowing a total number of 768 style variations. The MT-65 was re-released in a different colour as the MT-68 in 1984. There's also a larger version existing, the CT-405.Support this channel and buy my little MT-65 album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comor listen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-2293610590:00 Intro0:11 Overview2:09 A Look Inside6:30 Tones15:23 Manual Bass16:50 Drum Machine17:53 Single Finger Mode21:53 Fingered Mode25:43 Conclusion26:26 Multitrack RecordingCircuit bended MT-65 picture by S-CAT:http://www.spacecataudiotechnologies.com
Yamaha PSS-480 - Part 3: The Synth Editor Keen On Keys 2021-05-20 | In this video I will have a look at a synth editor for the PSS-480. A freeware program that allows to edit all parameters, even the hidden ones, and to save voices to a computer.You can buy a full album I made with the PSS-480 on Bandcamp.keenonkeys.bandcamp.com/album/yamaha-pss-480The download also includes 100 synth banks for the PSS-480.If you want to know more about the PSS-480, watch the other parts of my little series:Part 1 - The FM Synthesizer: youtube.com/watch?v=86lEtq4Qn1YPart 2 - The Music Station: youtube.com/watch?v=QmLnO8WFtfc&t=92sOriginal demo with custom voices: youtube.com/watch?v=WdXqRlvc-jY00:00 Intro00:23 System Exclusive01:34 Recording Midi Data02:43 Synth Editor03:36 Basic Functions05:18 Envelopes10:00 Key Scaling12:15 Waveforms12:59 Detune15:35 FX16:05 Percussion Voices16:55 Other Editors18:45 Conclusion19:49 Final TrackSynth Editor download links:Ctrlr: ctrlr.orgPSS-480 Panel: http://ctrlr.martintarenskeen.nl/PSS Edit: http://members.chello.at/bobby100/New version of PSS Edit: github.com/BobanSpasic/PSS-RevivePSS Wave Editor: facebook.com/PssWaveEditorSupport this channel and buy an album on Bandcamp: https://keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha PSS-480 - Part 2: The Music Station Keen On Keys 2021-03-25 | In this video I will have a look at the accompaniment section, the custom drummer, the sequencer and the midi functions of the Yamaha PSS-480.You can buy a full album I made with the PSS-480 on Bandcamp.keenonkeys.bandcamp.com/album/yamaha-pss-480The download also includes 100 synth banks for the PSS-480 (watch part 3 for more details)Part 1 - The FM Synthesizer: youtube.com/watch?v=86lEtq4Qn1YPart 3 - The Synth Editor: youtube.com/watch?v=WdXqRlvc-jYThe original demo with custom voices: youtube.com/watch?v=WdXqRlvc-jY00:00 Rhythm Machine01:17 Chord Modes02:52 Duet Effect04:23 Styles10:02 Custom Drummer17:21 Chord Banks20:55 Melody Banks28:11 Parameter Changes29:54 Mono Mode30:41 Sustain31:10 Midi Mode 0033:57 Midi Sync35:54 Midi Mode 99Support this channel and buy an album on Bandcamp: https://keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha PSS-480 - Part 1: The FM Synthesizer Keen On Keys 2021-03-09 | In this video I explain the FM synthesizer of the PSS-480 with its 9 editable parameters. The same synthesizer was also used for the 580, 680 and 780.You can buy a full album I made with the PSS-480 on Bandcamp.keenonkeys.bandcamp.com/album/yamaha-pss-480The download also includes 100 synth banks for the PSS-480 (watch part 3 for more details)Part 2 - The Music Station: youtube.com/watch?v=QmLnO8WFtfc&t=306sPart 3 - The Synth Editor: youtube.com/watch?v=2TfpcAmaPGgThe original demo with custom voices: youtube.com/watch?v=WdXqRlvc-jY00:00 Intro00:49 Overview01:49 Portasound FM Keyboards04:05 A Look Inside06:10 Test Mode06:37 Voices & FX12:33 FM Synthesis Explained15:55 The 9 Parameters19:14 A Voice From Scratch22:19 Examples23:42 The Hidden Parameters28:34 More ExamplesSupport this channel and buy an album on Bandcamp: https://keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059GS1, GS2 and DX7 ads scanned by Retro Synth Ads http://retrosynthads.blogspot.com
