Happy birthday Paolo, you of all people deserve a Synthex. Have been watching your videos for years, and you really know what makes each synth shine. Hope you get to enjoy another 50 more.
Wow, wow, wow! What a great video! I was not familiar with this thing except the name in passing. Now that I've seen you demo it, I really appreciate what a complete machine it was/is- from the sound to features to the astonishingly clear and straight-forward layout. Please also share more 80's synth stories from Italy in the future- that's the real deal! Bravo sir!
A very happy belated birthday to you! That was a great trip down memory lane. You can definitely hear elements of the classic 'string machine' in there, a sort of buzzy warm sound and who doesn't love that? A lucky find that looks in great shape despite its age and sounds good too!!!
Hi Paolo, thank you for all the great videos you create! It is incredibly much fun for me to participate in your enthusiasm! What make you special are the little stories on the edge, which often takes us on a journey through time. PS: Last year I passed the 50 too. Happy Birthday! Oliver from Germany
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! I loves the sounds and stories of the times of your life. Your videos have brought me so much joy since I stumbled upon them a few weeks ago. I started playing piano 2.5 years ago and one day I plan on owning and learning to play a synth!
Oh wow yeah the sound is definitely the heart of italo disco my heart melts when you play this beautiful instrument matching the sounds of italo Disco thank you so much for the video
Such a nice sounding synth....Congrats on your 50th .....still really enjoy your channel as you never fail to increase your synth collection and share them with us .....congratulations to your family on Graces graduation what a great present.
Happy Birthday Paolo, beast of a Birthday present :) Thank's for sharing some memories, you beat me in age by 1 year. Time flies as the mid 80s dont seem so far back when i think back.. Congrats to your daughter on her graduation.
I just discovered this amazing synth that i will probably never be able to buy. Your joy and presentation of the product were very pleasant! thanks a lot and enjoy with your precious toy
This video is a good, relaxing thing to watch while having a breakfast. :) Nice sounds! Interesting, funny stories. Happy birthday and congratulations on the buy. :) Fun fact: I came here and stayed, initially searching for Nord Lead 4 demo videos for a friend whose name is similar to this Elka Synthex name. ;D
Happy Birthday mate, I was 50 only 2 weeks ago myself, and I still love dance music, and still DJ on internet radio. Another great video from you, I'm a big fan.
Born in 1969, one of the COOLEST years in human history, Paolo? Me too! Moved to the States in 1998. Happy 50 birthday to ourselves. Thank you so much for all your fantastic videos - not just technologies, sounds but always interwound with life story! Congrats on your new ownership of Synthex (and your daughter's graduation). I have a similar story myself, regarding my D-50, another wow!-synthesizer. Belated happy birthday!
This awesome sound. 100% 80s music feeling. It's a pleasure to see how enthused you present your vintage synths. Ever thought of a cooperation with the Finnish artist Kebu? He shares your passion to use only vintage synths and also shows this special kindness while performing music like you do.
Great to see a good video about one of these synths, and glad the synthex is in the hands of someone who appreciates it. I still kick myself about a bunch of synths I wished I'd bought in the early 90s (CS80, VCS3, Xpander...) - people were almost giving them away. Seems so crazy now.
Happy birthday capt p.most of us get socks!haha.the word for the chords is ‘inversions’.great machine you got there.im 53 soon and got into music in 79,first on guitar but then had a juno 6 and dx7 and sh101,wish I’d kept them all.I’ve been getting back into writing after nearly 20 years on the buses in London.Just got a D-50 to go with quite a few bits of kit I’ve been getting together so hoping to join the UA-cam community sometime soon.As always enjoyed your video capt p.have a great day,mate.
Thank you! Hehe, me too.... and that's why I started the www.synthmania.com back in 2004.... I wanted to share any information about gear and technique - still is the inspiration for the youtube channel too.
Very pedagogic and well explained walkthrough ! And a big congrats to the purchase of this iconic piece (and birthday too of course!Finally grown up....?)
Belated Happy 50th and congratulations to your daughter on graduating with her high school diploma. I celebrated both my 50th and my daughter's graduation from university just like you have last year so I can empathize how proud you are of her and even though you may not celebrate, making it to the half century is a big achievement considering the friends who never made it. 50 not out. Wishing you many more, and congratulations on getting a wonderful synth to mark both great occasions.
Happy belated birthday, and congrats to your daughter!
Thank you :^)
A thing of beauty, an Italo factory. Im talking about you Paolo, happy birthday!
