Punxsutawney Phil Pops a Gummy and Takes a Stroll

video upload by R. Reger

"Original piece featuring Arp 2600, Moog Voyager, Mellotrons, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet and Hammond Organ. All bass lines created using the Nord Electro 3."

"Time Intertwines" Arturia Microfreak, Minifreak, Moog Matriarch, AudioThing Noises

video upload by Vöstok-one

"Time Intertwines,

In the morning’s chill, in the evening’s light,
Each step a stride towards hope’s height,
On the shores of the lake, where time intertwines,
Where the world’s beauty ever shines.

May the wind carry our fleeting fears away,
And may the lake whisper in our ears,
The secrets of dreams yet to be found,
On the path to tomorrow’s hallowed ground.

I hope you will enjoy this song as much as I had fun playing it."

The Amazing NINA synth - Must be heard to be believed!

video upload by School of Synthesis

"Watch Tristan from School of Synthesis make a track using only the incredible Nina Synth in morph mode! It’s exciting to see some truly compelling synthesis innovation coming out of School of Synthesis' home town Melbourne Australia. In this video, Tristan explores the expressive sounds of the Melbourne Instruments NINA synth with its morphing functionality and hybrid analog/digital oscillator section. It’s also extremely helpful from an educational / sound design perspective to see exactly how each parameter is changing as a sound morphs from one layer to another thanks to NINA’s trademark motorised knobs.

Check out the Nina here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com

0:00 Intro
0:53 Making a Track on the Nina with Presets and the Morph Feature
4:03 Exploring the Morph Feature"

Melbourne Instruments NINA - Techno Patch

video upload by Stuart Merchant

"Using Abletons new generative sequencer to create patterns that are sent to NiNA

Using a 909 Kick and Closed Hat from the modular"

https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/

DX5 performing New Order "True Faith" cover

video upload by DX5

"New cover (after near five months). Sound design, backingtrack recording from scratch, etc made in an afternoon. (A DX5 was used on the original song, though there is no DX5 in my cover: it's just my nick).

Gear used:
Yamaha DX7 - Bass
Roland JX8P- Filtered Sawtooth pad
Emu Emax 1 - Chords (8P samples)
Emu Emax II - "Hook guitar" (Kurzweil PC1x post processed sound and the Emu Chorus heavily on :-).

Original song composed by Gillian Gilbert, Stephen Hague, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Bernard Sumner. Performed here live by DX5 Jose Maria Bara."

BABYLON WORKING and ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING 030124 & AN EXCHANGE OF NOIZ 022924

video upload by thenoiztemple

"Live performances by Babylon Working and Astrogenic Hallucinauting
030124
Elixer Lounge
206 Main St, Spring, TX 77373
https://elixirloungekavabar.com/

more noiz: http://manipulate.net/"

AN EXCHANGE OF NOIZ 022924

video upload by thenoiztemple

"An Exchange of Noiz (AEON) is a bi-monthly showcase of Experimental, Electronic, Drone, Ambient and just plain Weird Music in Houston, TX.

Curated by SPIKE the Percussionist. [ http://manipulate.net/ ]

The performance space provided by Sound Exchange Record Store.
[ http://www.soundexchangehouston.com/ ]

The shows are free and beverages are provided by our sponsor 8th Wonder Brewery. [ https://8thwonder.com/ ]

Performances by:
SAFE WORD 00:00
GLASGOW SMILE 17:41
ADKINSON/BAKER DUO 31:39
ZEROFIX 44:25
ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING 01:09:31
ENEMY GODDESS 01:20:37"

Analogue Solutions Ample Review

video upload by Michael Manning

"Ample is a new synth by renowned designer Tom Carpenter of Analogue Solutions. I would describe it as being quintessentially Analogue Solutions. It has that iconic, luxurious sound that has carried through every machine Tom has created, this time coming with a particularly beautiful LPF and an array of generous interface and performance controls.

I spent a month with this on loan from AS and enjoyed my time with it. While possibly not my favourite AS synth (that for me is the Impulse Command), this is certainly a synth worth your attention if you're a fan of vintage tones bursting with vibrancy and soul."

Accretion Disk - Arturia Minifreak Soundset

video upload by 2nd Attention

You can purchase them by following this link: https://accretionist.gumroad.com/l/ac...