Yamaha PSS-480 Demo (with custom voices) Keen On Keys 2021-01-28 | This is the original demo tune of the Yamaha PSS-480, but I replaced the original voices with custom voices made with the digital synthesizer. I've added reverb, delay and eq and pitched down snare, kick drum and the toms a bit.A full review will be ready soon.Support this channel and buy an album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comor listen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha PSS-A50 - Everything about Midi & Recording Keen On Keys 2020-12-20 | In this video I will explain what midi is, how to connect the Yamaha PSS-A50 to a computer to make multitrack midi recordings, how to use it as a controller for virtual instruments, and how to make audio recordings. I have tried to keep it as short as possible and only cover the most important aspects. There is certainly much more to learn about midi and recording, but this should be all you need to know if all you have is the PSS-A50, a computer, some freeware recording software and maybe an audio interface.If you want to know more about the PSS-A50, watch my full review: youtube.com/watch?v=Trtf3n4wC_M00:00 Intro00:43 What is Midi?02:55 USB-Midi03:32 Recording Software04:09 Connecting the PSS-A5006:36 Multitimbrality07:43 Midi Recording08:39 Piano Roll Editor09:18 Program Change12:01 Recording an Arpeggio13:13 Control Changes14:31 Automation15:37 Standard Midi File16:18 Audio Interface17:20 Audio Recording18:19 Multitrack Audio Recording21:44 Virtual Instruments23:48 Surrealistic MG-1 Plus24:50 Assigning the Motion FX Button28:45 Conclusion29:33 Final PerformanceThis is a very nice website if you are searching for the right freeware recording software, as well as freeware virtual instruments or audio plugins: bedroomproducersblog.comHere you will find the PSS-A50 midi manual: usa.yamaha.com/support/manuals/index.html?l=en&c=keyboards&k=PSS-A50If you have problems using your onboard sound card, you should try the ASIO4ALL (Windows) driver: http://www.asio4all.org (After installation, select it in the audio preferences)Support this channel and buy an album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio MT-45 - Repair & Review Keen On Keys 2020-11-15 | The MT-45 is a small keyboard with 49 keys, 8 note polyphony, 8 voices, 8 rhythms, vibrato, sustain, and a manual bass mode. It was released in 1982.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:11 Overview1:44 A Look Inside3:50 Repair7:43 Sounds13:03 Rhythms22:44 Conclusion24:06 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Keen On Keys Theme recorded with 15 keyboards Keen On Keys 2020-10-03 | This is a little (and a bit to late) "10000 Subscribers" special: A new recording of my intro music with most of the keyboards I've reviewed so far.Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing!Amstrad Fidelity CKX-100 (Synth 2)Casio MT-41 (Recorder, Synth Fuzz)Casio MT-70 (Chorus)Casio PT-82 (Celesta, Flute, Violin) Casio VL-1 (Fantasy) Casio VL-5 (Trumpet) Kawai MS720 (Banjo (edit.), Drums, User 2)Yamaha HS-200 (Violin) Yamaha PC-100 (Violin, Trumpet) Yamaha PS-3 (Guitar) Yamaha PSS-A50 (Marimba, Punchy Chordz) Yamaha PSS-100 (UFO), Yamaha PSS-130 (Xylophone) Yamaha TYU-30 (Piano) Yamaha SHS-10 (Celesta, Drums, Harpsi, Music Box, Wood Bass) Yamaha SHS-10 Rhythms Fusion 2, Hard Rock and Country doubled with Kawai MS720 DrumsPitch bend and arpeggio FX made with the Yamaha PSS-A50. No external FX were used, just a limiter on the master track.Support this channel and buy an album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Amstrad Fidelity CKX100 - Full Review Keen On Keys 2020-09-20 | The CKX100 is a small keyboard with 49 keys, 8 note polyphony, 10 voices, 28 rhythms, 7 demos, vibrato, sustain, auto harmony, playright mode and a simple recorder. It also has MIDI out and a tape interface. It was released in 1988.