Roland Jupiter 6 lush pads and Rhodes Piano soundscape

video upload by MIDERA

"I'm convinced the Kawai SX-240 should go, if only because I can trade for something else (Yamaha CP-70b?). But what can take its place that's already here? The Jupiter 6? The Prophet 10? The Prophet VS? They're all similar, but different. Guess that's why I stupidly have so much stuff. I can hear interesting tones from one that I can't hear in another. They're all interesting.

The Jupiter 6 surprised me here. I have learned some tricks about keeping the filter from sounding so harsh, and I think that's helped. It's for sure an unusual synth - and not entirely my favorite. In fact, I'd say generally the SX-240 sounds better (and looks better). I think the SSM2044 filters really make that synth shine, and nothing I have is like that. The Polysix had these filters but it never sounded as good. I think the Prophet 10 probably is the closest, but it also lacks reverse saw waves that I really like for LFOs. I don't know why they omitted those on the P10, but they did.

Track title: When our sighs collapse

Roland Jupiter 6
Rhodes Electric Piano
Fractal Audio FM3"

Digital Finch Synth Jam #synth #electronicmusic

video upload by Mutt Retro

"Music idea that I'm working further to release.. maybe a single or maybe part of the album."

Novation Supernova - Démos internes - Factory Demo Songs

video upload by ED Synth & Bass

SAMPO Sampler обзор (часть 1)

video upload by SynthCone

"The long-awaited review of the SAMPO sampler.

This is a review of the main functions of the device. In the process, a review of working with the application for loading samples and a separate video on additional parameters.

Enjoy watching. Sorry for my bitcoin)))

SAMPO - A small sampler with great capabilities.
(ZeptoCore clone)

Capable of storing up to 32 GB of stereo samples (16 bits, 44.1 kHz)
Samples are stored on a microSD card (16 banks, 16 samples each)
Has 16 effects (delay, reverb, fuzz, filter, saturator, etc.)
Can be used as a drum machine, loading drum sounds and writing your own rhythms.
Built-in bass synthesizer.
MIDI USB-C in/out, synchronization.
Many different settings and capabilities.

The project is open source and you can repeat it yourself or pre-order it from me.


Pre-order. Check the production time.

To order, write to TG: @SynthCone_maste"

The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” - SYNTH PARTS YOU’VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE!

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"I’m going to take you on a quest into one of The Beatles’ most iconic songs, 'Here Comes the Sun', and show you something I recently discovered, that really surprised me. — THERE ARE SYNTHESIZERS IN THIS ACOUSTIC AND ORGANIC SOUNDING TRACK!

I’ll break down the arrangement of this beautiful song and show you how to create all the synth sounds that were used to transcend it's sound. We’ll cover everything from the signature whistle sound, the main lead synth, the intro sound, and the buzzy synth bass that gives the track its vibe. I’ll also discuss the Beatles’ evolution as they started experimenting with effects on traditional instruments, which ultimately led them to integrate synthesizers in ways that completely reshaped what others thought possible.

They used the Moog synthesizer to replace orchestral parts in some sections of the song and to complement the acoustic elements in others. It was all about pushing the boundaries of what was possible at the time but still keeping their unique voice in tact.

What makes this even more special is that I’ve recreated these sounds on my rare, vintage 1969 Moog IIIc — the same model that was shipped just months after The Beatles received their own Moog directly from Bob Moog. This instrument, used on the 'Plantasia' album by Mort Garson, is in fully working order, so it’s my chance to give you a sense of the subtle nuances The Beatles heard when they first explored this revolutionary sound in their music. I’ll bring you as close to the original sound as possible and show you exactly how they used it in 'Here Comes the Sun'.

So, grab your synths (or just sit back and enjoy), and let’s take a closer look at how The Beatles incorporated this groundbreaking technology into their timeless music. You might just discover something new about one of the most loved songs in history and how you can do the same in your music today.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss out on any of the synth goodness I have coming your way! Also, check out my course Think Like a Synth to learn the exact method I've used for decades on hit records and films — and still use today.

