A Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter soundscape with the Fractal Audio FM3

video upload by MIDERA

"So, I borrowed my friend's Roland MKS-80 because there was an issue with it (actually, there wasn't, we just didn't have something connected right). Well, I figured I'd try playing it. I knew I hated my Jupiter 6 and I was convinced this would sound just as bad.

I was VERY mistaken. The MKS-80 sounds nothing like the JP6. I don't know what anyone's talking about when they say they sound alike. The MKS-80 sounds way better, to my ears, I absolutely despised the JP6 filter. The MKS-80 sounds great. I'm honestly really impressed.

I could buy an MKS-80. I'm tempted - but I do have a Prophet 10 which sounds pretty similar... but... how often will I come across another Jupiter 7?

#RolandMKS #fractalaudiofm3 #soundscape"

Soundtoys Decapitator: A Quick-Start Guide & Sale

video upload by soundtoys

"In this quick tutorial, we’ll get you up and running with Decapitator, the secret weapon of top mix engineers. You’ll learn to how dial in this plug-in’s analog-style saturation to add detail, edge, warmth, or distortion to your music.

Learn more at https://www.soundtoys.com/product/dec..."

Note Soundtoys plugins are currently on sale including 50% Off the Soundtoys 5 Bundle.

3am - rude gestures

video upload by justin3am

"Just some nonsense. Messing around with ‪@fancysynthesis‬ K-Accumulator and ‪@Endorphines‬ Evil Pet. K-Accumulator is gnarly. I feel like it's gonna be spitting out sampler food for eternity."

🎛️ GreyScale — Generative Instrument Playlist / Phase4

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GreyScale presents “Phase4,” a curated playlist documenting the evolution of Generative Instruments.
This edition focuses on KOSMOS, a self‑contained generative instrument built on the Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040).
Through a series of short videos, Phase4 traces how the instrument’s behavior, algorithms, UI, and sound design have taken shape over time.

Within the tight constraints of the RP2040, the playlist explores how phrase generation, timing variation, and timbral movement are implemented, and how a minimal hardware platform can still produce expressive, autonomous musical motion.
Phase4 serves as a compact archive of experiments, breakthroughs, and the small decisions that allow a machine to “begin to sing” on its own.

For those interested in DIY instruments, generative music, embedded sound design, or the aesthetics of algorithmic motion, this playlist captures the current state of GreyScale’s generative instrument research.


🎛️ GreyScale が届けるドキュメント・シリーズ「Phase4」。
Raspberry Pi Pico を中心とした Generative Instrument（生成楽器） の開発記録をまとめています。
メインとなるKOSMOS の動作ログ、アルゴリズムの変遷、UI・音響処理の改善など、“楽器が自律的に歌い始めるまで” のプロセスをショート動画で追える構成になっています。

RP2040 の限られたリソースの中で、どのようにフレーズ生成・タイミング揺らぎ・音色変化が実装されていくのか。
ハードウェア単体で成立するミニマルな生成楽器の思想と、その裏側にある試行錯誤をコンパクトにアーカイブしました。

DIY シンセ、ジェネレーティブ音楽、独自アルゴリズムによる“動きのある音”に興味がある方に向けた Phase4 です。

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https://github.com/plantssystem/KOSMOS

SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS SYNTHE A PLUS

video upload by SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS

"Here's a demo of the new SYNTHE A PLUS using it's sample and hold with the trapezoid as it's source."

Buchla 248t Marf

video upload by Ebotronix

Buchla 200t, TipTop Audio,
242t, 2x 292t, 4x 258t, 2x 281t ,2x 207t,
2x 259t, 257t, 266t, 2x 245t, 296t,248t,
Doepfer R2m , Ribbon Controller, A 156,
Mutable Instruments, Shades,Peaks, Veils,
4ms, QPL, Peg,
2x Ornament and Crime, Dorian Scale,
WMD Time Warp,
Flame + Mirror,
Danny Sound Timbre,
Make Noise, Optomix, MMG,
Moog MF Delay,
Strymon Big Sky MX,controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
15.04.2026
video # 2627

BLADE RUNNER - Memories of green - COVER - PROPHET 10

video upload by SMV Producer

Sound banks available for purchase at: https://gumroad.com/smvproducer

Other links:
Bandcamp : https://sergiomassimilianovarvazzo.ba...
Instagram: / smv_producer
Smartlink: https://ffm.bio/smv_producer"

Jumblin' a GTE | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Running René, through, GTE through Jumbler...

