dear matt, as i recently discovered your channel one thing came abundantly clear.... make a whole, better yet a 3 piece album with you playing around like this on different synths, samplers, anything you want. and nobody else but you... you have such a nice balance between skills an soul. my hats off to you.
that's what i told him last time he uploaded...make an electronica album...program some drum loops and voila...an instant classic. everthing he plays is gold...i like what you said about skills and soul...very true!!
I’ve had my V Synth since it came out in 2003. It has such a great sound. No VST can match it. The effects are killer. Jay B has made some amazing patches for it too. Plus, you can load samples into it and tweak them that way too.
Mine has recently had some kind of breakdown, just out of the blue it goes into a loop of changing patches and just freaking out, no idea what has gone wrong, tried a factory reset but no difference.
@@lardosian sounds like it. every digital synth I’ve owned (Roland, Yamaha) either lost patch memory or started acting wonky. simple repair, maybe worth talking to a tech to get their opinion.
@@swancakes Thanks, will look into it, it's a huge motherboard inside it, I wouldnt have a clue where to start. I have a novation drumstation that's a bit wonky as well, might need a battery also!
One of the most versatile digital synths, a true chameleon. The ability to timestretch and morph sounds in real-time gives you tons of sound design flexibility. Great demo!
@@cuerampart2886 Thank you so much! I have 5 V-Synth videos on my channel, just search for V-Synth once there and they will show up. If I get time in future will be sure to post more. But of course, thank you to Matt for also showcasing the power of this exceptional synth.
My dad has one of these from his days as a musician. Today I was messing around with some electronic music and he was so happy that Im dwelling into music that hes gifting me the synth. Super excited to start messing around on it
I'm agree! Matt, like other top musicians perfirmances so good, that any patches sounds really good. If I would play same tones, they would sound horrible 😫
I love your playing Matt, thank you so much. I'm another lucky V-Synth XT owner. The built in samples, D-50 and vocoder are fantastic, and have just discovered can add samples from computer, downsampled to 8 bit.
I just received a Nord Modular G2 (same age as the V-Synth), and in terms of versatility and digital grit, I think it’s very impressive. By the way I love this channel, thank you Matt!
The original V synth was one of the few times i was an early adopter of the tech. The v1 software wasn't the best; the filters had audible stepping and there was anomalies in the thing in general, including some lacklustre sounds out of the box. Some months later, Roland did an OS revision, which fixed a lot of things (except the multitimbrality mentioned in the manual, which never materialised) and it became a beauty. I used it on all sorts of things, from library stuff, to pop bits. The sequencer in it is fun, and useful too. Thank you for uploading this. It makes me harken for one again.
Hey Matt, thanks for all the videos you post. I can’t play at all but just love the sound of synthesisers. It’s great to hear all of these instruments in this format!!
Recently got the vsynth and I'm happy it's a sound of its own and that's why I bought it. the D-beam the Time Trip pad are very interesting. I love how simple it is to edit the sounds. I love how it looks like a d50 tank!
True. For every recognized hardware classic there is at least one synth that was a gem in it's own but never got the recognition it deserved. Ever heard of the Technics WSA? Like most 90ties virtual modelling synths (Yamaha VL1, Korg Prophecy / Z1). It was so far ahead hardly anybody got it. After these acoustic modeling ventures the V-synth was the only next conceptual step ahead and only now it has been surpassed by the Waldorf Quantum, I suppose. Real breakthroughs at best seem to happen once in a decade.
Love the Alesis andromeda A6 too.. rich sounds indeed. And true analogue. Peculiar thing this but I still have the Vsynth however sold the A6 about 10 years ago Both were used regularly in the studio and on most tracks together but the music I produced was a little harder. I bought them both at roughly the same time in 2001 after seeing them demo’d in Miami ( winter music conference ) I,later saw you using the A6 at a Manchester gig in 2008 I think Great job Matt
Don’t forget the D50 and Vocoder add-on cards as well! I use mine with the arpeggiator and touch pad to do “On the Run”. Easier to program than most digital-screen synths. The action is also good, although I feel guilty using it as a MIDI controller. Nice video, man. Off to dig mine out.
I will NEVER sell mine, nor the vocal modeling and D-50 cards. Nothing sounds like it and nothing can mangle or magically transform samples like it can. Can cover so many bases, but you're right about the encoding - does something very special to the sound - makes simple noises come across as forlorn or lonely - or massive and weirdly organic.
