Evolving Riddle-4

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Yesterday a new part of the riddle arrived in the post - a beautiful Ensoniq SD1!

The SD1 is a Transwave Rompler workstation from 1990

Did you know that Ensoniq founder Bob Yannes invented the Rompler as we know it (and also the SID chip)? The very first one was called the ESQ1 and came out in 1986, the year before the Roland D50, and then all the other ones from Korg, Yamaha, Kawai, Emu, Alesis, and Kurzweil, each quickly developing their own digital rom chips. Actually Bob used single cycle waveforms stored in rom, but the basic structure and concept of the ESQ1 is what became the rompler. It had 3 simple rom-based VCOs that could be layered and sent through an analog filter. It is a wonderful, epoch defining synth - totally underrated IMO

It was enhanced and repackaged as the SQ80 in 1988 as a fully realised Rompler with more memory for the read-only samples

Their follow up was the VFX which added Transwave synthesis - a bit like the PPG wavetable idea where you can move through the waveform and modulate it. However the VFX had some reliability issues and was replaced a year later by the SD1 which also added a sequencer, and more voices and memory

And this is what we have here - mixed in with the other synths - Quadrasynth, TG33, Waldorf Microwave2 and the Roland JV1080

The reverbs are the Lexicon 224X and the Quantum Room Simulator

There is one part of the riddle left to make - I'll try and work on it tomorrow. Then I will release them all as an album - 'Evolving Riddles' by Benge 😀"

Generative Patches: DFAM+Mother-32+Subharmonicon. Jam Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

📚 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.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/moog...

🕹 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.

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Quantum

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Intellijel Designs,
2x ,Dubmix with Expander, Azimuth 2 , Quadrax,Tetrapad,Tete,
Shapeshifter , 2x Amps , 4x Planar 2 , 4x Polaris Multi Mode Filter,
5x Dixie II +, 2x Plonk , 2x Multi FX 1u, 2x Mixup, 2x Tangrams,
2x Quadratt 1u, 2x passive LPG, Dr. Octature 1 & 2, Steppy,
Scales, Bifold, Flurry , Quad VCA,Metropolix Solo,
Sealegs, Quad Inverter, µMod V1 , ADSR,Metropolix,
2x 104 ~ 7 U Case,104 ~ 4U Case,
Cylonix - Cyclebox II, with expander,
2x Ornament and Crime, (mixolydian scale),
Doepfer R2m ,
WMD Timewarp,
Mutable Instruments Shades,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC ( 16 channels) by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
17.10.2025
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Waldorf Microwave XTk w/ New Encoders & Custom Knobs

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via this Reverb listing

"Incredible wavetable synth. Even the Quantum can not sound like this. All the encoders were changed before I bought the synth. The original encoders were bad quality and they all needed an upgrade. The previous owner put little red pieces of felt on the filter cutoff and wavetable knobs..."

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Waldorf OS Announces Update 3.3.0 for Quantum/Iridium

via Waldorf

"‍We are happy to announce the release of version 3.3.0 for all Quantum and Iridium variants, including Quantum (original & MK2), Iridium Desktop, Iridium Keyboard and Iridium Core.

Update's new enhancements:

MIDI 2.0 compatibility with high-resolution data support

Improved MPE polyphonic pitch-bend

Expanded favorite sets & authors

Release velocity as a modulation source

Additional macros and other refinements

For a complete list check the change log accompanying the update.

The new release will be available in the „Hardware OS Updates“ section of your „My Waldorf" account."

Waldorf Iridium / Quantum - "Cinematic Landscapes" Soundset (51 Exclusive Performances)

video upload by LFOstore

"'Cinematic Landscapes': Paint with Sound. Tell Stories Without Words.
Immerse yourself in a world of evolving emotion and vast auditory vistas with "Cinematic Landscapes"—a meticulously crafted collection of 51 sample-based presets for the Waldorf Iridium & Quantum. This is more than a soundset; it's a palette of moods and textures designed for composers and sound designers who speak the language of feeling. From haunting, barren drones to hopeful, shimmering atmospheres, "Cinematic Landscapes" leverages the full power of Waldorf's flagship synthesizers to deliver an unparalleled toolkit for scoring and ambient production!

