dear matt, as i recently discovered your channel one thing came abundantly clear.... make a whole, better yet a 3 piece album with you playing around like this on different synths, samplers, anything you want. and nobody else but you... you have such a nice balance between skills an soul. my hats off to you.
that's what i told him last time he uploaded...make an electronica album...program some drum loops and voila...an instant classic. everthing he plays is gold...i like what you said about skills and soul...very true!!
I’ve had my V Synth since it came out in 2003. It has such a great sound. No VST can match it. The effects are killer. Jay B has made some amazing patches for it too. Plus, you can load samples into it and tweak them that way too.
I'm agree! Matt, like other top musicians perfirmances so good, that any patches sounds really good. If I would play same tones, they would sound horrible 😫
PLEASE make a proper video about the Andromeda A6, it's becoming my absolute dream synth and there's way too little out there on them of good quality. :)
One of the most versatile digital synths, a true chameleon. The ability to timestretch and morph sounds in real-time gives you tons of sound design flexibility. Great demo!
@@cuerampart2886 Thank you so much! I have 5 V-Synth videos on my channel, just search for V-Synth once there and they will show up. If I get time in future will be sure to post more. But of course, thank you to Matt for also showcasing the power of this exceptional synth.
My hero Richard Barbieri used this keyboard throughout porcupine tree, that patch at 6:30 sounds like something he would use haha. Need Matt Johnson, moody jazz fusion record now though!
Got the vp9000 now love it, definitely as you say ‘strange in a good way’ tempted by the vsynth but just run out of space.🤦🏻 So have committed to getting deeper into the synthesis part of the ensoniq asr10 it’s so much deeper than the boom bap machine I thought it was ! I reckon you’d really dig the ‘trans waves’ possibilities getting great sounds out of it & if you can get the waveboy effects disk 👌 Would love to here what a real keys player could do with it 👍
Love the Alesis andromeda A6 too.. rich sounds indeed. And true analogue. Peculiar thing this but I still have the Vsynth however sold the A6 about 10 years ago Both were used regularly in the studio and on most tracks together but the music I produced was a little harder. I bought them both at roughly the same time in 2001 after seeing them demo’d in Miami ( winter music conference ) I,later saw you using the A6 at a Manchester gig in 2008 I think Great job Matt
I will NEVER sell mine, nor the vocal modeling and D-50 cards. Nothing sounds like it and nothing can mangle or magically transform samples like it can. Can cover so many bases, but you're right about the encoding - does something very special to the sound - makes simple noises come across as forlorn or lonely - or massive and weirdly organic.
True. For every recognized hardware classic there is at least one synth that was a gem in it's own but never got the recognition it deserved. Ever heard of the Technics WSA? Like most 90ties virtual modelling synths (Yamaha VL1, Korg Prophecy / Z1). It was so far ahead hardly anybody got it. After these acoustic modeling ventures the V-synth was the only next conceptual step ahead and only now it has been surpassed by the Waldorf Quantum, I suppose. Real breakthroughs at best seem to happen once in a decade.
Mine has recently had some kind of breakdown, just out of the blue it goes into a loop of changing patches and just freaking out, no idea what has gone wrong, tried a factory reset but no difference.
@@lardosian sounds like it. every digital synth I’ve owned (Roland, Yamaha) either lost patch memory or started acting wonky. simple repair, maybe worth talking to a tech to get their opinion.
@@swancakes Thanks, will look into it, it's a huge motherboard inside it, I wouldnt have a clue where to start. I have a novation drumstation that's a bit wonky as well, might need a battery also!
Recently got the vsynth and I'm happy it's a sound of its own and that's why I bought it. the D-beam the Time Trip pad are very interesting. I love how simple it is to edit the sounds. I love how it looks like a d50 tank!
I love your playing Matt, thank you so much. I'm another lucky V-Synth XT owner. The built in samples, D-50 and vocoder are fantastic, and have just discovered can add samples from computer, downsampled to 8 bit.
Don’t forget the D50 and Vocoder add-on cards as well! I use mine with the arpeggiator and touch pad to do “On the Run”. Easier to program than most digital-screen synths. The action is also good, although I feel guilty using it as a MIDI controller. Nice video, man. Off to dig mine out.
