Oberheim TEO-5: Factory Presets Demo (Sounds Only)

video upload by wolfgang S vukan

"Oberheim TEO-5 official web page: https://oberheim.com/products/teo-5/"

Fred's Lab Manatee Custom Patches by synth_nyc

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I’m pleased to inform you that Fred’s Lab released my 128 Manatee Custom Patches [Bank 1] + [Bank 2] today; they are available for purchase on Fred’s Lab new web-store: https://fredslab.net/shop/shop-front.php

You can listen to them in high resolution (24bit 96kHz PCM WAV masters, FLAC encoded) on my site (optimized for Chrome on MacOS and Windows): https://synthnyc.com/index.php/freds-lab/

Here is a short description of the sound banks by Fred’s Lab:

[Bank 1]
Crafted by synth_nyc, this bank features 64x meticulously hand-designed presets in sysex format. Taking full advantage of the advanced spectral oscillator and unique synthesis options, it is perfectly designed for atmospheres, pads and keys sounds. This bank also provides a solid set of basses, plucks, bells ... but also arpeggiated sounds with a retro / nostalgic vibe. Provided sounds have an emphasis on expressiveness, they all make great use of velocity & aftertouch controls.

[Bank 2]
As an extension of [Bank 1], [Bank 2] shifts towards classic hybrid and early digital synth sounds, featuring timbres reminiscent of wavetable and FM-based synthesizers. Still, a wide variety of presets are offered, this bank complements [Bank 1] perfectly.

Background Modulars No.10 Buchla200 & DX5

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Don’t have a real Buchla 200 (cloned) and Yamaha DX5 to hand? No worries! Just put this video on in the background (in full-screen mode), and have the next best thing 😁

Here is 10 minutes of self-playing modular synthesiser randomness. Why not put it on loop - then you can have it bubbling away in the background while you do other things

A note on the patch: The DX5 is being triggered and pitched from the Buchla 200 modules (mostly a 280 in cycle mode and 262 Source of Uncertainty, plus some MARF) using a Kenton CV to MIDI Converter. The DX5 is programmed to make a percussive drum-like sound using six operators. The DX5 audio signal then goes back into Buchla modules - mainly the 277 and 288 Delays, which are being fed back on themselves to create the bowed-string-like sounds. The Dodeca module provides mixing, random panning and reverb. The SOU sends random voltages to the 280 so it cycles irregularly. The whole patch has a cybersynthetic nature because it is always on the edge of going chaotic with the feedback to the delays, but it keeps itself under control by injecting new DX5 sounds into the path just in time to settle it back down before it happens again"

"Through Hills From Sky" synth jam w 0-Coast, Starlab, Arbhar, OB-X8, DFAM, Hydrasynth, Keystep Pro

video upload by Tim Grogan

"Live recorded DAWless synth jam into Pro Tools for mixing purposes only. I wanted to do some music that felt uplifting at a time that I know is emotionally draining and challenging right now, especially for those of us in the U.S. who don't belong to the political cult that's currently in existence.
'Through Hills From Sky' is really meant as a way of saying we'll get through this if we keep our heads up and stay positive, focused on a bigger picture."

Novation Peak Techno Sequence 1 (No Talking)

video upload by Alex Fain

"I love this synth"

Geddy Lee Minimoog - Unboxing

video upload by hamsterdunce

"Watch the unboxing of this marvelous new synthesizer from Moog Music. Even my cat was interested; surely you will be, too."

See the announcement post here.

Disintegration of Voice into Water Drops

video upload by Element433 (a.k.a. Pere Villez)

"The Elementary Signal Engine is used to create the illusion of vocal disintegration into water drops and back. FOF synthesis was first created by Xavier Rodet in 1978 and though there has been some tentative implementations of FOF virtual none (outside Csound) have incorporated powerful features such as octaviation, jitter, formant bandwidth and FOFlet duration (all demonstrated here).

Copyright Pere Villez 2025"

At the Mountains of Madness (Lovecraft) on The Elementary Signal Engine

video upload by Element433 (a.k.a. Pere Villez)

"At The Mountain of Madness" inspired by the Lovecraft novel. Composed and played on my old 2014 clunky app "The Elementary Signal Engine" thinking of reviving it and creating a PD/Plug Data version" now that machines are much faster. I have the core part restored and starting to optimise it."

