Thursday, January 08, 2026
Talk ‘N Learn Alphabet – Unleashing Demons & Chipmunks
video upload by Manitou Productions
"Today's feature is the Talk N' Learn Alphabet by Scientific Toys: made sometime in the early 90's (I think). We test a unit that has wonky pitch, and explore how to make it even wonkier (and eventually fix it); then we'll look at a modified example. The alphabet never sounded so scary!"
Chapters:
0:00 Did I do that?
0:07 Titles
0:15 Intro
1:04 Let’s turn it on!
2:04 The alphabet through a tiny speaker
3:28 Some melodies
4:46 Let’s open it up!
6:10 Hen scratches
6:37 Not happy
7:49 Bad battery experiments
10:15 Try button
10:53 Demonstrating pitch modifications
13:53 Dodgy switch
14:49 Chipmunks
15:35 The modified version
16:22 Demonstrating the body contacts
17:34 The pitch knob
19:24 The release switch
22:06 A look at the innards
23:10 Outro
23:35 Ivy’s Corner
Two KETRON SOLTON PROGRAMMER 24 synthesizers synchronized with each other and to a MINIMOOG
video upload by Davide Micheli
Click CC at the bottom of the player for subtitles, followed by the gear icon and and your language of choice if needed.
"ITALIAN
In questo video mostro come suonare contemporaneamente due sintetizzatori KETRON-SOLTON PROGRAMMER 24 sincronizzati tra loro e poi come far suonare la linea di basso di un PROGRAMMER 24 da un sintetizzatore MINIMOOG DODEL D
Il Solton Programmer 24, lanciato nel 1985, è riconosciuto come uno dei primissimi strumenti a introdurre il concetto di arranger automatico nel mercato delle tastiere, tanto da essere spesso definito 'l'apripista' dell'intero settore.
Questo strumento, prodotto dall'azienda italiana Ketron (con il marchio Solton), è considerato una pietra miliare nell'evoluzione delle tastiere arranger.
Impatto Culturale: è stato soprannominato 'Italian Disco Machine' per il suo ruolo nel plasmare il suono della musica Italo Disco.
Il Programmer 24 non è solo un pezzo di storia per gli appassionati, ma è anche al centro di iniziative come 'Arranger Legacy', un progetto web che mira a preservare la memoria di questi strumenti iconici e dei loro creatori.
Il Solton Programmer 24 è una workstation analogica italiana del 1985, famosa per il suo suono Italo Disco, che combina una sezione ritmica PCM a 8 bit (con uscite separate), bassi analogici, arrangiamenti automatici e sequencer, offrendo un suono vintage caldo e funzionale per produzione musicale. Include funzionalità avanzate per l'arrangiamento, sequencer polifonici e monofonici, MIDI, e interfaccia a nastro, rendendolo un pezzo da collezione apprezzato per il suo 'carattere anni '80'.
quantum entanglement
video upload by Ebotronix
Roland A 70,
Yamaha FS1R,
Arturia Minifreak,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Line 6 DL 4 MK 2,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastl Bestie,
08.01.2026
video# 2597
ESK - Jamuary 2026 Track 2
video upload by Metunar
"Next January jam. Used a modular system with XOR NerdSEQ and a Waldorf Iridium Keyboard.
Direct recording with mastering."
http://www.metunar.ch
One Synth Challenge - Part 2
video upload by Jason DeRoche Music
"In this video, I revisit the One Synth Challenge and perform an entire song using only the Sequential Take 5. 🎹
Every sound comes straight from this synth, utilizing its powerful oscillators, modulation possibilities and internal effects. Some chorus is also applied at the mixing stage in Logic.
🎧 Headphones recommended
🎛️ One synth. One song.
#OneSynthChallenge #sequential #sequentialtake5 #SynthMusic #Synthesizer #ElectronicMusic #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #improvisation #HardwareSynth #DAWless #SynthJam #AnalogSynth"
The Sound of Rush ~ Countdown ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation
video upload by RetroSound
"This video features a detailed Rush #Countdown #synthesizer recreation, exploring the vintage analog synth #sounds that define the iconic sound of Rush during their early-#80s rock era.
This video explores the sound of #Rush, focusing on authentic keyboard tones and classic #vintagesynth textures.
Inspired by Geddy Lee’s legendary work, this recreation dives into the #analogsynth #sounddesign behind Countdown, blending polyphonic pads, monophonic leads, period-correct #bass and modulation techniques.