Hi Matt Always a pleasure to hear your clips I wait with anticipation what you will do next.. Could you do a demo with the A6 Andromeda I have seen you use it on previous gigs
Beautiful music, thanks for sharing. The sound of the synth reminds Jasper Van't Hoff in the album with Archie Shepp especially the song ''contracts''... But it was already before I heard the tune a sound seemingly familiar, does it have a name, a precise origin ? Of course I remember it too from the music of Jamiroquai. The sound seems alive (or human) in the beautiful 'Half the man'
I’m lucky enough to have a V-Synth XT (with the D-50 expansion card) in my collection. Underestimated as you say :) Almost as rare as my Fizmo, with the same kind of digital edge.
I had te original V-Synth and the GT. I didn't get into the GT as much as I thought I would... I think the original V-Synth just had better controls... IIRC GT had a weird tone/patch management system like Super JX where altering one sound could impact other patches.. Love the Vocoder actually... miss it for that.
Of these two synths the one I'm glad I own is the Andromeda. I'm all for cool grainy low fi digitalness. I have an Emax 1 and an ESQ1. I know old digitals and analogs are a different story, but here the Andromeda is just upstaging the V Synth in every way. Oh yeah, very cool look on the Black Andy. Those leds probably really pop!
I just received a Nord Modular G2 (same age as the V-Synth), and in terms of versatility and digital grit, I think it’s very impressive. By the way I love this channel, thank you Matt!
Matt- Will you be able to compile the best of your TH-cam synth sessions as a proper mixed/mastered album release on itunes or bandcamp? This is fantastic stuff! Thanks again for sharing your vintage keys collection/talent/skills/knowledge/etc. with the world.
My dad has one of these from his days as a musician. Today I was messing around with some electronic music and he was so happy that Im dwelling into music that hes gifting me the synth. Super excited to start messing around on it
The original V synth was one of the few times i was an early adopter of the tech. The v1 software wasn't the best; the filters had audible stepping and there was anomalies in the thing in general, including some lacklustre sounds out of the box. Some months later, Roland did an OS revision, which fixed a lot of things (except the multitimbrality mentioned in the manual, which never materialised) and it became a beauty. I used it on all sorts of things, from library stuff, to pop bits. The sequencer in it is fun, and useful too. Thank you for uploading this. It makes me harken for one again.
Not really, just take at ebay prices. They are both very expensive. I own both and would never sell either,both of these are classics and have a unique character. Cheers!
Transferring samples is a bit a pain in the *ss. But the V-synth ( I have the XT) is what I call an Exotic synth. I can make sounds out of this world...
I love the Vsynth! I have the 5u rack version (Vsynth XT), which still has the color touchscreen and most of the knobs. It also has a killer D50 emulation and a great vocoder built in. It's especially good at vocal sounds and pads. Frankly, I thought that the Vsynth in your demo blew away the Alesis, making it sound boring, one-dimensional and old fashioned. Which it is. All digitals are undervalued now. The Vsynth (and Yamaha EX-5) are going to go up soon. Mark my words.
There's a LOT of hate for the V-synth. I own one. Love it. Not sure why most anywhere you read you'll find 'VA engine is average". Then again, hating Roland is some right of passage LOL. I wish Roland would get back to these kinds of boards.
I signed to a major label in 1999. Two things I wish I had done with my advance money…….. 1. Invest in Apple …… a lot! 2. Buy an alesis andromeda. If I could find a flux capacitor I’d travel back and slap the shits from myself!
The value and awesomeness of the V-Synth is indeed undeniable, but I really wanted to ask something else: Where on Earth did you find that black Andromeda beauty? I believe it's worth its own video.. You realize of course that you are playing with around 10K euros under your fingertips in this one, don't you? Great stuff, great videos, great playing, thanks a lot!
This intro I could say is a homage to your contribution to Jamiroquai. Thank you for the inspiration for this piece I wrote for Street Fighter V “Zeku's Theme”: th-cam.com/video/twoOZHLFpiY/w-d-xo.html
Very nice work, must feel great to be a part of a legendary game like Street Fighter. I'm a big fan of Nobuo Uematsu by the way, i'm sure you are well aware of his works!