Also, the premiere of a visual score by Tod Antilla, performed by HisWiredMoves!"

http://www.makenoisemusic.com

This is Not Jungle – PO-33 KO! + Minichord + Monotron Delay

video upload by Pocket Trax

"Will the Minichord jungle? Well, with the Monotron Delay as a wingman giving it that much-needed gritty energy, it seems that it really will. Oh dear, after a taste of these dark, gritty territories, it seems the Minichord will never be the same.

👉Buy the Minichord here with discount: https://www.seeedstudio.com/Minichord...
💸 Use this code for 3% discount: 7BGTG70Y 💸
(You need to use both link + discount code!)

NEW PATREON PAGE:
👉 / pockettrax
Tutorials + downloadable PO-33 backup files + sample packs and much more.

Music:
Pocket Trax - 'Minicore'

#jungle #po33 #minichord #monotron #teenageengineering #breakcore"

TTMC Analog Rhythm Card , Buchla Easel Command

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

New Analog Rhythm Card from Tokyo Tape Music Center. No info on their site as of this post.

https://tokyo-tape-music-center.com

AW NOISE MAKER, a glitched troublemaker noise synth

video upload by AudioWanderer

"The AW noise maker is a non-idiomatic instrument made not to be controlled or understood in any manner. Based on poor signal-to-noise ratio transmissions and glitch aesthetics. The key to playing with this noisy device isn't to reach perfection in its operation or trying to predict the way it works to achieve similar results every time it is used. In fact, the machine is programmed to be unpredictable every time it is connected due to a carefully designed randomization mechanism that modify the conditions used by the device when it boots up. So, you never know exactly how it will sound or how the filters will work the next time you play with the AW noise maker.

Another funny thing about this device is the glitched display. A mess of pixels and line iterations once you start to push buttons and twist knobs there transforming the display into another source of chaos and uncertainty. That's the spirit behind this little gadget: to express the turmoil and instability that we are living in. Use this machine as a way to meditate above the noise... with the noise. AW noise maker will be available soon. Limited units. Register your interest for this gadget from hell here:

https://audiowanderer.com/AW/aw-noise..."

synthCube April Spring Cleaning Sale Happening Now

For DIYers out there, synthCube is having an April Spring Cleaning Sale.

Click through to browse what's on sale.

Also be sure to check out the rest of their site for additional gear.

Ensoniq ASR-X Pro Resampling Production Studio

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Erica Synths Bullfrog Desktop Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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Teenage Engineering EP–133 K.O. II

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Polyend Synth Polyphonic Desktop Workstation w/ Original Box

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Sequential - Take 5 Compact Poly Synth

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Korg Wavestate MK 1 SN 018227

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IDM Guy tries to Techno

video upload by

"I make One Take Sound Recordings with Live-performed Eurorack Modular Synthesizer Modules. The Goal is to make Complex Sound, as far away as possible from Gridmusic from DAWs."

Interesing how he runs the patch cables underneath, through the case.

Apetactics Playlist
After you hit play you can use the player controls to skip between videos.

Mos-lab Main cabinet (Emu modular)

video upload by MOS-LAB

"Here’s a quick demo of my MOS-LAB EMU modular main cabinet driven by the Tangram Sequencer.

Apologies for the image quality — the room is quite dark, and filming aluminum panels is always tricky due to light reflections on the surface, which makes it hard to capture them properly on camera.

Still, you’ll get a good idea of the sound and workflow. More videos (with better lighting!) coming soon.

Enjoy!

👉 Available to order:
https://www.mos-lab.com"

Dreadbox Murmux Sound Bank | Demo 1 (patches 1 – 25) | Synth Universe

video upload by Synth Universe

"In this video I demo patches 1 - 25 from the Synth Universe Sound Bank, a bank of 101 pro quality analog sounds for the Dreadbox Murmux Adept synthesizer, including pads, poly synths, strings, chimes, brass, leads, bass, keys, and ambient.

