MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, May 10, 2025


Saturday, May 10, 2025

Synthesizers.com Joins synthCube



Some news sent my way via John L Rice

via synthCube on modwiggler:

"We are happy to announce here (first) that Synthesizers.com will be joining our portfolio of synthCube brands here just outside of Boston. We spent the weekend packing all of the assets, inventory, demo units etc into trucks and will be taking the next few weeks to get everything set up again in our shop. We owe much gratitude to Roger Arrick for the initial effort to design and start the company in the first place, to James Allen and others who took on Dotcom when Roger passed it along to them, and to the most recent owners for their stewardship of Dotcom in the interim. If you're a designer / maker of dotcom/MU 5U modules, we hope that this helps re-energize interest in your products too... frankly, the more options that customers have, the better for those customers and for the format itself. Part of how we will measure success is NOT by how many makers we put out of business, rather it will be how many makers will now grow faster, and how many new makers might come in and create more dotcom/MU 5U innovations? We'll post more details about future plans here and in other channels when we have some time, and we look forward to hearing your feedback, ideas, and suggestions on how best to inspire and support the current generations of Dotcom users and how to improve the products and solutions for the next generation as well. We know Dotcom/5U won't ever be as popular as Eurorack, and that's OK; BUT we are equally confident that there will always be a place for high quality, large format, serious synth instruments and modules and 5U will be around for the long haul. How does that saying go? 'We liked the product so much we bought the company.'

Monika and Chris"

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: NONO Modular Logic Keyboard⁠


video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Xaoc Devices Oradea⁠


video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Koma Monoplex sequencers


video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

219 First Poly Test


video upload by Todd Barton

"I'm just begging to grok this awesome controller. Stay tuned for me brief explorations and eventually some in depth videos.

https://black-corporation.com/
https://sourceofuncertainty.com/

FM Synth Showdown: Kodamo EssenceFM mk2 vs Twisted Electrons MegaFM mk2 – Tone Test


video upload by j bowman

"🔊 Time of the Sines dives deep into FM sound design as we compare two striking FM synths: the Twisted Electrons MegaFM mk2 and the Kodamo EssenceFM mk2. If you're passionate about FM synthesis or looking to explore rich, evolving digital textures, this is the video for you.

🎛️ We explore the core tone of both the MegaFM and EssenceFM, showcasing their sonic character. Whether you're designing cinematic textures, punchy basses, or ethereal pads, these FM synths offer radically different workflows and results.

👀 Perfect for fans of the Kodamo EssenceFM, the Twisted Electrons MegaFM, and those curious about modern FM synth options. This A/B comparison gives you insight into their unique voices a."

Protean, We created a thing.


video upload by sonicLAB

1. Protean, A sonic odyssey. 2. Protean, A sonic odyssey. 3. Protean, A perpetual dialogue of art and science. 4. Protean, A transforming sonic being.

"PROTEAN is a unique software synthesizer, a groundbreaking audiovisual instrument for sound designers and composers. It uses fluid dynamics and relevant particle forces/interactions to render and organize hundreds of sine waves. Designed & developed by Sinan Bokesoy with presets creations by Ryan Pryor, Laurent Mialon, and Daito Manabe. Protean represents our most ambitious development to date—a true bridge between sonic art and science. Available for OSX and Windows on the sonicLAB/sonicPlanet web-store."

Dream of the moons | Roland Jupiter 6, Rhodes Piano, and Fractal Audio FM3 lush ambient soundscape


video upload by MIDERA

"Wow, made it to 11,000 subscribers. It’s funny because it would seem like a “success” so to speak… but it’s not so different than when I only had 100 subscribers or 500, or 5,000. Truthfully, I guess the successes I have are raising my kids, it’s the time I truly feel like “I made it.” My career doesn’t feel so successful either. But I do enjoy the stuff I do here, and I suppose doing it has allowed me to write at least 21 albums worth of electronic music, which in itself is a feat I suppose.

Success just doesn’t seem to be an endpoint. You can look at someone who seems successful, and they can be moments from catastrophe, either self-inflicted or otherwise, or they don’t view their lives as successful at all. It’s like success is that pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. You think it’s there and all you have to do is catch up with it, but you really won’t ever see it, because there is no pot of gold. Some of the most miserable, hateful people I know… have lots of the stuff. I guess I am learning something in this world: that money and success won’t be there to make me happy. But I feel real joy around my family, and some joy around things I achieve, but it’s pretty clear that there will never be a thing that I do that tells me that I was or will be successful. And that’s good enough for me.

