The No-Synths-used, Synthesizer-sounding track: This track is a bit of an experiment, I tried to make a "synth" track using no actual synthesizers.  
Its just a rough demo to see if it was possible to make something genuinely sounding like real synthesizers on guitars, using synth effect pedal(s) as opposed to a slightly synth-esque guitar track,

Therefore, there were no synthesizers used to make this track, simply an electric guitar and a bass and effects pedals, admittedly the main one used is a Synthesizer effect pedal...

So, I'm using a new synth effect pedal from BOSS; the SY-1 which costs £175 - a new low price-point for guitar-synth technology. It is literally a guitar pedal there is no special pickup for the guitar or bass and no MIDI conversion, it simply seems to process guitars and basses to make them sound like synthesizers (and organs) - even polyphonic ones.

This track uses the BOSS SY-1 pedal with a bass to create the bass  register sequence and also with a guitar to create a string synth sound in the higher registers. 
One negative about the SY-1 pedal was its monophonic output - I basically expected it to be stereo.
Thoughts on the pedal:-
Whilst this pedal has 121 usable synth sounds in 8 categories it has the following issues:

1. Mono output (not much use for most synth sounds needs a stereo effects pedal to bring it out).
2. Fiddly little knobs, which are small and close together and some are concentric dual-function items.
3. No display whatsoever, so you can't see the name, number or type of an effect.
4. No scroll forward or backward buttons.
Basically, it seems to me to be usable only as a desktop effects unit I can't see how you could use it in a band unless you only wanted to use one sound there is no way you could change patches in a live scenario.
Having said that, the sounds are good and relatively convincing and varied and polyphonic, so its not all bad.

I intended to do a lead-synth solo on the SY-1 with the guitar, but couldn't get a nice sound that could be heard over the sonic thickness of the existing bass sequence and string pad, so simply played a distorted metal type of jam/solo, which although now meaning the track doesn't sound like its made 100% on synths it still doesn't contain an actual synth.

The SY-1 pedal has a number of other sounds such as Organs, Pads, Leads, Basses and Sfx sounds - its great if you have the means to convert the output to stereo - I used a Zoom MS70CDR pedal. 

In future I will use the pedal more sparingly as garnish or an option rather than for the entire track.
NOTE: My BOSS GT001 multi pedal does some synth sounds as does my GT01B bass pedal, so I could also have used those. They are more limited in synth patch count, but are stereo...

1. DRUMS: Behringer RD-1 
2. BASS-synth Sequence effect sound: Ibanez Soundgear SG300 Bass Guitar thru BOSS SY-1 pedal on a sequence setting and Zoom MS70CDR for the stereo sound and reverb.
3. String Synth effect sound: Ibanez RG370 6 string guitar thru BOSS SY-1 pedal on one of the string synth settings, plus MS70CDR again.
4. Lead guitar: Ibanez RG370 (again) thru BOSS-GT001 multi effects processor.

Synthesizers Not Allowed (SY-1 guitar pedal)

South West UK based, amateur, solo-artist, creating tracks with (mostly) analog synthesizers, analog drum machines, electric bass and guitars.
The tracks are instrumental music pieces and "jams" in a variety of styles, from pop to rock, 80s, electronica, funk/jazz funk, fusion and prog - often heavily stylized and influenced by artists from the 70s and 80s.

Originally from the West Midlands, I now live in North Somerset, near Bristol 
 
ANALOG MONOSYNTHS: Arp Odyssey Rev 3, Behringer Model D, Behringer Neutron, Behringer K-2, Behringer Crave, DSI Mopho SE, Arturia MiniBrute SE, Novation Bass Station 2, KORG Volca Keys, Waldorf Rocket.
ANALOG/HYBRID POLYSYNTHS: Sequential Prophet REV-2, KORG Prologue, Novation Peak, Roland JD-XA, KORG Minilogue, Behringer Deepmind 6,MFB Synth Pro, Dreadbox Nymphes.
DIGITAL SYNTHS: Yamaha MODX7, KORG Modwave, Waldorf Streichfett (string emulator), Roland D-05, Modal Argon8, Modal Skulpt, Novation Mininova, Yamaha DX100 and KORG Volca FM.
DRUM MACHINES: Arturia Drumbrute & Drumbrute Impact, IK Multimedia UNO Drum, Behringer RD-8 (808), Alesis SR16.
GROOVEBOX: Elektron Model: Cycles.
SEQUENCERS: Arturia Beatstep Pro, Arturia Keystep.
CONTROLLERS: Impulse 61, Launch Pad Pro, Launch Keys 49, Keith McMillen K Board Pro 4, Expressive E Touche.  
 