____________________________________
ABOUT ANTHONY

Anthony's musical touch as both composer and performer is connected with some of the most influential creative minds over the last 40 years. He’s composed and conducted original orchestral scores for over 80 feature films including Young Guns , Internal Affairs , The Man From Elysian Fields , 15 Minutes and Planes, Trains & Automobiles , been commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for his symphonic work 'In the Family Way', written over one thousand TV commercials in a myriad of musical styles, co-founded Levels Audio Post (LA's premiere post production facility) and performed and arranged on big-box-office films and influential hit records such as Michael Jackson's Thriller .

His extensive work as a young arranger, orchestrator and performer for Quincy Jones , Jack Nitzsche , Lamont Dozier , Arthur Rubenstein and Giorgio Moroder was vital in launching his own career. His early years pioneering modular analog synthesizers along with his wide-ranging music scholarship positioned Anthony at the center of the music technology revolution. He attended the University of Southern California School of Music as a piano and composition major.

Website - https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com"

Holographic Psychology: Etude for Oberheim SEM filter, featuring the TEO-5

video upload by Wingo Shackleford (Mike R.)

"Stacking the raw polyphonic analog drone with thick layers of modulated reverb and distortion really brings out the singsong nature of the multimode analog 12db/oct SEM filter. You can find the sweet spots where the overtones really start to burn...

Additional FX supplied by the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Screen Violence pedal designed with Chvrches.

Download the extended cut in HQ audio here:"

wingo · Holographic Psychology (extended cut)

Cinematic Ambient w/ Prophet-10, Lyra-8, OP-1 field, norns shield | Ghost Water 2025-03-31 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created using the ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, ‪@somasynths‬ Lyra-8, norns shield, and ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field. Layers of electronic sound occasionally reveal melodies.

On the norns shield, I use DRONECASTER to generate a 283 Hz drone, which is fed into the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II for reverb and stretch effects.

The Lyra-8 produces sounds between drone and noise by pressing its keys and using feedback from the MOD DELAY.

On the OP-1 field, I perform a synth part with the CWO effect applied.

The Prophet-10 plays a sparse synth pad that mixes in noise oscillators."

GS Music e7

video upload by tom noise

PlantsSystem-TheYMOwithMU500

video upload by plantssystem

"YAMAHA high-quality XG sound module MU500, we played the SMF (Standard MIDI File) of the legendary techno unit YMO. The rich tone and high expressiveness of the MU500 realize a sound that approaches the original. The swell of the synth bass, the sharp rhythm, and the glittering sequence phrases resonate as if reviving the sound of that time.Pursuing a more realistic YMO sound by fine-tuning the tone and utilizing effects. The clear and dynamic sound quality unique to the MU500 brings out the charm of the SMF data to the fullest."

00:06 GRADATED GREY
00:32 KEY
01:14 LIGHT IN DARKNESS

Redshift 6 - Firmware Update 1.2

Press release follows.

"Supercritical Synthesizers have just released the second firmware update for the Redshift 6 and it’s available at our website. The Firmware Update 1.2 brings Clock, LFO clock sync, NRPN support for parameter control, Mod Lock, and also 65 new presets from Gattobus, Starsky Carr, and our team.

VERSION 1.2

Added
Clock that can be synced via MIDI
LFO clock sync
Tap tempo
All parameters can now be controlled with NRPN and some with CC
Velocity to Amp quick modulation on AMP page
Mod lock
Double-tap a mod source to latch mod assignment mode
Hold a source and double-tap another one to latch mod + via assignment
Tap the blinking source or via button or Esc to unlatch
DCO keyfollow setting -400% to 400% on the KEY page
Keyboard octave switching: Up/Down on Key page, or Shift + Up/Down anywhere
Filter keyfollow snap to nominal 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 (these are not super accurate in self oscillation)
65 new presets by Gattobus, Starsky Carr and our team

