MATRIXSYNTH: Sunday, September 28, 2025

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Sequential Trigon 6 "SM Analog Plucks"

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

Sound created by: ‪@scottmcauleysounds‬ https://www.orano.co.uk/shop

12:01 in Scott's video here.

PlantsSystem-HyperGlitchMix

video upload by plantssystem

"PlantsSystem latest track, 'HyperGlitchMix' is an experimental piece that breaks down sound into pieces and then reconstructs the fragmented sound particles in a new order. The rhythm breaks down into fragments before recombining, and electronic noise and distorted effects fly around unpredictably. This futuristic and aggressive glitch soundscape gives the impression of a new musical organism being born from the remains of data. The intricate structural beauty that emerges from the chaos is a sound art unique to PlantsSystem.
#hyperglitch #plugdata"

TONTO Mark Jenkins in Canada with Margouleff and Cecil's legendary Moog Modular analog synthesizer

video upload by Mark Jenkins

"MARK JENKINS with Robert Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil's legendary Moog Modular analog synthesizer system T.O.N.T.O. as used by Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott-Heron, Steve Hillage and many more, and seen in Brian DePalma's movie 'Phantom Of The Paradise'..

Impressions of Canada
A tour of the T.O.N.T.O. system
Recording from Logic to T.O.N.T.O.
Music extracts

CD album out soon!
Check back here for updates

www.markjenkinsmusic.com"

Remembering Gert Jalass of MOON MODULAR

John L Rice wrote in to let us know today is the late Gert Jalass' birthday. I met Gert a few times at NAMM, and John would often man the Moon Modular Booth. Gert was a great, kind soul. I miss his smile; I miss his presence.

John mentioned the Moon Modular website has had a few updates since his passing. The About and History pages are worth a look.

You will find the following there:

LUNAR MAGIC | Gert Jalass’ Work of Life

as well as

THE HISTORY OF MOON MODULAR 2002 - 2025.

Golden Gate Park’s Hidden Gem in 4K | Black Sand Beach + Cinematic Electronica

video upload by Saul Stokes

New relaxing music and video from supporting member, Saul Stokes. Links below.

"I've lived in the Bay Area for 20 years and only recently discovered that there's one of only about 20-30 black sand beaches in the world right here in the Bay Area. A little search online says that this is due to ground-up volcanic rock. It's a stunning, yet somewhat challenging location to reach. My wife and I opted to take a little beach picnic while recording. Over the course of about 2 hours, only 2 people made it down to the beach. One of the more amazing stories about this area is that there's a Cold War nuclear launch site just up the road, which you can now tour. If you ever come to San Francisco, make sure to cross the Golden Gate and take a little afternoon hike down to the Black Sand Beach.

As for the music, a few long-time listeners might be a bit disappointed, expecting the entire Radiate album, as shown by the album cover. While compiling the music for these videos, I have discovered that sometimes certain songs don't quite fit the feel I'm going for. For Radiate, I opted to replace a few of the darker songs with some of my favorite tracks from my first demo tape, Burning Igloo, which was released in 1993. The song 'Haight Pacific' was a name I pulled from the MUNI bus I first rode on a trip to the ocean while visiting San Francisco in the 1990s. I still find it fascinating that the city of San Francisco is literally right on the ocean. Radiate was performed in Sausalito when I first moved here in the early 2000s. I don't remember much other than it was by a dock with many beautiful boats. Additionally, a few beautiful studio pieces were added to the CD to fill it up. Radiate was released on Databloem, a CDR label based in the Netherlands. I almost forgot, as a closer, I opted to add a single titled Collision, which was written many years later. If you want to hear the entire Radiate album, jump over to the Bandcamp link below.

01:18- Vast
08:12- Nano Flame
16:53- Haight Pacifica (Burning Igloo)
24:12- Curve of Symphony
32:58- Zerk (Burning Igloo)
35:25 Placenta (Burning Igloo)
43:49- Hard Landing
50:58-Collision (Single)

Instagram: / saul_stokes_music
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kE0k...
Apple Music: / saul-stokes
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/6474747
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B000...
Bandcamp: https://saulstokes.bandcamp.com/

Sequential Ob-6 Analog Synthesizer Module Venta Instrumentos Vintage Olimusic

video upload by Pablo Olivera

"Apogee Symphony Desktop & Logic Pro"

First Time Playing With Nina From Melbourne Instruments

video upload by RAFAEL RGH

"The Nina is a synthesizer that the knobs that move by itself. In this video I play three patterns on the Nina."