3/26/25 Technosaurus Cyclodon & Microcon + Alesis Wedge & MIDIVERB

video upload by Cfpp0

Tangible Instruments Arpeggio Site Update and Availability

Tangible Instruments wrote in to let us know they have a new revamped website, and that Arpeggio is currently in stock at Perfect Circuit.

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"Arpeggio lets you easily compose, save, and perform melodies. It's an arpeggiator, sequencer, and synthesizer in one portable instrument. Designed to give you the freedom to make melodies with nuance and distinction. Save hundreds of melodies and create millions of arpeggiator styles. Control your gear wirelessly with MIDI over bluetooth or go old school with control voltage and gate.

Key Features:

• Arpeggiator, sequencer, & synthesizer

all in one portable instrument

• Create, adjust, transpose, switch, &

save melodies seamlessly during play

• SD-Card can store up to 512 melodies

• Melodies can be up to 128 notes long

• Adjust note lengths and add rests

• Mix and modify note orders to create

millions of custom arpeggiator styles

• 2-oscillator virtual analog mono synth

• High quality internal speaker

• USB or battery powered"

2 boring signals into Monsoon and Typhoon

video upload by Audiorial

"2 stupid signals feed Monsoon and Typhoon. Juniper and Neo Trinity generates quantized tensions, and things got less boring and more musically pleasant."

☕ Me soutenir :
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✅Tuto sampling complet : https://payhip.com/b/PO0fq

Of cyclotrons and sequencers: recreating a 1974 “probability controller” in Eurorack

video upload by Electrum Modular

"This is the first video in a new series exploring the University of Iowa’s Electronic Music Studio. In addition to presenting its historic instruments (including a 1968 Moog IIIP with custom-made modules), and the famous musicians who have used them, these videos will extrapolate ideas to use in your own modular systems. This episode examines a unique random sequencer that was developed in 1974 by Paul Dingman, an electrical engineering student at Iowa. It then shows how it might be recreated using the third lane ('time') on Make Noise’s 0-Ctrl. NOTE: several other Eurorack sequencers also have this feature, as indeed does the Moog’s own 960 sequential controller; alternatively, use an LFO to clock any sequencer and patch the sequencer’s second lane/channel (if it has one) back into that LFO’s frequency input.

0:00 University of Iowa's Electronic Music Studio
0:42 Introducing Dingman's Probability Controller
1:58 Demonstrating the Probability Controller
3:50 Recreating the Probability Controller in Eurorack

My new album:



CREDITS

Thanks to Paul Dingman for answering my questions over Zoom.

Film sequences:
'Atom Smashers' (Encyclopaedia Britannica Films in collaboration with the Division of the Physical Sciences and the Institute of Nuclear Studies at the University of Chicago, 1952)

'The Meaning of Time In Science' (Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, d. Kent Smith, 1973); both archive.org

Portrait of Peter Tod Lewis: https://composers.com/collections/pet...

Music: Peter Tod Lewis, 'Gestes II' (1974), from the Mnemothèque Internationale des Arts Electroacoustiques (University of North Texas Music Library). Program notes for an EMS concert on April 13, 1979, described “Gestes II” as “the generation of musical gestures through coordinated operation of sequential controllers programmed to produce a large but finite collection of voltages, controlling variously oscillators, amplifiers, and filters” (University of Iowa Music Library)."

Electronica w/ monome norns shield, grid, Prophet-10 | Factitious Fever 2025-03-26 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created using the Prophet‑10, monome norns shield, and grid. It’s a session built around repeating synth harmonies and non‑repeating melodies.

On the Prophet‑10, I play a slow‑attack synth pad mixed with noise oscillators.

On the Norns Shield, I launch the “sines” engine and perform via Grid, routing the output through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II and ‪@gfisys‬ SPECULAR TEMPUS. I adjust the MOOD MK II’s CLOCK parameter to change the pitch of the sines.

The drums are constructed in the DAW by editing recorded sounds and layering samples.'

ATARI ST "The Intelligent Sequencer REALTIME" Recording – JAPAN Visions of China

video upload by plantssystem

"This is a rare recording of The Intelligent Sequencer REALTIME by Eric Ameres, a real-time MIDI sequencer for the ATARI ST. In this video, the sequencer is used to play Visions of China by the British band JAPAN.

As the name suggests, The Intelligent Sequencer REALTIME allows real-time recording and editing of MIDI sequences, making it a unique tool among ATARI ST music production software. This video captures MIDI data input, playback, and editing, providing a glimpse into the music production environment of that era.

For those interested in ATARI ST MIDI sequencers or vintage music production, this is a must-watch. Enjoy!"