Changed
New parameter adjustment logic
Default is as previously, except adjustment is more responsive (much smaller “deadzone” when starting to move a knob)
Holding shift now enables parameter fine tuning, allowing for much smaller adjustments (you can for example adjust tune by less than a cent)
Double-tap Shift to latch fine tune mode, tap Shift or Esc to unlatch
Parameter steps are now accessed by holding down a knob while turning
Perform page now shows clock status and incoming MIDI
Clarify a bunch of names around the UI
LFO Reset Phase now has steps at 25%, 50% and 75%
DCO Stack & Detune visualization now more accurately reflects what’s happening in the voice
Short grace period after adjusting modulation to prevent accidentally changing the parameter
Keyfollow now also follows pitch bend and portamento (might change behaviour of some presets)
Minor visual tweaks and fixes

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Ocean Swift - Thorn Preset Collection

video uploads by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Demo Playlist:

1. Invisible Landscapes | 185+ Ambient & Cinematic Presets for DS Thorn Synthesizer
2. Digital Heresy - Dark Ambient Presets for DS Thorn Synthesizer
3. Perceptronic I - Preset pack for DS Thorn
4. Perceptronic II - Preset pack for DS Thorn Synthesizer

"Grab it here: https://oceanswift.net/product/thorn-preset-collection/ 63% Off, 22Eur
Limited time offer until 14th April

DS Thorn Preset Bundle features:
✅ 712 Presets (.thorn) Thorn Presets
✅ 4 Distinct sound-banks: For cinematic/sound-design/ambient/EDM/trance & more!

An extensive collection of presets for the DS Thorn synthesizer – offering 4 sound sets with a total of +700 high quality presets.

Four one-of-a-kind sound sets exploring different sonic moods and atmospheres. From the Dark and eerie tones of 'Digital Heresy' to the calm and mesmerizing layered presets of 'Invisible Landscapes' and the energetic, full of life and fun tones of 'Perceptronic' I and II. The included presets are organized by categories - From simple to highly intricate and complex tones perfect for sound design, cinematic composition and music production.

Exploring 'Digital Heresy' and 'Invisible Landscapes':
These 2 soundbanks offer more than 350 presets of experimental, cinematic and ambient sounding goodness. Unique and mesmerizing set of tasteful sounds taking a break from loud and in-your-face melodies.
Digital Heresy and Invisible Landscapes alone are perfect if you are searching for a curated selection of calmer evolving and immersive sounds.

Perceptronic Volume I and Volume II:
2 soundbanks of great potential that are a BLAST to play and explore – These are tailor made EDM, trance and psychedelic sounds for Thorn synthesizer, specially crafted for Thorn preset collection.
Uplifting, energic, fun, psychedelic, this is the sound of Perceptronic.
The over 350 highly curated presets from Perceptronic are exclusive to the Thorn preset collection, and not sold separately. And a great reason to explore this giant bundle.

Grab it here: https://oceanswift.net/product/thorn-preset-collection/"

Harmonic Transformer Plus

video upload by Randy Piscione

"In this video, I demonstrate the extenders for the Harmonic Transformer Eurorack module from PM Foundations. Each harmonic PCB has an SSI2131 VCO to generate the sine wave. Since this is a full-featured, very stable VCO, PM Foundations designed an easy to populate daughter card that would bring out the other functions."

Cartesian Sequencing with Cartesia in VCV Rack

video upload by Omri Cohen

"You can find these patches, along with many others, available on my Patreon page - / 125190478"

00:00 - Introduction
00:11 - Basic functionality
04:31 - With trigger sequencers
08:05 - With CV
13:05 - Polyphony

Moffenzeef VCV Rack Tutorial #4: Kriket

video upload by Møffenzeef Mødular

"It's [beep] Kriket!"

