"Sound recorded directly from the back of the synth (No added effects / eq / reverb etc)."
"POLYGENE II is an all analog polyphonic synthesizer with two halves. One half is all-transistor class A from signal source through audio path two output, the other half is identical except it uses analog chips to generate dynamic customisable waveforms.
Inspired by the earliest polysynths of the 1970s, it is fully polyphonic (all 24 notes can be played at the same time), can be tuned to any scale or tuning, is multi-timbral and completely touch sensitive.
Touching any part of the synthesizer bridges connections in the circuitry and creates a unique sound.
"In this episode of Patch & Play, William Cas explores the Moog Minimoog Model D (2016 Reissue), a faithful recreation of Moog’s iconic monophonic synthesizer, renowned for its rich analog tone, classic three-oscillator architecture, and expressive filter—revered across genres for its warmth, power, and playability.
Patch & Play is hosted by William Cas, featuring a new setup each series of episodes. The experience itself unfolds as a meditative dialogue with the environment, exploring its unique alchemy of sounds.
"On Wednesday, 30th July 2025, we welcomed synth wizard and long-time friend of the store Chris ‘-CALC-’ Calcutt to our showroom for a masterclass on all things Sequential and Oberheim.
He provided insight into the culture and history of both companies, as well as what makes their instruments a feature in so many studios and live rigs worldwide. These iconic brands - founded by Dave Smith and Tom Oberheim, respectively - have been at the forefront of analogue synthesiser design for half a century, and they’re currently both going stronger than ever, with new desktop versions of the affordable Oberheim TEO-5 and Sequential Take 5 polysynths hitting the market. Chris spoke about both instruments’ illustrious heritage and explained just what makes each one sound so unique."
"Dive into a hypnotic sonic journey with 'Polyrhythmic Meditations,' an immersive ambient synth jam featuring the Novation Circuit Tracks, Novation Peak, and Roland J-6. This session explores vast soundscapes, evolving textures, and deep, resonant harmonies, crafted live with a focus on interweaving polyrhythmic patterns to transport you to a state of serene contemplation. Let the intricate and evolving rhythms and atmospheric pads wash over you, perfect for focus, relaxation, or simply getting lost in sound."
"I met the Beetlecrab Tempera in person at Superbooth this year and the sound (and blinking lights) had me smitten. After spending a number of weeks learning and using this extremely versatile granular instrument, I have landed upon the realization that it represents the missing piece for my live setup: part effect, part instrument, part looper, sitting at the centre of an ambient setup.
Transparency Notice:
The Tempura was provided to me by Beetlecrab Audio for the purposes of making content about it. Although I was not otherwise paid, I have been allowed to keep the instrument for myself. Beetlcrab have not been given, nor have they requested any editorial oversight to the content of this video.
00:00 What is Granular Synthesis?
01:19 Introducing Tempera
04:03 Tempera Architecture Overview
06:13 Emitter Parameters
13:15 Using Tempera as a Live Centerpiece
42:04 Final Thoughts"
"In this video, we process an iconic DX7 electric piano with a handful of the 67 new Effect Rack presets. Listen as this simple FM piano sound is transformed into rhythmic, ambient, and otherworldly textures.
"Roger Linn is an innovative engineer, designer, and musician best known for creating the LinnDrum, one of the first drum machines to use digital samples of real drums. His groundbreaking instruments helped define the sound of 1980s pop, hip-hop, and R&B, and he later co-developed the Akai MPC series, a cornerstone of modern beat-making. Linn continues to push boundaries with expressive instruments like the LinnStrument.
In this video, Roger shares a story about meeting Bob Moog at NAMM.
Synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog passed away on August 21, 2005. Throughout the month of August, we will share an informal remembrance video series, Voices for Bob, featuring musicians, technologists, innovators, and colleagues as they remember and reflect on Bob's indelible legacy.
Help us carry Bob's legacy forward to inspire future generations through the intersection of science, music, history, and innovation. Support our work by doing one (or all) of the following:
"In this video, Dylan combines Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm to experiment with a beat, showing you how to pair our Circuit grooveboxes to work together seamlessly. He talks through packs, patterns, launching scenes and organising your projects on both our Circuits. Dylan explains everything you need to know to get creative with your Novation Circuit groovebox and how to get the Tracks and Rhythm working together in sync with each other.