Update:

"The sound is played using the SoundFont function of the ATARI ST emulator hataroid. The SoundFont is based on the Roland SC-55, and the drums are custom made by sampling the live sounds of the parts myself. hataroid can also control external synths using MIDI."

MultiMod Orbits | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Metaphors of ""buffers," "tape loops" etc. have often been used to describe the inner workings of modules, but the MultiMod might better be understood through the metaphor of orbiting planets."

http://www.makenoisemusic.com

Using the DB-01 arp to write sequences

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Jamming with the DB-01s arp is loads of fun; commiting that to a sequence is not quite as amusing. Here I go through a simple method to capture the moment. Better yet, have your arp permanently recording in loop mode and grab those otherwise unrepeatable riffs that can suddenly materialize from nothing. Guest stars: the Boss GEB-7 EQ and Darkglass B3K.

And at the end, some more fun with the arp as it pushes around a Korg Multi/Poly.

0:00 Fake metronome
1:08 Use tracking
1:55 Pattern setup
2:20 It's a trap!
3:25 No start point
4:28 Choose the start
5:05 Cut to taste
5:40 Mod and gate tweak
6:56 Second example
9:40 Add some sprinkles
11:20 Bully the Multi/Poly

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

MFB Dominion 1 & Vermona DSR 3 Dual Spring Reverb (no talking)

video upload by DreamsOfWires

"Some example sounds using the Dominion 1 with the DSR-3 for reverb. Support my music at https://tomorrowthecure.bandcamp.com.

MFB Dominion 1: Created by the late Manfred Fricke, this 3-oscillator monophonic synth was discontinued a few years ago. It has a huge feature set - multimode filter, 3 LFO's, 3 envelopes, preset memory, patch points for Eurorack modular etc, a ring mod, arpeggiator, sequencer... it's a beastie. I'm currently selling mine, and other gear, as I need to raise money to help fund a short live performance at Superbooth25 this year.

‪@vermonagear‬ DSR-3: This beautiful stereo, real spring reverb is still currently available. It has the richness and character of an analogue spring reverb, but with enought clarity to make it a viable global reverb on an effects send/aux, especially when used in stereo. It can also be used as two independent mono reverbs, or chained together to make a more cavernous spring reverb. I'll be using this on an some upcoming Bandcamp release, and more videos here, and on the @AJHSynthOfficial channel."

Quick Impro with Vongon Replay over drone

video upload by keinseier

Moffenzeef VCV Tutorial #1: Simplify

video upload by Møffenzeef Mødular

"The first of a series going over detailed explanations of each VCV Rack + hardware Eurorack module"

Moffenzeef VCV Tutorial #2: Sequencing

video upload by Møffenzeef Mødular

"A brief overview of MITO and Deviant."

Let's sound design a storm, literally ⛈️

video upload by Yan Cook

"50 sci-fi presets for Hydrasynth:
https://yancook.gumroad.com/l/hydrasynth

Of course, it's not gonna sound exactly like a real thunderstorm, but I think it's a fun and useful exercise to learn more about your synth 🙃

0:00 - Preview
1:12 - Thunder
7:16 - Rain"

Moog Memorymoog Lintronics LAMM

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KORG Mono/Poly with MIDI Retrofit SN 372797

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"KORG Mono-Poly & Kovari Midipoly retrofit 372767 Original Korg Mono/Poly with Kovari MIDI retrofit - specifications available online New baseboard and custom plywood side panels Very tidy - camera shows every speck of dust Front panel Excellent All pots clean and noise free Voices fully functioning but will require calibration to ensure optimal output

DESCRIPTION: I acquired this fully functioning MonoPoly some years ago, but the case was in terrible condition. I cut a new baseboard from MDF, and then cut and installed new marine grade plywood side panels. The front panel is in great condition, but there is a slight defect on the mod wheel assembly panel as per the condition I acquired. All pots are noise free, as are the outputs. She sounds amazing in Poly Unison mode, but the individual voices do drift a little. She would benefit from a comprehensive voice calibration, but I don't have the instruments required to do so. Once she is fully calibrated, she will sound even more awesome. She comes with the Kovari MIDI retrofit, which allows her to integrate in to any modern MIDI studio. Very sorry to see her go, but I just don't have the space for my full hardware studio any more."

