The Love for Three Oranges by Prokofiev on the Oberheim OBX8 synthesizer

video upload by Sean Christopher Synthe

"After a long Hiatus, trying to heal up from neck and back injuries that have greatly limited my studio time, I bring you my favorite piece by Sergei Prokofiev, The Love for Three Oranges Op. 33 March. I performed this using only the awesome Oberheim OBX8. At first I thought that I would whiz right through this, but putting all the arrangement down was much more complicated than I originally thought. I believe that I got 99% of the notes correct, but you be the judge. The reference track that I used as a guide for my arrangement was this pipe organ version: [below]

I hope that you all enjoy my effort. Thanks for viewing. :)"

The Love for Three Oranges, Op. 33: March

video upload by Daniel Brondel - Topic

Vertigo Inspired Visuals // 80’s Samplers // Analog Delay Pedals // Electronic Music // Synth Topics

video upload by Saul Stokes - Frequensea

"In Episode 4, Saul Stokes draws inspiration from Hitchcock’s Vertigo, creating a stunning live-manipulated spiralesque video art set to deep meditative, daw-free electronic music. Midway through the performance, Stokes takes a few moments to delve into how Vertigo earned the title of 'First Computer Animation.' Some of his discussion will center around the notable designer and director Saul Bass, computer artist John Whitney, San Francisco,1958, and the Ensoniq Mirage, as seen through the eyes of Severed Heads and Skinny Puppy. Even if these references may seem unfamiliar, Stokes seamlessly weaves music, visuals, and topics together in a highly entertaining and relaxing manner. Kick back and let the music and visual art wash over you!"

The rising dead | Waldorf Kyra Space Ambient

video upload by MIDERA

"Picked up a Waldorf Kyra and have been exploring it. Here is the outcome.

No external effects used."

Two Gates of Nanna ~ Sin & Nebo

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E ~ Osmose
Haken Audio ContinuuMini
Elektron Digitakt
Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Access Virus TI
Solina
Eventide Pitch Factor and 2x Time Factor
Boss MD 500
2x Strymon Cloudburst ~ Midi CC by 16n Faderbank!
Harmonic Minor Scale
23.03.2024
video # 2356

Yamaha CS-30 testing sequence | Werkstatt Matlak

video upload by Werkstatt Matlak

"Having fun after in depth repair -
Testing sequence via LALA midi over a pre-recorded internal 8track sequencer melody with some nasty drums on top."

Chemical Animal

video upload by The Jesus and Mary Chain Official

Unexpected synth spotting. Also check out the shirt. Two of my favorite bands on alternate ends of the spectrum.

"From our new album Glasgow Eyes, out now.

UK tour happening now.

Buy the album at https://tjamc.lnk.to/GlasgowEyesAlbum

Buy tour tickets at https://themarychain.com/shows"

EZBOT on the KORG Replay

video upload by EZBOT

"In this video I share exactly how I've been using the Korg Kaoss Replay in my live sets. With over 200 effects, quantized live looping, and velocity sensitive pads for finger drumming; the Kaoss Replay has become a valuable tool for my live sets."

EZBOT resources available at https://www.patreon.com/ezbot

Befaco Octaves VCO Jam with Turing and Pony VCO, VCF

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"I gave Befaco's new Octaves VCO a bit of a run, pairing it through the Pony VCF and playing along with the Pony VCO and friends."

See the launch party posted earlier today.

Octaves VCO via Befaco

A harsh and funky take of an additive Oscillator.

Pile up multiplications of your frequency to get a lo-fi-retro wall of squared sound!

You get six doubled frequency pulses, or octaves, with common PWM and volume control for each of them.

The output of each is cascaded to the next one, so you can either have one output with all frequencies or break the chain and get several sums and modulate each independently!

FEATURES

Six bands, multiple of the base frequency.

Square wave oscillator with Octaves selector PWM control and sync.

Range control for Tune pot.

Volume CV control and individual output for each band

Cascaded summing outputs.

SPECS

Current needs: +12V: 110mA, -12V: 84mA

Width: 12 HP

Depth: 22mm (assembled and DIY), including power connector

Aluminium, heat-treated front panel

Designed, kits prepared and completed modules assembled in Barcelona

PONY VCF via Befaco

Space-conscious lowpass filter and volume processor.

