Covalence

video upload by davidryle

"Large format 5U modular synthesizer with the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave.
Two passes. The first was the modular synth, and the second was the played lines on the keyboard. All sounds except the melodic part was recorded in real time from the modular.
Two Matrix Algorithmic Composer modules from Synthetic Sound Labs were used for the moving lines throughout. These were fed to a pair of SSL/Ian Fritz Thru-Zero oscillators. The outputs were mixed straight and also split to an Encore Electronics Frequency Shifter, MOTM 440 Filter and heavily modulated 73B Modcan Dual Delay. Further processing with the Empress reverb and the Dove Audio D501 filter.
The bass notes were generated by the STG Soundlabs Voltage Mini Store to a pair of STG Oscillators and a Dove Audio WF. The filters included the MegaOhmAudio MA20 and the Frequency Central System X LPF.
A Q960 sent the arpeggio sweep voltage to an SSL VCO through a Behringer DD400 digital delay.
A Ring Modulator patch on the Q169 Qxcillator ++ from Synthesizers.com was directed through an Oakley Sound Diode Super Ladder filter then through an SSL Digital Delay.
The S&H sounding patch was not a sample & hold at all. It was a combination of a Q960, West Coast Random Source, MosLab 901/904A and a MegaOhmAudio CdS through an Oakley VC State Variable Filter."

Shibasaki MOD - Tokyo set song #6

video upload by Arman Bohn

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

Song #6 from my set at Shibasaki MOD in Tokyo, April, 2025.

Droning ...

The Dirtywave M8 is playing randomized, droning chords.

The Prismatic Spray MKii is providing some heavily filtered, low end chaos via two bytebeat algorithms (one left/one right).

I'm using the Phantasmal Force Micro MIDI controller as a "keyboard" to play and hold single notes on the MT32-pi (which is running a soundfont set to a electric piano instrument).

All of this is routed through the NTS-3 for some reverb."

Shibasaki MOD - Tokyo set song #5

video upload by Arman Bohn

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

Song #5 from my set at Shibasaki MOD in Tokyo, April, 2025.

A short interlude.

The Phantasmal Force is sending four generative sequences to the MT-32 pi, triggering some sound fonts. It is also sending multiple CC LFOs to the NTS-3 to modulate the delay settings - creating a warbly "underwater" feel.

The Prismatic Spray MKii is droning on a nice spiral visual.

I'm playing GREAT CONJUNCTION with the Phantasmal Force as well - using a button in NOTE MODE and turning the knob to play notes within Mixolydian/C."

Evoke Sound Exploration #04 [Your Acoustronic Sound. Your Way.]

video upload by SONICWARE

"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke"

Cruise along beautiful Route 52 in San Diego with original music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We cruise along California Highway 52, a beautiful freeway that traverses the rolling hills of northern San Diego. We start in the town of Santee and take 52 all the way to its western end in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, continuing on La Jolla Parkway. Along the way, we cross several of the regions north-south freeways.

Original soundtrack composed and performed by Amanda Chaudhary, who played and/or hand-edited each part live. Instruments used include:

Cherry Audio ODC 2800, Solovox, KR-55C, Stardust 201
Arturia Piano V, Pure Lo-Fi, CMI V, Wurli V, Pigments
AudioModeling SWAM Flute and Alto Flute
BFD3 drums, with Bill Cobham drum kit from the Ken Scott Collection
EastWest Fab Four and Stormdrum 3
Stylophone Gen R-8
Buchla 158 Red Panel
E-350 Morphing Terrarium
Strymon Magneto

The building at the end of the video is the Geisel Library at the University of California, San Diego, near La Jolla. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geisel_...

00:00 Introduction
00:11 Start of CA 52 at CA 67 in Santee
02:22 The scenic drive through Mission Trails Regional Park
04:36 Cross more of San Diego's major freeways (including CA 163)
07:19 Hitting a bit of traffic approaching I-5
08:13 CA 52 ends and La Jolla Parkway begins


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Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth
Patreon: / catsynth

My Head's About to Explode! // OB-6 vs TEO-5

video upload by Starsky Carr

"More choices.. too many choices? So many great synths from the Sequential/Oberheim folks alone. Now I've finally got the Oberheim OB6 and TEO-5 together and loads of you have asked if I've ever demo'd them both and which one would I choose... here's an in-depth look at the differences.

