A Song Is Born Ep.1 | 80s Composing - How to make a song from scratch Espen Kraft 2026-09-30 | A Song Is Born Ep.1 | 80s Composing - How to make a song from scratch
FB-01 Vs MT-32 | History and Combat Espen Kraft 2023-07-10 | Yamaha FB-01 from 1986 and Roland MT-32 from 1987. Two modules that over time has gained a cult classic status. For different reasons. Before any of them became that, they were 2 multi timbral sound modules that fought for the money of the happy amateur musician in the mid-to late 80s.00:00 Intro00:34 Rumours about the MT-3201:00 The D-50 is released01:26 The MT-3202:24 The FB-0104:40 Sound comparison10:42 Gaming11:45 Outro/ConclusionThe MT-32 had 32 voices of polyphony and had a simplified D-50 sound, effects and drums. The Polyphony came with one "downside", if the voices were made up of the maximum of 4 partials, the total polyphony was only 8 voices. The voices/partials were dynamically allocated so you didn't have to keep track of the numbers though.The FB-01 has a total polyphony of 8 voices, but you can distribute those as you wish in a quite flexible way. 8 mono voices over 8 different midi channels was very new in 1986.None of the modules made it possible to edit sounds on the front panel, so you needed a sysex editor for that.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Radiance | The EMT-140 plate reverb plugin from Wave Alchemy Demo/Review Espen Kraft 2023-07-06 | The classic EMT-140 plate reverb from 1957. Recreated in a plugin form many times. Now Wave Alchemy does it and it's called Radiance.Check it out here: wavealchemy.co.uk/product/radianceHere is a non expiring 10% discount code: EKRADIANCE10I used it on a new track to get that sound. I've used the original EMT-140 many times in the past and I have a pretty good sense of what to look for in a recreation/emulation.I get asked to do a lot of videos, from all kinds of manufacturers. Unless the product has a relevance to myself and to those watching this channel on a regular basis, I won't do it. So when I do make the occasional paid video, you can be sure the product has relevance enough.
Roland Computer Music range from the late 80s | And boy, its fun! Espen Kraft 2023-07-02 | Roland Computer Music modules - a range of add-on devices designed for use with any computer that can be fitted with a MIDI port. The industry (at the time) MPU401 Midi interface and starting it all was the cult classic MT-32 multi timbral module from 1987, hot off the D-50.The LA-based CM-32L, the RS-PCM CM-32P, and putting the two together in the same box gives the CM-64.The CF10 Digital Fader, The CN20 Music Entry Pad, The CA30 Intelligent Arranger and the CP-40 Pitch to MIDI Converter is also on display in this video. Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Am I going to the dark side? (Rant) Espen Kraft 2023-06-27 | Why Espen? WHY? Why do you dare selling your precious vintage synths? We trusted you. We followed you. We wanted what you had. Why did you do this to us? You cursed us. My precious.....
More gear gone - If you dont use it, sell it! Espen Kraft 2023-06-25 | A hoarder can't let anything go. It's a sickness. A collector knows that when gear is no longer used or appreciated, it's better off with someone that will.The Korg Poly-61 and the Akai S612 has now moved on and I'm very happy.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Sequential Six-Trak | How to use Midi CC and a controller Espen Kraft 2023-06-22 | Using midi cc to change parameters on a Six-Trak is very easy. All the parameter values inside the Six-Trak is written on the front panel. Just add the value of 2 and program your controller with that total value.Example: Cut-off Frequency is #19 inside the Six-Trak. Add 2 and you get #21. That's the CC value you program into your controller.The manual is very clear on how all the MIDI modes are selected, how to enable Midi CC parameter change etc. The stuff I show in the beginning of the video.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
