Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Mayer MD850 Vibes | SynthFest 2025
video upload by SynthFest France
Video transitions into English about 30 seconds in.
"Pour la première fois au SynthFest, la jeune société autrichienne Mayer EMI présente son second synthétiseur, le MD850 Vibes. Une proposition très haut de gamme, avec un écran tactile, 4 parts et des drums, Mayer EMI nous invite dans un univers singulier. Ne manquez pas également son grand frère le MD900."
Googlish:
"For the first time at SynthFest, the young Austrian company Mayer EMI presents its second synthesizer, the MD850 Vibes. A very high-end offering, with a touchscreen, four parts, and drums, Mayer EMI invites us into a unique universe. Don't miss its big brother, the MD900."
Ample Synthesizer from Analogue Solutions | Resonant Touch Bass
video upload by rezfilter
"Here’s a deep, resonant bass patch crafted on the Ample Synthesizer. The cutoff frequency is being modulated in real time using the synth’s touchpad interface, which has pre-assigned values mapped to key modulation points. On the Ample, each touchpad can be “pinned” to virtually any parameter, offering expressive, hands-on control over your sound. In this patch, that means fluid, tactile shaping of the filter cutoff, adding movement and character to the bass."
Cherry Audio Yellow Jacket Beyond the Classic WASP VST Virtual Synthesizer Rik Marston
video upload by Rik Marston Official
"Virtual Synthesizer demo by Rik Marston
*Watch in HD!* *NO Talking!* *Turn it up!*
My Etsy store: AhnyxianSoundDesign
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou..."
See the announcement post here.
The M8 Tracker Is Absolutely Unstoppable
video upload by EZBOT
"The M8 Tracker is my all-time favorite portable groovebox. I've used it in several commercial productions and plan to use it for many more that are already in the pipeline. Why do I love it? Its workflow lets me program music in a linear song format—without the scope creep and clicky mania that comes with working in a DAW. For anyone who wants to write a song without being tied to a computer, there's no instrument I recommend more than the M8 Tracker by Dirtywave. Today we explore some new BETA features that really do up the power this tiny box has to offer."
EZBOT resources available at https://www.patreon.com/ezbot
DUDTING OFF // AnalogFX SER-2020 // Part 1 // No Talking
video upload by LESINDES
"Rebuilt of the ultra rare SYNTON SYRINX Dutch keyboard synth. I cannot compare but the unusual filter setting of 2 bandpass and 1 lowpass VCFs, with 4 different routings give a lot of modulation freedom and rendition of rather unusual sounds.
Since I am not a fan of black gear. I tried my best an contacted ANALOG FX. And they had been so kind as to manufacture a custom blue face synth which I have only seen in some preproductions units and, of course, in the historic SYRINX which was available also in red."
https://www.analogfx.com/
Eurorack, Manage your Envelope
video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO
"With the LARIX ELEKTOR TIME module, you have all you need to control envelopes, for more expressivity: Gate duration, retrig, etc.
Here an example of use.
Module is available here:
https://www.larix-elektro.com/"
WHAT'S THAT THING ?
In fact, it's simple: it convert a trigger signal (hm, any signals) into a gate signal with CV controle of the time.
With its many inputs and outputs, it's the perfect companion to your favorite ADSR envelope.It's also a clock generator, a rampe generator, and even a clock divider with the Shift-R extension.
The GATE output is augmented by 2 other outputs: START and END, which generate (as their name suggests) a trig at the beginning of the gate and one at the end.
The END allows this module to be used as a Trig delay, or to trigger another envelope at the end of a note, for example.
The START's output trig is generated each time a trig is received as input, even if the GATE is still active as output. Perfect for retriggering an envelope (if the corresponding entry exists on your module, of course...).
The GATE can be forced to zero by an RST input. (Think of HiHat Open and Close for example)
The input trig and RST each have a push button.
Finally, a switch allows the module to be transformed into a clock generator.
The input triggers the clock, and the RST stops it.
An additional output, not so common for this type of module, provides a ramp for the duration of the GATE.
This gives you access to a voltage that increases throughout the duration of the GATE.
Useful as is, or to send to a waveshaper for example.
The RITOURNELLE Shift-R, adds 8 trigger outputs.