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:11 Overview1:54 Amstrad History3:31 A Look Inside6:05 Sounds10:35 Rhythms15:47 Auto Harmony17:28 Demos18:48 Playright Mode22:11 Recorder23:25 Tape Interface26:05 MIDI27:39 Conclusion28:57 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Amstrad Fidelity CKX100 - Demo Keen On Keys 2020-08-12 | This is a short preview for my upcoming review of the Amstrad Fidelity CKX100, a keyboard from 1988. It has 7 demo songs included, but this is none of them. I made one on my own and combined it with the voice from the demo tape that was provided with the keyboard. I cheated a bit and sampled the some sounds and added delay and reverb. Because contrary to what the narrator wants us to know, the possibilities are not endless. So it wouldn't be possible to play this demo with just the CKX100 alone.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comor listen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha HandySound HS-200/HS-500 - Review Keen On Keys 2020-07-21 | The HandySound keyboards are the smallest keyboards Yamaha has ever produced. They only have five sounds and a sustain switch, but 4-note polyphony. The HS-500 has an additional display and 5 musical games. Both were released in 1982.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro1:27 A Look Inside2:41 Instruments5:04 Hidden Instruments7:16 Musical Games11:29 Another Look Inside12:44 HS-501/HS-40014:10 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Behringer CAT - Full Review Keen On Keys 2020-06-21 | Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com As a MIDI keyboard I use the Arturia Minilab (Mk I) Black Edition. I built a little frame around the knobs so I can put the synth on top.00:00 Intro01:04 Overview01:36 Octave's History05:07 Basic Functions09:33 Basic Patches13:03 LFO15:33 ADSR Repeat16:20 ADSR Modulation17:59 Frequency Modulation21:42 Cross Modulation22:50 Filter Self-Oscillation24:50 Sync27:44 Poly Mode31:20 In & Outputs32:17 Final PerformanceOctave ads scanned byRetro Synth Ads http://retrosynthads.blogspot.comScott from Canadahttp://www.scottfromcanada.com/synthads.htmlListen to some tracks by Keen On Keys on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio MT-40/41 - The Sleng Teng Review Keen On Keys 2020-04-30 | This review is about the MT-40/41 as well as the history of the sleng teng riddim.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:16 Overview2:20 The Story of Sleng Teng7:26 A Look Inside9:59 The Accompaniment16:20 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059Sources:http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20150301/noel-davey-puts-sleng-teng-recordengadget.com/2015/12/04/casio-and-the-sleng-teng-riddimyoutube.com/watch?v=6geaZFHZC2g
Yamaha PSS-130 Review Keen On Keys 2020-03-29 | The PSS-130 is a square wave toy keyboard with 8 simple sounds and rhythms. It was released in 1987 and it's technically the same as the PSS-120 and PSS-30.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:10 Overview3:10 A Look Inside and Output Mod5:24 Sounds8:51 Rhythms9:46 Melody Memory11:41 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Kawai MS720 - Full Review Keen On Keys 2020-03-06 | The MS720 is a sample based stereo keyboard with 49 mid size keys, released in 1991. It has 24 presets with a couple of editable parameters and dual mode, 24 rhythms, one finger ad-lib, a simple recorder, 4 drumpads, pitch bend, vibrato, stereo chorus and MIDI in/out. It's almost identical to the MS710 from 1989.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com 0:00 Introduction1:58 A Quick Look Inside2:56 Presets6:44 Dual Mode7:41 Editable Parameters12:14 Rhythms + One Finger Ad-Lib17:29 Recorder18:51 Drum Mode19:26 System Mode + MIDI20:38 Final Performance22:28 ConclusionListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio MT-30 - Full Review Keen On Keys 2020-01-27 | Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com The MT-30 is a mini keyboard with 37 keys, 22 presets, vibrato and sustain. Released in early 1981.0:00 Overview2:23 A Look Inside5:48 Presets13:46 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha PSS-100 Review & Output Mod Keen On Keys 2019-12-29 | Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com The PSS-100 is a small square wave toy keyboard from 1989. It's an advanced version of the PSS-80 and PSS-125. It has 32 mini keys, 16 styles, 16 instruments, a voice variator and a digital