For only $10k and some change, you too can make 30 year old music! Seriously though, really great and informative video, and great track at the end. Very Marshall Jefferson-esque
Behringer: RD-8 $350 TD-3 $150/each MS-1 $330 Roland: JU-06A $400 Boss: DM-2W Analog Delay Waza Craft $150 (I have an old DM-3 lying around, but lots of delay options) Boss MT-2 Metal Zone $100 (may not need since TD-3 has distortion built in, lots of other distortions available too) Rd-8, 2 TD-3, MS-1, JU-06, both pedals...$1630. Assuming you have a controller laying around or just use the MS-1 keyboard to program the chords on the JU. Also entirely likely to find things used cheaper.
The magic of the "Roland System" on display, where triggering and connection between instruments, even completely disregarding MIDI, works across different generations, seamlessly and with perfect timing. It lends itself to a certain workflow where ideas develop fast, often with unexpected and pleasing results.
Oh yes! And the 808's timing is unique to it. You can see it on the grid, it's not 100% locked. Talking milliseconds, but it gives it a feel for sure, which gets passed onto other kit it's triggering. Love these machines.
Well produced videos, amazing gear, content with actual musicality and fantastically clear breakdowns of what’s going on - this is my new favourite channel.
After having a Virus kB as my only polysynth for about 18 years, and having been so proud of how much sonic territory it could cover, I grew increasingly uncomfortable with the fact that it was *simulated analog*. There was just something missing (a "soul" maybe?). Borrowing a Microbrute from a friend woke me up to the joys of hearing (perceiving) real voltages surging through real circuits. That was the setup. Then one day, a few years ago I decided to watch this video, not expecting too much from the Juno (being an overly-simplistic synth, compared to my Virus). But when Alex's hands first dropped onto those keys and the chords met my ears, I almost fell off my chair. I had no idea a simple synth could sound so beautiful. To this day (5 years later), I still rank it as my #1 favorite sound ever heard coming from a synth, in any song, video, demo, real life, etc
That chord is very very Larry heard style. very nice explanation . I'm a veteran prod. I have some of this gear & you've got me thinking of pulling it out,dusting it off & putting a few tracks together for a small project. God willing, I'm gonna do it. 📿 thanks for this inspiring video . Peace ✌
Great track! There’s something really satisfying about a steady 303 line with thick chord changes underneath it. Very informative and interesting video!
Thanks. Now I know why my DAW and all the add-on/plug-in instruments come with all those loops! You might say I was 'out of the loop' for quite a few years. ; )
I bought a couple of Jack Trax CDs, plus the House Sound of London compilation in about 1988, 89. Been hooked on this kind of stuff ever since: your track made me really nostalgic for this kind of music coming out of Detroit and Chicago, and of course, Kent (with Orbital). It really was my generations's version of punk, e.g., DIY music-making. Thank you for the really clear demo.
I don't often find electronic musicians who know theory. In fact a lot of good house, dnb, etc is created as a result of the lack of theory knowledge, so it can be quite atonal and clashing.
@@althejazzman funnily enough it was getting into synthesisers which made me want to finally learn theory and not just play notes off a sheet without knowing why, like I had done with my more traditional instruments.
Interesting how sounds that by themselves are a bit weedy work brilliantly in the mix. Reminds me of solo syndrome where perfecting tracks in solo mode results in a crap mix.
@@williamtopping You couldn't be closer to the truth. I'm just discovering this now. My mixes have been disastrous. Working on an old school underground house track, and messing around with this.
William Topping Can’t tell you guys enough how helpful that is to hear. I’ve also been finding myself mistakenly searching for “uber sounds” rather than complimentary ones that are in their own space sonically. I guess I should’ve understood this when learning about compression.
Meanwhile, I'm over here trying to make songs with an extremely overdriven distorted monosynth, and finding that the sounds are just too big to layer anything else with it. I may not be too bright, but at least my sounds are! :P Maybe some day I'll learn to stop doing this. But I swear, those feedback and distortion knobs are made of cocaine or something. I can't leave the damn things alone, even though I know I'll regret it later when I try to fit things into a mix.
Love my 303. Had been after one for a very long time, so treasure it. Would love to get my own 808 at some point, but there seems to be no tricks to find affordable ones. Too iconic I guess.
Another brilliant video. I'm getting into synths because I need a new alternative interest from my work, and it has always been a remote interest since my music teacher got a DX 7 in the 80s. Thanks very much for your videos, they're filling in knowledge, history and practical answers that would take a long time to acquire otherwise.