Matt..I was just going to figure out who you were,because I loved the keys from PArliament,Jamiroquai,and Zero 7.You're like the first guy to rock out the VSynth,instead of just sitting on a patch,and not really getting busy with the sampling engine.I got hooked with your band since "Emergency On Planet Earth',and I was just blown away..
I am hearing some old ultravox and simple minds sounds from the 80s and its bringing back some great memories. Now I know how they got that sound great playing great video thank you.
I knew this synth was going to be a classic the first time I saw it 2 decades ago. It has its own character and it sounds great in its own way. I have never owned one but I will soon or later for sure. It is on my list.
My hero Richard Barbieri used this keyboard throughout porcupine tree, that patch at 6:30 sounds like something he would use haha. Need Matt Johnson, moody jazz fusion record now though!
Great video! I really like that you talk about the character of the synth in relation to the encoding - it's such a weird process that back in the day was revolutionary, but the more I play with mine, the more I think that the sound it generates is akin to coveted sound of 12 bit samplers.
Superb sounds amazingly played. And you right the V-synth is been under loved when came out! I always regretted that I couldn’t afford it at that time.
I love the Vsynth! I have the 5u rack version (Vsynth XT), which still has the color touchscreen and most of the knobs. It also has a killer D50 emulation and a great vocoder built in. It's especially good at vocal sounds and pads. Frankly, I thought that the Vsynth in your demo blew away the Alesis, making it sound boring, one-dimensional and old fashioned. Which it is. All digitals are undervalued now. The Vsynth (and Yamaha EX-5) are going to go up soon. Mark my words.
There's a LOT of hate for the V-synth. I own one. Love it. Not sure why most anywhere you read you'll find 'VA engine is average". Then again, hating Roland is some right of passage LOL. I wish Roland would get back to these kinds of boards.
Hi Matt Always a pleasure to hear your clips I wait with anticipation what you will do next.. Could you do a demo with the A6 Andromeda I have seen you use it on previous gigs
Of these two synths the one I'm glad I own is the Andromeda. I'm all for cool grainy low fi digitalness. I have an Emax 1 and an ESQ1. I know old digitals and analogs are a different story, but here the Andromeda is just upstaging the V Synth in every way. Oh yeah, very cool look on the Black Andy. Those leds probably really pop!
PLEASE make a proper video about the Andromeda A6, it's becoming my absolute dream synth and there's way too little out there on them of good quality. :)
Matt- Will you be able to compile the best of your RUclips synth sessions as a proper mixed/mastered album release on itunes or bandcamp? This is fantastic stuff! Thanks again for sharing your vintage keys collection/talent/skills/knowledge/etc. with the world.
Not really, just take at ebay prices. They are both very expensive. I own both and would never sell either,both of these are classics and have a unique character. Cheers!
I’m lucky enough to have a V-Synth XT (with the D-50 expansion card) in my collection. Underestimated as you say :) Almost as rare as my Fizmo, with the same kind of digital edge.
Goddamn. Incredible again :-) as one dude said in an earlier video.. this is my meditation for sure. I'm grinning like a Cheshire on my commute. And that is an achievement as anyone who communt3s will know :-D
dear matt, as i recently discovered your channel one thing came abundantly clear.... make a whole, better yet a 3 piece album with you playing around like this on different synths, samplers, anything you want. and nobody else but you... you have such a nice balance between skills an soul. my hats off to you.
It would come out sounding like Vangelis + Jean-michel Jarre + Stevie Wonder.
that's what i told him last time he uploaded...make an electronica album...program some drum loops and voila...an instant classic. everthing he plays is gold...i like what you said about skills and soul...very true!!
Yes, I certainly would pre order !
We are still waiting for the album @Matt ;-)
go to Spotify > type in Jamiroquai > Enjoy :)
My buddy lives by the V-Synth. Hes been rocking his well over 10 years now. Great machine.
I’ve had my V Synth since it came out in 2003. It has such a great sound. No VST can match it. The effects are killer. Jay B has made some amazing patches for it too. Plus, you can load samples into it and tweak them that way too.
One thing to mention about V-Synth is that it has an absolutely brilliant interface. One of my favorite digital synths ever.
Mine has recently had some kind of breakdown, just out of the blue it goes into a loop of changing patches and just freaking out, no idea what has gone wrong, tried a factory reset but no difference.