"Just released: 77 custom presets for the Arturia Minifreak with an emphasis on musical sound design and crafted for a wide variety of playing styles. Nearly all of the presets utilize both macro controls and the mod strip for dynamic shaping of the sound, so be sure to experiment with these controls to get the most out of them. All presets have been tested for firmware 2.00 and utilize some of the new oscillators and features. Enjoy!

And as an example from my recent record The Second Attention you can hear the presets 'Alien Homes' 'Bass Seqr II' & 'Liminal' on the album opener Scintilla:"

Francis Douglas · Scintilla

JAde Wii Takes the New Limited Edition Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 in Black for a Spin

JAde Wii x Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Drum Machine, First Encounter 👾 video upload by JAde Wii - https://www.jadewii.com/

via Erica Synths

"Introducing a truly unique and exquisite limited edition Pērkons HD-01 with an all-new sleek black finish and side panels crafted from handpicked wood and meticulously engraved using the mesmerizing Lichtenburg burning method.

The timelessly black finish of Pērkons HD-01 matches our other instruments and visually complements the dark aesthetic that has become synonymous with Erica Synths modules and desktop instruments all over the world. In addition the limited edition side panels are not just functional pieces of decor; they are works of art that effortlessly blend natural beauty with artisanal craftsmanship. Handpicked apple tree and plum wood brings a touch of orchard elegance, infusing each panel with the warmth and character of nature's bounty. The ash and oak wood, renowned for their durability and distinct grain patterns, provide a sturdy foundation for the intricate engravings.

But what truly sets these side panels apart is the mesmerizing Lichtenburg burning method employed in their creation. This technique, named after the physicist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, involves applying high-voltage electricity to the wood's surface, resulting in striking patterns reminiscent of lightning strikes. The method has gained notoriety due to numerous incidents of death and severe injuries when people have attempted it at home, with at least 33 people having died between 2017 and 2022. Pērkons HD-01 engraved side panels have been hand made by Sandis Vāgners in the deep woods of Latvia. To prevent his certain death during the engraving process Erica Synths developed a special emergency power cut circuit."

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Modular Synth Loop by Jay Wires ft. Doepfer A-100 Modular ARP 2600 vintage synthesizer ARP Sequencer

video upload by Jay Wires

"Sometimes I just mess around on my modular synths when I wanna take a break from writing Synth Songs (which you should check out). And sometimes it turns into a song. Comment if you like this. Or hate it.

Synthpop art with a human heart
http://jaywires.com"

"Dimension Shift" - Eurorack Dub Techno

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Dub Techno made with my big Eurorack system.
Everything is fully sequenced and arranged with the Erica Synths Drum Sequencer.
Zero human interaction - just playing back the patch.

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!"

▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters"

Lo-Pass Gates (LPG) | From the Buchla 292 to Mutable Streams

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I've been using a lot of LPG models, including a few that don't use vactrols. However, I use the Buchla 292 as a reference because it represents the original design. If it doesn't (at least) sound like a 292, it's not a LPG in the classic sense. But it can still be something better or cooler. Manufacturers have the freedom and creativity to build on it, and make it their own, like the QMMG, Streams and the Steady State Gate.

The MakeNoise modules are strongly represented, because it's cool to see all the subtle (and not so subtle) differences between modules. They're all unique signs of the times.

I wish I could include the Rabid Elephant Natural Gate because it may be the most natural gate around, and seriously missing in this collection. It is advertised to be 'strike speed aware', and it also knows that a high note rings shorter. I managed to find a reasonably priced one in Germany and it's on its way to the Lab. It also seems the Rabid Elephant website came back to life, so hopefully they're producing again.

It's funny, but I got Mutable Streams about six years ago and couldn't position it next to the Veils VCA. I remember buying it for the compressor. At the time I had no idea what a LPG was. The manual talked about Buchla, but what the hell did I know. I remember watching DivKid's video, but at the time it sounded like Russian poetry.

Now I know what an LPG is, but my encounter with Streams is about 24 hours young. I remembered a little vactrol symbol on Streams (I am blessed with photographic memory), so I looked it up in my box of forgotten modules, read the manual and was surprised to read it's a dedicated LPG module. All modes have something to do with a low pass gate. I patched it up and was blown away by the possibilities you probably already know about. But I need to learn too, especially stuff I have lying around unused for many years.