Haha, thank you :^)
best review ever! I have seen these around from time to time but never caught my imagination...till now! :)
Congratulations to you and Grace, Paolo! Great video! This synth sounds so iconic!
Thank you! yes, definitely the sound of an era
Happy birthday Paolo, you of all people deserve a Synthex. Have been watching your videos for years, and you really know what makes each synth shine. Hope you get to enjoy another 50 more.
Thank you :^)
Wow, wow, wow! What a great video! I was not familiar with this thing except the name in passing. Now that I've seen you demo it, I really appreciate what a complete machine it was/is- from the sound to features to the astonishingly clear and straight-forward layout. Please also share more 80's synth stories from Italy in the future- that's the real deal! Bravo sir!
Congrats to your daughter and you! And congrats on the belated birthday gift !
A very happy belated birthday to you!
That was a great trip down memory lane. You can definitely hear elements of the classic 'string machine' in there, a sort of buzzy warm sound and who doesn't love that? A lucky find that looks in great shape despite its age and sounds good too!!!
Thank you :^)
Very happy birthday!!!. Congratulations for your daughter!. Incredible sound!, very warm and powerful, awesome Elka.
Thank you :^)
A well deserved present. Congratulations on the big 50 and the graduation of you're daughter.
Wow what a synth takes me back to my youth. Bella sound!
Thank you :^)
Hi Paolo,
thank you for all the great videos you create!
It is incredibly much fun for me to participate in your enthusiasm! What make you special are the little stories on the edge, which often takes us on a journey through time.
PS: Last year I passed the 50 too.
Happy Birthday!
Oliver from Germany
Thank you, Oliver, very much appreciated and happy b-day to you too :^)
Happy birthday buddy!
Great job on the videos. I love hearing stories about peoples youth in the 80's. It was such a great time to grow up.
Shane, thank you!
I dont think I've heard you so excited to talk about a synth before. This is obviously special to you. thanks for sharing :)
Steve, thank you!
Happy belated birthday! Congrats to your daughter, as well!
Looks like you got two great gifts for the big five-o :)
Thank you :^) I surely did
Happy Birthday! This is also a great treat for me, being uploaded 5 days away from my own birthday! Always love your videos!
Thank you and Happy B-day !
Congrats Paolo, that synth sounds absolutely lovely! 100% worth waiting for!
Thank you, Marshal :^) Yes, it's one of a kind for sure! :)
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! I loves the sounds and stories of the times of your life. Your videos have brought me so much joy since I stumbled upon them a few weeks ago. I started playing piano 2.5 years ago and one day I plan on owning and learning to play a synth!
Thank you, Michael, I think I'll change the channel format a bit and add more stories from '80s and '90s. People seem to enjoy them
Oh wow yeah the sound is definitely the heart of italo disco my heart melts when you play this beautiful instrument matching the sounds of italo Disco thank you so much for the video
Happy Birthday !! 🎊🎂🎁🎈🎉 thanks for sharing !
Thank you!
Congratulations! :) Enjoy the Synthex (and all the other synths ;) ), & thx 4 your videos!
Thank you, Kiwictor!
What an awesome birthday present! And happy belated birthday!
Thanks for sharing this video!
God, just got to the overhead view of the synth. Its gorgeous!
Thank you :^)
Happy 50th Sir...and congrats to your daughter on her graduation! your synth channel is the best and my top favorite
David, thank you very much!
Such a nice sounding synth....Congrats on your 50th .....still really enjoy your channel as you never fail to increase your synth collection and share them with us .....congratulations to your family on Graces graduation what a great present.
Thank you :^)
Happy Birthday Paolo, beast of a Birthday present :)
Thank's for sharing some memories, you beat me in age by 1 year.
Time flies as the mid 80s dont seem so far back when i think back.. Congrats to your daughter on her graduation.
Thank you! Definitely goes fast...
Made in Castelfidardo , da Mario Maggi. Grande Elka!!! Elka is Italy
That is a very COOL synth. I've been playing my Akai ax-60 a lot lately. The Akai is pretty awesome too. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
Best birthday present ever!!!!! Hope you had a great time!
Happy Birthday Paolo, the Mania never stops!
No... Stop.... Til GX-1!!! :-D
Auguri in super ritardo!! ☺️
Just a few days ago Cherry Audio released the VST version of this amazing synth! Can't wait to test it! 😍
Wow. That thing sounds INCREDIBLE. Thanks for the cool demo. Congrats, and here’s to another 50. 🎉
Thank you :^)
Wonderful machine, thanks for sharing your excellent present! It really encapsulates the essence of a unique era.
