This one in via brian comnes, who happens to be the RSVP contact for the event. Reach out to him at bcomnes@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.
Details follow:
WHERE: Elvis' Rhythm and Brews, 78 Main Street in center of historic Sutter Creek
Come to the first ever Mother Lode Synth Meetup. We have a great venue at Elvis' Rhythm and Brews club/bar.. Yes because Rhythm and Brews is a bar there will be a good selection beer available for purchase.
Bring some gear to to share/discuss/show off or just come for the fun of meeting other synth/electronica enthusiasts.
Rhythm and Brews is a great venue, plenty of tables and enough plugs to hook up. It has a first class PA for solo demos if that is what you want to do. Parking is a bit tight on Saturdays. Get there a bit early
We're asking a suggested donation of $5-10 per person. All proceeds go to the venue.
Please RSVP to bcomnes@yahoo.com so we can plan the room better.
"This video was the result of a comment by @lextron-audio noting that there was no clear comparison of Tape vs BBD mode for the Echolocator. Yes, fair enough I thought, I can fix that. I imagined a snappy three minute video switching between modes as a dry technical comparison. Not exciting, but useful in a nuanced nerdy sort of way, and that's how things started. Yet here we are, 20 minutes of twiddlings co-starring the LXR-02, DB-01 and Acidbox III that gets weirder as it goes along. And everything is unsynced. I wouldn't call it music, I just enjoy the textures and frequencies. That's what comes of spending too many hours playing with shortwave noise as a kid.
'Dirty On' is BBD mode; and 'Dirty Off' is the default Tape mode. I randomly flip between them trying to show the differences in various situations. Sometimes there's not much between them, othertimes especially with pitch shifting on, the differences are huge. In the end though the result is more an experiment in real-time Echolocator playing than a straight mode comparison. Even so I never touched the compressor setting which was at a constant 50. That variable also make a big difference so that's for another day.
Come for the technical comparison stay for the industrio-ambient grit :D
"The video begins with the creation of an ARP 2600 bass patch. I start by taking a sine wave and routing it through the preamp, amplified by a factor of 100, which gives it a distortion character I really like. I then add a pulse wave from the same VCO, along with a saw wave from VCO 1. In the second part of the video, I demonstrate how this patch is used in a mix... with The Universe as a background.
"Second Demo Track of a Leploop Arpoloop. It’s a kind of „strange analog groovebox“.
I'm slowly starting to understand the synth now and it's becoming more and more fun.
Also this time no use of external effects. I will do that later.
Direct recording with soft mastering.
"A short live jam with the PPG 1002 analog synthesizer, sonically enhanced with the effects of the Strymon Big Sky and the Zen Delay. Have a listen to the sounds created with this combination! 🎶"
"Turbocharger is a 6hp high speed switch between two signals. By default one signal is 5v and the other is 0v. There is an internal oscillator to act as the switching clock. The oscillator also has PWM control. CV control over all parameters. And the 'Do Not Touch' knob... well you'll just have to watch to see it's glitchy goodness.
Jump to any section of the video:
00:00 - Opening
00:25 - Intro
00:57 - Full Walkthrough and Demo
14:12 - Make it Louder
15:01 - Wavechopping
17:26 - Momentary Switch
18:28 - Pulserizer with Drums
24:03 - Some Music
Special thanks to Hakai Labs for providing the module for this video."
"Turbocharger is finally here!
Turbocharger at its core, is just a simple super high-speed switch (not a VCA) between 2 inputs. This sounds boring, but the switch is run by a CMOS switch IC capable of switching at extremely high speeds. This, paired with its internal oscillator, with PWM controls, makes for some fun experimentation. The best part is you don’t even have to use the internal oscillator. There is an external clock input that you can patch in your own pulse wave to control the switch.
Turbocharger is an idea that I (Scott Danesi) have had for some time now. After watching a presentation by Jon Sonnenberg (artoftravelogue.blogspot.com) back in the day at one of the early Knobcon conventions in Chicago on Wave Replacement Synthesis, I thought, I could do that in one module but make it crazier. So, what started out as a simple “Turbo” gate for the NT Controller module, now turned into this monstrosity.
The front panel art was created by the talented Aurich Lawson.
Check out the user manual below for more detailed information!
"What do rising sea-levels sound like? How might we listen to the temperature of the oceans? What rhythms can we hear in the increased frequency of intense hurricanes/cylones? Can we imagine mounting CO2 emissions as a crescendo of dissonance?