Buy the sound bank here: https://synthuniverse.sellfy.store"

Timestamps

00:00 Bright analog keys
00:42 Deep wobbly pad
01:39 One VCO key
02:08 PWM strings
02:52 Vintage resonance
03:30 Ambient filters
04:12 Analog echoes
04:46 Sync brass swell
05:25 Poly glide lead
06:02 Eastern chimes
06:32 PW cello pad
06:59 Flanging pad
07:52 Double filter keys
08:24 Pitch mod poly
08:56 Resonant triangle sweep
09:33 Deep scape
10:22 Soft squares
10:58 One VCO bass
11:28 Analog pulse
12:28 PW pluck
12:57 Polysphere
13:30 Reverse pad
14:21 Modulated plucks
14:49 Murmux strings
15:23 Rich sweep


"Sound bank notes

In my opinion, the Murmux Adept is a modern classic among synthesizers. It oozes quality and depth with a vintage analog sound and a strong personality. The oscillators, filters and analog stereo bucket brigade delay (BBD) interact to create a rich palette of timbres, with an inclination towards dark ambient textures.

It excels at ambient pads, textures and atmospheres so I have exploited this in many of my patches. I have also created more conventional sounds such as strings and brass which sing with power and majesty – rivalling those of the Sequential Prophet 5. Lead sounds are another strength of the Murmux, so you will find many within the bank ranging from pure triangles and sines through to aggressive and expressive saws.

Although the Murmux looks like a very simple synth - lacking complex features like a modulation matrix, in fact it is possible to create many layers of modulation simultaneously. You can for instance, assign velocity (how hard you press the keys) to modulate envelope times while also morphing between waveforms in both oscillators and using aftertouch to control filter cutoff and resonance. In this sound bank I have used modulation comprehensively and all patches have parameters assigned to the mod wheel as well as aftertouch and/ or velocity to maximise the expressiveness of the sounds.

The delay is a big feature of this synth so I have used it a lot, although you will also find traditional analog synth patches with no effects at all. The BBD resonator and ensemble modes are powerful, yet I have tended to use them for subtle modulation to thicken sounds or to create gentle flanging.

No AI was used in the creation of this video.

All musical ideas in this video are my own and are copyright to me."

UDO - Super Gemini Exploring

video upload by Infested Alien

Hocket using ONE SYNTH

video upload by Hazel Mills

"Just me playing a synth, with love. The enjoyment of which is helped by this 'round robin' or 'hocket' technique that is allows, resulting in such expression and personality. If you wanted to see part one or this, where I hook up 3 of my synths to a Hocket plug-in and create a giant hive mind of synths, pop here - • Synths collaborate better than humans . [below]

More stuff and sample/sound packs on my Patreon - / hazelmills

Big love x"

Synths collaborate better than humans

video upload by Hazel Mills

First Steps with OXI One MKII / EP. 10: Multitrack Mode applications

video upload by OXI Instruments

First Steps with OXI One series

"In this video, you’ll learn how to go beyond rhythms and use multitrack to build melodic lines, chords, baselines, and even full tracks—all from a single sequencer.
We’ll cover practical workflows, track length experimentation, randomization, and how to combine multiple instruments for complete arrangements. By the end, you’ll see how multitrack can unlock up to 64 independent tracks and transform the way you compose and perform."

00:00 Introduction
00:32 Using multitrack with a single melodic instrument
01:38 How to change notes, velocity and gate in sequencer view
02:16 Add repetitions
02:45 Using column view to change notes, velocity, gate and repetitions
03:49 Add Groove and randomization
04:24 Creating chords with other tracks
05:04 Decoupling tracks for creative results
05:54 Adding a lead line
06:24 Adding a bass
07:43 Creating a track with random generator
08:23 Using multitrack to create full tracks
08:37 Drum setup
08:59 Bass track
10:05 Lead track
10:27 Pattern generator
11:31 Performance page

Explaining and testing GTE by Make Noise

video upload by Stazma

"Today I'm happy to show you some stuff with the GTE by Make Noise.

GTE stands for 'Gestural Time Extractor', the concept of the module is to take any incoming signal and extract timing information from it's level. It's particularly great to creat weird rhythms (synced to clock or not) as well as to mangle audio rate signals into many supersonic squares.