Chapters:
00:00 - Using packs, projects, patterns and scenes on Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm
00:57 - How to connect Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm together
01:43 - Using packs to organise on Circuit Track and on Circuit Rhythm
02:46 - Using projects as sections on Circuit Tracks and on Circuit Rhythm
04:57 - Modifying projects on the fly with Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm
07:06 - Using Circuit Track and Circuit Rhythm together in a DAWless setup
08:05 - Performing a track on Circuit Track and Circuit Rhythm"
"'Lady' by French house group Modjo was released in 2000 and comes very much from the Daft Punk/Ed Banger school of French dance music. It is (like many of Daft Punk's songs) built round the choice of a killer sample - this time 'Soup For One' from disco band Chic. Even 2nd tier Chic songs are fabulous in my book and this track plucks out the few essential seconds of the Chic track and makes a feature of them.
A shout out again to @hansotto8563 for suggesting this as a future track - sorry it took so long!
All you hear was programmed and sequenced on the Circuit Tracks and recorded straight from the audio out. This is an edit as I was running out of pattern space. I'll go back and redo it with a combination version with the Circuit Rhythm but for now I hope you enjoy this version.
Synth 1 - bass
Synth 2 - v-sync 'piano'-like patch playing chords and melody.
Drums - 909 samples and 3 edited Chic loops from 'Soup For One'"
"The Pioneer DJ TORAIZ AS-1 is a monophonic analog synthesizer with a 64-step sequencer and a variety of performance features. It's built on the analog engine of the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet-6 and includes 7 effects from that synth, plus a new digital distortion. It features two VCOs with multiple waveforms, two VCFs, and a 4-pole resonant low-pass filter. The AS-1 has a 13-key touch keyboard, OLED display, and various inputs and outputs including MIDI I/O and USB.
No external effects or processing were used; only the synthesizer's built-in effects were applied.
"This week we chat about @EricaSynths FORMANT Recreation!
More info follow Erica Synths, they are making a run of these in full kit form. so keep up to date!
A video more on the Solderthon over on the @THISMUSEUMISNOTOBSOLETE here :"
Erica Synths 24hr Build Challenge - No Sleep, All Synth!
"This synthesizer/organ was nicknamed the 'White Elephant'. It was built in Italy in 1974 by Cordovox. It combines a Thomas organ with a Moog Satellite shared on the upper manual.
The synthesizer voices play only on the upper manual, while the organ voices play on both, with organ and synth sections simultaneously available on the upper manual. The CDX-0652 also includes a batch of 9 preset synthesizer voices which don't appear on a Moog Satellite. The sonic options available are vast, with banks of switches, buttons, and sliders to shape both the combo organ and Moog circuitry. The Moog bass signal can also be accessed on the lower manual and blended with the organ, and the combo organ even has a full percussion bank.
CDX-0652
A dual-manual combo organ with a Moog Satellite grafted onto it. I understand that the Satellite had a very thin sound, nothing like the MiniMoog. It had only a single oscillator and several preset sounds, similar to other semi-preset synths like the Arp Pro Soloist and the Roland SH-2000.
Thomas bought the rights to the Satellite from Moog. The CDX-0652 was designed by Thomas in cooperation with Cordovox. A Thomas version of the Satellite (the "Synthi 1055) and the CDX-0652 were both manufactured by EME, the same outfit that made most Italian Vox organs. Thomas also marketed the Satellite under the "Orbit" name on some of their home organs.
The synthesizer voices play only on the upper manual, organ voices play on both. Organ and synth voices may be played simultaneously on the upper manual. It includes a batch of 9 preset synthesizer voices that don't appear on a Satellite. Unlike the 0642, this one seems to have all of the organ features (many of which seem identical to the 0642) available on both keyboards.