(c)2007-26 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
One of my favorite tracks from the early #80s.
#Countdown by Rush from the #ProgRock album Signals (1982)
Written by Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart
Featured the #Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer, Oberheim OB-Xa and #Moog Taurus Bass Pedals
synth tees: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com"
This Granular Synthesizer Completely Blew His Mind
video upload by EZBOT
"If you have been searching for a great granular synthesizer or atmospheric powerhouse, look no further. The Elektron Tonverk was updated recently with several new features but the big standout for music producers, is the new Granular Synthesis engine called GRAINS. It sounds absolutely amazing paired with abundance of modern effects included in the Tonverk."
Additional EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com"
Ptolemy cover on RX5, TX802, SH-01A
video upload by Collector Current
"In this video I show you my cover of Aphex Twin's "Ptolemy" from the Selected Ambient Works 85-92 album.
I made the drums with the Yamaha RX5, using an RX5USB board on which I loaded Roland R-8M samples. The bass is coming from a Roland SH-01A. The other two melody parts are played on a Yamaha TX802. The three melody parts are sequenced with a Roland MSQ-700.
During the performance I keep touching the computer; that is to stop the screensaver from turning on. The computer screen shows my notes of the structure of the song.
Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"
Why the Korg DSS-1 matters
video upload by Espen Kraft
"Korg DSS-1 sampling synthesizer from 1986. Not a very good sampler, because of it's incredibly cumbersome sampling process, but it excel if you use it as a synth. With its capability to manually draw your waveforms, or additive synthesis, you don't have to use the sampling engine at all.
These are a variety of my favourite sounds made up from drawn waveforms and samples.
If you're interested in a in-depth tutorial about sampling on the DSS-1 I have that for sale. Check out the demo video here: • Korg DSS-1 | in-depth 35minutes sampling t... [below]
I overloaded my external effects on some of the sounds in this video hence a bit of distortion here and there. Lexicon PCM70 reverb and Zoom MS70CDR chorus and delay."
Korg DSS-1 | in-depth 35minutes sampling tutorial | Download now
video upload by Espen Kraft
"In this video I go through step-by-step how to sample your own sounds into the Korg DSS-1. From scratch, all the way up to a Mult-sound which is one of two "oscillators" of the DSS-1.
I also show how to draw your own waveforms and use these as building blocks for a multi-sound."
Soundplant v.59 Released for Windows & Mac - Soft Sampler Adds MIDI CC, Infinite Undo, & More
Soundplant 59 beat demo: Only2x video upload by Marcel Blum
"Making a beat from a chopped up spy theme with Soundplant, the computer keyboard sample triggering software for Windows & Mac. Version 59 now available for free download at: https://soundplant.org/"
Press release follows:
Caldwell, NJ, USA - Independent developer Marcel Blum has released Soundplant® 59 for Windows and Mac, a major update to the long running sample triggering software for QWERTY keyboards and MIDI devices. Version 59 brings MIDI CC support for customizable control of Soundplant knobs, infinite undo for editing convenience and a/b testing between different effect settings, a master output limiter-compressor for fine tuning dynamics processing, increased sound loading speed with improved multithreading, and other optimizations and fixes.
Soundplant is a standalone software sampler prioritizing low latency and stability for live use, enabling instant playback of any format sound files from standard computer keyboard keys or MIDI. An invaluable tool for sound designers, theater techs, DJs, producers, podcasters, gamers, and streamers, it can mix tons of sounds at once, queue playlists, trigger in the background with global hotkeys while using other apps, record its own output or any input (or both at the same time), and more, all with a powerfully simple drag and drop interface allowing users to create professional soundboards with the ease of dropping sound files onto onscreen keys.
Discussing his Oscar-nominated work on acclaimed biopic A Complete Unknown, sound mixer Terence McCormack Maitland said, "On set when possible, we create a realistic soundscape for the cast. In order to do this we used Soundplant, a deceptively capable app which helped a ton."
Availability & Pricing
Soundplant is available as a free download at https://soundplant.org/ with a 25-launch trial of the paid features. It is free for non-commercial use. A Single User License costs USD $69. Version 59 is a free upgrade for existing license holders who bought in 2023 or later, or a $34.50 upgrade for older license owners. The registered version unlocks professional features including output device selection, expanded sound file format support, output sample rates up to 384 kHz, recording, MIDI, and 'background key input' for global hotkey triggering. Soundplant 59 requires minimum Windows 10 or macOS 10.14.
