"Homework is an experimental modular standalone workstation.
A four tracks portastudio-like cassette recorder with granular, reverb, echo and saturation effects, plus two classic modular synthesizers of the 70s.
The synths integrate with the tape recorder and the effects, thanks to a generous number of patch points placed directly on the recorder panel.
Homework is a powerful electronic experimental echo-system where fantasy is the only real limit and vintage warm sound is paramount!
THE EYE OF HORUS
is a modular synth carefully modelled after the west coast paradigm with some peculiar features like two Tropical Additive Synthesis Oscillators, a Hybrid Putney Filter, a Triple Variable State BP Filter, a Tropical Shaper, a Comparator and a double sequencer and clock.
Like the 1970s models which inspired it The Eye Of Horus is wild, organic and warm!
SONDA
is a modular synthesizer designed for drones, and inspired by the instrument popularized by the French composer and synthesist Eliane Radigue.
Five multi-waveforms oscilaltors, two multi-mode variable state filters/resonators, two modulators/amplifiers, one LPF 24 dB filter, a 7 channel mixer and a special very slow triple low frequency oscillator.
Available for Mac OS (M processors suggested) at giorgiosancristoforo.net"
Pirin V1 for Behringer DeepMind 12D/12/6/X by NatLIfe - is a new collection of mix sounds between Melodic Techno, Trance & Ambient.
This is the complex ARP programs(inspired by Martin Roth, Ben Böhmer & Anjunadeep style) together with deep atmosphere in PAD sounds(inspired by Trilucid & Colorize style), Synth, Modular, SFX, Plucks and punching modulated Bass (inspired by Stephan Bodzin & Ben Böhmer styled).
You will not find anything similar to this collection.
The Soundbank contains 50 Behringer Deepmind 12D/12/6/X presets, which are:
10 Sequenced ARP's 3 Bass 5 Modular sounds 18 Pad patches 8 FX 2 Synth 3 SEQ 1 Pluck
I developed these sounds in a place completely remote from civilization, high in the mountains, around wild forests, fields, rivers and lakes, where nature itself told me how a synthesizer should sound.
My main goal was to make an exceptional atmosphere in one library, where I worked hard on every sound for days to make it sound exactly how it should.
Timeline: 00:00 NatLife - Ruchei 02:13 NatLife - Mind & Thoughts 04:16 NatLife - Wind of Montains 05:19 NatLife - Voda Water 06:20 NatLife - Space Sound 07:22 NatLife - Beautiful Things 09:27 NatLife - Pirin"
"Yes, it very much will drum. The M1 dark system is a fully modular (Eurorack compatible )system in conveniently compact desktop format. No external modules or effects are used in this video.
Dark system M1 is an analog modular monophonic synthesizer voice, in eurorack format, completely patchable with 8 step sequencer , fuzz and delay effects.
Modules:
1-Sequencer 8 , a modern version of the classic Baby8 analog sequencer. 2-Sub Vco , sawtooth and pulse oscillator, 1 v per octave compatible, also includes a noise source and one or two octaves sub square waveforms, selectable with toggle switch.
3-Transistor ladder VCF , modern version of the classic moog ladder filter, capable os self oscillating
4-EG2 , dual ASR envelope generator, with loop capabilities for use as a sort of low frequency oscillator.
5-VCA4 , quad voltage controlled amplifier, with per channel gain and summed output for use as a voltage controlled mixer
6-Delay , pt2399 based , with modulation input and self oscillations
7-Crash Fuzz , a wild square wave fuzz , with modulation over pulse width (color) , and internal triangle LFO for modulating color
8-HRmixer , 4 channel mixer with global gain, vu meter led level indicator, and headphone output.
Specs :
dimensions : 58HP width m 3U height in Eurorack standards
Power requirement : 9VDC 0.5mA center negative (included)
"In this Signal Colors episode, I'm taking a much closer look at the Herbs & Stones Soft Memo - a semi-modular stereo patchable effects workstation that can help craft some WILD sounds. Hang out while I check it out with a stereo synth (OP-1F), vocals (TP-7), and a mono synth (Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano MIDI).