This signature soundset is created by OttO K. Schwarz and Nick Klimenko, LFO Store co-founders and renowned sound designers collaborated with Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments and other market leaders. In this soundset you will find evolving pads, atmospheric drones and soundscapes - deep, morphing textures that breathe and tell a story over time.

All presets are modulation wheel - assigned. The soundset is perfect for ambient, new age & cinematic music producers, film scoring and soulful media production. «Cinematic Landscapes» doesn't just give you a sound—it gives you a scene. A mood. A moment in time. Let it be the foundation of your next narrative!

Please find the product with more detailed description here: https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/waldorf"

Explaining Solar installation quantum cloud

video upload by errorinstruments paul tas



"Solar Installation — A Music Box from the Future

Solar Installation is an experimental synthesizer — a bridge between art, sound, and technology. It reimagines how we interact with music, offering a different and deeply artistic way to explore and create sounds.

At its core lies a patch bay that opens up endless sonic possibilities. By experimenting with its connections, you can discover countless “sweet spots” where unexpected textures and tones emerge. The engine itself is alive with movement, evolving harmonics, and shifting layers of sound.

An integrated effects processor lets you transform these tones even further, adding lo-fi echoes, delays, and atmospheric modulations to shape entirely new sonic landscapes.

What truly sets Solar Installation apart is its dual-mode oscillators. Each of the four oscillators can be controlled in two unique ways:

• Precision Mode – using traditional potentiometers for accurate, tactile manipulation.
• Light Interaction Mode – using highly sensitive light sensors that respond to movement and changes in illumination.

This makes the instrument behave like an interactive installation. By positioning it in different lighting environments or allowing natural shadows to play across its sensors, the machine evolves on its own, creating ever-changing, generative music.

Sometimes, it behaves like a futuristic music box — a self-driven system producing evolving patterns, unexpected harmonies, and “happy accidents.” It invites you to let go of control and embrace the beauty of randomness, where sound becomes an organic, living experience.

Solar Installation exists between instrument and sculpture, science and art, intention and chaos. It’s not just about making music — it’s about exploring possibilities.

Available www.errorinstruments.com #eurorack #electronicinstrument #lifeisbutadream #automobile #affordablegear #diyelectronics #circuitbending #haveitoldyoulatelythatiloveyou #modularsynth #error"

Ocean Swift Releases Two New Sonic Expansions: Triple Cheese Pizza and Quantum Spaces

Triple Cheese Pizza - 50 creative presets for U-He Triple Cheese | Uniquely quirky soundbank

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

"Exploring the Weird, the Plucky and the unpredictable.

Ocean Swift's Triple Cheese Pizza delivers 50 fresh presets for U‑He’s uniquely quirky comb-filter synth. Focused on the instrument’s plucky and resonant character, this soundbank explores experimental textures, subtle randomness, and curious tonal behavior.

You’ll find a range of plucky keys, splattering leads, strange basses, swirly pads and a handful of odd sound effects - each tapping into Triple Cheese’s unpredictable charm. It’s a light but flavorful collection that embraces the weird and wonderful nature of this fun creative synth.

Grab the soundbank at: https://oceanswift.net/product/triple..."

Quantum Spaces - Preset Bank for U-He Colour Copy - Sound Showcase

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

"Quantum Spaces brings you over 50 delay, reverb and creative processing presets for u-he Colour Copy 'Bucket Brigade Delay'.

Grab it at: https://oceanswift.net/product/quantu...

Exploring rich textures and dynamic timbres that will enhance your productions and mixes, spark new ideas and musical directions.

For ease of use, we’ve organized Quantum Spaces presets into folders and subfolders. Each effect is thoughtfully named, tagged, and categorized, allowing you the flexibility to either utilize the tagging system or simply explore the folders at your leisure.