Work done: fabricated new key actuators for synth section. Fixed divider causing top synth note not to work, repaired synth signal to main output, LFO on synth, replaced TDA-470 transistor array that was causing missing footage on organ's G notes, replaced filter supply capacitors on synth and organ, cleaned all controls and key contacts, replaced missing white fader caps on synth section with Vestax caps."
Ocean Swift presents Hybrid 3 Preset Bundle, a huge expansion offering a wide range of sounds, tones and experiences reviving this classic software synthesizer.
This collection spans across 6 distinct banks featuring 900 presets, each filled with a wide variety of unique sounding melodies, effects, immersive ambiences, lush pads, basslines, drum sequences, melodic sequences and arps.
From the deep ambiances and illusive soundscapes of “Hybrid Ambience”, the rhythmic patterns of “Hybrid Flow”, to the mind bending sounds of “Electronic Dimensions” and psychedelic sounds of “Trance Legacy”. There is an entire universe of sounds and melodies to explore.
Whether you’re a bedroom producer or a seasoned sound designer, this collection is a delight to experiment with and discover. With a diverse array of styles and applications, each bank boasts its own unique personality, tone, and character.
Hybrid 3 Preset bundle is a must-have for anyone who owns AIR Hybrid 3 Synthesizer and wants to explore it further, with a unique and vast collection of sounds.
Featuring: - 926 presets - 6 Sound banks - Extensive use of Hybrid 3 Macro “Morph” controls
Price: 61% Off limited time offer until 19th August 2025, 32€ (82€ reg.)
"We finally caught up with our good old friend Peter Edwards (Casper Electronics) to talk about the Softpop SP2, which he co-created with Bastl’s co-founder Vašek Peloušek a few years ago. Peter shared some stories, insights into his design approach, and the personal touches he added to the SP2. Of course, we couldn’t let him go without a proper live set and a hands-on setup rundown.
Thanks, Peter!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Softpop Origins
03:22 Inventing with Bastl
04:50 Softpop's design philosophy
06:36 Softpop's character
07:08 Peter's Setup rundown
11:40 Peter's performance part 1
16:11 What's up with the Orb?
17:39 Peter's performance part 2
23: 06 Alright!"
"Just how close is the Roland System-8 to the classic *Jupiter-8 * - I'm finally able to take a look at them side by side.
The System 8 uses Roland's ACB technology - analog circuit behaviour - it's component level modelling that creates the sounds based on what the voltages electrons would be doing bouncing around those old circuits. It's the same as used in the Boutique JP8 and in the Roland Cloud VST plugins. ... so if you've got either of those this shows how they all stack up versus the real thing.
0:00 Demo Track
1:00 About the System 8
5:07 Pacific 8
5:38 Matching Patches
11:21 Oscillators
15:25 Circuit Mod/Detune/Slop
18:11 Binaural Demo 16 Voices of Jupiter
19:32 Sync
20:43 Filters
28:02 An Interesting Thing
29:45 A bit on the LFO
31:29 And... what do I think?"
"🎆 Obscure Atmos is a collection of 50 presets for the U-He Hive 2 virtual synthesizer. It features 5 drones, 17 pads, 11 strings, and 17 textures. The soundset is inspired by dark sci-fi soundtracks, dystopian films, thrillers, games, and dystopian novels.
🧿 Each sound in this collection has a cohesive style, blending noise, distortion, and vintage tape emulation, striking a balance between experimental elements and playable, accessible sounds. The pack includes atonal sounds, drones, and textures perfect for creating tension and suspense. The core of the collection consists of atmospheric sounds, ranging from soft, expansive, and lush to bright, shimmering, distorted, orchestral, vintage, and more.
🎛 All patches are performance-ready, with velocity sensitivity and ModWheel assignments mapped for expressive control. The ModWheel introduces additional modulations — such as brightness, tonal shifts, or dynamic movement — offering creative flexibility for both studio production and live performance.
🎆 The bank covers a wide range of timbral colors: dark, noisy, lo-fi, retro, romantic, melancholic, nostalgic, soundscapes, atmospheric, detuned, cold, distant, dull, massive, epic, bright, orchestral, distorted, metallic, tense, atonal, non-harmonic, FX-like, evolving, and sweeping.
