Creating Sounds on Oberheim Style Synths/Plugins // OB-X8 Tutorial

video upload by Starsky Carr

https://www.patreon.com/starskycarr

Update: new video due to "COPYRIGHT CLAIM on a section of this... Paul Alexander track Raar at 31:19 minutes?!!! Never heard of him or the track. This can be soooo frustrating. What a shambles the whole copyright nonsense can be. I've disputed, but its upto the claimant to decide if they keep my money!!! Its actually chords from another one of my old tracks, so maybe I should put in a counter claim..."

"The fundamentals of programming any Oberheim style synths or plugins. And if you've got an Oberheim OB-X8 and want more patches... you've found the right place too!! Obvs it works for any subtractive synth as well.

I run through how to create basses, from simple and effective to massive and dirty devils.. lush and beautiful pads, sync leads and basses as well as big unison sounds and huge sweeps. If you watch this you'll be able to tweak presets to your liking, or start from an initial patch.

At almost 2 hours its by far my longest demo ever!! And it will gove you all the tools you need for a head start on any subtractive synth"

0:00 Overview
4:37 Back to Bass...ics
12:37 Rich Dual VCO tones
17:12 P to the W to the M
19:37 Intervals for Instant Harmonics
24:19 Mono Modes for Bass and Leads
30:23 Let's Make Some Pads
36:02 A bit about Brass
37:09 Triangles for Sweetness
38:30 PWM Pads
41:18 BIG BOLD UNISON
27:07 Release the SYNC!!
50:09 Double Patches...2 for 1!!
59:22 THE DEMO SOUNDS - Unison
1:05:18 Intervals
1:11:40 Pads
1:22:28 Basses
1:27:35 Polys and Plucks
1:32:29 Arps
1:37:50 Sync
1:42:00 Doubles

06.01.2025 Trans-Europe Express - Take 1

video upload by batchas

"Allez ! Un petit tour en train pour le fun.
Can't of course beat the original 'Trans-Europe Express' masterpiece by Kraftwerk, but it won't stop me to have some fun playing with all these beautiful machines.
One take. Direct out to stereo."

Roland D-50

video upload by rimela

"Multitrack recording of the Roland D-50. All sounds are made with the D-50, drums and synth bass from 5U modular.
Very special thanks to Jair for lending me his D-50 and PG-1000 programmer.
Patches are available here: https://payhip.com/b/IQuKN"

JV-1080 Asia Expansion and Oxi One MkII Ambient

video upload by Alec Sea

"Brief home footage of a haunting poly sequence on the Oxi One MkII using the repetition engine. Sound is from the Roland JV-1080 Asia expansion board. Reverb is the UAFX Golden in 224 Hall mode."

NINA SESSIONS featuring THE NIGHT TERRORS

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

The Night Terrors are a Melbourne-based electronic music duo consisting of Miles Brown and Sarah Lim. Often billed as 'Australian Electro Goth Legends', The Night Terrors recently released their fourth album titled 'Hypnotica - Composition for Theremin and Electronic Music Synthesizer' featuring Miles on Theremin, Synthesizer and Programming, and Sarah on Synthesizer. For this recording we asked Miles and Sarah to choose two compositions from the new album to perform using two NINAs, and of course Miles' Moog Theremin.

In the two songs featured here Miles uses NINA's 12 voice 4-part Multi-timbral ability to control three layers via DAW and one layer via Keyboard controller (Novation SL61). Throughout the performance Miles is using DAW automation to Morph the A/B patches of each layer. Sarah controls the second NINA with her trusted Korg Krome EX 73, using multi-timbral splits and layers. The Theremin is doing it's own thing - not connected to NINA or any other devices. To get that 'hypnotic vintage horror synth' feel, Miles and Sarah created their own NINA presets as well as using original factory presets. With the exception of the Theremin and some percussion, all sounds are generated by the two NINAs used during the recording. Watch the full performance now"

NINA SESSIONS featuring THE NIGHT TERRORS

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

Previously featured here.

That sound

video upload by Luca Longobardi

Prophet VS 🎹

video upload by RetroSound

“AnXtra PULSE” Sound Library for Montage M & Montage E.S.P Plug-In

video upload by Manuele Montesanti

"AnXtra "Pulse" is the second signature sound library by Manuele Montesanti, aka Drift-Lab (Official Sound Designer for Yamaha Corporation). This sound library features 10 brand-new performances, fully programmed using the AN-X Analog Modeling engine. Each performance includes 5 different scenes, offering maximum dynamic control and expressiveness for every sound. The sound library is compatible with Montage M and the Montage M E.S.P Plug-in.

Buy AnXtra 👇👇👇
https://manuelemontesanti.com/product..."

LD3 VCF16 Dual Ladder Filter

video upload by gotharman

"Playing with the Dual Ladder Filter, which will very soon be available for LD3 and Tiny LD. Granulated drums are added later in the video."

www.gotharman.dk

Yamaha DX11 synth bass

video upload by Collector Current

"Exploring simple synth bass sounds on the Yamaha DX11 (the keyboard version of the TX81Z). FM does not have to be hard!

