Friday, March 20, 2026
Oberheim Xpander first encounter
video upload by MIDERA
"It is not my best work... but I wanted to put something up. Today, I traded some gear and ended up with an Xpander. It's pretty crazy what it can do. However, I'm not particularly enjoying editing from a distance, since the 'desktop' nature of the Xpander is such that it can't actually sit on any of my synths. It's literally bigger than my OB-6.
But it's got a very unique sound. Hopefully after I take some time I can really dig into the parameters of the instrument (and find a better way to edit it while playing).
Oberheim Xpander
Native Instruments RAUM for reverb
#xpander #nativeinstruments"
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LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, Oberheim, Soft Synths
How Vince Clarke Made “Don’t Go” | Yazoo Synthpop Breakdown
video upload by Nostalgic Explorer
"What makes 'Don’t Go' by Yazoo one of the most iconic synthpop tracks of the 1980s?
In this video, I explore how Vince Clarke shaped the sound of early electronic music through his work with Yazoo, and how his minimalist but powerful approach to synthesizers helped define an entire genre. After leaving Depeche Mode, Clarke refined his production style — focusing on strong melodies, tight sequencing, and bold synth sounds — and “Don’t Go” is one of the best examples of that evolution.
Before diving into the recreation, I share a bit of context around Yazoo and why this track became so influential across synthpop and electronic music.
Then I take you into the studio.
Step by step, I recreate the track using a combination of vintage hardware and modern tools inside Logic Pro. For this version I used:
• Sequential Circuits Pro-One – basslines and lead elements
• Sequential Drumtraks – drum programming
• Logic Pro VST instruments – additional textures and supporting sounds
I walk through the recording process, sequencing, arrangement, and showing how each layer comes together to recreate the energy of the original track.
It is interesting to understand how Vince Clarke’s production approach continues to influence modern electronic music, from synthpop to contemporary electronic genres."
Wrath of the Cosmos
Dreadbox Artemis Poly AT from Sequential FOURM Synthesizer
video upload by James Dyson
"Dreadbox Artemis Poly AT from Sequential FOURM Synthesizer
FOURM as a controller again which I find great for quick setups and Poly AT"
Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro Adams Marimba - All Playing, No Talking featuring Mitchell Shiner
video upload by Kraft Music
Follow-up to this post.
"Great bundle deals on Pearl malletSTATION EM PRO:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/pe...
Mitch Shiner plays the 'Adams Marimba' sample on the Pearl malletSTATION EM PRO. This malletSTATION is equipped with the optional EMSC sound card, making it a standalone instrument. More from Mitch here:
https://shineymusic.com
Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro is an expandable, premium quality professional electronic mallet instrument utilizing a modern 32-bit multi-processor architecture and Muse Kinetics Smart Fabric Technology. Built around two separate components that work seamlessly together – the EMC two-octave control unit and optional EMX one-octave expansion unit – EM Pro is all about raw power, ultimate performance, and expandability.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new electronic mallet controller instrument, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"
Playing Without a Map / Cyma Forma ALT
video upload by OoraMusic
"A performance and reflection on what it means to truly play.
In a world of presets, screens, and precision, this is an exploration of something more fragile — and more human.
Using the Cyma Forma ALT, a 5-voice analog instrument designed for improvisation, I move between structure and freedom, control and surrender.
This is not about building a track.
It’s about being present while sound unfolds.
Improvisation becomes a practice —
of listening, reacting, and letting go of the need to know where you’re going.
No presets. No fixed outcomes.
Just gesture, attention, and the moment."
MAKEN0ISE MultiWAVE New Firmware Modes
video uploads by MAKEN0ISE
Playlist:
1. The MultiWAVE's Shift Register Span mode
Shift Register is a new Span Mode, available as part of the v4.1.6 firmware (which can be downloaded here: https://www.makenoise-manuals.com/fir...)2. MIDI settings with MultiWAVE
This video provides an overview of this new Span mode, which is indicated when the MultiWAVE's Span LED glows magenta.