00:00 Introduction
00:21 Plaits 2 OP FM as a source and the built in LPG.
01:27 Buchla/TTA 292T - The Reference
03:32 MN Optomix LPG
04:26 MN Dynamix VCFA
05:46 MN LxD
07:29 MN DXG
08:51 MN QMMG
10:18 SSF Steady State Gate
12:39 Noise Engineering Sinc Bucina
13:28 Endorphines Sqwk Dirty
14:14 Mutable Instruments Streams"

Haken ContinuuMini MPE Continuum Fingerboard

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"In excellent used condition, includes factory packaging, cables and accessories as pictured."

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Roland EF-303 Groove Effects

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"Late 90s-early 2000's was an interesting time for electronic music. The rise of the GROOVEBOX! And leave it to Roland to make a sequenced groove based multi effects processor, that is also a bass synth, drum machine, and vocoder."

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Synclavier Regen Desktop FM Synthesizer

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Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer

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"An epic 80's synth. Essentially 2 DX7s in one. Some minor cosmetic issues but working perfectly and sounding huge."

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SIEL CRUISE Vintage Analog Mono/Poly Synthesizer

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Roland JP-8080 Analog Modeling Rack Synthesizer w/ Custom Wood Side Panels / Desktop Stand

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"Comes with the following:

- Custom JP-8080 wood sides
- All patch banks I have for it. 60+ banks
- JP-8080 manual
- Rare DVD video tutorial/manual"

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Modern Sounds Pluto Desktop Semi-Modular Synthesizer w/ Original Box

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Studio Electronics ATC-X Analog Synthesizer w/ Operation Manual

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03 07 24 2500 & Buchla

video upload by batchas

"2500 seq as master clock."

SonicWare Liven Mega Synthesis - Sonic LAB Review

video upload by sonicstate

"Sonicware Liven Mega Synthesis is inspired by and emulates the classic sound of the Sega Mega Drive from gaming's yesteryear. many people will have a fondness for the crunchy PCM , FM and reduced bandwidth of those cartridge games. @SONICWARE have been n a roll with their specialized groovboxes and this one takes that sound world and fully inhabits it.

With input from legendary game soundtrack composer Yuzo Koshiro, the Renowned Composer known for the "Ys", "The Streets of Rage" and "Etrian Odyssey", who has Contributed Sound Banks and Patterns.

Who better to look at this than @magicalsynthadventure3216 who's deep into retro digital synthesis? Thanks to @Kim_Justice for the game footage

The Mega Synthesis is battery powered or PSU,has 320 FM game sounds, sorted into 20 categories, and 64 diverse drum kits for the PCM track.

- 128 patterns - Up to 128 steps per pattern
- Step length can be set from 1/1 to 1/32
- Real-time recording

Sound Engines:
4-operator & 8-algorithm FM sound module with precise sound editing in Edit Mode
Including extra features like fine-tuning operator ratios, which was impossible at the time.

8-bit PCM sound part of YM2612
Recreate the sound of PCM playback controlled by the Z80 microprocessor used at the time. Sampling capabilities (8-bit - 12kHz: upto 8 secounds / 24kHz: 4 seconds / 48kHz: 2 seconds, 96 stored samples)

PSG (Programmable Sound Generator) sound module
Synthesize basic waveforms and white noise to recreate iconic retro-game-sounds.

Available for pre-order in batches priced at $329

https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-mega..."

Moog Mother-32: Techno Jam Patterns/Sequences. No Talk Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Moog Mother-32 'Techno Jam' is a collection of 64 patterns suitable for different genres like Techno, Minimal, House, Progressive, Acid, Deep, Rave, Dub, Tribal, Hardcore, Industrial, Dark, Electro, etc.
The soundset contains a wide range of sequences: dense, with all steps active, or sparse, having many empty steps and giving space for other instruments. Some patterns are made in Natural Minor, they will work nicely for Deep or Melodic Techno, while some use other modes, like Phrygian and are associated with Acid 303-lines.

💾 Get the soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/m32-...