Influences:  Ultravox, Vangelis, Nile Rodgers, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Chic, Jean Michel Jarre, Gary Numan, Wendy Carlos,Tangerine Dream,  Stevie Wonder, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Level 42, Duran Duran, Talk Talk, OMD,A-ha, Howard Jones,The Stranglers, Scritti Politti and Classical music, especially Bach, Beethoven, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky.

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ╰( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° )つ──☆*:・ﾟ ''The one who Unifies is within the Total'' If I can hypnotize myself to persist in the goodness of the moment, I can find a way through the struggle!! HAK-İ-KAT’in Notaları Varlığımızı Işıtsın ve Geleceğin Kurucularının Yollarını Asan Etsin! EL-MALİKÜL-MÜLK Mâlikü'l Mülk!!!⁂⁂⁂☣
''Omne superius sicut inferius'' ''Obscurum per obscurius, ignotum per ignotus!''   #universeinsideyou (Greetings, cyber commune. Wishing you peace& love  Shine on***Only when We are Brave Enough to Explore the Darkness Will We Discover the Infinite Power of Our Light. THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN ON EARTH IS AT HAND! LOVE,COMPASSION and RESPECT is our new reality.❤️ ❤️ ❤️~Love, as it brings people and things together, breaks down barriers gently without force. Namaste.
"Remember, that we are all brothers and sisters. 
All people, beasts, trees and stone and wind. 
We all descend from the holistic NEUTRAL CONSCIOUSNESS that was always there. 
Before people lived and named it. Before the first seed sprouted."
ALLAH is a Universal Computer Who can
Convey easily His Energy to every Dimension - Who Spreads Himself Out - Who Disperses Himself Out and
Who can even concentrate that Tremendous Power of His even on a single Point.

TECHNOLOGY
(TEKNOLOJI, in Turkish)
1 - TEK = This First triangle symbolizes God ("Tanri" in Turkish) - Universes ("Evrenier" in Turkish) and
the Almighty ("Kadiri Mutlak" in Turkish). You are, at the moment, Consciousnesses who are
being Educated by the Dimensions possessing the Reflection Order of the first triangle. Vibrations
after this are quite different.
2 - NOL= This Second triangle is the reflection Focal Point of the Dimension called, (Let there Be, lt
was). (In Turkish, "OL dedi Oldu"). That is, it is the ("Divine Light's (Let there be) Command"
{in Turkish, "Nur'un OL Emri"}).
3 - OJI = This is the Reflection Focal Point of the Third triangle. However, there is no Entrance to this
Totality yet. ALLAH had come into existence from this Dimension as a Triple Power. Let Us
disclose this a little more: (O) - is the (O) Whom You Know. (J) - Is the Unknown Power. (i) is the Concealed Power Potential within the Human Being ("insan" in Turkish) which Your Consciousness Totalities can not attain. Thus, ALLAH is a Powerful Totality of this triple Unity.

-Mystical experiences are an aspect of Islam. In Sufism, the mystical form of the religion, the focus is on achieving a direct, first-hand experience of God. This is known as dhawq or “tasting”. Tariqah (which translates as “path”) is a school of Sufism where adherents follow mystical teachings and practices in order to seek Haqiqa (“ultimate truth”). Dhawq and tariqah can involve a kind of spiritual ecstasy, a state of intoxication that occurs when the self is annihilated. This self-annihilation is known as fana) in Sufism. It means to die before one dies and entails the intimate realisation of God’s unity with the universe and the individual self. In psychedelic parlance, this would be referred to as ego death.