The Rampe value is converted into an 8-bit word.
This allows for clock-type signals at smaller divisions than the duration of the GATE (or the clock in LOOP mode)
A kind of clock divider.
ESK - Improvisation 2
video upload by Metunar
"Again, playing around with the Sequential Take 5 and the Dreadbox Murmux Adept Edition Synthesizer.
This 2 synths are quite cool."
http://www.metunar.ch
Prophet Rev2 Synth Performance with GFI Orca Delay Pedal
video upload by Nicolas Melis
"Prophet Rev2 Synth Performance with GFI Orca Delay Pedal
A collection of 8 short performances featuring the Sequential Prophet Rev2 running through the GFI System Orca Delay Pedal"
Amazing Synth Hurdy-Gurdy made by Rory Scammell
video upload by Scott Marshall Hurdy Gurdy
"The Synth Gurdy /Balfolk Boom Box : made by Rory Scammell, built around Sam Palmer's SAMgurdy (Samples- Audio- Midi) and it's incredibly clever programming."
Cherry Audio Introduces Yellowjacket EDP WASP Inspired Synthesizer
video upload by Cherry Audio
"Cherry Audio is proud to introduce Yellowjacket, an innovative virtual synthesizer that pays tribute to the legendary 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer. Yellowjacket perfectly replicates the Wasp's distinct buzzy tone and its hybrid analog/digital design, while incorporating modern features that enhance its creative possibilities. The outcome is an affordable synthesizer plugin that combines a rich historical legacy with cutting-edge functionality for today's musicians and producers. "
Cherry Audio | Hive Mind for Yellowjacket Preset Pack
video upload by Cherry Audio
"Additional extraordinary sounds for Yellowjacket synthesizer plugin are available exclusively from Cherry Audio! The Hive Mind for Yellowjacket Preset Pack features 100 more presets by sound design wizard James Dyson, designed to further showcase Yellowjacket's arpeggios, effects, modulation, extended multi voice modes, and aftertouch.
Get the Hive Mind for Yellowjacket Preset Pack and check out more audio demos at: https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets..."
Cherry Audio | Introducing Yellowjacket with Tim Shoebridge
video upload by Cherry Audio
Introduction to Yellowjacket with Tim Shoebridge:
00:00 - Opening
00:45 - Introduction
01:48 - History: EDP and The Wasp
03:24 - Yellowjacket - Keyboard Controls
04:50 - Oscillators and Mixer
05:33 - Control Osc (LFO)
11:28 - Filter
16:54 - Envelope Generators
19:57 - Effects
23:30 - The Speaker Effect
26:30 - Arpeggiator
30:33 - FX Output Controls
33:00 - Keyboard Pressure Panel (Aftertouch)
35:08 - Root/Diatonic Scales
35:37 - More on Keyboard Modes
37:35 - Background: EDP and LINK
40:08 - Multi Voice, Cycle, and "Mini Synths"
45:21 - Conclusion: "Tick Tock"
BUZZ! Cherry Audio Yellowjacket recreates the infamous Wasp synth
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We buzz around in Cherry Audio's new Yellowjacket, a recreation of the infamous Wasp synthesizer from Electronic Data Plant. We examine all of its features in detail, and explore a few of the presets from both the Factory bank and the Hive Mind expansion bank.
To find out more, please visit https://cherryaudio.com
00:00 Introduction
00:24 History
01:12 Overview
01:42 Oscillators
05:42 Filter
10:08 VCA Envelope
11:27 LFO (Control Oscillator)
14:29 Keyboard & Voice modes
18:42 Keyboard pressure
21:41 Wasp speaker emulation
23:04 Octafuzz
25:18 Other effects
32:45 Arpeggiator
37:11 Factory presets
40:40 Hive Mind presets
43:51 Conclusion"
Press release follows:
PRESS RELEASE -- April 22, 2025 --
Cherry Audio is proud to introduce Yellowjacket, an innovative virtual synthesizer that pays tribute to the legendary 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer. Yellowjacket perfectly replicates the Wasp's distinct buzzy tone and its hybrid analog/digital design, while incorporating modern features that enhance its creative possibilities. The outcome is an affordable synthesizer plugin that combines a rich historical legacy with cutting-edge functionality for today's musicians and producers. Yellowjacket synthesizer is available immediately for only $49. Additionally, Yellowjacket can be purchased as part of Cherry Audio's "Build Your Own Bundle" value options, Pick 3 (on sale for $99) and Pick 6 (on sale for $149), for a limited time.