This piece uses a data sonification module (Loud Numbers) to translate spreadsheets of climate-change data into MIDI cc values. An interface (CV.OCD) then converts the MIDI to voltages to control my modular system. ADDAC’s Swell Physics’ CV inputs for swell size, agitation, offset, etc. are ideal for modelling the complex, unpredictable effect of rising sea levels, sea temperatures, and storm intensity, on ocean waves. Meanwhile, Disting EX’s 'spectral freeze' algorithm is processing ocean-related songs.
Despite the fixed data on the spreadsheets, this patch generates different sonic results each time it is played – thanks to the chaotic behavior of Swell Physics. I am planning a longer, ~30 minutes version for a public performance, with video visualization/projection of the data.
Category 3+ storms: Tropical Meteorology Project, Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University (calculated from National Hurricane Center, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center), https://tropical.atmos.colostate.edu/...
Global Average Absolute Sea Level Change, 1880-2023: United States Environmental Protection Agency (data soures: CSIRO, NOAA), https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicator...
New sound pack for Wavestate: 40 performances, 43 programs, 42 multisamples
The collection of performances and programs contains a set of both analog and digital synth waves that will complement your library, oscillators will find wide application and will not take up much space in the memory of your synthesizer.
Contents: 40 Performances, 43 Programs, 42 Multisamples (22.5 MB)
The pack offers a diverse selection of inspiring sounds:
Expressive synth tones, perfect for melodies, pad, leads or deep textures
Synth punchy basses to drive your grooves
Dynamic arpeggios to add rhythm and movement to your tracks
Analog and digital synth waves
Whether you create electronic, techno, pop or cinematic music,
'Classic Synth Waves' provides the perfect palette to expand your creative possibilities."
"Stock, Aitken and Waterman used a lot of DX7 basses in their hits. In interviews in the 80s they would occasionally talk about their cartridge with DX7 bass patches and how no one would get access to it.
Many decades later and the patches can now be found online. Just to make sure I asked Phil Harding if he was able to verify that these are indeed the real mythical patches and he, in turn, asked Ian Curnow. Ian Curnow is of course the guy that actually did the programming of most of it. He also made the Fairlight patches/sounds for 'Never Gonna Give You Up' which uses one of these bass patches. Ian Curnow did confirm this is it."
"Modal Electronics 002 12 voice synth/ keyboard. Original owner. Metal chasis, leather sides, metal knobs, truly a custom synth (why it was so expensive). Very unique sounding. The mix of digital oscillators and analog filtering etc... is one of a kind. Best Wavetables I have heard in any synth. Volume pot is a little scratchy but works perfectly fine. Includes original box. Great synth for a great price !"
"Only 222 of these beauties were ever made. This is #138/222. A hidden gem monster bass and lead boutique synthesizer. A true work of art and visual masterpiece. Now is possibly your last chance ever to own this rare blue beetle in such pristine condition with all of its original packaging. It includes the original box, manual, certificate of authenticity, matching sustain pedal, power supply, and a few other accessories in the box. It will be packaged very securely for shipment around the world."
"Unique, hard-to-find and collectible. Original full color Yamaha FB-01 Tone Generator FM Syntheziser 6 page promotional brochure. Stunning triple gatefold layout and full detail description and specifications of this mighty little synth from 1986.This ultra-rare and significant brochure was published to introduce Yamaha's first truly affordable desktop synth module, and help launch the home studio revolution.
8 1/2" x 11". In excellent near mint condition.
Check my other listings. I'm selling a large collection of original vintage brochures, price lists and newsletters featuring synthesizers, guitars, effects boxes, samplers and signal processor from the Dawn of MIDI, early to mid 80's, including Fender, Oberheim, Sequential Circuits, E-Mu, Moog, and much more! Also, coming soon, synth magazines from the same era..."
"A Human League Favourite - You probably never realised you've heard it, but its a super flexible things. The Yamaha CS-15 from 1979 has got 2 state variable VCFs, 2 VCAs, 2 VCOs, 2 ADSR envelopes, 2 Pitch envelopes... and 2 independent routings - you get the gist. The Yamaha CS series isn't as well known as Moogs, Arps and Oberheims, but they can pack quite a punch.
