Analogue Systems RS8000+200 and 310+400+500E demo1

[darkdominance911]

Nice!

[amphilex]

pretty cool, looks like the london underground map

[ZElTGElST]

Dear SQRSAW, thats incredibly organical analogic taste. Even with a quite simple notes sequence, it never get boring, but fascinating with the evolution of the sound.

Simply awe!

[mikeylikesit100]

Sorry to be so ignorant but could someone please explain to me exactly what this instrument is and what it does? I always see Jonny Greenwood using it so I was curious how it works.

[eyrewalk]

@mikeylikesit100 It is a modular synthesizer. It is a type of synthesizer in which everything is "manual". As I play guitar, I like to imagine a modular synth like a pedalboard. The oscillator module(s) is(are) like the guitar, it generates the original signal. The oscillator is often controlled by a keyboard (not used in this video) The oscillator is then connected to other "modules" with patch cables (hence why each "sound" is called a patch) which basically change the sound.

[eyrewalk]

@eyrewalk These are like different guitar pedals on a pedalboard. Sometimes, other modules such as sequencer modules are added to the signal chain to organise these sounds into sequences so a keyboard is not needed to control it. In modular synths, every patch must be connected manually. Modular synths were the first ever synths and were generally considered "impractical, giant, temperamental monsters" as far as live performance was concerned. 

[eyrewalk]

@eyrewalk Eventually, more portable, integrated synthesizers were created for easy accessibility in a live situation. In modern, portable synthesizers, many virtual patches are stored in the synth's memory to bypass the time and effort that it takes to create a patch. However, modular synths give the player much more control and freedom than any other types of synthesizers available and are often favoured by the discerning synthist.

[eyrewalk]

@eyrewalk Sorry about that, I got a bit carried away. Yeah, Jonny got me into modular synths as well (Radiohead are my favourite band). I have only just started learning about modular synths so if I am at all inaccurate, someone please correct me.

[doulos24]

whats the orange cable do?

[nowthatsatattoo]

A HUGE LiKE !

[preludebb]

perfekt!  ...thanks :-)

[Bahamutdordi]

How much has all that gear cost you?

[Bahamutdordi]

@Bahamutdordi ...approx?

[XYtoTheDoubleG]

are you using two sequencers on this beast!?

[TheComputerism]

Where did you learn how to use it?

[stefanwanigatunga23]

Ok, first of all this is amazing. I am a big radiohead fan. I have an epiphone dot series and have a few pedals that I really rock out to. I also have a Juno-D Synth. I haven't gotten into really sitting down and recording with it much, but when I have its been really fun. My question to you is...How does this synthesizer work? How do you create the sounds its playing on it? Get at me if you can, this is great though.

[vectorass]

How do you transpose the sequence? Thank you

[neilcage]

snare sounds ill!

[dustytretch]

the more i watch your videos, the more i lust over your rs8000 your playing is amazing.

anyway i was just wondering if i bought a analogue systems system £1000-2000

would i get my money back in 5 or so years, just wondering as there prices have gone up considerably since 2007, so thought i would get full resale value ?

[Shumooshi]

so, can anyone direct me to something to explain how this works with all the cables and stuff?

[lazymandoplayer]

@Shumooshi these machines are made out of seperate modules that perform particular functions such as oscillators, filters etc. the cables in a modular synth allow you to connect the modules any way you wish to generate a particular effect/sound. A patch is a combination of where the cables route the signals and how the knobs on the modules are set - try googling "analog synthesizer" or "modular synthesizer" for more details - hope that helps a bit

[KINZOisHERE]

@lazymandoplayer I think shumooshi got even more confused :)

but hey nice try :D

[TheTaylorMan32]

@Shumooshi Man, the cables direct what sound is doing what, and probably sending certain tones to certain effects and such.

[97036]

epic

[fahrigonzo]

VERY COOL

[garagecrap]

That's what I call electro music making!

[robotophobia]

is this contraption's usage so messy as it appears to be?

[genxtargetmarket]

Just connecting inputs & outputs... it ends up how it ends up.

[vomiol]

that is lovely

[Juanjolead]

hey but youneed to conect a computer or it generates the beats and tones?

[bytebender]

the synthesizer generates the sound, u need no computer.

[aidanday]

@Juanjolead Jesus fuck. Everybody is a noob at some point, but seriously. Would it kill you to google or even have a basic understanding of synthesis before you waste everybody's time with such an ignorant question?

[Juanjolead]

@aidanday I dont ask you to answer,,, someone kind could ,,thx

[MrSidMan]

True Techno... :D

[justwaving]

Excellent stuff

[laservius]

Very cool. I don't understand what's going on, but I like it.

[neandrewthal]

Very nice, Love it!

[justwaving]

Nice sounds, thats a gorgeous looking system you have

[hubbinzki]

Thats quite a bit of money you are tinkering with. I wish I had the funds to get some more modules for my set up.

[tjoemmx]

where can i get one of these?

[BanquetJersey]

Wow this is great - is this sequence from MIDI or is the AS Sequencer ? Also how many oscillators are you using here ?

I like the drum sounds you are getting here.

[SQRSAW]

Thanks! It's AS rs200 sequencer, and three oscillators.

[dkimcg]

Which module's coming in around at :45? It sounds kinda like the RS-120 comb filter. I think I see the sampler/delay in your rack... I want one... :)

Nice patch!

[SQRSAW]

It's rs310 Reverb/Chorus. >0:45

This is a wonderful module.

[causalidox]

very nice man!

[steveshort4steven]

whats the purpose of all the different patches. i mean what happens when you switch them up?

[hello45044]

They all go to the individual modular parts of the synthesizer. They take the sound from the oscillators to the filters to the oggleizators to everything else, with the sound getting different and more complete at each step.

[synth64]

fantastic!!

[SQRSAW]

Thank you for your comment!