One of the most sampled Kicks and Snares of any record | Pepsi & Shirlie Heartache Espen Kraft 2023-06-19 | One of the more sampled 12" records was "Heartache" with Pepsi and Shirlie. Let's sample this into the Akai S900 and isolate the kick and snare and use it differently. Just to show how it was done.In the mid- to late 80s 12" maxi singles were great sources for sampling. Often you could find sections with just the drums, where you could chop it up and isolate the kick, snares hats etc. This was very common and with EQ and processing no one would ever find out.The little track I made using the samples is of course "Straight Up" with Paula Abdul. I'm not saying that original track used these samples. ;-)Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Ive sold the Yamaha TX816 - If you love somebody, set them free Espen Kraft 2023-06-17 | I don't need all the FM synths Yamaha ever made in the 80s. Live MIDI sequencing is fun, but I mostly multi-track in the studio so it's just sitting there. Time to let someone else enjoy it.Find my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Oberheim Matrix-1000 analog synth module | Demo Song by Espen Kraft Espen Kraft 2023-06-16 | The Oberheim Matrix 1000 analog synth module from the 80s. #shorts #short #oberheim #matrix1000 #analog #power
Jupiter-8 Cloud - new patch bank by Espen Kraft Espen Kraft 2023-06-14 | A brand new patch bank for the Roland Cloud Jupiter-8, by Espen Kraft.64 new patches for synthwave, pop, ambient, soundtrack music etc.Roland hired me to do the patch bank for them and as such it's a part of Roland Cloud and I cannot sell this bank on my own.Check it out here: rolandcloud.comrolandcloud.com/news/new-patch-collection-jupiter-8-aphelionSupport this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.com
This Mackie 1202 mixer from 1995 has survived it ALL! (and its built in the US) Espen Kraft 2023-06-11 | Mackie 1202 mixer from 1995. The subject of so much abuse during the years. Fire, cars, smashed to the ground, and wall. Beer on it, drenched in water, out in the rain. It still works like new. It does not LOOK like new though. The song heard for comparison is "Those Days" from my album "Those Days" from 2017.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
DSS-1 - The mighty Korg is gone | Downscaling continued... Espen Kraft 2023-06-08 | The Korg DSS-1 has served me well for the last 5 years. Now it's headed for new things with its new owner. Best of luck!
Roland SRV-2000 Reverb | Instant vintage mojo Espen Kraft 2023-06-07 | The Roland SRV-2000 reverb unit from 1984-85. A pro reverb by Roland (with a semi-pro price at the time) that set out to compete with among others, the Lexicon PCM60 at the time. Grainy and beautiful in its sound and you can get some huge gated reverbs from this.There are also a "secret" delay mode on this, but in all fairness, the "delay" mode is more of a test setup, even if some will have it to be a SDE-2000 light. It is not.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Halloween - 80s synth TV series theme version Espen Kraft 2023-06-05 | #synthesizer #Halloween #theme #tv #series #80s #shorts #johncarpenter #prophet
Sampling a Juno-106 into the Prophet X Espen Kraft 2023-06-04 | Sampling synths has been done since the dawn of samplers. Sometimes it's done to get new timbres, textures or increased polyphony. Or it's done to assemble a lot of sounds for a live gig. Whatever reason, sampling is a highly creative process than can yield great results.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft00:00 Intro00:25 106 Classic Pad01:30 106 Hi Strings02:40 106 SAW Pad04:00 106 PWM Strings04:25 106 Poly 204:53 106 Poly 105:22 106 Bell 405:50 106 Bell 2-306:11 106 Bass 106:17 106 Bass 206:25 106 Bass 3
Roland MSQ-700 | the most quirky and creative sequencer ever made Espen Kraft 2023-06-01 | The Roland MSQ-700 Midi sequencer has a very quirky quantization. Set the quantize to 16ths or 8ths and what comes out is chopped, moved around and definitely not what you'd expect. And that is a beautiful way of creating something new. I love this about the MSQ-700. Primitive AI quantize.Howard Jones used the MSQ-700 for a lot of his album "Dream Into Action" and you can check out this interview here for more of his thoughts:muzines.co.uk/articles/synthpiana-jones/11696?fbclid=IwAR2CnUCcaUEhRGImfqtTO0KFBdypQlU7LIg_uZvkjbI_ZxpkrUD__krmWNgSupport this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft00:00 Intro and setup01:17 The sequence recorded02:13 Quantize=1603:36 Quantize=804:47 Quantize=405:41 Midi mergers06:06 More MSQ-700 quantize quirks