The TEO-5 has a more modern and flexible approach, whereas the OB-6 gives more of the vintage experience. Full mod matrix vs Poly-Mod style section should give a good idea of what I'm talking about. But other additions to the TEO-5 like DADSR and loop-able envelopes, LFO skew, LFO retigger, all give a more comprehensive sound design tool.

Sonically they are very close. The OB-6 is a brighter, the TEO-5 has more resonance if you want it. The FX on the TEO-5 also outstrip the OB-6. SO on paper it's a no brainer... the TEO-5 specs win the day. BUT what are they like to use, and which. would you pick if you had the choice?"

0:00 Intro track - 2xOberheim in an 80s frame of mind
2:50 Main Differences - Interface and Functions
6:20 X-Mod/FM
8:07 Effects - Modulatable and Modern
12:40 Oscillators - Discrete vs SSI2130
17:31 Filters - Super Similar

Novation Peak | Elektron Octatrack MKII | Oxi One | Dark ambient electronic, live looping.

video upload by Onyx track

You think Novation Mininova is a toy? Preset Transmission #2

video upload by Krzysztof Steplowski

"🎹 Direct sound from Novation Mininova | No post-processing | No external FX | Just one patch

🎹 In the 'Preset Transmission' series I want to focus on one selected preset from those I've created. In this episode I chose the "Late Yoga" preset from my soundbank for the Novation Mininova.

👉 You can download the soundbank here: https://synth-patches.com/novation-mi...

🎹 'Late Yoga' is a good example of the Novation Mininova's capabilities when it comes to sound shaping and preset building. I'm a huge fan of this little synthesizer – its engine is incredibly versatile, a prime example of how good a digital cheap synthesizer can sound. What's more, buying this affordable instrument you also get a VST, which you can use to create presets and use the instrument in your DAW.

🎹 While playing, I use pre-configured performance buttons, the mod wheel (to which I've assigned several different parameters), the cutoff filter, and (at the end) the effects feedback function. All of these allow me to build a versatile ambient jam based solely on a single preset.

⭐ Have fun! ⭐

I try to make a living from my passion for sound design. I am not sponsored by any syntht manufacturer. I encourage you to follow me on social media - it will help me develop my passion and motivation to create new soundsets. Thank you!"

Looking At Italian Synthesizers You Have NEVER Heard Of - Some only one in existence.

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

Follow-up to this post.

"This week We were lucky enough to spend the whole week at ‪@museodelsynthmarchigiano1717‬ Lots of videos and things to come! ‪@Hainbach‬ behind the camera!
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i have a video on the Crumar spirit already up on patreon here :-
/ look-at-crumar-133890428
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if you haven't seen the link at the top to the museums youtube channel here is the website :-
https://www.museodelsynth.org/"

Also see A visit to the Marche Synth Museum

Check out the labels below for additional posts.

Clockwork PI, ESI XSynth - when these work together, it's awesome (lots of sound examples)

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"The ClockworkPI u console is a so-called Cyberdeck (think oversized Blackberry) powerful enough to run DAWs. The ESI XSynth is a digital synthesizer that registers both as an audio interface and as a MIDI keyboard. Now this should be the perfect match, right? Table of contents:

00:00 sound example
00:05 hi
00:20 what on earth is this
01:19 what is the XSynth?
02:07 hello linux
03:13 patch examples: A001 XSynthGo (Poly AT demo)
03:37 A006 LoFiPicks
03:54 A008 Fatness
04:13 A009 Whales
04:26 A015 On Clouds
04:47 A028 7Flower
05:42 A074 Pianism
06:05 A102 LeGrand
06:45 B060 EP Pad
07:18 B075 RevPad
07:48 some patches I made: C001 Nostalgia
08:40 C002 David
09:07 C003 Warm Pad
09:42 C004 Chaos
10:00 C005 TR909L
10:14 XSynth Architecture: Creating a patch with FM, PWM and Ring Modulation, Mod Matrix, Effects, ...
15:25 Layering tracks on the ClockworkPi to create this track (XSynth only)
17:16 some thoughts on this setup
18:35 bye, subscribe, support