@@lardosiandying internal battery maybe?
@@swancakes would that be a symptom of a battery issue, thanks.
@@lardosian sounds like it. every digital synth I’ve owned (Roland, Yamaha) either lost patch memory or started acting wonky. simple repair, maybe worth talking to a tech to get their opinion.
@@swancakes Thanks, will look into it, it's a huge motherboard inside it, I wouldnt have a clue where to start.
I have a novation drumstation that's a bit wonky as well, might need a battery also!
Loving these videos. As far as "elitism", I love seeing these amazing instruments in the hands of someone who knows how to use them.
One of the most versatile digital synths, a true chameleon. The ability to timestretch and morph sounds in real-time gives you tons of sound design flexibility. Great demo!
I would to see more V-synth action on your channel when you have time! your demos were what made me purchase it ::) keep up the great vids
@@cuerampart2886 Thank you so much! I have 5 V-Synth videos on my channel, just search for V-Synth once there and they will show up. If I get time in future will be sure to post more. But of course, thank you to Matt for also showcasing the power of this exceptional synth.
Always a joy to listen and seeing u play! The last two were amazing! Big hugs from Argentina!
Yes, Matt! Spread some love for all the beautiful synths forgotten by history!
My dad has one of these from his days as a musician. Today I was messing around with some electronic music and he was so happy that Im dwelling into music that hes gifting me the synth. Super excited to start messing around on it
It's a great synth, I'm making House and Techno with it, can get great sounds out of it.
That's an absolutely awesome synth. Roland takes care of every little thing.
That reverse distorted guitar patch is what's Up!! 👌😎
Great playing and sounds man!!
Shit man, you just make any keyboard sounds really good
Wanyama Channel true.. if he plays cheap casio or yamaha 50$ from walmart.. will sounds great!
I'm agree! Matt, like other top musicians perfirmances so good, that any patches sounds really good. If I would play same tones, they would sound horrible 😫
Well that's just raised V-Synth prices... dammit 😭. "Dear Santa....".
AHAHAAA
Next up on eBay - "Matt Johnson Jamiroquai's ACTUAL V-Synth! Chance to own Jamiroquai musical history!!" - $8000
I guess Santa's just sold his reindeers to buy that V-Synth ;)
Pitty they are unreliable
@@dmomcilovic9185 They're not. Never failed! Never! What's the problem with yours?
After more than 15 years making electronic music i can safely say you' re an incredible keyboard player Matt. Thank you
Those were the days when Roland was really innovative ...
Enjoyed also this video of yours. :)
I love your playing Matt, thank you so much. I'm another lucky V-Synth XT owner. The built in samples, D-50 and vocoder are fantastic, and have just discovered can add samples from computer, downsampled to 8 bit.
I just received a Nord Modular G2 (same age as the V-Synth), and in terms of versatility and digital grit, I think it’s very impressive. By the way I love this channel, thank you Matt!
The original V synth was one of the few times i was an early adopter of the tech. The v1 software wasn't the best; the filters had audible stepping and there was anomalies in the thing in general, including some lacklustre sounds out of the box.
Some months later, Roland did an OS revision, which fixed a lot of things (except the multitimbrality mentioned in the manual, which never materialised) and it became a beauty. I used it on all sorts of things, from library stuff, to pop bits. The sequencer in it is fun, and useful too.
Thank you for uploading this. It makes me harken for one again.
Hey Matt, thanks for all the videos you post. I can’t play at all but just love the sound of synthesisers. It’s great to hear all of these instruments in this format!!
Wow this is just amazing! You sir are a true musical genius and a gentleman! Be blessed and thank you for everything ! Peace x
You should livestream your jamming sessions, im sure a lot of people would tune into this
I definetly would👍
So would I ! Even without drums
Recently got the vsynth and I'm happy it's a sound of its own and that's why I bought it. the D-beam the Time Trip pad are very interesting. I love how simple it is to edit the sounds. I love how it looks like a d50 tank!
True. For every recognized hardware classic there is at least one synth that was a gem in it's own but never got the recognition it deserved. Ever heard of the Technics WSA? Like most 90ties virtual modelling synths (Yamaha VL1, Korg Prophecy / Z1). It was so far ahead hardly anybody got it. After these acoustic modeling ventures the V-synth was the only next conceptual step ahead and only now it has been surpassed by the Waldorf Quantum, I suppose. Real breakthroughs at best seem to happen once in a decade.