Cheers Woody. 909 was also used heavily, absolutely. It has a more aggressive sound and is an analogue / digital hybrid, so slightly different flavour. Both classics. 909 will appearing in a certain video very soon. ;)
The interesting thing about the Roland TR-808 is I just can't behind most of the sounds it has, but I end up using samples a lot to reinforce other ones. Need a boomy kick without a transient? Throw an 808 in there for the sub. Need a noisy snare that doesn't have much of a transient? Throw an 808 snare in there. To me, the biggest thing about the 808 was the hats...not so much the sound, but how the machine handled them.
Yes totally. People even use the 808 kick and tune it to make bass lines. The charm and usefulness is because it occupies an area that other kit doesn't, as you were saying.
@@AlexBallMusic Even I don't use anything else sampled from an 808 (Sometimes I use Simmons samples instead, just depends), I almost always use 808 hats. I try to use other Hi-Hats, but even if the rest of the drums are completely different, I always come back to 808 hats.
Absolutely. It does the basics so well. I was reading that the 6/60 have the same VCA, VCF and envelope IC chips as the Jupiter 8. So certainly not cheap parts. And then there's _that_ chorus. :)
But it's homegrown epic. By the people and for the people. It's so underground and cheap and doable, but it's also the pinnacle of the art of the possible... Good stuff, man...
Nostalgia overload! I used to own these beasts circa 20 years ago! Now I make do with a Volcas and a TT303. Still great fun though. Thanks for the vid, subscribed :-)
Firt rithm with it variations sounds similar to Vogue by Madonna. What incredibles machines, that look so old now, but they was essencials to create thousans of unforgettables hits from the eighties, not so long ago. Very interesting man!
For only $10k and some change, you too can make 30 year old music!
Seriously though, really great and informative video, and great track at the end. Very Marshall Jefferson-esque
Not now, with Behringers gear :)
funny how behringer remade most of these, and they sound great
More like $1,600 max.
Behringer:
RD-8 $350
TD-3 $150/each
MS-1 $330
Roland:
JU-06A $400
Boss:
DM-2W Analog Delay Waza Craft $150 (I have an old DM-3 lying around, but lots of delay options)
Boss MT-2 Metal Zone $100 (may not need since TD-3 has distortion built in, lots of other distortions available too)
Rd-8, 2 TD-3, MS-1, JU-06, both pedals...$1630. Assuming you have a controller laying around or just use the MS-1 keyboard to program the chords on the JU. Also entirely likely to find things used cheaper.
@@definitelynotafox6262 That's rough.
The magic of the "Roland System" on display, where triggering and connection between instruments, even completely disregarding MIDI, works across different generations, seamlessly and with perfect timing. It lends itself to a certain workflow where ideas develop fast, often with unexpected and pleasing results.
Oh yes! And the 808's timing is unique to it. You can see it on the grid, it's not 100% locked. Talking milliseconds, but it gives it a feel for sure, which gets passed onto other kit it's triggering.
Love these machines.
I loved this video! Thank you for your tips 🙏❤️
Man, thats so great - those sounds bring me back to my youth
Well produced videos, amazing gear, content with actual musicality and fantastically clear breakdowns of what’s going on - this is my new favourite channel.
Thank you.
Everytime I hear an 808 pattern (on it's own), I immediately flash to '19' by Paul Hardcastle. Love the machine.
Magic! The real music! 👍 go on!
It's a timeless sound!
Why aren’t you already the world best music producer ever?
Old school in new house.
Haha. Yes!
„My house is your house and your house is mine!“ 😉
Mi casa tu casa
It's far more frequent to see new house in old school
that intro song scratched my brain, in a good way!
After having a Virus kB as my only polysynth for about 18 years, and having been so proud of how much sonic territory it could cover, I grew increasingly uncomfortable with the fact that it was *simulated analog*. There was just something missing (a "soul" maybe?). Borrowing a Microbrute from a friend woke me up to the joys of hearing (perceiving) real voltages surging through real circuits. That was the setup. Then one day, a few years ago I decided to watch this video, not expecting too much from the Juno (being an overly-simplistic synth, compared to my Virus). But when Alex's hands first dropped onto those keys and the chords met my ears, I almost fell off my chair. I had no idea a simple synth could sound so beautiful. To this day (5 years later), I still rank it as my #1 favorite sound ever heard coming from a synth, in any song, video, demo, real life, etc
The simplicity of it all is it genius..love it.🙌🙌
Beautiful piece of music, great tutorial. Thank you!
Thanks :)
You are an incredibly talented musician, dont ever think otherwise
That chord is very very Larry heard style.
very nice explanation . I'm a veteran prod. I have some of this gear & you've got me thinking of pulling it out,dusting it off & putting a few tracks together for a small project. God willing, I'm gonna do it. 📿 thanks for this inspiring video . Peace ✌
Yes! Do it. It's what the gear was meant for. :)
@@AlexBallMusic probably about 122bpm....?
