Sunday, February 16, 2025
Seventeen Mins of Vintage Synthsploration and a GR-1 / MonoPoly / Xpander / CS-30 / CAT SRM2 / EM-1
video upload by HanzVolt
"Various nights of synth exploration... sometimes thru the Maestro Echoplex EM-1 tape delay. Just twisting knobs and seeing where they take the sound... + Entropy & Sons Recursion Studio #synthrenegades
00:00 MonoPoly & EM-1
00:55 CAT & EM-1
02:29 CAT & EM-1 2
03:05 GR-1, MonoPoly & EM-1
04:12 MonoPoly
04:31 CS-30
05:11 Audio output of CS-30 into the CS-30 EXT input
06:45 CS-30 Audio rate LFO
07:53 CS-30 SFX
11:51 Xpander DNB
12:51 Xpander stereo bliss
15:31 Xpander multipatch
16:35 Xpander Utopia & EM-1"
NEW Waverazor 2.8! New Waveforms, Patches, and Mod Capabilities!
video upload by MOK
"Waverazor 2.8 is out and a FREE UPGRADE for all current Waverazor owners. Please go to the Tracktion site to get your free upgrade or to purchase: https://www.tracktion.com/products/wa...
NEW WAVERAZOR 2.8 FEATURES:
• 31 new waveforms including Trieven, Hard Rok, Shark Tooth, and Trapezoid
• New sound bank by sound designer and YouTube synth whiz Alex Reid with 69 new patches great for today’s music producer
• New 'Deep Space' sound bank by Mark Hoffmann and Rob Rampley with 26 unique and super trippy patches
• More patches in the M. Hoffmann bank
• "Ring Delay” a pitch-shifting delay
• Harmonic Tuning Mode for using the LFO as an audio modulator
• New Patch categories for Ambient, Glitch, Space and Concréte
• Shape Mod modulation for Wave Segments
• Improved ARC modulation
• And a bunch of other bits and bobs!"
Soma Terra tutorial/impromptu demo #1
video upload by SynthAddict
"first of a series on this amazing instrument
a lot to learn and explore"
Audio starts after 18:50 or so.
Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer Pedal Unboxing and Demo with Sequential OB-6
video upload by I Love Cats and Synths
"Unboxing, demo and jam of the new Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer Effects Pedal with Sequential OB-6 synthesizer.
0:00 Unboxing
2:35 First test
4:04 Demo Patch on OB-6 and Qi Chorus
4:52 Delay and Filter
5:55 Grain Cloud
7:26 Phrase Sampler
8:12 Reverb
9:35 Jam"
Eurorack Dark Ambient modular music with Noise Engineering feat. GAMUT REPETITOR
video upload by Flat Round Modular Music
"First try with Gamut Repetitor, basically a four Chanel random voltages sequencer...
Have a look."
242T Programmable Pulser | Buchla 200 Series EP.12 | By Tiptop Audio
video upload by Cinematic Laboratory
"I've been wondering how to approach this episode. If this were a module review, the 242 would not be able to stand up against modern 21st century sequencers. It's basically a 12 step sequencer with three rows of pulses so you can't even do a four on the floor. We need to remember we didn't have those in the late 60's, so let's not worry about that too much.
The classic pin-controlled 242 was custom made for CBS and it didn't carry the Buchla name. CBS (California Broadcast Systems) was licensed to build and distribute the 100 series and it eventually stopped because CBS didn't see a future for electronic instruments. I guess you need to have a long term vision, and CBS clearly had a different one. Regardless, the 242 is extremely rare. Fortunately, the 242T is not. Tiptop abandoned the pins and fancy illuminated buttons in favour of small buttons and a LED matrix. The 242t is a Tiptop first, and a CBS/Buchla later.
The 242 is a retro-futuristic trigger sequencer with some weird outputs. The ABC pulses are extremely short, but the alternating outputs are longer. Then, there's this SAW CV output which is tied to the master clock. There are start/stop and reset inputs and a CV controlled Period which is not unlike a frequency when pushed to audio rate. I tried to ping the 296 Spectral Processor with the ABC outputs, but these are barely audible. If you want to ping a rhythm on the 296, you'll need to use 281 envelopes and patch from there. Using them to ping a 292 vactrol is just wonderful.