A combination of VCF + VCA + Mixer that lets you mix three different sound sources, and shape their tone, and levels in a breeze.

The Pony Filter is built around the SSI2144 FATKEYS™ Chip. Has the elegant sound of the classic transistor filter without the associated distortions, due to Dave Rossum’s “improved ladder” topology.

FEATURES

3 Channel Mixer (Out normalized to channel three for feedback)

Temperature-compensated Q and frequency.

Compensated Volume VS Resonance

2 Cuttof CV INs.

CV 1 Selectable routing Cut-Off or Cut-Off+VCA

Voltage controlled Q

Two Segment Peak Meter

SPECS

Four-pole, 24 dB/octave

Current needs: +12V=50mA, -12V=45mA

Width: 6 HP

Depth Assembled Version: 22mm

Depth DIY Kit Version: 35 mm

Designed, kits prepared and assembled in Barcelona.

Yamaha Portasound PSS-11 - compact keyboard with AWM sounds

video upload by Alfonse

"The Yamaha PSS-11 is a small keyboard from 1992 with an AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator, as Yamaha tried to put more realistic sounds based on samples into their home keyboard range, seen as a step up from the FM sound chips that had dominated the PSS range in the second half of the 90s.

The PSS-11 has only 39 basic sounds, including percussion. The rest of the 100 voices on offer are variations of the other 39, including layered dual voice, split keyboard, extra sustain, harmony (changing harmony in step with the auto accompaniment), and echo (a rudimentary delay effect that changes delay time in step with the tempo).

Music: 'Dodgy Apricot' (C) Copyright 2024 Alfonse
Download the track here: https://alfonse.bandcamp.com/track/do..."

SYNTHORAMA PPG Showroom 4K

video upload by peter m mahr

"PPG Showroom at Martin Hollinger's SYNTHORAMA synthesizer museum in Luterbach, Switzerland.

https://www.luterbach.ch/anlagenplaet..."

And a 2022 video from Torsten Abel:

Synthorama Synthesizer Museum Switzerland
video upload by Torsten Abel

"In March 2022 I visited the Swiss synthesizer museum "Synthorama" in Luterbach. I had a very nice chat with the owner Martin Hollinger and he gave me his kind permission to film this round trip. Most of the instruments are fully working and in a good shape. Visitors have the ability to play with all that gear. Only a own headphone is needed for the headphone amplifiers under the tables.

If you are planning to visit the Switzerland, make a stop in Luterbach and support Martin Hollinger with a visit. Opening hours are regulary the first Saturday a month 10am - 6pm, but if you contact Martin you can ask him for a private tour."

-- See the Synthorama and Synthorama Matrix labels below for more. The Synthorama Matrix label will bring up posts from my visite back in 2008.

Mica Sonic Electronic Bongos + Korg Mini-Korg 700 Demo

video upload by Synth Tailor Electronics

"Very rare set of (x2) Mica Sonic electronic drums (woodblock/conga/bongos) and Korg Mini-Korg 700.

Both units were restored by Cole from Synth Tailor Electronics. Outboard gear used:
-MXR Pitch Transposer
-MXR M-113 Digital Delay
-Roland SP404
-Death by Audio Rooms Reverb"

2/28/24 (be flat, 8 step) Yamaha CS-30 + CXM 1978

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video upload by Cfpp0

"Another one from the end of February 2024. One oscillator is set to SEQ and the other to KBD, so you hear a droning note under an 8-step sequence from the onboard sequencer. At 1:48 I start playing some notes and you can hear the portamento. Mostly this video demonstrates the filters."

via this listing

"Insane. The Yamaha CS-30 is an animal. The filter, the oscillators, all those envelopes, all that modulation—it sounds amazing, wild. And it’s an ecosystem. Self contained, with its own sequencer, LFO, headphone output, keyboard; flip a switch to transpose your 8-step sequence, flip another to drone, drone, drone, flip a switch to change envelopes. But it also has external audio in to the filter, external control voltages in and out, sequencer pitch and gate out, and so on. So on! So on!

