KORG PS-3300 - FUMIO MIEDA INTERVIEW

video upload by Korg

"One of the rarest and most coveted synthesizers in music history, the PS-3300, is back.

Between 1977 and 1981, the original PS-3300 carved out a legendary place in music history. With fewer than 50 units made, its lush, expansive sounds appeared on just a handful of recordings - making it one of the rarest and most sought-after synths in history. Today, original models are almost impossible to find, cementing its status as a true “phantom” of the analog world.

This video is an interview with Fumio Mieda, the developer of the original PS-3300 and technical supervisor of the new PS-3300."

Talking Heads - This Must Be The Place (Live Loop Cover) | Launchkey MK4

video upload by MunomaMusic

"Talking Heads's This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)

Gear:
Novation Launchkey MK4
ConnectAUDIO2/4

Software:
Ableton Live
Mini V3
Ample Guitar
Ableton stock synths"

Todd Barton: a conversation about Buchla, Serge, modular and more

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present a lively and in-depth conversation with Todd Barton, "sonic adventurer, composer, educator and performer of abstract, freely improvised electronic music specializing in Buchla, Serge and Hordijk instruments." We discuss his connections to these instruments developed to become central to his music, and sharing his knowledge and experience with others through his popular YouTube and Instagram channels and private lessons. We also touch on a few encounters including the Serge anniversary show in San Francisco, the launch of the Buchla Red Panel series at NAMM, and most recently, his duet with Suzanne Ciani at Buchla & Friends 2025 in Los Angeles.

To find out more about Todd Barton and his work, please visit his website: https://www.toddbarton.com/

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Todd Barton as sonic adventurer and musician in multiple worlds
03:20 Serge, Buchla and Hordijk
08:52 Barton's long relationship with Buchla instruments
13:32 The Buchla Red Panel series, and other 100-series re-creations
18:07 The myriad possibilities of the Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator
21:15 YouTube and Instagram demos and private lessons for modular synthesis
29:48 Performing with Suzanne Ciani at Buchla & Friends 2025
33:55 Community and the future of making music with signals
36:17 Conclusion

Our highlight video from Suzanne Ciani and Todd Barton duo at Buchla & Friends:
[ • Suzanne Ciani and Todd Barton live pe...] [posted here] ( • Suzanne Ciani and Todd Barton live pe... ) [posted here]

Our demo and tutorial on the Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
• Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156M: Demo a... [posted here]

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MIDIPan with audio output. Announcement and demo #MIDIPanMarch

video upload by MIDI IN

"This announcement is a bit overdue for reasons given in the video. I feel very happy about this new addition to the family and hope you like it too.

https://peacockmedia.software/drum

0:00 introduction
1:18 So what sounds does it make?
3:14 I just want to hear some sounds
6:52 Accessing the kit drum sounds
7:15 Kit drum demo using looper
7:29 Looping using tongue drum sound"

Haken ContinuuMini Firmware 10.51 Update ~ Waldorf Iridium ~ Roland J 6

video upload by Ebotronix

Haken ContinuuMini ,with Firmware 10.51,
Waldorf Iridium,
Roland J 6,
Intuitive Instruments Exquis,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
Keeley Halo,
Bastle Bestie,
18.03.2025
vid # 2494

A note on the update:

"Haken Editor and Firmware 10.51: Updated March 17 2025

This new firmware adds increased functionality and sound design possibilities to our EaganMatrix sound engine, the sonic heart of all of our Haken Audio products.

EaganMatrix BiqGraph Bank has enhanced ways to control narrowband resonances.

Control resonance using Decay Time Constants or Bandwidths

Optional use of Excitation Position for filter inputs.

Optional use of String Nonlinearity Coefficient for filter center frequencies.

EaganMatrix Additive Bank has support for Christophe Duquesne’s “Loris” Additive Overlay.

Up to 40 additive analyses, grouped into 4 decades.