Stazma and Todd Barton made excellent video manuals, so I am not going to explain the module in this video. Since nearly every Buchla module is either quad or dual, I used two 242 modules. I had to. Imagine it's the early 70's and it's the Dawn of Synthesis. We have no idea what the future will bring."
2025.02.15 - ambient waves - UDO Super 6 | norns rachim | chase bliss lossy
video upload by thelongradio
"Rainy complicated days.
This started out as an exploration of the norns script rachim, which I had never used before. Pretty amazing with just a little bit of tweaking / making it your own.
Once I had a sequence that I enjoyed, I got lost playing with some sound design on the super 6.
Context is some MOOD 2 and Lossy."
Terminal city blues | Korg Radias, Elektron Digitakt II | Downtempo, IDM
video upload by Treenote
"Terminal city blues
An ambient / downtempo / IDM track created with a Korg Radias and an Elektron Digitakt II. For this track the Digitakt is sequencing the Radias.
Support me on Bandcamp:
Bandcamp: https://treenote.bandcamp.com
My Website: https://treenotemusic.ca"
Severance title Track on Yamaha CS80
video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys
"@RickBeato made a video on this great composition - inspired me to have a go at it - of course in Vangelis style with #cs80 #cp70 and lots of #rhodespiano"
Prophet X - Epic Vol.3 | DX Dreams (SF2 available)
video upload by Espen Kraft
00:00 Intro
02:02 Electric Pianos
04:49 Guitars
07:10 Keyboard/Synth
13:01 Strings
"The best Yamaha DX samples and patches inside your Prophet X.
I've layered and recorded my best patches from over 30 years with the DX7, TX816 and TX802.
All put into 64 epic multi-samples which I've recorded with focus on making the most beautiful and musically DX patches you'll ever need in your PX.
Some of the samples have up to 5 velocity layers.
The number of individual recorded samples in this project is close to 3000 in total. Total filesize is 2Gb.
The price for this pack is $35USD (or €35Euros if you're in Europe) and considering you'll get the absolute best patches and samples ever made for these synths directly onto your Prophet X, this price is a steal.
My CONTACT email address is this: espenkraft69@gmail.com If you want to purchase this pack please send me an email and I'll give you instructions on how to order. If you want a bundled (discount) price for multiple packs just let me know.
I will only sell Prophet X packs directly through email.
All the multi-samples are available as *sf2 (TAL sampler and Logic compatible) if you're interested. Price is the same.
I've included 48 patches to help you get going (as shown in he video demo) and you have two options of transfer: Bank U1 P80 – P128 or Bank A2 P80-P128.
If you want to transfer the patches SOMEWHERE ELSE on your own PX, you can do so manually, by editing the individual sysex files.
Here is the link to my video where I show how you can do that. It's quite easy:
• Prophet X - Overwrite factory memory ... [posted here]
Korg Modwave - "Berlin Legacy" Soundset (40 Exclusive Performances)
video upload by LFOstore
"Berlin Legacy: A Sonic Homage to the Berlin School Era!
Step into the hypnotic pulse of retro-futurism with Berlin Legacy, a meticulously crafted soundset dedicated to the iconic Berlin School electronic music movement. Channeling the spirit of 1970s pioneers like Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream and Ash Ra Tempel, this collection is a treasure trove of analog warmth, cosmic sequences, and transcendent leads — all designed to fuel your journey through time and space.
Dive into a labyrinth of cascading arpeggios, pulsating basslines, hypnotic rhythmic patterns and expressive leads with retro-futuristic character! These 40 exclusive presets (some of them are split and contains 2 presets per keyboard) were carefully crafted by the well-known sound designer, OttO K. Schwarz. The presets are modwheel- and modulation knobs - assined. The soundset is suitable for both hardware and software (native) versions of Korg Modwave and importing of the presets into your Korg Modwave is easy as it comes with no external samples.