Solo leads, cellos, vocal formant and vowel, alien bells, whatever, it’s versatile.

It tracks Hz/v for all you Korg MS-10, 20, 50 folks, all you thyratron-loving Zerosum Inertia folks, Metasonix folks.

Very nice ergonomics. Good angle to the controls. Large knobs and faders.

This one has been around here for a few years, but had a problem with the keyboard glitching. It was just serviced and is now working great, plus it has been changed to operate on North American power."

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Oberheim Matrix 12 61-Key 12-Voice Synthesizer

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Korg Polysix 6-Voice Analog Polysynth SN 465747

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via this listing

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"1980s Korg Polysix, tested in great working condition. This one is very clean inside without any battery leakage issues. Battery has been updated and internal power supply has been recapped. Sounds amazing! JUNO KILLER."

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Yamaha CS-50 Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 2511

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"1977 Yamaha CS-50 monster 4-voice poly synth! This particular unit has been well maintained, works wonderfully. Includes the original lid, no legs."

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Roland RS-505 Paraphonic 505 Analog Synthesizer Keyboard SN 730275

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Yamaha CS-15D Analog Synthesizer SN 3934

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via this listing

"Yamaha CS15D in very good and fully functional condition. Beautifully looking synth with an amazing sound."

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Eminent Solina String Ensemble Mk4 SN 226103

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"This is the latest version they made with stereo outputs and LEDs in the knobs. It’s much lighter than the first versions.

Comes with glass plate stand (which has a little chip)"

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Eko Ekosynth 1970s Italian Monosynth

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video upload by percussionologist

Update:

SN 0152 via this listing

"Legendary and very rare 1970s Eko Ekosynth - analog Italian Monosynth.

Working but needs some attention. See attached video for full demonstration of current working condition.

Some keys sticking, drone in the background of the sound.

Capable of extremely far out sounds with the audio rate LFO assignable to multiple functions.

Synth was working perfectly up until about 3months ago (apart from the sticking keys) and has just developed the issues."

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Hohner K4 String Synthesizer kosmische phaserings

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video upload by Blake Helton

Update:

via this listing

"Hohner String Synth from late 70s made by Italian company Elex who made other string synths for Farfisa, Logan and whoever else asked them to build a model. if they asked real nice.

This thing is in awesome shape and sounds like a poor man’s ARP String Ensemble/Eminent Solina. Much closer to the functionality and sound of an Elka Rhapsody 490 but I think the ensemble modulation sounds thicker. The lowest F# not working when just using cello sound. Could be a case of reseating one of the socketed ICs. Your basic divide-down synth. The power supply has been recapped and some other cap replacements. I added a mod so you can dial in or remove the ensemble modulation. Gives another sound set for some combo organ type vibrato-less sounds. Separate power supply/swell pedal.

With the power supply/vol pedal, this is kind of heavy so would prefer to meet somewhere in the Atlanta area. Of course I offer shipping as well for a flat rate.

Run this gal thru some phaser and start working on that horror movie soundtrack or Klaus Schulze-inspired kozmik voyages. Very easy to work on but you wont need to do anything to enjoy immediately."

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Modern Sounds Pluto and Volca Sample Session

video upload by 2403R / Case Woo

"15 min of Modern Sounds PLUTO random exploration with Volca Sample backing on drums, both going through the DUDE with no external effects. All effects are from the PLUTO. All battery powered only."

Perkons HD-01 Techno Sessions

video uploads by 2403R / Case Woo

The Only Thing Left - Solar 42

video upload by Uncle Tony

"A rainy day jam on the Solar 42"

DIY Sequencer for the Elektor Formant

video upload by Andreas Remshagen

"More Info and Cirquit:
www.remshagen.eu/Formant/Sequencer.htm

I saw this Sequencer for the Elektor Formant in some Vids in the Net - but i couldn't get the original circuit. So i created an easy circuit that is based on the Baby 10- Sequencer. Its a 555-Clock with a 4017-Counter.
The Sequencer can be driven by an external Clock and it has two Gate and CV-outputs.
I connected the Gate and CV directly with the Formants Gate and KOV inputs. If you don't want to make this internal connection then you can do this via the CV and Gate output Jacks."

