From the nostalgia-driven electric guitar cohort and demand for artist signature pedals, to the battle between amps and modelers and much, much more, Reverb's data-based rundown not only features an editorialized look at some of the top categories, but allows musicians to dig into the data at every level, from the best-selling pedals released in 2025, to the best-selling electric guitars of the year, new or otherwise.
"'PlantsEcho' by PlantsSystem is an organic electro track that quietly blends the smoothness of electronic sounds with the textures of natural objects.
The softly pulsating beat evokes the gentle vibrations of walking on earth, and the sound textures gently carry the feeling of wind and light.
Without a clear melody, the 'touch' of the sound resonates directly as emotion, bringing a gentle sense of calm to the listener's heart. While avoiding overstimulation, the track still has a strong, breathing groove, combining the comfort of breathing in nature with the refinement unique to electronic music.
Exclusive Two-Day Offers Run December 8–19 at soundtoys.com
BURLINGTON, VT – December 8, 2025: Soundtoys, the acclaimed creator of professional audio effects, launched a special 12 Days of Soundtoys holiday promotion that offers six free plug-ins between December 8 and December 19. Each free plug-in will be available for 48 hours only exclusively at soundtoys.com giving artists, producers, and sound designers powerful new tools to shape and enhance their creativity.
“Soundtoys plug-ins are built to inspire,” said Mitch Thomas, senior product specialist at Soundtoys.
“This giveaway event is our way of saying thank you to the creative community that continues to push the boundaries of sound and keep us inspired. We hope these tools help spark new ideas and make every project a little more fun.”
Alongside the giveaways, users will also find a special upgrade offer that dynamically improve as they add more Soundtoys products to their collection, presenting a unique opportunity to save on the complete Soundtoys 5 collection of 23 effects.
"Playing and tweaking through several presets on the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12 Desktop synth. Hear how the combination of digital oscillators and analog filters sounds.
"All sounds were directly recorded into Ableton Live. The sounds were programmed on a Prophet 08 and as stated on the Sequential website, are also compatible with the Prophet Rev 2.
"This piece was created using the @SequentialLLC Prophet-10, @MoogSynthesizers Moog One, @NordKeyboards Nord Lead, and @YamahaSynthsOfficial CP-88.
Sustained bass tones form the foundation, over which spacious synths and electric piano textures gradually layer and evolve.
The Prophet-10 is connected to the @strymon NIGHTSKY, where reverb and filtering add depth and dimension.
On the Moog One, synth pads are performed with aftertouch modulation used to gently bend and animate the sound.
The Nord Lead provides the sustained bass tone, with a slow LFO applied to the filter for subtle movement.
The CP-88 plays a Wurlitzer-style electric piano tone, processed through the @ChaseBlissAudio MOOD MKII, adding delay and tight micro-loop textures that blend into the atmosphere."
Today, we are excited to officially announce the CME H12MIDI Pro, a next-generation USB Host MIDI hub created hand-in-hand with our global community of musicians, engineers, producers, and gear enthusiasts.
The H12MIDI Pro is the latest evolution in CME’s standalone MIDI ecosystem — a compact, portable, ultra-fast USB Host + TRS MIDI interface designed to bring complete flexibility to modern hybrid setups.
Whether you’re working exclusively with hardware instruments or combining synths, pedals, controllers, and DAWs, the H12MIDI Pro provides a unified foundation for your entire MIDI workflow.
A Crowd-Created MIDI Brain
The H12MIDI Pro began as a user-driven idea inside our CME community. Members asked for more ports, more presets, more routing options, and a more compact form factor.
Together, we turned those requests into reality.
This device is not just built for musicians — it’s built with them.
Key Features 6× USB-C Host ports (expandable to 16-in / 16-out with a USB hub) 6× TRS MIDI IN + 6× TRS MIDI OUT - 3.5mm (1/8”) - Type A/B selectable) 1× USB-C Client port providing 8×8 USB MIDI connectivity for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, and ChromeOS. Up to 480 MIDI channels across host, client, and TRS ports Near-zero latency performance, opto-couplers, and 32-bit processor Dual-power support: USB-C 5V or 9V DC 25-LED feedback system for instant visual monitoring Compact 148 × 60 × 33 mm chassis, only 208 g Standalone routing, filtering, mapping, and up to 6 presets, all configurable through the HxMIDI Tools software (Win/Mac/Android/iOS/Linux) for deep customization and control. Presale Information The first production run will be limited to 400 units. Presale begins January 2026, with shipping scheduled to begin February 2026.
Early registrants receive: 24-hour early access Special presale price: US$139 (regular US$199 MAP/MSRP) Free local shipping with no import fees to the US, UK, EU, CA, JP, and AU
"Four sequences straight out of the preset/sequence pack I’m working on right now.
Everything you hear is 100 % pure Waldorf Protein – no external effects, no nothing.
Absolute No Talking, as usual :)
Let me know what you think of the sounds – honestly curious.