A 12dB filter may have been its future downfall, but its more like a mini modular (like the Kawai 100F I demo'd here ) [posted here]
There's essentially a single 2 VCO monosynth, plus an additional path with noise and one of the VCOs. The additional patch (the upper section) has its own filter, VCA etc. The only real downside is a single LFO for all modulation. The CS30 takes things further but this is a more compact and cheaper unit."
"Korg Phase8 es un dispositivo musical peculiar y asequible, con un precio por debajo de 100 €, que estará disponible a finales de año. Utiliza barras de metal accionadas por un electroimán, permitiendo generar sonidos únicos mediante la manipulación de pocos parámetros: nivel/velocidad (que puede llegar a saturar y romper el sonido) y envolvente, que controla la duración y el ataque del sonido, desde percusivo y corto hasta más suave y prolongado.
Destaca por su construcción robusta y metálica, lo que resulta sorprendente para su bajo costo. Ofrece opciones creativas como la posibilidad de añadir apagadores, golpear las barras manualmente para producir sonidos o usar la acción electrónica. Incluye un modo de grabación por pasos (step mode) que permite registrar pequeñas secuencias de hasta 8 pasos, aunque también es posible grabar a tiempo real. Cuenta con un efecto con tres variantes, incluyendo delay (desde breve tipo slap o más extenso y con feedbacknpara crear eco) o modulación, capaz de trémolo y variaciones de tono, que se pueden ajustar para añadir animación o prolongar la duración del sonido.
En cuanto a conectividad, dispone de puertos USB, MIDI, sincronismo y una entrada de voltaje que controla alguno de los parámetros comunes. Es un dispositivo rudimentario pero curioso, que da forma a un instrumento simple y económico. Aunque no se espera un rendimiento complejo, su diseño metálico y la posibilidad de experimentar con sonidos lo convierten en una propuesta muy singular, desarrollada en la sede de Korg en Berlín."
Googlish:
"The Korg Phase8 is a unique and affordable musical device, priced under €100, and available later this year. It uses metal bars driven by an electromagnet, allowing unique sounds to be generated by manipulating a few parameters: level/speed (which can saturate and break the sound) and envelope, which controls the duration and attack of the sound, from percussive and short to softer and longer.
It stands out for its robust, metal construction, which is surprising given its low cost. It offers creative options such as adding dampers, manually striking the bars to produce sounds, or using electronic action. It includes a step recording mode that allows you to record small sequences of up to 8 steps, although it is also possible to record in real time. It has an effect with three variations, including delay (from a short slap-like delay to a longer one with feedback to create echo) or modulation, capable of tremolo and pitch variations, which can be adjusted to add animation or extend the duration of the delay. sound.
In terms of connectivity, it has USB, MIDI, sync, and a voltage input that controls some common parameters. It's a rudimentary but interesting device that creates a simple and inexpensive instrument. While complex performance isn't expected, its metallic design and the ability to experiment with sounds make it a very unique offering, developed at Korg's headquarters in Berlin.
"Arcaico Murena is a feature-rich analog module designed to deliver a distinctive, unpredictable, and versatile sound. With a width of 26 HP and a depth of 38 mm, the Murena is a concentration of functionality in a compact space.
A 6-channel mixer, each equipped with a distortion VCA, attenuverter and switches to select the internal routing destination. The channels are divided into two groups of 3, allowing flexible stereo management. Each VCA can be controlled either manually via the panel or via bipolarized CVs, offering extensive modulation possibilities.
Each group of 3 channels terminates in a multi-mode filter , capable of generating extremely aggressive sounds. After the filter, the signal can be routed to a distortion or directly to the mix. This configuration allows the two groups to be treated as a stereo pair or to use A-B crossfade modulation for dynamic transitions.
Every parameter of the Murena is manageable either from the panel or via CV, offering complete and creative control. The ability to patch the module to itself allows endless sonic combinations to be explored, making each use unique and unpredictable.
6-channel MIXER/VCA with CV attenuverter, cv and switch for routing (3-channel stereo mixer or 6-channel mono mixer or a combination of both)
Independent mono output of all 6 channels (clean)
2 multi-mode VCFs (LP/BP/HP) at 12db/oct with CV attenuverter, independent clean outputs, indepentent distorted outputs, fade output and 1V/Oct control (tuned up to 5 octaves)
OVEDRIVE with cv control on each filter
Stereo/mono/dual mono output and mono A+B output controllable via cv
"Explore ambient background music, relaxing piano sounds, cinematic soundscapes, and experimental live performances — all created with real instruments and a passion for sound."