recorder. But it has no audio output. I will show you how to install one.0:00 Introduction1:24 A Look Inside3:00 Output Modification7:48 Instruments11:40 Accompaniment15:46 Digital Recorder18:22 Final PerformanceListen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Words (Dont Come Easy) - Casio MT-70 Keen On Keys 2019-11-12 | This is a short preview for my upcoming review about the Casio MT-70, a keyboard from 1982.It has a memory sytem with barcode reader and uses sine instead of square waves. The song "Words" written by F.R. David was a big hit in europe in 1982. I stored drums, chords and melody to the internal memory and played a few instruments on top.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com Listen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha PSS-A50 - Full Review Keen On Keys 2019-10-30 | This is one of three new PSS keyboards Yamaha released 2019. It has a nice arpeggiator, motion FX, touch response, 32 voice polyphony and USB MIDI In/Out.If you want to know more about midi and recording, watch my PSS-A50 Midi video:youtube.com/watch?v=DDEKr_5AY9gI've made a full album with the PSS-A50:keenonkeys.bandcamp.com/album/yamaha-pss-a500:00 Introduction0:50 The New PSS Keyboards2:01 A Quick Look Inside3:15 Arpeggios and Sounds10:51 Motion FX12:32 Phrase Recorder18:35 Midi Functions19:28 Conclusion20:36 Final PerformanceSupport this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com or listen to some tracks on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Bontempi PM 665 Demo Song Keen On Keys 2019-10-13 | Just a short video including the original demo tune of the Bontempi PM 665. This keyboard is a gift to my 6 year old niece and I thought it would be a good idea to take some quick pictures and record the demo song before I give it to her. It has 61 regular sized keys, 100 sounds, 50 rhythms and a sequencer. I 'm not planning to do a full review of this keyboard, at least not in the near future. This short demo should be enough for now.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some music by Keen on Keys on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comor Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha PC-100 with Playcard System - Full Review Keen On Keys 2019-09-30 | This is my full review about the Yamaha PC-100, a keyboard from 1982. It was Yamahas first Keyboard with the Playcard System.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Overview1:54 The PC-Series2:50 A Look Inside7:20 Sounds10:11 Rhythms16:35 Playcard System20:02 Final Performance22:13 ConclusionIf you want to hear a full playcard song, watch this:youtube.com/watch?v=w_qRVvKKshEListen to some music by Keen on Keys on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comor Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Star Trek Theme - Yamaha PC-100 Playcard Keen On Keys 2019-09-15 | This is a short preview for my upcoming review about the Yamaha PC-100, a keyboard from 1982. It has no demo tune, but it can play back tunes that are stored on playcards. This is the main theme of the original Star Trek series composed by Alexander Courage (and not by Jerry Goldsmith as written on the playcard). I've added a short intro and a few sound-fx.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some music by Keen on Keys on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio VL-5 with Barcode Reader - Full Review Keen On Keys 2019-09-01 | This is my full review about the Casio VL-5, a keyboard from 1982 and the successor of the famous VL-1. Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:11 The VL-Series3:33 A Look Inside5:25 The Sounds9:42 The Rhythms10:56 The Sequencer15:56 Barcode Explained17:56 The Barcode Reader Pen22:23 Final PerformanceListen to some music by Keen on Keys on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