00:00 Pattern 1 - Bounce
01:14 Pattern 2 - Big sound
02:13 Pattern 3 - Exciting

Modular Moog (vintage)

video upload by Memetune Studio

"The Moog sounds so rubbery and gorgeous today

And the 914 Fixed Filter Bank sounds a bit like waves on an electronic beach"

Instruõ - ceithir | Project Overview

video upload by

"Welcome to the instruōduction of the ceithir.
This is the largest module I have designed to date. Measuring in at 58HP!
It’s been a design project I’ve been tapping away at in the background since Christmas Eve 2024. (It was my holiday entertainment)

I’ve been keen for a while to do a design project reminiscent of my approach ~10 years ago when I was designing the troika.
That was the original Instruō module and came about entirely because I wanted more oscillators in my rack! I actively Timelapse recorded the troika design process and scored it using that original troika to be an extremely nerdy music video!
I did a similar video document project when I designed the tràigh filter later that year.
I did actually record the harmonàig PCB design as well… but that never made a cut because I ended up getting too busy focussing more on the module development side of things more so than the documenting.

For ceithir I have gone a little bit further… I ran timelapse recording for the majority of the process, but also “vlogged” the process and did my best to record key milestones stages.
Over the coming weeks I am going to be publishing these as focussed mini documentaries that focus in on particular design stages.
Some of these include:
• sketching the interface layout/hardware components and then designing the interface graphics
• hardware layout considerations
• troubleshooting initial prototypes
• first power up and then calibration/testing of the first full hardware iterations

As Instruō has grown over the years I have enjoyed collaborating with this team of designers. Sharing ideas and learning from each other is a big part of how we create. I hope some of this series might serve as some form of reference to anyone interested in module design. I feel like it’s becoming more and more common for bands/artists to produce some behind the scenes content surrounding writing and production of new albums. I’m hoping the format translates to some module design bts content. It is perhaps not a step by step tutorial, but I have tried to capture the process quite comprehensively.

This module is a ridiculous one! I don’t know what the current next step is beyond a handful of them existing for my own personal rack(s).
If there is interest, please let me know and I can see what’s possible. This thing is definitely not suited for large scale production! But I am very excited to see what people do with it.

Thanks for reading.
Please feel free to join us on Discord and say hi!
~ Jason"

Exploring the NEOHARP – A MIDI Instrument That Thinks Outside the Keybed

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Discover the NEOHARP (🔗 Learn more: https://neoharp.com) – a unique and beautiful MIDI instrument mixing concepts of the accordion and zither, designed to make chord playing intuitive and expressive. In this hands-on review, I explore the prototype’s features, layout, app integration, and how it performs with DAWs and soundfonts. Whether you're a synth enthusiast or just curious about new ways to play, this deep dive covers everything you need to know before its official release.

⏱️ Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Quick Demo
00:30 What's in the Bag? What is NEOHARP?
01:17 Hardware Overview
01:34 Arc de Triomphe
02:00 Chord Key Layout
02:30 Chord Combinations
02:46 Right-Hand Keyboard Behavior
03:10 App & Editable Parameters
04:50 Soundfonts
05:14 DAW Integration
05:31 Demo 1 – Harp & Filter Sweeps
06:14 Demo 2 – RasPi Piano
06:57 What It’s Not
07:27 Pros
07:57 Areas for Improvement
09:38 Synth Players vs Guitarists
10:17 Final Thoughts
10:31 Demo 3 – Juno-60 Emulator
11:01 Outro

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

NEOHARP Tutorials, tips & tricks

video uploads by Neoharp

Playlist:

1. Getting to Know Your Instrument — Tutorial #1
2. How to Connect — Tutorial #2
3. Set Up the Application — Tutorial #3
4. Principles of Playing — Tutorial #4
5. A Bit of Theory and a "Box" of Six Chords — Tutorial #5
6. Playing Songs — Tutorial #6
7. Right-Hand Techniques — Tutorial #7
8. App Interface and Channel Logic — Tutorial #8
9. Channel Settings — Tutorial #9

HWJ - FM - FREAKIN' MOVE

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge: FM

Plaits: FM bassline
Crust: FM snare
BR: kick
AHH: hats
Beads: grains
Pam: triggers

Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb

#electronicmusic #beat #fm

‪@busycircuits‬ ‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@bastlinstruments‬"

Casio VZ-1 "RING" mode in Pure Data

video upload by Collector Current

"Trying to figure out what the Casio VZ-1 does in RING mode with sine waves.