Yellowjacket perfectly embodies the appearance and charm of the original Wasp, as well as the distinctive sound of its unique oscillators and signature state-variable filter. At the same time, it pushes the limits with Cherry Audio's characteristic innovations to bring this cherished classic into the 21st century. Highlights include:
16-voice polyphony alongside monophonic, unison, and cycle modes
Two oscillators with options for sawtooth, pulse, or square waveforms, as well as the enhanced modulated pulse-wave based on EDP's Gnat synthesizer
Innovative multi-voice modes that provide per-note variation with "chained" mini-synth panels, each featuring its own settings for dynamic tonal options that can create subtle or extreme timbres, single-finger chords and arpeggiated patterns, and more
A new advanced arpeggiator featuring probability and humanize controls adds randomness to patterns. When combined with cycle modes it can create transposable and even unpredictable four-note step sequences with the touch of a single key
Enhanced performance features, including support for polyphonic aftertouch, diatonic scales, transpose functions, and more
Studio-quality integrated effects, including reverb, delay, phaser, chorus, and a new Octafuzz distortion
A vintage-style onboard speaker emulation with adjustable hiss and hum for nostalgic, lo-fi tones
The original Wasp, developed by the late Chris Huggett and Adrian Wagner for Electronic Dream Plant (EDP), was a groundbreaking instrument that combined affordability with innovative design. Introduced in 1978 for just £200, it made electronic music creation accessible to a whole new audience and influenced the sound of artists such as Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran), Dave Greenfield (The Stranglers), Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), and Thomas Dolby.
Considered Britain's foremost synthesizer designer, Yellowjacket is a celebration of Chris Huggett's pioneering spirit. Cherry Audio has incorporated its latest features into Yellowjacket inspired by his innovations, ensuring his legacy resonates with new generations of musicians.
Yellowjacket features more than 270 professionally designed presets across a dozen categories, providing limitless creative possibilities right from the start. Yellowjacket also supports velocity, channel and polyphonic aftertouch with compatible USB/MIDI controllers, and seamless DAW integration for any studio environment.
Alongside the launch of Yellowjacket, Cherry Audio is introducing the Hive Mind Preset Pack for just $9.99. This pack features an additional 100 presets designed to further showcase Yellowjacket's advanced capabilities, with a deeper dive into arpeggios, effects, modulation, and aftertouch.
Yellowjacket exemplifies Cherry Audio's commitment to providing high-quality sound at an unbeatable price. At just $49, Yellowjacket is an excellent choice for synth enthusiasts who appreciate both exceptional tone and affordability. Additionally, until May 5th, Yellowjacket can be purchased as part of Cherry Audio's "Build Your Own Bundle" options. Customers can choose the Pick 3 bundle for $99 (regularly $129) or the Pick 6 bundle for $149 (regularly $169), allowing them to mix and match any of Cherry Audio's award-winning instruments for as low as $25 per plugin.
Cherry Audio’s Yellowjacket synthesizer is available for macOS (10.13 and above) and Windows (7 or above) in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats. A free 30-day demo is available. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, a deep-dive introductory video, system requirements, and an extensive collection of awe-inspiring sound demos.
u-He Wiretap | Cool stuff to do with a slope detector!
video upload by Tom Churchill
"Wiretap is a 2-channel slope detector, or motion detector, which is a pretty rare type of utility in Eurorack. The basic idea is that you feed in a control voltage, like a pitch CV sequence or an LFO, and Wiretap will generate various triggers or gates based on whether that signal is changing, and which direction it’s moving in. It’s quite a simple concept, but it opens up a world of patching that’s quite hard to achieve otherwise without using fairly complex combinations of slew, comparators and logic. In this video, I walk through various patch ideas."
See the introduction post with additional videos here.