Take a check of me messing around with my mini weasel...
ruclips.net/video/O0MBcAB-KtA/видео.html
Great track! There’s something really satisfying about a steady 303 line with thick chord changes underneath it. Very informative and interesting video!
アシッドなのにポジティブで明るいトラックで最高です。
名機揃いの機材に囲まれてとても楽しそうです。
Thanks for keeping it alive, brother. You're doing God's work with all you've put up on YT, mate. Cheers from the land of Aus.
Reminded me of early orbital, nicely put together tune.
I absolutely love how worn the paint is on your 303. Super worn gear like that just makes me happy for some reason.
It shows that it's been used for making music. Same with worn guitar finishes.
Thanks. Now I know why my DAW and all the add-on/plug-in instruments come with all those loops!
You might say I was 'out of the loop' for quite a few years. ; )
I bought a couple of Jack Trax CDs, plus the House Sound of London compilation in about 1988, 89. Been hooked on this kind of stuff ever since: your track made me really nostalgic for this kind of music coming out of Detroit and Chicago, and of course, Kent (with Orbital). It really was my generations's version of punk, e.g., DIY music-making. Thank you for the really clear demo.
Yes, it's a great sound. So distinctive.
I also love all the drumbreak stuff with old vinyl samples. A whole other story.
Great sounds from classic tech. I used to own a 101 and a Juno 6. Bitterly regretting parting with them now.
It's really cool. I had 606,303,101,202 in the 80s. Thanks!!
This is brilliant! Is it just me or is anyone else humming along the melody from Belfast by the Orbital when he plays the Juno 6?
TheJimbothecat yes. That and Ultramarine at some point. Not sure which track though
It's rewarding that you have such excellent music theory even when creating electronic music.
Thanks. Yes, the theory is the universal constant when dipping in and out of different genres. Invaluable (at least I think so).
I don't often find electronic musicians who know theory. In fact a lot of good house, dnb, etc is created as a result of the lack of theory knowledge, so it can be quite atonal and clashing.
@@althejazzman funnily enough it was getting into synthesisers which made me want to finally learn theory and not just play notes off a sheet without knowing why, like I had done with my more traditional instruments.
Interesting how sounds that by themselves are a bit weedy work brilliantly in the mix. Reminds me of solo syndrome where perfecting tracks in solo mode results in a crap mix.
@@williamtopping You couldn't be closer to the truth. I'm just discovering this now. My mixes have been disastrous. Working on an old school underground house track, and messing around with this.
William Topping Can’t tell you guys enough how helpful that is to hear. I’ve also been finding myself mistakenly searching for “uber sounds” rather than complimentary ones that are in their own space sonically. I guess I should’ve understood this when learning about compression.
Meanwhile, I'm over here trying to make songs with an extremely overdriven distorted monosynth, and finding that the sounds are just too big to layer anything else with it. I may not be too bright, but at least my sounds are! :P
Maybe some day I'll learn to stop doing this. But I swear, those feedback and distortion knobs are made of cocaine or something. I can't leave the damn things alone, even though I know I'll regret it later when I try to fit things into a mix.
Old school Italian dream house, nice! X
Those Juno chords also give me an immediate Underworld vibe. Dreamy.
Jepp, that brightens my mood considerably. A little summer in the grey of February is just right! ;-)
Cheers Espen. We're weirdly having a warm snap in the UK. Out in t-shirts!
Aaaahhh! There we go! 😉❤️
303, only the original! It sounds so massive, so huge!
Again, great job!
Look at the wear on those knobs! That thing has been seriously played.
Love my 303. Had been after one for a very long time, so treasure it.
Would love to get my own 808 at some point, but there seems to be no tricks to find affordable ones. Too iconic I guess.
Never give up, follow your dreams (and needs) ... 😉
Lovely video. Instant Orbital vibe at the end.
Another brilliant video. I'm getting into synths because I need a new alternative interest from my work, and it has always been a remote interest since my music teacher got a DX 7 in the 80s. Thanks very much for your videos, they're filling in knowledge, history and practical answers that would take a long time to acquire otherwise.
Thanks for posting, one of the best / well explained tutorials I've seen on here.
Great work. Simple but catchy song.
Thanks. :)
Absolutely fantastic... great vibe on this one!
So rich...wish i was less enchanted by this sound and open minded but...what a sound
great vid...you make it look easy, thanks
F'ing beautiful!!! This shows you how great Roland instruments are!
Yes, the work together so well.
Brilliant! Thanks Alex. You've made my y morning.
Thanks!
Your videos inspired me to get into synths. It was your Roland video that really got me hyped!
What a gem of a find Alex ball :)
Love that track. Great sound.
well done fella......i came from that era . took ,me back with the kit
THANK YOU! Beautiful work!
Beautiful. Love it
Wow super cool!