00:00 Intro
01:02 Layout and Control Overview
08:30 All Algorithms w/ OP-1F
01:03:17 On Vocals w/ TP-7
01:14:49 On Mono Sources w/ Pocket Piano
01:21:24 Final Thoughts
"🥁 'Modular Impulse' is a collection of 50 combo patches for the semi-modular analog synthesizers Moog DFAM and Labyrinth. The soundset focuses on rhythmic and dynamic sound design, as both synthesizers are naturally oriented toward punchy, percussive tones. 🧿 The collection includes basses, plucks, bleeps, drums, leads, and FXs. There is a wide range of sound colors inside the pack: massive and gentle, aggressive and soft, bright and dull, melodic and inharmonic tones, as well as straight and polymetric patterns.
🎛 The main idea behind the soundset is a high level of interconnection, rather than simply syncing the synths with independent timbres (individual patch collections for DFAM and Labyrinth are also available on my website). In this patchbook, the timbres of the synths are tightly intertwined and cannot exist separately:
"The Ohmforce Bohm is a powerful Eurorack digital kick drum module that delivers everything from classic punchy bass drums to wild, experimental kicks, with deep sound shaping, CV control and stereo output for modern modular setups!"
0:00 Intro 0:25 Groove 0:51 Taps 1:16 Length and pitch 1:45 FX 2:45 Sound generators 3:45 Volume 4:20 Stereo spread 4:41 Performer 4:48 Volume 5:16 DJ filter 5:45 ON/OFF button 6:01 High-pass filter 6:15 Low-pass filter 6:27 DJ reso 6:53 Beat roll and slip roll 7:27 Audio inputs and ducking 8:24 First patch 10:15 Second patch 11:03 Third patch
Been working on this for a while and it's finally at a point where I want to share it.
*Tresse* is a standalone polyphonic synthesizer built around Mutable Instruments' Plaits DSP code, running on an ESP32-S3 with a custom PCB. Three voices of polyphony, 38 synthesis engines, USB, DIN/TRS and Bluetooth MIDI, and perhaps Ableton Link and our upcoming stack (VMB) Våld Modular Bus, expected to ship this summer, and which will a new wireless comms protocol with negligible latency, auto discovery and machine mesh capabilities (to be released soon). Also enough knobs and encoders to actually play the thing without menu-diving, and a battery for when you're bored outside of your studio.
*The core idea:* take the full Plaits engine library — all 24 algorithms — and make it polyphonic in a self-contained hardware instrument. Then keep going and add 14 more custom engines on top. There are hundreds of options similar to this in modular systems and i thought why not bring all these god-level creative tools to bedroom, desktop producers who don't have the money or the space (or will) to mingle in the modular space, and bring them one contained box with all they need.
What's inside
*ESP32-S3* doing all the DSP across both cores (voices 0+1 on Core 1, voice 2 on Core 0, parallel render) **PCM5102A DAC**, 24-bit output, 32kHz sample rate *4 pots + 4 rotary encoders* through CD74HC4067 mux and MCP23017 I2C expander *OLED display* (128×64) for patch info, engine select, preset browsing *USB MIDI + BLE MIDI* — works with everything, no adapter needed for wireless Custom PCB, all through-hole friendly
38 engines
The first 24 are straight from Plaits — East Coast, Phase Distortion, all three DX7 variants, Terrain, String/Chords, Chiptune, Wavetable, Speech, Swarm, Particle, the Rings modes, the three drum engines, etc.