Analyses and associated presets are set up by Loris, then playable within the EaganMatrix.

Continuum players have a new way to play tiny intervals or unisons: Place one finger at near side of surface and another at far side, then keep each finger at its side while sliding towards same pitch.

Fixed a variety of bugs reported by users, including:

Polyphony incorrect on certain older presets.

Damper pedal issues on some 8x Continuums.

Certain presets had incorrect voice allocation when receiving MPE.

Incorrect formula interaction with Touch Control Area and Pitch Trim Graphs.

Stuck notes when changing polyphony while playing additive presets.

Power-up inter-dsp communication improvements for multi-dsp systems (6x, 8x).

Sync-to-Incoming SPDIF digital audio.

User-reported problems in 10.50."

PATCHES | Arthur Joly

video upload by Sound Department

"Sound Department apresenta PATCHES – o novo quadro do Selo, que traz performances ao vivo com sintetizadores, gravadas no icônico Museu do Sintetizador. Descubra artistas inovadores da cena eletrônica e experimental em cada episódio.

No episódio de estreia, Arthur Joly conduz uma imersão sonora única, explorando texturas, timbres e as infinitas possibilidades que os sintetizadores oferecem.

Instrumentos:
Recosynths : Jolymod 5, Recodrum, Mutuca, Elby Designs - Serge"

DarkSky-4 | Poly Sequencer V3 | Synth Punk

video upload by Space Brain Circuits

Gear Used:
DarkSky-4
Poly Sequencer V3
HOF Reverb

See the announcement post here.

Mandala mk2 tutorial 3: CV steps introduction.

video upload by likaoninstruments

"In this tutorial, we start exploring the CV capabilities of the Mandala mk2.
We create a simple melody and take advantage of the non-CV steps to trigger envelopes."

Sequential Take 5 w/Adam

video upload by Kraft Music

http://www.kraftmusic.com/

Introducing PTNSHIFT - NEW Generative Music System Is Wild Mashup of Modular Synths & DJing

video upload by Tim Exile

"PTNSHIFT is a generative music performance instrument that combines the deep sonic universe of a modular synth with DJ-style interactions like pattern-launching, mixing, blending and FX.

▶︎ Get PTNSHIFT / ptnshift-1300717

COMPATIBILITY UPDATE: The companion app now fully supports Windows and MacOS. If you have an Ableton Push 3, Niklas and I would love to hear from you so we can test support! Please DM me on Patreon."

PTNSHIFT Generative Music Performer: First Look and Deep Dive

video upload by Tim Exile

00:00 Intro & Overview
02:34 Background
04:08 Compatibility & Setup
07:23 Layout & Control
08:52 Controlling Parameters
11:54 Navigating & Creating Patterns
14:12 Creating & Editing Collections

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Integrating pedals into your Eurorack system with Batverb

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Integrating pedals into your Eurorack system is easier than you think. Explore the differences between guitar, line, and Eurorack levels, how to patch end-of-chain effects, and ways to use pedals and send effects with your mixer.

Our blog post breaks down the process step by step, making hybrid setups a breeze. Check it out on Noise Engineering's website here:
https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq..."

UJAM Announces Vox Humana Plugin to Benefit Bob Moog Foundation

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"We are excited to share that our friends at UJAM, creators of countless plugins and sample libraries, released a Vox Humana plugin today to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation!

Vox Humana is a standalone virtual instrument that faithfully recreates the Polymoog's legendary Vox Humana setting, which is regarded as one of the most recognizable and coveted synthesizer sounds, most notable for being prominently featured in Gary Numan's iconic 'Cars'.

The plugin is built on the sampled sounds of the Polymoog 280A, meticulously captured by composer, producer, and lauded YouTube synth educator Alex Ball. With these recordings as the basis, the Bob Moog Foundation partnered with UJAM to transform them into a fully realized virtual instrument. Utilizing UJAM's proprietary Gorilla Engine, a platform widely used by top plugin manufacturers, the team designed an interface that is both intuitive and faithful to the instrument's original character.

