GDR Synth Legend Julius Krebs and the Tiracon 6V Synth

video upload by synthgeplauder

Click CC in the player once started for subtitles. Click here and scroll for additional synthgeplauder Tiracon videos including demos.

"Welcome to my 'Synthgeplauder' (Synth Chat) channel.

// TODAY'S TOPIC
Today, I’m chatting with East German synth legend Julius Krebs. Julius played a pivotal role in shaping the electronic music scene in the former GDR and is intimately familiar with the story behind the Tiracon 6V—the first polyphonic synthesizer built in East Germany shortly before the fall of the Wall—as he was actively involved in the project. Get ready for fascinating facts and quirky anecdotes from the GDR music scene.

// LINKS
My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/deantiquisetnovis"

Original German:

"Willkommen auf meinem Synthgeplauder Kanal.

// HEUTIGES THEMA
Heute unterhalte ich mich mit der DDR Synthlegende Julius Krebs. Julius prägte die elektronische Musik in der ehemaligen DDR maßgeblich mit und kennt auch die Hintergründe zum Tiracon 6V, dem ersten polyphonen Synthesizer der in der DDR kurz vor der Wende gebaut wurde, denn Julius war aktiv in das Projekt involviert. Freut Euch auf Wissenswertes und Kurioses aus der DDR Musikszene.

// LINKS
Mein Linktree: https://linktr.ee/deantiquisetnovis"

Is Elektron's Tonverk The Ultimate Solo Device For Techno?

video upload by EZBOT

"The Tonverk is quite possibly the most misunderstood Elektron box out right now. What is it best at? No one is sure yet, but I may have stumbled onto the ultimate solo Techno Technique for the Tonverk and it's built around subtracks. Let's discuss.."

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com"

00:00:00 Is the Tonverk the Ultimate Solo Techno Machine?
00:02:41 Overview of the Tonverk Layout & Default Patterns
00:05:16 Setting Up the Subtrack Technique (Kick, Clap, Hat, Perk)
00:07:26 Why Leveraging Subtracks Solves Effects Confusion
00:09:05 Testing the Hypothesis: Loading Up Techno Kicks
00:11:50 Programming and Layering the First Kick Patterns
00:13:12 Exploring the Two-Finger Techno Technique
00:14:43 Populating and Modulating the Hi-Hat Subtracks
00:17:40 Managing Mutes: Keeping the "Electron Brain" Workflow
00:21:40 Creating a Monophonic Synth Patch with Wavefinder
00:26:30 Sound Design Strategy: Tuning Trigs by Ear
00:33:36 Populating and Arranging the Clap Subtracks
00:37:40 Transform Feature: Randomizing Melodic Sequences
00:42:45 Setting Up the Sidechain Ducking Bus
00:48:23 Creating Ambient Vocal & Time-Stretch Textures
01:07:57 Recap: The Full Subtrack Workflow Explained
01:17:50 Exploring the Grainer for Dub Techno Pads
01:29:11 Switching Gears: Building a Clean Dub Techno Track
01:40:08 Troubleshooting Basslines & Transpose Settings
02:04:13 Tonverk vs. Syntact: Which Should You Choose?
02:06:32 Sneak Peek: Upcoming "Prophet Keys" Multi-Sample Pack
02:12:13 Outro, Patreon Thanks & Lesson Details

Using a Zero to Rack Mount a 0-Ctrl, 0-Coast, or Strega

video upload by Sonoclast Music

"The Zero is a eurorack module made to assist rack mounting a Make Noise 0-Ctrl, 0-Coast, or Strega. It includes an attenuverter and a barrel jack breakout to power a Make Noise module with its original power supply."

Zero on the left.

via Sonoclast Music

"The Zero is a eurorack module made to assist rack mounting a Make Noise 0-Ctrl, 0-Coast, or Strega. It includes an attenuverter and a barrel jack breakout to power a Make Noise module with its original power supply.

Here is one next to a 0-Ctrl.

Specifications

The top part of the Zero is an attenuverter. From top to bottom:

The input jack is for the control voltage to be attenuverted.

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"Rooms" dawless jam with Death by Audio Rooms, Dreadbox Artemis, and Teenage Engineering OPXY

video upload by Aurélien Vieira Lino

"Jamming with the Death By Audio Rooms! Great pedal!"

TRX-12: Create Melodies That Evolve & Mutate Forever!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Grab TRACKER TRX-12 here: https://www.electronisounds.com/trx-1...

Introduction and Crash Course: [previously posted here]

I built the TRACKER that I've always wanted to use: TRX-12 💙

A fast, hands-on, tracker-style desktop DAW for Windows & macOS — loaded with 4,000+ original samples, three custom synth engines, 450+ Presets, 850+ MIDI files and a creative Step-FX workflow you won't find anywhere else! 😁🙏👊"

Ultrarare Soviet synthesizer Unost" 33 PSMIDI | ЮНОСТЬ 33 PSMIDI

video upload by Futulyric

"Manufactured at the Murom plant in the early 1990s, it was released in a small run of about 200 units. It contains 128 standard MIDI instruments."

You might recall the Roland Juno-106 inspired Unost' 21. This is the first post to feature the 33.

LilaCRepeater from centrevillage Incoming

video upload by centrevillage

"The 4 Track Looper for live performance.

Comming soon..."

FMS 1.30 Walkthrough (less noise, new parameters)

video upload by Fors

"Get the update via itch.io – either log into your account or download from your original purchase email.

