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The cheapest MIDI home-studio of 1988
Take an Atari ST, 4 budget synths from 1988, and spend months seeing how far they can go - all while staring at a black-and-white CRT! I took me over a year to make this given most of the equipment was DOA and keeping in mind there's another part coming later this year.
Massive thanks to mu:zines and archive.org for their incredible collections. This led me to all the cheapest gear that people were actually using back in the day. Thanks also to all those I reached out to who verified most of the findings and gave me amazing insights to the gear of the day.
Gear used: Atari 520ST (mostly), Roland MT-100, Yamaha MusicStation PSS-580, Kawai K1, Yamaha EMT-10, Dr T MIDI Recording Studio, Cubase 1.5 and Rotel mini system.
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Atari's Sound and finding your first synth
02:40 - Synth - Yamaha MusicStation PSS-580
05:02 - Atari - DR T's MIDI Recording Studio (demo)
08:32 - DEMO - MusicStation & Monitor
11:13 - Synth - MT-32 Intro
14:00 - Atari - Cubase 1.5 (demo)
17:56 - DEMO - MT-32 Solo & Polyphony discussion
19:52 - Synth - Kawai K1 Intro
21:50 - Synth - Kawai programming and MIDI assign
23:12 - DEMO - Kawai K1 and Guitar Jam
26:00 - DEMO - Yamaha EMT-10 + MT-32
27:45 - Conclusion and End tune (demo on the Kawai K1)
Please do not copy this entire video to your own channel without permission. Using 45 or 60 seconds as a quote (fairuse, etc) is fine. I'd love to see your video if you are making similar content, @CTRIX64 on twit :-)
LGR video on MT-32 : ua-cam.com/video/JiZOxUhQj10/v-deo.html
Lestyn demos Roland: ua-cam.com/video/NcFmyAf43co/v-deo.html
Finally, don't be fooled by the badge, the Atari is an ST520 not an STe - we'll explore this more in part 2 when I open up the case!
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Відео