The Vox Humana plugin features include:
Authentic Recreation — Sampled directly from a vintage Polymoog 280A to preserve the signature Vox Humana sound

Four Timbral Modes – Original, Bright, Hollow, and Octaves

10 Factory Presets – Ready-to-use sounds with the option to save custom user presets

Envelope Control – Attack and Decay sliders for precise dynamic shaping

Built-in Effects – Integrated Chorus, Phaser, and Delay for added depth and movement

Standalone Plugin – No additional software required, available as a VST3, AU and AAX plugin

The plugin retails for $19/22€, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Bob Moog Foundation's important work in education, archive preservation, and the operation of the Moogseum, located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina.

UJAM and its distribution partners are waiving all fees to ensure that every dollar directly benefits the foundation's mission.

Get all of the details here: https://www.ujam.com/voxhumana"

Xfer Serum 2 Update. New Factory Atmospheric Presets Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Xfer Serum has released the most anticipated update of the century—now it's version 2. This is one of the most flawless updates ever—adding tons of great, useful, and essential features while keeping the classic feel intact. Everything works perfectly.

I'm sure you've already seen the reviews and news, so I won't repeat the info. I just want to share some atmospheric factory presets. With the new features, this synth has seriously leveled up its capabilities in the ambient genre.

📦 And if you're looking for more presets of various types for Serum and other software and hardware synths, check out the link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/"

eurorack synth - ambient in front of the sea

video upload by Tom Leclerc

"recorded at sion sur l'océan in france"

Sapphire "Beyond the Void" - wide stereo field, deep space drone

video upload by Don Cross

"Making this patch, I imagined traversing immense distances between galaxies through the voids in deep space. I used multiple Sapphire Elastika modules tuned to produce an ever-shifting drone chorus. Then I added a few extra voices to round out the bass. There is plenty of slow-flowing chaotic modulation for interesting variation and texture.

You can download this VCV Rack patch at: https://patchstorage.com/sapphire-bey..."

Black Light Modules Demo

video upload by Dreadbox

"Ready to step into the dark?
Watch Serafim, composer, and member of the Dreadbox team, perform and explore the Dreadbox Black Light modules."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

A Walk Down D-Boulevard - Techno - Novation Circuit Rhythm

video upload by Tezzer

"Wondering" - Novation Circuit Jam | RobinHan

video upload by Robin翰（RobinHan)

Native Instruments Maschine 3.1 Update Released

Details from the press release:

Berlin, March 18, 2025 – Native Instruments today announced the release of Maschine 3.1, a free update to the latest software version of the iconic groove-box platform for beat-making and sampling. Maschine 3.1 delivers the highly anticipated and community requested user chords feature, alongside fullscreen mode in the standalone app.

Custom User Chords

Maschine 3.1 introduces user chords, enabling users to create, save, and share their own banks of chord progressions. Custom chords make it easy to explore new harmonic structures and design progressions tailored to different genres.

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Time-Saving Methods of Rescuing IR3109N OTAs from 80017A Wafers

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2025

Today I am sharing spilling the beans on my 80017A wafer-stripping and chip reclamation methods. Over time I have developed my own system for improving the speed and success of reclaiming coveted IR3109N SMD OTAs in decent quantities. These OTAs are used in my 101-VCF, JP6-VCF, and JU60-VCF eurorack modules. Even with time-saving measures, I easily spend way more time reclaiming the chips than actually building these modules. And the main reason I call my endeavors a labor of love, it's all for you my friend.