Roland Jupiter 6 #rolandjupiter
Rhodes piano #rhodespiano
Fractal Audio FM3 #fractalaudiofm3"

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: new Herbs and Stones!⁠


video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

PPG Synthesizer 1002 @Superbooth25 AMAZONA.de


video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Der neue PPG Synthesizer 1002 auf der Superbooth 25 in Berlin. Alle News rund um die Superbooth wie immer auf AMAZONA.de"

Teenage Engineering Field System Goes All Black | Superbooth 2025


video upload by Thomann Synthesizers

"At Superbooth 2025, Teenage Engineering introduced a new black colorway for several devices in its Field System, creating a more unified look across its portable production tools. The updated lineup includes black editions of the TP-7 field recorder, TX-6 mixer, and CM-15 condenser microphone. The OP–XY sequencer, which was already available in black, remains unchanged, while the OP–1 Field synthesizer, also part of the ecosystem, retains its original silver finish.

The Field System is designed for seamless integration and mobility, offering a modular setup for musicians and producers who need flexibility on the move. All devices are battery-powered and use USB-C connectivity, allowing them to function both independently and together. The new black editions maintain the same technical specifications as their predecessors, now with a consistent visual identity across most of the range."

Yamaha CS-30 First Look | Synth Discussion | Live Studio Performance


video upload by Dr. Synthy Pants

"Envelope-journeys, resonance-whispers,
Patching possibilities, crafting symphonies from electricity.

What stories sleep in the CS-30's vintage circuits?

Patch-point pulses, filter-sweeps,
Hands command, coaxing the latent into form.

MODULATE
FILTER
EVOLVE

A resonant voice from dual cores now unleashed,
and my soul resonates, a harmonious, kinetic release."

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Kaona Sisyphus⁠


video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: 1010 Music Bento⁠


video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

Beat Friend Drum Machine Demo


video upload by audio.computer

"Beat Friend is a benevolent, semi-autonomous analogue drum machine. It wants to help."



"Beat Friend is the first offering from audio.computer, a UK-based duo making ‘benevolent, semi-autonomous music machines’. Beat Friend is an analogue drum machine, using circuits based on the ‘twin-t’s from the legendary Roland CR-78. Each drum has a slider that changes the drum’s complexity within one of the 30+ preset patterns, which already allows hundreds of variations on any given beat.

But wait! There’s more! Turning the Enthusiasm knob allows Beat Friend to add or subtract notes from the pattern as it sees fit, either keeping the pulse of the pattern or going completely off piste. It's like having an enthusiastic robot Labrador playing a 70's electronic drum kit just for you.

All the sounds are routed through a Triforce of digital and analogue effects, which...well, you just have to turn knobs to find out what they do. If you’ve ever wanted to base a track on a 7/8 samba through a bit-and sample crusher, then this is the unit for you.

And, sure, if you’re a control freak who absolutely must design every bar, you can control the drums individually via MIDI. It even includes a letterpress-printed manual, numbered to match your unit.

Beat Friend plays in glorious mono and is powered by a universal 12V power supply (included in the box)."

https://audio.computer/

EP 133 KO2 // stupidest song ever made?


video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"TEENAGE ENGINEERING EP–133 K.O. II live jam demo."

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
https://woodypianoshack.com

Prova del Prophet 600 da Organ Studio Italia – Il primo synth analogico con MIDI!


video upload by SICK FOR SYNTH

Roland TR-08 Solo Improvisation


video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Individual Drum Kit Recording:



Dope808 Sample Pack: Updated with 16 Wild South Kit Sounds

The Dope808 Sample Pack has been expanded with 16 brand new one-shot samples from the South Kit, bringing an aggressive and raw texture designed to energize any bass-heavy production.

Built on the iconic foundation of the Roland TR-808, these sounds have been reimagined and processed to cut through modern genres including trap, dubstep, bass music, and forward-thinking electronic styles. Expect deep sub-heavy kicks, distorted hits, and gritty percussive elements that add weight and character to your tracks.

This pack keeps growing. Once you own it, every future update is completely free. More sounds are regularly added at no extra cost.

If you already purchased Dope808, the new files are available now. If not, this is the perfect time to get on board."

【Performance & Machine】Analog Synth Brass Sound Solo with moog one


video upload by nicolai maruhama

"This is the demo of moog one. It's from my album 「Mysterious Life After Death」. It's in Progress tho.
I made this sound with 3 OSC and I used X/Y PAD.