Latest Updates: 
From 1st June 2025, celebrating 10 years of KORG KRONOS music with lots of brand new music showcasing the wonders of this iconic workstation in all it's glory. Also as a nod to the release of the KRONOS 3, which will take KORG into the next generation.
All my albums in full quality are available on Bandcamp, please check out the link below.
Have recently taken a short holiday to recharge my batteries and top up my creative juices. Thank you to all my followers for your continued support and encouragement, means the world to me.
Over 10K minutes uploaded, over 1500 tracks - am sure there is something in there for everybody to enjoy. I love making music. Hope it matters to you.
Am posting some Jarre sounding pieces as homage to my lifelong hero of electronic music, using some of the sounds and instruments he has used along the way. Jar of Jarre is my collection of memorable sounds which have changed the way we appreciate modern electro.
Keep an eye out for my new collection of 2024 Remastered best of tracks, coming soon.
New year, new start. Back on the search for good music and inspiration. Will be featuring a lot of my older work remastered this year, seems like a long time since I began my composing journey back in 2000.
Happy New Year to all my followers, May 2025 be filled with musical magic. 
Thank you for all your kind comments and support throughout 2024 I do appreciate it. Stay safe and love each other.
All my remastered best tunes from 2015 to 2023 are now available to buy on Bandcamp.
Am back to making regular music now but sorry no Christmas songs this year. This time of year is very hard for me as it is when my father became very ill and died in the new year 2010. I still miss him very much but hope he would be proud of my musical journey, he is my number one inspiration.
Just a quick personal note on AI and music. I think it is not a good thing for the creative side of music and a lot of it comes without feelings or soul. Creativity is a gift, and should be greatly valued, cherished and nurtured. Music is what makes us human and can never be replaced by a computer.
Finished remastering up to and including 2023 now. Has been a mammoth task but well worth the effort. Next year I shall be working on a remastered series of my pre KORG days 2000 to 2008, in 8 volumes, as well as celebrating in style my 10 years of KRONOS magic, can't wait for 2025.
Have now amassed over 1000 tracks on SC (that's over 8000 minutes of music) and it has been a blast sharing them with you all. Next year 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of the start of my KORG journey.
Am currently putting together a remastered Anthology collection of all my best tracks from 2015 onwards. 2015 consists of a 3 volume set (Now available on Bandcamp). 2016 consists of a 4 volume set. (Also available on Bandcamp). 2017 consists of a 4 volume set. (Available on Bandcamp) 2018 consists of a 4 volume set. (Also available on Bandcamp). 2019 consists of a 4 volume set. (Now available on Bandcamp). 2020 consists of a 3 volume set (now available on Bandcamp).
If you would like to listen to more of Magician, especially retro older tracks please checkout Bandcamp (see link below).
Have recently been rediscovering some of my older music pre KORG days and remastering for uploading to my cloud. Hope you like. Seems such a long time ago now.
I have been lucky to have music in my life, and now the time to explore how it can affect other people. I have discovered many new talented artists on SC and am happy to encourage and support their work; from small beginnings come great things. Please be inspired to be your best, inspire others too, encourage those who lack the inner courage to move forward, and together we can make music make a difference in all our lives.
Am spending a lot more time on my music now since retiring from work in July 2020. Always learning new techniques and honing my craft. Am comfortable now with all chord sequences throughout the scales and loving improvising with the help of my mighty KORG still. Am still trying to give my full support and encouragement to all SC users and some latest (you know who you are), are developing nicely. Be good to one another, be gracious to others, leave your ego out of your life and above all else remember there is always someone worse off than yourself. 
Please be kind to each other, to be happy with our lot without jealousy or greed; to give without asking the cost; to love as if there is no tomorrow; to share and inspire others who may be less fortunate than us; most of all to enjoy life for the joy of living, for we know not what the morning brings - stay safe my friends, be strong and always stay positive; remember life changes - DON'T let it change you!!  
Music is my life - has helped me through many dark places, is a big part of who I am. I put my heart and soul into every single piece of music I produce. I have found many wonderful friends on SC and many exciting talented people.  Been writing and producing music now for 40 years plus. Specialised in electronic based orchestral compositions. I have created my own genre which I call 'electrorchestration'.
Favourite artists/bands include Gary Numan, Little Boots, Jools Holland, Eno, Edgar Froese (1944-2015), Jordan Rudess, Kebu, Madis, Keith Emerson (1944-2016), Rick Wakeman, Richard Wright (1943-2008), Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre, M83, Public Service Broadcasting, Dream Theater, ELP, Yes and Mystery to name but a few.
Click on link below to Bandcamp for more music from my collection

Synthesizers Not Allowed (SY-1 guitar pedal)

Sonic Microcosm