So, when is BBC going to hire you as a full-time documentary maker? Seriously, stunning piece of work as always, Mr. Ball. Glad to play my tiny little role in this, can't thank you enough!
@Magnus_Loov
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't he already working within the film/Tv-industry for music/soundtracks/backgrounds etc?
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Xavier, thanks for the killer PolySix demo.
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@Magnus_Loov Music for adverts, game trailers and TV shows yes. Just co-scoring Supertato for Cbeebies at the moment, goes on air next week. 😀
@HOLLASOUNDS
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexBallMusic That's a start, alot of BBCs top people started on CBBs or CBBC.
@apislapis
2 жыл бұрын
A couple of Alex Ball documentaries ago I did say his documentaries were than good enough for BBC4. Good to see that I'm not alone in thinking this way. Dear Auntie...
@Yuushiboy
Жыл бұрын
I still have my Korg Wavestation EX since 1992 with several sound cards to it. Will never get rid of that one :)
@villebooks
2 жыл бұрын
I spent my childhood with a KORG MS-20 and a Crumar organ in the basement. So, it was a good chidlhood.
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@RayyMusik
2 жыл бұрын
My first real synth: Minikorg 700S. My first poly synth: Polysix. My best organ in the 80s: CX-3. Currently: only a Wavestate, but this may change (what about the Wavestate SE, btw?).
@alandens3625
2 жыл бұрын
Was it a Crumar Organizer? I had one in the early 80's.
@Ziqohth
2 жыл бұрын
how lucky!
@MrDolphincb
2 жыл бұрын
Me too😮
@MistabishiTV
3 ай бұрын
The definitive Korg documentary.
@adamjackpartington8068
2 жыл бұрын
Yet another banger video. You're pretty much the top documentary maker for the synth community Alex!
@nowonder2798
2 жыл бұрын
i fully agree 👍👍
@cromulence
2 жыл бұрын
B A N G E R S -&- M A S H
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Adam!
@gaston-alegre-stotzer
2 жыл бұрын
I fully fully agree 👍👍
@neale5j
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, what these guys said.
@synthsandstuff
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful tribute to Korg. It is unbelievable how many products they have made and they still manage to amaze you. Hats off to Korg and to you Alex, again beautifully captured!
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Hey JP! Yeah, so many interesting things from different eras.
@HOLLASOUNDS
2 жыл бұрын
The cheapest way to get the classic Korg sound is the Bahringer Monopoly which I have.
@denomeno007
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexBallMusic 😮😮
@dreamhyperdrive
Жыл бұрын
very true well said 👍
@mcshafty1
2 жыл бұрын
Jeepers - Instant classic synth doco! Out of the park, Alex. Out of the park!
@middle_pickup
Жыл бұрын
Miku stomp is the greatest guitar effect pedal ever created. The world has never seen anything so lovely.
@BertGrink
Жыл бұрын
I too am a fan of that pedal; when played with feeling as we saw in the (lamentably short) clip, it sounds really great.
@silversulu
2 жыл бұрын
These docs are where your creative star shines insanely bright, Alex
@russell_szabados
Жыл бұрын
I've owned a DW-8000 since 1986 and an M-1 since 1992. And many other Korg products have come and gone through my home studio. Korg has been a huge part of my life.
@rodcamp4472
Жыл бұрын
"We'll file that under 'why not?"" Love it.
@EspenKraft
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work Alex. Korg should be well pleased. Congrats!
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the many donations sir, couldn't have done it without you. Korg are pleased, yeah. Good times.
@JayKaufman
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexBallMusic I'll DM you my address to funnel anything that comes your way from Korg that you may not get on with and free up that studio space. Jus' sayin' I'm happy to help!
@waynesilverman3048
Ай бұрын
Watching this properly is much much better, u rent the synths out or do u own them?
@milicdalibor3803
Жыл бұрын
For me who is born 1971 the KORG M1 IS REVOLUTION AND STILL THE BEST SYNTH EVER MADE .....I DON'T HAVE A WORDS
@issiewizzie
2 жыл бұрын
ahhh the universe patch on the m1 still gets me years later ..... it reminded of how patches were supposed to captivate you
@AndersEngerJensen
2 жыл бұрын
Great documentary, impressive work as usual! And honored to be able to contribute! Hope I gave those little gems a proper demonstration. What's next, Yamaha? Got several goodies in my arsenal! *snickers* :D (Full versions of these demos on my channel for those interested.)
@HalonOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
A Yamaha video would be great 😀
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
You were one of many legends who made this possible. Great demos sir. Yamaha - we need a GX-1. Someone get Benny from ABBA on the phone.
As a guitar player who loves both guitars and synths, it's amazing to see how closely some of the most important parts of their history crossed paths.
@EannaButler
2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes! There is a pattern. Alex goes quiet for a few weeks, surfaces again with a work of art, a contribution to the collective intelligence of the hive mind of the web. Thanks for what you do Mr. Ball 🙏
@Magnus_Loov
2 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing he has worked for more than just a few weeks for this hour-long fully professional documentary!
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@Magnus_Loov A year, yeah. 🤪
@EannaButler
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexBallMusic Yeah I believe it. Guessing the last few weeks was "mixing and mastering"? Or whatever the equivalent is with video! 🤔😊
@EannaButler
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexBallMusic The Polysix track was dreamy, especially the start... What a synth! Have an EX-800 - the desktop module version of the Poly-800. It's a secret weapon! Thanks so much for keeping these old synths - stretching back to when I was a baby - alive in all our memories, all as a story that we can follow and enjoy.
@JayKaufman
2 жыл бұрын
@@EannaButler make sure you get the AtomaHAWK and HAWK-800 mods for that EX-800 and turn it into the synth it should have been upon release. I have one as well and it's great for those lo-fi, Boards of Canada vibes.
@diegolopezronda
2 жыл бұрын
When I saw the Roland documentary I thought you were married with them and I would never see a Korg one, but the day has come and I am so happy! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@lundsweden
Жыл бұрын
Who else had a Korgasm watching this?!
@magicspiral3323
2 жыл бұрын
When I was about 16, my best friend received a Korg Electribe ES-1 for his birthday. It was our first piece of “pro gear,” and to us a revelation. I cut my teeth on that machine. To this day the ESX-1 remains my favorite dedicated drum machine.
@ClemensWennersMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing work as usual Alex! Another wonderful documentary! 😃Honored to be a small part of it!
@thewobblingweddells9362
2 жыл бұрын
big fan of your channel clemens!!❤
@randomyoutuber6760
2 жыл бұрын
@@thewobblingweddells9362 Yes, this guy rocks! One of my favourite channels.
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome Wavestation demo sir.
@ClemensWennersMusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexBallMusic my pleasure!
@GizzyDillespee
2 жыл бұрын
Ooo, I'm not up to the wavestation part yet. I'd subscribe to whoever Alex chose for that job! Will check your channel.
@christianalexander9801
9 ай бұрын
That polysix track was so fuzzy and dope. Love it
@marsupialmicron
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic retrospective. KORG is one great synth company
@amphetamean66X
Жыл бұрын
Dayum Korg R3 didn't even get a mention. I feel hurt lol. I have the Minilogue too and it's wonderful. I can't stop using it. We're in love! Korg I love you!
@AlexBallMusic
Жыл бұрын
Korg have six decades worth of gear, so it would be a very boring watch if I went into every single individual product. The flagship of the MMT series was the Radius that was covered, as was Microkorg that was the highest selling synth of all time. It's just the reality of making a film like this, unfortunately.
@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES
2 жыл бұрын
The gold standard 🎉 These long form deep history pieces are total gems. Thank you Alex
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Hey sir. Thank you. 😀
@DaveWrightKB9MNM
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I’m watching this now because I wouldn’t have appreciated it when I was in my early twenties. I had my favorites and no one else mattered. Talk about blinders.
@finimokieribo7536
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you Alex. I’ve been scouring the net for a good Korg documentary for ages. Well done and keep up the amazing work. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers. Hope you enjoy it!
@HOLLASOUNDS
2 жыл бұрын
He has all the quality of a mainstream TV show.
@Siralantoon
4 ай бұрын
I'm still recovering from the first film I saw of Anthony visiting Rob. That was some time ago and It was great to see your eye's on stalks looking around that palace of sound. It really is astonishing.
@lucadipaolo1997
2 жыл бұрын
32:39 now that's an A+ synth demo right there, wow. Thanks for yet another retrospective, it's always a blast to see all these amazing synths in action.
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Clemens Wenners at the helm. The full video is on his channel.
@lucadipaolo1997
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexBallMusic Nice, I'll check it out!
@DaveG207
2 жыл бұрын
Huge fan of his channel, very talented!
@nicolasbeker6490
2 жыл бұрын
Check the 1986 and 1988 EP from Laszlo Bencker, the Clemens track is beautifully inspired by these gems.