"For this week's Stranger Things inspired challenge, I added many style tropes from several of the ST soundtrack selections but still made it more my style. Good fun, but I ran out of time to finish all I had planned."
INCONSPICUOUS is my third pack for Infiltrator, following INCOHERENCE and INCOGNIZANCE, Inconspicuous has less of a focus overt and destructive remixing and instead prioritizes more subtle and and transformational motion.
In my previous two packs, the incoming audio could end up being completely unrecognizable sometimes, this pack takes care to transform your sound while still leaving the underlying musical concepts in tact (for the most part).
As the name suggests, these presets are a bit less "conspicuous" than the others, though still representing my personal flavors and sound design concepts.
"Another patch showing what Producer Pack can do, using the virtual modules Stereo Crossfader, DJ Filter, Bitcrusher and Aux Sends. As always, head to the MetaModule Forum Patch Gallery to download and try it out: https://forum.4ms.info/t/producer-pac..."
"Genuine 1974/5 early production Oberheim Phasor aka Maestro Mini-Phase.
This is legitimately a piece of guitar pedal history!
IC and Pot values date this to Late 74. IC dates are 18th and 23rd week of 1974. Pot 38th week 1974.
All original, all parts functioning. All capacitors are working as intended, so none have been changed.
Designed by legendary Tom Oberheim. While it's not the first phaser to ever hit the shelves, the Maestro Mini-Phase and this Phasor are the firs "Pedal" format phaser in the form factor we all know and love.
This is a buffered bypass pedal. Anyone claiming theirs is True Bypass has either modified it, or misunderstands true bypass and are just using it as a buzzword. I included the schematic for you.
This has seen little use it has not been used for the last 25 years as it was in storage. The owner had it stores in a box of miscellaneous equipment, which was mislabled. Some battery leakage as shown, but the battery holder is not adjacent to PCB so no functional damage occurred. I haven't attempted to remediate the damage as I don't want to damage the paint."
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Bad Gear - TE Choir video upload by AudioPilz
Note this video is from two years ago, but I never managed to feature it or these devices on the site until now as they aren't really synths. These come to you curtesy of a supporting member who has them listed on Reverb here.
"Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:09 Overview Bad Gear - TE Choir
01:28 Presentation of the Dolls (feel free to skip)
02:10 Standalone Mode, Control via Bluetooth Midi / OP-1 Field
02:39 How does it work?
03:19 Start/Stop a Song
03:39 Midi Control, Articulation
04:16 Limitations, Bugs, Issues, Latency
04:49 How it ACTUALLY works in practice
05:01 What else??? (Github, Pricing, Thanks)
05:30 Hate
05:54 Jam 1 (Sleepy Anime Music)
06:45 Jam 2 (Classic Bad Gear Jam)
07:07 Finale (Art House)
07:37 Verdict"
And a short one from HAINBACH:
Teenage Engineering Choir Unboxing And Sound
video upload by HAINBACH
Each singer/member has its own vocal tone and is in very good condition and the electronic modules all work.
Holiday Songs
"Shchedryk" (Carol of the Bells) "Deck the Halls" "Sankta Lucia" "O Come, All Ye Faithful" "O Tannenbaum" (O Christmas Tree) "Silent Night" "Prelude" (a short introductory piece) "Auld Lang Syne" (also available in their downloads)
All preloaded songs - more can be played live with BLE MIDI
silent night – franz xaver gruber, joseph mohr, j f young* o tannenbaum – trad., ernst anschütz* o come, all ye faithful – john reading, frederick oakeley* sankta lucia – trad. via teodoro cottrau, sigrid elmblad* deck the halls – charles wood, thomas oliphant shchedryk (carol of the bells) – mykola leontovych auld lang syne – trad. via robert burns love me, and the world is mine – ernest ball, dave reed jr. i never knew – tom pitts, raymond egan, roy marsh sverige – wilhelm stenhammar dear old girl – theodore morse, henry buck gute nacht – robert schumann, friedrich rückert sweet adeline – harry armstrong, richard gerard husch warm-up exercise: signore – trad. in all my dreams, i dream of you – al piantadosi, joe m den blomstertid nu kommer – trad., israel kolmodin i've been working on the railroad – trad. now is the month of maying – thomas morley gaudeamus igitur – trad. warm-up exercise: zing-a-mama – trad. the darktown strutters' ball – shelton brooks an die freude – ludwig van beethoven en sommarafton – adolf fredrik lindblad tourdion – pierre attaingnant, césar geoffray goodbye my coney island baby – les applegate o haupt voll blut und wunden – johann sebastian bach
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video upload by AA Battery
"The new CRUM HUM from nyström is a 3 voice generative synth with sensitive touchpads, 12 sound engines and 12 keys that the notes are generated in. Check out this walkthrough to see how it works and look forward to more jams!"
"The Alesis Andromeda is legendary. The first (and unfortunately, last) analog synth from Alesis sounds incredible and has a deep and extensive voice architecture. This unit has been serviced, all pots, wheels, aftertouch, and ribbon pass the diagnostics. A new blue display has been installed. There are some scratches and wear marks on the case, but nothing egregious."