Then 14 custom engines built from scratch:
*Karplus-Strong* — proper physical string modeling with excitation morphing (noise → impulse → tonal) *ByteBeat* — 8 classic formulas with pitch-tracked rate, gets wild *CZ Phase Distortion* — Casio CZ-style, three distortion shapes *Supersaw* — up to 7 detuned saws with PWM, the obvious one but it needed to exist *Formant* — vowel synthesis with 3 bandpass resonators, gender shift control *2-Op FM* — clean FM with 13 ratios and operator feedback *Wavefolder* — sine/tri/saw/square source into a proper folder with bias *Noise Drums* — SVF-based with pitch envelope, covers kicks through metallic hits *Modal Resonator* — 8 tuned bandpass partials, morphs from harmonic → bell → bar inharmonicity, with a bowed excitation mode *Sympathetic Strings* — 3 coupled Karplus delay lines with controllable coupling and interval ratios *Comb Resonator* — 4 parallel comb filters with spread control *Drawbars* — organ-style additive with 8 Hammond-ratio partials *Complex Oscillator* — FM into wavefolder, Buchla-adjacent territory *Grain Noise* — granular noise with smoothing, good for textures and pads
Controls
Three parameter layers accessible via toggle buttons:
*Normal* — Timbre, Morph, Harmonics, Color on pots; Attack, Decay, FM, LFO Depth on encoders *MOD* — Fold, Detune, Ring Mod, Chorus on pots; LFO destination/shape/speed/sync on encoders *SHIFT* — Filter Cutoff/Reso/Env/Type on pots; Portamento, Octave, Vibrato depth/speed on encoders
Hold both buttons → engine select overlay. Double-tap MOD → system menu (randomizer, MIDI config, play mode). Double-tap SHIFT → preset browser across three banks (own patches, generated, branches).
Play modes: Poly, Mono, and chord modes (Major, Minor, 7th, Sus4, Power, Octave).
The randomizer is one of my favorite things — it generates random patches with procedural names (stuff like "Velvet Moth" or "Iron Shard"), you scroll through them with the encoder, and save the ones you like to a generated preset bank. 512 slots each for generated and branch presets, 128 for your own.
What it sounds like
Honestly covers a lot of ground. The Plaits engines already span everything from classic analog to FM to physical modeling to noise, and the custom engines fill in some gaps I wanted — proper supersaw, real Karplus-Strong, the modal/sympathetic stuff for metallic and evolving tones, and the ByteBeat engine for when you want to go full chaos. The global FX chain (filter, wavefolder, ring mod, chorus) ties everything together.
The project should be available from April 2026, in kit or assembled units! Price to be discolsed once i have the final FINAL prototype, but shouldn't hurt the wallet.
This is a *Våld Labs* project from Lisbon Portugal. Much more to come.
Would love to hear what people think, and happy to answer questions about the build or the DSP. Be aware that this is a pretty advenced prototype, but still a prototype"
"The Ohmforce Bohm is a powerful Eurorack digital kick drum module that delivers everything from classic punchy bass drums to wild, experimental kicks, with deep sound shaping, CV control and stereo output for modern modular setups!"
"VOLTAGE IN SHADOW is a collection of 50 combo patches and patterns for a semi-modular system by Make Noise: 0-COAST + 0-CTRL + STREGA. It includes textures, basses, leads, drones, chords, percussion, and FXs. 💎 There is a wide range of timbres inside the pack: soft and bright, musical and experimental, harmonic and FX-like, cyclic and generative, slow and fast, analog- and digital-style, dry and atmospheric, clean and distorted.
🦠 This is one of the most complex works I’ve done. It required a lot of time and effort, but I also received huge pleasure and inspiration while working with such interesting and unique devices. The patches turned out to be very fluid, dynamic, and non-static — largely due to the “alive” and sensitive nature of the synths. However, this also creates some difficulty when recreating the patches from images: even small changes in knob positions can affect the final result.
Check with dealers on the right for price and availability.
"Magnolia is an eight-voice analog through-zero linear FM synthesizer. Besides the classic analog polysynth sounds, its design allows programming some less conventional timbres closer to the world of modular synthesizers, and especially of the so-called “complex oscillators.”