Moffenzeef VCV Rack Tutorials

Roland SPV-355 P/V Synthesizer

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via this VEMIA listing

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

"SPV-355 pitch-to-voltage synth in in very good condition. This unit allows you to route a control cv to the filter via the front panel inputs which make for more animated sequences. Decay had been modified to act also as release as on a Moog. Vital for sequencing. Otherwise the sound would stop dead when the sequencer gate ends. Cosmetically very good except for a paint flake at the top of the right rack ear."

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PPG 1002 with Flightcase (Pro Serviced)

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via this VEMIA listing

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

"PPG Synthesizer 1002 for sale serviced an comes with fligtcase Had this for almost 6 years and serviced by Stefan Hubner who has a deep understanding of PPG systems. Some things to observe, one underside key broken but doesn't affect play..these are originals. Jacks for CV, Gate and filter modulation have been added and adjusted to 1V/oct. 'The mains wiring has been re-done according to current safety expectations (not to say standards) including a 'pig tail' cable with an IEC male plug for easier connection. CV and Gate were never standard on the 1002 so the ones having it were all more or less hacks, especially when it comes to oscillator CV. One would expect 1V/octave with 0 volts at a defined note usually. For the 1002 without my modification this means you set the potentiometer on the back that usually came with CV in to track 1V per octave but then had to add an offset of something around 2 volts to reach the lowest C. My approach disconnects the keyboard instead of adding some external voltage somewhere and simulates exactly what the keyboard delivers starting at 0 volts for the lowest C. The connection is being made by a relay actuated by the contacts in the CV jack. By simulating the keyboard, all panel functions remain active on the external CV (glide, tune, modulation) Trigger/Gate is a voltage input (V-Trig) working from 5V up. The filter input only modulates the filter setting and is not intended to make the filter track, for this purpose you should rather use the panel knob that attaches the cutoff control to the keyboard CV.' No second chance listing on this."

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Arp Odyssey MKIII (2821) & Kenton MIDI

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

"Original ARP Odyssey MKIII (2821) duophonic synthesiser, with full custom metal flight-case, and Kenton installed MIDI retrofit. Orange-on-black colour scheme. The Mk III features the four-pole '4075' filter, unbalanced XLR output, and PPC buttons. Some of the sliders are a little scratchy, but will use dry film lubricant to clean those up. Amazing cosmetic condition for age - faceplate easily a 9/10, no serious no dinks or chipped keys. That said, the leather sides are scratched in places, as you might expect for her age, but look more prevalent in the pics than with own eyes. Requires C13 female power plug. Collection from NW London near bottom of M1. Free delivery by car within M25. Delivery further afield might be possible by arrangement inc. fuel cost. I will be away until April 20th but everything will be ready to despatch on my return."

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Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer

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via this Reverb listing

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Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer w/ Analogue Solutions Tonal Mod SN 135074

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Vermona ER 9, in Collectors Condition w/ Extras

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video upload by andykwiatkowski

via this Reverb listing

"I have this beautiful Vermona ER 9 drum machine for sale. It's in perfect collector's conditions. Case, guarantee, users manual, cable 5 din to jack included.

Pure analog sound. Everything works. One thing is the cowbell sound makes constant high pitch noise. It's quite common in these machines and easily fixable.

All sounds have individual volume control (like a KR-55 or Elka Drummer One), but rhythms can be combined by pressing multiple buttons, and (unlike for example the 60s/70s Roland beat boxes) when you press in one button the others do not pop out – so you can gradually layer up rhythms or remove them one by one from the mix."

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Waldorf Iridium Presets - Fusion Sound Pack for Ambient, Electronica and Techno

video upload by Limbic Bits

"▶ Waldorf Iridium Presets - Fusion Sound Pack for Ambient, Electronica and Techno: https://limbicbits.com/waldorf-iridiu..."