VZ-1 audio: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/assets/v...
PureData patch: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/assets/v...
GitHub: https://github.com/jacobvosmaer/VZPd/...

Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"

FABESIS ENCLAVE Profesional Edicion 2024 - Sintetizador de Nueva Generacion

video uploads by Bautista D. Perez

via this eBay listing

Based on the user manual, this appears to be a preset synth. I'm not seeing the ability to do any deep sound editing - there's no mention of filters, LFOs, or envelopes. That said, this is the first post to feature FABESIS.

Details via FABESIS:

"16-Part Multitimbral Synthesizer

🎹 MÁXIMUN EXPRESSION FOR ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS
24-bit Audio for Maximum Authenticity and Expression of Acoustic Instruments Designed in the United States specifically for discerning musicians. This synthesizer includes the traditional sounds used to play Corridos, Chilenas, Banda, Alterado, Tierra Caliente, Tropical Cumbia and Sonidera, Merengue, Bachata, Tango, Chanchona, Cumbia Villera, Tecnocumbia, Chicha Peruana, Cumbia Ranchera, Rock, Romantic Music, and much more!

🖥️ EASY TO NAVIGATE
The Enclave's interface is easy to navigate. Its navigation is so intuitive that, if you already have experience as a musician, you probably won’t even need to read the manual. All menus are designed to be easily understood by any user.

🎹 SEMI-WEIGHTED KEYBOARD
Professional keyboard with fast response, semi-weighted design, and blister contacts — ideal for demanding musicians. Its lightweight build and portability make it perfect for any stage.

🎛️ EASY TO USE FRONT PANEL
The front panel of the Fabesis Enclave is intuitive, clear, and entirely in Spanish. It includes essential functions such as:

Tuning – Adjust pitch with precision
Transpose – Instantly shift keys without changing your hand positions
Octave Shift – Expand your range at the touch of a button
Navegation
Operation Mode - Select the operation Mode
Sound Banks - Choose your favorite sounds
Factory Effects – Apply studio-quality effects instantly with built-in presets

Additionally, its effects section includes factory pre-programmed presets, ready to use instantly..
🔌 CONNECTIONS
On the back panel, you’ll find all the connections you need:

Audio outputs - for live performance or recording
Headphone Jack - for silent practice
Damper Pedal - for expressive sustain
MIDI Ports - for external gear and sequencing
USB Connections - for storage
Programation Port. - for software updates
📦 EXPANSIONS
For those looking to expand the capabilities of the Enclave, Fabesis offers a variety of sound libraries and expansions, including:

Grupero Wave.
Romances.
Saxophones.
Trumpets.
Trombones.
Mega Synths.
Ambient Dreams."

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Wiard 300 Series - 2 Module Partial System w/ Hinton PSU

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via this Reverb listing

"This is a partial Wiard system consisting of 1xClassic VCO Model 341, and 1xBorg Filters Model 352. This can be used as a simple 1 voice synth on its own, or be integrated with a larger Wiard(or other) modular system. Without a doubt one of the finest analog modular synths you can buy. This is the ”TT Bantam” version, which is fully balanced and can integrate directly into a TT style patchbay(watch levels!). Includes two modules, silver 19” rack frame, power cables, and PSU.

It is heavily recommended(insisted?) that you use the Hinton Modular PSU that is included to power these."

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Wersi Wersimatic WM24 / like Elgam Carousel Godwin Drummaker CX1

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via this Reverb listing

"Rare analog drum machine and auto accompaniment unit from Germany. Very much like italians units like Elgam Carousel, Elka Wilgamat or Welson Ritmo, and predecessor of the CX1.

VIDEO DEMO [previously posted here]

Unit was fully recapped and is in fully working condtion.

As an early 70s unit except some backgroun noise but nothimg major, check the démo.

Cosmetic is quite good with some wear.

Comes with original DIN and jack cables to plug the keyboard to the drum expander."

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Creamware Pro-12 ASB SN 4RMRRXF04

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via this Reverb listing

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ACCESS VIRUS KC

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via this eBay listing, also on Reverb

Video in the listing previously posted here.

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ENSONIQ FIZMO Realtime Transwave Synth

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ENSONIQ FIZMO SOUNDS video upload by muzykujkropkacom

via this eBay listing, also on Reverb

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ENSONIQ MR61 Synthesizer Workstation

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video upload by Steve Sisson

"A quick run through a few sounds on the ENSONIQ MR-61 synth.

Music featuring this synth can be found at http://www.stevesisson.com"

via this eBay listing, also on Reverb

Three large data knobs.