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com"

Nightmare ambience 3

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"This is how my nightmare sound like, quick patch on my modular system and Plinky

Lonely note are nlc fmop to waveshaper, to LPG to doppio for final drive
all this into typhoon for a glitch voice
Plinky is the poly and transpose all voices. plinky accelerometer mapped to wavetable.
Sub is nlc fmop to tube vca with feedback to resoant EQ, all this in to ruina versio and ikary for 'high noise'
All this mixed by jumble henge and process with polydactil versio and bib for the effect

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)
Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

Voxglitch Autobreak Patch

video upload by 4ms Company

VCV New Modules \ June 2025

video upload by Omri Cohen

"You can find these patches, along with many others, available on my Patreon page - / 130073915
Here you can find the document of tips and tricks - / 119073839

00:00 - Introduction
Octa - 00:05
Word Generator - 04:21
Logical Audio - 06:37
Venom - 09:17
Cella and JW - 14:02"

Korg 03R/W AI Synthesis Module SN 001312

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UDO Super 6 Polyphonic Hybrid Keyboard Synthesizer SN S612415

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CLAVIA NORD Electro 3 HP 73 in Custom Wood Veneer Finish

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"Used Nord electro 3 hp. 73 key waterfall weighted. Good keyboard, reliable. Custom finish job with stick on wood veneer finish."

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Switchtrix Synthe A

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"This rare gem is the closest you can get to a 'real' Synthe A but it has an awesome matrix which allows you to store patches. This is RAW. This comes with a lid for easy travel."

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Roland Jupiter 8 & TR-808 Canvas Artwork by Vintage Voltage

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"Jupiter 8 Stretched Matte Canvas Artwork by Vintage Voltage (Roland JP-8 Classic Synthesizer Japan)

The legendary Roland Jupiter 8 keyboard (aka JP-8) is one of the most iconic and sought after synthesisers of all time. It continues to be revered not only for its historical significance in music but also for its enduring sonic capabilities."

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"TR-808 Stretched Matte Canvas Artwork by Vintage Voltage (Roland 808 Rhythm Composer Drum Machine)

The Roland TR-808 analog drum machine, introduced in 1980, is a seminal electronic musical instrument. With only around 12,000 units produced in its two-year run, its profound influence on popular music culture is undeniable. The 808's distinctive sounds, including deep bass drums and crisp snares, have become foundational in genres like hip-hop and electronic music, cementing its status as an iconic tool for musicians."

"Each matte canvas comes with back hanging already included for convenient placement. The frame is made with profile radiata pine that is ethically sourced from renewable forests.

Small 16" x 12" (40cm x 30cm)

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Depth all sizes 1.25" (3.17cm)

Materials: cotton and polyester composite (canvas), pine wood (frame)

Back hanging included and soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support

Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests

*Please note* : Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)

MusicMerch.Me is a new clothing and merch store dedicated to musicians, producers and synthesists. Exclusive home to Vintage Voltage, a brand focused on legendary electronic musical instruments such as synthesizers and drum machines."

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Roland Jupiter 8 8-voice DCB Analog Synthesizer

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Hermod+ and xp32 goes Braindance

video upload by Stazma

"Finaly managed to shoot a proper thing with the amazing Hermod+ & xp32 combo, by Squarp Instruments. Those two together are an incredible powerhouse of sequencing with many sequencing effects usualy only found in DAW. As it's often called a modular brain I went for something proper braindancy in the vein of my Repeat Eater side project (Analord tribute band you said?).
ALL the sequencing is done from Hermod+, as well as some modulations."

"Other modules used:
Rample by Squarp Intruments on the 808 drums (my own CC808 kit you get on Concrete Collage Bandcamp for free).
x2 810 by System80 on bass & lead
Algo by RYK Modular on FM bass / lead
Envy Machine by RYK for ADSR
Befaco Pico VCF on FM Percussions
x2 Mixswitch from Klavis for mixing
Instruo Seashell on arp"

Creating a New Patch with the Waldorf Iridium Core

video upload by mutech.media.australia

"m-tech's Phil Tucker explores building a custom patch from scratch using the Waldorf Iridium Core. Nothing beats the satisfaction of building your own sound, but these days it's far too easy to just pick one from the list! The Iridum Core is a powerful synth with fantastic features – in this video Phil explores building a sound from a basic sine wave to a juicy pad, saving it, and then finding it again later in the library!"

Making of - Olimpíadas do Joly

2nd video added to this post.

Shibasaki MOD - Tokyo set song #2

video upload by Arman Bohn

"My synths and device can be found here:
www.distropolisgoods.com

A version of song #2 from my set at Shibasaki MOD in Tokyo, April, 2025.

The Phantasmal Force is sending MIDI clock to the RK-006, which syncs everything.

It starts with GREAT CONJUNCTION playing the motif from the end of song #1, and then I bring in two more sequences (all of which are playing the internal YM2413 FM synth).

The M8 provides some basic percussion, and a bass drone.

The PF is also sending CC LFO messages to GREAT CONJUNCTION to modulate some of the FM parameters for the first sequence.

The Prismatic Spray MKii protoype held together for the show. I use the second half of the song to explore a bytebeat algorithm in stereo.

This song continues the same meter, root and scale as song #1 ... it is basically song 1A.

My guiding principle was - start at A# in 4/4. For each following song, add a beat and move up a half-step chromatically."

Kodamo Mask1 - Let's ping the filter to make pretty sounds

video upload by j bowman

"Discover the power of the Kodamo Mask1 in this sound design deep dive! In this video, 'Kodamo Mask1 – Let's Ping the Filter and Make Lovely Sounds', we explore the stunning capabilities of this unique virtual analogue synthesizer. Learn how to use self-resonant filters for ambient textures, and get inspired by creative techniques like filter pinging, shaping sound with bitmask-based subtractive synthesis, and pushing the Mask1's engine to its sonic limits.

Whether you're already a proud owner of the Kodamo Mask1, or researching synths that offer complex, expressive sound design features, this video is packed with synth tutorials, ambient sound design tips, and creative modulation ideas. We’ll experiment with filter resonance on this bitmask wave shaping powerhouse, and show how to extract beautiful, otherworldly tones from a synth built for exploration."