0:00 | Intro
0:31 | The 80017A Wafer Encapsulation
1:52 | My Method for Removing the Black Resin
4:21 | Extracting Chips from the Wafer
6:26 | Mounting the Chip to a DIP ADAPTER

MUSIC https://gstormelectro.bandcamp.com/
BLOG http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
REVERB https://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro"

Synth bag / Sonic Alter with Performance case- myVolts maker project - week 6 update

video upload by myVolts

"During February (or FAB-uary as we call it) we try to make stuff at myVolts. We are making a mobile performance case and bag for your synths , pedals, eurorack. We know there isn't 6 weeks in February, but that isn't going to stop us!

We now have version 3 of Bag, made from waterproof material."

https://myvolts.com/

Waldorf Rocket - "Space Launcher" Soundset 32 Presets & 13 Midi Files

video upload by LFOstore

"Welcome to Waldorf Rocket - "Space Launcher" Soundset with 32 Presets & 13 Midi Files!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/waldorf-ro...

Rocket is a very wide range machine capable to make soft &
aggressive distorted tones.

The main ability on Rocket is to
push 'Launch' button to hear the sound & also to transfersysex file of current preset.

Deep Basses
Grungy Leads
Beautiful Paraphonics
Sequences
Plucks & Keys
Fx's

Enjoy your Rocket, LFO Team."

Yamaha TX816 w/ Beetle PR-7 Programmer SN 001023

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via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

Yamaha TX-816 FM Rack Synthesizer (8 DX-7s in a rack) with Beetle PR-7 Programmer The Yamaha TX816 is a monster of DX and FM digital synthesis. It is a unique system in that it is a rack unit that could take up to eight TF1 modules. A TF1 module is basically a DX7 condensed down to a single circuit board with almost no front panel controls. Definitely designed for use with external hardware and software controllers, the TX816 allows you to easily carry around up to eight DX7s! Software such as MOTU Unisyn, Emagic SounDiver, or even another DX7 can be used to program the sounds in each module via MIDI. This unit contains eight TF1 modules. A TF1 module is basically a DX7 condensed down to a single circuit board. Each TF1 module consists of a 16-voice, 6-operator digital FM synth engine. So this complete TX816 with all eight TF1 modules offers up to 128 voices and 48 operators! Each TF1 also features an independent audio out (XLR) and MIDI I/O for a total of eight audio outputs and MIDI I/O's. It also has one global MIDI in/out port with 8-part multitimbrality, but no common stereo or mix output. The TX816 is fully compatible with all other DX synthesizers including Native Instruments FM7 software-based plug-in. You can use the TX816 like it's eight seperate DX7s or mix and pan each module together to layer your sounds into one monstrous DX powerhouse!

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Technos Acxel Resynthesizer, HxC, AS SEEN

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via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books. "This potentially wonderful instrument is silent at the moment. We have had it here for two years or so, but time has run out and it needs to go to another person who can finish off the process of getting it 100% again. It had power supply and disk drive issues. We have replaced the disk drive with an HxC drive, which contains everything that was on the floppies. Most of the OS floppies seem to have been corrupt or non-functioning. There is more work that needs to be done to the power supply / supplies. Both supplies are switchable 110/240V. The gas struts which should support the Grapher at an angle have given up holding up anything, and need to be replaced.

Cosmetically there is one superficial scratch above the Grapher's LED matrix, and the Solitary case front is not in brilliant cosmetic order.

It is serial number 990-0004-151. As there were apparently less than 40 of these made, I'm not sure why it has a long serial number. It has its original manual, original floppy disks in a case, the stunningly solid (military-grade?) custom flightcase, and the redundant (faulty) disk drive.

We believe this version is a Studio System, with eight voices (all with individual outs) and including the all-important Acxelizer for control and creation of voices.

There is some good info online. For instance EMEAPP published this great rundown: https://emeapp.org/2019/11/19/the-technos-acxel-resynthesizer/"

See this post for demos from the creator of the Acxel Resynthesizer. Also see the Technos label for additional posts including demos.

