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Thursday, August 06, 2026

Atrium, K-Accumulator, Placeholder, Glowing Orb & more | New gear roundup Aug '26

video upload by Signal Sounds, Luukke, Tom Churchill

"Tom and Luke round up some of their favourite recent arrivals at Signal Sounds HQ for August 2026!

More info on all the gear here:
Whimiscal Raps Atrium: https://www.signalsounds.com/whimsica...
Fancyyyyy Synthesis K-Accumulator: https://www.signalsounds.com/fancyyyy...
Fairfield Circuitry Placeholder: https://www.signalsounds.com/fairfiel...
Worng Electronics Glowing Orb: https://www.signalsounds.com/worng-el...
Eventide H9 Gen 2: https://www.signalsounds.com/eventide...
Nekyia Circuits Ozark: https://www.signalsounds.com/nekyia-c...
Xaoc Devices Skopje: https://www.signalsounds.com/xaoc-dev...

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Whimiscal Raps Atrium
02:58 Fancyyyyy Synthesis K-Accumulator
04:35 Fairfield Circuitry Placeholder
07:07 Worng Electronic Glowing Orb
08:39 Eventide H9 Gen 2
10:23 Nekyia Circuits Ozark & Xaoc Devices Skopje"

Modular On The Spot in LA Set for August 9

For those in the area, the next Modular On The Spot LA event is happening at Ocean View Park in Santa Monica on Sunday August 9.

Featured artists: 3AM, MOOSETONE, PABLOKRIS, ELASTIC BALL, PRISM CIRCUITS, ROT DADDY, PUTNEY SWOPE, AND MORPHACOUSTIC

The Man Behind Knobcon and STG muSonics

video upload by Ian Dixon

"Suit & Tie Guy joins me for a TDL Synth Chat covering STG muSonics, Knobcon, modular synth history, why he moved away from software-based music making, and the stories behind his hardware design work.

Suit & Tie Guy is the founder of Knobcon and the person behind STG Soundlabs / STG muSonics. In this long-form synth podcast we talk about early computer music, Numerology, hardware sequencing, the move from software to dedicated instruments, module design, the muSonics story, and why in-person synth events still matter.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Suit & Tie Guy joins the show
02:07 Early music work and Mac game scoring
06:31 Numerology and analogue sequencing ideas
08:46 Live rigs, Hammond-style controllers and Manchester
11:35 Moving from software to hardware
14:07 KiCad, modular design and prototyping
17:35 Why dedicated hardware matters
20:40 Building a video studio for music technology
23:20 The Lyall four-voice synth and rare hardware
26:43 STG Soundlabs, mythology and muSonics
30:55 What muSonics is and why the name matters
33:37 Finishing the Moog 900-series idea
36:34 Knobcon and planning a part two
39:32 Synth communities and real-world connections
42:01 Sound design plans for the next chat

Knobcon:
https://www.knobcon.com/

muSonics / STG muSonics store:
https://musonics.square.site/

Suit & Tie Guy’s site also links the muSonics newsletter:
https://suitandtieguy.com/

#SuitAndTieGuy #STGmuSonics #Knobcon #SynthPodcast #ModularSynth #Synthesizer #SoundDesign #TDLSynthChat"

Live Techno Jam with @theblisssssssss | Eurorack Livestream

video upload by wgd modular

"Join us for an evening of live patching, experimentation, and hopefully some proper techno grooves. I'll be patching alongside @theblisssssssss, who is still relatively new to the world of modular synthesis, so expect some exploration, testing, happy accidents, and plenty of learning along the way.
We'll be tweaking patches in real time, and seeing where the machines take us. Some things will work, some things probably won't — that's part of the fun of modular.

Whether you're deep into Eurorack, curious about live electronic music, or just want to hang out and listen to some evolving techno, you're very welcome to join us."

The Crow Hill Company Announces POCKET STRINGS Plug-in for Free

The Best Strings Plugin Money CAN'T Buy??? video upload by CROW HILL

Press release follows:

The Crow Hill Company announces availability of popular POCKET STRINGS plug-in for free, bringing broadcast-grade string possibilities to everyone

EDINBURGH, UK: around a year after its initial launch, not long after the Edinburgh-based enterprise effectively rebranded itself with an aesthetic that truly realises company co-founder and composer Christian Henson’s heartfelt dream of encouraging people to make music and help them on their journey, regardless of whatever point they were at and wherever their journey began, The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce that it has made its popular POCKET STRINGS — styled as a never-tried-before strings plug-in that aims to bring broadcast-grade string possibilities to everyone by combining live cinematic orchestral recordings of some of the best musicians working in the UK with some rarefied vintage synth classics made to measure for added body, depth, and character — available for free with no strings attached (but pun intended), as of August 6…

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SynthEdit Is Finally on Mac... After 20 Years

video upload by Autodafe

"After what feels like an eternity, SynthEdit is finally available on macOS.