Selling my favourite synth is hard! Espen Kraft 2023-05-29 | Time to sell my favorite synth, the Roland JX-8P. I'm getting rid of a lot of stuff. Space issues mostly. The 8P is one of the best sounding synths ever made and a true workhorse in my 80s synth pop.I no longer wish to keep things I no longer need and in the case of the 8P, I fond myself always using the PG-8X instead and the 8P has keys I really dislike too so it's not a tool for composing either.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Yamaha QX1 & QX3 sequencers | What are the differences? Espen Kraft 2023-05-25 | Yamaha QX1 from 1984 and the QX3 from 1987. Both flagship midi sequencers of the 80s. Very advanced and very cumbersome to use, unless you put in the work and get muscle memory going. Check out my dedicated videos about these here:youtu.be/FKYi2Sl1wc8youtu.be/rszBDSLhs9MSupport this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Korg 1986 Synth VHS Tribute Espen Kraft 2023-05-23 | Korg DDD-1 Drum Machine, SQD-1 Sequencer & DW-8000 Synthesizer #shorts Watch the whole video on youtu.be/sZvckB6qAmo
Buying the Akai Force was a big mistake | Live playing update Espen Kraft 2023-05-21 | Buying the Akai Pro Force untested was a big mistake. I was hoping it would work as a live audio playback device, with some flexibility, but unfortunately it didn't work out.And no, I will not be getting the new Ableton Push 3 either. ;-)If I fill up the arrangement mode with all the audio tracks, for all the songs, it just turns into a mush of syrup and becomes laggy and not fast enough to zoom in/out if I have to star a song over etc. If I load and close each song, in real time, it simply takes too long and it won't work for how I want to segue between songs live.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Quick tip #3 | Yamaha DX7s Midi Sysex Bank Transfer Tutorial Espen Kraft 2023-05-16 | Also works for the DX7II and TX802. Extra tips: Not all midi interfaces works equally well with sysex transfers. I don't recommend a Mac at all. Use a PC. Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Comparison | Tape vs hardware vs plugin saturation/compression Espen Kraft 2023-05-14 | What device do you prefer to give your sounds some tape-like saturation and compression? I sometimes use regular cassettes to record on before importing that back to the DAW. At other times I use hardware gear or plugins to achieve the this. It all depends. Let's compare.This is not a lab experiment of finding the "better" way. It's just meant to show different ways of achieving a cool vintage saturated distorted sound.00:00 Intro01:01 Recording to tape01:49 The sound of tape saturation02:52 The sound of hardware saturation04:08 The sound of plugin saturation04:57 Back to back comparisonSupport this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
When everything is wrong in the world of synths Espen Kraft 2023-05-12 | What's the thing with desktop synths and house plants filmed from above? Only hipsters like that. And why can't synth manufacturers just make their stuff in 19" modules any more? How much space do they think we have? Take that SuperBooth23This is mainly meant as satire, which of course a lot of viewers will miss.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
4-track Portastudio cassette demo - done old school | Narrated by EvilKraft. Espen Kraft 2023-05-10 | Back in the mid 80s we used cassette Portastudios for many things. One was to quickly capture an idea with a little bit of arrangement. With a drum machine, a synth, maybe a guitar and a microphone, you could easily make a nice demo, suitable for taking to a record company or preserve the idea.This was part of a longer video series where we follow a song from start to finish:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnx4SIKq4QAsTO-NXTAEVvQT5hyplF3hZSupport this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