Please Enjoy thanks!
nicolai maruhama"

SAMPO Psy Jam


video upload by SynthCone

"SAMPO - Маленький семплер, с большими возможностями.
(ZeptoCore clone)
Цена: 15000₽

Для заказа пишите в ТГ: @SynthCone_master

Способен хранить до 32гБ стерео семплов (16 бит, 44,1Кгц)
Сэмплы хранятся на microSD карте (16 банков, по 16 семплов)
Имеет 16 эффектов (дилэй, ревер, фузз, фильт, сатуратор и др.)
Можно использовать как драм машину, загружая звуки барабанов и прописывать свои ритмы.
Встроенный бас синтезатор.
MIDI usb-c вх/вых, синхронизация.
Множество различных настроек и возможностей."

Googlish:

"SAMPO - A small sampler with great capabilities.
(ZeptoCore clone)
Price: 15,000₽

To order, write to TG: @SynthCone_master

Can store up to 32GB of stereo samples (16 bit, 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.
Lots of different settings and capabilities."

05.09.2025 Synton Fenix


video upload by batchas

"Oops... The video is out of focus cause I'm looking at the synth while I record, concentrating on the delay feedback!"

Tre Modular - Liminal Space (First look)


video upload by Tre Modular

"This is a first look at our upcoming module - Liminal Space.

Liminal Space is a semi analog delay module that has two independently controllable delay circuits based on PT2399 IC. While this IC is not analog we have made sure that it sounds and behaves similar to classic analog delays. Each of its delay channels has a different surrounding circuit so that both channels sound slightly different and make a unique sound when interacting with each other.

Liminal Space is the first module in our new Liminal series that will be centered around PT2399 delay IC. And not all of them will not be delays.

www.tremodular.com"

Luna3: Moog Calling


video upload by Giorgio Sancristoforo

"Out now on https://luna3.bandcamp.com
Written, performed and produced by Giorgio Sancristoforo"

Moog Messenger: Sounds, Story & First Impressions | Superbooth 2025


video upload by Miles Kvndra

"Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro into the synth & jam
1:32 - Interview /w Chris from Moog
6:04 - final jam & thoughts"

Additional Moog Messenger posts

Storm Summoner by Kabaragoya | The Controller That Makes Your Pedals Come Alive


video upload by Jonathan Knightsnare

"At Superbooth 2025, I had the pleasure of meeting Pete, the inventive mind behind Kabaragoya, and exploring his groundbreaking creation: the Storm Summoner. This touch-based MIDI controller is designed to revolutionize how musicians interact with their effects pedals, offering expressive command over presets, modulation, and timing.

Key Features:

8-Zone Capacitive Touch Wheel: Provides intuitive control over various parameters, allowing for dynamic expression during performances.

Four Assignable Buttons: Customize these buttons to cycle through values, trigger patterns, or generate random settings with each tap.

Proximity and Ambient Light Sensors: Assign these sensors to control parameters, adding a new dimension of responsiveness to your setup.

Expression Pedal Jack: Integrate traditional foot control for added versatility.

3.5mm CV/Analog Clock Sync Input: Seamlessly sync with modular systems or other gear.

USB MIDI and ¼" TRS MIDI Output: Connect to any pedal supporting MIDI, regardless of Type A/B polarity—no additional MIDI box required.

Tripod Mounting: Attach the Storm Summoner to a microphone stand, drum rack, or lighting board for optimal positioning.

Open-Source Firmware: Easily update the device via drag-and-drop over USB and contribute to its development on GitHub.

Vanilla Synth by muSonics – Boutique Analog Beauty at Superbooth 2025


video upload by Jonathan Knightsnare

"At Superbooth 2025, I had one of those “stop in your tracks” moments when I stumbled across muSonics' Vanilla Synthesizer — and luckily, got to hang out with the incredibly thoughtful creator, Amos, who walked me through the philosophy and craftsmanship behind this stunning instrument.

The Vanilla Synthesizer is a 5U modular analog synth, but don’t let the minimalist look fool you — under the hood, this thing is loaded with sonic personality and beautifully engineered references to vintage legends:

🎛️ The filter takes inspiration from the SEM/Oberheim lineage, offering that sweet, musical, slightly gritty character that feels alive at every knob turn.

