Ballad of Donald Crowhurst (No Vocals)

Shout backing track (no guitar, no vox, no acoustic drums)

Shout Synths Linn Drumulator V3.0

Synthwave, chillwave and retrowave music by MNML SGNL. Listen to 1980s inspired music that captures the nostalgia and electric energy of the era. Tracks include retro-futuristic soundscapes, shimmering synths, spacey pads, warm bass and pulsating beats.

Dark Days

Endless Nights

Neon Souls Part 1

Neon Souls Part 2

Future Past

Countdown

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking E-mu Systems Emulator II sampler, Dave Rossum, Kevin Monahan and Paul Wiffen share inside stories of the development and manufacture of the instrument, their struggles to get around the technological limitations of the time and how the instrument was widely adopted by bands, artists and pop culture.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:50 - The Origins Of The Emulator
03:59 - The E-mu Name
04:57 - Kevin's Background
08:09 - Paul's Background
11:19 - The Motivation For Creating Emulator II
16:26 - Specific Challenges
25:19 - The Challenges Of Adding Hard Drives
30:35 - How Did The Iconic Industrial Design Come About?
35:11 - Having Two Disc Drives
38:22 - How Artists Responded To The Emulator II
46:46 - Using Sampling To Create Novelty Sounds
56:08 - Kevin's Contribution To Ferris Bueller's Day Off
57:37 - The Legacy Of The Emulator II And Sampling

https://www.soundonsound.com/people/emulator-ii-40th-anniversary-sos-podcast

Dave Rossum Biog
Dave Rossum is a pioneering figure in the field of electronic music and audio technology, celebrated as the co-founder of E-mu Systems. Rossum’s early interest in engineering and music led him to study at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he developed a deep understanding of both electronic circuits and music theory.

In 1971, Rossum co-founded E-mu Systems with Scott Wedge. Initially focusing on modular synthesizers, the company became a cornerstone of the burgeoning electronic music scene. Rossum’s technical brilliance was pivotal in designing groundbreaking instruments, including the E-mu Emulator, one of the first affordable digital samplers, and the E-mu SP-1200 drum machine, which played a critical role in the development of hip-hop and electronic music.
Full biog at https://www.soundonsound.com/people/emulator-ii-40th-anniversary-sos-podcast

https://www.rossum-electro.com/

Kevin Monahan Biog
Kevin Monahan was a key figure at E-mu Systems, contributing to the company’s legacy of groundbreaking innovations in electronic music technology. Monahan played a pivotal role in the development and marketing of E-mu’s iconic products during the company’s peak in the 1980s and 1990s, helping bridge the gap between technical engineering and the creative needs of musicians.
Full biog at https://www.soundonsound.com/people/emulator-ii-40th-anniversary-sos-podcast

Paul Wiffen Biog
Paul Wiffen is a renowned keyboard player, sound designer, and music technologist. With a career spanning decades, Wiffen has worked as both a musician and a consultant for leading synthesizer manufacturers, blending his technical expertise with a keen musical sensibility. At the height of the Emulator II's success, he was London's most prominent programmer of the instrument.
Full biog at https://www.soundonsound.com/people/emulator-ii-40th-anniversary-sos-podcast

Rob Puricelli Biog
Rob Puricelli is a Music Technologist and Instructional Designer who has a healthy obsession with classic synthesizers and their history. In conjunction with former Fairlight Studio Manager, Peter Wielk, he fixes and restores Fairlight CMI’s so that they can enjoy prolonged and productive lives with new owners. He also writes reviews and articles for Sound On Sound, his website Failed Muso, and other music-related publications, as well as hosting a weekly livestream on YouTube for the Pro Synth Network and guesting on numerous music technology podcasts and shows. He also works alongside a number of manufacturers, demonstrating their products and lecturing at various educational and vocational establishments about music technology.

www.failedmuso.com
Twitter: @failedmuso
Instagram: @failedmuso
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/failedmuso/

Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Electronic Music

Emulator II 40th Anniversary

Emulator II 40th Anniversary | Podcast

Written & performed by Mysteritmo, January 2025.

Making Memories

Dead Voices Of Gaza

All music made by hand using Logic Pro, Logic Retro Synth, u-he Hive, and Vital.
Synthwave, chillwave and retrowave music by MNML SGNL. Listen to 1980s inspired music that captures the nostalgia and electric energy of the era. Tracks include retro-futuristic soundscapes, shimmering synths, spacey pads, warm bass and pulsating beats.

Born and raised in Rønne/Bornholm. Got my first synth and drum-machine when I was sixteen in 1984, and started making music back then. Now living i Roskilde, spending much time in my studio called The MirrorMind Cave. My composing is a parallel of ambient soundtracks , and steady-pulsing melodic electronica.

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New tracks tagged #drumulator