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Hohner K2 Stringvox

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via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

"Extremely rare in this black livery, this is one of only a few that were exported to the USA. One of them was bought by Frank Zappa. Zappa's was recently sold at auction for $1905, despite seeming to have no visible sliders. This example here is in similar cosmetic condition, but has its slider stalks and thus can be controlled! We will be trying to source slider tops correct for the era and make - watch this space. 117V, so how it found its way back to Europe is a bit of a mystery. More info when known. Like many Hohner instruments, it is tatty on the outside, but the playing surface (protected by its lid) is very good. Also of course the heavy-duty case and lid make it a seriously heavy instrument. Packing 18GBP."

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Trogotronic TR-Valkyrie Hot Rod Analog Synthesizer

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via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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Recovery ExMic Deluxe Telephone Microphone

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via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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Korg VC-10 Vocoder SN 160220

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via this Reverb listing

Additional Nightlife Electronics Listings

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Telepathic Orchid w/ Original Docs & Case

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via this Reverb listing

"Number 55/1000 of the units made so far.

It comes with a case as well as all the original instructions and materials."

See the Telepathic label below for additional posts.

Korg PS-3100 Polyphonic Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

"The PS-3100 Analogue Synthesiser has monstrous polyphony - one built-in VCO, VCF, VCA, and EG for each of the keys on the keyboard for a total of 48 synthesizer circuits and polyphony! There is no Ring Modulator or "tremolo modulator"; it has only 12 (divide-down) VCOs; there are 2 LFOs;"

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Moog Muse 8-Voice Analog Synthesizer

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via this listing

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Moog Minimoog Voyager Limited Edition Lunar Impact W/ VX 351

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via this listing

"New, rare, collectors condition Moog Minimoog Voyager Lunar Impact limited edition with the original VX 351 breakout box still untouched in the original packaging. Bob Moog’s last creation. An amazing synth that will only continue to increase in value. Especially in this condition."

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Modulation Revolution - Shakmat Modular présente Griffin's Claws

video upload by Audiorial

"Salut !
Moduler c'est le cœur de la synthèse modulaire, alors quand un constructeur sort un module qui révolutionne cette fonctionnalité basique, ça donne Griffin's Claws, et le constructeur c'est Shakmat Modular. 4 atténuateurs avec mémoire de mouvement et mix en cascade, tant au niveau CV qu'avec de l'audio, Grffin's Claws en cache encore bien plus sous ses 4 knurlies ;)"

"Hello!
Modulation is the heart of modular synthesis, so when a manufacturer releases a module that revolutionizes this basic functionality, it's called Griffin's Claws, and that manufacturer is Shakmat Modular. Featuring four attenuators with motion memory and cascading mixing, both CV and audio, Griffin's Claws hides even more under its four knurlies ;)"

✅https://payhip.com/Audiorial
✅Tuto sampling complet : https://payhip.com/b/PO0fq

Patch Programming in the 21st Century with Joranalogue

video upload by Roma Modulare

"At Roma Modulare 2024, the founder of Joranalogue, Joran van Gremberghe, will present his concept of the modern patch-programmable modular synth, where adding even a single module grows your possibilities exponentially."

Configuring Boredbrain Xcelon with Direct Output Modules DB25, TRS, and IO

video upload by Boredbrain Music

"Adam explains in more detail how Boredbrain’s three direct output modules connect to Xcelon, XP3, and to one another."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Trying to recreate Keith Emerson's sequencer trick of Karn Evil 9

video upload by Frap Tools

"Karn Evil 9 has one of the wildest endings in the history of music-made-with-synthesizers. Many tutorials focused on recreating the sequence note by note, trying to nail the sound, but we wanted to explore the technique to program a sequence that goes faster and faster until it stops. Thanks to the Usta sequencer, it was an easy game!