Magnolia allows to bring modular synthesis techniques in the world of analog polysynths, with all the known advantages of the latter: polyphony, immediacy of use, powerful sound, and those little unpredictable details generally known as “analog warmth.”
Magnolia is a highly playable instrument thanks to its expressive Fatar keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch and encourages sound exploration through its large and relaxing front panel.
"We patch both modules together, sync them via Mother-32, and explore how they interact with DFAM, Labyrinth, and Teenage Engineering Rhythm for a wild semi-modular jam.
The D-Thing+ transforms the Moog DFAM, adding reset, swing, step control, micro-timing, shuffle, reverse, random modes, and MIDI/CV clocking — turning a brilliant but limited sequencer into a powerful performance instrument.
The L-Thing is built to pair with Moog’s Labyrinth, providing dual clocks, polymeter and polyrhythm modes, Euclidean rhythm options, and generative sequencing that pushes Labyrinth far beyond its stock behavior — while still working with any CV-capable synth.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Intro: Serendipity + what we’re testing 0:23 — Why DFAM needs this (no reset, studio workflow) 2:23 — D-Thing+ reset explained (DFAM’s biggest quirk) 2:52 — Step length control (1–8 steps) 3:43 — Multi menu: step loops beyond 8 steps 4:58 — Micro menu: per-step microtiming / swing feel 5:02 — Sequencer modes overview (normal, reverse, bounce, odd/even, shuffle) 6:34 — Random mode + MIDI/CV modes 8:35 — L-Thing intro + what it unlocks on Labyrinth 10:03 — Patching L-Thing to Labyrinth (clock + bit flip) 11:06 — Sync setup: D-Thing+ clocking L-Thing + reset in sync 11:34 — LFOs + using it with other Moog (Grandmother/Matriarch) 12:44 — Polymeter setup: beats/bar + length tricks 13:42 — Polyrhythm mode (firmware note + chaos) 14:59 — Fast performance tweaks / weirdness 17:56 — Wrap-up: who these are for + closing
The D-Thing is a device that adds significant capabilities to the DFAM (or Edge) sequencer, such as:
MIDI integration — clocking and individual step play,
Reset — manual, via CV or via MIDI,
Variations in the step order — Forward, Reverse, Bounce, Odds & Evens, Shuffle, Random and Custom,
Changing the sequence length — 1 to 8 steps (up to 16 steps for a custom step order),
Step repeat — assign a play count of up to 8 times to any step,
Off-grid timing — swing beat as well as arbitrary shifts away from the beat.
"In this video, we dive into Esu's Trifecta, a powerful stereo triple-effects Eurorack module built for experimental sound design, aggressive textures, alien soundscapes, and modern electronic music production. Hear how Trifecta transforms modular synth patches with lush stereo processing, wild modulation, and gritty character that shines in any hardware-focused studio setup or live performance. If you're chasing unique effects chains and deep sound design, this hands-on demo shows why Esu’s Trifecta stands out as a creative weapon for pushing modular systems beyond the ordinary."
"🟪🟧🟥 ECS Generative is a collection of 25 patches (+Crave patterns) for the semi-modular system by Behringer: EDGE + CRAVE + SPICE. This genre of sound design is highly popular within modular culture, and the Behringer synths offer an excellent feature set to explore it. Controlled chaos and randomness, probability, non-repetitiveness, tempo shifts, pattern uniqueness, the alternation of short and long sounds, unexpected changes, silence and density, harmonic and FX-like tones, and glitchy bursts throughout sequences — all of these elements are part of the soundset.
"Ever since I came back home I've been pushing out tracks non stop. finally got something of a workflow going it seems. Not looking forward to editing it all later but thats another story.
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2020 Edit:
Still haven't released this track lol. I have been plenty active since I have recorded this track though!"