@CHRIS0071
8 ай бұрын
I’m amazed how good this documentary is. I’ve watched both, Roland and KORG in one go. Excellent work. I had poly-61 and about 15 years ago I gave it to someone to do some fixes and we completely forgot about that and now I don’t even know who was it 😢
@wphmusic
2 жыл бұрын
I'm only a third in, and am captivated. Your musical interludes are so good, as usual!
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Warren.
@mastercylinder1939
Жыл бұрын
I was lucky to buy a Maxi-Korg recently, I couldn’t believe the ad when I saw it, never did I believe I’d be fortunate enough to own one.
@bendrrmusic
2 жыл бұрын
I look forward to these Synthesizer documentaries more than I do actual theatrical releases. The amount of effort and creativity that goes into these videos is completely unmatched. Thank you Alex!!
@zerstaerker
Жыл бұрын
I'd totally pay to see his docs in the cinema :D
@danielelston7457
Жыл бұрын
Me too. These would be far better than the Hollywood trash.
@milk1fan552
Жыл бұрын
i want to thank korg for introducing me to the world of synthesizers with their volca series
@snidedj
2 жыл бұрын
Not only educational but the bangers are always a treat too. Love that ditty on the Odyssey 😎
@brianbrill
2 жыл бұрын
Alex, flexing mad composition skills, with some stuff about some company sprinkled in.
@AlyxxTheRat
Жыл бұрын
The Korg Polyphonic Ensemble was used on Norwegian synth artist Beranek's debut album "Sound of Danger" prominently. In fact, its sound more or less helped shape the album and Beranek brought it back on stage when he performed the entire album live a few years ago.
@RobertAWolf
10 ай бұрын
I have been a Korg man ever since my first synth the 770 (in the 70's)I purchased new and still have along with every new release including my new Wavestate Mk2 (2023)
@itczu
2 жыл бұрын
You've done it again. These long-form documentaries are unbelievably wonderful. Thank you for being such a treasure, Alex!
@xc3n
Жыл бұрын
one minute in and you already know you should give this a thumbs up...
@gigiborza1151
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job once again. My first synth was a Poly-800, and I still have it. Also, the picture I came across the other day of my 19th-century-born grandma playing that Korg is priceless.
@jamiepastman5594
5 ай бұрын
I toured with Kronos for many, many years. It never broke down once, and never failed to blow away my bandmates with its amazing sound. I also have a special fondness for the Prophecy, Zawinul got many brilliant lead sounds from it. Also, Karma was a really cool feature, way ahead of its time
@PocketUnv
2 жыл бұрын
Not only was this a killer video, most of the demos were proper bangers!
@factorbeats7193
Жыл бұрын
imagine hearing that beat for the first time back then! Life changing
@richardalldredge9129
2 жыл бұрын
These documentaries are just pure S tier synth content!!!! Always like a drop everything moment when I see another release!!!!! ❤
@mark-yj5sg
2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely chap and quintessentially English. Thanks
@tonyjackson5261
2 жыл бұрын
I 've said it before, I love your documentaries, nobody is doing stuff like this. This one was excellent. Boy you had a LET to cover. Excellent job Alex.
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Tony.
@timdanyo898
2 жыл бұрын
My Korg travels began with the DW8000 in 1985. Great company! Lovin' my Wavestate and Volca FM!
@0601989m
Жыл бұрын
The taste, composition, performance, research, human coordination, audiovisuals, technical prowess, respect and love on display in this video are knob-spinningly gorgeous. Incredible job Alex!!❤
@danelarson7
2 жыл бұрын
It's because of you. You, you're the one who called it the "Zed-1." Thanks for killing it 30 yrs too late.
@danelarson7
2 жыл бұрын
But honestly, this has been my favorite documentary/retrospective/recap in ages. Thank you, truly.
@JulianHolmSteensen
Жыл бұрын
This documentary was unparalleled perfection! Thank you, Alex!
@AlexBallMusic
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@effortlessweb9816
Жыл бұрын
Yet again KZitem has higher quality than "normal tv". Awesome work.
@AlexBallMusic
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@RinnEryr
2 жыл бұрын
Alex, thanks again for this wonderful documentary! And now it shows that modern KORG has never changed from retro KORG in terms of innovation. Just other technologies and more accessible resources. And I hope your signature synth demo sound never dies. It’s something to cherish 😊
@mr_floydst
2 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine how much work this must have been! Great video, and so many cameos. _squints at highly suspicious looking polysix at __21:49_
@HOLLASOUNDS
2 жыл бұрын
Probably over 2 weeks.