BASIC in 2020 - DIY microcomputer w/ early 90's graphics - Colour MaxiMite 2 (build/test)
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I've coded BASIC since I was 5 : C64 then QBASIC then VB - so when a sub-100USD boot-to-BASIC touting 16-bit graphics appeared, I decided to build one (aka 5) from beta plans. Anyone who struggled with QBASIC on a 386 or AMOS on an Amiga and just wished it was faster (without poke commands) will probably love this box. It seems promising for late 80's / early 90's sprite based games (like Turtl...
MaxiMite Colour 1 - BASIC Kit Computer (pre-upgrade)
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5 years later... I finally got around to building my Maximite BASIC minicomputer! I've coded BASIC since I was 6, so a DIY kit seemed like fun. I didn't plan on putting this on UA-cam, but a few people showed interest - and then (spoiler alert) a wild announcement came along just as I was making the final fixes.
Amiga Samplers (technical) - FutureSound / Master Sound / Stereo Master
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A technical look at 2 cheap Amiga 8-bit samplers from MicroDeal - in comparison to an earlier FutureSound model. What was the included software like? Was it usable?! Plus technical issues and sound comparisons. This is part 1 of 3. (Later parts will look at the high quality offerings!)
Amiga Samplers : Budget dance music in 1990
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An Amiga 500, Stereo Master and handful of $1 records from a 1990 Sunday market: Can we make a dance track on a budget home computer? Of course! Back when big-name dance tunes required big-budget-gear, a secondhand Amiga let you take the first steps to making a dance-floor banger.
Syntax Demoparty - 2019 Wild Compo (Full cap)
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(Times for entries below) Filmed by Aday. I guess we're kinda known as the loose-units of the demoscene down here in Oz! Our Wild compo is "anything goes" which sometimes leads to super planned entries, but a lot of the time it's just fun creative entries put together the week before or at the party. It's also long been a launch pad for issues of Commodore 64 Vandalism News Diskmag. This isn't ...
disasterarea - DOS Demo - Equinox (2019)
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Dos 6.22 Demo for Pentium 1 / GUS. 1st @ Syntaxparty 2019. Code by bananaboy & sh0ck Music by cTrix GFX by darkowl & sh0ck.
DefleMask Instrument Tutorial - Sega Genesis / Megadrive FM Sound (part 1 of 3)
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Full guide to making FM instruments for the Sega Megadrive / Genesis. Uses Deflemask for Desktop but the theory is the same for all platforms. (with Spanish Subtitles thanks to Pixel Guy!)
cTrix - Sega Genesis / Megadrive - 2019 - Live (dark) experimental show w/ surround viz
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Track list below. 1 x Sega Genesis (NTSC) using the inbuilt FM audio chip. 6 x new dark tunes created for Digital Underground Fest. Performing from a 27C322 EPROM cart (for fun!) and audio from the Sega headphone socket into reverb / EQ. Composed in deflemask. More experimental than my usual - but don't worry - more dance tunes are coming; I just needed a break! Live viz across 5 projectors (Ma...
RetroPlug VSTi - Beta Launch (Gameboy Emulator VSTi)
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Tommitytom, developer of RetroPlug, has a chat and demonstrates the new VSTi plugin (under development). RetroPlug is designed to host mGB / LSDJ in an emulation session with full ArduinoBoy compatibility. What does this mean? It means you can test your sets and manage your tunes easily in emulation within a DAW, but break out the real hardware (and write real SAV files for carts) for shows! Re...
32kb EXE file music - cTrix & Pselodux - "0 bytes left"
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Writing music to fit into a 32kb Windows EXE file. Run the file, get the music. An over 1400:1 compression ratio to the PCM audio it generates. ctrix.net slash 32kb if ya want the exe! Greets to Sesse of Excess Moondreamers for the base synth code
IOCaste - cTrix & krion & a.god (Atari 2600 Demo - Pal - Real Hardware Capture)
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Our Winning entry for the Oldskool coding comp at Flashback Demoparty 2019. Atari 2600 unexpanded - 128bytes of RAM, 32kb bank-switched cart. Captured from Real Hardware. More info at: medium.com/@peterbudziszewski3/iocaste-physics-routine-1f86570cdc63 cTrix^Disasterarea - Music / Design Krion^Onslaught - Code / Design A.god - Scrolling Graphic
Gameboy vs Tape. Recording lo-fi digital with an analogue 8-track studio (w/ dot.ay)
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Take 5 original Gameboys and record them using 1960s - 1980s recording tech. Will it fail or succeed? This is a mini documentary about mixing the harshest of digital bass music with the smoothest of analogue. Credits: Filmed by cTrix 2019, music by dot.ay, recorded at Sound Recordings (Castlemaine, Australia), also ft. TFATFJ (aka Warwick). Eugene Notes: Filmed on a Canon EOS-R w/ Tamaron 24-70...
Syntax Demoparty 2018 - Oldskool Graphics Comp
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By request, the Oldskool / pixelling graphics compo from the Sunday of Syntax Demoparty. A quieter, but great recovery afternoon! All but the first graphic are live from a C64 breadbin model via SVideo. (BG music Fear of Dark and Sleep Creature for a moment at 1 minute!) Results were: 1. #19 83 pts 64 DISCO BISCUITS - RELOAD^ Defame 2. #15 71 pts FOXYLADY - Duce of Extend 3. #18 63 pts Skycity ...
Roland PMA-5 - "Pocket" touchscreen Sequencer - Mid 1990's era
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The final track is at 9:12 (from line input w/ slight mastering) This is a (crazy) pocket sequencer that runs on 6 AA batteries and has full MIDI I/O! I decided to see what I could make on it using nothing but itself (as it's recommended to plug an "external keyboard" into it) I attempted something with more of a modern electronic tip as it does have the GS sound set meaning extra drums, extra ...
Teledildonix live at Square Sounds Melbourne 2018 [whole show] [renoise tracker]
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Teledildonix live at Square Sounds Melbourne 2018 [whole show] [renoise tracker]
Elektron Digitakt - Live House techno Jam - cTrix
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Elektron Digitakt - Live House techno Jam - cTrix
cTrix Live @ Magfest (PART 2) - Dreamtastic (Amiga) / TrainTracked (DMG) / You & I (Amiga)
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cTrix Live @ Magfest (PART 2) - Dreamtastic (Amiga) / TrainTracked (DMG) / You & I (Amiga)
Amiga Protracker MOD (in PC build) - Work in Progress track!
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Amiga Protracker MOD (in PC build) - Work in Progress track!
cTrix Amiga & Monosynth live - FoD Hopeless Romantic and Synthwave (MagFest 2017 Part 1)
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cTrix Amiga & Monosynth live - FoD Hopeless Romantic and Synthwave (MagFest 2017 Part 1)
cTrix - Live at Workers Club - Wednesday 16th Nov 2016 (Amiga 600)
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cTrix - Live at Workers Club - Wednesday 16th Nov 2016 (Amiga 600)
Sega Saturn CD - Cracked after 20 years
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Sega Saturn CD - Cracked after 20 years
GameFace - 2xAA vs J3WEL - Commentary Version (by request!)
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GameFace - 2xAA vs J3WEL - Commentary Version (by request!)
cTrix - Reach for the Stars (Full track & studio session)
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cTrix - Reach for the Stars (Full track & studio session)
SwAussie - Moose Brigade - Syntax Demoparty 2015 (MSDOS)
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SwAussie - Moose Brigade - Syntax Demoparty 2015 (MSDOS)
Disaster Area - BOOM! - Syntax Demoparty 2015 (MSDOS)
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Disaster Area - BOOM! - Syntax Demoparty 2015 (MSDOS)
cTrix - SNES vs Megadrive - 2015 Tour Update
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cTrix - SNES vs Megadrive - 2015 Tour Update
T-Rex in the Vectrex - Defame / Disaster Area - Flashback Demoparty 2015
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T-Rex in the Vectrex - Defame / Disaster Area - Flashback Demoparty 2015
Disaster Area "Gagrakacka Mind Zones" - Amiga 500 Demo (Flashback 2015)
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Disaster Area "Gagrakacka Mind Zones" - Amiga 500 Demo (Flashback 2015)
cTrix - Vector Lyf - Vectrex Tune 2015
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cTrix - Vector Lyf - Vectrex Tune 2015