Original performance mentioned in the video: • Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Karn Evil 9 ... [below]

https://frap.tools/usta

00:00 Introduction
02:42 Programming the sequence
05:35 Making it stop by itself
10:26 Adding the explosion"

Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Karn Evil 9 (California Jam 1974)

video upload by Matt Cave

BTFLD Drum Ratchet & more 4-Bit pattern - Schlappy Patching 2025 EP.6

video upload by Stazma

"Today we will make some drum patterns using the 4-Bit modules once again but in a more predictable way, taking advantage of the reset input on the Nibblers.
We'll also have a look at a very fun way to generate "bursts" or rum rolls kind of pattern with the BTFLD being fed some slopes at it's input!

Have fun!"

Roland TR-707 , Oberheim Matrix 1000, Digitech Polara.

video upload by David Noise

"Roland TR-707 con un poco de reverb del digitech polara (una joyita de la cual hablare después...)
y el oberheim siendo controlado por el Digitone, con un toque de mod wheel que pareciera como un glitch en el VHS de mi cabeza...."

"Roland TR-707 with a bit of Digitech Polara reverb (a gem I'll talk about later...)
and the Oberheim controlled by the Digitone, with a touch of mod wheel that seems like a glitch on the VHS in my head..."

One Synth One Sound & One Synth One Song Demos by Eyepatch Entertainment

video upload by Eyepatch Entertainment

"Synthesizers making one sound or more with the press of a key. Now with added full tracks!"

131 demos as of this post. You can use the player controls to skip around. There are some rare (as in not often featured) synths like the Midia Musicbox below. Also see Eyepatch Entertainment Synth Studio Tour - May 2018, and 64 FREE PATCHES - Korg Poly61 vitange synthesizer

Midia Musicbox MQ-100 - One Synth One Sound

video upload by Eyepatch Entertainment

Also see

Karl Marx Stadt live at SUPERBOOTH24

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"Karl Marx Stadt aka Walter Schulze performs live at the SB24 Seebühne.

Karl Marx Stadt (Walter Schulze)
https://linktr.ee/karlmarxstadt

SUPERBOOTH BERLIN
https://www.superbooth.com/en/"

From Korg M1 to Roland SH-4d: Reimagining a 1991 Track

video upload by Malvinus Music

"Reimagining 'Verso Dove': A Journey from 1991 to 2023

In 1991, I composed the track Verso Dove using my brand-new Korg M1, excited by the possibilities of its 8-track sequencer. Fast forward to 2023, and I decided to breathe new life into this song with the Roland SH-4d, completely rearranging and reinterpreting it.

Verso Dove, which means 'toward where', reflects an existential question I asked myself as a kid: What would I become? What did I want to be? The fear of the unknown, the uncertainty of the future—it all lived within this track. That’s why I chose it to be part of my record Synthetic Horizons For Dreamers (SH-4d). It connects me to my younger self, and through music, I want to reassure him: you will make it.

Come along for the journey—this is going to be fun. Peace! 🎶✨

🔊 Gear Used in This Performance:
✅ Korg M1 – bringing the original 1991 composition to life with its classic 8-track sequencer
✅ Roland SH-4d – reimagining and modernizing the track with a fresh arrangement in 2023

🎧 For the best experience, use headphones!"

Volca Bass as Lead? Synthwave + EP-133 K.O. II

video upload by Nativica

"Exploring synthwave vibes with Korg Volca Bass and Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II! 🎛️✨
Volca Bass is connected to the EP-133 via MIDI and used as a lead synth. Reverb and delay are also added.

🎵 Spotify https://tinyurl.com/zr3vu2n2"

The most incredible drone synth ever played | Vhikk X by FORGE TME

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Exploring the most remarkable, evocative hardware drone/synth voice I've played in memory.