How do you crest 1 sounds or 3 sounds on to one key?? The manual is too complicated to understand on how to do my main question of how to make sounds on to one key? Pleas can you tell me how 2 do this
It's not a v synth GT, but I bough a V synth from my local guitar center for $600. The dude was LIVID when he realized it sells used for $1100, but I had already paid for it lol.
Goddamn. Incredible again :-) as one dude said in an earlier video.. this is my meditation for sure. I'm grinning like a Cheshire on my commute. And that is an achievement as anyone who communt3s will know :-D
dear matt, as i recently discovered your channel one thing came abundantly clear.... make a whole, better yet a 3 piece album with you playing around like this on different synths, samplers, anything you want. and nobody else but you... you have such a nice balance between skills an soul. my hats off to you.
It would come out sounding like Vangelis + Jean-michel Jarre + Stevie Wonder.
that's what i told him last time he uploaded...make an electronica album...program some drum loops and voila...an instant classic. everthing he plays is gold...i like what you said about skills and soul...very true!!
Yes, I certainly would pre order !
We are still waiting for the album @Matt ;-)
go to Spotify > type in Jamiroquai > Enjoy :)
Loving these videos. As far as "elitism", I love seeing these amazing instruments in the hands of someone who knows how to use them.
You should livestream your jamming sessions, im sure a lot of people would tune into this
I definetly would👍
So would I ! Even without drums
When I fantasise about being a keyboard player - this is what it sounds like.
Well that's just raised V-Synth prices... dammit 😭. "Dear Santa....".
AHAHAAA
Next up on eBay - "Matt Johnson Jamiroquai's ACTUAL V-Synth! Chance to own Jamiroquai musical history!!" - $8000
I guess Santa's just sold his reindeers to buy that V-Synth ;)
Pitty they are unreliable
@@dmomcilovic9185 They're not. Never failed! Never! What's the problem with yours?
I’ve had my V Synth since it came out in 2003. It has such a great sound. No VST can match it. The effects are killer. Jay B has made some amazing patches for it too. Plus, you can load samples into it and tweak them that way too.
Shit man, you just make any keyboard sounds really good
Wanyama Channel true.. if he plays cheap casio or yamaha 50$ from walmart.. will sounds great!
I'm agree! Matt, like other top musicians perfirmances so good, that any patches sounds really good. If I would play same tones, they would sound horrible 😫
Would love to see you and Katsunori Ujiie of musicktrackjp do a duet. Two of the best synth players I've ever seen
My buddy lives by the V-Synth. Hes been rocking his well over 10 years now. Great machine.
PLEASE make a proper video about the Andromeda A6, it's becoming my absolute dream synth and there's way too little out there on them of good quality. :)
So i buy the keyboard cause you made it sound amazing but i play like crap!! lol Great review thanks Matt!
I think you have a synth habit my man. That Alesis is pretty badass too.
That reverse distorted guitar patch is what's Up!! 👌😎
Great playing and sounds man!!
One of the most versatile digital synths, a true chameleon. The ability to timestretch and morph sounds in real-time gives you tons of sound design flexibility. Great demo!
I would to see more V-synth action on your channel when you have time! your demos were what made me purchase it ::) keep up the great vids
@@cuerampart2886 Thank you so much! I have 5 V-Synth videos on my channel, just search for V-Synth once there and they will show up. If I get time in future will be sure to post more. But of course, thank you to Matt for also showcasing the power of this exceptional synth.
Those were the days when Roland was really innovative ...
Enjoyed also this video of yours. :)
My hero Richard Barbieri used this keyboard throughout porcupine tree, that patch at 6:30 sounds like something he would use haha. Need Matt Johnson, moody jazz fusion record now though!
Thanks I love Richard Barbieri, amazing sounds!
Always a joy to listen and seeing u play! The last two were amazing! Big hugs from Argentina!
Got the vp9000 now love it, definitely as you say ‘strange in a good way’ tempted by the vsynth but just run out of space.🤦🏻
So have committed to getting deeper into the synthesis part of the ensoniq asr10 it’s so much deeper than the boom bap machine I thought it was !
