Kebu - The Lunar Effect (Yamaha S30 demo)

This song is also available in a reworked version on my debut album, "To Jupiter and Back":

I wanted to explore the limits of my Yamaha S30, so I decided to compose, arrange and record a whole tune only by MIDI sequencing the S30.

The song was programmed/performed using Cubase SL solely as a MIDI sequencer controlling the S30 (in "Performance" mode). The song was then recorded straight to 2-track tape in one go. No overdubs, multitracking or external effects were used. Only mild EQ and limiting was used for the digital master. The video was later compiled showing how the various parts were played or programmed.

Many of the patches used are from JayB's free bank of sounds for the S80, which are also compatible with the S30 (and most of them works also on a CS6x):

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[stuartwilliams]

Kebu, Great work, Wonderfull to hear the classic synths of yesterday again. Greetings from the UK.

[smiljanicn]

Almost two years this wakes me up every morning for work! What a masterpiece!

[DigitalDesires]

Found a S30 on ebay, googled for it, found your demo and it convinced me to buy it right away! Thanks! :)

[dkhazad]

Me gusta mucho la música de Kebu, lo descubrí por casualidad y me encanta.

[Gary-zwcz]

Fantastic music I have loved each and every one of your videos as your music is so excellent so please do keep up the good work Gary

[binoenseada]

Omg! my inspiration to back to my keyboards ideias. Thanks!!! This is so energetic and an invitation to believe in your dreamns and a better world for everyone who believes in yourself.

[maurinoana]

Kebu, I don´t know what to say... Fantastic!!! It´s Space Music!!! Unbelievable!!!

[DJ_TideWave]

Wow! What a fantastic track! Loved it! 😊 Just love the sounds of this synth.

[stefkesgts]

This is so nice to hear. Back to the '80s. Love it, many thanks, it make may day. 👍

[marcuszander]

I like kebu and i will support him... I supported him in the past and i'll support him in the future.... WHY??? He is amazing... THX a lot....

[kebu]

@dumba54 Thanx! It is actually an excellent controller, in terms of features. The only drawback I have found with the synth is its keyboard - the touch is OK-ish, but feels kind of cheap. It is better than the S03, but it is not as good as a Motif or EX5. Quite similar to a Roland SH201. The keyboard feel of my Roland D50 is better - more rigid. However, the aftertouch feel of the S30 is good, quite expressive. The aftertouch feel of my D50 is really bad - you have to press it really hard!

[Tucks]

To KEBU thanks for learning all you have learnt so far and sharing with us, it’s amazing Keep going 👍👌

[Fralaincis]

Félicitations... Très bon son ! J'adore ! Congratulations from DJ.Z !!! This song is really great I love it !

[manuGoupil]

I love all what you do... Awesome project and universe.. Big like

[smykkane]

Love these videos where I can see you playing. Looks and sounds amazing. Real talent.💜. Satu Helena

[clangloop]

Einwandfreie Musik - bin froh dass es Künstler außerhalb der “viel Geld verdienen Ebene“ gibt!

[MrFrankie]

....absolutely awesome! my favourite track!

[danieltecnico]

obrigado por me sentir tao bem ouvindo esta musica parabens

[epicsynthwave]

Love this! Sounds like early trance from the late 90s - the golden age of Trance ;)

[syntheticeclipse]

I'm so exited to see you live in Düsseldorf at 29th march. !!!!