Kilohearts Phase Plant Dark Rhythmic Presets Sound Demo
video upload by Anton Anru
🔮 Kilohearts Phase Plant – Wind Cipher is a collection of 50 rhythmic presets built around dark, noisy atmospheres and dirty textures.
The rhythm-focused sounds range from intricate, complex sequences to straightforward dance patterns. Each sound carries a distinct mood—some dense and layered, others sparse and breathing.
📻 This bank leans heavily into distortion, saturation, noise, and texture. The dirt isn’t a byproduct — it’s the point.
📦 Get these sounds: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/phas...
👤 The author of the soundset is usefull.
Jamuary 8th 2026 - Felonious Slug ft. Sky Barstow
video upload by Captain Credible
"These slugs have started a crime syndicate and it is very profitable. What do slugs do with all that expendable income? Cosmetic surgery? Synthesizers ? Tiny sports cars?"
JAMUARY26#8 ABSTRACT BEAT I
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY JAMUARY26!
Wave Bard, Beads
Make some noise!
@bastlinstruments"
Synthstrom Deluge Groovebox + Sequencer w/ Food Controller
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Includes hard plastic protective cover
Includes foot controller
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Includes USB cable
Includes hard plastic protective cover
Includes foot controller
Aion Modular Model 15 Modular Synthesizer
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via this Reverb listing
"The Aion Modular Model 15 provides everything you need for a Moog-style modular system in a Eurorack format. The filter section, the backbone of the Moog modular, includes both the classic low pass filter, passive lowpass and high pass, and a fixed filter bank, providing a myriad of sound sculpting possibilities. Three oscillators are available, two from the voltage controlled oscillator bank and another from the wide ranging voltage controlled oscillator. In addition, two noise sources, white and pink are present for adding texture or a touch of unpredictability. Two classic ADSR envelopes provide modulation and are perfectly paired with the two VCAs or with the filters. Two four channel CP-1 mixers are present at the bottom of the Model 15, which can be used to both mix channels and add pleasant warmth to them. In addition to all this analog goodness, a MIDI to CV/gate converter is included to sequence the Model 15 from external MIDI devices. The Model 15 brings the classic parts of a modular synthesizer into one package that sounds just as rich as the original
Model 15 Features
Modular system
Moog-style design
Two 902 VCAs
907A Fixed Filter Bank
904A Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter
Two 911 Envelope Generators
921ABB Voltage Controlled Oscillator Bank
921 Voltage Controlled Oscillator
955 Attenuators
923 Noise/Filters
Two CP3 Mixers
MIDI to CV converter
Case includes lid and carrying handle"
via this Reverb listing
"The Aion Modular Model 15 provides everything you need for a Moog-style modular system in a Eurorack format. The filter section, the backbone of the Moog modular, includes both the classic low pass filter, passive lowpass and high pass, and a fixed filter bank, providing a myriad of sound sculpting possibilities. Three oscillators are available, two from the voltage controlled oscillator bank and another from the wide ranging voltage controlled oscillator. In addition, two noise sources, white and pink are present for adding texture or a touch of unpredictability. Two classic ADSR envelopes provide modulation and are perfectly paired with the two VCAs or with the filters. Two four channel CP-1 mixers are present at the bottom of the Model 15, which can be used to both mix channels and add pleasant warmth to them. In addition to all this analog goodness, a MIDI to CV/gate converter is included to sequence the Model 15 from external MIDI devices. The Model 15 brings the classic parts of a modular synthesizer into one package that sounds just as rich as the original
Model 15 Features
Modular system
Moog-style design
Two 902 VCAs
907A Fixed Filter Bank
904A Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter
Two 911 Envelope Generators
921ABB Voltage Controlled Oscillator Bank
921 Voltage Controlled Oscillator
955 Attenuators
923 Noise/Filters
Two CP3 Mixers
MIDI to CV converter
Case includes lid and carrying handle"
Analogue Solutions Red Square
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via this Reverb listing
"Not the Colossus but also not for ants. This semi-modular analog Synth is patched with 6,3mm (1/4') cables like his Moog or 4U cousins. Unlike them it can also be played via MIDI. The Red Square can also process external signals with an input at the front as well as two inputs on the back, hence the 'patchable analogue effects processor' moniker."
via this Reverb listing
"Not the Colossus but also not for ants. This semi-modular analog Synth is patched with 6,3mm (1/4') cables like his Moog or 4U cousins. Unlike them it can also be played via MIDI. The Red Square can also process external signals with an input at the front as well as two inputs on the back, hence the 'patchable analogue effects processor' moniker."