I reckon you’d really dig the ‘trans waves’ possibilities getting great sounds out of it & if you can get the waveboy effects disk 👌
Would love to here what a real keys player could do with it 👍
That's an absolutely awesome synth. Roland takes care of every little thing.
pleaseeeeeee make a solo project full of this stuff!!
Love the Alesis andromeda A6 too.. rich sounds indeed. And true analogue. Peculiar thing this but I still have the Vsynth however sold the A6 about 10 years ago
Both were used regularly in the studio and on most tracks together but the music I produced was a little harder.
I bought them both at roughly the same time in 2001 after seeing them demo’d in Miami ( winter music conference ) I,later saw you using the A6 at a Manchester gig in 2008 I think
Great job Matt
I will NEVER sell mine, nor the vocal modeling and D-50 cards. Nothing sounds like it and nothing can mangle or magically transform samples like it can. Can cover so many bases, but you're right about the encoding - does something very special to the sound - makes simple noises come across as forlorn or lonely - or massive and weirdly organic.
Sparks fly at 10:23 Funky like nine cans of shaving powder
Yes, Matt! Spread some love for all the beautiful synths forgotten by history!
True. For every recognized hardware classic there is at least one synth that was a gem in it's own but never got the recognition it deserved. Ever heard of the Technics WSA? Like most 90ties virtual modelling synths (Yamaha VL1, Korg Prophecy / Z1). It was so far ahead hardly anybody got it. After these acoustic modeling ventures the V-synth was the only next conceptual step ahead and only now it has been surpassed by the Waldorf Quantum, I suppose. Real breakthroughs at best seem to happen once in a decade.
One thing to mention about V-Synth is that it has an absolutely brilliant interface. One of my favorite digital synths ever.
Mine has recently had some kind of breakdown, just out of the blue it goes into a loop of changing patches and just freaking out, no idea what has gone wrong, tried a factory reset but no difference.
@@lardosiandying internal battery maybe?
@@swancakes would that be a symptom of a battery issue, thanks.
@@lardosian sounds like it. every digital synth I’ve owned (Roland, Yamaha) either lost patch memory or started acting wonky. simple repair, maybe worth talking to a tech to get their opinion.
@@swancakes Thanks, will look into it, it's a huge motherboard inside it, I wouldnt have a clue where to start.
I have a novation drumstation that's a bit wonky as well, might need a battery also!
A6 and V-Synth... hah.. lovely!
V-Synths are not cheap on Ebay or anywhere else.
Yeah those prices are Virtual Insanity.
@@hostnik777 fair play
I only paid $530 usd at a pawn shop for mine back in 2014. Perfect condition. (Yes, I know that price is not the norm)
Yeah but they aren't 8k like the moog
@@emnigmamachine don't have to be either
Recently got the vsynth and I'm happy it's a sound of its own and that's why I bought it. the D-beam the Time Trip pad are very interesting. I love how simple it is to edit the sounds. I love how it looks like a d50 tank!
It is not the synth but how you play it. I own V-Synth GT and never sell it.
Dude i know its about the yamaha but the alesis... what the fuck
I love your playing Matt, thank you so much. I'm another lucky V-Synth XT owner. The built in samples, D-50 and vocoder are fantastic, and have just discovered can add samples from computer, downsampled to 8 bit.
Don’t forget the D50 and Vocoder add-on cards as well! I use mine with the arpeggiator and touch pad to do “On the Run”. Easier to program than most digital-screen synths. The action is also good, although I feel guilty using it as a MIDI controller. Nice video, man. Off to dig mine out.
Great synth, but most have problems with screen burn
Would u please show how u sample iin to the vsynth please I would like to see more
This is my new favorite channel
Mine's been in the loft for the past 5 years, I may just go and dig it out.....
Yer V Synth's a chunky, gritty sounding thing. Love that sort of Harpsichord/EP sound around 11.10, sweet!
Very sweet demo my friend. The V-Synth for me is the sound of the Namlook / Move D albums! What stunning textures this instrument can make! Thanks :D
Some how I don't think it would sound as good with my hands playing it. :D
Love these videos, thanks for this Matt.