@jupitermarx
2 жыл бұрын
Korg has a flair!! More affordable than competitors, yet somehow very special?! Some of my most beloved gear is Korg!!!
@giffypopvids
2 жыл бұрын
Before I watch this I just wanted to say thank you. I've always been a Korg fan and ever since finding your channel I've desperately wanted you to make a Korg Retrospective. Your other long form documentaries are amazing and I doubt this will be any less spectacular!
@Paul_DJ_Melody
2 жыл бұрын
This video is a masterpiece, but the whistles in the Triton demo gets the chef's kiss.
@evandrovsilva
2 жыл бұрын
Alex, you are an artist, man! Every single documentary you create is a wonderful time travel, full of details, sounds and music history. I'm glad and thankful for the time and effort you put in your videos, your are a true entertainer, keep up with the great work!
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Evandro!
@Mouxbar
2 жыл бұрын
Saved this for the weekend. Nothing better than a long form Alex documentary 😀
@markusfuller
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex. This is another film that will entertain and inform old and new viewers for years to come. You always turn the quality up to 11 with your videos.
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help!
@jamesedinger4956
Жыл бұрын
Still remember the 1st time I played my M1. Hard to explain what a game change it was at the time....and effects thrown in too
@HalonOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
I have been looking forward to a Korg history video from you for a long time. Thank you for making it 😃 Fantastic video my friend 👍
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it. :)
@edwardstaszko
2 жыл бұрын
I loved my mini-Korg! It was the only instrument that could set on top of a Hammond B-3 and have all the adjustments at the front. Powerful sound and fun to use!
@keyboardkingpin
2 жыл бұрын
Damn...the Legend Alex Ball does it again...I was hoping you would do Korg! Thanks for all the time you put into these full on documentaries. Very inspirational and educational.
@SManSmith73
Жыл бұрын
Still love my microKORG, fantastic synth!! 🔥👊🏾😊
@karltraunmuller7048
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely visuals 👏🏻 Moebius’ Time Travelers comes to mind. Anyway, the effort that goes into these one-hour productions is mind-boggling.
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
AI art generated by Chad Wixom. :) And yes, this took a year to pull together.
@karltraunmuller7048
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexBallMusic clap clap clap 😀
@_c_y_p_3
Жыл бұрын
Korg is 💙made audible.
@ProckGnosis
2 жыл бұрын
Great job as usual! The story of how the company started is just as interesting as where it ended up. For me personally, watching this is like a mini-history of synth gear I followed, played with in music and pawn shops over the years, considered buying, occasionally owned, and still own some of to this day.
@MS-Patriot2
2 жыл бұрын
Alex, thank you for this wonderful documentary, it took me back to a very happy time in my life. As a broke teenage synth nerd in the 70s I was allowed to play all the Korg kit at Peter Bonner Musical in Eastbourne. My patches with the MS20, SQ10 along with the EDP Wasp often attracted interest, even though I wasn’t on their payroll. I did eventually save all my paper round money to buy one of the early DX7s from them. Still have it !
@Mr_Bollie
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Having a coffee, kicking back on the couch, and learning something while being entertained! Keep up the great work!
@dxtrs_mnpltr
2 жыл бұрын
Some of my favourite machines ever were made by this awesome brand. Top kit
@SynthHackerTV
2 жыл бұрын
Incredible documentary as always man, can't get enough of these!
@ProjectVastness
2 жыл бұрын
As a Korg owner/user, this is a treasure xD
@xa1a
2 жыл бұрын
Alex, this was amazing. Thank you so much for everything you do for the synth community. You're a legend.
@leemortimer80
2 жыл бұрын
Pure class, Mr Ball. Pure class.
@drkosa
2 жыл бұрын
28:50 Amazing song Alex! Absolutely love the chord progression/sound/vocoder, everything. ❤️
@pseydtonne
Жыл бұрын
Seconded! Is there a soundtrack version of these, so we can just groove?
@dovedove9531
8 ай бұрын
your demos are sheer delight thank you!
@norbertkirchner9011
2 жыл бұрын
Alex, I love your videos. This is another perfect example. 1 hour of understandable Synth history even for a non english-motherspeaker. No arrogant presentation like many others here on KZitem. You are doing high quality stuff in such a pleasent way....I like it. Also your skills in playing these instruments and composing really good tracks just for presenting them. Five Stars plus 🙂. Keep on doing this, greetings from Berlin, Norbert
@SuperGinkgo
2 жыл бұрын
Entranced, I love these documentaries you produce, Bravo! 😊🖖
@mlynch2003
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. Really excellent work again Alex - I really love your style of actual performances and songs using the instruments - not just a series of static images with voiceover.