"Made some pads from the Minimoog into the Chase Bliss thermae pedal. Also used the Minimoog for some overdub leads. The Roland Juno 60 for the bubbly leads throughout. Dave Smith Tempest on the drums. Minimoog on the bass. Strymon Bigsky Mx for different reverbs throughout."
Essential Sounds V2 – 42 Presets for Roland Juno-106 Model Expansion is a must-have sound pack for producers seeking classic Juno character with a fresh creative edge.
This collection includes:
Warm analog-style pads with lo-fi, tape-inspired textures
Expressive Juno-106 lead presets for synthwave, trance, and electronic music
Mysterious bells and atmospheric keys
Custom tones ideal for ambient, cinematic, and experimental production
These 42 handcrafted Roland Juno-106 Model Expansion presets are designed to bring depth, warmth, and unique character to your tracks.
This pack works seamlessly with the following Roland gear:
Roland FANTOM 6/7/8
FANTOM-0 Series
JUPITER-X
JUPITER-Xm
ZENOLOGY Pro (via Roland Cloud)
Whether you're looking for lo-fi synth patches, Juno-106 leads, or ambient pad presets, Essential Sounds V2 offers a versatile sound palette for modern music creators."
"This is the first recording with the Wersi M.A.X.1. Almost nothing is known about this small desktop sound module. It's 16-voice, 8-way multitimbral. The minimal, somewhat non-self-explanatory UI allow you to adjust a few parameters, as long as you have access to the manual, which unfortunately isn't available online. However, the 96 preset sounds are simple but surprisingly useful. The drum sounds are clearly ROM-based, but everything else sounds like a real FM synth to me.
I used for the recording the following FX pedals:
Hologram Microcosm, Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe, GFI System Specular Reverb 2.
The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. On some tracks Compressor and EQ where added in Cubase. The final song was then mastered using iZotope Ozone.
Well, I decided to go back to the basics, but at the same time make something useful for the synth community and do a kind of competition (I like competitions;-). What's my best synth for ambient music :-)
Check out my Best Ambient Synth Shootout Playlist:"
"This is the first 'lucky dip'. I needed to make my music-making more challenging, more fun, less routine. It won't necessarily be weekly, I'll work to constraints generated randomly.
The lucky dip gave me : 3/4 time, tempo Larghissimo - Larghetto ( less than 66 bpm), 5 instruments; electric guitar, hammered dulcimer, shanai, synth strings, featuring tenor sax. electronic, spoken word.
I chose to speak quotes from a lady of science, Maria Mitchell.
Images courtesy NASA, used under their non-commercial use policy
images.nasa.gov
A separate video showing how I made the didgeridoo sound using shenai and e-ther is here: [posted here]
0:00 using the lucky dip tool
0:29 didgeridoo sound using shenai and e-ther
0:46 the music"
"This is a re-recording of a 20-minute live set by @DreamsOfWires for Superbooth25, and consists of two old tracks from my video back-catalog. It's quite a minimal rig, configured as two all-analogue synth voices - one for melodic patterns, one for pitched drone parts. The actual performance at the event suffered technical problems as a result of failing cables and a dodgy musician's inability to recover much from it. As a result said musician decided to record a version of it after returning home, demonstrating how it should have sounded. In my defence, this rig had been on display for 3 days at the AJH Synth booth, demoing modules, being re-patched, fiddled with, then re-patched, etc... but then again, a bad workman always blames their tools :P I hope this version is more audible.
Modules used: (AJH SYNTH) Matrix VCF Transistor Ladder Filter Sonic XV Diode Ladder Filter Vintage Transistor Core VCO x4 Sample Hold & Slew Contour Generators Wave Swarm Ring SM Muting Mixer Discrete Cascaded VCA Glide + Noise MkII Dual LFO VCA (Other brands) Squarp Hermod+ sequencer XAOC Devices Sarajewo analog delay ALM Busy Circuits MFX for reverb Cosmotronic Cosmix Happy Nerding Isolator Homemade case powered by Konstant Lab BoardPWR
The AJH SYNTH Eurorack modular range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability. Official website page: https://ajhsynth.com
Check out the AJH Synth playlists for module 'User Guides', and 'Patch of The Week' videos, which will be either performances or 'how to' guides, detailing functions/methods, and a range of sounds, some familiar, some less so, containing a patch sheet at the end to show you how to construct it for yourself.