0:00 Quick Rundown Pads
0:53 Quick Rundown Dub Chords
1:26 Quick Rundown Arps and Sequences
2:37 Quick Rundown Bass and Lead
3:11 Quick Rundown Combos
3:58 PADS
20:12 Leads and Basses
24:01 Arpeggios and Sequences
29:58 Dub Chords
33:30 Combos

SYNTHR10 Goes to Berlin School jam ! Demo 4/4

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"For this final demo, I'm using only the SynthR10 in two live sessions:
1 - Left-hand sequencer / / Right-hand melodies and effects
2 - Xpad polyphonic pad accompagment.
All reverb and delay effects are internal.

https://synthr.fr/
https://ozoe.fr/
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

All parts here.

VAST - Ambient Modular #1 // Arbhar, Moog Subharmonicon, Octatrack, Matriarch and Guitar

video upload by David Falcon

"It's been a while since the last video...
While I have continued to do my musical experiments I have not been able to find the time to record and edit these videos. During this time I have sold a large part of my collection of pedals to keep those that I consider essential, or at least those that I enjoy the most. Which has led me to want to start exploring another vast world, which is that of modular synthesizers.

Since I smell that this is another drug worse than pedals, I have limited myself to a 62u Intellijel 'skiff'. I have a very clear and concise setup idea: a sampler (Arbhar) and modules that complement it, whether control (Pamelas's New Workout at the moment) and effects (for now I don't have any, I'm processing the sound in the Octatrack and Ableton). The idea is to be able to capture any sound from the studio in the Arbhar and use it as a starting point for granular synthesis.

In this particular clip I'm using a voice sample, another metallic percussion sample, and a Subharmonicon drone. I couldn't resist and added a lead on the Matriarch and acoustic guitar. It's probably the starting point of a more complete song but we'll see.

Thanks for being on the other side!"

Instruō - Firmware V2.1 for arbhar & Lúbadh

video upload by Instruō

"Hello!
I am excited to introduce the V2.1 updates for both arbhar and Lúbadh.
These updates bring a whole new level of accessibility to preset management and customisation. The firmware now generates an interactive browser based Preset Editor directly on the USB drive. Integrated documentation, and convenient drop down options for parameter configurations open up new levels of possibility with the granular and looping engines.

Arbhar has many optimisations under the hood that now allow for its Reverb, Delay and Panning effects to be implemented at the same time.
Lúbadh now features its own built in Reverb controllable as part of the Tape Emulation DSP.
We hope you enjoy these upgrades! New worlds of ambience await you!

00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:00:43 Firmware Update videos
00:01:08 In this video...
00:01:18 Overview: Preset Editor
00:02:20 Overview: arbhar
00:04:09 Overview: Lubadh
00:06:15 arbhar
00:06:27 arbhar: patch overview
00:07:40 arbhar: granular plan
00:08:23 arbhar: Preset Editor
00:12:16 arbhar: MOD effects
00:15:18 arbhar: Preset Editor
00:16:04 arbhar: Saving Presets
00:16:58 arbhar: Loading Presets
00:18:15 arbhar: self patch
00:18:44 arbhar: MOD delay
00:22:09 Lubadh
00:22:17 Lubadh: patch overview
00:22:24 Lubadh: loop plan
00:23:52 Lubadh: Preset Management
00:24:37 Lubadh: New preset method
00:25:14 Lubadh: Access presets
00:26:34 Lubadh: Preset Editor
00:28:33 Lubadh: Modifying presets
00:29:10 Lubadh: Reverb curation
00:30:03 Lubadh: Saving Presets
00:30:56 Lubadh: Preset Customisation
00:31:10 Lubadh: Working with feedback
00:31:39 Lubadh: Input monitoring
00:32:21 Lubadh: Preset Customisation
00:34:12 Lubadh: Saving Presets
00:34:34 Lubadh: Loading Presets
00:35:09 Lubadh: Reverb
00:36:16 Lubadh: Octave looping
00:38:07 Lubadh: Shimmery
00:39:28 Outstruō"

arbhar and Lúbadh - New Preset Editors V2.1

video upload by Instruō

"We would like to introduce our new Preset Editors for arbhar and Lúbadh.