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Waldorf Microwave MW1 Green Machine

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"The Waldorf Microwave1 Mean Green Machine is a rare RevB version of the Microwave1 and has CEM 3387 chips inside. A rare opportunity to get hold of a rare synth. I need not go in to too much detail as, if you are looking at this, you know what you are looking at. Supplied with German language manuals & rare Dave Gould Techno soundset card. Additonal Sysex soundsets can be supplied. CONDITION: Upgraded with OS V2.0 EPROMS Pictures display cosmetic condition Minor rack rash - cosmetic condition as shown in pictures. Very tidy - camera shows every speck of dust Front panel Excellent Recently serviced: new large caps, 2 new toroid transformers - the fixing bolts are not countersunk and stand out from the top panel as per picture. New 68k processor No known technical issues other than nonfunctioning uppermost LED"

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Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12 Hybrid Keyboard Synthesizer SN 00026

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Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver Polyphonic Keyboard Synthesizer

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Elka Wilgamat Analog Drum Machine and Synth

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"The Elka Wilgamat was an accompaniment unit intended as an add-on to some of Elka's organ line and also as a standalone unit with dedicated 2 octave keyboard. It consists of a rhythm unit, a bass section and a chord section. All sounds are of course fully analog. It is very similar in features and sound to the Godwin Drummaker, Wersi Wersimatic WM24, Elgam Carousel or Böhm Böhmat. If you don't know these units check the video I made with a different unit. [previously posted here] Unit was serviced and is in fully working order. It comes with a custom DIY keyboard and cable. Cosmetic the unit has some scuffs mainly on the case but overall looks very nice."

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1971 ARP 2600 "Blue Marvin" Monophonic Analog Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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"ARP 2600. Ultra rare Blue Marvin arp 2600. ( only 25 made ) serial n. 2

produced in early 1971

COMPLETE with also extremely rare ARP 3604 KEYBOARD"

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1977 Oberheim SEM Synthesizers Information Booklet / Brochure

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"original Oberheim Electronics booklet with information about the SEM module loaded synthesizer models (TVS-1, FVS-1, EVS-1), accessories and the DS-2A sequencer. The booklet is in very good condition. Cool item for collectors or if you're a lucky owner."

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Gleeman Instruments Pentaphonic Clear Spec Sheet / Brochure

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"At the front page you'll find a short description and on the back side of this one-page item you'll find the specifications. A previous owner made two holes in the side to store it in a folder."

Ableton Air & Ciat Lonbarde Plumbutter 2

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

Sequencer: Ableton Air https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Delay: Shoegazer Reverse Gate https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store... "Ableton Air
Inspired by Timeless Techniques
'Air' draws its inspiration from Brian Eno's Music for Airports and the concept of overlapping tape loops. This Ableton Max for Live plugin translates these ideas into a modern generative sequencer, enabling you to explore infinite musical possibilities without repetitive programming.

Effortless Note Generation
Forget the constraints of the piano roll. 'Air' generates notes autonomously, creating endless variations of melodies, rhythms, and harmonies. Your music becomes a living, breathing entity that evolves over time, making each moment unique.

Perfect for Experimental and Ambient Music
Whether you're crafting immersive ambient soundscapes, exploring experimental electronica, or composing intricate minimal music, 'Air' provides the tools to elevate your creativity. Its generative approach ensures that no two performances are ever the same, offering a fresh perspective with every playback.

Features Designed for Limitless Inspiration
Evolving Sequences: Generate infinitely unique patterns that never repeat.
Customizable Settings: Fine-tune parameters to align with your artistic vision.
Seamless Integration: Designed for Ableton Live users who value creativity and experimentation.

Create Music That Breathes
'Air' is more than a plugin—it's a partner in creation, designed for musicians who embrace unpredictability and seek to push boundaries. Unleash the power of generative composition and let your music take flight."

Hypnotic Vhikk X OP-XY synth album | Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drone

video upload by Jay Hosking

"A live synth album for your workday, performed on a small setup.

00:00 - Relatively abstemious
07:21 - Occulta semina
13:39 - Trees under Venice
22:15 - Anthropodenial
25:38 - Walsham

Buy the album here:



Sometimes you try something so inspiring that you have to record everything you can from it, as fast as you can. SKETCHES FOR MY SWEETHEART THE DRONE is a collection of songs all recorded live within a 48-hour period.

For all songs, it's the same hardware setup: the FORGE TME Vhikk X (our titular drone) with Teenage Engineering OP-XY (drums, bass, and synth). The goal was to keep the songs simple, hypnotic, and most of the synth parts are played live over simple drum and bass sequences.

