Deckard Dream MK2 Analog Synthesizer
The Black Corporation Deckard Dream is an 8-note polyphonic analog synthesizer, where each note is made up of two independent voices. The synthesizer differs in several ways from the architecture of the original Yamaha CS-80, for example, leaving out the original’s iconic ring modulator. It also builds on the CS-80, though, adding things like patch memory, some new expressive options and support for MPE.
In the video, Ziv Eliraz takes an in-depth look at the Deckard’s Dream mkII, an analog synth inspired by the design of the CS-80 and its use in the original Blade Runner soundtrack by Vangelis. Ziv Eliraz demos the Deckard’s Dream with the CXM 1978, a reverb pedal inspired by the classic Lexicon 224 reverb.
Topics covered include:
0:00? Intro
1:30? Some sounds
4:00? vs CS-80
4:55? Poly aftertouch
8:00? MPE
9:55? Ring mod
10:40? Presets
11:35? vs DDRM MK1
12:35? Dual layers
14:20? Connectivity
14:40? Slider colors
15:50? Oscillators
17:30? Filters
20:10? Envelopes
22:40? Sub osc / LFO
25:25? Port/gliss
25:50? Sustain I/II
27:00? Unison
29:05? JF Sebastian
31:05? Pros, cons
35:35? Outro 1
37:40? Outro 2
Other gear in the video:
- CXM 1978 by Chase Bliss and Meris
- XKey Air 37 and WIDI Jack from CME
- Midihub from Blokas.io
- LinnStrument 128 from Roger Linn
- MIDI cables from designacable
- Stand from Cremacaffe
The Deckard Dream MK2 is available for pre-order, with shipping expected in March 2021.