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @raggersragnarsson6255
    @raggersragnarsson6255 17 годин тому

    Thank you for keeping the Amiga alive.

  • @tommykruesofficial
    @tommykruesofficial 18 годин тому

    I'll Be honest i feel like making a modern day clone of the Future Sound Sampler would be cool with some little tweak's. For example I am curious to know what adding something like a cinemeg transformer into the circuit, I'm no electronic engineer but just curious i feel like you could add some extra warmth on the way in. But Yeah Think that would be cool, Also i just absolutely love the look of the Amiga and Atari Computer's the whole Keyboard and Machine in one just looks so cool. Would love to have one custom made for modern day production.

  • @cassio1209
    @cassio1209 20 годин тому

    I still have and use an Atari 1040 with Cubase , in 2024 ! (Despite of having a Mac Mini and latest Protoools version)

  • @inceptional
    @inceptional 6 днів тому

    What happened to the SNES demo scene. I don't think I've seen anything for it in a long time. :(

  • @lemlemlem5282
    @lemlemlem5282 8 днів тому

    You're easily of the best music tech UA-camrs. Very clearly put a lot of time and consideration into it. Honestly, it's very professional. Easily broadcastable (if tv was still a thing) Also the tunes are wicked

  • @Ramblah808
    @Ramblah808 9 днів тому

    This nust have cost a small fortune but money well spent! One of the best things I've seen in my life.

  • @tommykruesofficial
    @tommykruesofficial 10 днів тому

    Just a thought but i'm guessing Kawai especially at that time was really trying to cut cost while delivering quality. So my guess is the massive double page ad might have been cheaper in that particular edition of the mag as opposed to like the Video Game mags or something. Just a guess but yeah classic synth either way.