"Two takes with Pērkons HD-01 featuring kits from the new HRTL sound pack.
New samples and kits carefully crafted by Hrtl focus on showing the synthesizer side of your favorite drum machine, allowing you to create acid basslines, rich dub chords or classic rave stabs."
"This is my 3rd attempt to make a 'guide' to the Lyra-8. It's an instrument that is, in some ways, difficult to talk about - it has a cyclical nature that requires you to explain ideas before you explain them. The approach I've settled on is to try and address 4 main areas as holistically as possible in order to share some useful tips, creative approaches and some practical and technical techniques that will, hopefully do some combination of: introduce some new ideas, problem solve and inspire some new approaches to this magical instrument.
Wish me luck!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Tuning and Balancing
08:28 Playing Techniques
15:37 Embracing the Organismic
35:01 Rhythms and Pulses
53:01 Final Thoughts"
"The Zeptocore (https://zeptocore.com ) is a sample looper and live remixing device based on the RPI2040. I bought this as a DIY kit a year ago and somehow managed to read to build instructions incorrectly. :-) But I finally picked myself up to repair it, so here's the video. Table of contents:
00:00 hi / what is this?
00:32 what's in the DIY kit
00:52 assembling (do not copy what I did there)
01:58 firmware updates available
02:06 basic workflow
02:38 UI layout
02:55 walking to some of the basic functions
03:38 jump, mash and bass mode
04:43 loading a very basic drumloop to play single drum sounds
05:06 extracting the zip file correctly
05:26 loading your loop on the Zeptocore
05:44 playing seperate samples
05:53 walking through more functions (retriggering, relooping, randomizing, recording sequences, effects, layering, etc etc)
09:22 improvisation with Montage M8X, Zeptocore
10:48 conclusion (please support this channel)
"I built a small MIDI sequencer for Arduino ESP32 synthesizer projects.
With it you can:
Record, play back, and overdub notes.
Use many slots - record a new loop and switch slots while it plays.
Change the tempo anytime, even during playback.
Set the loop length and the number of pre-count bars before you start.
Play it together with my polyphonic e-piano project.
The firmware is still work-in-progress.
I am fixing bugs to keep it stable and to remove short audio pauses that happen when the memory moves data."
"The Drone Lab is a 4 voice analog drone synth, rhythm generator and FX processor.
The Lab has an external input with pre amp which accepts audio signals from any audio source including microphone, guitar, keyboard and other Drone Labs. External signals can be mixed with the existing drone and run through the lab’s filter and distortion circuits.
The Lab also features a clock interface which allows the internal rhythm clock to be linked with a variety of external clocks."
"Excellent condition uber rare OB-1 by Oberheim. This has been serviced and works like it should, smooth knobs and no scratchy ish. Holds tune like a champ."
"Improvised modular synth performance using Serge Easel system, TKB touch keyboard sequencer, and the Crocodile module. Exploring generative patches, analog textures, ambient noise, and chaotic control voltages.
A 10-cable patch introducing instability to the envelope via pitch CV and comparator output. Layered through looping, the structure reveals Serge’s nuanced volatility—uncertainty and motion coexisting within minimal constraints.
Here is a list of the gear I used for this video :
Random*Source Serge
empress effects Zoia"
"A piece created with Norns Shield, modular synth, piezo elements, and a @KOMAelektronik Field Kit. Long electronic tones mingle with ocean-like sounds and fragmented radio voices.
Norns Shield: Runs sines ( https://norns.community/sines ) to generate a drone.
Marble & can piezo: A piezo pickup is attached to the underside of a tin can filled with marbles, routed into the @ChaseBlissAudio MOOD MK II for reverb and micro-looping.
Noise box: Fed through @strymon NIGHTSKY for filtering and reverb.
Field Kit: Mixes an FM-radio feed with noise from Mutable Instruments Braids, then sends the blend into Clouds for granular processing."
"Pure Analog Polyphony with the VAEMI Modular System
Most polyphonic synthesizers are hybrid designs that combine digital control with analog sound generation. In modular systems, however, building a truly pure analog polyphony can be both challenging and deeply rewarding.
In this video, we created a fully analog polyphonic structure using the VAEMI modular system. We used sawtooth waveforms on all oscillators. With 3 OSI-OP modules, we achieved 3-voice polyphony. By using VAEMI Analog Sequencers, we provided dedicated voltage control for each oscillator, resulting in a completely analog polyphonic sequencer.