The end result is (I hope) a simmering background album, perfect for your work, emails, reading, or otherwise living your life. Thanks for listening."

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

An Experimental Groove Box: Herbs And Stones Mousse

video upload by HAINBACH

"Herbs And Stones Mousse is a cool oddball groove box: it looks stylish, sounds rich and is fun to play. Mousse and me had quiet the journey together though, as I became an unintentional beta tester. I put various pre-production units through their paces until Herbs and Stones arrived at a solid production unit. In this video I show the process that started in November and ended just now at the end of March. Use the chapters to jump to sound demos, patching tips, and my final thoughts."

00:00 Intro and Unboxing
00:49 Making A Track
03:53 Overview
07:04 No Talking Demos
14:02 Firmware Update For Tuning Fix
16:37 Unit 3 arrives
18:50 Patch Tips
25:08 Mouse with Eurorack
26:38 Final Thoughts

UDO Super 6 & Korg Monopoly Soundscape

video upload by the nightwater

"Quick soundscape using the UDO Super 6 and the Korg Monopoly. Bass is the Korg Minilogue."

Analogue Solutions TC5000 Synthesizer: "Drenched Sweeper" Sequence No. 301

video upload by Analogue Solutions

"Here’s a new sequence, 'Drenched Sweeper' from the Analogue Solutions #TC5000 Patch Pin Matrix Synthesizer—recorded with no external instrumentation, FX, or processing.

With the TC5000’s vast sonic range, no single video can fully showcase its capabilities. We’ll share more sequences to highlight different aspects of its sound design potential.

About the Patch:

The TC5000's pin matrix provides extensive routing options, allowing for highly intricate and dynamic patches. A single pin can introduce subtle nuances or completely transform the sound.

In fact, the complexity of just one patch could warrant an entire essay!

This sequence features multiple waveforms from 3 oscillators, 2 filter types, Dual EG module 5012, Sequencer, and the Preset Voltage module 5052 (randomized with noise), along with the Mix-Sequencer module 5100 (providing the pulsating effect) -- this module is essentially two 4-input mixers. The channels, however, can be muted/switched on/off in the sequencer, in time to either an internal or external clock."

Luminance v2 for KORG - isn’t it gorgeous?

video upload by Sinevibes

BugBrand Introduces the Weevil 20/25

video upload by BugBrand

"A new Weevil to celebrate 20 years of BugBrand - the first regular production since 2015 and perhaps the first 'cased' version since around 2008!

Thanks to everyone who sent in pics of their old Weevils!"

via BugBrand

"I'm excited to present the new Weevil to mark 20 years of BugBrand and Weevils - it's the first regular production since the 2015 BoardWeevil and, I think, the first 'cased' design since 2008! Quite a change from the old cigar boxes of the early days ;)

The main listing for the 20/25 is here - I'm doing a run of 50 for now, which will be built up in batches of 10 over the coming months. The 2nd batch should appear in early April.

The overview video features a load of pics of old Weevils after the callout last time -- thanks so much to everyone who sent in pics & memories, it meant a lot to me 💚💚💚

Next week I'll do another mailout to mark the actual 20 years - stay tuned!

All best! Tom"

"Weevils were the first designs I made as BugBrand and, between 2005 & 2015 I made a whole slew of them – you can see some on the Weevil Archive page. So it seemed apt to make a special one to mark 20 years – the first regular production for 10 years and the first ‘housed’ one since perhaps 2008!

The core is a simple little circuit I found in a library book – a cymbal sound synthesiser made of some CMOS 4000 series logic gates to make squarewaves that are quasi-ringmodulated together. Back in my early days I was doing a lot of circuit bending, so I tried out adding power starvation and body contacts and discovered a deep & chaotic sonic world. This Weevil Heart has stayed pretty constant over the years while I’ve played extensively both with the surrounding circuitry and how to present an instrument. For example, the STEIM Cracklebox was always an inspiration as an almost acousitc electronic instrument that had to be played in a truly experimental manner. It has really been a case of iterative refinement and the developments nicely highlight how my build techniques have evolved.

The 20/25 Weevil is really quite similar to the last BoardWeevil of 2015 – we’ve got the 3 Oscillators, 2 RingMods and State-Variable Filter – but I wanted something cased so took the existing modular boxes and fashioned a new PCB frontpanel with accompanying side-cheeks that could hold a speaker, battery box and line output. Smart!

For further details, have a read of the Instruction Sheet & refer to the Block Diagram – but really the best way to learn is to dive in and experiment!"