  • @michellemateos7975
    @michellemateos7975 15 днів тому

    what Yamaha synth it is?

  • @DoctorAtomTNT
    @DoctorAtomTNT 16 днів тому

    I would,love toplay that MOD file in my old PC

  • @sikodo_official
    @sikodo_official 16 днів тому

    I didn't know Andy Kaufman still makes videos on UA-cam

  • @deathsyrup
    @deathsyrup 16 днів тому

    The Akai is immortal

  • @10p6
    @10p6 18 днів тому

    Awesome. Brings back old memories. Now I want to dig my Falcon out. :-)

  • @benharyo
    @benharyo 20 днів тому

    hey..I had the PSS680 when I was younger 🎼🙋‍♂

  • @johneymute
    @johneymute 21 день тому

    ‘It distorbs the sound in many interesting ways it actually gives it that gritty,aestatic feel to it,it actually colors the sound a bit’ Well i don’t like that muffled correlated sound of most snes games as they also could sound dry because of all that cutting & stretching all those samples because most developers just tried hard to fit all samples within 64KB ram🥲 That doesn’t mean that i don’t like this music composition, it’s amezing, but am actually very disappointed that game magazines and nintendo services claimed that super audio sounded like CD quality,, well the right sentence should,ve be ‘muffled dry cd quality audio’ because that’s what it really.

  • @ynocoolnamesleft
    @ynocoolnamesleft 21 день тому

    this guy must have incredible concentration

  • @DeadCat-42
    @DeadCat-42 22 дні тому

    I still have my Atari St, I have both the color and bw monitors.

  • @lampwizard4871
    @lampwizard4871 23 дні тому

    Can you review the AMIGO VSTi?? I love this video i come back alot

  • @cheeseballer_
    @cheeseballer_ 26 днів тому

    This is siiiiiick

  • @Karaffka
    @Karaffka 27 днів тому

    PART 2 AAAAAAHHHHHH

  • @wobogoat3379
    @wobogoat3379 28 днів тому

    Wow. Whatca fun to watch. And what an amount of information in the video. Thanks

  • @BarbieChaite
    @BarbieChaite 29 днів тому

    you're rich to have all that gear

  • @aussiejuju
    @aussiejuju 29 днів тому

    Absolute gold mate, love it! 🙂

  • @Jukestar
    @Jukestar Місяць тому

    I feel like I've watched this video more than I have some movies.

  • @Jukestar
    @Jukestar Місяць тому

    I missed these kind of videos back in my time of watching 8-bit Keys. Glad to see these!

  • @daviddyer3543
    @daviddyer3543 Місяць тому

    Featuring Coldcut when they did house music...that was years before they made Atomic Moog 2000 (which used some 'old school' sounding drums, bass and guitars, etc).

  • @Joe-ot5bo
    @Joe-ot5bo Місяць тому

    this is a banger. Incredible video.

  • @SnazzyBoxx
    @SnazzyBoxx Місяць тому

    Please make more of these kind of videos , perhaps like replicating the popular sounds in songs of each year of the 90’s or something like that. Thanks for your hard work

  • @IvarFritjofHansen
    @IvarFritjofHansen Місяць тому

    How the master pro add efx into the song made on atari? to give life to the song

  • @johnsmyth3281
    @johnsmyth3281 Місяць тому

    yamaha 400 connected to amiga 1200, 600, 500+ or pc, how do i do it?

  • @johnsmyth3281
    @johnsmyth3281 Місяць тому

    can I run the same with a Amiga 600, 1200 or 500, 500+ ???

  • @johnsmyth3281
    @johnsmyth3281 Місяць тому

    Can I do it with a Yammaha PSR 400?

  • @yomancardenas
    @yomancardenas Місяць тому

    excelent video !! Do you have an soundcloud or spotify channel with those midi music ?