The modern day Emulator | Making a custom patch bank for my live set with the Prophet X Espen Kraft 2023-05-07 | If I was going to assemble a live set, on a keyboard sampler in 1984, I would probably have gone for the Emulator II. It was one of the few solid options that wouldn't break the bank. Decent amount of memory etc. Today, the equivalent option is to use the Sequential Prophet X.The whole premise is of course that it's all done inside the sampler keyboard and not in a laptop. As I'm working towards my live gigs later this year I've recorded a lot of my synths and sounds again, to make it available inside the Prophet X, just to have a live sound as close to the records as possible.As I'm using SampleRobot to make this happen, it's also possible to make these patches available in many other formats as well, such as Korg Kronos, Yamaha Montage etc.With enough interest I might release the patches for those formats later as well.I've bought and paid the Prophet X with my own money in case anyone was wondering.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraft00:00 Intro01:40 Jupiter Anthem 202:14 Jupiter Anthem 103:33 Jupiter Brass04:03 DW8K Breath Pad04:24 JX-8P Piano04:46 Kawai K3 Dream Piano05:00 D-50 Empty Rooms05:56 Korg M1 Rhodes Piano06:40 Kawai K3 85 Strings07:27 JX-8P 198408:10 Korg M1 AIR Brass08:14 D-50 AFRICA08:26 Closing thoughtsFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Are all YouTubers corrupt? Can we trust a YouTube review these days? Espen Kraft 2023-05-04 | Manufacturers buy good reviews from YouTubers and influencers. That's the truth. Through all genres and niches. Does that mean we should never trust a YouTube review? Are there exceptions to the rule? Does honest reviewers and manufacturers still exist?Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comFind my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Want to have killer synth bass lines? | Use THESE! Espen Kraft 2023-04-30 | Take inspiration from famous 80s hits with The Pet Shop Boys, Michael Jackson, Jean Michel Jarre, Mr. Mister, Swing Out Sister, Madonna and many more. Use these synth bass lines to up your game. Video tutorial.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft00:00 Intro00:12 Swing Out Sister / Pet Shop Boys01:22 Mr.Mister02:36 Walking Bass / Bad03:36 Into the groove04:27 Pedaling the bass05:27 Octave bass06:11 Putting it all together
When DAT ruled the world | Sony DATstation PCM-E7700 - The only Playstation you needed Espen Kraft 2023-04-27 | Take DAT! With Digital Audio Tape came the opportunity to store digital backup of data, you could record you own music in CD quality at 16 bits and in 1993 Sony released the DATstation PCM-E7700, a monster editing machine with a price tag to boot.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
RetroKits RK-008 sequencer | Alesis MMT-8 recreated Espen Kraft 2023-04-23 | The iconic Alesis MMT-8 was the first midi sequencer for many people in the late 80s. A superb sequencer, very easy to use and a fantastic piece of kit. Now Retrokits has made a smaller, yet very inspired MMT-8 recreation, which captures much of the original magic.Check it out here: retrokits.com/rk008The shirt I'm wearing can be found here: https://www.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=146611589Support my channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft00:00 Intro00:28 Overview of the RK-00801:16 Recording track #102:20 Recording track #203:02 Quantizing04:25 Copying and deleting parts04:52 Song mode (songstep)05:13 Putting it all together06:11 Conclusions
The Roland Juno-106 | Quirks and features you probably dont know about Espen Kraft 2023-04-18 | The Roland Juno-106 synthesizer can do a lot more than you think. It can use 3 oscillators per voice if you want it to. You can use negative filter envelopes and even use it as a mono synth. And more. I go through some of the more unknown quirks and features. Video tutorial.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftRoland/Boss serial decoder here:serial-number-decoder.co.uk/roland/roland.htmFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft00:00 Intro00:10 Negative Filter Envelope03:23 High-Pass filter04:01 Using the filter as an oscillator06:10 Poly-1 & Poly-2 & Unison07:03 Roland serial decoder
JAWS - 80s synth TV series theme version #shorts Espen Kraft 2023-04-17 | #synthesizer #jaws #theme #tv #series #80s #shorts
Laserdisc - Theyre still awesome and very much alive! Espen Kraft 2023-04-16 | Watch the full video on my channel "5 minutes of Retro" here:youtube.com/watch?v=csjSmgno9MIThe 90s with Laserdisc, widescreen letterbox and digital surround audio. All watched on CRT tv's. The sweet nostalgia. I still love the format and lots of people are enjoying it in 2023. Much more fun than DVD, Blu-ray and streaming.