🎚️ The mixer section is modeled after a vintage Moog CP3, giving your waveforms a subtle analog saturation that glues sounds together in a way no plugin can touch.

🔁 Normalized patching means you can play without any cables, but every section can still be overridden, so it's flexible for both beginners and modular veterans.

🌰 All of this is housed in a gorgeous solid walnut enclosure, handcrafted and finished in Illinois — it’s a tactile joy that looks like a piece of mid-century art as much as a synth.

What struck me most wasn’t just how good it sounds — which it does — but how thoughtful the whole instrument feels. It’s clear that Amos isn’t just an engineer, but a true musician and synth lover who’s building tools meant to inspire.

This isn’t mass-market gear. It’s boutique, handcrafted, analog music woodwork. And if you’ve ever wanted a synth that feels like an heirloom, this is it."

Discovering Wildwood Soundworks at Superbooth 2025 | Handcrafted Innovation with Tony Stewart


video upload by Jonathan Knightsnare

"At Superbooth 2025, I stumbled upon one of the most refreshing and inspiring booths of the weekend: Wildwood Soundworks.

Created by Tony Stewart—truly one of the nicest, chillest geniuses you'll ever meet—Wildwood Soundworks is a boutique company based in Penn Valley, California, dedicated to making electronic music gear that’s as expressive as it is innovative.

Tony’s gear is built for playability, tactile creativity, and pure musical joy. His instruments feel like something between a synth, a sculpture, and a philosophy on music-making. Every detail has intention, and every interaction feels like a performance.

At the booth, Tony demoed his two latest inventions:

Wildwood Express – a beautifully handcrafted sampler/synth/sequencer with a capacitive touch interface and all-in-one design for real-time creation.

Wildwood Lightning – an equally expressive device that swaps the keyboard for a circular note wheel, bringing intuitive scale-based performance to your fingertips.

Both units are loaded with sample-based and FM synthesis, USB MIDI/audio, sequencing across 16 channels, and a super intuitive display and menu system. Even cooler? They update over the air, and yes—they’re just as fun as they look.

This was one of my favorite finds of the show—not only because of the gear, but because of Tony’s energy and vision."

SuperBooth 2025 Day 2 - Jams


video upload by Synth-Crush-Em

"Day two at SuperBooth 2025. So music and jamming everywhere."

Synapse Audio Dune 3 - "Symbiosis" 40 Presets and Sequences (Soundset)


video upload by LFOstore

"Lfo.store presents "Symbiosis" for Synapse Audio Dune 3.

Buy: https://lfostore.sellfy.store/p/sr-n2...

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of "Organica" for Waldorf Blofeld & "WS Universe" for Korg Wavestation & Anton Sacral Reason author "Stratosphere" for Wavestate.

Synapse Audio Dune 3 is a powerful synthesizer with a lot of potential and an incredible variety of sounds that we will immerse ourselves in "Symbiosis"

40 amazing presets and sequences are waiting for you!

In the bank you will find deep sequences, sparkling arpeggios, silky pads, warm poly that will fill your compositions with new colors and emotions.

Suited for all modern genres of electronic music: retrowave, ambient, trance, house, classic electronica, downtempo.

We put all our effort & inspiration to make this patches suited for many genres & styles of electronic music.

Every patch of our soundset is musical & can be immediately used in your tracks & production.

Welcome to the universe of sounds."

FC用アクションゲーム「このみのモンスターパーティ」より"MAIN THEME" YAMAHA TX816 Arrange♪


video upload by NOZ MUSIC

"2024年4月28日にGAME IMPACTからリリースされたFC用アクションゲーム「このみのモンスターパーティ」の全BGMと効果音を担当したNOZと申します。
今回はこのゲームのMAIN THEME曲をFMシンセサイザーを使ってアレンジしました。
FMシンセサイザーはYAMAHA TX816です。
TX816はYAMAHA QX1でシーケンス演奏しております。
ドラムはYAMAHA RX11です。
まだ制作途中ですけど、レコーディングした音源は2026年3月にリリース予定の「このみのモンスターパーティ ORIGINAL SOUNDTRAK」に収録予定です。
お楽しみに♪

このみのモンスターパーティ
https://www.gameimpact.info/konomimon..."