Each seq is thoroughly set with parameters such as Gate Length, Ratchet, Glide, and Accent. The length of the sequences varies from 9 to 32 steps, including "odd" lengths (e.g., 14, 18, and so on) for polyrhythmic/polymetric grooves.

By default, the sequences are in the C3 Minor scale. This range is best suited for bass lines. However, you may transpose them to octaves higher to create melodic lines. You can also adjust the root note in semitones using the onboard keyboard to fit any scale. Additionally, transposition during playback can be used to create progressions, as demonstrated in some examples in my video demo.

Moog Mother-32 doesn't have the import/export feature. The only way to share a melodic line is old good Patterns Sheets - a picture, where all parameters are put to the picture, and then, a pattern is recreated manually by following the settings on the sheets.
Thus, the soundset is presented in the form of a PDF file. You can see an example of a pattern in the video or on the product page, the picture is attached.

There are audio examples of all seqs inside the folder with the soundset. The timbre in the examples is kept simple to avoid disturbing the perception with excessive modulations. After you've programmed a pattern, you can then set the patch to any complexity level.

The soundset doesn't include Mother-32 patches/timbres/front-panel settings. Patterns only.
You may find Mother-32 patches on my website as separate products.

You can use the patterns as ready-to-go material for your tracks or jams. Alternatively, you can go further by taking them as a starting point. Decorate the sequences with the features offered by Mother-32: play with pattern length (end point), direction, rotation (shifts the starting point back and forward), swing amount and division, tempo division if you use an external clock, momentary actions like hold, accent, ratchet, and others, reset, and, of course, you can change patterns by muting/adding steps or changing notes. Thus, a single sequence can produce many "siblings" in real time.

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Two Korg Mono/Polys are better than one.

video upload by Bata

Akai MPC X
Korg Delta
2x Korg Mono/Poly
Moog Source

That Gary Numan Synth

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the Polymoog and how Gary Numan adopted one of the presets from one of the versions to help define his sound.

0:00 Intro
0:41 What is the Polymoog?
8:00 Vox Humana and Gary Numan
13:35 Cars Cover

The sample Instrument
https://bobmoogfoundation.myshopify.c..."

Polybrute played by Jexus ► unique & nuanced sounds.

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"😎 Thoughts & info: https://sounds-for-synths.com/arturia... || Get this soundpack with 200+ custom presets and all sequences"

Update: video renamed to Polybrute by Jexus ► unique & nuanced sounds (2/2)

Ultravox Vienna ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-24 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

One of my favorite tracks from the early 80s.
Vienna by Ultravox (1981)
Written by Midge Ure, Billy Currie, Chris Cross and Warren Cann

featured: Moog Minimoog from the year 1978, Logan String Melody2 and the Linndrum

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers.
Check out the original songs with the original artists here on YouTube.
Thank you.

RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise stuff or my music.
Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/album..."

Roland Gaia-2 Demo Part. 3 (Model Expansions)| No Talking |

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:10 Oboete Iru? (Juno-106)
0:58 Saw Strings (Juno-106)
2:01 Bright Pad (Juno-106)
2:41 Juno Lead 1 (Juno-106)
3:07 Berlin Night (Jupiter-8)
4:39 Sweep JP (Jupiter-8)
5:20 Uni-Sync (Jupiter-8)
6:16 Strings JP (Jupiter-8)
6:58 5th Synth 1 (JX-8P)
8:07 Scorched Pad (JX-8P)
8:34 Dynamic Lush Pad (JX-8P)
9:12 Poly JX (JX-8P)
9:38 Blisters (SH-101)
10:03 Porta Saw Lead (SH-101)

Roland TR-808 ► Sound Demo [10 MINUTES]

video upload by Mr. Card

"Special thanks to Dygnitarz 808 🎵

➢ MY PRESETS & SAMPLES: https://bit.ly/mr-card 🔵"

OXI One New Tutorial FW 4.2: Learn the New SNAPSHOTS Feature

video upload by OXI Instruments

"Since firmware version 4.0, our focus has been on enhancing the OXI One sequencer's performative capabilities and introducing a couple of significant features. This video tutorial will cover the all-new Snapshots feature added in FW 4.2!

Snapshots allow you to temporarily save the state of all four sequencers and revert to that state after making any adjustments in your patterns, such as changes to notes, modulations, or sequencer settings like mute states.

