Saturday, April 05, 2025
SEQtrak mix & match!
video upload by Jeremy Parker
"In my quest for an even smaller, more portable DAWless setup, I have been using the Yamaha SEQtrak and Arturia Minilab 3. The Seqtrak by itself is usable, and the companion app is very handy, but pairing it with the Minilab 3 makes live jamming pretty fun! Here's a house/dance jam song based on combining three different song sections together in various permutations. It's like the 'Love Connection' of MIDI sequencing; different parts of the same song mixing it up to see what sounds 'hot', oh nevermind... enjoy!
Also, check out this sweet 3D-printed stand I just made for the SEQtrak and Minilab, which you can see in the video: https://www.printables.com/model/9907..."
"Lived and Not Yet Lived" synth jam w/Perkons, Moog Labyrinth, OB-X8
video upload by Tim Grogan
"I like attributing significance to everyday things and then setting a mood to it sort of like scoring a film. Today's subject was my ceiling fan.
A synth jam I envisioned laying in bed this morning while drifting mentally through various scenes. Wanted to follow the visuals. Here's the result"
april minor one
video upload by Ebotronix
april minor two
video upload by Ebotronix
Waldorf Iridium,
Intuitive Instruments Exquis,
Doepfer R2m.,
Mutable Instruments Midi Pal,
Tunefish Modular µPeaks,µVeils,
ADDAC 2x Foot Control,
Boss EV 30,
Befaco ST mix,
Line 6 DL4 MK2,
Roland J6,
Bode Frequeny Shifter,
Sennheiser 441 microphone,
VC 16 Vocoder,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by ,16n ATO Faderbank,
Yamaha MCS 2,
05.04.2025
vid # 2502 & 2503
4/5/25 (B: ROCK 2/8) Korg KR-55b + Ace Tone VM-80 + Paia 6740
video upload by Cfpp0
"I can’t remember the last time I used this modded Korg KR-55b, so it was high time we moved it from the pull-out rack shelf. That made room for the Simmons SDS8, which is now on that shelf, below the SDS7. We got an “as-is” SDS6 sequencer a few years ago and it has finally been repaired and on its way back, so we’re getting prepared. And now the TAMA TSQ-1000 drum sequencer is up for sale at Christopher’s Boutique 489 on Reverb. Anyways, this KR-55b was modified by SD Machines with decay and pitch controls, external 5v clock input, as well as individual audio outputs. Those six outputs are patched to the six Ace Tone VM-80 inputs, which are overloading hard. The VM-80 mono output runs to the Mackie Onyx 1640 mixer, where the Paia 6740 spring reverb is added on an aux send."
ESK - GS Music Bree6 Sound Demo
video upload by Metunar
"Sound demo of the GS Music Bree6.
It’s a 6 voice polyphonic analog synthesizer from Argentina.
Direct recording without external effects or mastering."
Modular synth performance by Stephen McCaul with Incus, Debel, Manis, and more!
video upload by Noise Engineering
"Here's an intense modular synth performance by Chief Noisemaker Stephen McCaul.
The bottom case is a six voice case with Incus Iteritas Alia (2), Debel Iteritas Alia, Tymp Legio, Manis Iteritas Alia, Virt Iter Legio + Ampla Legio.
There is a Librae Legio for the percussion submix (paralleling the main mix) and an Electus Versio on a send. The rhythm sequencing is from an experimental prototype that isn't really product worthy.
Pitch sequencing comes from Opp Ned. And the Xer Mixa mixer ties it all together.
The top case is an effects rig for another project but i used a Fala Versio and a Yester Versio in that case for some additional effects."
http://www.noiseengineering.us
Noise Engineering | Get Out Of The Box
Elta Music Solar 42f Quick Jam
video upload by MATTHS
"Literally just fired up the @ELTAmusic Solar42f and started experimenting with the arpeggiator and the too built in VCO’s and some infinity delay. I mean, the dynamic vibes of this so far is just 🤯. I haven’t even used any of the 6 drone voices, sequencer, LFO’s, light controllers, built in preamp, joystick and the rest! Looking forwards to bringing you a full demo of this on @sonicstate in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!"
Obsidian Shroud (Oxi One, multi/poly, Wavestate, Plaits, Mercury X)
video upload by Alec Sea
"Obsidian Shroud was recorded using the Korg multi/poly and Wavestate modules, Mutable Instruments Plaits, and Roland TR-6S. Meris Mercury 7 and Mercury X and UAFX Golden were used for reverb, and Intellijel Sealegs for delay. Sequenced with the Oxi One."
