ESQ-1 Cassette Patches Demos (Int V2.0)

The original cassette demo I loaded into my Ensoniq ESQ-1's sequencer after a 28 year break. This cassette was purchased with the synthesizer way back in July 1987. It was written by Doug Nestler. https://soundcloud.com/douglasnestler

Note that what you hear is the ESQ-1 actually physically playing the original factory voices “live” (also loaded in from the same cassette tape) in January 2015 via its on board 8 track sequencer – the audio was captured directly into a Saffire 6 USB Audio Interface from the ESQ-1’s stereo audio outputs, recorded  using Reason (7.1). A PCM Wave file was rendered of the finished recording, which was then converted into an MP3 using Goldwave.

In 1987 this was pretty sensational, as it was the first time you could hear so many different voices being played at the same time from one unit.

The demo sequences come backed up on an audio cassette and you load the sounds and sequences from the cassette into the synth. I loaded it up last night having not heard it for nearly thirty years. It's amazing it still works. Enjoy! 

The Classic ESQ-1 patches used: BASS 1.0, PLKBRS, MIAMIW, KICK, KICK+SIMS, REED, PIANO1, MRIMBA, 3TRUMS, BOTTLS, BNDBEL, 2 COOL, WAVBEL and SYNLED.

Recorded into Reason 7.1 and converted to mp3.

ESQ-1 is a discontinued product of Ensoniq Corporation. Rights remain property of all respective holders.

ESQ - 1 Cassette Demo Song (FREE DOWNLOAD)

A Sound Demo for the ESQ-1 Internal Banks [Int Banks V2.0] re-sampled by Neil Paddock of http://www.howtoprogramdrums.com/

The first ten patches of the complete 40 patch set (in the same order as the original ESQ-1 Bank 1) are: 

BANK 1 (Patches 01-10)

01 PIANO 1 - Bright Piano
02 MRIMBA - Marimba
03 HORN3T - bright synthy horn section
04 BO STR - Excellent orchestral string sound
05 DIGPNO - Thicker sounding electric / digital piano
06 WAVBEL - Bell - makes a surprisingly good lead
07 ORGAN - Sounds like a Hammond B3 organ
08 ANABRS - Essential synth brass - a classic patch
09 VELBAS - Classic digital slap bass - totally awesome!
10 'AIR' - Classic 80's synth choir sound

Catch up with all the latest ESQ-1 patch sets for Kontakt, sfz compatible samplers and Reason here:

https://neilpaddock.selz.com/categories/synth---ensoniq-esq-1

The Kontakt/sfz pack containing eleven patches from Int V2.0 can be downloaded for FREE from Bedroom Producers Blog.

http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2015/02/11/free-ensoniq-esq-1-cassette-sample-pack-neil-paddock-part-1/

ESQ-1 Patches Demo Int V2.0 (01 - 10)

A Sound Demo for the ESQ-1 Internal Banks [Int Banks V2.0] re-sampled by Neil Paddock of howtoprogramdrums.com

BANK 2 (Patches 11-20)

11 BOTTLS - bright bell type sound
12 ORCBEL- realistic orchestral bell
13 REED - synthesized saxophone - interesting!
14 2 COOL- Cool, flutey sound
15 BNDBEL - Like it suggests, a 'bendy' bell sound
16 BASS 1.0 - A nice fruity bass guitar sound
17 BASIC - A very basic synth sound
18 GONG 1 - an expressive and explosive gong
19 ANSYN1 - Synth string sound, nice with arpeggiator
20 "EOWW" - An aggressive lead sound

Catch up with all the latest ESQ-1 patch sets for Kontakt, sfz compatible samplers and Reason here:

https://neilpaddock.selz.com/categories/synth---ensoniq-esq-1

ESQ-1 Patches Demo Int V2.0 (11 - 20)

A Sound Demo for the ESQ-1 Internal Banks [Int Banks V2.0] re-sampled by Neil Paddock of howtoprogramdrums.com

This is BANK 3 - as per our Reason Refill's Demo Song 3.

BANK 3 (Patches 21-30)

21 PIANO 2 - Thicker Piano
22 ELEPNO - A warm and bright electric piano
23 SYNLED - Essential monophonic lead, arpeggiator sound - a total classic!
24 PLKBRS - Nice synth brass for bass and arpeggiator
25 ISLAND - Carribean drums
26 ICYORG - Fairground organ
27 3TRUMS - Standard Synth Brass Section
28 FUZGTR - a reedy sound -
29 CELLOS - More strings - a little deeper - nice with arpeggiator
30 TEETH - A punchy piano

Catch up with all the latest ESQ-1 patch sets for Kontakt, sfz compatible samplers and Reason here:

https://neilpaddock.selz.com/categories/synth---ensoniq-esq-1

ESQ-1 Patches Demo Int V2.0 (21 - 30)

A Sound Demo for the ESQ-1 Internal Banks [Int Banks V2.0] re-sampled by Neil Paddock of howtoprogramdrums.com

NB. The order of these patches corresponds to the Reason REFILL only, and not the Kontakt/sfz patch sets.

