07.30.2026 EMS RehbergSynthi AKS

video uploads by batchas

"The joystick is repaired. The decay is working again. Quicky before shutting down."

Tech Talk | 10 Years of Montage with Kier Darby & John Melas

video upload by Yamaha Synths Official

"Join Yamaha's Nate Tschetter and Hans-Peter Henkel for a special Tech Talk celebrating 10 years of Yamaha Montage.

They're joined by Kier Darby, creator of the KDX Montage Editor, and John Melas, developer of the renowned Yamaha editor and librarian software, for a conversation about the evolution of Montage over the past decade.

Together they discuss the development of the Montage platform, Motion Control, FM-X, AN-X, Polyphonic Aftertouch, MIDI 2.0, favourite features, live performance, sound design, and the software tools that help Montage users get even more from their instruments.

Whether you've been using Montage since its launch or you've recently discovered Montage M, this Tech Talk offers insights and perspectives from people who know the platform inside and out.

What has been your favourite Yamaha Montage feature over the past 10 years? Let us know in the comments."

M-VAVE FM-1 V15 Firmware Update | New Glide, Sequencer Features & MIDI CC Control

video upload by M-VAVE

"M-VAVE FM-1 V15 Firmware Update is here!

This update introduces new features and improvements, including:

• GLOB: Voice Reset & Glide function
• SEQ: Long Note Recording, Voice Binding, Chain Playback Mode and Custom Step Length
• EDIT: Init Voice, Voice Rename, Voice Copy & Replace, OP Mute Rules
• FX & ENV parameter range improvements
• MIDI compatibility optimization with Note On Velocity = 0 recognition as Note Off

A new FM-1 MIDI CC Control Parameter Guide is also available for easier MIDI control setup.

🔗 Official Website:
https://www.m-vave.com/

Download firmware and software:
https://www.m-vave.com/product?id=fm-1"

Jeannie 2

video upload by Rolf Degen

"DIY blog https://www.sequencer.de/synthesizer/..."

Patrick Gleeson - A tribute to a great synthesizer pioneer from CatSynth TV

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We at CatSynth pay tribute to Patrick Gleeson, a legendary synthesizer pioneer, performer, and composer, who passed away earlier this month. In addition to going through his history and accomplishments, we share some of his own words about his life in music and his collaborations, including his most famous collaboration with Herbie Hancock. We also share statements from composer and multi-instrumentalist Sam Morrison and Dina Pearlman-Ifil of the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation.

0:00 Introduction
0:25 From English literature to music
1:13 Embracing synthesizers
1:38 Collaboration with Herbie Hancock
2:33 Moog and ARP
3:39 Thoughts from Dina Pearlman-Ifil
4:09 Other musical projects
4:32 Return to live performance in the 2010s
4:48 Thoughts from Sam Morrison
6:51 Conclusion

Video of Patrick Gleeson and images courtesy of the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
Photo Gleeson's Moog Modular IIIc courtesy of the Bob Moog Foundation"

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Buch Comber

video upload by Memetune Studio

"I’ve been rejigging the Buchla 200 cabinet today, as I just picked up some new cloney modules from a cool guy named Stephen in Farringdon. I got a Verbos pulser, a completely bonkers Clouds derivative live granulating module, and the excellent 295 Comb Filter, which is a really nice way of getting your hands dirty when it comes to manipulating sound on the Buchla. A bit like beach combing but it’s Buchla comb-filtering. Buch Combing

This is a live performance of some experiments in sound mangling, so don’t expect any nice melodies or beatz"

Roland TR-626 with mods

video upload by Ground Grown Circuits

"Some extra knobs on the TR-626.
Top knob controls sound ROM clock (kinda like a bit rate control) lower knob controls the Gate array clock (pitch). Normally the gate array controls the clock on the sound ROM, so separating them allows you to keep the bit rate high while lowering the pitch and not fully bit crushing the sound (unless you want to)"

Echoes of Arrival | Sequential Pro 3 & OB-6 Synth Performance

video upload by Chris Richardson

"A live improvisation featuring the Sequential Pro 3 and OB-6.

I'll be sharing more performances and sound explorations here. Thanks for listening."

Ultravox - Dancing With Tears In My Eyes | 80s Vintage Synth Cover | Emulator II

video upload by RetroSound

"Ultravox – Dancing With Tears In My Eyes

Originally released in 1984 as the second single from Ultravox's seventh studio album, Lament, Dancing With Tears In My Eyes became one of the band's biggest international hits and remains a defining classic of the 1980s New Wave and Synthpop era. The song reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and became a Top 10 hit across several European countries.

For this cover, I used a selection of legendary vintage synthesizers and drum machines to recreate the iconic sound and atmosphere of the original recording as authentically as possible.

Instruments:
Rodina Alisa 1377 – Analog Bass
Oberheim OB-Xa – Pads & Synth Textures
E-MU Emulator II – Piano, Choirs & Additional Samples
LinnDrum – Drum Machine
Simmons Electronic Drums – Classic 80s Electronic Percussion"

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reFX Tutorial Videos & Upcoming Release

video uploads by reFX



"reFX, known for their Nexus and Vanguard virtual instruments, are releasing their new synth, Rippler, on Thursday morning.

Rippler combines physical modeling synthesis with more traditional synthesizer elements: additional synth oscillators, familiar modulation setup, effects and arpeggiation. With the exciter modules running through two resonators, you can create realistic acoustic sounds or hyper-realistic sounds when pushing the modules further.

Features

Dual-Layer physical modeling synthesizer plus traditional synth oscillators and filters.

441 Presets (Factory Bank July 2026).

Exciter with custom impulse, 32 samples, sample import or sidechain input.

Noise generator feeds into resonators, output, or both.

12 Acoustic-style resonator models: String, Beam, Squared, Bell, Membrane, Plate, Drumhead, Djembe, Vibraphone, Marimba, Open Tube, Closed Tube.

Manual resonator type for custom additive synthesis (change partials in frequency, level, and drag to 'paint' your pattern.

Resonators work in series or parallel, with bi-directional energy coupling.

Dual oscillators with Phase, Fold and Asymmetry.

27 Filter types including vintage, ladder and vowel.

Modulation from four LFOs, four envelopes, random generators, MIDI/MPE controllers, macros.

13 Effects in three chains (Layer A, Layer B, Master): EQ, Distortion, Stereoizer, Phaser, Compressor, Chorus, Magnetic, Tremolo, Delay, Bucket Delay, Reverb, Particle, Limiter.

Vibrato with Rate, Delay and Rise.

Arpeggiator with additional modifiers for pitch and velocity.

Modulation Matrix with custom mapping curves, power curve.

Preset Browser with Favorites and Type tags, random selection.

VST/AU/AAX plugin for Windows and Mac

https://refx.com/rippler/

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