The soundset is ideal for producers crafting retro-futuristic electronica, ambient, or synthwave; film/game composers seeking evocative, cinematic tension and cosmic atmosphere; and hardware enthusiasts looking to expand their sound capabilities. Berlin Legacy isn’t just a soundset—it’s a time machine. Whether you’re resurrecting the spirit of vintage sequencers or forging new paths in electronic music, let these sounds transport you to a world where analog circuits meet infinite galaxies!
40 exclusive sample-based presets (performances) are available;
Suitable for both hardware & software (native) versions;
All presets are royalty-free!
To import the presets just use Librarian import function.
Please find the soundset here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/modwave/"
You're passing into Jupiters Orbit | Eurorack Synth Performance
video upload by Mars Machine
"This was a fun little jam I recorded last year. Unfortunately, I forgot to take patch notes. I Hope you enjoy!"
Turning a $20 smart ring into a DIY MIDI controller (Colmi R02 + WebMIDI API, hardware and DAW)
video upload by Floyd Steinberg
"Here's a super inexpensive #bluetooth #smartring which will dump raw data if politely asked to. So let's try to use that as a #midi / #synthesizer controller! Based on the work of @atc1441 , more after the table of contents
00:00 demo: filter control, Y axis
00:19 hi / what is this?
00:41 shoutout to Aaron Christophel @atc1441
01:01 Roland Neova / how to determine your ring size
01:22 what's in the box / hardware overview
02:01 it's not a bad smart ring!
02:22 mission statement
02:35 code overview & APIs
03:20 event handlers and MIDI CC
04:03 services and charateristics
04:78 explaining the hardware setup
05:48 patch /mod matrix setup
06:13 it's working! :-)
06:32 ... but it's very slow!
07:08 there's a custom firmware that speeds up data transfer
07:31 interpolation
08:05 example: using this in a DAW with LoopMidi
09:19 conclusion: not perfect, but the hardware certainly can do more
10:40 a very subtle joke / subscribe plxplx?
Links:
Colmi R02 smart ring https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
ATC1441's github page (Firmware and -uploader): https://github.com/atc1441/ATC_RF03_Ring
My github page (MIDI translator): https://github.com/mrfloydst/smartrin...
RF03 Information https://www.bluexmicro.com/product/rf03/
List of MIDI CC commands https://www.presetpatch.com/midi-cc-l...
HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"
HWJ - 4 elements - water
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Hardware jams weekend challenge: 4 elements
As I just have built the Trepanator kit from @zlobmodular [https://zlobmodular.com/], I gave it a go with water. (and birds xdd)
Beads for grains and reverb."
Akai Timbre Wolf Analog Synthesizer
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SIEL OPERA 6 Vintage Analog Italian Polyphonic Synth
Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 - Rev 3.0 SN 2071
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"Vintage Prophet 5, Rev 3.0 in excellent condition sold by the original owner. This prophet has been upgraded with a Kenton MIDI kit and has recently had the J wires cleaned. Custom modification with a 1/4" jack for a momentary switch used as a sustain pedal. Perfect working condition with no known issues. Maintained by Wine Country over the course of many years. Never gigged, only used in personal studio work. Comes with the original manual and Anvil ATA flight case that has been recently re-foamed at the Anvil factory."
via this listing
"Vintage Prophet 5, Rev 3.0 in excellent condition sold by the original owner. This prophet has been upgraded with a Kenton MIDI kit and has recently had the J wires cleaned. Custom modification with a 1/4" jack for a momentary switch used as a sustain pedal. Perfect working condition with no known issues. Maintained by Wine Country over the course of many years. Never gigged, only used in personal studio work. Comes with the original manual and Anvil ATA flight case that has been recently re-foamed at the Anvil factory."
Midibox MB6582 Maxed Out with Eight SID 8580's C64 Chips
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via this listing, also on Reverb
"Midibox MB6582 Maxed Out with eight SID 8580's C64 chips, MIDI capable. Includes original C64 power adaptor.