Simmons SDS 800 from 1984 | Analog Budget Toms
video upload by Espen Kraft
"In 1984 Simmons began to expand their product line with smaller kits and pads, including the SDS 800 (bass, snare, and 2 tom system). This was aimed at acoustic drummers who wanted to add a couple of Simmons pads to their kit on a budget."
Roland RS-09 Synthesizer Repair
video upload by gstormelectro
"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2025
Today I am going to service a Roland RS-09 having some issues. I'm going to
address the tactile button actuator assembly
troubleshooting the dead button panel circuit
address some metal panel rust
replace some felt dust filters for fader pots
deal with the rickety plastic rivet fasteners for the front panel.
Lots of fun stuff.
0:00 Introduction and Symptoms
0:57 Teardown
2:40 Dead Button Diagnosis
4:31 Tests
5:12 Button Actuator Assembly
6:23 New Felt Dust Filters for Slide Pots
7:33 Rivets, Chassis Rust, Final Test
Be sure to check out my cool eurorack modules I make in my Reverb Store
REVERB https://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro
MUSIC https://gstormelectro.bandcamp.com/
BLOG http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
Yamaha Montage M & Genos 2 | SynthFest 2025
video upload by SynthFest France
Click CC on the bottom of the player for subtitles.
"La nouvelle série Montage M de Yamaha repousse encore plus loin les limites. Les synthèses FM-X et AWM2 se voient complétées par un moteur de synthèse complet AN-X, simulant les circuits analogiques et reproduisant leurs imperfections si musicales. Des écrans contextuels apparaissent à gauche du panneau, et le M8X signe le grand retour chez Yamaha du Polyphonic Aftertouch, longtemps après le CS80. Des commandes supplémentaires et une librairie sonores étendues en font un clavier ultime."
Googlish:
"Yamaha's new Montage M series pushes the boundaries even further. FM-X and AWM2 synthesis are complemented by a full-featured AN-X synthesis engine, simulating analog circuits and reproducing their musical imperfections. Contextual displays appear on the left side of the panel, and the M8X marks Yamaha's return to Polyphonic Aftertouch, long after the CS80. Additional controls and an extensive sound library make this the ultimate keyboard."
Update:
Yamaha Genos 2 | SynthFest 2025
video upload by SynthFest France
"Cyril Colom vous présente le Genos 2, l'arrangeur à la pointe de la technologie de Yamaha, issue d'une longue tradition de la marque.
Si vous pensez savoir à quoi vous attendre avec une démo d'arrangeur, vous risquez d'être surpris, avec la performance époustouflante de Richard Vecchi!"
Googlish:
"Cyril Colom presents the Genos 2, Yamaha's state-of-the-art arranger, a product of the brand's long-standing tradition.
If you think you know what to expect from an arranger demo, you might be surprised by Richard Vecchi's breathtaking performance!"
Custom Black AKAI MPC 60 MKII Roger Linn
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this eBay listing
This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.
"The sampler has been completely refurbished. The casing has been painted black. All tact switches have been replaced, the old LCD with a new LED and pad sensors. Additionally, I have installed the Gotek FDD emulator (32GB Sandisk pendrive included), the latest Vimana 3.15B OS, max RAM memory and multivoltage power supply. This means that it does not need step up or step down converters to work! The voltage switches automatically depending on the place in the world. It accepts AC voltage from 65 to 265V. This is probably the only such version in the world. I was going to replace the LCD window, as it has a few scratches, but I'll leave that to the new owner. The glass is available on eBay, and replacement is easy (double-sided tape). Insured shipment."
via this eBay listing
This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.
"The sampler has been completely refurbished. The casing has been painted black. All tact switches have been replaced, the old LCD with a new LED and pad sensors. Additionally, I have installed the Gotek FDD emulator (32GB Sandisk pendrive included), the latest Vimana 3.15B OS, max RAM memory and multivoltage power supply. This means that it does not need step up or step down converters to work! The voltage switches automatically depending on the place in the world. It accepts AC voltage from 65 to 265V. This is probably the only such version in the world. I was going to replace the LCD window, as it has a few scratches, but I'll leave that to the new owner. The glass is available on eBay, and replacement is easy (double-sided tape). Insured shipment."
