RS063 Hohner PK250: Hidden Gem

[@Balkongodlaren]

Nice video as always! Just a note: Those speaker connectors are not proprietary, they are DIN 41529, a standard commonly used at that time.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

The bass patches are surprisingly good. That filter chip is a good one.

[@baabn]

What i've done with mine is branching of 5v and gnd and add a whole lot of pots. then send the voltages to the asdr, filter and resonance. I've also added a switch to change the asdr to filter or amp. Really neat chip indeed.

[@_P_M_]

Wow, that was great!

[@Triplechorus2]

Die invertierten Regler dürften durch die Zugriegel inspiriert sein, die es ja auch in vielen Italo-Hohner-Orgeln gab. Habe auch noch ein Teil dieser Serie rumstehen, dem Gottseidank nur zwei Tasterblenden fehlen. Die Lesliesimulation ahmt zwar nur einen Rotor nach, statt zwei, klingt aber trotzdem ganz gut für ein Keyboard jener Zeit. Man spürt beim Spielen definitiv, dass es eine nicht nur rein digitale Klangerzeugung ist, sondern dass da ein paar gut klingende Bauteile drinstecken. Leider wurde mit den paar Presets nicht so viel rausgeholt, wie drinsteckt. Schönes Video! Und am Ende ein Videospiel, so frech, dass das eigentlich nur Hofnarren zusteht😂

[@dyscotopia]

I quite like the sounds of this one. They're nothing too exciting but there's some heft and atmosphere I wouldn't expect at that price point. I feel like they'd sit well in a mix and each serves a very practical function. If modded to add more real time control would be a fun device... Plus you get a free Linn Drum as a bonus! My first synth was a kawai k3 which did the digital analog hybrid thing so I have a soft spot for these kinda things

[@mrstephenpariah]

They're genuinely fantastic. Notes harmonise in a way that feels good, it's an underrated facet. Possibly the best trumpet sound since trumpets.

[@hreggerino]

So this man not only has extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the old gear he's reviewing, but can also play them in technically and musically interesting ways. Can't really ask for more then that, good job sir. Loving this format of content btw, I got hard into the Kleinanzeigen keyboard game late covid until I filled up my studio corner. Might have to start making more room.

[@hreggerino]

Almost forgot to mention Chancellor content, A+ for that.

[@rejectedsynths]

😜😁🥳🤩😘

[@strahlemann0225]

not the schröder/merkel/scholz backdrop 😭

[@PorchBass]

What a goldmine your channel is! Mod it!!! Fascinating stuff

[@rejectedsynths]

You,re making me blush ☺️

[@UBERLADEN69]

Spacedouche chancellors vanquished!

[@NonPayingBuyer]

Ooh, been trying to find the desktop module version of this, the MR250, looks great in a small form factor!

[@rejectedsynths]

The MR is a pretty freaky unit. From what I understand it is a two part unit, rack and separate panel for controls. Would be awesome for modding 🤩

[@mrstephenpariah]

I have two. Where in the world are you? There's way more bass tones and you can sequence more instruments simultaneously.

[@tobiasrose]

I'm in the UK! Would be interested in buying one of you have one to share 😋

[@angel604cry]

5:19 Since when the "dot-dash" speaker connectors (DIN-41529) are proprietary? =)

[@rejectedsynths]

Ok you got me there, I'm a bit too young to know about Din-41529

[@RossTotino]

I've heard much worse. Too bad the download link is a nightmare! I couldn't figure pout how to do it.

[@rejectedsynths]

Yeah sorry, I will migrate all downloads to another less annoying site soon, just realized they added some awefully spammy ads.

[@RossTotino]

@@rejectedsynths Great!

[@NicolasMelis]

wow didn’t know about this one!

[@ennayanne]

wait... volume sliders up = silent? that's easily the most batshit thing I've ever heard I think I'm gonna be sick

[@chaosme1ster]

Hammond drawbars, Yamaha 'flippers' on the Electone organs… They all operate "upside down" in a sense. Doesn't make it any less silly in this case though :).

[@doordedeur]

With some good FX-processing this keyboard can sound quite nice. But with a modern synth doing all the classic synths, it isn't necessary anymore to buy a seperate keyboard for these sounds.

[@rejectedsynths]

Well you don't need oldtimers with modern, effficient and safe cars, but still they're often a lot of fun 😁

[@Gerald_Daniel]

Well & creatively done. Then a satirized, simulated video game at the end might've certainly been relatively strenuous I guess.

[@rejectedsynths]

It's an actual real and playable video game! 😜 But yes, the work poured into it was a bit over the top...😅 There are a few minor tweaks it still would need, but if I find time I will polish it a little more and release it for you to play yourself

[@Gerald_Daniel]

@@rejectedsynths That's nice, thank you.

[@sea-saw2654]

I thought you said hybrid syths have been round since the middle ages then realised you said mid 80s .. sorry but it amused me . 😁

[@sub-jec-tiv]

I was a kid in the 80s and now i’m middle aged so it checks out

[@raul0ca]

I blame Bad Gear

[@marcbrasse747]

Truly ….. How can I say this politely? 🤣