I love Roland kit!
very smooth and goooood.
Fantastic made, as ever. Thanks for the great work for our community, Alex!
You too Rüdiger. I enjoy your uploads.
Congrats on the blue SH-101 btw!
Those Juno chords are bliss
I was actually able to somehow find a way to emulate the TR-303 tone on my Roland Juno DS! Amazing video!!
tnx for this! it was great to watch. i love all of your "how to videos".
Thanks for explaining what these iconic instruments can do! This is quickly becoming one of my absolute favorite channels!
Excellent little tutorial, takes me right back this suff, God I'm so old lol
You're only as old as the synth you feel. ;)
This track is a tune.
Thank you
That was epic, gotta try this
Man this is the first comment I’ve ever made and I gotta say this bangs. Best channel on RUclips.
Thanks!
Not for cookery
Loving the wear marks on the 303!
T Gin it’s called patina
HANKY BOSTIK thank you! That’s a fuckin great word. I must admit I had to google it. Never ashamed to learn.
Great tutorial, beautiful tune you did mate
What a great video!!
Recreating this setup with Roland boutique synths and a TR-8 😀
Great gear! Enjoyed this thanks
Great stuff reminds me of a tune I used to hear in the clubs in the early 90's, can't remember the name which is not surprising! 😎✌️
Frankie Knuckles - The Whistle Song
I love a bit of old skool house. The 808 is such a good drum machine too, very influential.
One word: UNDERWORLD!
Yes! I was getting some "Jumbo" vibes from this too.
clear mate telling it right straight great
love it love it love it
Great stuff Alex, I very much like your channel. Pure quality, highly enjoyable.
Thanks very much. :)
Haha love it - from someone who was doing it back in the day :)
Excellent! Love it!
You make great video and music ! 🇨🇭👋
Most excellent,sir! You're great with the ear worms!
Clicked so fast. Been making acid lately with a TB3, this is great
Great job. Lucky guy to have all this fab old kit in such great working order 😎
way to go alex, great music, i always thought the 909 was house, but your 808 rocks!
Cheers Woody. 909 was also used heavily, absolutely. It has a more aggressive sound and is an analogue / digital hybrid, so slightly different flavour. Both classics.
909 will appearing in a certain video very soon. ;)
Splendid
This is a solid tutorial brother.
Nice. 👍🏻 Thanks for being concise.
The interesting thing about the Roland TR-808 is I just can't behind most of the sounds it has, but I end up using samples a lot to reinforce other ones. Need a boomy kick without a transient? Throw an 808 in there for the sub. Need a noisy snare that doesn't have much of a transient? Throw an 808 snare in there. To me, the biggest thing about the 808 was the hats...not so much the sound, but how the machine handled them.
Yes totally. People even use the 808 kick and tune it to make bass lines.
The charm and usefulness is because it occupies an area that other kit doesn't, as you were saying.
@@AlexBallMusic Even I don't use anything else sampled from an 808 (Sometimes I use Simmons samples instead, just depends), I almost always use 808 hats. I try to use other Hi-Hats, but even if the rest of the drums are completely different, I always come back to 808 hats.
So good
beautiful track
sounds lovely
Roland is the dream
sooooo sick. great job man
Reminds me of something The Beloved would have made 😊
So awesome.. That Juno is fire!
Absolutely. It does the basics so well.
I was reading that the 6/60 have the same VCA, VCF and envelope IC chips as the Jupiter 8. So certainly not cheap parts.
And then there's _that_ chorus. :)
Very nice indeed.
But it's homegrown epic. By the people and for the people. It's so underground and cheap and doable, but it's also the pinnacle of the art of the possible... Good stuff, man...
Great channel! Great videos! Great comments! What more can you ask for a wintery grey morning?
Pff love it, i want all of these roland machines
Great vid for inspiration! thanks Alex!!
Nice gear, nice Song. :-)
Great video, man! Thanks a lot
Bloody brilliant!
Awesome track and tutorial, made me think of Orbital's Belfast :)
It is totally Belfast inspired.
Was totes gonna say the same! Great ninds, Amirite?
Nostalgia overload! I used to own these beasts circa 20 years ago! Now I make do with a Volcas and a TT303. Still great fun though.
Thanks for the vid, subscribed :-)
I actually tried to replicate your Juno preset on a vst, and to my surprise it sounded amazing
Great! Good to know.
GTG kwop 7?
@@undercooked6697 Say again?
@@alexturcani3234 I was wondering what vst you used...
@@undercooked6697 tal uno lx
Firt rithm with it variations sounds similar to Vogue by Madonna. What incredibles machines, that look so old now, but they was essencials to create thousans of unforgettables hits from the eighties, not so long ago. Very interesting man!
Beautiful sound.