Links:
ClockworkPI https://www.clockworkpi.com/home-ucon...
Clockwork OS https://wiki.clockworkpi.com/ClockworkOS
Reaper https://www.reaper.fm/

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NED SYNCLAVIER VPK/PSMT RACK/PERICOM MONITOR - Handmade Miniature 1/6 scale.

video upload by Ronaldo Lopes Teixeira ROLT

Feedback on Ursa Major Stargate 323 & Dynacord VRS 23

video upload by Valmont

"Ursa Major Stargate 323 (1983) / Dynacord Vertical Reverberation System 23 (1979) interlinked : each reverb processor feeds into the other, creating a self-generating feedback loop. The strange thing about this patch is that instead of producing a typical howling feedback (like a BBD analog delay might), the reverbs are excited by their intrinsic noise, resonating in modal patterns that lead to the formation of colorful sonic clouds - aka clusters! The Dynacord (in stereo reverb mode) introduces some self-feedback, but not enough to auto-oscillate. Its output goes through the console’s EQ and is partially routed into the Ursa Major. That reverb signal is then returned to the console, EQ’ed again, and partially sent to the VRS via a second aux send. The VRS is also routed to the master bus, which is what we're hearing here.
Tweaking the feedback levels and delay times on the VRS shapes the overall feedback tone. Same with the Ursa - its dry/wet mix, predelay, decay time, and LF/HF decay crossovers all play a role in sculpting the sound.

Altogether, this setup produces evolving tonal textures that are highly sensitive to real-time parameter changes. Kind of reminds me of those cheap 1970s sci-fi soundtracks x)

(sorry for the autofocus, I forgot to disable it)

Instagram : / valmont_naudin"

MEGA Roland System 700 Modular Analog Synthesizer SN 630086

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via this Reverb listing

"The Bonfires Vintage is thrilled to offer Voltron! -A once in a lifetime complete Roland system 700 modular synthesizer, meticulously serviced and restored, in absolutely gorgeous playing condition.

Regarded as perhaps the finest analog synthesizer ever designed, only 40 of these miraculous systems were ever produced, and I think Hans Zimmer owns 39.

Please check out the video below of this actual synth in action!

Main Console:

OSC 702a, OSC 702b, OSC 702c

Noise/ ring mod 708, VCF 703e, VCF 703B,

VCA 704a, VCA 704b, Stereo output 711a,

Monitor 712a, LFO 706a, LFO 706b,

S&H 709a, AMP 707a, dual ADSR 705a,

MIX 716a, MULT 710a, PSU 718a.

Block 5:

VCF 703f, VCA 703c, 3x VCA 704c,

Gate Delay 713a, 2x Dual ADSR 705a,

MULT 710a

Block 4:

3x VCO 702d, 3x VCO 702e, MIX 716a,

MULT 710a, LFO 706b, S&H 709b,

DUAL ADSR 705a.

Block 7:

MULT 710b, SWITCH 723a,

DUAL PHASE 720b, DUAL DELAY 721a

Block 6:

IF1 714b, VCA 704c MULTIMODE VCF/ MIXER 715a

Keyboard Controller: 701a.

Each module has been cleaned, calibrated, and recapped as necessary for optimum performance. The connectors have all been upgraded to locking DE9 with hi spec 80c 300v rated cabling for all modules. The system also comes with a dedicated test jig for module repairs."

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EML ElectroComp 101 – Vintage Duophonic Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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via this eBay listing

"From rags to riches....

The short video [at the listing] shows the starting condition of this wonderful Electrocomp EML-101 synthesizer.

We commissioned the super talented Wes Curry of Curry Cases to create this absolutely gorgeous solid walnut enclosure with all new hardware and high quality soft brown leather carrying handle.

Inside, this has had much restorative work, switches and pots have all been deep cleaned, power supply fully rebuilt and all electrolytic capacitors replaced and various other repairs to bring the synth back to 100%

The Pratt-Read keyboard has been completely stripped and rebuilt with all new key bushings. Key caps have all been treated with 'retrobrite' to bring them back to white. (Some were also replaced) the result being a good looking keybed that plays like new again.