🧬 These presets are versatile and can be used in any genre where a dark atmosphere is essential, such as techno, ambient, IDM, industrial, drum and bass, and others. This collection is also an invaluable resource for soundtrack composers, game developers, audiobook producers, video creators, advertisers, and social media content creators.
"This original black and gold Shared System by Make Noise was a recent trade-in from a very respectable customer. Each module has been thoroughly inspected and is in excellent condition. Includes necessary PSU
The Black & Gold Shared System was Make Noise's flagship Eurorack synthesizer system.
Black & Gold Shared System Features
Make Noise Shared System in Black & Gold as used by founder Tony Rolando New School Multidimensional Sequencing: René 2018 Human/ Expression Control: Pressure Points Dual Analog Oscillator: DPO Voltage Controlled Pitch Shifting and Echo: Echophon Dual Analog Control Voltage generator: Maths Complex Random Voltage Generator: Wogglebug Dual Low Pass Gate: Optomix Balanced Modulation: modDemix Voltage Controlled DSP (Digital Signal Processing): Morphagene modeless, continuously variable voltage controlled reverb: Erbe-Verb 7U case w/ power supply and AC Adapter, Ready to Play Ships with 30 Ad Infinitum patch cables Free blanking panels as appropriate Comes with Lid, Highly portable, Meets requirements for carry-on luggage"
"The System 700 was Roland’s answer to the Moog Modular: it offers similar muscle combined with the very best of 70s Japanese design, engineering, build quality and synth expertise.
For Sale is the lab unit containing: three oscillators, noise generator, ring modulator, VCF, VCA, LFO , dual envelope generators, sample and hold module, and mixer.
Also included is the keyboard controller module and connecting cable.
The synth sounds FANTASTIC but case has minor blemishes and scratches (as per listing photos) as to be expected from a unit dating to the late 70s. Cap missing off the power button.
1st Sonic Six: "The Moog Sonic Six is a rare, portable analog synthesizer with classic Moog tone and ladder filter, featuring dual VCOs, sample-and-hold, ring modulation, and a built-in speaker—all housed in a rugged suitcase-style design perfect for studio or stage. Its unique sound-shaping capabilities including X/Y modulation, and vintage character make it a prized collector’s piece and a powerful tool for experimental or classic analog synthesis. While this synthesizer is often offered by sellers at a "high on crack" price, I am pleased to offer this one for less than half of what some delusional synth dealers are trying to get for it.
The synthesizer is in good condition, but the original "Moog" logo sticker on the outside was peeled off. The power switch does not illuminate when the synthesizer is powered on. The synthesizer uses a standard IEC power cord, and one will be included. Please see photos.
This Moog Sonic Six has been serviced by Synthchaser in August 2025. Work done included:
Cleaned switches, pots and sliders
Refurbished keybed - new bushings, cleaned bus bars & contacts
Tuned & Calibrated Synthesizer"
2nd Sonic Six:
"This vintage Moog Sonic Six Suitcase Analog Synthesizer powers on and makes sound, but is being offered as-is at a discount due to cosmetic and functional issues. The A, X, and Y oscillators and the Moog Ladder filter appear to be working. This can be a great opportunity for someone willing to put a little work in to get this rare synthesizer below market. The synth is being sold as-is for parts or repair, with no returns.
Please see this video showing the functional status of the synthesizer. : [video above]
Issues I noticed (you may find other issues, but the synthesizer is still being sold as-is with no returns):
Cosmetic: A power cord has been hardwired to this unit in place of the power inlet. The exterior of the case is in rough looking condition and some screws are missing and things feel loose. The synthesizer is missing all knobs and switch caps. Some of the keys are stained. 2 rubber feet are missing, so the case needs something behind it to stay open when in use.
Functional: Oscillator B appears to be dead. The ring modulator appears to not be working (perhaps due to oscillator B not working, ring mod was not tested with external input). Key contacts are dirty and not working well, bushings need to be replaced. The contour generator appears to be broken. The Contour/Pitch Control pot for the filter was replaced with a pot that doesn't extend fully through the panel, so you can't use it. Pots, sliders and switches need cleaning. Calibration needed."