Thank you :^)
wow that is a beast! thanks for sharing it. Happy Birthday PaoIo!
Thank you :^)
HBD! And that's a fantastic synth! Hope to hear more!
Thanks so much! More Synthex content coming for sure
I just discovered this amazing synth that i will probably never be able to buy. Your joy and presentation of the product were very pleasant! thanks a lot and enjoy with your precious toy
Glad you enjoy it!
Wow...it sounds amazing. Such a rich and fat warm tone!
I'd never heard one in its full glory. I have now and it sounds amazing. Happy birthday!
Thank you :^)
That was great, what a beautiful synth.
Happy birthday you are super talented my friend love the videos.
David, thank you so very much
Happy birthday - and wow what an excellent sounding synth!
Thank you :^)
So nice to share this, Paulo. Your such a great guy. Happy birthday.
Thank you :^)
Happy belated birthday and congratulations to your daughter on her success!
Damian, thanks so much!!
Happy birthday, sounds amazing 🥳🙌🎂 🎈🎉🎹
Thank you :^)
Congrats Paolo (and Grace) great synth!
Thank you :^)
Alla faccia del regalone! Auguri di buon compleanno e altri 50 di questi anni, pieni di synth e musica ovviamente :-D
Grazie di cuore!
Congrats! So many things to celebrate and what a suitable way to do so :)
Thank you :^)
Happy Birthday! and congratulations for your doughters graduation!
All the best for you and your family!
Thank you very much, same to you!
Happy Birthday my friend! You are THE BEST!!! A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Thank you!
This video is a good, relaxing thing to watch while having a breakfast. :) Nice sounds! Interesting, funny stories. Happy birthday and congratulations on the buy. :)
Fun fact: I came here and stayed, initially searching for Nord Lead 4 demo videos for a friend whose name is similar to this Elka Synthex name. ;D
Congratulations and happy birthday !
Thank you!
NICE.....both the keyboard and your smart daughter happy birthday dude......Great idea treating yourself to a classic synth.
Thanks, Shadow Banned
This is a wondeful gift. Happy BDAY and enjoy!
Thank you very much!!
Happy birthday and congratulations on your daughters graduation....the synth sounds awesome...👍🏻
Thank you!
Happy Birthday, synthesizer fun. And Happy Future to your daughter.
Thank you!
Congrats of both your 50th AND the awesome Synthex ❤️
Thank you :^)
I noticed all of those tassels her Gown, Smart! I know you were beaming with pride...
*HAPPY BIRTHDAY..*
Thank you :^)
Bad Ass Analog !!!!! Happy Birthday and congratulations to your daughter.
Thank you :^)
Awesome! Happy Birthday :)
Thank you!
Great synth! Great video from a great UA-camr! Well done!
Thank you very much
Happy Birthday mate, I was 50 only 2 weeks ago myself, and I still love dance music, and still DJ on internet radio. Another great video from you, I'm a big fan.
Nik, thank you very much, and happy birthday to you as well!!
Happy Belated birthday..wish i got a pressie like that:) Probably thr best Poly synth
Congratz homey! It is a magnificent piece.
Thank you!
Wow...what a nice gift. Sounds and looks amazing.
Wow !! so many of us turning 50 this year... love your channel !
Thank you! Generation X for the win! :-D
Born in 1969, one of the COOLEST years in human history, Paolo? Me too! Moved to the States in 1998. Happy 50 birthday to ourselves. Thank you so much for all your fantastic videos - not just technologies, sounds but always interwound with life story! Congrats on your new ownership of Synthex (and your daughter's graduation). I have a similar story myself, regarding my D-50, another wow!-synthesizer.
Belated happy birthday!
Thank you, Young Choe! I love the D-50 as well, a lot
Beautiful analysis of the sequencer, thanks.
Glad you liked it.
Such a beautiful example. Belated happy birthday!
Thank you :^)
Good on you, Paulo. As a dad I reckon your intro to this video was lovely. Sounds like you got two great birthday presents 😊
Thank you, I did!
This awesome sound. 100% 80s music feeling. It's a pleasure to see how enthused you present your vintage synths. Ever thought of a cooperation with the Finnish artist Kebu? He shares your passion to use only vintage synths and also shows this special kindness while performing music like you do.
Happy Belated Birthday Paulo!! I'm 2 years behind you.
Thank you :^)
Great to see a good video about one of these synths, and glad the synthex is in the hands of someone who appreciates it. I still kick myself about a bunch of synths I wished I'd bought in the early 90s (CS80, VCS3, Xpander...) - people were almost giving them away. Seems so crazy now.
