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RetroSound Studio Tour: Classic Hardware Samplers from the 1980s

In this episode of RetroSound Studio, I explore legendary vintage hardware samplers that shaped early digital music production. From professional 8-bit and 12-bit studio machines to iconic toy sampling keyboards, these instruments defined the sound of 1980s electronic music, hip-hop, experimental, and synth-based production.

The new studio tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9pDq...

1 day ago | [YT] | 204

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RetroSound Studio Tour:
Legendary Digital & Hybrid Synthesizers of the 80s and early 90s

In this episode of RetroSound Studio, I explore classic digital synthesizers that revolutionized electronic music production during the 80s and early 90s.
From FM synthesis and wavetable synthesis to vector synthesis, PD synthesis, vitual analog and Roland’s LA synthesis, these instruments introduced a new generation of sound design and defined the sonic identity of an era.

The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekUH4...

1 week ago | [YT] | 162

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RetroSound Studio Tour
Classic Analog Polyphonic Synthesizers from the 1970s and 1980s
In this episode of RetroSound Studio Tour, I explore the sound, design, and history of legendary analog polyphonic synthesizers from the golden era of electronic music. These vintage poly synths defined the lush pads, warm brass sounds, and cinematic textures heard in synth-pop, progressive rock, disco, film scores, and early electronic music.

The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-15fd...

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 252

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RetroSound Studio Tour: Analog Monophonic/Duophonic Synthesizers
In this new episode, I showcase my monophonic analog synths such as the Minimoog, ARP Odyssey, Roland SH-101, Maxi-Korg, Sequential Circuits Pro-One, alongside Soviet and East German synthesizers like the Polivoks, Alisa 1377 and Vermona mono synths.

The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipxW5...

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 167

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I don't know if you've noticed, but YouTube has changed a lot in the last two years.

It's not so much the content itself that counts, but rather personality: who is the loudest, who is the most controversial, who uses clickbait titles, who looks the silliest on the thumbnail, etc. KI generated SEO tags for Google.

I know some very talented YouTubers who unfortunately have very low click rates. And I see YouTubers with a lot of trash content who have extremely high click rates. The YouTube algorithm promotes being loud.

YouTube tutorials advise you on how to adapt your YouTube channel to this. But I don't want to bend over backwards for click rates. I don't want to bend over backwards at all, even if it costs me a lot of clicks.

Everything in life has its time. But I've always only done what I wanted to do. And that's how it will stay. Thank you for your attention and I wish you a nice Sunday.✌️

3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 455

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Step inside RetroSound Studio for an in-depth studio tour focused on classic analog string machines from the golden era of the 70s and 80s.


In this video, I showcase my collection of vintage string synthesizers, legendary analog ensemble keyboards that shaped the sound of disco, prog rock, synth-pop, ambient, and early electronic music. These iconic instruments are known for their lush chorus effects, warm analog tone, and unmistakable vintage character.

The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHeZ...

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 79

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Many ask me: What is your worst synth?
Ok. The only thing in my studio that really sucks.⬇️

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 188

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RetroSound Studio Tour: The Drum Machines
In this studio tour, we showcase iconic rhythm machines including the Roland TR-808, TR-707, TR-606, Boss DR-55, Boss DR-110, Boss DR-220A, Boss DR-220E, Keio Minipops Junior, LinnDrum LM-2, Sequential Circuits Drumtraks, Korg KR-55B, Simmons SDS-8, and the rare Solton Programmer 24.
These vintage drum machines defined the sound of the 70s, 80s, and early 90s — from deep analog kicks and crunchy digital snares to iconic patterns still used in modern music production today. Every machine in this video is fully functional, synced, and used in real studio workflows.

The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iCJO...

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 86

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We’re diving into the Minimoog’s enduring legacy by dissecting its pivotal role in Sniff 'n' the Tears' "Drivers Seat," meticulously recreating the iconic lead and bass lines to demonstrate its timeless analog warmth.
The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cbff...

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 82

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On January 16, 2007 I signed up for YouTube.
I can't believe I've uploaded a video every week for 19 years.
It wasn't planned that way. Back then, YouTube was very small and there were only a few synthesizer demo videos. I missed that. So I started making short films myself. Today there are many synth channels and it keeps growing. Lots of entertainment, very professionally done and successful. My priority has always been different. I gave an insight into my work with synthesizers without putting myself in the foreground. That's why you rarely see me in the videos. The focus is on the synthesizers. It stays that way.
Thank you for your loyalty and for the many nice comments that reach me every week. I try to answer every comment.

The picture is from when it all began.

RetroSound Channel:
youtube.com/user/retrosound72

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 495