Meng Qi Wing Pinger + Torso S4 // DAY 7 #jamuary2026
video upload by Dexba
"What a fitting combination of instruments! Love, love, love.
I would have liked to spend more time (and I will) crafting a more intricate performance, but the time of a lunch break clearly wasn't enough.
Still, I love what came out of this jam, and the great polyrhythms that naturally arose.
I hope you'll like it! 🧡"
Sounds Like the 80s and 90s (In the Best Way) // Waldorf Protein
video upload by Starsky Carr
"Discover the gritty soul of classic wavetable synthesis in this in-depth review and sound demo of the Waldorf Protein. Drawing direct lineage from the legendary PPG and *Waldorf Microwave*, the Protein combines authentic 8-bit, 128-sample wavetables with a modern, streamlined workflow — delivering that unmistakable lo-fi digital bite without the complexity of vintage machines.
In this video, I explore how the Protein’s 8-voice / 4-part multitimbral engine lets a single patch handle basslines, arpeggios, leads and textures simultaneously. You’ll hear how the stepped wavetable movement, classic aliasing artefacts and digital filters create tones that newer, smoother wavetable synths simply can’t replicate.
I also break down:
• How classic PPG-style wavetables actually work
• Why 8-bit waves sound so alive and musical
• Digital filters, drive modes & modulation
• Multitimbral layering for complete tracks
• Why this isn’t a Microwave clone — but something new
Whether you’re into *90s trance, industrial, ambient, IDM, synthwave, techno, or just love characterful digital hardware*, the Waldorf Protein offers a uniquely inspiring take on modern wavetable synthesis."
Modal Electronics Carbon 8x Sound Demo Part. 1 | No Talking |
video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB
DKS Synth Patches: http://www.dksynthlab.com/synth-patch...
Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:09 Sea of Sand VJX
1:13 NiteLife EP SQ
2:29 7th Lead
3:03 Assimilate
4:10 2be or not 2be
5:28 Day Dreama ep SQ
6:17 Carbohydrate BA
7:21 New Era
8:18 Ruff Ryder
9:57 Falling Pad
[RPG / Dark Fantasy] Dungeon Synth on Digitone II - Stone Scholar
video upload by Silent Tower
"NO AI USED
RPG | DnD | Dark Fantasy | Vermis inspired
follow me on telegram - https://t.me/silenttowerrecords
// Stone Scholar
FX / Noise / Mastering - at post
#dungeonsynth #vermis #ambient"
Soviet Maestro Synthesizer — MIDI Modified
video upload by VG-Line
"Soviet Maestro Synthesizer — revived.An original Soviet-era vintage instrument, carefully modified and MIDI-fied by VG-Line.Raw circuitry, uncompromising character — now ready for modern setups.
We restore and modify selected Soviet synthesizers, making them playable, reliable, and studio- or stage-ready.Available directly from us or built on request.
Sequenced via AKAI MPC One.
#maestro #synthesizer #synthrepair #synthmods #sovietsynth #sovietmaestro"
Tracker+ Sound Demo / Raw Analog Sample Pack
video upload by Polyend
"Isobutane explores his RAW Analog sample pack to create and perform with the Tracker+
Find Raw Analog - https://polyend.com/palettes/
100% crafted from scratch samples of the Roland JX3P, Black Corporation Deckard's Dream, Korg EX800, Korg Monologue, Sequential Prophet REV2, Roland Alpha Juno 1, Elektron Syntakt, and DSI Tempest.
0:00 - Song 1
1:32 - Song 2
2:52 - Song 3"
Doepfer 180-6 (sound.report) 1 to 3 Adjustable Buffer and Attenuator
video upload by Heiner Kruse - The Green Man(TGM) - sound.report
"a new Doepfer module coming soon.."
Modular and Instruõ Pocket Scion
video upload by Grain Blanc
"Short version of a new track recorded on modular synthesizers and the Pocket Scion. The Pocket Scion's melody is routed through the Plinky (MIDI), while Marbles/Plaits/Clouds are routed through the Mojave to add the additional sounds."
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