Condition is Used and it is DIY. It's maxed out with eight 8580R5 SIDs. They are noisy. Beautiful blue panel from Julian. LED's though not too bright. A nice illuminated fan on the back with the "overdrive" pots. Loaded with latest firmware. Has the clear custom plexi window to protect the LCD. The encoders do tend to "bounce" but from my understanding it's normal, and totally manageable if you don't twist too quickly. Sold as is. Sid heaven! Why build your own when you can buy this one?"
via this listing, also on Reverb
"Midibox MB6582 Maxed Out with eight SID 8580's C64 chips, MIDI capable. Includes original C64 power adaptor.
Condition is Used and it is DIY. It's maxed out with eight 8580R5 SIDs. They are noisy. Beautiful blue panel from Julian. LED's though not too bright. A nice illuminated fan on the back with the "overdrive" pots. Loaded with latest firmware. Has the clear custom plexi window to protect the LCD. The encoders do tend to "bounce" but from my understanding it's normal, and totally manageable if you don't twist too quickly. Sold as is. Sid heaven! Why build your own when you can buy this one?"
Korg Mono/Poly garage-find | Did it still work after all those years?
video upload by Espen Kraft
"The Korg Mono/Poly belongs to a friend of mine who (if my memory serves me right) did find it in a garage somewhere, alongside a Roland Jupiter-4 which was beyond repair from what I can remember he said. This is a short edit from a longer video I once had on my channel.
Oscillator 1 on the Mono/Poly did not work and that prevented me from doing a couple of things with it, but it still worked and what you hear in this video is what I got out of it. Only the kick drum is a sample. The rest is the MP you see here.
Since this video was made the synth's been repaired/restored and is now working 100%. The dust did come off.
Find my music here:
Bandcamp: https://espenkraft.bandcamp.com/"
TouchFlower 3.0 - SYNSO
video upload by Sonic Seed
"TouchFlower 3.0 is a unique touch-sensitive synthesizer module designed for dynamic waveform control, FM vibrato, and real-time chord generation. With an intuitive interface and multi-mode selection, it allows users to shape complex harmonic structures, experiment with waveform combinations, and explore new sonic territories. Its touch pads enable expressive performance, generating chord tones that are randomized across multiple octaves for organic, evolving soundscapes.
Order: https://sonic-seed.com/products/touch...
SYNSO is a modular synthesizer brand from Hangzhou, China, specializing in the design and development of digital-based modular synthesizers with innovative and unique interaction methods.
SYNSO's design philosophy emphasizes digital and parametric thinking to simplify the interaction logic of traditional modules.
The design philosophy of 5YNSO emphasizes the versatility and ease of use of the modules. Its products not only produce rich sounds but also stimulate the user's creativity through unique control methods."
Serge New Gates - Complex Sounds
video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source
"The new generation of the Serge Gates from 1973 was (re)designed by Serge himself in 2022 and is now available for eurorack (in combination with the equally new VCFX filter). Originally intended as a VCA with selectable characteristics, the new version adds ring modulation. However, since the other 2 CV inputs can be used at the same time (with varying results depending on the mode and knob settings), the New Gates are an invitation to be (able to)used to mangle different waveforms - this videos aims to give an idea of what that can sound like.
Modules used: Serge GTS, NTO, Extended ADSR (handling keyboard input from Microfreak in some patches), additional GTO in some."
Mailroom Envelope Generator & VCA by Mega Modular Corp
video upload by Robots Are Red
"In this video we'll take a brief look into the new Mailroom Envelope Generator and VCA by Mega Modular Corp. This is from their Mega Basics line of modules.
For more information on this module visit: https://MegaModular.co
Mailroom is an 8hp ADSR envelope generator with built in VCA. There is Velocity control, shape control, CV over Attack Decay Release, a manual gate, a built in VCA, and an invert switch to open the VCA and apply the envelope in a negative direction.
Jump to any section of the video here:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Module Walkthrough
02:07 - East Coast Patch Demo
08:02 - Long Release/Decay Time
11:50 - Intermission
12:43 - Pseudo LPG (No Filter)
15:40 - Pseudo LPG (With Filter)"
UI Basics - Essential Tips for Patching and Performing
video upload by Madrona Labs
"Join us for a tour of the Madrona Labs user interface! We'll break down the key features, element by element, including dials, attenuverters, and patch cords. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this deep dive will help you navigate and interact with the UI more effectively.