This is my new favorite channel
A man who loves his equipment and who knows how to use it! 👍🏻
Love the Alesis andromeda A6 too.. rich sounds indeed. And true analogue. Peculiar thing this but I still have the Vsynth however sold the A6 about 10 years ago
Both were used regularly in the studio and on most tracks together but the music I produced was a little harder.
I bought them both at roughly the same time in 2001 after seeing them demo’d in Miami ( winter music conference ) I,later saw you using the A6 at a Manchester gig in 2008 I think
Great job Matt
awesome expressiveness and funky soul.
Would love to see you and Katsunori Ujiie of musicktrackjp do a duet. Two of the best synth players I've ever seen
Beautiful expressive musicianship brings out all the colors of the VSynth! Well done.
Always love to hear your videos. Many keyboardist out there but you’ve got the touch!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Had mine for about 20 years now. The key action is the best I’ve used. With my D50 and vocoder cards…it’s a keeper.
When I fantasise about being a keyboard player - this is what it sounds like.
Love the black A6...looks amazing and sounds even better!
You're a true inspiration, I can just sit and watch your videos non stop!
so crazy! i was just looking into buying one of these last month bc of its crazy sampling sound design, guess this seals the deal then.
Finally, somebody that know how to work the Roland V Synth.
Never had either of these, but great sounds! I always fancied the andromeda. Love the videos and great playing!!
05:26 that sound😮😮😮
imagining seeing earth from space.
soundtrack of the gods.
thx matt
Don’t forget the D50 and Vocoder add-on cards as well! I use mine with the arpeggiator and touch pad to do “On the Run”. Easier to program than most digital-screen synths. The action is also good, although I feel guilty using it as a MIDI controller. Nice video, man. Off to dig mine out.
I will NEVER sell mine, nor the vocal modeling and D-50 cards. Nothing sounds like it and nothing can mangle or magically transform samples like it can. Can cover so many bases, but you're right about the encoding - does something very special to the sound - makes simple noises come across as forlorn or lonely - or massive and weirdly organic.
Very sweet demo my friend. The V-Synth for me is the sound of the Namlook / Move D albums! What stunning textures this instrument can make! Thanks :D
Yer V Synth's a chunky, gritty sounding thing. Love that sort of Harpsichord/EP sound around 11.10, sweet!
I think you have a synth habit my man. That Alesis is pretty badass too.
Man, with your playing you can make any synth sound good.
something that “cuts through the juice” so well put! That’s why I love my prophet8
this and the gt is 2 of the coolest synths ever. really good video. thanks!
Im in love with this little piece at 10:48 it sounds like a underground level in a videogame with allot going on in it but also not haha good work
Always been fascinated by Roland’s vari-phrase thing. To me the rest of the synths capabilities are just a bonus.
It’s definitely made the list!
beautiful soundscapes, beautiful playing
Always prized the Alesis Andromeda A6. Love your videos.
Another amazing video! I love your seemingly impromptu funk/soul/groove abilities on the keyboards!
Wow those two synths were made for each other!
man you got me tingling around the 5min mark...those sounds!!
Matt..I was just going to figure out who you were,because I loved the keys from PArliament,Jamiroquai,and Zero 7.You're like the first guy to rock out the VSynth,instead of just sitting on a patch,and not really getting busy with the sampling engine.I got hooked with your band since "Emergency On Planet Earth',and I was just blown away..
Sparks fly at 10:23 Funky like nine cans of shaving powder
I am hearing some old ultravox and simple minds sounds from the 80s and its bringing back some great memories. Now I know how they got that sound great playing great video thank you.
I knew this synth was going to be a classic the first time I saw it 2 decades ago. It has its own character and it sounds great in its own way. I have never owned one but I will soon or later for sure. It is on my list.
I purchased a V synth in 2005. Amazing !
A really impressive synth. Nice to fiddle with soundscaping as live performance.
Nice demo & enjoy 🤠
Such ghostly mysterious goodness around the 5 minute mark!
Some how I don't think it would sound as good with my hands playing it. :D
Love these videos, thanks for this Matt.
Love your black A6
My hero Richard Barbieri used this keyboard throughout porcupine tree, that patch at 6:30 sounds like something he would use haha. Need Matt Johnson, moody jazz fusion record now though!
Thanks I love Richard Barbieri, amazing sounds!
