Demo song using only the Roland D50

 
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Demo song using only the Roland D50

 ·  Posted: 10.04.2011 - 13:26  ·  #1
Here I am again!

I took some time to learn a bit more about programming my Roland D50, so I made a short tune using only the D50 and its built in effects:

http://www.youtube.com/user/kebunator
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The song was programmed/performed and recorded using Cubase SL. Most of the patches used are my own programs or variations on presets. Each instrument was recorded individually by multitracking. No plugins were used except for mild EQ on some tracks and a single-band limiter on the master track. The reverbs, delays and choruses heard are all D50's own effects. The video was later compiled showing how the various parts were played.

This is probably the warmest sounding digital synth I've ever encountered!
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 ·  Posted: 10.04.2011 - 13:47  ·  #2
You made me smile. :-)

This yet another great example that it's not the instrument(s), but true musicianship that counts. Well done! 👍
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 ·  Posted: 10.04.2011 - 14:11  ·  #3
That was cool, thank you.
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 ·  Posted: 10.04.2011 - 20:20  ·  #4
Kudos to your example of what is possible when a creative mind sets to work.

Nice patches and surely better than what I have heard most people do with that synth. The pitch bend lever allows for much more expression than the mod wheel ever had esp when emulating Indian bansuri flute soloing!

Your quote on warm digital synth hits home I just released a cd "Soniq Variants" which for the most part was done on digital synths and to my ears the ESQ1 sounds very warm!

Thanks for sharing!
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 ·  Posted: 11.04.2011 - 14:03  ·  #5
Thanks!

I like the D-50 bender, but the modulation is hard to control, it is almost like a switch (on/off). I prefer the bender on the newer Roland synths, since the modulation on those is much easier to control.
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 ·  Posted: 11.04.2011 - 20:38  ·  #6
Kebu, you are a real nerd! Looking forward to your next videos! :-)
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 ·  Posted: 11.04.2011 - 21:14  ·  #7
Yeah! Well done, this must be one of the best D50-only demo's I ever heard.
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 ·  Posted: 12.04.2011 - 09:23  ·  #8
Excellent! Roland should sign you 8)
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