The included banks also offer NKS support for Maschine and Komplete Kontrol."

Quantum cloud installation or the future of music

video upload by errorinstruments paul tas

"The Future of Music – In the Vision of Paul Tas

Imagine a future where music isn’t something you listen to, but something you create—not with instruments, but with sound itself.

Not songs. Not tracks. But pure, raw, living sound.

This is the vision behind Quantum Cloud, a prototype sound installation and device. It’s not about listening to pre-made music. It’s about building your own sonic world—100% personalized, created in real-time, with machines and light.

Quantum Cloud: A New Kind of Sound Machine

Developed by Error Instruments, this is a highly experimental modular synthesizer—part sculpture, part sound lab. Built around four light-controlled oscillators, it responds to light and to itself. The oscillators can motivate, influence, and synchronize with each other. It includes a unique echo effect, adding depth and motion to your sonic exploration.

This is not just an instrument. It’s a sound experience.
• Patchable and modular
• Fully interactive
• Designed to evolve and inspire
• Meant for the curious, the creators, and the dreamers

Whether placed in your home as a sound sculpture or built at a DIY workshop, the idea is simple: sound becomes yours.

You don’t play music—you create your sound.

Affordable, Experimental, Accessible

We are developing a Do-It-Yourself kit for under €200. You can build it at home, or join a workshop and dive deep into experimental sound-making.

This is just the beginning.

If you’re interested in being part of this sound revolution, contact:
📧 studiopaultas@hotmail.com
🌐 www.errorinstruments.com"

Waldorf Iridium / Quantum -

video upload by LFOstore

"'Berlin Era' – A Journey Through Time with Modern Vision & Classical Sounds! Step into the golden age of electronic music with "Berlin Era"—a meticulously crafted collection of 50 dynamic presets for the Waldorf Iridium & Quantum. This soundset pays homage to the pioneering work of Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, and other visionaries who defined the Berlin School sound, now reimagined through cutting-edge synthesis.
This signature soundset is created by OttO K. Schwarz, renowned for collaborations with Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments and other market leaders. Here you will find 24 multi-layered Sequences - evolving, hypnotic patterns with intricate modulation; expressive Pads & Plucks - from cosmic swirls to percussive stabs; signature Leads: smooth, resonant, and packed with vintage character, and even more!
All presets are modulation wheel - assigned (and some are also assigned with velocity, aftertouch and / or expression!). The soundset is perfect for Berlin School, ambient & synthwave producers, film scoring and soulful media production. «Berlin Era» isn’t just a soundset—it’s a time machine. Experience the Journey!

Please find the soundset here: https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/waldorf/"

shimmer river: waldorf quantum mkii & modal argon8 | Hi-Fans

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Waldorf Iridium / Quantum - "Meditation" (50 Exclusive Presets)

video upload by LFOstore

"Immerse yourself in a world of tranquility with 'Meditation'—a meticulously crafted collection of 50 multi-layered presets designed exclusively for the Waldorf Iridium & Quantum synthesizers. This soundset is your gateway to peaceful soundscapes, blending organic textures with ethereal synthesis to inspire mindfulness, creativity, and deep listening.

This signature soundset is created by OttO K. Schwarz, renowned for collaborations with Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments and other market leaders. Here you will find Pads - evolving, breath-like atmospheres for immersive depth; Keys - delicate bells, reverbed ambient pianos and warm synth tones; Flutes and Leads - soft, meditative and airy; as well as ARPs, Sequences and much more!

All presets are multi-layered to archieve rich and moving sound, and all has dynamic modulations (velocity- and modwheel- assigned!). The soundset is perfect for new age, ambient & chillout producers, meditation & yoga compositions, film scoring and soulful media production. From gentle keys to celestial pads, 'Meditation' invites you to slow down, breathe, and connect with sound in a new way. Experience the Journey!