The MultiWAVE can be controlled via MIDI over USB-C by connecting a MIDI Host enabled MIDI controller to the MultiWAVE MIDI Inlet.3. How to install the MultiWAVE MIDI Inlet
This video discusses the various MIDI channel setting options available for controlling the MultiWAVE, as well as the module's MPE mode.
For more detailed information on the CC message options available for parameter control when using MPE mode, be sure to check out the MIDI appendix of the MultiWAVE manual on our website (https://www.makenoise-manuals.com/mul...)
http://www.makenoisemusic.com
The MultiWAVE MIDI Inlet module is required for controlling the MultiWAVE with MIDI. But how to install it? Friend, you've come to the right place.
This video walks through the installation process of the MultiWAVE MIDI Inlet.
For more information on using MIDI with the MultiWAVE, please see the Controlling MultiWAVE with MIDI video in this playlist ( tk) as well as the MultiWAVE manual on our website (https://www.makenoise-manuals.com/mul...)
Note: as indicated in the video, when installing the MultiWAVE MIDI Inlet, be sure to use caution when making the USB-C connection on MultiWAVE.
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Make Noise, MATRIXSYNTH Members
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Bizarre Jezabel Chloe Mono mk5
video upload by bizarre jezabel
Bizarre Jezabel Dhaara stereo cmos fuzz / distortion
video upload by bizarre jezabel
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Sequential Fourm - Live Improvisations
video upload by shookmusic
"Exploring the Sequential Fourm: I love this synth! Here are three improvisations recorded live in my studio in Den Haag. The sound has that classic Sequential sound, so it has become an essential part of my live setup!
00:00 Improvisation I 01:25 Improvisation II 02:52 Improvisation III
My new ambient album ORIGINS out March 27 http://shookmusic.com"
Arpeggiated Emotions - Sequential Fourm
video upload by RandomVoltage
"#analogsynthesizer #sequential #electronicmusic #ambientmusic #scifimusic #berlinschool #strymon #backgroundmusic #relaxingmusic #cinematicsound #sounddesign #experimentalmusic #strymonbluesky #strymonelcapistan #strymondeco"
Van Halen Jump Oberheim OB-X8 Synth Cover
video upload by narfsounds
"This is my take on Jump using the OB-X8.
It’s the first song I ever played with a band back in high school, so getting this sound right has always mattered to me. The OB-X8 gets you very close straight away, but the details are what make it sit like the record.
During the guitar solo section I brought in portamento to match that glide you hear in the original, then switched it off for the keys solo so it snaps back to that tight, punchy feel.
That balance between accuracy and playability is exactly how I approach all my sound packs. They’re built to work in a real band setting, not just in isolation.
If you’re playing covers regularly, having these sounds ready to go changes everything.
Narfsounds packs for Montage, MODX, Kronos, Nautilus, Fantom, Nord Stage, and Gig Performer: https://narfsounds.com"
Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro Jazz Vibraphone - All Playing, No Talking featuring Mitchell Shiner
video upload by Kraft Music
"Great bundle deals on Pearl malletSTATION EM PRO:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/pe...
Mitch Shiner plays the "Jazz Vibraphone" sample on the Pearl malletSTATION EM PRO. This malletSTATION is equipped with the optional EMSC sound card, making it a standalone instrument.
More from Mitch here:
https://shineymusic.com
Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro is an expandable, premium quality professional electronic mallet instrument utilizing a modern 32-bit multi-processor architecture and Muse Kinetics Smart Fabric Technology. Built around two separate components that work seamlessly together – the EMC two-octave control unit and optional EMX one-octave expansion unit – EM Pro is all about raw power, ultimate performance, and expandability.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new electronic mallet controller instrument, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"
ALM Introduces QUAID GIGASLOPE - Quad Multimode Modulator
video upload by ALM TV
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Envelope Mode 2:16 - Slope Range & Trigger Inputs 3:33 - Loop Mode 4:52 - Step Mode 6:04 - Quantiser 7:00 - EOS/EOC 7:36 - Assigning CV - Reset 8:32 - Assigning CV - Parameters 10:27 - End Jam 11:21 - Outro
The QUAID GIGASLOPE is a four-channel multi-mode modulator, with each channel outputting a variable staged slope that can act as a complex envelope, flexible LFO, or step sequence.