Analogue Solutions presents - Is This Music? Or just Sound? Featuring Roland System 700, TR707
video upload by Analogue Solutions
"Analogue Solutions present 2x AS500 Seq with Roland TR707, Roland System 700 main cab plus Lab. Is This Music? Or just Sound? This 700 system is just so alive. Even when the sequencers are not running you can hear the background moans and groans of electrons keeping its nervous system alive.
A fairly random set of sequences however the 700 sounds so good who cares. This video is more about sound than music."
Emu 70s modular university/Pat Gleeson?
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VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.
"This interesting E-mu modular started out life at an American university, at a time when E-mu were happy to sell circuit boards and sub-modules to individuals as well as manufacturing the systems themselves. Because this was built by two people, they were completely familiar with the layout (even though they decided in a few respects to make changes to the design to improve the layout of, for instance, the Universal Active Filter). That meant that they had no lettering on the panels (as well as none of the distinctive blue edging that E-mu themselves use on modules). Further research: according to a post for an auction in 2014, it was actually built by Pat Gleeson and a PhD student, and there were some pencil markings on the panel which have since worn off. Search the wonderful matrixsynth for Early Vintage E-mu Modular for Sale . Here's the link: https://www.matrixsynth.com/2014/05/early-vintage-e-mu-modular-for-sale.html. The most likely supposition is that this was built for Cal State East Bay (then known as Cal State Hayward), but we're trying to find out more.
In the interests of intelligibility by someone not intimately involved in its creation, we decided that it needed labelling. We did this with cheap tape, and a Brother printer. The results are more useful than beautiful. (If it was partly Pat Gleeson's work, the lettering and blue tape could easily be removed if you wanted.) Cosmetically it is generally good - the knobs have started to discolour a bit after nearly 50 years, but are still nice to use. One silver top is missing.
Working order: every module has been checked out as 100%. Three of them needed some expertise from Tony Wride, who used E-mu parts where possible and Pioneer Tribute parts where not. Altogether this modular is probably about 97% E-mu and 3% Pioneer. As this process has taken a year or two to complete, and the modular hasn't received the regular playing it deserves, some pots may be scratchy when first used.
Check the pics for what you will get. The UAF needed a replacement wooden piece in the cabinet to screw into, so hadn't been connected when we took the pics. Packing 30GBP."
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VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.
"This interesting E-mu modular started out life at an American university, at a time when E-mu were happy to sell circuit boards and sub-modules to individuals as well as manufacturing the systems themselves. Because this was built by two people, they were completely familiar with the layout (even though they decided in a few respects to make changes to the design to improve the layout of, for instance, the Universal Active Filter). That meant that they had no lettering on the panels (as well as none of the distinctive blue edging that E-mu themselves use on modules). Further research: according to a post for an auction in 2014, it was actually built by Pat Gleeson and a PhD student, and there were some pencil markings on the panel which have since worn off. Search the wonderful matrixsynth for Early Vintage E-mu Modular for Sale . Here's the link: https://www.matrixsynth.com/2014/05/early-vintage-e-mu-modular-for-sale.html. The most likely supposition is that this was built for Cal State East Bay (then known as Cal State Hayward), but we're trying to find out more.
In the interests of intelligibility by someone not intimately involved in its creation, we decided that it needed labelling. We did this with cheap tape, and a Brother printer. The results are more useful than beautiful. (If it was partly Pat Gleeson's work, the lettering and blue tape could easily be removed if you wanted.) Cosmetically it is generally good - the knobs have started to discolour a bit after nearly 50 years, but are still nice to use. One silver top is missing.
Working order: every module has been checked out as 100%. Three of them needed some expertise from Tony Wride, who used E-mu parts where possible and Pioneer Tribute parts where not. Altogether this modular is probably about 97% E-mu and 3% Pioneer. As this process has taken a year or two to complete, and the modular hasn't received the regular playing it deserves, some pots may be scratchy when first used.
Check the pics for what you will get. The UAF needed a replacement wooden piece in the cabinet to screw into, so hadn't been connected when we took the pics. Packing 30GBP."