Matt, when you're not to busy with Jamiroquai, you might make some music for a movie once...
Hi Matt
Always a pleasure to hear your clips
I wait with anticipation what you will do next..
Could you do a demo with the A6 Andromeda
I have seen you use it on previous gigs
Beautiful music, thanks for sharing. The sound of the synth reminds Jasper Van't Hoff in the album with Archie Shepp especially the song ''contracts''... But it was already before I heard the tune a sound seemingly familiar, does it have a name, a precise origin ?
Of course I remember it too from the music of Jamiroquai. The sound seems alive (or human) in the beautiful 'Half the man'
OOOOHHH FUCK MEEEEE TIME TO MAKE SOME GOOD SHIT
I’m lucky enough to have a V-Synth XT (with the D-50 expansion card) in my collection. Underestimated as you say :) Almost as rare as my Fizmo, with the same kind of digital edge.
After more than 15 years making electronic music i can safely say you' re an incredible keyboard player Matt. Thank you
A6 DEMOOOOOO
I had te original V-Synth and the GT. I didn't get into the GT as much as I thought I would... I think the original V-Synth just had better controls... IIRC GT had a weird tone/patch management system like Super JX where altering one sound could impact other patches.. Love the Vocoder actually... miss it for that.
Always prized the Alesis Andromeda A6. Love your videos.
so crazy! i was just looking into buying one of these last month bc of its crazy sampling sound design, guess this seals the deal then.
Owned one but would rather have Andromeda below...the one that got away...so far
The A6 has a lot of components that seem to fail.
Had some serious firmware flaws but still a monster.
Of these two synths the one I'm glad I own is the Andromeda. I'm all for cool grainy low fi digitalness. I have an Emax 1 and an ESQ1. I know old digitals and analogs are a different story, but here the Andromeda is just upstaging the V Synth in every way. Oh yeah, very cool look on the Black Andy. Those leds probably really pop!
05:26 that sound😮😮😮
imagining seeing earth from space.
soundtrack of the gods.
thx matt
I just received a Nord Modular G2 (same age as the V-Synth), and in terms of versatility and digital grit, I think it’s very impressive. By the way I love this channel, thank you Matt!
Matt- Will you be able to compile the best of your TH-cam synth sessions as a proper mixed/mastered album release on itunes or bandcamp? This is fantastic stuff! Thanks again for sharing your vintage keys collection/talent/skills/knowledge/etc. with the world.
Thanks!
Never had either of these, but great sounds! I always fancied the andromeda. Love the videos and great playing!!
Finally, somebody that know how to work the Roland V Synth.
My dad has one of these from his days as a musician. Today I was messing around with some electronic music and he was so happy that Im dwelling into music that hes gifting me the synth. Super excited to start messing around on it
It's a great synth, I'm making House and Techno with it, can get great sounds out of it.
The original V synth was one of the few times i was an early adopter of the tech. The v1 software wasn't the best; the filters had audible stepping and there was anomalies in the thing in general, including some lacklustre sounds out of the box.
Some months later, Roland did an OS revision, which fixed a lot of things (except the multitimbrality mentioned in the manual, which never materialised) and it became a beauty. I used it on all sorts of things, from library stuff, to pop bits. The sequencer in it is fun, and useful too.
Thank you for uploading this. It makes me harken for one again.
Im in love with this little piece at 10:48 it sounds like a underground level in a videogame with allot going on in it but also not haha good work
VSynth and A6 both underrated.
Not really, just take at ebay prices. They are both very expensive. I own both and would never sell either,both of these are classics and have a unique character. Cheers!
I have one. I thought I'd like it more than I did, but then again, I'm not able to do the things you can on it. Hopefully one day...
Had mine for about 20 years now. The key action is the best I’ve used. With my D50 and vocoder cards…it’s a keeper.
Very cool. Like was said below, you should do some film scores - give vangelis a run for his money !
Unique and full off character yes. Like that thing.
A really impressive synth. Nice to fiddle with soundscaping as live performance.