The signal path was processed through our prototype analog filter module, creating a classic subtractive synthesis architecture. The entire system was synchronized via clock signals from the Beatstep Pro. The final recording was passed through an RE-201, adding a classic tape delay and spring reverb atmosphere.
Sometimes, chasing sound takes you back in time.
This pure analog polyphonic structure we built with VAEMI blends the feeling of the past with the modular technology of today.
You'll know what we mean when you hear it."
"WW2 & Cold war weapons and spy gadgets were truly amazing! Have you ever wondered about the history of RFID and how it works? It was originally developed and first used as a Soviet cold war spying device. The Thing or The Great Seal bug as it was known, sat on the wall of a US ambassadors office for 7 years completely undetected listening into American secrets. The technology behind this revolutionary device now resides in your pocket in the form of Radio Frequency Identification. or RFID. Thank you so much to everyone who has subscribed and supported the channel so far.
Music Credits Lord of the dawn - Jesse Gallagher
Maestro Tlakaelel - Jesse Gallagher
Research, Script, Voice Over, Animations, 3D Modelling, Rendering, Editing. - Me"
Interesing bit of history regarding Leon Theremin.
"El buen sabor que acostumbra a dejar Dreadbox con sus analógicos está presente en el sintetizador polifónico Artemis, que ofrece seis voces sustractivas y las completa con 4 efectos para llegar, pese a lo compacto del formato en módulo, a sonidos a través sus salidas estéreo.
No habíamos traído a Hispasonic este modelo que recientemente ha pasado a estar disponible en tiendas, así que hemos aprovechado la visita a Superbooth 2025 para daros a conocer sus características y mostrároslo en acción en varios de los primeros presets de los hasta 512 que puede alojar internamente.
00:00 Intro y presentación
00:50 Demo de sonido
06:50 Arquitectura"
Googlish:
"The good taste that Dreadbox usually leaves with its analog synthesizers is present in the Artemis polyphonic synthesizer, which offers six subtractive voices and complements them with four effects to achieve sounds through its stereo outputs, despite the compactness of its module format.
We hadn't brought this model to Hispasonic, which has recently become available in stores, so we took advantage of our visit to Superbooth 2025 to introduce you to its features and show it in action with several of the first presets of the up to 512 it can store internally.
00:00 Intro and presentation
00:50 Sound demo
06:50 Architecture"
"A live music performance by Saul Stokes for the first ten minutes, then a song from Syd and I.
Check out Saul's bandcamp: https://saulstokes.bandcamp.com/
and his/their youtube channel @frequensea_experience
Visuals by :
Tim Tompson https://timthompson.com/tjt/index.html
David Tristram https://tristram.com
Event Credits:
Thanks to Grateful Gardens, San Jose
Thanks to Community of Christ for supporting our community event by letting us use the venue and equipment.
M.C. and chief instigator : Doug Lynner
Streaming Producer : Collette Lynner
Ops and Marketing: Joerg Ferber
Video Producer: steve cooley
Thanks so much to all of the folks at Community of Christ for all the help with event logistics"
"How to create a didgeridoo sound using a built-in software instrument and MIDI CC control. Here I'm controlling it with gestures using e-ther, an electronic theremin."
Arturia Jup-8000 V is a powerful synthesizer with huge potential and an incredible variety of sounds, this time we will dive into the world of pulsations, neon lights and cosmic space with 'Phantasm'.
In the bank you will find: leads, plucks, poly, arpeggios, pads and basses.
'Phantasm' brought together the warmth of retrowave, pulsing movements, modern sound and the depth of space.
40 amazing presets are waiting for you and ready to fill your compositions with new colors and inspire creativity.
Suited for all modern genres of electronic music: retrowave, ambient, trance, house, classic electronica, downtempo.
We put all our effort & inspiration to make this patches suited for many genres & styles of electronic music.
Every patch of our soundset is musical & can be immediately used in your tracks & production.
"ROLAND JUNO-D6 sound demo using a scene and pattern sequence created by Woody. Applies also to the larger models of this fabulous workstation synth JUNO-D7 and JUNO-D8 using the Roland ZenCore engine.
WELCOME TO PIANO CLUB
New members-only video every week and instant access to the archives.
