Monday, May 12, 2025
A bridge between two worlds: e7 & OP-XY
video upload by OMEGA dB
"A bridge between two worlds: the analog warmth of the GS Music e7, powered by rich sawtooth waves, meets the digital intelligence of the Teenage Engineering OP-XY. Expression, control, and synthesis in perfect balance."
Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Finegear Bitbender
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."
Time of change - Jörg Schaaf to Leave Radikal Technologies
video upload by Jörg Schaaf
"I've always had a passion for underrated synths. In 2003 I decided to help create one myself. In 2004, the Spectralis was born and quite successful in this metier. Now that my time at Radikal Technologies is coming to an end, it's time to explore new avenues. Perhaps I should go in a completely different direction and try my hand at overrated or valued synths. Where exactly it will take me isn't 100% certain yet, but I'll be tackling it with passion again."
And from the comments for the video:
"I've worked as a freelancer at Radikal Technologies for the past 25 years. It was a time of ups and downs, but I wouldn't want to miss it. After all, I was given the opportunity to bring synthesizers to market that met my exacting sound expectations. Since our managing director is retiring from the business due to age, Radikal Technologies won't be around much longer. For this reason, I've now voluntarily stepped down, as no further products will be developed under Radikal."
Enjoy Electronics ELFO - ENCHANTED LIFE FREQUENCIES OSCILLATOR
video upload by Les Sondiers
via Enjoy Electronics
Eurorack and Standalone Version4 E-LFOS, independent and interconnected through a complex routing matrix, multitouch waveform sculpting and the magic crystal function
The Elfo rewrites the rules and transforms modulation into pure, unpredictable magic.
- 4 Fully Customizable LFO's
- Touch-Drawn Waveforms
- Random Waveforms Generator
- Complex Modulation Matrix
- Advanced CV-LFO - Interconnection
- Assignable Trigger Actions
- Sync Capabilities
- Magic CrystalFunction
Draw and sculpt custom waveforms - Add, move, or remove points with natural finger gestures for instant customization.
Generate sophisticated organic modulations - Create complex multi-segment curves
From 10 Hz to one cycle every 60 minutes—ideal for subtle textures, evolving modulations, and precise rhythmic movement.
Save custom waveforms for instant recall
Magic Crystal
A Portal to an Enchanted Modular Dimension
Beyond ELFO's extraordinary versatility and power, the Magic Crystal function opens a portal to an entirely new world of modulation:
The crystal intercepts, redirects, and transforms modulation paths according to its own magical logic Abandon conventional control and let ELFO take on a life of its own through its magic crystal.
The crystal autonomously decides what, when, and how frequently to intervene Experience an inverted world where traditional modulation rules are disrupted and reinvented
Flame MÄANDER-M Eurorack Module
You might recal the 2020 Flame Maander wavetable desktop synth in white (see previous posts here). It's now coming to eurorack in black.
Buchla 219 excerpts
video upload by Todd Barton
"A little compilation of demos I've been posting on my Instagram of this amazing and deeply versatile and inspiring Buchla controller:
219 Compound Touch Controlled Voltage Source.
From: https://sourceofuncertainty.com/"
Sounds from Superbooth 2025: jammin with Shakmat
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: jammin with Velectronic
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."
Quick Jam with Poodleface and Keybump
video upload by Adam
"In this patch I’ve routed drums from my Octatrack into my preamp module, and then into the overdrive section of Poodleface. One of the overdrive outputs is routed back into the feedback input for controllable feedback. The oscillator is routed into the filter which has Keybump modulating the cutoff with sporadic audio rate ratcheting. I also have the preamp’s envelope follower output patched into Poodleface’s attenuated cv input for added movement. Finally the sample and hold on Poodleface is sampling an off-time LFO, sending these voltages into the Keybump’s timeshift input. This effectively stretches and compresses the ADSR shape over time."