This two piece synth clasps together to be portable, but when opening, the bottom clasps then clip back into the lid so that it becomes a desktop arrangement. with the cable extended you can also mount the two pieces upto about 3 feet apart."

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1973 Electronic Music Laboratories EML-500 & EML-101 Synthesizer Advertisements

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EML-101 via this eBay listing

"This listing is for a vintage paper advertisement. This is a 1973 ad for a Electronic Music Laboratories EML-101 Portable Synthesizer! The size of the ad is approximately 6.5x8inches. The caption for this ad is 'The best Portable synthesizer in the world' The ad is in good overall condition, with some light wear. This vintage ad would look great framed and displayed! Add it to your collection today!"

EML-500 below via this eBay listing

"This listing is for a vintage paper advertisement. This is a 1974 ad for a Electronic Music Laboratories EML 500 Synthesizer! The size of the ad is approximately 6x6.5inches. The caption for this ad is 'The fastest real synthesizer you can buy' The ad is in good overall condition, with some light wear. This vintage ad would look great framed and displayed! Add it to your collection today!"

EDP Wasp Analog Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

"1978 EDP Wasp analogue synthesiser.

A particularly nice example of this increasingly rare synth. It's in great cosmetic shape with only a few minor age related marks on the casing.

Has just been fully serviced for sale. Comes complete with the original power supply."

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Novation Drum Station - 808 909 clone + Din Sync

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via this Reverb listing

Check out the recent demo of a yellow accent one recently posted here.

"Perfectly working Drumstation - orange colorway - the first 808/909 clone! Very versatile, expansive midi control, 6 individual outs plus stereo mix, Din sync out (!)

The only difference in the versions is colorway and packaging; all drum stations are the same inside.

We don't see these often - Great box at a great price. Process those puppies!"

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Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309

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via this Reverb listing

"Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309. Comes with original Power Supply.

Polyphony - 17 voices

Multitimbral - 5 parts

Sequencer - 100 Preset 'motifs', 100 User 'motifs'

Songs - 16 songs

Patterns - 100 patterns (64 bars max.)

Keyboard - 12 Pattern-Pad keys

Memory - 64 Kicks, 64 snares, 64 hi-hats, 128 Bass-lead, 10 percussion sets

Control - MIDI

Date Produced - 1996"

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Roland AIRA TB-3 SN 83J3041 w/ Original Box

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via this eBay listing

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Teenage Engineering OP-XY // Groovebox Duties

video upload by Dexba

"It seems like using a groovebox for its intended purpose leads to better results than trying to ignore the metronome and get lost in arpeggiators and voices. Who would have guessed 😌
Anyway, I suck at this genre, I was mostly proud of the bassline and my 'discovery'!"

A few things // Malevolent, Peak, Sirin & MPC

video upload by Ehsan Gelsi

Music: http://ehsangelsi.bandcamp.com/

Chromaplane Mixtape #2

video upload by Passepartout Duo

0:00 - Cycles
0:58 - Dragging
2:09 - Detune

"We are exploring the Chromaplane one idea at a time in this series of short musical vignettes.

More about the Chromaplane: https://chromaplane.co/
More about us: https://www.passepartoutduo.com/"

Beats IDM w/ EP-133 K.O.II : Broken Clouds 2025-07-13 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece built with the ‪@teenageengineering‬ EP-133 K.O. II, YAMAHA MU15, ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Nord Lead, and MOTIF-RACK ES—IDM/electronica driven by glitched beats and richly modulated synths.

Beats: Glitch samples( https://store.atnr.net/downloads/data... ) loaded into the EP-133 K.O. II are combined with an Ableton Drum Rack.

MU15: A marimba patch is run through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY for a lo-fi edge.

Nord Lead: A sequenced melody is modulated, with its output sent through a ‪@gfisys‬ Specular Tempus for reverb.

Strings: Supplied by the MOTIF-RACK ES.

Bass line: Performed on a Moog Grandmother."