Each slope can contain up to 13 stages, which may be independent or overlap with other stages.
Slopes can be triggered or run freely, with both manual and CV control over each stage’s level, duration, and curve. The output range of each slope can be set and optionally quantised to musical scales. Trigger outputs are available at the end of each stage and at the completion of a slope.The QUAID GIGASLOPE builds on our earlier Megaslope module, expanding the idea of a hands-on, menu-free, jam-friendly complex modulator. With four channels, it easily covers standard envelope duties, quantised sequencing, and LFO tasks, while its design also encourages more experimental use through overlapping slopes, self-modulation and cross-channel interaction, leading to more distinctive, unexpected, and improvised results.
Feature List
Quad multimode modulator with complex Envelope, LFO and Step Sequencer modes.
13 modulation stages shared or split between slopes.
Per stage dedicated Level, Time and Curve controls.
Per slope Quantiser with 19 different scales.
Selectable output ranges of ±5V, 0-5V or 0-2.5V.
Assignable ‘EOC’ (End of Cycle) or ‘EOS’ (End of Stage) trigger outputs.
4 freely assignable CV inputs.
AXON CV expander support for 4 additional CV inputs.
Fun, performance oriented interface, well suited for happy accidents.
All states preserved accross power cycles.
USB-C for quick and easy ‘drag and drop’ firmware updates
Skiff friendly with reverse power protection.
2 Year Warranty.
Made in England.
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ALM Introduces FMco - Compact FM Synth Voice
video upload by ALM TV
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Frequency Control 1:48 - FM Index, Ratio & Lock 3:36 - Wave Control 4:55 - Chord Control 6:15 - Trig In & Decay Control 7:03 - End Jam 8:30 - Outro
The FMco is a compact FM synthesis based VCO and voice. It features our own original 2-operator FM synthesis DSP implementation inspired by our ‘Akemie’ modules but tuned for more immediate use and a more modern sound.
It includes both manual and voltage control over FM Index, Ratio and a selection of classic operator waveforms for a wide palette of FM sounds from a simple set of controls. A built-in decay envelope is routed to both FM depth and output level, allowing the FMco to function as a full synth voice when triggered. The FMco also includes CV-controlled four-voice chords, an encoder-based tuning system for easy accurate pitch control, and a stereo-widened output, delivering a large amount of FM synthesis all in just 8HP.Feature List
2 Operator FM synthesizer voice with direct and voltage controlled parameters.
Easy, quick and accurate tuning via an encoder control.
FM Index offset with direct and CV control with attenuverter.
8 Operator wave shapes with direct and CV control with attenuator.
Ratio control with lock switch for both free and precise operator ratios.
Trigger input for simple built in decay envelope internally connected to Index level and output VCA level.
Direct and voltage controlable chord mode with inversion and up to 4 voices.
Left and Right outputs with stereo widening effect.
USB-C for quick and easy ‘drag and drop’ firmware updates.
Skiff friendly with reverse power protection.
2 Year Warranty
Made in England.
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Erica Synths Introduces KONSTRUKT-8 // EDU DIY Drum System
video upload by Erica Synths
"KONSTRUKT-8 is an expressive live performance instrument and sound design tool – plus a hands-on deep dive into electronic circuit design. Each of its eight DIY modules comes with a detailed build guide and can be explored on a breadboard first, letting you trace every circuit design decision before assembling the final instrument.
Timeline:
00:01 - Patch 1 / Electro beat with BBD on the send
01:58 - Patch 2 / Wonky beat with FM drum triggering the Hi-Hats
03:57 - Patch 3 / Classic Untz Untz beat
06:01 - Patch 4 / Raw beat, with Feedback bass
07:55 - Patch 5 / Jam together with DIY Synth System"
KONSTRUKT-8 is an expressive live performance instrument and sound design tool – plus a hands-on deep dive into electronic circuit design.