00:00 - intro interval drone
01:36 - another interval drone
03:02 - bass pulses
04:34 - bass ghosts
05:43 - sentimental interval drone
07:04 - happy accidents
08:01 - wavetable drone
09:01 - evil machine pulses
10:46 - deep dark drone
11:41 - ghostly drone
13:55 - beautiful melodic drone

Don't let the patch points and eurorack format fool you: the Vhikk X is a mostly standalone drone and synth voice that has oscillators, filter, and effects, and outputs at line level if you want it. The only thing it's really missing is a modulation source, which can be your fingers turning the knobs or, here, the Pamela's New Workout. I think Vhikk X and Pam's in a 32hp case would be the most interesting and unique drone synth I've ever heard, period. And then you can patch v/oct CV in, like with a Keystep, and play it like a mono synth!

This is a series of explorations on the Vhikk X, to show you the range of sounds it can produce. The Vhikk X is known for brutal or crushing sounds, but I think it has a lot of subtlety and beauty throughout it, and I've tried to show that here. Hopefully you agree.

I'm planning on turning the last patch into some sort of live performance with a bit of extra synth, so hopefully that will be up soon. For now, I hope this gives you an idea of why I'm so blown away by the Vhikk X.

Recorded to a stereo output with no additional audio processing."

See the Forge TME label below for more.

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Verbos Producer Configuration | Harmonic Oscillator

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Verbos Sample Pack https://akihikomatsumoto.bandcamp.com...
Explore the full sonic spectrum of Verbos Electronics with this versatile sample pack. From deep basslines to ambient textures, intricate drones, beats, noise, effects, and atonal FM sequences every sound is crafted for creators seeking bold and unique inspiration."

Valkure Guitar Organ for iOS and Apple Silicon Macs

video upload by YonacSoftware



"Available now [On the App Store]

Evoke a bewildering variety of polyphonic organ sounds directly from your guitar! Valkurë (pronounced VAL-KUR-EE) transforms your raw strings into a big, multi-timbral instrument in realtime, and without resorting to guitar-to-MIDI trickery. Preserve the crucial dynamics of your playing -such as vibrato, bends, and slides- while maintaining thorough control over the final sound. Complete with a full range of organ parameters, extensive options, built-in rotary speaker emulation, virtual tube amplifier, and analog inspired effects, Valkurë is a powerful addition to your guitar arsenal.

The unique organ module achieves guitar-to-organ transformation via proprietary signal processing algorithms, thereby retaining full polyphony. Valkurë offers three different organ models that vary from mellow to aggressive. The main tone generator features nine registers (drawbars) that allow you to dial in overtones in a five octave range — much like a tonewheel organ. In addition, two special “pedal” registers provide harmonically rich bass and sub bass tones that can work alone or in combination with the principal organ tones.

A built-in percussion generator inspired by “B” and “C” series organs is triggered by pick attack, and features switches for percussion length, level, as well as harmonic. Additional preferences allow you to modify these, as well as specify the sensitivity of the trigger detector. The Chorus/Vibrato unit is modeled after the famed scanner circuit, and features six modes.

The rotary speaker module offers three unique cabinets to choose from. Each cabinet features individually configurable virtual horn and drum drivers. The rotary unit provides many options, including micing angle, inertia, slow/fast speeds, additional room microphone, and more. The built-in amplifier is designed to complement the rotary speaker, and offers three different amp models that feature our newest tube emulation technology, as well as a full range of tonal controls.

The settings panel contains a wide variety of parameters for fine tuning the organ. These include variable attack to obtain an auto-generated volume “swell” effect, as well as thorough control over the organ’s timbre and dynamics via Taper, Resonance, Body, Air, and Leakage parameters. Dedicated variable Boost controls for organ and pedal modules help add fullness and sizzle to the basic tones. Valkurë is rounded out by the addition of analog-modeling effects, including tape delay, 3-band Baxandall style EQ, as well as built in compressor.

Besides working as both a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin, Valkurë is also compatible with Apple Silicon Macs. It comes packaged with many professional features, including convenient MIDI learn for over 75 parameters, a powerful preset management system, 128 factory presets, and more.

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