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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.✌️

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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 days ago | [YT] | 77

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

1 week ago | [YT] | 186

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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...

1 week 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...

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 83

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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

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 465

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The E-MU Emax SE is a classic 12-bit sampling synthesizer from the mid-1980s made by E-MU Systems. It combines digital sampling with synthesizer-style sound shaping, making it more than just a playback sampler.

The SE (“Synthesis Enhanced”) version adds additive synthesis, allowing users to create sounds using harmonic oscillators in addition to sampled audio. The Emax SE features 8-voice polyphony, analog low-pass filters, envelopes, LFOs, and modulation options that give it a warm, characterful sound.

Its variable sample rate (roughly 10–42 kHz) and 12-bit resolution contribute to a distinctive vintage, slightly gritty tone that is still highly valued today. The instrument was widely used for pads, textures, drums, and experimental sounds.

Overall, the E-MU Emax SE is remembered as a hybrid sampler–synthesizer with a strong sonic identity, combining early digital technology with analog warmth, and remains popular among producers seeking classic 80s sampler character.

The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TcRk...

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 114

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Oberheim OB-X, Oberheim OB-Xa and Moog Taurus Countdown
This video features a Rush “Countdown” synthesizer recreation, exploring the vintage analog synth sounds that define the iconic sound of Rush during their early-80s progrock era.

new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8Qig...

1 month ago | [YT] | 91

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A bit provocative, but I'm curious.
Which synthesiser would you save first if your house was on fire? For me, it would be the Juno-60. No, it's not the most valuable, but it's my workhorse.
But life comes before material things, that's obvious.

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 99

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It's the first Thursday of the new year and there's a new video.
I hope you all had a good New Year's Eve. I wish you happiness and contentment. Believe in your dreams.
Today there's another cover song by Berlin. I really like the style of their first albums. Simple beats and melodies. That's what made New Wave what we like.

>>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOe2X...

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