Each of its eight DIY modules comes with a detailed build guide and can be explored on a breadboard first, letting you trace every circuit design decision before assembling the final instrument. KONSTRUKT-8 includes four fully analog drum voices:
• Kick Drum. A resonant bridged-T network produces deep, punchy kicks.
• Snare Drum. A burst of filtered transistor noise layered over a tuned resonator creates a crisp snap.
• Hi-Hat. Six dissonant square-wave oscillators are mixed, filtered, and overdriven to create metallic percussion.
• FM Drum. Two interacting oscillators form a versatile percussion voice capable of kicks, toms, bells, and cymbal-like sounds.
A four-channel drum sequencer lets you tap in rhythms that loop automatically. Under the hood, shift registers store the pattern as a circular sequence of binary data.
All voices feed into a four-channel mixer with per-channel FX sends and a master insert, allowing you to shape the entire beat with external effects or the built-in distortion and compressor.
Two effects modules complete the system: an analog bucket-brigade delay (BBD) with flanger and delay modes, plus a diode-based compressor with sidechain capability.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Both versions ship with:
• EDU DIY Kick Drum kit
• EDU DIY Snare Drum kit
• EDU DIY Hi-Hat kit
• EDU DIY FM Drum kit
• EDU DIY Drum Sequencer kit
• EDU DIY Output Mixer 2 kit
• EDU DIY BBD kit
• EDU DIY Compressor kit
• 8 downloadable build guides
The system version also includes:
• Eurorack enclosure with integrated power supply
• 15 braided patch cables (5× 20cm, 5× 30cm, 5× 60cm)
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LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, New Drum Machines, News
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, New Drum Machines, News
MOS-LAB EMU Modular – First Sounds
video upload by MOS-LAB
"Discover the sound of the MOS-LAB EMU modular system.
This short demo showcases the character, warmth and musicality of this analog modular synthesizer, inspired by the legendary EMU systems.
More demos and detailed explorations coming soon.
👉 Available to order:
https://www.mos-lab.com
#moslab #modularsynth #analogsynth #eurorack #synthesizer #modularsystem"
Thorny - Dystopian ambient set from Interference, 3.14.26
video upload by Thorny - Witherwillow Sounds
"My dystopian ambient set from Interference, a monthly synth show at the Jewel in Manchester, NH, on Mar. 14, 2026. A bit darker than some of my usual stuff and a lot heavier than usual in some places.
Note: camera guy in frame is only for the first minute and a half.
audio by James Dattolo IG - @acuriousproduction
copyright 2026 JD Ryan/all rights reserved
witherwillow.com
witherwillow.bandcamp.com"
Autechre, Second Scepe (cover)
video upload by fischek
"great track from anvil vapre
gear:
nord lead 2x
arturia minilab3
korg wavestate vst
vital vst
eventide blackhole vst"
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YOU CAN OPEN YOUR ABLETON SETS ON THE MPC LIVE III!
video upload by jtn.project
"Oh my what?!?!
I had no idea that you could just drag your Ableton Project .als files directly onto the MPC Live III and it would actually work!
Holler if you've got any questions!"
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80's Gated Reverb with Nightverb!
video upload by Quincas Moreira Music
"Watch me try to be like Phil with the new firmware 1.02 for Erica Synths' amazing NIGHTVERB reverb unit!
More info here: https://www.ericasynths.lv/news/post/...
I made a whole song, "In the Water Today" :)
Stay Noisy!"
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New EEH Zaunkoenig Scans
New scans in via swissdoc have been added to yesterday's post on the EEH Zaunkoenig.
Click here to check them out.
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NOVATION BASS STATION 2 Sound Demo
video upload by Woody Piano Shack
"Demo of the preset factory sounds of the analog NOVATION BASS STATION 2 synthesizer."
MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► https://woodypianoshack.com
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LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Novation
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Moog Grandmother +| Prophet Rev2 Trippy Modular Exploration
video upload by VoxModula Archives
"Interaction between analog polyphony and pure semi-modular synthesis.
