Tutorial: How to create Vangelis' Spiral Sequence with the MC-50+SP-808

In 1977 Vangelis released the song 'Spiral'. An incredible piece with this impressive sequence.

In this video I intent to show how to use the Roland MC-50 Midi Sequencer to recreate this sequence in combination with the monophonic synthesizer of the Roland SP-808 Groovesampler.

The Roland MC-50 Midi Composer is a real MIDI-sequencer from 1990 and still is a machine which can be used in today's era.
The SP-808 Groovesampler is an underrated gem. Underrated due to it's Zip Drive. But it contains an amazing synthesizer engine, based on the JP-8080. Also the effects are precious and that's why I started to show this to you.

Check out also my other video's of the SP-808 about the amazing vocoder and the deep synthesizer.
Vocoder fun:    • Vocoder fun! Playing with vocal effects of...  
Synth engine:    • SP-808: Be amazed! The Synthesizer of the ...  

Still not upgraded to e-MIX Studio?
Check out this video:    • SP-808: Easy! Upgrade now to SP-808 e-mix ...  

Download on the Roland website the correct Upd SMF program to send the MIDI-files to your SP-808. Here is the link to the site:
https://www.roland.com/us/products/sp...

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Thanks for watching and keep on grooving!

Here a link to the original song.
   • Vangelis - Spiral [stereo]