RetroSound

You know, I’m always a bit shy when it comes to appearing in music videos. I’d rather be behind the camera than in front of it. But personality is becoming increasingly important, especially on YouTube. The solution has come about as if by a twist of fate. ✨
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4 days ago | [YT] | 135

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Step back into the golden age of analog synthesizers with this original retro-inspired demo track by RetroSound.

Created using the legendary Roland JX-3P synthesizer and the iconic Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus, this piece captures the unmistakable sound of the 1980s—lush analog pads, classic synth leads, warm basses, and vintage vocoder vocals.

The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhm-s...

6 days ago | [YT] | 163

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The E-MU Emulator II played an important role in the sound of 80s electronic music, delivering the unique sampled textures, rich pads, and distinctive character that defined the era. This cover pays tribute to the iconic synthpop style of Depeche Mode while adding my own interpretation.
Released in 1984, the E-MU Emulator II became one of the most iconic sampling instruments of the 80s, famous for its unique sound and use in electronic and synthpop productions.

If you love Depeche Mode, vintage synthesizers, E-MU Emulator II sounds, 80s electronic music, and authentic synth recreations, enjoy this tribute and feel free to subscribe for more classic synth covers.

New video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5EeZ...

1 week ago | [YT] | 197

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Discover the sounds and demos of the legendary Roland SR-JV80-04 Vintage Synth Expansion Board, one of the most sought-after expansion cards for the Roland JV and JD series synthesizers. In this video, we take a look at the sounds and vintage demos songs that made this expansion board a favorite among synth enthusiasts. The SR-JV80-04 Vintage Synth expansion features a carefully curated collection of classic analog and digital waveforms and patches inspired by iconic synthesizers from the 1970s and 1980s including Oberheim, PPG, Roland, Korg and analog stringmachines. Whether you're producing synthwave, electronic music, ambient soundscapes, cinematic scores, or classic dance tracks, this board delivers timeless vintage tones.
new video online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJJSC...

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 89

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The Polivoks was developed in the Soviet Union in the early 1980s and became famous for its aggressive character, distinctive multimode filter, and raw analog sound. Originally designed as a compact alternative to Western synthesizers, it later became a cult instrument among musicians and synthesizer enthusiasts around the world.
New video online 🎹🙌

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 132

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Rest in Peace Vladimir Kuzmin. ✨
What a great and kind man. We had many interesting conversations in the last 20 years.

Polivoks playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe...

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 210

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Step into the lush, atmospheric world of Summer Madness by Kool & The Gang and discover how its iconic textures can be recreated using classic analog instruments. In this recreation, we focus on the essential ingredients that define the track's unmistakable character: the expressive lead sound of the ARP Odyssey, the warm and soulful Rhodes electric piano, and the rich ARP ensemble strings (ARP QUADRA) that float effortlessly through the mix.
the new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Tv8...

1 month ago | [YT] | 99

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Experience the legendary sounds of the Korg Wavestation, one of the most innovative synthesizers ever created. In this video, we take a look of the iconic wave sequencing, vector synthesis, evolving pads, atmospheric textures, and unique digital soundscapes that made the Wavestation a milestone in synthesizer history.

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

1 month ago | [YT] | 136

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Experience the legendary sound of the Oberheim Matrix-1000 analog synthesizer.
This synthwave demo track by RetroSound showcases warm vintage pads, deep basses, lush textures and classic 80s analog character.

I think, the Oberheim Matrix-1000 is one of the most underrated analog synth modules ever made, featuring authentic Oberheim sound with powerful modulation and rich vintage tones. Perfect for synthwave, ambient, cinematic music and retro electronic production.
The new demo track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caOJy...

1 month ago | [YT] | 155

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The legendary Kawai K5000 — one of the most advanced and unique digital synthesizers of the 1990s.

Released by Kawai Musical Instruments in 1996, the K5000 series became famous for bringing true additive synthesis into a hardware synthesizer with an incredibly deep sound engine and expressive realtime control.

Unlike traditional subtractive synths, the K5000 builds sounds from up to 128 individual harmonics, allowing for evolving textures, shimmering pads, vocal-like formants, metallic atmospheres, and complex cinematic soundscapes that still sound futuristic today.

One of its most iconic features is the powerful formant filter, capable of creating animated spectral movement and organic vocal-style timbres rarely heard in hardware synthesizers.

The K5000 was available in several versions including the K5000S, K5000R, and K5000W workstation, and over the years it has gained cult status among ambient artists, soundtrack composers, experimental musicians, and lovers of deep digital synthesis.
The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYX2G...

1 month ago | [YT] | 153