Espen Kraft

@UCa5swc5zZU-xdI8T2RzhL4Q - 101K subscribers

A channel with heavy focus on 80s synthesizer based music. I do tutorials showing how 80s music was made and how the same techniques can be used today. Demo videos of analog and digital synthesisers, drum machines, samplers, computers, sequencers and whatnot from the actual 80s, but also modern gear as DAWs, VST plugins, effects and infrastructure. As a sound designer I make a lot of patch- and sample banks for vintage and modern synths. Many of these banks are very popular and a lot of people download them. I also make music which I present on my channel.

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This is MY new Korg DW-8000 Editor and Librarian and it is FREE for everyone!

This is MY new Korg DW-8000 Editor and Librarian and it is FREE for everyone! Espen Kraft

872 views - 1 day ago

Kawai Q-80EX | One of the best 80s sequencers that nobody talks about

Kawai Q-80EX | One of the best 80s sequencers that nobody talks about Espen Kraft

2.5K views - 5 days ago

This Roland MKS-80 emulator can now use my patch bank

This Roland MKS-80 emulator can now use my patch bank Espen Kraft

2.3K views - 1 week ago

Roland JX-8P vs MKS-70 | They Should Sound Identical. They Don't. Why?

Roland JX-8P vs MKS-70 | They Should Sound Identical. They Don't. Why? Espen Kraft

4K views - 1 week ago

How to Get the Real Tape Workflow Inside Your DAW

How to Get the Real Tape Workflow Inside Your DAW Espen Kraft

3.9K views - 2 weeks ago

Roland JX-08 | The unedited video that made Roland send a hit man after me (and my grandmother)

Roland JX-08 | The unedited video that made Roland send a hit man after me (and my grandmother) Espen Kraft

23K views - 2 weeks ago

Korg DW-8000 in the Sky | FIFA World Cup 2026 Pre-Match Walk Out Song

Korg DW-8000 in the Sky | FIFA World Cup 2026 Pre-Match Walk Out Song Espen Kraft

2.2K views - 3 weeks ago

Stuck in a Creative Rut? Stop Opening Your DAW | Yamaha QX3 Sequencer

Stuck in a Creative Rut? Stop Opening Your DAW | Yamaha QX3 Sequencer Espen Kraft

4.7K views - 4 weeks ago

450 New Patches for u-he DIVA | Download now!

450 New Patches for u-he DIVA | Download now! Espen Kraft

1.1K views - 1 month ago

Roland JX-8P Megapack 192 Patches | Also works for TAL-J-8X and PG-8X

Roland JX-8P Megapack 192 Patches | Also works for TAL-J-8X and PG-8X Espen Kraft

3.2K views - 1 month ago

Making Action Music | 80s Style

Making Action Music | 80s Style Espen Kraft

2.2K views - 2 months ago

Neon Retro Strings & Pads TAL-U-NO-LX | Download NOW!

Neon Retro Strings & Pads TAL-U-NO-LX | Download NOW! Espen Kraft

3.3K views - 2 months ago

Yamaha DX7 Patch Bank with 80s Magic | Download now! (also works in Dexed)

Yamaha DX7 Patch Bank with 80s Magic | Download now! (also works in Dexed) Espen Kraft

38K views - 3 months ago

Free Plugins Inspired by Classic Synths - That Actually Sound Awesome

Free Plugins Inspired by Classic Synths - That Actually Sound Awesome Espen Kraft

25K views - 3 months ago

I Heard a Rumour '65 | Espen Kraft Music

I Heard a Rumour '65 | Espen Kraft Music Espen Kraft

1.2K views - 3 months ago

Why I love my MacBook Air M1 from 2020 | Is it the ultimate laptop in terms of price?

Why I love my MacBook Air M1 from 2020 | Is it the ultimate laptop in terms of price? Espen Kraft

1.8K views - 3 months ago

So Shy | Espen Kraft Music

So Shy | Espen Kraft Music Espen Kraft

1.2K views - 3 months ago

Korg DW-8000/FB-7999 | 3 brand new patch banks for the price of 1 Espen Kraft

2K views - 3 months ago

How I Record, EQ, Compress, and Shape Bass for a Pro Mix

How I Record, EQ, Compress, and Shape Bass for a Pro Mix Espen Kraft

1.4K views - 4 months ago

Atomic Winter '65 | Espen Kraft Music

Atomic Winter '65 | Espen Kraft Music Espen Kraft

1.3K views - 4 months ago

Can You Mix on $100 Speakers? (Yes—Here’s How)

Can You Mix on $100 Speakers? (Yes—Here’s How) Espen Kraft

3K views - 4 months ago

I Suck at Bass — And I love it!

I Suck at Bass — And I love it! Espen Kraft

3.1K views - 4 months ago

Why We Can’t Recognise Synths in Pop Music Anymore

Why We Can’t Recognise Synths in Pop Music Anymore Espen Kraft

12K views - 4 months ago

Greyhound 12" Chaos mix '85 (Italo Disco) - Espen Kraft Music

Greyhound 12" Chaos mix '85 (Italo Disco) - Espen Kraft Music Espen Kraft

1.1K views - 4 months ago

Hot Pursuit! | Espen Kraft Music

Hot Pursuit! | Espen Kraft Music Espen Kraft

2.5K views - 4 months ago

Playing live in a small club | Setup, soundcheck and GO!

Playing live in a small club | Setup, soundcheck and GO! Espen Kraft

1.7K views - 4 months ago

Inside the Studio | Crafting a Cyberpunk Industrial Synth Track

Inside the Studio | Crafting a Cyberpunk Industrial Synth Track Espen Kraft

4.9K views - 4 months ago

Combat You | Espen Kraft Music

Combat You | Espen Kraft Music Espen Kraft

1.3K views - 5 months ago

YouTube 100K Silver Award Play Button Unboxing & Thank You Video!