Akai S612 with Expansions
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via this eBay listing
"Akai S-612 (US model, including voltage converter). It was serviced just last year (faders were cleaned) and works perfectly. It has two additional special features:
1. The XD-280 Disk Emulator, which can be used to run an HxC Gotek floppy disk emulator (this one with an OLED and rotary encoder). A USB stick with a sound library is included.
2. The FDM Filter Defeat Module. The blue button on the front left next to the display allows you to deactivate the anti-aliasing filter in various ways. This can make the S-612 sound like an E-MU SP1200, with a very crunchy sound."
via this eBay listing
"Akai S-612 (US model, including voltage converter). It was serviced just last year (faders were cleaned) and works perfectly. It has two additional special features:
1. The XD-280 Disk Emulator, which can be used to run an HxC Gotek floppy disk emulator (this one with an OLED and rotary encoder). A USB stick with a sound library is included.
2. The FDM Filter Defeat Module. The blue button on the front left next to the display allows you to deactivate the anti-aliasing filter in various ways. This can make the S-612 sound like an E-MU SP1200, with a very crunchy sound."
Crumar Stratus SN 00 84
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via this Reverb listing
"Very nice and rare Crumar Stratus, a analog synthesizer and organ in one
professionaly and fully serviced, calibrated, clean in 2024"
via this Reverb listing
"Very nice and rare Crumar Stratus, a analog synthesizer and organ in one
professionaly and fully serviced, calibrated, clean in 2024"
Yamaha SK50D Vintage Synthesizer w/ Lid and Legs SN 1570
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via this Reverb listing
via this Reverb listing
Yamaha CS-70m Polyphonic synthesizer
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via this eBay listing
via this eBay listing
Teenage Engineering K.O. II KNOCK OUT - How about a FMT and start from scratch?
video upload by Cinematic Laboratory
"The Teenage Engineering is an affordable sampler with 64 MB of memory. In this video I'd like to focus on sampling found sounds, noise boxes and small modular setups. I'll start by formatting the internal memory (FMT) which is a great way to really get to know the KO II without going through all features first. This is not a tutorial. If you want to learn how it works, please visit @SONWU and check out his series which also includes the firmware update.
It's a great machine to stay away from the DAW but also a good 'brain' for sequencing external gear with MIDI, and for turning modular mono sounds into pads and textures. Another cool trick is to sample a chord under each pad, so you can play all kinds of complicated chord progressions with one finger."
Teenage Engineering oplab Overview Videos
video uploads by teenage engineering
"These videos give you a basic overview of the Oplab musical experiment board. Enjoy!"
Playlist:
1. oplab 01: overview
2. oplab 02: sensors
3. oplab 03: triggers
4. oplab 04: sensors 202
5. oplab 05: human rhythm composer
Creating a Vibe on EP-133 | Searching for My Sound
video upload by Nativica
"In this video, I’m experimenting with rhythms using the EP-133 K.O. II, and also using it as a MIDI controller to trigger sounds and instruments in Ableton Live.
🎵 Spotify https://tinyurl.com/zr3vu2n2"
GAME BOY, OP-1 field, MOOD MK II | Pull 2025-04-22 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"A piece created with a Nintendo Game Boy (with LSDj) and OP‑1 field—electronica built from a Game Boy melody, soft‑synth harmonies, and a rhythm driven into delay feedback.
Game Boy: Sequenced in LSDj and processed through the MOOD MK II.
OP‑1 field: Plays the rhythm, which is fed back using the CWO effect.
Harmony: Generated with @SpectrasonicsVIDEO Omnisphere running in @Ableton Live; the track is sent out through an audio interface, processed with @strymon NIGHTSKY, and re‑recorded."
ILSE DIY Synth bleeps in FSOL style
video upload by The Center for Haptic Audio Interaction Research
"ILSE synth from The Center for Haptic Audio Interaction Research (CHAIR) bleeps in The Future Sound of London fashion. Sound design and video by @i.am.sunhillow (ig)"
See the announcement post here.
Minimoog Model D Chillwave IDM Downtempo Electronic Song
video upload by the nightwater
"I started by sending the high arpy sounding sequence to the Minimoog. The leads are also Minimoog overdubs. Bass is the Minimoog. Pads are the Access Virus and drums Dave Smith Tempest. Different reverbs on every instrument from the Strymon Bigsky Mx."
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