BHSTS / REUNION by Colin Benders / compositional analysis
"Last weekend I was asked to do a full ambient show with no drums, so I got creative with some patch ideas and stumbled upon a feature I had never used before... let's see how deep we can go with this! expect lots of polyphony and wild sequences, things can get crazy today...!
Go ahead and have some fun with the 'Prignalia' stems: https://linktr.ee/colinbenders
You can upload version over there if you want to!
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Sole but far-from-lonely emperor of a monster 243-module rack, genre-unbound sound explorer, modular mad scientist to the bone, call him whatever you like it’s a fact: Dutch wave-tumbler Colin Benders defies the conventions of so easily tag-slapped electronics as much as his music confronts gravity itself. Untamed and unshackled from today’s main line of tepid production behaviourism, striving in an artistic lane truly his own, Benders has completely veered off the grand street's accepted modus operandi to operate his gear and imagination in utterly innovative fashion.
Having garnered a more than solid experience of the first-hand musician-to-listener experience, Benders keeps on cutting new trails for live electronics, away from drowsy standards and mimetic attitudes. Instead, the Dutch performer pledges to rethink our whole consumption and digestive process of music through lengthy, free-jazz-like momentums to lose your mind and body to. The knowledge and time spent perfecting his craft both apart and before his online audience shines through these patched-up symphonies of boisterous sine-waves, all-engulfing lo-end swells and hair-raising crescendos that have already conquered the likes of Dekmantel, Awakenings, ADE and Berghain.
#modularsynth #colinbenders"
"Its done!!!
The synth is up and running! after 3 weeks of chaos and many more of evading the task, I finally have the layout I always wanted... time for a quick recap! I'll take you through the steps of how I approached the eurorack design of my monstersynth in this final vlog entry of my build series.
if you're interested in the layout and have a look at the guts of this gargantuan thing, follow these links!
"Adam Husk presents the BM-18M CLUSTER BOX, a compact modulation pedal that blends classic chorus and flanger tones with deep creative control. Switch easily between chorus and flange modes using the range rocker, then shape your sound with Drive, Output Level, and a dry/wet mix.
At Behringer, we believe in pushing the boundaries of music technology to make high-quality gear accessible to everyone. Our mission is to empower musicians at every level by delivering innovative tools at a fraction of the cost—without compromising on sound or performance."
Classic Modulation, Reimagined
The Behringer BM-18M CLUSTER BOX is a modulation powerhouse that blends the warmth of classic chorus and flanger tones with a modern edge. At its core, a simple range rocker lets you switch between lush chorusing and sweeping flange textures—but the CLUSTER BOX is anything but basic. Whether you're chasing vintage shimmer or pushing into wild, unpredictable territory, this pedal is built to inspire.
Deep Control, Limitless Texture
Beyond the familiar sounds lies an expressive control layout designed for sonic sculpting. Shape your tone with adjustable Drive and Output Level for analog-style saturation, or blend dry and wet signals to taste. A six-shape LFO selector lets you modulate Rate, Amount, Delay, and Feedback in highly creative ways—while a dedicated tap-tempo footswitch keeps your modulation locked to the groove.
Modulation Meets Modularity
From pedalboard to modular rig, the CLUSTER BOX opens up a world of routing possibilities. Control key parameters via CV, MIDI, or expression pedal, and sculpt your effects further with a dedicated feedback insert loop. USB-C integration with the Guitar Tribe App adds even more flexibility, while stereo output with DIP switch customization ensures the pedal plays nice with any setup—guitar, synth, or studio.
📚 DMS Generative is a collection of 25 patches for the semi-modular system Moog Sound Studio: DFAM + Mother-32 + Subharmonicon. This genre of sound design is highly popular within modular culture, and the Moog Sound Studio offers an excellent feature set to explore it. 🎛 Controlled chaos and randomness, probability, non-repetitiveness, tempo shifts, pattern uniqueness, the alternation of short and long sounds, unexpected changes, silence and density, harmonic and FX-like tones, and glitchy bursts throughout sequences — all of these elements are part of the soundset. 🎚 Generative timbres can serve as a strong addition to, or the main element of, ambient or techno tracks, jams, and performances. You can also record fragments into your DAW or sampler, slice them into one-shots or loops, and obtain unique material for further processing.