EMS Synthi Oscillator Bank - Eurorack
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"**** PRICED TO SELL!**** Original EMS Synthi oscillator board housed in a custom 63hp eurorack panel by Hinton Instruments. It has a few of the modifications Hinton carries out on synthi's such as shape c/v input, hi/lo range switch, variable sync with sync source switch. As far as I'm aware Graham has only done a couple of these. I'm the second owner. It has some rackrash marks from the previous owner. The module needs a strong stable power supply. I have used it with a Doepfer power supply for years and the module operates properly. But the module did not operate in a stable manner with Intellijel or 4ms power supplies. It also comes with a mint condition Klavis CalTrans eurorack module (boxed) which I have used in order to get a stable and wider pitch range. After shipment the buyer may need to calibrate the vco tuning. The oscillator board comes with its eurorack power cable. When the panel is not mounted in a case there is a very slight bend in the module front panel. When the module is mounted in a case the slight bend is not visible. 63hp."
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VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.
"**** PRICED TO SELL!**** Original EMS Synthi oscillator board housed in a custom 63hp eurorack panel by Hinton Instruments. It has a few of the modifications Hinton carries out on synthi's such as shape c/v input, hi/lo range switch, variable sync with sync source switch. As far as I'm aware Graham has only done a couple of these. I'm the second owner. It has some rackrash marks from the previous owner. The module needs a strong stable power supply. I have used it with a Doepfer power supply for years and the module operates properly. But the module did not operate in a stable manner with Intellijel or 4ms power supplies. It also comes with a mint condition Klavis CalTrans eurorack module (boxed) which I have used in order to get a stable and wider pitch range. After shipment the buyer may need to calibrate the vco tuning. The oscillator board comes with its eurorack power cable. When the panel is not mounted in a case there is a very slight bend in the module front panel. When the module is mounted in a case the slight bend is not visible. 63hp."EMS Synthi AKS
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EMS Putney s/n 377 and DK.1 s/n 2090
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"This is the second and sadly last Putney / DK.1 combo to come to VEMIA from Cardiff University Electronic Music Studio - one of the first and biggest electronic music studios in the world, with six VCS3s and then a Synthi 100. Another of the VCS3s from the studio is the featured instrument in the Wikipedia article https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/EMS_VCS_3.jpg - note the exact same type of security tag and engraving (E M Studio). The Wikipedia one is s/n 143. This Putney / VCS3 is s/n 377. The DK.1 is s/n 2090. Cosmetic condition is very good for things that are over 50 years old. There is considerable wear to the top panel silk-screening, and a few minor marks in the woodwork, but otherwise everything is lovely. The silk-screening around the matrix is in excellent condition - much better than average - and the matrix itself is very good. As well as looking great, they are in perfect working order, thoroughly serviced in September 2024 by EMS expert Lucid. The servicing includes replacement of all noisy pots and a correct set of matrix pins, all proper spec and sourced from Robin Wood at EMS. (Total invoice just under £1K).
The extra switch on the DK.1 reverses the dynamic voltage from the keyboard - perhaps in response to Carlos' criticism about the voltage as originally designed being negative. Lucid suspects this is an original EMS mod (and is identical to the other Cardiff Uni model we auctioned in April). **Now with one of Robin Wood's excellent padded covers for the VCS3 - money very well spent indeed. ** Packing at VEMIA: 30GBP."
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VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.
"This is the second and sadly last Putney / DK.1 combo to come to VEMIA from Cardiff University Electronic Music Studio - one of the first and biggest electronic music studios in the world, with six VCS3s and then a Synthi 100. Another of the VCS3s from the studio is the featured instrument in the Wikipedia article https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/EMS_VCS_3.jpg - note the exact same type of security tag and engraving (E M Studio). The Wikipedia one is s/n 143. This Putney / VCS3 is s/n 377. The DK.1 is s/n 2090. Cosmetic condition is very good for things that are over 50 years old. There is considerable wear to the top panel silk-screening, and a few minor marks in the woodwork, but otherwise everything is lovely. The silk-screening around the matrix is in excellent condition - much better than average - and the matrix itself is very good. As well as looking great, they are in perfect working order, thoroughly serviced in September 2024 by EMS expert Lucid. The servicing includes replacement of all noisy pots and a correct set of matrix pins, all proper spec and sourced from Robin Wood at EMS. (Total invoice just under £1K).The extra switch on the DK.1 reverses the dynamic voltage from the keyboard - perhaps in response to Carlos' criticism about the voltage as originally designed being negative. Lucid suspects this is an original EMS mod (and is identical to the other Cardiff Uni model we auctioned in April). **Now with one of Robin Wood's excellent padded covers for the VCS3 - money very well spent indeed. ** Packing at VEMIA: 30GBP."