☀ PRODUCT DETAILS
In this soundset, you will find 50 exclusive multi-layered presets: 1 Atmosphere, 5 ARPs, 2 Flutes, 16 Keys (Bells / Pianos / Synths), 3 Leads, 21 Pads and 2 Sequences.
The soundset contains 100 Mb of .wav files (samples) for presets.
The presets are 100% royalty-free.
- Installation instructions are included.

Please find the soundset here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/waldorf/"

Waldorf Quantum MK2 année 50

video upload by Séraphin PALMERI

"My Waldorf Quantum has become the DJ for the Ewoks, and R2-D2 has left space for the jungle.
Mon Waldorf Quantum est devenu le DJ des Ewoks, et R2-D2 a quitté l’espace pour la jungle."

Frank Pels - Colours - 50 Musical & Usable Sounds for Quantum/Iridium - Sounddemo

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"https://waldorfmusic.com/de/produkt/s...

Frank Pels is a musician & producer from the Netherlands who has been involved with wavetable synthesis from the beginning. He has owned many legendary synthesizers like Prophet VS, Waldorf Microwave 1 & 2 over the years. He is now delivering his first soundset for the Iridium/Quantum family of synths.

50 musical and usable sounds for Iridium/Quantum. The soundset offers a collection of a wide variety of sounds. Lead sounds, Pads and many more sounds can be found in this huge collection."

Waldorf Discontinues the Quantum MK2

Waldorf is discontinuing the Quantum MK2. Check with dealers on the right, and Reverb, on availability.

The following is a recap from the Waldorf website for the archives.

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SHADES - NEW Sound Bank for Quantum/Iridium🔥🔥🔥

video upload by SMV Producer

"This is my last sound bank for these incredible synths. Some beautiful evolving pads, sequences and FM sounds, are part of the soundset. Everything was straightly recorded without any additional processing.

Enjoy....

Sound banks available for purchase at:

https://gumroad.com/smvproducer

Other links:
Bandcamp : https://sergiomassimilianovarvazzo.ba...
Instagram: / smv_producer
Smartlink: https://ffm.bio/smv_producer

TIMELINE
00:00 One Osc Dream Pad
01:16 OB 18 Dreaming Steps
02:30 Lost Somewhere
04:46 18 Steps
05:56 Experiment
07:46 WT Sequence
08:34 Very Slow Pad
10:24 Sequence Lover
11:26 Airy Pad
12:14 FM Bass
13:14 It is a butter
13:55 15 Steps with FM
14:37 Schizoid - Watch till the end
17:01 Wave Goodness
18:46 FM Goodness
19:36 8 Steps random Waves
20:16 Straight FM
21:04 Techno
22:41 FM Experience"

Waldorf Quantum 61-Key Hybrid Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

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Waldorf Quantum MK1

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vis this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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Waldorf QUANTUM SHADOW 007 of 30 Limited Edition

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SN *19490900007* via this eBay listing

This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

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Perfect Pads - Soundset for Waldorf Iridium & Quantum synthesizer.

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/soun...

"This pack makes use of the various native sound engines of the Iridium/Quantum, which are blended with high-quality recordings of some of the biggest pad monsters in synth history, including the legendary MKS-80, Prophet-10, JX-8P and Matrix-1000. The result is a highly usable pack of presets with some of the widest and warmest pads available on the Iridium & Quantum, immediately usable for many different music genres or a great starting point for further tweaking.

Harry van Mierloo is an emerging international sound- and creative designer from the Netherlands. He blends the sound of classic analog synthesizers with the power of modern machines – perfect for artists seeking highly usable patches or fresh inspiration as a starting point for everyday day studio work. For many years, Harry has been fascinated by the wonderfully rich and emotional touch that pad sounds can add to music. He has now crafted and released his first official soundset called ‘Perfect Pads’ for the Iridium & Quantum.

Perfect Pads: A collection of 33 meticulously crafted pad patches for the wonderful Waldorf Iridium & Quantum synthesizer."