Have fun!!!

More info here: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/module..."

00:00 Intro
01:53 Module Overview
04:01 Weird Beat 101
08:21 First patch I made with GTE
09:25 Audio rate madness
13:36 Pulse Acid Jam
14:26 Extra weird breakbeats
15:52 Computer synced weird beat

Giovanni Grandi drone/ambient modular performance @ Spazio Gerra

video upload by Giovanni Grandi

"A drone/ambient modular performance built around a fed-back Strymon BlueSky shimmering reverb. Textures by Frap Tools Brenso oscillator processed through Fumana filterbank and Make Noise Morphagene.

The performance was recorded as part of the Giardiniera streaming concert in February 2021 at Spazio Gerra, Reggio Emilia.

Video by Ali Beidoun AKA ‪@fotoniknoise‬

#dronemusic #ambientmusic #modularsynth #live

Moments:

00:00 Starting drone
01:22 Shaping the reverb feedback with Frap Tools Fumana filterbank
04:00 Adding texture through Make Noise Morphagene
05:00 A hint of pulsation
06:27 Modulating FUMANA with a contact microphone for spectral transfer
07:49 The pulse is real
10:53 Further rhythmic development through Brenso's wavefolder"

HOW TO Build a Portable Live Techno Rig (and Actually Perform With It)

video upload by SynthDad Music

"Turing machines are generative sequencers that create looped melodies that slowly evolve and change over time, perfect for techno. I'm using the Shroud of Turing from Flatsix Modular in my compact techno setup. It's a 1U turing machine with clever features like user-defined scales and the ability to save different scales to play. I'm using it with Shakmat Ballista Blast as the main voice . Ohmforce Bohm is the main kick and I play it against Shakmat Battering Ram for dual-kick fun."

HOW TO Build a Portable Live Techno Rig (and Actually Perform With It)

video upload by SynthDad

"I used to think a bigger setup meant more options meant better music. Turns out the opposite is true, at least for me.

For a while my live rig was getting more complex every time I played it. More modules, more flexibility, more things to manage. And instead of playing, I was troubleshooting. So I stripped it back.

In this video I walk through the portable techno case I built for live performance; what made the cut, what didn't, and why having fewer options actually made me more focused and more musical on stage.

If you make techno with hardware and performing live is something you're thinking about, hopefully this is useful.

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Breakdown of my setup - kicks
01:01 Adding texture with Oneiroi
01:36 Battering Ram as second kick
02:03 Lead voice Ballista Blast
02:25 Sequencing with Shroud of Turing
05:23 Changing up the melody
05:52 Quantising notes to change the mood
07:27 Putting it all together to play
22:36 Conclusions"

Modular techno performance with a portable setup

TEAR - Experimental jam #31 // Vhikk X, Moog Subharmonicon, Bitbox

video upload by David Falcon

"Testing this battery powered mobile setup. The Palette case can be powered via powerbank and with the Bitbox micro I can record within the Modular case itself, without the need of any other equipment. The idea behind it is to take it outside to some special places to record, and maybe add some field recordings in the background.

I finally got to try the Vhikk X after a while trying to get one. The first few hours with it I was not very inspired by it, but kept digging and found this small melody that felt pretty emotional. Ironically the drone bass did not come from the Vhikk, but instead from my favorite, the Subharmonicon.

The Bitbox is here because it can do a lot in such small footprint. It is a sampler in the classic sense, but also is acting as a pseudo-Radio Music module with a radio sample I found, and also is recording the whole piece directly like the 4ms Wav Recorder.

In Ableton I added later on a bit of compression and EQ to even out the sounds.

I have published the first ALBUM that is acompilation of songs, some from this year and some older called "Hipotese". It is available in the streaming platforms and bandcamp. Go check it out!
https://davidfalcon.bandcamp.com

// Patch notes //
Moog Subharmonicon - Drone Bass, modulated from Pam's New Workout
Forge TME Vhikk X - Melody, sequenced from Oxi One and processed with a LPG in the Disting mk4.
1010 Music Bitbox Micro - Synth, piano and radio samples. Records the whole mix that comes out from the Befaco Output Bus. This is what makes the setup truly portable."