🕹 The key idea behind the soundset is a high level of interconnection. In this patchbook, the timbres of the synths are intertwined — they cannot exist independently: 🔹 They modulate each other with LFOs and envelopes. 🔹 A sequence from one synth may change parameters on another. 🔹 Trigger interactions, clock/rhythm, and run/stop modulations break predictable patterns. 🔹 Audio signals from VCOs may be used as modulation sources to create harmonies, intervals, or wild experimental inharmonic tones. 🔹 Alternatively, they can be used as audio sources routed into another synth to be processed through its unique filter and envelope — giving the signal a “second life.” DFAM, M32, and SUBH each play distinct and defined roles — it’s not a sound mess, but a tightly integrated system where the synths work in close cooperation.
"Step into the world of glitch with Glitch Foundations by TECHTRONIX – a modular-inspired sound pack for the Novation Circuit and Circuit Tracks. Built on unpredictable stutters, chopped rhythms and experimental textures, this pack is perfect for producers looking to push their sound into uncharted territory.
Featuring 128 patches, 64 synthesized drum sounds and 30 demo sessions, Glitch Foundations gives you everything from chaotic leads and FM atmospheres to dirty basses, lush pads and wild FX. Every sound has been
carefully designed to cut through the mix and spark creativity.
🎛️ Pack Highlights:
128 glitch-inspired patches (bass, leads, pads, atmospheres and FX)
64 drum sounds including unique kicks, snares, hats and percussion
30 demo sessions showcasing modular grooves and glitch techniques
Retro compatible with the OG Circuit (sessions not compatible)
"🟪🟧🟥 ECS Combo is a collection of 50 combo patches for the semi-modular system by Behringer: EDGE + CRAVE + SPICE. This collection includes basses, drums/percussion, leads, plucks, textures, and FX. The sound palette covers a wide spectrum: massive and gentle, aggressive and soft, bright and muted, melodic and inharmonic tones, straight and polymetric patterns.
"For sale this Technosaurus Selector System C. A gorgeus and extremely rare modular synthesizer from late 90's. Only few units were made, extremely difficult to find one in these days. This is an unique opportunity to purchase a rare gem of the synthesizer history, in good working condition. The case have marks of use and pass of time. You can check the pictures for more close details of the shape. The unit is working nice, you can check at the youtube videos.
This synthesizer have a very special sound and character, in essence is in the league of the early vintage sound, with wild sounds, lot of life and electricity feeling. Has a very very high dynamic range, is very different from the modern modular synthesizers. But at the same time the stability and the connectivity is stable and easy, very friendly to use, via MIDI or via CV/GATE with volt/octave range.
The power supply is new one with improvements from the original one (original one was very basic design)
Now is, Switching transformer stage + classic linear regulation for best sound and stability, the best of two power supply technologies. Added the operation from 100v to 240v without need to change nothing, universal AC. Added protection and filtering from AC input and added over current protection at the linear voltages to protect this valuable instrument.
This is the list of modules: VCO x4 Dual Waveshaper x1 Dual Ring Modulator x1 Dual Envelope Generator x2 LFO x2 VCF2 x1 Triple Resonator x1 Sample and Hold x1 VCA x2 MIDI interface x1 Passive Multiple x2
Is a big system: Weight: 42 KG Dimensions: 112x53x44 mm"
The synths integrate with the tape recorder and the effects, thanks to a generous number of patch points placed directly on the recorder panel.
Homework is a powerful electronic experimental echo-system where fantasy is the only real limit and vintage warm sound is paramount!