Nice demo & enjoy 🤠
A man who loves his equipment and who knows how to use it! 👍🏻
Transferring samples is a bit a pain in the *ss. But the V-synth ( I have the XT) is what I call an Exotic synth. I can make sounds out of this world...
Such ghostly mysterious goodness around the 5 minute mark!
"cheap on ebay" quickly looks....................£1580 to £3K erm no then
Extremly good pads....
Wow. The Andromeda it's fantastic. Lovely Pad ;-)
I love the Vsynth! I have the 5u rack version (Vsynth XT), which still has the color touchscreen and most of the knobs. It also has a killer D50 emulation and a great vocoder built in. It's especially good at vocal sounds and pads. Frankly, I thought that the Vsynth in your demo blew away the Alesis, making it sound boring, one-dimensional and old fashioned. Which it is.
All digitals are undervalued now. The Vsynth (and Yamaha EX-5) are going to go up soon. Mark my words.
There's a LOT of hate for the V-synth. I own one. Love it. Not sure why most anywhere you read you'll find 'VA engine is average". Then again, hating Roland is some right of passage LOL. I wish Roland would get back to these kinds of boards.
Now regretting selling my V Synth along time ago .
I signed to a major label in 1999. Two things I wish I had done with my advance money……..
1. Invest in Apple …… a lot!
2. Buy an alesis andromeda.
If I could find a flux capacitor I’d travel back and slap the shits from myself!
Nice!!! I play your vids for some inspiration. You coax out great sounds from your synths. I went and checked your latest album. XLNT.
Wow those two synths were made for each other!
Love your black A6
ARP ODISSEY Mark 1
ARP OMNI
SOLINA
POLIMOOG
SYNTEX
OBERHEIM OB 8
MELLOTRON MARK VI
ecc ......
Tutto il resto è noia.....
Magnificent 👌😘
Wooow
10:23 - reminds me "Bubba'n'Stix" game from 90s :)
Never heard the A6 sound so warm...wow
Wow this is just amazing! You sir are a true musical genius and a gentleman! Be blessed and thank you for everything ! Peace x
can you please do a video covering the andromeda - would love to know your thoughts on her.
The value and awesomeness of the V-Synth is indeed undeniable, but I really wanted to ask something else: Where on Earth did you find that black Andromeda beauty? I believe it's worth its own video.. You realize of course that you are playing with around 10K euros under your fingertips in this one, don't you? Great stuff, great videos, great playing, thanks a lot!
RANDY JUDAH TALK 🎼❤️
awesome expressiveness and funky soul.
Not bad. Thanks
che brutto
Always loved your work with Jamiroquai. I think you inspired me on some of my works for Street Fighter V, Zeku's Theme. :)
This intro I could say is a homage to your contribution to Jamiroquai. Thank you for the inspiration for this piece I wrote for Street Fighter V “Zeku's Theme”: th-cam.com/video/twoOZHLFpiY/w-d-xo.html
Very nice work, must feel great to be a part of a legendary game like Street Fighter. I'm a big fan of Nobuo Uematsu by the way, i'm sure you are well aware of his works!
Awesome, I've wanted one of these for years, still have a JP8000 though, great music and synth skills 👌
How do you crest 1 sounds or 3 sounds on to one key?? The manual is too complicated to understand on how to do my main question of how to make sounds on to one key? Pleas can you tell me how 2 do this
Best reason I ever heard of for buying an Andromeda: to keep company to the V-Synth :-)))
Always love to hear your videos. Many keyboardist out there but you’ve got the touch!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You have these 2 in perfect harmony! Didnt recognise the A6 with the dark faceplate, thought it was the Novation Peak!!
A sonic Joy as always Matt. The V Synth was an interesting concept and one that few mastered much like the old Ensoniq VFX
It's not a v synth GT, but I bough a V synth from my local guitar center for $600. The dude was LIVID when he realized it sells used for $1100, but I had already paid for it lol.
Goddamn. Incredible again :-) as one dude said in an earlier video.. this is my meditation for sure. I'm grinning like a Cheshire on my commute. And that is an achievement as anyone who communt3s will know :-D
Shit, was going to sell mine with both cards and a PG1000.......nevermind.