"This Emulator II has been lovingly refurbished and brought back from the Dead (quite literally!)
This particular unit has a storied alleged past that I would implore you to read up on the Mystery Circuits webpage.
I purchased this off eBay about 7 years ago in non-working condition from a seller who had bought it locally from an estate sale in California some years before. I had missed the chance to buy one while they were still somewhat affordable, and this was my chance to get my hands on one. There were a couple of low quality photos included in the listing, but from what I saw it was an Emulator II unit being sold for parts/non-working that I thought there might be a possible chance we could get it up and working again.
I received the unit and it absolutely had seen better days. There was partially disintegrated black foam from a touring case scattered in openings, it was missing it's floppy drive. That's when I notice a Dead Head sticker on the back of the unit. My immediate reaction was to remove it, as my synth heroes all played these: Depeche, Pet Shop, New Order, etc. Why would anyone associate an Emulator sampler with the Grateful Dead? Before I proceeded to remove the sticker I did a quick online search. Faamous Emulator II players...Brent Mydland of the Grateful Dead!? And there was a photo...NO WAY! I stared at that photo, it was awfully close. The sticker placement, the serial number placement. This is way too close of a resemblance. Long story short my tech Mike Walters out of Chapel Hill NC reached out to the Dead's synth tech and did as much research as we could. The conclusion was ultimately inconclusive with a wink wink from Bob and the rest of the Dead crew.
Fast forward to 2021 and there is an auction for Dead memorabilia and instruments. Brent's Stage Used Emulator II is now up for auction. This should dispel any questions, we must not have the unit. But wait! After closer examination- there's some odd sticker placements and the serial number and FCC sticker are considerably further away then the photos of Brent playing his stage used Emulator. My working opinion is the auctioned off unit was likely a backup unit.
Modernized and retrofitted with a SD floppy emulator and new LCD backlight. We kept the original overlay (which is starting to peel in flake in certain areas) but can include a replacement overlay if you so desire. The outer casing has seen life outside of a studio and does show some wear."
"Estate sale, purchase from the family of the original owner
Very nice cosmetic condition. This was a well-kept, and highly appreciated unit by the original owner.
I am not a Synth player, but I have plugged the unit it, and tested it out. The keys, knobs, lights ect, and appear to react to adjustment/manipulation. But I cannot say for certain if all components function as intended.
I would advise having this Synth gone over by a skilled tech on arrival. There is no such tech in my area, so I will leave that to the new buyer."
"This baby has had a full overhaul.
Completely recapped from start to end, not just the electrolytics but all the tropical fish caps too as they were starting to crack with age.
Keyboard has been completely re-bushed, new battery installed, swathes of old logic ICs replaced (everything socketed)
This was a 6 voice model, but has been fitted with an additional 2 voice cards from RosenSound to make it a full 8 Voice.
Fabulous Encore electronics MIDI kit is installed.
ORIGINAL Service manual AND USER Manual included.
Every single aspect of this timeless classic has been gone over, she's a beauty.
I'm happy to provide a video demonstration or answer any questions you may have.
This one will also inadvertently help out the community forever more..
During the restoration, it was displaying some janky weirdness that we couldn't get our head around for months. (turned out to just be bit rot in the eprom)
We had been searching for the original diagnostic eprom for a long time and never found it, but the awesome Bob Grieb of Tauntek worked with us and he actually wrote an entire test suite to replicate the diagnostic software from scratch. He's now made that free to the public also!
just search Tauntek up on the web to find it.
I truly believe you won't find a better OB-X on the market today."
A free-tempo soundscape where slow-moving synth pads flow beneath taped piano phrases, birdsong and processed radio hiss.
@MoogSynthesizers Moog One – plays the pad harmonies.
@NordKeyboards Nord Lead – performs improvised phrases, drenched in delay from a Specular Tempus.
Cassettes – two portable decks replay field-recorded ambience and a one-minute piano loop.
@KOMAelektronik Field Kit – acts as the mixer, taking the cassette signals plus its own AM/FM radio. The AUX send feeds a @KORG_INC monotron DELAY for extra filtered echoes."