5/11/25 Slope generator and sub oscillator sequence (modules listed in description)
video upload by Cfpp0
"5/11/25 (Slope generator and sub oscillator sequence) SSL 1240 + LWSS CGS01 + Synthesizers.com Q123 & Q125 + muSonics Attenuators & Multiples & Wave Folder + Happy Nerding FM AID + Zerosum Inertia The Scorpion Tail + Blue Lantern Mixer + Alesis MIDIVERB II + ElectroComp EML 200
I spliced two takes one after the other. In the first, the 440 Hz tone from the Synthesizers.com Q123 Standards module, gated by the Blue Lantern mixer, is the constant bell-ish sound panned left. Throughout the whole video I am selecting divide or multiply on the Lower West Side Studios CGS01 Sub Oscillator, which varies the sequence. The Synthetic Sound Labs Dual Slope Generator bipolar output to CGS01 input A. CGS01 output A to .com Q123 to muSonics Multiples to Free State FX Macro Digital Oscillator V/OCT input and to Happy Nerding FM Aid CV input and to .com Q125, with Q125 output to muSonics Wave Folder CV input. Macro output to FM Aid carrier input. Macro sine out to muSonics Wave Folder to Multiples to Zerosum Inertia Scorpion Tail audio in and to Blue Lantern Mixer input 4, with spectral wave folder switched on, triggered by SSL 1240 fall gate out. CGS01 output B to CV in on Scorpion Tail. FM Aid saw out to Mackie Onyx 1640, panned right, with reverb from Alesis MIDIVERB II. Blue Lantern mixer VCA output to Mackie, panned left, with MIDIVERB II. Zerosum Inertia output panned center, dry. The drone is four VCOs on two EML 200, with internal spring reverb, modulated by their master sine waves."
LABELS/MORE:
5U,
Alesis,
bluelantern,
cgs,
EML,
Happy Nerding,
Lower West Side Studio,
Musonics,
SSL,
synthesizers.com,
Zerosum
“It’s An Oberheim” Preset SEM filter Fun
video upload by Maria Calfa-DePaul
"I never get tired of just sitting down in front of this synth and just picking a preset and playing. I have made a few from scratch but so many of these presets are so awesome this is one of the them. I can just play with this one for hours."
Oberheim Xpander FM exploration
video upload by Collector Current
"Exploring FM bell sounds on the Oberheim Xpander. Recorded in mono without effects."
GForce Software OB-E | No talking, just playing some custom sounds
video upload by xu.sounddesign - dirk rohde
"This is GForce Software OB-E. No DAW, no mastering, no other synths, no external effects, nothing but OB-E."
Luna3: Phase & Counterphase
video upload by Giorgio Sancristoforo
"Out now at https://luna3.bandcamp.com
Written, performed and produced by Giorgio Sancristoforo"
ESK - Analog Drums and Effects
video upload by Metunar
"Rhythm Ace FR-8L (same as Roland TR-77) analog drums and distortion/filtering by the Rohde & Schwarz UBM (Abstimmbarer Anzeigeverstärker) and reverb by the Lexicon PCM90.
Direct recording with soft mastering."
http://www.metunar.ch
HWJ Weekend Challenge - Ewok "Techno"
video upload by SynthAddict
"The Ewoks are changed by their trip on Endor as it moves toward the black hole and they start making some trippy acoustic dance music that vaguely resembles techno. :-)"
Roland SH-4d - "Synth EX" Soundset 128 Presets
video upload by LFOstore
"The new 'Synth EX' library adds 64 patches, expanding the sound palette of this wonderful synthesizer.
BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...
'Synth EX' complements the 'Synergy' library, resulting in a complete set of 128 patches: patches 1–64 are from the 'Synergy' soundbank, and patches 65–128 are from the "Synth EX" soundbank.
This carefully crafted sound pack features 128 presets and 4 patterns, developed using all available engine models.
The pack offers a diverse selection of inspiring sounds:
Deep and punchy basses to drive your grooves
Dynamic arpeggios to add rhythm and movement to your tracks
Expressive synth tones, perfect for melodies, solos, or deep textures
Each preset is finely tuned to showcase the warmth and character of the Roland SH-4d. Whether you're producing electronic, techno, pop, or cinematic music, Synth EX provides a perfect palette to expand your creative possibilities.
Made by A.Kav"
Sound-Design with Recurse by Venom
video upload by Omri Cohen
"You can find these patches, along with many others, available on my Patreon page - / 128357889
Here you can find the document of tips and tricks - / 119073839
00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - About Recurse
02:31 - With a filter
06:51 - CV sources
10:38 - Audio rate"
AtomoSynth Mochika XL Analog Synthesizer
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via this Reverb listing
via this Reverb listing
Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver PE 61-Key 4-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
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via this Reverb listing
"Excellent condition Dave Smith PolyEvolver Keyboard this is the PE which means completely reliability and no worries about encoders that might fail . These are unique sounding synths that to this day have not been replicated in software."
via this Reverb listing
"Excellent condition Dave Smith PolyEvolver Keyboard this is the PE which means completely reliability and no worries about encoders that might fail . These are unique sounding synths that to this day have not been replicated in software."
Linn LM-1 Drum Computer Machine SN 00045
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via this Reverb listing, also on eBay
"This listing is for a Vintage 1980s Linn Electronics LM-1 Drum Computer from the personal gear collection of musician and producer Michael Boddicker.