Thank you and yup, they're only bound to go up in value as more people get into synths and research the history of them.
Happy Birthday and congrats to your daughter. I am SOOOOOOOOOOO JEALOUS!
Thank you! No jealousy needed ;-) ... if you can't find the original, check out the Xerxes for sure, they really did a great job
Great video. Does sound very nice. It's got lots of character.
Thank you
Buon Compleanno! 🥳 Happy Birthday 🎹
Thanks !
Bravo Paolo, e complimentoni per la figliola !! Enjoy il Synthex😀😀😀😀
Thank you , Gianni!
Happy belated birthday. 50years? Now you are vintage, rare and expensive too. :P
Nice demo!
Haha, thank you and yep, Marko :-D Definitely vintage now. I was born in the same epoch as the Moog modulars....
Going prices for Paolo on both Ebay and Reverb have skyrocketed.
Beautiful daughter and beautiful synth!! Soo warm sounding!!
Thank you very much!
Auguri!!! Happy birthday Paolo!!! :)
Thank you :^)
Happy Belated 50th Birthday Synthmania! A synth is the best birthday present.
Thank you :^)
Congrats an happy b-day. Super duper gift. I'm hitting 50 in November, I'll be lucky to get a slap on the ass.
Thank you! Good luck with the slap ass, just watch out for guys like this ua-cam.com/video/5-uIwpo0dCU/v-deo.html
Happy birthday capt p.most of us get socks!haha.the word for the chords is ‘inversions’.great machine you got there.im 53 soon and got into music in 79,first on guitar but then had a juno 6 and dx7 and sh101,wish I’d kept them all.I’ve been getting back into writing after nearly 20 years on the buses in London.Just got a D-50 to go with quite a few bits of kit I’ve been getting together so hoping to join the UA-cam community sometime soon.As always enjoyed your video capt p.have a great day,mate.
Thank you :^) The D-50 is a favorite synth of mine, you can get really great sounds out of it - enjoy!
Congratulations and happy birthday 🎂🎂🎈
Malik , thank you!
Happy Birthday and congratulations to your daughter.
Thank you :^)
Lovely video, I liked the inclusion of the graduation! Amazing synth also !
Thank you :^)
What a beautiful machine, congrats Paulo.
Thank you :^)
OH MY GOD...................
I’m blown away by this synth...............
........
Thank you so much.....
Grazie !grandissima Demo ! ELKA is the evolution of MCS70 Synth . Ciao
Paolo, I sure could have used your videos back in the early 80's!!!! Back then we had to learn on our own!
Thank you! Hehe, me too.... and that's why I started the www.synthmania.com back in 2004.... I wanted to share any information about gear and technique - still is the inspiration for the youtube channel too.
Happy Birthday Paolo :) lovely synth :)
Thank you, Tom!!!
Very pedagogic and well explained walkthrough ! And a big congrats to the purchase of this iconic piece (and birthday too of course!Finally grown up....?)
Thank you :^)
Congratulation ! Happy Birthsday... ! :D
Attila, thank you!
happy birthday 🎁🤗 and concrats with your daughter 📸
Thank you :^)
Glad for you :) The best deserve the best !
Congrats and well deserved
Thank you
Tantissimi auguri per il tuo compleanno Paolo, ed anche per gli studi di tua figlia. Un caro saluto dall'Italia.
Grazie, Francesco! Salutoni anche a te e alla patria
Grazie! :-)
Belated Happy 50th and congratulations to your daughter on graduating with her high school diploma. I celebrated both my 50th and my daughter's graduation from university just like you have last year so I can empathize how proud you are of her and even though you may not celebrate, making it to the half century is a big achievement considering the friends who never made it. 50 not out. Wishing you many more, and congratulations on getting a wonderful synth to mark both great occasions.
0:25 High school diploma
@@Graham_Wideman thanks for correcting me :)
Thank you :^) Yeah, high school for now, but college starts next month, so I'll be there in no time too :-) congrats!
DCO polysynths with analog filters ARE the sound of the 80s.
What a beautiful synth! Happy 50th! Congratulations to your daughter!
This makes me want to consider the Prophet Rev2 more seriously...
Thank you, thesearethesuns!
Happy 50th Paolo and congratulations on the Synthex! :)
Thank you, synth4ever!
AuguriX!!!! :) and congrats for your daughter's graduation.
Thank you!
Hey Hey Guy, congrats and thank you for the video 🙏
Thank you :^)
happy birthday. The "Bunny Hop" has its own color too actually lol.