This is BANK 4

BANK 4 (Patches 31-40)

31 TRIAGL - Light flutey solo sound (makes a good monophonic lead)
32 MIAMIW - Another great arpeggiator synth sound (like Jan Hammer's Miami Vice)
33 AFTGLO - A dreamy bell sound
34 PNOSTR - Blended piano and strings - great with reverb
35 KALMBA - Kalimba
36 BL PNO - Superb bright DX7 style electric piano
37 GOBELL - a bright metallic bell sound
38 4XFADE - Dreamy bells
39 KICK - Simmons Electronic Drums
40 K+SIMS - Simmons Electronic Drums

Catch up with all the latest ESQ-1 patch sets for Kontakt, sfz compatible samplers and Reason here:

https://neilpaddock.selz.com/categories/synth---ensoniq-esq-1

Note: these patches are available in a different order for Kontakt and sfz compatible samplers in 3 different Parts. Please refer to the individual descriptions at the link above to see exactly what you are downloading. Thank you.

ESQ-1 Patches Demo Int V2.0 (31 - 40)

Featuring the Neil Paddock ESQ - 1 Cassette SFZ patches.

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Dangerous Hills [Instrumental] - Free Download

Heroes (David Bowie Cover)

I covered this magnificent song as a tribute to David Bowie, following his death a few days ago. No infringement of copyright is intended, all the rights belong to the owners and I am not profiting by publishing. I sang, played and recorded all instruments in my home studio. Everything is played on real instruments except the drums (VST plug-in).

J'ai repris cette sublime chanson comme hommage à David Bowie, suite à son décès il y a quelques jours. Tout a été enregistré en home studio sur de vrais instruments excepté la batterie (instrument VST).

[COVER] David Bowie - Space Oddity

World type groove/instrumental created entirely in Reason 6. Artwork by: Saskia van Schagen (daughter of https://soundcloud.com/bastiaan-kooman)

Miles at the End

Idk how to clasify this track, one of the weirdest things I've done, hope you like it, just music!

Sigil

James Paddock - Adrenaline in the blood (Reav remix)

An orchestral soundtrack attempt which started like an orchestration practice.

Made in Cubase 6.5 using 5 instances of Miroslav Philharmonik (not fully loaded), 1 Sonik Synth 2 and 1 Retrologue.

Evil's coming

Free DD-5 Reboot pack not currently available due to selz closing down! Wav files, samples and rex loops 
https://
Click the "Buy" button. It's FREE to download.

If you would like to receive 150 free full midi drum tracks then check out this link:
http://www.howtoprogramdrums.com/?p=2867

Here's all 30 of the pre-programmed patterns from the Yamaha DD-5 Drum Machine. Recorded into a Focusrite Saffire USB 6 and Reason 6.5.2 with a single guitar lead.

Look out for a soon to be released DD-5 software emulation at http://howtoprogramdrums.com using this loop, chopped up into smaller wav files and rex files, and the individually sampled sounds. Subscribe to the RSS feed to be notified when available. You can subscribe by clicking on the link below and clicking the "Subscribe" button when it pops up.:

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A popular thing to do with these nowadays is "circuit bending" - bolting on additional electronic gubbins to the old unit to make the original sounds distorted. 

This one is as it would have been when new - with no circuit bending whatsoever.

There is a demo on YouTube of a similar machine at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4aqw1JPm2A

The manual in PDF format is available from:
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/pdf/emi/english/port/DD5E.PDF

If you would like to receive 150 free full midi drum tracks then check out this link:
http://www.howtoprogramdrums.com/150-free-midi-drum-tracks-by-james-paddock/

Yamaha DD-5 Demo Patterns

A collaboration between myself and Tom Pritchard. All synths and the main song structure are by Tom Pritchard, with additional arrangement, drums & percussion, guitars, vocals and atmosphere by myself.

I'd been put off of collaborations for a while as I always ended up getting stalled when working on something, either through lethargy or just not feeling where the idea was going. I figured it was about time I had another crack at it, and last year asked Tom if he'd be interested in working on something together. He already had a rough song idea to work with, so he sent that over and I did my thing with it and we bounced it back and forth a few times until we ended up with this.

Download link is in WAV format, if you'd prefer an MP3 then please use this link.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9860948/CollabMP3/Contrails.mp3

Adam Fielding & Tom Pritchard - Contrails

Neil Paddock is a multi instrumentalist and songwriter. 

Selz stuff is on (neilpaddock.gumroad.com) now.

ESQ-1 Patches Demo Int V2.0 (01 - 10)

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