0:00 Introduction
0:46 1. Overview
3:01 2. Dials
5:33 3. Patcher
6:45 4. Advanced tips"
Which one is for you? UDO Super6 or Super8 .. or Gemini?
video upload by Starsky Carr
"While I've got these 2 UDO synths 2 in the studio I thought I'd put them together. Thy are very similar. The Super 6 costs less, has 4 octaves but longer sliders. The Super 8 has an amazing keyboard, more voices and a couple of extras.
i thought sonically they would be the same, but the filter is different. It's more resonant on the Super 8 and the modulation amount is much greater ... much more like my Jupiter6. Something I noticed when I put the Super6 and the Jupiter 6 together was less mod. This has been improved... loads better!
My overall takehome is -- if you're a keyboard player (not tweaker) it's the Super8 all day long. The Super 6 fits neater on my rack, and still has the poly aftertouch with the upgraded keyboard. I'm so fickle the Super 8 caught my eye as it looks more like my Jupiter 6 - the dimensions have a real classic feel. Being practical I should keep the Super 6, but who's lead by their head not their heart? ;)"
Live Synth Performance | Korg Minilogue XD | Electronic Music with Symphony
video upload by Nativica
"This music was created using Ableton Live and the Akai MPK Mini MIDI keyboard. The main theme is performed on the Korg Minilogue XD. Enjoy the blend of electronic sounds and symphonic elements!"
RK008 MIDI FX: Note2CC
video upload by Retrokits
"Another MIDI Effect on the RK008 is a little utility called Note2CC. It allows you to convert/add MIDI note messages to Control Change messages. There Are three modes, available under Digit 4 in the MIDI FX selection menu:
Velocity to CC :
Takes the MIDI Note velocity value for use on CC values
Note to CC :
Takes the MIDI Note number value for use on CC values
Random to CC:
Trigger a random CC value Generation on a MIDI Note on message.
You can use these in different ways, for example adding random panning or trigger filters and even use a track for MIDI sidechain usage."
Component Synthesis with Yamaha TX816
video upload by Robert Skerjanc
"Shall I better call it 'Unleash the TX816'? Changing all 8 Modules simultaneously with my TX816 Hardware Controller."
Running Wurlitzer 200A through a Moog Matriarch
video upload by Benjamin Dehli
"Using the Moog Matriarch as an effects unit for the Wurlitzer 200A.
The Wurlitzer piano is connected into the mixer section on the Matriarch and processed through its filters and bucket brigade delay.
Instruments:
Wurlitzer 200A
Moog Matriarch
Effects:
Moog Matriarch's built-in filters and stereo delay
Hairball Audio FET/RACK Revision D
Chase Bliss Audio & Meris CXM 1978
DIY Recording Equipment G Bus VCA Compressor
Handsome Audio Zulu"
Best Ambient Synth Shootout #144: Behringer WASP Deluxe - Song 1
video upload by Christian's Sonic Spaces
"This is the first, quite relaxing recording with the Behringer WASP Deluxe. It is a gnarly, little monophonic synthesizer with two digital oscillators, an analog filter switchable between LPF, HPF, notch and bandpass filters, an LFO with 6 waveforms, including random and noise, and two envelope generators with repeat function.
I used for the recording the following FX pedals: Gamechanger Audio AUTO Chorus, 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."
SONICWARE CyDrums & Strymon NIGHTSKY | Imprints 2025-02-16 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"A piece created using CyDrums and NIGHTSKY. It is composed of a slowly evolving melody and intricate beats.
On CyDrums, the synthesizer and synth bass sounds have their note lengths set to 1/2, allowing them to transition more gradually than the other beats. The beat elements are further shaped with parameter locks to adjust panning and release.
NIGHTSKY applies reverb and filtering, with the filter manipulated via the HIGH CUT function. Additionally, a slight modulation is applied to the pitch."
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