These updates bring a whole new level of accessibility to preset management and customisation. The firmware now generates an interactive browser based Preset Editor directly on the USB drive. Integrated documentation, and convenient drop down options for parameter configurations open up new levels of possibility with the granular and looping engines."

Serge Modular Synth Hybrid Wave DJ Set | Akihiko Matsumoto

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

Study Site https://akihikomatsumoto.com/study/
Plugins https://akihikomatsumoto.com/download/
Sample Pack https://akihikomatsumoto.bandcamp.com

Hands on with the Twisted Electrons MegaFM - First Contact

video upload by j bowman

"Hands on with the MegaFM - First Contact | FM Synth Sound Design

Welcome to my latest video, 'Hands on with the MegaFM - First Contact'! In this video, I dive deep into the world of FM synthesizers and explore the characterful Twisted Electrons MegaFM. If you’re passionate about FM synth sound design or looking to enhance your synth music skills, this video is for you. I’ll show you the unique features of the MegaFM and how it stands out in the crowded world of FM synths.

The MegaFM offers incredible possibilities for sound designers, from deep, evolving basses to sparkling, intricate leads. Throughout this video, I’ll demonstrate key tips and tricks to help you unlock the full potential of this digital synth, while giving you a close-up look at its user interface and sound-shaping capabilities.

Whether you're a seasoned FM synth user or just getting started with synth music, the MegaFM is an exciting tool to explore. Join me as I explore the ins and outs of this versatile synthesizer and create a range of sounds that will inspire your next track."

Buchla Rhythms - Buchla Music Easel

video upload by Roland Klinkenberg

"Mail me at rklinkenberg(at)gmail(dot)com for more info on the card"



"Aaux card for the Buchla 208 / Music easel.

It's a 16 step envelope trigger module which offers drum computer like step input for two different Envelope outputs. Here a brief description:

- 16 three way switches, up selects output 1, down selects output 2

- Output is a simple envelope with only decay with a potentiometer and a CV input

- Length can be set to 16 steps or 8 steps, in which case it's basically a dual 8 step envelope trigger

- Sync input for syncing the Buchla 208 pulser to an external sync source

All in all a very straight forward card to use, but still a very complex card to build consisting of a 4 layer PCB behind de frontpanel, a 2 layer main pcb and a backpanel, sandwiched together. The 4 layer pcb and the 2 layer main pcb are connected via a total of 28 pins divided over 6 connectors."

You can find additional demos in previous posts here.

Roland SR-JV80-04 Vintage Expansion Demo Part 2

video upload by Panu M Savolainen

"Roland JV-2080 and Eventide Space used for this demo. All sounds are from the expansion card. Pictures are from old studios from the early 2000s."

Part 1 here

TrainDeer free plugin synth.

video upload by DecadeBridge

"I made this plugin for my personal musical project 'TrainDeer' and have decided to make it available for free. Enjoy.

Download:- https://www.decadebridge.com/traindeer/"

"TrainDeer is my live musical project mixing breakbeats with ambient, tape loops, eurorack and utilising a mixing of my own instrument designs and software alongside Ableton live.

https://traindeer.bandcamp.com
www.instagram.com/train_deer

TrainDeer – Ambient/Textural synth.

TrainDeer is now available as a free download for Windows and Mac.
This is a personal plugin that was put together to create dusty, textures and tones for my TrainDeer music. It uses extremely basic waveforms and modulation to create a wide variety of sounds. It is now free to download."

Minimoog Model D First Song

video upload by the nightwater

"Unbelievably happy I finally pulled the trigger and got a Minimoog Model D. First song ever with it. It really does live up to the hype, absolutely amazing and gorgeous synth. Drums Dave Smith Tempest. UDO Super 6 on the background Pads. Strymon Bigsky Mx for different reverbs on everything."