@erickr4ndom
2 жыл бұрын
The first Polysix Jam was fire! Nicest Korg video around!!!!!!
@mattypaxton
2 жыл бұрын
You're amazing for doing this. And the other historical videos too! It's Netflix or other streaming service worthy ❤
@marcofioravanti4176
2 жыл бұрын
A masterpiece. Korg should award a medal of honour to you..
@DaraM73
2 жыл бұрын
Great film, mate. Loving the colour grade too…very open university
@keyboardtek
10 ай бұрын
All of the early synths were fun to play. But the invention of the digital delay, digital reverb, and digital stereo effects are what gave them some needed space and a wide sound field. Built in digital effects were a welcome addition to modern synths.
@imperem
2 жыл бұрын
Alex, best video on KZitem this year. Where do you find the time to put this amount of work? Just brilliant - should be a staple of music tech courses. Thank-you.
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Ticking away for a year or more. Bit by bit, lots of help from others and from Korg. :)
@johncarter2741
7 ай бұрын
Watched. Again. For the 4th time. Excellent
@graxjpg
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Another amazing doc. You continue to be one of the most creative and inspirational synthtubers. I like to show my friends that aren’t as into music your videos demonstrating different styles, to their inevitable delight.
@jeremythornton433
2 жыл бұрын
I've been a Korg fanatic since the very early 70s when I bought my first Korg synth, the Univox Minikorg. I still have her but she needs to go into the shop for some TLC. Same as my old Polysix. To my right I have from top to bottom, my Wave Station ex, my KingKorg, and my Kronos. I'm trying to sell my Triton Pro X 88. Love Korg synths! My Minikorg was a Minikorg 700 with different labeling. I find it great to see my old girl's sisters rocking out on KZitem!
@marcmitchell7830
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t you just love cold rainy thursday evenings in October !!.. Perfect output dude, bloody well done :) 1 edit & a couple of interviews off your own BBC4 series there m8.
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I deliberately aimed for a darker evening. :)
@creatorsremose
Жыл бұрын
The documentary is incredible, as everyone said... but the music you're playing, jesus christ, that alone needs a Spotify account!
@alexwalton9461
2 жыл бұрын
Was that a hint of Fading Lights at the end?
@leanlogic5639
2 жыл бұрын
That was Tony Banks' Wavestation, so yes 🖖🏻
@alexwalton9461
2 жыл бұрын
@@leanlogic5639 I thought the Velcro looked familiar!
@leanlogic5639
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexwalton9461 That's a man who knows his velcro!
@AlexBallMusic
2 жыл бұрын
This is a beautifully nerdy thread. Ha.
@BuzzieBee77
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!! Simply bloody brilliant Mr Ball.
@ShiningHourPop
2 жыл бұрын
This is such an enjoyable and excellent documentary. I bought a Korg-DDM-110 in 1985 for £199 which was quite an investment for me at the time. It became the drummer for my guitar music. I later bought a second hand SQD-1 sequencer as it was the most affordable out there. I’ve still got it (in my loft!) although the Quikdisk drive no longer works. I used to use it in combination with a Yamaha FB-01 sound module, Casio RZ-1 drum machine and a Yamaha DX100 keyboard.
@syncro16se
10 ай бұрын
Missing here is a deeper dive into the wonderful Korg Lambda, the most mesmerizing 70s strings you could wish for Not a synthesizer per se, but a multi oscillator string/organ I've had Rolands, Ensoniqs, Korgs and Sequential Circuits, but nothing beats the Korg Lambda when it comes to strings. 🙏⚘️🎵🎶
@shabbee
4 ай бұрын
I had the honour of being at korg from1988 to 2021...some great memories ❤
@SnowyFoxFox
Жыл бұрын
Watching this video made me want to play with some synths. Two hours later, I'd made a full track. Curse you, Alex, for making me more productive.
@SnappyJCM800
2 ай бұрын
I used the electribes once at a party me and some buddies threw. Those along with a mixer, my laptop, and some of my guitar pedals I did a small dj set. Loved every second of it
@simonburns1055
Жыл бұрын
Music for the masses
@_P_M_
2 жыл бұрын
Love it when you make these. I sat and enjoyed it with my coffee while watching the sun rise. Very nice!
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