A sonic Joy as always Matt. The V Synth was an interesting concept and one that few mastered much like the old Ensoniq VFX
Great video! I really like that you talk about the character of the synth in relation to the encoding - it's such a weird process that back in the day was revolutionary, but the more I play with mine, the more I think that the sound it generates is akin to coveted sound of 12 bit samplers.
Yeah I know what you mean
Wow! that really sounds incredible man.
6:35 -- love this section -- like a film noir sountrack!
Superb sounds amazingly played. And you right the V-synth is been under loved when came out! I always regretted that I couldn’t afford it at that time.
Love your music, TNKS!
I love the Vsynth! I have the 5u rack version (Vsynth XT), which still has the color touchscreen and most of the knobs. It also has a killer D50 emulation and a great vocoder built in. It's especially good at vocal sounds and pads. Frankly, I thought that the Vsynth in your demo blew away the Alesis, making it sound boring, one-dimensional and old fashioned. Which it is.
All digitals are undervalued now. The Vsynth (and Yamaha EX-5) are going to go up soon. Mark my words.
There's a LOT of hate for the V-synth. I own one. Love it. Not sure why most anywhere you read you'll find 'VA engine is average". Then again, hating Roland is some right of passage LOL. I wish Roland would get back to these kinds of boards.
Hi Matt
Always a pleasure to hear your clips
I wait with anticipation what you will do next..
Could you do a demo with the A6 Andromeda
I have seen you use it on previous gigs
Of these two synths the one I'm glad I own is the Andromeda. I'm all for cool grainy low fi digitalness. I have an Emax 1 and an ESQ1. I know old digitals and analogs are a different story, but here the Andromeda is just upstaging the V Synth in every way. Oh yeah, very cool look on the Black Andy. Those leds probably really pop!
Came to check the synth, stayed for the music and awesome skills. Great job man.
Thinking about to buy a used one and watching a couple of demos and yours is THE TOP TOP
Awesome, I've wanted one of these for years, still have a JP8000 though, great music and synth skills 👌
One of those “to the grave” synths for me for sure.👍
Never heard the A6 sound so warm...wow
A6 and V-Synth... hah.. lovely!
Hey Matt. So cool. Your reverse distorded guitar is AWESOME. Well done :) one of the best deep lead I heard.
Magnificent 👌😘
I own an Andromeda A6 that I love but the V Synth sounds really gorgeous
You have these 2 in perfect harmony! Didnt recognise the A6 with the dark faceplate, thought it was the Novation Peak!!
Best reason I ever heard of for buying an Andromeda: to keep company to the V-Synth :-)))
PLEASE make a proper video about the Andromeda A6, it's becoming my absolute dream synth and there's way too little out there on them of good quality. :)
Matt- Will you be able to compile the best of your RUclips synth sessions as a proper mixed/mastered album release on itunes or bandcamp? This is fantastic stuff! Thanks again for sharing your vintage keys collection/talent/skills/knowledge/etc. with the world.
Thanks!
One of my favourite synths!
Love Your Playing
VSynth and A6 both underrated.
Not really, just take at ebay prices. They are both very expensive. I own both and would never sell either,both of these are classics and have a unique character. Cheers!
Came here for the synths... stayed for the incredible playing!
pleaseeeeeee make a solo project full of this stuff!!
I’m lucky enough to have a V-Synth XT (with the D-50 expansion card) in my collection. Underestimated as you say :) Almost as rare as my Fizmo, with the same kind of digital edge.
Funkadelic my man ....just funkadelicious. 😎
So i buy the keyboard cause you made it sound amazing but i play like crap!! lol Great review thanks Matt!
I just got a V-Synth a couple of months ago. It really can do things no other synth can.
Beautiful
V-Synths are not cheap on Ebay or anywhere else.
Yeah those prices are Virtual Insanity.
@@hostnik777 fair play
I only paid $530 usd at a pawn shop for mine back in 2014. Perfect condition. (Yes, I know that price is not the norm)
Yeah but they aren't 8k like the moog
@@emnigmamachine don't have to be either
Wow. The Andromeda it's fantastic. Lovely Pad ;-)
Mate...we are back at it, Yes please
Goddamn. Incredible again :-) as one dude said in an earlier video.. this is my meditation for sure. I'm grinning like a Cheshire on my commute. And that is an achievement as anyone who communt3s will know :-D
Awesome demo! I've always seen the V as a stabby lead-centric synth, but it does pads really well too.