  • @dubdoodle7191
    @dubdoodle7191 Місяць тому

    Are you related to Andy Kaufman ? You got a striking resemblance

  • @mashuu1117
    @mashuu1117 Місяць тому

    Superbly made video!

  • @lukebussey5218
    @lukebussey5218 Місяць тому

    Brilliant

  • @UNIjoy
    @UNIjoy Місяць тому

    You've got a nice setup there, and cool tracks too! Remember spending countless hours patiently going through cassettes in an attempt to get a rare solo sound that could be then used in a tracker module. As for looping, in later years Digi Booster Pro allowed ping-pong loops that made it considerably easier to achieve a nearly seamless effect. :)

  • @DuranMediaSolutions
    @DuranMediaSolutions Місяць тому

    Great video!! I used a software called Megalo Sound.

  • @G-KART
    @G-KART Місяць тому

    BLOODY FIST ✊🏻 hardcore made on that

  • @GameAdmin90
    @GameAdmin90 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this explanation The music of the 80's and 90's is number 1 and will remain so, especially the music of the 90's ( It is originally a mixture of the music of the 60's and 70's + the technology available in the 80's and 90's , which brought us a very prosperous and wonderful period of musical art..) At that time, with old resources and difficult methods, producers were able to create wonderful artistic masterpieces, except in dance, hip-hop, RnB, or pop music... While today we have the best and easiest technology to produce music, we no longer hear effective music Rather, we are listening to tons of stupid sound effects and we no longer see good music producers Rather, they just put a synthesizer in and then fill it with stupid effects Even drum beats, we no longer listen to drum beats, but rather very stupid things, unfortunately. Perhaps the new generation of followers will not understand my words or will oppose me

  • @noobish
    @noobish Місяць тому

    Dude i wish my usb turntable worked, i could be doing this with renoise

  • @JuanRodriguez-rb6zm
    @JuanRodriguez-rb6zm Місяць тому

    Karsten Obarski picture goes hard as fuck with his little gold chain

  • @JuanRodriguez-rb6zm
    @JuanRodriguez-rb6zm Місяць тому

    This is amazing! Thank you

  • @denkt
    @denkt Місяць тому

    Which sound used for 1:25?

  • @DexrexxMedia
    @DexrexxMedia Місяць тому

    bro i cant stop watching this its like cheese... I... WANT... MORE...

  • @brettknoss486
    @brettknoss486 Місяць тому

    I'd like to know more about the Roland disc. Was it a digital recording format? How was it used?

  • @FocusedLogos
    @FocusedLogos Місяць тому

    I genuinely appreciate what this guy does… seriously thank you😢❤

  • @FIBONICITY
    @FIBONICITY 2 місяці тому

    5pin into audio interface usb to reaper?

  • @RamonSmits
    @RamonSmits 2 місяці тому

    Nice video. Samples were used with trackers. I remember sampling and than using them in protracker and later with octamer together with a midi in/out

  • @MiguelSilvaX
    @MiguelSilvaX 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this peace of art and history video. Love the vibe and brings back good memories.. Also makes me sad because I had made a few musics on Octamed and A1200 that went lost because the transition from 880k flopies to HDD and PC's... didn't remember to keep those after many years of throwing away the floppys from the past.. and now I wanted to show my 14yo son (that is learning guitar) what I did when I was his age back then.. In a later time with Amiga I also explored 14bit experimental music sampling using 2 8 bit channels (with different volumes) for each stereo output channel and had converted a few music CD's to MP2 (Mpeg Audio Layer 2 - yes it was just 7 times smaller than CD but sounded very good with a 14bit output on Amiga). PS: can you imagine in a scify future where you have converted yourself to a digital form (basically your brain runnning in a virtual machine) and be able to play with all those things from childhood using emulators (that are already available in software) but you'll have all the time in the world to go there and play whenever you want and instantly share it with your friends and family ascendants or descendants... :)

  • @pierrenagonio1120
    @pierrenagonio1120 2 місяці тому

    Amigo Sampler VST is there. I know U know about it :)