"PLEXIGLASS CASE (BLACK) AND POWER SUPPLY (INCLUDED)
MODs: CV 1-CV2-GATE IN - TRIG OUT 1 - TRIG OUT 2
Weird Sound Generator (WSG acronym) is a synthesizer capable of many different applications:
from noise generator to dronemachine
originally designed by ray wilson/music from outer space
The interaction with numerous controls panel allows endless combinations and the chance to create soundscapes unimaginable.
INSTRUMENT FULL ASSEMBLED, TESTED AND
READY TO USE!
6 Oscillators in frequency modulation, 2 waveforms 1 lowpass filter For a total of: 11 controls with knob 1 volume control 7 selection switch To control it via keyboard or synth equipped with CV and GATE: 2 inputs Control Voltage (CV) Gate 1 input 2 trigger out DIMENSIONS (cm) 26 X 16 X 3 Case Plexiglas etched 1 output jack mono 1/4 " Power button (on / off) with LE"
"From my testing I gathered the following: the two pole switch turns the filter control on (down position) or off (up position). When the filter control is on, the pedal acts like intensity or swell, and the speed is controlled by the knob. When the pole switch is off, the signal passes through with the option to either bypass for a clean signal or act as a swell pedal depending on whether the pushbutton switch is pressed (located at maximum pedal depression). This is the limit of what I could test. Please keep in mind, the pedal is sold as is.
SN 0073
I have installed two new 9V batteries, which have only been used for testing the pedal during the demo video filmed on 12/07/25. The unit has remained off since testing."
"The Four Seas wavetable module is a powerful sound-sculpting tool designed for anyone looking for cutting-edge timbral control. This video dives deep into its evolving wavetables, spread modes, and performance-ready interface, showcasing with musical examples how the Four Seas can give you tons of expression.
Metamyther is a cinematic industrial music project that explores three-movement structures. https://www.metamyther.com
"At ADDAC we’re always interested in simple effective solutions for sonic expression, as a by product of a new product development we came up with a simple solution for pedal users.
A special large knob that can replace any pedal knob and allows easy feet control.
This knob is tall enough so that it towers above the remaining pedal knobs, fitting in very tight spaces.
At the same time creates enough clearance so that it’s accessible without obstruction and easier to find with your toe.
The side grooves create friction against the shoe.
"At ADDAC we’re always interested in simple effective solutions for sonic expression, as a by product of a new product development we came up with a simple solution for pedal users.
A special large knob that can replace any pedal knob and allows easy feet control.
This knob is tall enough so that it towers above the remaining pedal knobs, fitting in very tight spaces.
At the same time creates enough clearance so that it’s accessible without obstruction and easier to find with your toe.
The side grooves create friction against the shoe.
"Play+ Firmware 1.3 added an all-new patch editor. Today, we're going to review how to create three patches, a detuned pad, a lead and a reese bass. Download - 1.3 here - https://polyend.com/downloads/play-pl...
Intro - 0:00
VAP Detuned Pad - 0:33
DIRT Gliding Lead - 2:20
FAT Reese Bass - 4:10"
"Join Hazel for something a little bit different on the Super 6 — building a full mini drum kit using nothing but its own sounds. Dial in kicks, snares, hats and toms with some clever use of envelopes, noise and some subtle mixing."
"Dive deep into the Kodamo EssenceFM in this in-depth exploration of its powerful mod matrix and advanced FM synth capabilities. Whether you're into generative sequencing, experimental sound design, or building evolving patches inspired by systems like the Eagenmatrix, this tutorial-style walkthrough will show you how to unlock the full potential of this groundbreaking synthesizer.
In this video, we break down how the EssenceFM mod matrix works, how to route modulation sources creatively, and how to build expressive, dynamic, and even viral-worthy patches. From subtle modulation tricks to complex generative structures, you’ll learn techniques that apply not only to the EssenceFM but to any sound design synth, tracker-based workflow, or modular-inspired sequencing environment.
If you're a producer, synthesist, or electronic musician searching for hands-on FM synthesis guidance, sequencing ideas, or inspiration for advanced patching workflows, this video is for you. The Kodamo EssenceFM stands out as one of the most flexible FM instruments available today—perfect for deep modulation, generative soundscapes, evolving textures, and intricate performance setups.
Watch now to level up your sound design, master the EssenceFM mod matrix, and take your synth programming to new creative territory.
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"My devices (including the Prismatic Spray II) can be found here:
https://distropolisgoods.com/
I'm working on the first firmware update for the Prismatic Spray II. There a some fixes, a few changes (new incantations 11, 13 and 39) and a new feature (described below).
Early in the video, you can see me hold RESET (yellow button) and press one of the ENGINE buttons (gray). You can now reset the RUNES (A, B, C) of any incantation to the DEFAULT settings intended by the original creator of the incantation. This helps pull your wanderings back to some kind of center (maybe).
The color bar visualization is simple, but can be pleasing with certain incantations. I'm really liking how it vibes with incantation 11!