EMS Synthi A with Robin Wood mods, mint
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Synthesizer archeology - DIY Modular from early 2000.
video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO
"Too big for live performances, it finally serves me in the studio for a strange and very personal project: De Secretis naturae.
It's a series of tracks built only using this synthesizer and a few other tools, all homemade.
The goal is to recreate natural environments, using the synthetic sounds produced with my machines.
A kind of fake field recording.
The last chapter, of the 2 tracks, has just been released:
That's it, this musical release was an opportunity to present this old pre-LE modular…
More info about the synth and the creative process here:
https://rpanis.blogspot.com/2022/02/d..."
Synthesizer archeology - visual design
video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO
"Just a small video to show the process of making the album cover:
linocut.
Why talk about it on a eurorack manufacturer's channel ?
Well, just for fun
And because LARIX ELEKTRO is a 'one mane' company and it's boring to split all my projects into too much channels/pseudo, etc...
Maybe it's interesting to know what this guy is doing behind LE ?"
RIP teenage engineering OP-Z
video upload by Woody Piano Shack
"Teenage Engineering OP-Z is discontinued and is no more. Shame because this is one of the most genius and brilliant musical devices I have ever played. Here is my tribute utilizing all the powerful features of the OPZ, step components, effects, samples, synth engines, punch-in effects, tape track and master track."
MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK:
► PATREON http://bit.ly/woody_patreon
► WEBSITE https://woodypianoshack.com
ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends
video upload by thenoiztemple
"ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends - for more noiz: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/as...
website:
http://manipulate.net"
EDP WASP original 1978 vintage synthesizer with Kenton midi Kadi
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"Here is an extremely rare and very clean EDP WASP vintage synthesizer original from 1978 with Kenton midi Kadi external interface (NO mods inside) It has been carefully serviced and ready to play at maximum level. AWESOME and unique filter! Hard to find vintage especially it these amazing conditions. Included the Kenton manual, kadi to Wasp din cable and 2x psu adaptors (220/240 volts)"
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"Here is an extremely rare and very clean EDP WASP vintage synthesizer original from 1978 with Kenton midi Kadi external interface (NO mods inside) It has been carefully serviced and ready to play at maximum level. AWESOME and unique filter! Hard to find vintage especially it these amazing conditions. Included the Kenton manual, kadi to Wasp din cable and 2x psu adaptors (220/240 volts)"
Arturia MatrixBrute 49-Key Synthesizer w/ Original Box
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Additional Three Wave Music Listings
"Arturia Matrixbrute in mint condition. Unit has never left the shop, was used in store as a demonstration unit. Tested and confirmed to fully function. Includes power cable and original box(see photos)"
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Additional Three Wave Music Listings
"Arturia Matrixbrute in mint condition. Unit has never left the shop, was used in store as a demonstration unit. Tested and confirmed to fully function. Includes power cable and original box(see photos)"
Roland SYSTEM-100M Analog Modular Synthesizer
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Roland System-100M Model 112 Dual VCO
Roland System-100M Model 121 Dual VCF
Roland System-100M Model 130 Dual VCA
Roland System-100M Model 140 Dual Envelope, LFO
Roland System-100M Model 150 Ring Mod, Noise Gen, Sample and Hold, LFO
Roland System-100M Model 191-J Power Unit Case, Multiples
100% perfect working.
Comes with 5 cables.
SNs
112 152670
121 1091832
130 162386
140 193351
150 172515
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Roland System-100M Model 112 Dual VCO
Roland System-100M Model 121 Dual VCF
Roland System-100M Model 130 Dual VCA
Roland System-100M Model 140 Dual Envelope, LFO
Roland System-100M Model 150 Ring Mod, Noise Gen, Sample and Hold, LFO
Roland System-100M Model 191-J Power Unit Case, Multiples
100% perfect working.
Comes with 5 cables.