House Of The Rising Sun - Casio VL-5 Demo Keen On Keys 2019-08-16 | This is a short preview for my upcoming review about the Casio VL-5, a keyboard from 1982 and the successor of the famous VL-1.It has no demo tune, but it can store a melody via a barcode reader pen. The accompaniment consists of drums only, so I added a few instruments after the first verse.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha TYU-30 Review Keen On Keys 2019-07-29 | This is my full review of the Yamaha TYU-30, one of the first Yamaha keyboards that really look like a toy. It was released in 1985 and was supposed to be a Karaoke machine and self-teaching keyboard. I will have a look inside, clean it a bit and show all of its features.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some Tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Oh! Susanna - Yamaha TYU-30 Autoplay Keen On Keys 2019-07-18 | Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comThis is a short preview for my upcoming review about the Yamaha TYU-30, a keyboard from 1985.Listen to some music by Keen on Keys on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comor Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Pocket Calculator - Casio VL-1 Keen On Keys 2019-06-30 | I couldn't resist making this cover version. The song just goes too well with this keyboard. It was written by Kraftwerk and it is on the album "Computerworld" which came out in 1981.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comIf you want to know more about the VL-1, you should watch my small series: Part 1: The Mysterious Demo Melody youtube.com/watch?v=EZCwrdseXKIPart 2: Review youtube.com/watch?v=p_9MIx3LbtcPart 3: The Synthesizer youtube.com/watch?v=ENUeNejf_C0Part 4: The Emulationsyoutube.com/watch?v=UNKyxt_UBR0Listen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio VL-1 - Part 4: The Emulations Keen On Keys 2019-06-13 | In this video I'm going to have a look at three software emulations of the Casio VL-1. I will compare the presets and parameters and finally play a little tune with all of them.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:30 Cheapo Tone by Mokafix6:00 VL-1 by Polyvalens 11:39 Calc-U-Synth VR by Icebreaker Audio If you want to know more about the original VL-1, you should watch the other parts of my small series: Part 1: The Mysterious Demo Melodyyoutube.com/watch?v=EZCwrdseXKIPart 2: Reviewyoutube.com/watch?v=p_9MIx3LbtcPart 3: The Synthesizeryoutube.com/watch?v=ENUeNejf_C0Listen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059Download links:Mokafix Cheapo Tone:http://mokafix.chez-alice.fr/vst/Cheapotone_gb.htmlPolyvalens VL-1: http://www.polyvalens.com/blog/vl-1Icebreaker Audio Calc-U-Synth VR:native-instruments.com/de/reaktor-community/reaktor-user-library/entry/show/7880Native Instruments Reaktor Playernative-instruments.com/de/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6-player/downloadsTone2 Nano Host:tone2.com/download.html#imCellStyle_13
Casio VL-1 - Part 3: The Synthesizer Keen On Keys 2019-05-20 | In this video, I am just talking about the synthesizer section (ADSR) of the Casio VL-1. I will explain the 8 parameters and show how to program a sound.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro0:44 ADSR short explained2:12 The 8 parameters4:16 Strange envelope behavior6:24 Sound programming8:55 Tremolo12:13 Vibrato14:18 Pitch Modulation16:50 Final performance18:36 ConclusionIf you want to know more about the VL-1, you should watch the other parts of my small series: Part 1: The Mysterious Demo Melodyyoutube.com/watch?v=EZCwrdseXKIPart 2: Reviewyoutube.com/watch?v=p_9MIx3LbtcPart 4: The Emulationsyoutube.com/watch?v=UNKyxt_UBR0Listen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio VL-1 - Part 2: Review Keen On Keys 2019-04-26 | This is my full review about the Casio VL-1 from 1981, the first programmable synthesizer Casio ever made (The first preset synth was the CT-201 in 1980).Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com 0:00 Intro0:21 History5:13 A look inside9:17 Features10:20 Sounds12:58 Rhythms14:04 Sequencer18:06 Final performance19:35 ADSRIf you want to know more about the VL-1, you should watch the other parts of my small series: Part 1: The Mysterious Demo Melodyyoutube.com/watch?v=EZCwrdseXKIPart 3: The Synthesizeryoutube.com/watch?v=ENUeNejf_C0Part 4: The Emulationsyoutube.com/watch?v=UNKyxt_UBR0Casio advertisement pictures: http://www.casio-calculator.