Yamaha TX816 with Mean Well PSU | Recapping is a waste of time and money, I realize that now Espen Kraft 2023-04-14 | Many synth manufacturers used off-the-shelf power supplies in the 80s. Today that means that all this re-capping business aren't the cheapest or best solutions when the factory installed PSU's begins to fail. The better option is to use a off-the- shelf PSU like the ones Mean Well makes. The Mean Well PSU I use is the RT-65C.This is the article that gave me a whiff of what to do:lasyntharchive.com/2020/10/22/repair-advice-yamaha-tx-816-power-supply-woesHere is the Bandcamp link to Trond's (the tech) music. I highly recommend you to check that out:trondl.bandcamp.comSupport my channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Tegeler Audio Magnetismus 2 | Tape saturation without tape? Espen Kraft 2023-04-12 | Is it possible to ditch the reel-2-reel machine and replace it with a transient shaper, to get the classic tape saturation/harmonic distortion sound?Let's check out this blue box from Germany's best and brightest.You can register for a demo of the Magnetismus 2 on Tegeler’s product page: tegeler.com/Magnetismus2/en Support my channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.com00:00 Intro00:29 Drum Loop #1 Transient shaping02:53 Features and knobs03:35 Drum Loop #2 Transient shaping04:37 On a full track #1 - stereo processing07:57 On a full track #2 - Stereo processing10:03 Conclusions
Stuck in the 80s - way up north (A day in the life of a synth artist and YouTuber) Espen Kraft 2023-04-10 | Special episode about a day in the life of Espen Kraft.00:10 Waking up00:58 Breakfast01:49 Checking emails and messages04:46 Office work05:35 Creative work #107:20 Exercise07:50 Lunch07:57 Creative work #208:29 Dinner08:45 Creative work #3 or practice09:23 Time off10:47 Are you living the life of YOUR dreams?Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-pop
Old school sampling Electric guitar Espen Kraft 2023-04-06 | Sampling a Fender Stratocaster into an Akai S900 sampler from the 80s.Make a patch and play it. Life is beautiful! #shorts #sampling #guitar
Roland DDR-30 Digital Drums from 1985 #shorts Espen Kraft 2023-04-05 | Roland DDR 30 Digital Drums from 1985 #shortsSupport this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-pop
Top 10 music tech innovations - according to ChatGPT, but Im not so sure Espen Kraft 2023-04-04 | I decided to ask ChatGPT to list the 10 most significant music tech innovations, that changed the music industry forever. This is what came out. The voice-over is my own voice cloned with AI and English accent.The thumbnail is also done completely with AI from text input.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.com00:00 Intro00:07 The Phonograph00:22 The Radio00:38 The Electric Guitar00:49 Multi Track Recording01:05 The Synthesizer01:17 The Compact Cassette01:30 Digital Audio01:43 MIDI01:56 MP302:07 Streaming Services02:26 Outro
Star Wars - The Force theme | Tutorial/Breakdown Espen Kraft 2023-03-13 | Star Wars "the Force theme" breakdown and mini tutorial.Roland Jupiter-8, Sequential Six-Trak and Prophet VS for the win. ;-)Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Casio SK-1 | The Weekend 2018 reupload Espen Kraft 2023-03-10 | The Weekend (2018) music video. Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/3VANNMPTwapI0w0BgAWCJ9Casio SK-1 used for all it's worth. All sounds coming from it by sampling various synths one by one and recording.