SNs
112 152670
121 1091832
130 162386
140 193351
150 172515
Roland TR-808 Legendary Drum Machine Serviced
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"Fully functional and features some cosmetic scuffing but overall in amazing condition for its age
This TR-808 has been serviced for reliable studio use. Service notes include (04/04/25):
Replacing all tactile switches ✅
Cleaning and Flushing other potentiometers ✅
Cleaning all I/O Jacks ✅
Testing for burn-in period of several hours ✅"
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"Fully functional and features some cosmetic scuffing but overall in amazing condition for its age
This TR-808 has been serviced for reliable studio use. Service notes include (04/04/25):
Replacing all tactile switches ✅
Cleaning and Flushing other potentiometers ✅
Cleaning all I/O Jacks ✅
Testing for burn-in period of several hours ✅"
ARP Quadra demo after restoration
video upload by Munatix
"Flashback to June 2013! ⏪ I just completed a full restoration of my 70s ARP Quadra synthesizer. I drove from Belgium to Switzerland just to get it. It wasn't making any sound. The restoration was extensive. Had to spend many hours on it. After the restoration was finished, I posted this video on YouTube. It was still early days on YouTube. Suddenly, thousands of people all over the world were watching this video – just me noodling around on this rare synthesizer. I wasn't even playing a song! It blew my mind. That's when it crossed my mind: 'What if I turned these vintage synth noodlings into actual songs and teamed up with a singer?' That is where the first spark of Munatix was ignited. We're so grateful for everyone who's been on this journey with us! Stick around, more is coming!"
Perkons ONLY Jam
video upload by Ricky Tinez
"So it took me borrowing a 909 and being taught by John Tejada for me to finally use my Perkons by Erica Synths. This thing is dope! So I attempt to just jam with nothing but the Perokons and see how far I can get exploring its groove settings, parameter locks, using voice 2 for the kick instead of 1 and more."
Euclid (Waldorf M + H90 // 0Coast + Timeline // Nymphes + Julianna // TR6S // Hapax)
video upload by 2-Minute Warning
"I am continuing my deeper exploration of the vast possibilities offered by the Hapax 🤩
In this jam I loaded on the Hapax, the "definition files" for the Nymphes and TR-6S, and I have to say that it really opens up the possibilities to easily automate or modulate parameters on the synths (used for example here to modulate the pitch of some drum sounds or to add the noise oscillator of the Nymphes on some notes only etc.)
0:00 - The track starts with the 0-Coast playing a syncopated bass line thanks to the EUCLID MIDI effect of the Hapax, and with the M playing the main RIFF.
0:36 - I then fade in the Nymphes playing the pulsating (thanks to an EUCLID MIDI effect too) detuned CHORDS thru the Julianna analog chorus pedal (adding the wide stereo effect).
0:55 - The drum parts are played by the TR-6S using only the Analog Circuit Behavior engine (i.e. no samples used) for the drum sounds, with its VINYL SIM effect on the master bus squashing the DRUMS! 🤘 Also, I didn't use the TR-6S' sequencer here but the Hapax, in order to be able to swap between different patterns on only one machine (Hapax) + to use the FILL button on the Hapax to add breaks on the DRUM track too + I used 2 LFOs on the Hapax to control parameters on the TR-6S (as the TR-6S only has 1 LFO 😅)
1:40 - Bridge (only M synth)
1:55 - 4 to the floor part
2:38 - Outro
All the transposition are done in real-time on the Hapax (using Track 16)."
Chordi: Super Cool Free iPad / iPhone Chord Generator, Similar to Orchid by Telepathic Instruments
video upload by Gavinski’s Tutorials
"Chordi by Krzysztof Sadowski is a free chorder / chord generator / chord voicing app for iPad and iPhone. This is a standalone app, not a plugin, but it can send and receive midi. It also has simple inbuilt sounds you can use, but I prefer to send the midi to apps with better sounds, so in this demo am using the Pianoteq Rhodes. Note - I mention in this video that this app does not seem sensitive to midi velocity in. I got a reply just now from the dev that it should be. I double checked and it does not seem to work, I will let you know if this issue gets fixed or clarified, cheers!"
[1982 Roland Juno-6] Ambient pads with chorus effect
video upload by Fading Capture
"Gear used :
1982 Roland Juno-6
Empress Echosystem
Akai 4000DS (playing drone)"
LOOPA project 2025 updates
video upload by ferluht
"Just want to show new hardware version without much plot
Waitlist: https://forms.gle/QZ3VMWCaBACKZPqr6
More demos: / loopasynth.lol
0:00 - new hardware
1:00 - scales
1:50 - xy pad
2:00 - sampler
2:10 - velocity & IMU
2:30 - scope
2:50 - tape & instruments
3:40 - mic input
4:00 - demo"
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