The Rev2 handles the base layers with chords, while the Grandmother introduces patching, sequences, and controlled instability.
A minimal setup for maximum sonic depth."
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LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, MOOG, Sequential
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A journey with analog synthesizers
video upload by itramtal
"Dive into a journey of electronic music with analog sounds from the Sequential prophet-6, DSI Tempest, Minimoog, 1010music blackbox, and Access Virus."
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LABELS/MORE: 1010music, Access, DSI, MOOG, Sequential
LABELS/MORE: 1010music, Access, DSI, MOOG, Sequential
Driving NE 3 Delhi-Meerut Expressway with original synth soundrack
video upload by CatSynth TV
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Leaving the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (NE 2)
00:40 Entering the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (NE 3)
02:18 Cruising along NE 3
07:48 Coming to the final toll plaza
08:28 The end of the expressway
08:58 Continuing on the Meerut Bypass (NH 334)
09:59 Conclusion
"We continue our adventure on India's highways with the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (NE 3), with an original electronic soundtrack.
This massive multi-lane freeway connects central Delhi to the city of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. We follow it from its interchange with the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (NE 2) to its terminus just outside the city limits of Meerut, and continue on National Highway 334, the Meerut Bypass, around the city.
Original soundtrack by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring the following instruments:
Tracktion Biotek 2
Cherry Audio SH-MAX, Crumar Spirit, Stardust 201 delay
Arturia Pure LoFi, Pigments
Seaside Modular Proteus module
Mutable Instruments Plaits module
Metasonix R54 'Supermodule'
EastWest Silk, Ra, Ministry of Rock, Hollywood Orchestra Percussion
If you haven't yet seen our video of the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, you can check that out here: • India's Eastern Peripheral Expressway (NE2... [posted here]
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LABELS/MORE: Cherry Audio, EastWest, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Metasonix, Mutable Instruments, Native Instruments, Soft Synths
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"Mesmeric Trance" - Moog Sound Studio & Novation Summit trippy jam
video upload by No Lake
"I remember a night in a club in Brussels. It must have been 4 a.m., I was starting to get tired, about to leave. Then a song started, something very languorous, trippy, and intoxicating. The song invaded my body and soul. It was very repetitive but at the same time very special, airy, ethereal. I stayed there, lulled by the music, and then I left, thinking ten minutes had passed. The song had lasted an hour.
Nothing is more frustrating than a song that sets an atmosphere, a mood, and then disappears, leaving us hanging. This is why I like longer tracks.
Headphones 🎧 recommended"
Music for Underwater Research
How to make the Stranger Things Arp Sound | Modulox Brain Sound Design
video upload by RaspiAudio
"In this video, we show you exactly what the Modulox Brain is capable of by recreating the iconic Stranger Things arpeggiated synth sound from scratch! Watch as we build the patch step-by-step using multiple oscillators, filters, LFOs, and delay on this powerful little machine.
🎹 Meet the MODULOX BRAIN by Raspiaudio 🎹
Modulox Brain is an Open Source modular synthesizer platform.
⚠️ We have a few more in pre-sales! Grab yours here: https://raspiaudio.com/product/brain/
✨ A versatile centerpiece for your MIDI setup, featuring magnetic modules that snap together effortlessly. ✨
🔹 Endless Sound Engines: Transform it instantly into a Virtual Analog, Granular Synth, FM Synth, or Sampler—just by swapping firmwares!
🚀 Community Driven: Open-source, Arduino-friendly, and continuously evolving with community-driven apps available in our App Store.