New Befaco Modules Launch Party! // Live from Elevator Sound EU (Barcelona)

video upload by DivKid

"Join us on Saturday the 23rd of March at 4pm CET (Spain) for the launch party with 3 new Befaco modules on show at the EU Elevator Sound store in Barcelona.

I'll be in person with Befaco to talk about new modules, patch, make music and sounds and hangout both in the stream and in person for the event."

Erbe-Verb B&G | Shared System 'X' | Episode 03 | Back in Black

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Yeah. I made episode 03 before I was able to finish episode 02 so I decided to post them both. There's no need on this channel to manage posts to maximize views, I just want you to be able to find information when you need it and I just LOVE to make content like this. I made a lot of videos about the EV in the past and it's covered in the old Shared System tutorials (link in video). In this video, I am going to try something new.

In this episode, I'll only use Erbe-Verb and DXG in a feedback loop. So no fancy 7U case layout this time, I made this video to find out if it can still be relevant in 2024. Since I am totally biased, you'll need to decide for yourself. Honestly, if you need a regular reverb, maybe a stereo module would serve you better.

Erbe-Verb is going for a limited rerun in black and gold, so this also means it's getting old and possibly moving to retirement. Without speculating too much, it's possible that MakeNoise is working on a successor now they have this amazing new ARM DSP board. But again, I have no idea. What we DO know is, that Erbe-Verb is widely considered as one of the best reverbs in eurorack, even though it's not the best reverb as a reverb. Que? It excels in creative use and abuse. It will never get old and whatever comes next, it will pair well with the EV (it pairs really well with a Mimeophon, StarLab, Sealegs or Desmodus Versio).

Apart from the sound design fun, Erbe-Verb plays a big role in the Shared System signature sound. While it's partly overshadowed by the more recent Mimeophon, the Mime's 'halo' only adds a little space. It's nothing compared to the 'icy sheet metal in deep space' sound from the EV, which can easily double as a classic spring- or plate reverb when 'absorb' and 'tilt' are used to tame the high end. I've never been a fan of the predelay, but it can do amazing things with modulation and gates/triggers.

The Erbe-Verb is 'mono IN' so it needs to be used as a send/return with a stereo voice like XPO or Spectraphon. Here's where a ModDemix comes in handy. You can use CH1 and CH2 to pass on your stereo mix to let's say an X-PAN, and use the Sum out to EV. Then you can patch the EV's stereo out to X-PAN's aux inputs. It's a lot of patching and modules for a verb, but it provides a lot of freedom."

Dual #XPO | Shared System 'X' | Episode 02 | 259 is here again

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"This series is about getting creative within the confinement of the 7U case with black and gold modules which are available in retail. The goal is to build something like the original Shared System B&G where the collection and order of modules deliver a logical and intuitive synthesizer ecosystem.

The heart and soul of the original Shared is the DPO, which is a dual complex VCO, inspired by the Buchla 259 from the '70's. There's 'two five nine was here' printed on the circuitboard. While the DPO is still available, it's only available in silver, and it may not be restocked in the EU because it has a vactrol to strike the wavefolder. Without speculating too much, DPO will either leave the stage, or return as a 'green' revision borrowing a DXG strike. Who knows.

Even though I love Spectraphon, which also has a '259 inspired' design, it doesn't sound like an analog DPO. It doesn't have the raw sound of fresh timber. I've been experimenting with dual XPO's for a while now (there's a link to my XPO vs DPO video) and I've 'discovered' that adding a moddemix as a bus really approximates it, but can also go beyond any complex VCO I've heard. The output count is outrageous, and having the 'FM/MOD bus' on the outside brings you very close to a Serge design. It takes a bit more patching, but it also delivers tons of fun.

I am aware this series is a bit like a buying guide mixed with a MakeNoise ad but I am not affiliated with MakeNoise except that I am a groupie. I make fan films. We all have our favorites and MN was my entry into modular. I am totally biased. But these layouts also work with other brands and they're shared for inspiration. It's not the brand, not the modules, it's the roles, order and interaction of modules that turn a patch blanket into an ecoystem."