• Music theory and playing techniques
• Song breakdowns & piano arrangements
• Synth and keyboard tips and tricks
• Topics requested by members
MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK https://woodypianoshack.com"
"Roland JX-3P maxed out with the KIWI 3-P mod and the very intuitive Retroaktiv PG-2K controller programmer, taking this JX3P to new territory! This synth has been fully serviced and is ready for studio or stage.
Missing the knob cap for the brilliance control and has a mismatched knob on the master volume control. Includes programmer connecting cable."
4khz to 22khz frequency sampling (1 sec. to 8 sec.)
6 voices polyphony
Analog lowpass filter
In good cosmetic condition, with many light traces of rust on the cover, but all other parts are free form rust or humidity traces. Inside is perfectly clean.
Everything works perfect.
This unit have the rare custom Firmware 1.3 from Florian Anwander allowing multi slices, velocity to filter and amp + more.
Some of these features need to be loaded from disk at start, but this disk is missing.
However, the velocity functions are available
The sampler have also been modified with 6 individual outputs. It allows to output each slice to individual output, but also to pan each of the 6 voices individually.
The MD280 disk unit have a new belt and head cleaned
It comes with 6 rare QDD 2.8 inch sample disks, including original AKAI library disks.
"This module is an open source general-purpose Drum module based on Seeed XIAO RP2350.
Thanks to AI-friendly hardware design, it's easy to create software variations using generative AI.
With general-purpose components and a simple circuit, this module is affordable and DIY-friendly.
FM Drum:
Two‑operator FM percussion voice for Eurorack.
"Today we're going to make some house music that's so cheesy it's amazing haha! And to do this we'll bring out a classic house music sound source, the JV-1080 by Roland!"
00:00 How did Roland get away with this?!
00:55 The Greatest Bass of All Time
01:41 My favorite Ride trick
03:10 Accidental Vocal Sample haha!
04:44 Why does it have to do this?!
06:03 Quick Fix for a bass line!
07:25 We need them strings!
08:23 Laust In The Sauce
"Is the Kodamo Mask1 the most Zen-like synthesizer on the market today? In this video, we take a deep dive into the bitmask-based sound engine of the Mask1 and explore its groundbreaking approach to sound design on synths. Whether you're a seasoned synth head or just discovering the unique potential of the Kodamo Mask1, this video walks you through the philosophy, workflow, and sonic capabilities that make this synth stand out.
🧠 We'll unpack what makes the Mask1’s bitmask synthesis architecture different from traditional subtractive and FM synthesis, and why this could change how you approach creative sound design synth work. From clean digital textures to gritty harmonic layering, the Mask1 offers a truly original toolkit for crafting viral-worthy sounds.
Perfect for synth enthusiasts, sound designers, and anyone hunting for deep-dives into rare or underrated instruments. This isn’t just a review—it’s a journey through a meditative and highly programmable machine built for sonic sculpting.
🔍 Keywords: Kodamo Mask1, bitmask, sound design synth, sound design on synthesisers, viral synths, unique synth engines, experimental sound design, Zen synthesizer, synthesizer review, digital synth exploration."
In this track, the Hapax is sequencing all the instruments, starting with the Take 5 where I tweak a few knobs.
Then comes the BASS played by the Nymphes. For this sound, I used its LFO's delay parameter. Thus you first hear the sound without any modulation, then comes the syncopated part at the end of the sound!
I finally launch the LEAD part played by the 0-Coast through the Timeline delay and DRUMS, played by the TR-6S.
The Hapax FILL button is being used here to activate a couple of MIDI effects on the different tracks.
Hardware used *
// 🥁 DRUMS: Roland TR-6S (Digital Rhythm Performer)
// 🎸 BASS: Dreadbox Nymphes (6-voice analog synth) + Darkglass Microtubes X (Multiband analog Distortion)
// 🎹 PLUCKS: Sequential Take 5 (5-voice analog synth) + Eventide H90
// 🎸 LEAD: Make Noise 0-Coast (semi-modular analog mono synth) + Strymon Timeline (Ice Delay)
// SEQUENCER: Squarp Instruments Hapax
This rhythmic patch uses filtered noise to simulate a snare, with the 5047 SEM-style filter adding resonance-rich bite. The sequence remains simple, but a variety of pins are patched in to introduce modulation and subtle movement across the pattern. All sounds are generated by the TC5000—no drum machines in sight.
Adam B. from Kraft Music plays the Arturia Polybrute 12 analog synthesizer showing a variety of sounds.