🔧 Specs Highlights:
• 24-bit DAC & ADC
• Vivid 320×240 Color Screen
• Onboard Microphone & Speaker
• Audio Jack (Mic & Headphones)
• Clickable Encoder & 4 Buttons
• MIDI IN/OUT (3.5mm jacks) + Sync
• USB-C MIDI Connectivity
• Magnetic Connectors for MODULOX Knob, Touch, and Slide modules
• Nano-pad Anti-slip Base
✨ Endless possibilities, limited only by your imagination. ✨
👉 Full independent review here: • Modulox Brain - an Open Source modular syn... [posted here]
🌐 Discover more: https://modulox.fr
#Modulox #ModuloxBrain #StrangerThings #Synthesizer #SoundDesign #OpenSource #Raspiaudio #ModularSynth #Arduino #SynthTok"
SCJS#86 - INTERFERENCE
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Small Case Jam Sessions #86 - INTERFERENCE
This is HWJ Full Jam
QUIVER, RADIUS, TABOR, B.RAM, ZERSTORER
Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
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Abstrakt Instruments Avalon (+SEM)
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via this Vemia listing
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"Super-rare Avalon bassline synth, only ever made in very limited runs. Boxed, with quick start guide and UK power supply. Plus the optional extra SEM filter card. Super condition - see photos! The mains plug will be stowed safely behind the packing materials, in case you are worried about shipping safety. VEMIA will collect and cover with card (6GBP), and then ship economically."
via this Vemia listing
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"Super-rare Avalon bassline synth, only ever made in very limited runs. Boxed, with quick start guide and UK power supply. Plus the optional extra SEM filter card. Super condition - see photos! The mains plug will be stowed safely behind the packing materials, in case you are worried about shipping safety. VEMIA will collect and cover with card (6GBP), and then ship economically."
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Moog Minimoog Voyager Anniversary - Blue
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via this Vemia listing
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"In excellent condition, only used in a pet-free and smoke-free home studio. Apart from a small dent (see photo), no external or internal flaws.
It has been improved by famous Moog tech Rudi Linhard, i.e. memory upgrade (1024 presets), slew rate mod, aftertouch mod, and panel backlight modification - the original Anniversary Edition machines had a problem with an audible whine from the (otherwise beautiful and extremely useful) panel backlight. Rudi has re-calibrated this so that it is only noticeable when the backlight is turned to maximum.
This lovely synth is available for collection from Nuremberg, or VEMIA can organise collection / packing / delivery at cost."
via this Vemia listing
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"In excellent condition, only used in a pet-free and smoke-free home studio. Apart from a small dent (see photo), no external or internal flaws.It has been improved by famous Moog tech Rudi Linhard, i.e. memory upgrade (1024 presets), slew rate mod, aftertouch mod, and panel backlight modification - the original Anniversary Edition machines had a problem with an audible whine from the (otherwise beautiful and extremely useful) panel backlight. Rudi has re-calibrated this so that it is only noticeable when the backlight is turned to maximum.
This lovely synth is available for collection from Nuremberg, or VEMIA can organise collection / packing / delivery at cost."
DSI Pro 2 SN 00862
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via this Vemia listing
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"dave smith pro 2, good condition, latest firmware installed. Has a few marks from use, see photos, comes with printed out manual. VEMIA can collect and pack: 24GBP."
via this Vemia listing
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"dave smith pro 2, good condition, latest firmware installed. Has a few marks from use, see photos, comes with printed out manual. VEMIA can collect and pack: 24GBP."
Dave Smith Instruments Evolver Desktop Synthesizer SN 02267
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via this listing
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Yamaha CS01 Analog Keyboard Synthesizer
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via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
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Yamaha DX7IIFD with E! Upgrade
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via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
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Additional Perfect Circuit listings
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Korg Trident TRD 8-voice Polyphonic Programmable Analog Synthesizer SN 31186
Roland Juno-60 w/ Kenton Pro DCB MK3 DCB to MIDI converter
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via this eBay listing
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ARP 2600P Keyboard Synthesizer SN 26767 w/ Docs
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via this eBay listing
"ARP 2600P Keyboard Synthesizer Analog 49-Key Faders CV Gate In/Out"
via this eBay listing
"ARP 2600P Keyboard Synthesizer Analog 49-Key Faders CV Gate In/Out"
Super JX and the MPG-7X
video upload by Starsky Carr
"The Roland Super JX (MKS-70 / JX-10) is one of Roland’s most underrated analogue polysynths. Released in 1986, it was effectively two JX-8P synth engines in one instrument, giving you 12 voices of DCO analogue synthesis, huge pads, powerful basses, and classic mid-80s Roland character.