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Oberheim Xpander

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video upload by Synthy333

"This video demonstrates my Oberheim Xpander analog synthesizer, which has recently been professionally serviced.

In this demo:
• Power-on and display
• Voice test (all 6 voices working)
• Filter sweep and resonance

This synth is currently for sale on eBay under my seller name synthy333."

via this eBay listing

"Oberheim Xpander Vintage Analog Synthesizer – 6-Voice Classic Polysynth (Recently Serviced, Fully Working)"

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[$14] DIY eurorack modular synth 2164 Quad VCO/LFO | SSI2164 based

video upload by HAGIWO

"My 87th original eurorack modular synth DIY projects.
SSI2164 based quad VCO/LFO. Soldering was terribly exhausting.
Self-patching allows you to create complex sounds. It's fun to use with noise machines.

working documents (schematics)
https://note.com/solder_state/n/nfc39...

Please support me to continue projects.
In patreon you will find content about my background , technical information.
/ hagiwo"

PPG 1002 RingMod 1

video upload by ms20user

"Playing around with the PPG 1002 RingMod. Reverb and Delay are fading sometimes in and out, so you have the dry sound and the sound with Effect."

Grp Synthesizer A1, Doepfer Dark Energy jam "autumn"

video upload by Boyd Braylen

"Grp Synthesizer A1, Doepfer dark energy, eventide blackhole, arturia beatstep, mackie mix8, dawless jam"

umoTalk #6: Can the Elektron Tonverk replace the Elektron Digitakt 2 for Drums? (with the Subtracks)

video upload by umonox

"Hello my Friends o/ In today's umoTalk i wanna have a look at whether the Elektron Tonverk can replace the Elektron Digitakt 2 with it's Subtracks when it comes to Drums - or not. I will show you some issues that the Tonverk has in comparison to the Digitakt 2 and will also talk about Ideas i have for Elektron to fix them."

00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Editing the Drums on the Subtracks
13:08 - Workaround for proper Drum Editing
18:32 - The missing LFO-Trig Parameter
19:34 - Outro

umoTalk playlist

Use the player controls to skip around.

Erae Arpeggiator | MPE Polyphonic Control & Pressure-Mapped Speed

video upload by embodme

"Discover the new Arpeggiator on the Erae — where MPE polyphony meets expressive control.
With independent velocity and pressure tracking per note, every chord becomes alive, each voice shaped uniquely as you play.

But that’s not all: a novel performance feature lets you map arpeggio rate (or note repeat speed) directly to pressure. This means you can accelerate or slow down the pattern seamlessly, just by pressing deeper — merging rhythm and expression like never before.

Perfect for dynamic live sets and explorative studio sessions, this update transforms the arpeggiator into a true performance instrument."

【Full】E-MU XL-7 Dawless JAM 20250927.

video upload by Kaseki Hammer

"#synth #beatmaking #electronicmusic #emu #synthesizer #dawless #dawlessjam #xl7 #groovebox #electronica #electronicmusic #electrónica"

Psycho Synthex - LiveJam Aphelian iOS seq

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Elka Synthex - the italian spaceship synthesizer
plays with Aphelian iPad iOS 2 tracks graphic midi sequencer
Alesis Alex reverb
Washburn WD-700 80's digital delay"

MicroRack - Modular For The Masses? | Starterkits Ep. 14

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I think I can safely say that the world now has a true low budget modular platform. I don't think it can get more affordable than this, without sacrificing the power of a big modular system. The only difference between a full size modular setup and this is... the size. And the beauty of it all, is that it can also exist as a 'regular' eurorack module.

MicroRack is definitely a boutique niche synth ecosystem that sits somewhere between VCV and eurorack. It's a bit too powerful to be a just a toy, and maybe it's too cheap to be taken seriously at first glance. And yet, this is a wonderful starter synth that's just perfect for learning modular for real. It supports many, many synthesis recipes (eastcoast, westcoast), it's analog, it feels like DIY but it doesn't need soldering. It's modular lego that can be mounted in a eurorack case, or travel with you with USB-C power. For more info, check out the https://microrack.org website.

I bought this kit at Dutch Modular Fest 2025 and many of these modules are pre-production prototypes. It's not perfected yet, but even in this state it's a lot of fun to work with. It's already entertaining when it's powered up, just doing nothing else but leds.
I'd love to follow the MicroRack team over the next few years and see how this evolves. It's rumoured that Erica Synths will also contribute a few 'Pico' module ports, so who knows where this all may lead."