Arturia PolyBrute 12 continues the legacy of its predecessor as a powerful and expressive analog synth while going a step further, redefining musical expressiveness with an expanded 12-voice architecture and groundbreaking Full Touch MPE technology polyphonic keyboard. Taking in-the-moment sonic expression to a new level, the Full Touch keyboard tracks the position, pressure, and touch of each key, allowing for exceptional precision and seamless polyphonic aftertouch across the entire key movement range. This, plus PolyBrute 12's Morphée pad and ribbon control, means that each preset can be played in a truly multi-dimensional way.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Arturia PolyBrute 12 polyphonic analog synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new poly synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"
"I have logged hundreds of hours into Balatro and the music always hits every single time. I hope you enjoy my cover and consider supporting the work I do on Patreon!"
Back to 90s V2 – Modern Sound with Vintage Soul Step into the second chapter of the Back to 90s series – a fresh collection of custom-designed presets & patches for the Roland JD-800 Model Expansion. This sound pack beautifully blends the nostalgic warmth of the 1990s with the clarity and precision of modern sound design.
Compatible with:
This pack works only with instruments supporting the JD-800 Model Expansion. These include:
Roland FANTOM series (FANTOM 6 / 7 / 8 and FANTOM-06 / 07 / 08 – with Expansion installed) Roland JUPITER-X / JUPITER-Xm Roland JUNO-X / JUNO-Xi Roland ZENOLOGY (software plugin)
Therefore, ensure your device has the JD-800 Model Expansion.
Soundbank includes 50 Roland JD-800 Model presets, which are:
"In this 5 minutes film Tats of Korg Berlin recalls the development journey their team started a few years ago breaking new ground in electro-acoustic instrument creation. Phase 8 Acoustic Synthesizer has reached production state. The film contains short audio examples of the instrument as well. Filmed on 2025/05/09 at Superbooth25 in Berlin.
Cinematographer, Director and Producer Christian Halten
"W/ is a 2hp module from Whimsical Raps which provides three different engines for traversing the present moment. 'Patching W/ Confidence' is a video series which offers educational walkthroughs of W/ 2.0's various functionalities. This video focuses on W/Del, which provides a varispeed delay and looper with modulation."
This is the Euterpe - Vertice Analog Filterbank [The Seconda Serie]
This 100% analog beast of a machine is packed with 3 x fully-independent fully-analog 1974 multimode Sallen-Key filter boards, with massive use of diodes and high quality vintage through hole components. Beyond the beautifully textured filtering capabilities, the Vertice can be used as an analog summer, extreme overdrive feedback machine, and has many possible routing options for stereo and psuedo-stereo outputs. This particular model has been modded with the extreme vintage package. There is truly no compromises made with the Vertice. With a subtle turn of any knob, you will hear timbres that range from soft and seductive, to an all out punishing storm of distorted grit. The massive dynamic range allows for even the most brutal of distorted tones to break through the outputs."
"In this one, I'm using VCV Rack to process the different voices of the Soma Pulsar 23 synthesizer. I'm sequencing Pulsar 23 with its own clock and Shaos modules. I also have a few voices in VCV, and the visuals are coming from the Lowfat Milk module."
"Tonylight live during the event on 17 April 2025 at the Meneghino in Milano for Milano Modular Meeting, an event organized by @milanomodulare .
Tonylight is a true legend of electronic music, 8 bit and beyond!
Tonylight is the founder of micro milano HQ part of the Micromusic.net project, he is the creator and designer of Leploop synths and is a member of Otolab.
A crucial player in the construction of Italian 8bit culture, Tonylight's artistic path is divided between visual artistic forays, electronic instrument design and adventures in electronic music.
"A piece built from the sounds of a forest in Amsterdam and the Prophet-10. Field recordings of the woods blend with effect-processed nylon-guitar textures and gentle electronic drones.
Prophet-10: Performed and recorded with blueSky reverb, with additional reverb added later in the DAW.
Nylon guitar: First recorded into the DAW, then re-amped through an NTS-3 and MOOD MK II for further processing."
"Someone lent me this module from their personal collection to explore and demonstrate. I honestly didn't expect it to sound this good. In this clip I ran a square wave sequence from the minibrute (no internal filter or vca used) straight into the input of the TB-EFA. The trigger out of the minibrute was connected to the trigger input in the TB-EFA. I added a stepped random wave to trigger the accents.