YouTube 100K Silver Award Play Button Unboxing & Thank You Video! Espen Kraft

1.8K views - 5 months ago

Akai S612 - The Terminator

Akai S612 - The Terminator Espen Kraft

2.6K views - 5 months ago

How I prepare for a first gig as a keyboardist in a new band | From Rehearsal to Stage

How I prepare for a first gig as a keyboardist in a new band | From Rehearsal to Stage Espen Kraft

3.8K views - 5 months ago

SHINE | Espen Kraft Music

SHINE | Espen Kraft Music Espen Kraft

1.3K views - 5 months ago

How to make an 80s Funky Soulful Sophisticated Pop Song | Tutorial

How to make an 80s Funky Soulful Sophisticated Pop Song | Tutorial Espen Kraft

3.7K views - 5 months ago

TG77 - When Yamaha Made One Synth To Rule Them All

TG77 - When Yamaha Made One Synth To Rule Them All Espen Kraft

45K views - 5 months ago

Classic Synth Brass "Pitch Bump" Tutorial (5 different synths explained)

Classic Synth Brass "Pitch Bump" Tutorial (5 different synths explained) Espen Kraft

3.8K views - 6 months ago

Why the Korg DSS-1 matters

Why the Korg DSS-1 matters Espen Kraft

5.3K views - 6 months ago

Roland MKS-100 | The first Roland sampler module (and very few knows about it)

Roland MKS-100 | The first Roland sampler module (and very few knows about it) Espen Kraft

7.9K views - 6 months ago

Vintage Synths Doing Classic Horror Movie Themes | Top 8

Vintage Synths Doing Classic Horror Movie Themes | Top 8 Espen Kraft

4.2K views - 6 months ago

Forrest Gump Theme Made with Vintage Synth Gear | Christmas Edition

Forrest Gump Theme Made with Vintage Synth Gear | Christmas Edition Espen Kraft

2.9K views - 6 months ago

The Casio FZ-1 Is the Hardest-Hitting Vintage Sampler Nobody Talks About

The Casio FZ-1 Is the Hardest-Hitting Vintage Sampler Nobody Talks About Espen Kraft

8.4K views - 6 months ago

Stranger Things inspired synth epicness

Stranger Things inspired synth epicness Espen Kraft

3K views - 6 months ago

DuckTales "Moon Theme" with Yamaha TX802 and TX816 | Which is which?

DuckTales "Moon Theme" with Yamaha TX802 and TX816 | Which is which? Espen Kraft

5K views - 6 months ago

Insert Coin: Emax Samplers, Casio SK-1 & Roland Kung-Fu Synth

Insert Coin: Emax Samplers, Casio SK-1 & Roland Kung-Fu Synth Espen Kraft

5.3K views - 6 months ago

E.T. | With vintage synths and a Commodore 64

E.T. | With vintage synths and a Commodore 64 Espen Kraft

5.1K views - 6 months ago

"Steve McQueen" by Prefab Sprout | One of the best albums of the 80s

"Steve McQueen" by Prefab Sprout | One of the best albums of the 80s Espen Kraft

1.7K views - 7 months ago

The über-quirky, but fun Memorymoog sequencer explained | Synth geeks are strange people

The über-quirky, but fun Memorymoog sequencer explained | Synth geeks are strange people Espen Kraft

2.1K views - 7 months ago

Roland Jupiter-8 Ambient Experiments

Roland Jupiter-8 Ambient Experiments Espen Kraft

3.1K views - 7 months ago

Alesis MidiVerb 2 is GOLD

Alesis MidiVerb 2 is GOLD Espen Kraft

7.4K views - 7 months ago

How to make a classic 80s hit with a cheap vintage sequencer

How to make a classic 80s hit with a cheap vintage sequencer Espen Kraft

26K views - 7 months ago

Who are you making music for?

Who are you making music for? Espen Kraft

9.9K views - 7 months ago

Roland MC-50 sequencer and TR-626 drum machine tutorial | Vintage Mojo

Roland MC-50 sequencer and TR-626 drum machine tutorial | Vintage Mojo Espen Kraft

5.6K views - 7 months ago

Together in Electric Dreams | Vintage synth

Together in Electric Dreams | Vintage synth Espen Kraft

5.7K views - 7 months ago

Korg Wavestation: Classic 90s Digital Synth Power

Korg Wavestation: Classic 90s Digital Synth Power Espen Kraft

7.3K views - 7 months ago

Retro 80s Sounds: MIDI Sequencing & EMAX Samplers in Action

Retro 80s Sounds: MIDI Sequencing & EMAX Samplers in Action Espen Kraft

4.1K views - 8 months ago

Roland W-30 live sequencing a Disney classic.

Roland W-30 live sequencing a Disney classic. Espen Kraft

1.9K views - 8 months ago

How I blend in AI parts to make covers of my own songs | It's not a one-click trick

How I blend in AI parts to make covers of my own songs | It's not a one-click trick Espen Kraft

3.8K views - 8 months ago

Recreating the 80s with hardware MIDI gear | A full song performed with lots of vintage stuff

Recreating the 80s with hardware MIDI gear | A full song performed with lots of vintage stuff Espen Kraft

9.6K views - 8 months ago

Equalizer '25 | Espen Kraft Music

Equalizer '25 | Espen Kraft Music Espen Kraft

1.2K views - 8 months ago

Old school Italo Disco with octave bass | And beautiful mellow melody

Old school Italo Disco with octave bass | And beautiful mellow melody Espen Kraft

10K views - 8 months ago

Old School 80s Midi Sequencing is still a lot of fun!

Old School 80s Midi Sequencing is still a lot of fun! Espen Kraft

7.6K views - 8 months ago