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio VL-1 - Part 1: The Mysterious Demo Melody Keen On Keys 2019-04-01 | This is a quite special video. It's only about the origin of the Casio VL-1 Demo Melody. The same Melody was also used for the VL-10, PT-1, PT-10, PT-12, PT-22, EP-10, and is also included in the RO-551 Rom pack. It should be a German folk song called "Unterländers Heimweh", but is this true? I will try to find out where this melody comes from.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com If you want to know more about the VL-1, you should watch the other parts of my small series: Part 2: Reviewyoutube.com/watch?v=p_9MIx3LbtcPart 3: The Synthesizeryoutube.com/watch?v=ENUeNejf_C0Part 4: The Emulationsyoutube.com/watch?v=UNKyxt_UBR0Listen to some music by Keen on Keys on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comor Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha PS-3 Review Keen On Keys 2019-03-10 | This is my full review on the Yamaha PS-3, The first PortaSound keyboard, which was released in 1980 (together with the PS-1 and PS-2). I will have a look inside, repair the scratching knobs and show all of its features.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com0:00 Intro and overview3:00 A look inside8:54 Instruments12:01 Rhythms14:10 Multitrack recordingListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Video Killed The Radio Star - Yamaha PS-3 Keen On Keys 2019-02-24 | This is a short preview for my upcoming review about the Yamaha PS-3, from 1980. This keyboard has no demotune, so I decieded to do a coverversion of the Buggles hit "Video Killed The Radio Star". It was originally released in September 1979, but in 1980 it was still in the charts. I've used the original and sampled versions of the instruments and added a little bit eq and reverb.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Casio SA-7 - Review & Output Modification Keen On Keys 2019-02-13 | This is my full review on the Casio SA-7, a mini-keyboard from 1990.I will install an output jack, play some sounds and rhythms and do a little multitrack recording.The SA-7 is identical to the SA-9 except for the colour, and more or less identical to the SA-1 which has an output jack and a diffrent demo tune. But there are a lot of Casio SA keyboards that use the same chip and share the same sounds. Some have drumpads, more demo tunes and/or a higher polyphony, a diffrent housing and sometimes less sounds.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to the full version of my multitrack recording onBandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comor Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
American Patrol - Casio SA-7 Demo Keen On Keys 2019-02-01 | This is a short preview for my upcoming review about the Casio SA-7, a keyboard from 1990.The demo reproduces the Glenn Miller version of "American Patrol"a popular march written by Frank White (F.W.) Meacham in 1885.The Casio SA-9 has the same demo.Listen to some music by Keen on Keys on Bandcamp keenonkeys.bandcamp.com or Soundcloud soundcloud.com/user-229361059
Yamaha SHS-10 Keytar Review Keen On Keys 2019-01-21 | This is my full review of the Yamaha SHS-10. I will have a look inside, clean it a little bit, play some sounds and styles and talk about the features.Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comListen to some tracks on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - CASIO PT-82 Autoplay Keen On Keys 2019-01-10 | Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comThis is "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" reproduced by a Casio PT-82 in autoplay mode. It's from the ROM pack RO-201 "Fun With Your Casio Keyboard".Listen to some music by Keen on Keys on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.comor Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-229361059