It's perfect to create transitions in your performances.

00:00 Latch Mute button
00:44 Introducing Snapshots
01:33 Transition Example with Snapshot enabled
02:17 Releasing Snapshot

Get the latest firmware here: https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-one/up..."

Your Oscillators New Best Friend! // VCO's Little Helper (VLH) by Takaab (SIAM Modular)

video upload by DivKid

"Here we're checking out VCO's Little Helper (the VLH) by Takaab (who are SIAM Modular too). It's a small 2hp module that can work like an expander for any oscillator you want to use it with. There's two inputs giving you two octaves of sub oscillators (-1 and -2), ring modulation, a noise source and thru outputs to save multiples or stacking cables to keep patching with your inputs.

Here's what Takaab have to say 'VCO’s Little Helper is a eurorack module that supercharges your existing oscillators by adding a ring mod, sub and noise. The VLH was designed in collaboration with journalist and musician Steve O'Hear following a conversation asking how we could squeeze the features found in the VCO section of many vintage synthesizers into a eurorack system.'

VLH is also a affordable addition to a Eurorack system priced around £/€/$100 (it's 4040 Thai Baht). It's available direct here // https://www.siammodular.com/takaab-vl...

Here's the mini documentary on how the VLH came to life"

Takaab VLH : VCO's Little Helper: The making of ... euroack ring mod | sub oscillator | noise

video upload by Adventures in sound

VCO's Little Helper made its first apearance on the site back on JULY 27, 2021.

Polyend Tracker Mini Firmware 1.1 Update

video upload by Polyend

"​​Polyend Tracker Mini 1.1 has arrived with a host of firmware enhancements: from stereo line-in sampling to pattern and track naming for a streamlined workflow, to extended recording times — 700 seconds mono, 350 stereo. Audio improvements include stereo sample loading/importing, stereo sample previews from your SD card, plus a metronome in the USB Audio master channel. We've also brought Beta Mod file imports back, boosted the internal clock's accuracy, and spruced up the UI. All this wrapped in one powerful update!

Get the firmware here: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker..."

02- The MicroFreak can sound like a synth from 1955!

video upload by AutomaticGainsay

"Here is part two of a multi-part demonstration of a sound set of samples of the iconic 50s RCA Synthesizer for the Arturia MicroFreak!"

Arturia MicroFreak videos by AutomaticGainsay

YAMAHA CS-30 - Synth Review, Sounds and Demo | Vintage Analog Monosynth

video upload by synth4ever

"Yamaha CS-30 - Analog synthesizer review, sounds and demo. In this review and demo of the vintage Yamaha CS-30 synth from 1977, I showcase this monosynth's features, sound design possibilities, and sounds and patches."

SOLAR 42 sound demo part 3

video upload by ELTA music

SOLAR 42 sound demos

00:03 DUNE 2 - «A time of quiet between the storms». Sketch
02:27 «FM DRONE»
04:02 «Shamanic voice»
05:42 «Quantum VJ»
08:08 «Desert» - Flamenco scale, drone voice 1 and Resonance reverb
11:05 Synthex-1 cartridge.
11:55 Sequence, bass and Infinity cartridge - program 2
14:09 Envelope follower filter bass
15:45 Ionian scale. Sketch

The new batch will be available in May-July. If you agree to wait about 3-4 months you can pay for the pre-order right away. The quantity is also limited."

Naiads II | 3rd Wave | Groove Synthesis | Solo Synth Jam | Live Studio Performance

video upload by Greg Wilder

"Winter afternoon improv solo jam over a track made while exploring sound design on the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, Sequential Prophet Rev2, and Korg Arp 2600."

Aalto Drums (Drum Synthesis Ableton Live Rack)

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Join me for a quick tour of my Aalto Drum Synthesis Ableton Live Rack where I create some percussive sounds, share some drum+bass synthesis tips, and cook up some funky patterns!"

Aalto: https://madronalabs.com/products/aalto

Free Aalto Drum Synthesis Rack: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

03 07 24 2500 - Filters & Resonator

video upload by batchas

Mos-lab 2500 playlist

E-MU MP-7 × Roland SPV-355

video upload by Rec Gear Demos



aka Telly's Gear Depot On Reverb

You can find additional posts featuring the SPV-355 here.