In this video I take a deep dive into the Roland MKS-70 Super Jupiter rack synth, paired with the Retroaktiv MPG-7X programmer and the Vecoven PWM upgrade, which massively expands the capabilities of the original synth.
We explore how the controller transforms the experience compared with the original menu-driven interface, and look at the additional synthesis power introduced by the Vecoven upgrade including true PWM, additional envelopes, extra LFO, and expanded modulation routing.
Along the way I demonstrate a range of sounds including pads, basses, evolving textures and layered patches, showing why the Super JX became famous for its huge analogue pads and rich detuned sounds.
I also look at some of the performance features of the MPG-7X such as assignable controls, patch generation, chord mode, velocity crossfading and MIDI integration, which make this combination feel like a modern analogue synthesizer despite the vintage hardware.
If you're into vintage Roland synths, analogue polysynths, or classic 80s synthesis, the Super JX is a fascinating instrument sitting right at the transition between the analogue era and the rise of digital synths like the DX7.
In this video
Roland MKS-70 Super Jupiter overview
Retroaktiv MPG-7X controller deep dive
Vecoven PWM upgrade explained
Sound design examples and patch demos
Dual-layer patches and detuned pad sounds
Performance features and MIDI control
Gear used
Roland MKS-70 Super Jupiter
Retroaktiv MPG-7X controller
Vecoven PWM upgrade"
Exploring the Serge Modular Stereo VCFQ #sergemodular #eurorack #modularsynth
video upload by The Machines Won
"Exploring the legendary VCFQ filter in stereo!! It's a perfect filter to pair with the medusa. I hope you enjoy listening to these patches as much as I enjoyed making them.
There are some jams at the end if you want to hear more musical applications with the filter. A few pinging sections of course, some pads, ambient, industrial and synth wavey goodness.
Lots to explore with this versatile filter, now made better in Stereo!"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Random Source, Serge
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Random Source, Serge
Perfourm 🍀 (Vermona Perfourmer + H90 // Apocalypse + Julianna // Lofijunky + Bigsky + Pill // Hapax)
video upload by 2-Minute Warning
"For this * very long * 'one synth only' jam, you'll be able to hear the sound of the Perfourmer with and without the effects pedals 😉 (and even with and without the MIDI effects of the Hapax sequencing the Perfourmer).
The Perfourmer is setup like 3 instruments here:
Voices 1&2 for the PLUCKS thru the H90 pedal
Voice 3 for the LEAD/PADS thru the Lofi Junky + Bigsky + Pill pedals
Voice 4 for the BASS thru the Apocalypse + Julianna effects
The Perfourmer is fully sequenced by different tracks of the Hapax."
Bad Gear - You GET what you PAY for
video upload by AudioPilz
Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:26 Overview Moog Sirin
00:55 Structure
01:18 The Moog Taurus Heritage
01:41 Hard Sync, Note Sync
02:02 VCO 2 Beat
02:13 Ladder Filter
02:36 Envelopes, LFO
03:11 How to Fake PWM?
03:50 Differences to Minitaur
04:07 Why is it so expensive?
04:38 H*te Screen
05:04 Jam 1 ( Nordic Techno )
05:54 Jam 2 ( Drum'n'Bass )
07:04 Finale ( Melodic Downtempo Techno )
07:34 VERDICT
With the Moog Sirin.
Eric Schlappi & Bastien Lavaud - Orbital Mirrors
video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING and Concrete Collage
"Full album on Bandcamp:
Eric Schlappi is back on Concrete Collage with the distant cousin of Larval Beak. A collection of seven weird and intricate compositions / performances.
Rave music for another universe?
Songs made of electricity and noise?
Tribalism for CMOS chips?
You decide."
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Schlappi, Synth Albums
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Schlappi, Synth Albums
F͠o͠r͠w͠a͠r͠d͠s͠ a͠n͠d͠ B͠a͠c͠k͠w͠a͠r͠d͠s͠ i͠n͠ T͠i͠m͠e͠ /// Ambient Improvisation w/ Polygene II
video upload by Somnambule
"Hi folks!
