Fargo’s Frenzie
Composed entirely of hardware synths in my studio collection, including a Yamaha MM6, Yamaha YTP-320, Roland D-5 and Casio CTK-650. No VST synths, with the exception of a simple kick drum from Monster Drums VST. I thought this was going to be a simple session… no fussing around with VSTs, just all readily accessible hardware keys within reach. But this experiment turned into a nightmare when I tried to route MIDI to and from, so I could have the flexibility to use quantization. The MIDI routing created so many more problems than I’d expected. But I must admit, the end result sounded pretty good. Will I try this approach again? Probably not.
A Windy Day in Whisperville
Made with a collection of MuLab sounds, some controlled by BlueArp VST, as well as sounds from BBC Symphony Orchestra (Spitfire Audio), Fluid Soundfont, OB-Xd VST and MonsterDrums.
The Freakin’ Pen is Blue!
Started out with a custom auto-accompaniment built from several layered arps. Instruments from MuLab, SynthMaster Player, Syntronik, Monster Drums, PG-8X and an old Casio CTK-650.
Snappy the Turtle
Made with IK Multimedia Syntronic, Audio Damage Tattoo Percussion Synthesizer, KV331 Audio Synthmaster Player, a smattering of samples and assundry MuLab presets.
Cybertronic Starlust
A hard-pumping pop track built from auto-accompaniment sequences from a vintage Korg i3 Workstation sandwiched into a collection of modern VSTs.
Voyager 66
A decidedly 80’s anthemic synth-rock blaster with a catchy melody and uplifting spirit.
Elkasampler E-19
An up-tempo tune made from samples recorded from the Elka E-19 organ, with a little modern interlude sandwiched in.
Pyroplastic Heartbeat
A driving beat provided by the Yamaha MM6 auto accompaniment, with a stack of studio synths on the melodies along with a smattering of VSTs thrown in.
Jolly Jig of the Organ Grinder
Auto-accompaniment on a Yamaha YPT-320 with a stack of synths providing a perky melody.
The Eurotech Aztek Choir at Olympus
Pumping auto-accompanied supplied by the Yamaha MM6 with a synth brass chorus melody and chill vibraphone verses.