Old School Synthpop done in 4 minutes | 2016 reupload Years From Now Espen Kraft 2023-03-08 | With Roland Juno-6, Yamaha DX7, Korg DW-8000, Roland TR-626, Roland MC50 sequencer*********************************************************************************************Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftIt's not me singing on this one. It's a "ghost singer".Find my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9
Star Wars - The Force Theme | 80s synth TV-series version #shorts Espen Kraft 2023-03-07 | Star Wars - The Force theme played live on 80s synthesizers. Roland Jupiter-8 arpeggio Sequential Six-Trak Lead & Bass Sequential Prophet VS strings. #shorts #short #shortvideo Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9
Stam Audio 312-5T | A supercharged API clone 500-series preamp Espen Kraft 2023-03-05 | A turbo API preamp, who wouldn't want that? I think this sounds fantastic on my drum machines, synths and whatever you feel need something special in terms of sound and coloration.The Stam Audio 312-5T also comes with a tube, so overtones and sweet harmonics should be doable as well.These are very hungry when it comes to the power drawn from your 500-series rack so I will test these again with a more beefy power supply to see if the sound changes. Not uncommon in the world of 500-series gear.Check it out here: stamaudio.com/shop/500-series/312-5t-copySupport this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Quick tip #2 |The best way to keep your synths and gear dust free Espen Kraft 2023-03-02 | This is the best way to keep your synths and gear dust free. What I don't show in this video is that all pets should be banned from any room with synths in it. Especially cats. This is not a short.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Quick tip #1 | Dont buy expensive Roland PG-controller cables - much cheaper alternative available Espen Kraft 2023-02-26 | Use a Commodore 64 floppy serial cable if you're looking for a cable to connect your PG-200 or PG-800 to your Roland JX-3P or 8P. These are much cheaper to buy. They work just as well.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Akai Force: Necessary evil? Espen Kraft 2023-02-23 | The Akai Pro Force isn't what I'd normally go for in terms of playing, recording or recording music. However, since I don't want to use any laptops on stage, in my upcoming live events, I recently decided to rethink my entire live setup.I wanted to do everything with live MIDI sequencing, as I always used to do it, but I realized it's simply not doable given the amount of gear I'd have to bring to venues, the potential for gear breakdown and also playing time. I've decided to do all my material with drums, bass and parts of the synths pre-recorded, and play/sing on top. Half of my live material is vocal based.With a guitarist that doubles as a keyboard player this will definitely be a live performance regardless.At first I didn't like the Akai Force, but I've warmed up to it and find it a very good laptop substitute as I don't want to bring computers on stage.The Akai Force will be used in 2 different ways; as a clip launcher for some of the songs, but most of all as a live linear audio clip sequencer. Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
Espen Kraft: Whats Going Down On Our Livestream THIS Monday? | Feb. 20th 2023 Espen Kraft 2023-02-21 | We'll hang out and talk about the Prophet X, LIVEN lo-fi 12, live gig setups and I'll open up for some Q & A. I will also rant a little about a few topics I've come to feel strongly about... should be fun! -- 9pm CET -- 8pm UK -- 3pm EST, 12pm PST (US)
Sequential Prophet X | A modern vintage sampler/synth that is highly underrated Espen Kraft 2023-02-16 | With 2 sample instruments (engines), 2 extra synth oscillators and analog SSM-style filters & amps, the Prophet X has a lot going for it. I was looking for one keyboard to rule them all. All my custom samples inside. Works great!As I have to have a sample engine (instrument) to be able to gather most of the sounds I need for alive gig, some synths like the Oberheim OB-X8, 3rd Wave or similar wouldn't be the right choice. I thought about the Waldorf Quantum, but it doesn't have the easy of use and I really dislike touch screen setups, the same way I dislike smartphones and iPads. For the same reason. I want buttons and knobs, also when programming.Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft00:00 Intro00:38 Overview01:18 Sample stretch02:25 Building up a patch07:05 Conclusion
Sonicware LIVEN Lofi-12 & Korg DSS-1| David Vs Goliath? Espen Kraft 2023-02-12 | Looking for a modern sampler/sequencer that can be a mix of old 12-bit Akai samplers and the Casio RZ1, while being able to do a lot more, the LIVEN LoFi-12 might be a good choice.It does have that Casio RZ-1 sound (and swing) though, so based on that alone it's great.Check out the LIVEN LoFi-12 here: sonicware.jp/pages/liven-lofi12Support this channel on Patreon:patreon.com/espenkraftFind my music here:iTunes Apple music: apple.co/35ZTdfRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/38aoWMBBandcamp: espenkraft.bandcamp.comGoogle Play: bit.ly/2NrgXD9Find my patches and sample packs through these links:thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal-sampler-the-digital-collection-vol-1-by-espen-kraftsound7.co.uk/products/italo-disco-synth-popI use DistroKid for all my releases onto streaming services. Try out Distrokid yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:http://distrokid.com/vip/espenkraft
BIG NEWS! Im starting a new channel Espen Kraft 2023-02-08 | My brand new YouTube channel is live right now!youtube.com/@5minutesofretroEverything you love about the past; Computers, Games, Movies, Music, Tech, Toys, Magazines, Books and much more!