In this piece, sound is not simply performed — it is discovered, shaped, and gently guided through shifting layers of time.
'forwards and backwards in time' is an ambient improvisation created with the Polygene II by Gene Synths.
The instrument itself feels less like a machine and more like a crafted artifact — a delicate fusion of art and sound design. Its finely detailed structure, almost ornamental in nature, reflects the sonic worlds it reveals: intricate, fragile, and deeply expressive.
Textures emerge like fragments of a submerged civilization, or like transmissions from a distant future. Each movement carries a sense of both memory and anticipation, as if the sound exists outside of linear time.
This improvisation embraces that ambiguity.
There is no fixed destination — only evolving patterns, subtle shifts, and moments that appear, dissolve, and reappear in altered form. The Polygene II becomes a medium rather than a tool, allowing intuition to lead the process.
What unfolds is a quiet exploration of atmosphere and detail —
a space where sound feels suspended, moving simultaneously forwards and backwards in time.
Ambient improvisation with the #polygene by @genesynths .
Experimental ambient, chill out soundscapes, evolving textures and modular-style synthesis.
Live ambient performance focused on atmosphere, time and sonic depth.
Best sound with headphones"
Minimal Electronica with Softball MIDI and Digitone | Extra Ball 2026-03-20 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"A minimal electronica piece where MIDI from @noine-giron Softball https://store.noine.net/softball.html is sent to Digitone for sound generation.
Softball by noine runs on a Mac and sends MIDI sequences to the Digitone via USB MIDI, triggering the sound.
On the Digitone, the knobs are used to shape and modify the sound of each track in real time."
Some info on Softball, Google translated:
"A macOS MIDI sequencer that is simply fun to use—featuring the playful motion of a bouncing ball. It is currently available for purchase on Payhip.
・Simple ・Highly expressive ・Fun to use
These three principles form the core of its design. While I do plan to add more features in the future, I intend to remain steadfast in upholding these three fundamental pillars.
DAWs like Ableton Live consolidate almost every conceivable function into a single package, allowing you to do just about anything; I rely on them heavily myself.
However, isn't there also a unique joy in treating individual applications on your computer as distinct modules—combining them in various ways to create something new? This very concept is why I chose to handle MIDI directly rather than developing this as a standard plugin. And, of course, sending MIDI signals out to trigger external hardware instruments is a delight in its own right!
I have intentionally designed the interface to avoid the need for precise note-by-note (Do-Re-Mi) input via a traditional piano roll. Instead, I encourage you to experiment with different keys and scales to find the perfect musical balance that feels right to you. My hope is that you will feel free to create and play sounds in a way that feels natural and accessible.
But why the bouncing ball?
Aren't you a little tired of watching static step sequencers or piano rolls scroll endlessly across the screen?
I felt that the dynamic motion of a bouncing ball had a wonderful synergy with musical rhythm and beat. Plus—let's be honest—it just looks adorable as it bounces along!"
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LABELS/MORE: Elektron, New Soft Synths, New Tools, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Elektron, New Soft Synths, New Tools, News, Soft Synths
KORG Wavestation - A brilliant Digital Synth that wasn’t just a Rompler - first thoughts
Modal Electronics Carbon 8 Synthesizer
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LABELS/MORE: Modal Electronics, Valhalla
LABELS/MORE: Modal Electronics, Valhalla
Telepathic Transmission: Sound Creation & Saving
video upload by Telepathic Instruments
"In this transmission we look at Orchid's onboard sound presets and how to make and save your own."
ARTURIA ASTROLAB 37 DEMO
video upload by elz production
"AstroLab is less a synth and more an idea machine—a source of instant inspiration, perfect for grabbing a sound and running with it. The lack of deep editing is a trade-off for speed and variety. If you’re the type who wants to modulate an LFO with another LFO, look elsewhere. But if you want to make music now and worry about the details later, the AstroLab 37 is a serious contender. As always, the real magic—and a few quirks—are best experienced., let the jams and sound demos do the talking."
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