If you've been making VST plugins since the early 2000s, you probably remember SynthEdit. It helped launch thousands of freeware plugins and introduced many people to plugin development—without writing much code.

The timing is almost ironic. After waiting around 20 years for a Mac version, we now live in a world of JUCE, modern C++ frameworks, and AI coding assistants that can dramatically speed up development.

Still... I think this is genuinely good news.

There are countless Windows-only SynthEdit projects that could now become available for Mac users, and that's exciting.

And yes... I guess I'll have to relearn SynthEdit too. I played with it years ago... and somehow managed to release exactly zero plugins. 😄

What about you?

Did you ever use SynthEdit?

Which old Windows-only plugin would you love to see finally come to macOS?

🌐 SynthEdit
https://www.synthedit.com"

U-He Hive-2 50 Dark Experimental Presets+Patterns Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

🌋 Subterra Patterns is a bank of 50 presets + sequences for U-he Hive 2.
The collection is oriented toward a modular, experimental sound, often heard in dark techno or noise ambient. It includes both melodic lines and atonal FX‑like patterns.
Particular attention is given to the dynamic character of the patches—featuring a combination of sequencer and LFO running at different speeds.

📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/hive...
👤 The author of the soundset is skendi (Arseniy Pushkov).

💾 The soundset features a wide variety of timbres: from sharper and more aggressive to more lo-fi and atmospheric, from short and fast to slow blurry sounds. The presets are quite thick and sound high-quality and dense, despite the dirty timbres.

📻 The sounds are perfect for various genres: Techno, Industrial, Dub, IDM, Experimental, Cinematic and others

🎚️ The Modwheel makes the timbre brighter, while velocity affects both volume and brightness.

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Roland Juno-106 | Custom Sound Bank Demo | 80s Vintage Analog Synth Classics

video upload by RetroSound

"Experience the legendary Roland Juno-106 with a collection of custom-made patches created by RetroSound.

This no talking demo showcases original sounds ranging from warm analog pads and lush strings to punchy basses, expressive leads, classic brass, and atmospheric textures. Every preset was programmed from scratch to highlight the unmistakable character of the Juno-106.

Originally released in 1984, the Roland Juno-106 has become one of the most iconic analog synthesizers ever made. Featuring 6 voices of true analog polyphony, digitally controlled oscillators (DCOs), a rich 24 dB/oct low-pass filter, onboard stereo chorus, and full MIDI implementation, the Juno-106 remains a favorite among musicians and producers around the world.

Roland Juno-106:
• Released in 1984
• 6-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer
• 61 full-size keys
• Digitally Controlled Oscillators (DCOs) for excellent tuning stability
• Classic Roland 24 dB resonant low-pass filter
• Stereo Chorus I & II for the signature Juno sound
• Full MIDI implementation (rare for analog synths of its era)
• 128 patch memories

Every sound in this video was programmed by RETROSOUND.
🎹 No factory presets – only custom patches."

Website ► https://retrosound72.wixsite.com/home

Korg Kronos 3 vs Korg Prologue - real analogue vs virtual analogue

video upload by j bowman ALL PROCEEDS TO MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINE

"In this Korg Kronos 3 comparison and patching video, I put the incredible AL-1 synthesis engine to the test by programming it as a virtual analogue synth and comparing it directly with my Korg Prologue analogue synthesizer. Can the Korg Kronos 3 really capture the warmth, character, and punch of a true analogue synth, or does the Korg Prologue still have the edge? Join me as I explore oscillators, filters, envelopes, and detailed sound design techniques to find out.

This video is perfect for anyone interested in the Korg Kronos 3, Korg Prologue, AL-1, Korg Nautilus, virtual analogue synthesis, analogue synth programming, synthesizer reviews, synth comparisons, sound design synth tutorials, keyboard workstations, music production, and synthesis. Whether you're deciding between a workstation and a dedicated analogue synth, or simply want to learn how to make a digital synth sound convincingly analogue, this comparison is packed with practical demonstrations and programming tips.

If you enjoy synth reviews, synth demos, Korg Kronos 3 content, AL-1 tutorials, sound design, and in-depth comparisons of modern synthesizers, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this video. Your support helps the channel grow and helps more synthesizer enthusiasts discover detailed, honest, and educational content."