SPECS:
Serial #00045
Patterns: 100
Songs: 8
Control: Tape Sync & Clock
via this Reverb listing, also on eBay
"This listing is for a Vintage 1980s Linn Electronics LM-1 Drum Computer from the personal gear collection of musician and producer Michael Boddicker.
SPECS:
Serial #00045
Patterns: 100
Songs: 8
Control: Tape Sync & Clock
Korg Maxi-Korg 800DV Dual Oscillator Duophonic Analog Synthesizer SN 760146
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via this Reverb listing, also on eBay
via this Reverb listing, also on eBay
1976 “Synthesis” Book By Herbert A. Deutsch
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via this eBay listing
"Vintage groundbreaking book by Herbert A. Deutsch. Synthesis a History,Theory ,Practice and Music. This 1976 guide is in very good condition. Exterior cover and rear show some slight wear. Spine is strong. Pages are white and bright. See photos"
via this eBay listing
"Vintage groundbreaking book by Herbert A. Deutsch. Synthesis a History,Theory ,Practice and Music. This 1976 guide is in very good condition. Exterior cover and rear show some slight wear. Spine is strong. Pages are white and bright. See photos"
MFOS Sound Lab SL Mk3
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via this eBay listing
via this eBay listing
Roland JD-800 w/ Priginal Manuals, Without Red Glue, Kust Serviced SN ZC54696
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via this Reverb listing
"Not affected by the red glue problem, but we've completely removed it just in case. Just serviced, all sliders cleaned & everything is working fine, including the aftertouch, buttons, etc. Original user manuals included. 220V version."
via this Reverb listing
"Not affected by the red glue problem, but we've completely removed it just in case. Just serviced, all sliders cleaned & everything is working fine, including the aftertouch, buttons, etc. Original user manuals included. 220V version."
Waldorf Microwave XT (30 Voices) SN 0407307207
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via this eBay listing
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12 synths, drum machines, FX & innovations you need to know from Superbooth 2025
video upload by MusicRadar Tech
"For a few years now, Berlin’s Superbooth show has been a focal point for music technology gear announcements, but the 2025 iteration took this to another level. The sheer volume and variety of new music making gear on display in and around the FEZ event space was beyond anything we’ve seen in previous years.
MusicRadar was on the ground to test everything we could get our hands on. As the show drew to a close Managing Editor Si Truss, Reviews Editor Simon Arblaster and Tech Channel Editor Matt Mullen found a quiet corner in the woods to sit down for a roundtable (sans table) discussion about their highlights from the 2025 Superbooth show floor."
In this video:
Frap Tools Magnolia – 02:03
Korg Berlin Phase8 – 05:40
Moog Messenger – 09:07
Erica Synths HexDrums – 12:16
1010music Bento – 14:58
Novation Launch Control XL 3 – 17:20
Neuzeit Instruments Drop – 19:12
Cre8audio Boom Chick – 20:51
Clank Uranograph – 22:38
Eternal Research Demon Box – 25:10
Polyend Mess – 27:20
Instruō Seashell – 29:52
Honourable mentions – 32:01
LABELS/MORE:
1010music,
Clank,
Cre8audio,
Erica Synths,
Eternal Research,
Frap Tools,
Instruo,
Korg,
MOOG,
Neuzeit,
Novation,
Polyend,
Superbooth,
SUPERBOOTH25
Superbooth 2025 Highlights
video upload by Thomann Synthesizers
"Just got back from this year´s Superbooth in Berlin. Here are some of our highlights.
Frap Tools just might have dropped the polysynth of the year. Intellijel surprised us with a stunning desktop mixer.
Haken Audio & La Voix Du Luthier’s resonator turns any synth into an acoustic instrument—and Korg’s Phase 8 is finally production-ready. Superbooth 2025 came through!”
Interesting bits and pieces:
00:07 Intellijel
02:01 Frap Tools
03:59 Haken Audio & La Voix Du Luthier
06:45 Korg
08:55 Make Noise
10:40 Polyend"
LABELS/MORE:
eurorack,
Frap Tools,
Haken,
intellijel,
Korg,
La Voix Du Luthier,
Make Noise,
Polyend,
Superbooth,
SUPERBOOTH25
GIGANTIC controller for YAMAHA MONTAGE M
video upload by Hispasonic
Click CC on the bottom of the player for subtitles.
"Just seeing and touching this marvel has already justified going to Superbooth 2025. Two huge hardware editors that show the guts of ANX and FMX, two of the synthesis systems available in Montage M.