Googlish:

"My name is NOZ and I was in charge of all the background music and sound effects for the FC action game 'Konomi's Monster Party' released by GAME IMPACT on April 28, 2024.
This time, I arranged the MAIN THEME song of this game using an FM synthesizer.
The FM synthesizer is the YAMAHA TX816.
The TX816 is sequenced with the YAMAHA QX1.
The drums are the YAMAHA RX11.
It's still in production, but the recorded sound source will be included in 'Konomi's Monster Party ORIGINAL SOUNDTRAK' scheduled to be released in March 2026.
Look forward to it♪

Konomi's Monster Party
https://www.gameimpact.info/konomimon..."

Rob Papen: First Presets New Synth Planned for Summer 2025


video upload by Rob Papen

'First sounds of the new Synth planned for the Summer 2025!
Will be part of the eXplorer-10 bundle at no cost."

STEDA Electronics SR-909 w/ P4L Mod

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"Fully assembled SR-909 drum machine from Steda Electronics. Works fantastic and sounds amazing as expected. Save yourself some money and buy a modern 909!"

1962 Moog Melodia Theremin

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via this eBay listing

"Power Requirements: Original antiquated internal battery was replaced with a hardwired "wall wart" power supply by a professional technician in Chicago

Origin: USA

Operational Condition: Fully-Functioning

Cosmetic Condition: Very good with the aforementioned modification to the power source and some other light marks, signs of its age. 8.5 out of 10 condition

Description: This rare Moog Melodia Theremin is the first instrument that Bob Moog built and released to the public. Its historic significance aside, it's a beautiful, functional piece of art with a lovely sound (well, not when I'm playing it but when someone who knows how to play does) that has been upgraded for modern use and ready to delight for decades to come! Your studio needs this fantastic and historic instrument!"

Moog Satellite SN 2174602

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"1970s Moog Satellite, single VCO synthesizer. Originally designed to compliment an organ or stage piano. Fun piece of Moog history, includes a very tattered user guide as pictured. Has metal brackets installed on the side panels, probably for a custom made stand. They can be removed upon request."

Moog Minimoog Voyager SELECT SERIES Jade Green SN SS0151 w/ Original Box & Manual

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via this eBay listing

Moog Multimoog

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via this Reverb listing

Sequential Six-Trak 6 Voice Analog Synthesizer SN 1130

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via this Reverb listing

Additional Three Wave Music Listings

Akai S1000KB Digital Stereo Sampling Keyboard w/ LED Screen SN 50625-00110

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this Reverb listing

"This is one of the rarest Akai units ever manufactured with the alleged total quantity in existence being under 1000. It is an S1000 at its heart but features a built in keyboard along with the capability of handling an 80mb hard disk (double that of a standard S1000). This example was just gone over by a professional and received a brand new LED screen which can be seen in any lighting unlike the factory screen. It includes a disk with some sounds on it, but you will likely want to make your own and sample accordingly."

Frap Tools Magnolia - A Bucchla Style Polysynth?.. from a modular manufacturer??


video upload by Starsky Carr

"A demo of the Magnolia from Frap Tools by the lovely Giovanni at‪@superboothberlin‬ 2025
Im, not doing a whole load of demos this year, just things that catch my eye, and this has been one of the stars of the show

It has such easy access to through zero FM and wavefolding, which enables it to go from very pleasant to a screeching maniac with a couple of twists!"

Superbooth 2025 Reliq Instruments


video upload by Padawan Studio

"Superbooth 2025 Reliq Instruments first impressions"

Superbooth 2025 Moog Messenger


video upload by Padawan Studio

"Superbooth 2025 Moog Messenger first impressions and a live Jam from Mylar melodies"

Make Noise Polimaths | Superbooth 2025


video upload by Thomann Synthesizers

"At Superbooth 2025, Make Noise unveiled Polimaths, an ambitious evolution of their iconic Maths module. This new eight-channel function generator is part of their New Universal Synthesizer System (NUSS), designed to transform single gestures into multiple, evolving signals."

Erica Synths & Hexinverter‘s HexDrum | Superbooth 2025


video upload by Thomann Synthesizers

"The industrial magic of Erica Synths techno weapons, fused with the DNA of Hexinverter’s mutant circuits is brought to life as the HexDrum – an analog drum machine forged out of deep respect for traditional designs with innovative improvements and the combined spellwork of its makers."

Intellijel Swells & Jellymix | Superbooth 2025


video upload by Thomann Synthesizers

"At Superbooth 2025, Intellijel revealed two new modules: Swells, a lush stereo reverb designed to pair with Sealegs, and JellyMix, a compact analog mixer with balanced outputs and features inspired by the Jellysquasher compressor."
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