You can imagine the feeling of being in front of such a display of controls to edit a synth with the power of Montage. PG-Anx and PG-Fmx aesthetically rival the huge cabinets of the first experimental hand-built synthesizers.
The front end of the Montage M, with its dual display and faders, encoders, and pushbuttons, is itself an excellent solution for sound creation. And the software version of the Montage M (ESP) can also be used as a keyboard editor for those who prefer it. But there is no doubt that being in front of these monstrous panels is irreplaceable.
In case anyone is tempted to purchase them: as you can imagine, it is not Yamaha's intention to market them. Too bad!"
SUPERBOOTH 25: Tiptop Audio New Modules
video upload by Sound On Sound magazine
"Tiptop Audio return to Superbooth for another year, bringing with them a multitude of new modules and updates that join their ranges of Buchla recreations and 200 Series."
SUPERBOOTH 25: Erica Synths HexDrum
video upload by Sound On Sound magazine
"Erica Synths show us the latest prototype of the HexDrum, a new drum machine that’s based on Hexinverter’s Mutant modules."
SUPERBOOTH 25: Supercritical Synthesizers Redshift 6
video upload by Sound On Sound magazine
"Supercritical Synthesizers have announced an upcoming firmware update that greatly expands the capabilities of the Redshift 6, the six-voice polysynth that launched in late 2024."
SUPERBOOTH 25: Korg Berlin phase8
video upload by Sound On Sound magazine
"Korg Berlin are showcasing the latest version of their phase8 acoustic synthesizer, which is now approaching completion and is set for release in early 2026."
SUPERBOOTH 25: OXI Instruments ONE MkII
video upload by Sound On Sound magazine
"OXI Instruments have just announced the ONE MKII which brings a whole host of new capabilities to their popular sequencer."
SUPERBOOTH 25: PWM Mantis
video upload by Sound On Sound magazine
"Paul of PWM talks us through their acquisition of the OSCar brand, an upcoming update for the Mantis, and a sneak preview of their new digital synth."
SUPERBOOTH 25: Frap Tools Magnolia
video upload by Sound On Sound magazine
"The Magnolia is the first keyboard synthesizer from Frap Tools, and sees the company bring the distinctive sound of their Eurorack modules to an eight-voice polysynth. We get a demo of the latest pre-production model."
SUPERBOOTH 25: Neuzeit Instruments Drop
video upload by Sound On Sound magazine
"Drop is a new snapshot-based MIDI controller from Neuzeit Instruments that acts as a central hub for performing electronic musicians."
Am I the Only One Who Love This Huge Synth? A Look At the Studiologic Sledge
video upload by Bay Mud
"I've got a soft spot for the Studiologic Sledge and wanted to show it off while giving my thoughts on why more people might not like it as much as I do
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Disclaimer
01:50 - What is the Sledge?
04:02 - Arp demo
04:52 - Sledge 2.0 upgrades
05:32 - Why do I like it?
06:00 - Boutique size comparison
06:47 - vs. Waldorf Blofeld
08:06 - Mixing samples with synth
10:00 - Split/layer
12:25 - What went wrong?
16:24 - My gripes
20:12 - Infinite release
21:41 - Hidden MIDI features
24:05 - Outro
25:18 - Sound demos"
Piano Tape Loop ambient w/ norns shield, OP-1 field | Call at 2025-05-12 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"A piece created with a tape loop, Norns Shield, @teenageengineering OP-1 field, and Omnisphere. Piano recorded to tape drifts into haze as it is broken apart, while minimal piano and soft harmonies surface.
Tape loop: About one minute of piano was recorded to tape. During playback it runs through the BOUNDS delay on the Norns Shield and is further treated with reverb and filtering in @strymon NIGHTSKY.
OP-1 field: A simple harmony is recorded and looped.
Ableton Live: Adds a minimal piano phrase from software synths, feedback textures, and additional processing."
RF modular dawless jam 140bpm
video upload by Radical Frequencies Modular
"Patch:
The bass is the alpha saw from dpvco and the sub oscillator form waveshaper module into rf transistor mixer and then into diode dream Vcf 5 pole low pass .
The fm bleeping melody lead comes from dpvco beta saw through the amazing Scota Vcf which a wonderful module for instant fm leads and sfx ! Of course a lot of modulations are taking place here and there ! Sequencer is the beatstep pro and the drums are from rd6 and volca sample ."
Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Adam Synths - a modular system with full recall!
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: jammin with Bastl
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: Kinlein Modular Modding System
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." Note this is the first post to feature Kinlein.
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