To update FMS, simply replace the FMS.gba file with the new one. Sav files (.sav) will automatically upgrade to the new version on startup.

(note: sound improvement sections are quite technical and nerdy :-))

00:00 Intro
00:33 Track direction
06:00 Transpose toggle per step
07:37 Microtiming (Wait)
13:23 FM End Level
19:20 Sound palette (presets)
22:53 Unmute all
24:25 FM Fbk in Echo
26:56 Sound improvements
27:22 LESS NOISE
29:31 Improved quantization
30:11 Improved sine resolution
33:03 Feedback averaging"

EVIL PET Granular Synth Feeds Itself, Ambient Exploration

video upload by substatica drones

"An ambient exploration with the ENDORPHIN.ES EVIL PET granular synth. Using the feedback effect of the EVIL PET to feed ambient noise from its onboard microphone back into itself to create wave after wave of ominous ambient swells with no other instruments or audio sources involved.

EVIL PET - https://nightlife-electronics.com/pro...

Ferrofluid Visualizer - https://amzn.to/4wcTg4s

Meet ‪@Endorphines‬ EVIL PET - the creative box that is designed for anybody who has enough fantasy and imagination for using it. EVIL PET can be a polyphonic synthesizer, a granular effect unit, a radio FM tuner, a reel-to-reel recorder, sampler and more.

EVIL PET bites incoming audio into tiny grains and plays them in new, playful, or unexpected ways. Stretch, shrink, or flip the grains to create unique sounds, textures, and effects. Layer grains to make dreamy, glitchy, or swirling soundscapes. It works with any input - guitar, voice, synth, or drums - turning ordinary sounds into something magical."

The Best Vintage Synth Expansion Board | Classic Sounds for JV & JD Synths

video upload by RetroSound

"Discover the sounds and demos of the legendary Roland SR-JV80-04 Vintage Synth Expansion Board, one of the most sought-after expansion cards for the Roland JV and JD series synthesizers. In this video, we take a look at the sounds and vintage demos songs that made this expansion board a favorite among synth enthusiasts, producers, and collectors.

0:06 Demo1 (Analog)
0:46 Demo2 (Analog)
1:19 Demo3 (Analog)
2:03 Demo4 (Analog)
2:46 Demo5 (Strings)
3:16 Demo6 (Strings)
3:40 Demo7 (Digital)
4:00 Demo8 (Lead)
4:17 Demo9 (Strings)
4:56 Demo10 (Mellotron)
5:19 Demo11 (FX)

The SR-JV80-04 Vintage Synth expansion features a carefully curated collection of classic analog and digital waveforms and patches inspired by iconic synthesizers from the 1970s and 1980s including Oberheim, PPG, Roland, Korg and analog stringmachines. Whether you're producing synthwave, electronic music, ambient soundscapes, cinematic scores, or classic dance tracks, this board delivers timeless vintage tones.

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Korg PE-1000 Polyphonic Ensemble P Synthesizer — EXC Condition with lid and key SN 770697

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this eBay listing

"Up for sale is a beautiful Korg PE-1000 — a.k.a. Polyphonic Ensemble P — synthesizer from 1976. This one is in excellent condition and comes with the original lid and — a rarity! — the key for the lock. PLEASE NOTE: The stand shown here is not included. It's for display only.

Everything is working properly on this, and it sounds great. Note that the Glide feature — essentially note bend up or down — is activated by a foot switch plugged into the back of the synth. This is by design per the PE1000 owner’s manual on the Korg site. No pedal is provided, but any switching or damper pedal (which I’ve used) will work fine.

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Roland Jupiter-8 12-bit final systematic test

video upload by tonetweakers

"Here’s the meticulously refurbished Roland Jupiter-8 vintage synthesizer we recently sold to our customer, undergoing its final systematic test. (We tested the back panel connections on the tech bench).

Buy vintage gear that works like new at tonetweakers.com

We buy sell trade refurbish vintage synths and electronic musical instruments.

Tone Tweakers Inc.
http://www.tonetweakers.com"

Macbeth Elements EL2 Analog Synth By Ken Macbeth SN 015

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

"Up for sale is a super rare Macbeth Elements EL2 analog synth, hand-built by Ken MacBeth back in 2019 in extremely limited run of only 30 units, as said by himself - the best ever analog synth he ever built in his life… Described by him as “Elements on steroids, circuit wise”. Please do not mislead this with a regular silvers Elements - EL2 is one of a kind the way different unit. It features a striking black aluminium chassis, gold plated touch up keyboard and a very deep vintage style circuitry using through-hole components and 70’s vintage new old stock semiconductors and metal ICs. Three highly versatile discrete voltage controlled oscillators with individual audio outputs and advanced sync capabilities, classic architecture with subtractive signal path featuring unconventional filter slopes, a built-in spring reverb and a tape echo simulator. All this mixed up with a wide-ranging modulators and large tactile potentiometers for deep sound sculpting. Also, Ken decided to completely remove MIDI support making the priority to CV: he noted that most musicians use the instrument with Control Voltage and modular setups anyway. Removing MIDI parts freed up physical space and optimised the pure analog circuitry. VCO1 and VCO2 now get their own knobs instead of sharing just one. New spring reverberation circuit in EL2 provides a much deeper, different sound than the first model. Cross-modulation expanded as well: VCO3 syncs to VCO2 and VCO2 can now syncs to VCO1 directly. Of course, inspired of the legendary EMS Synthi, but ones you came across both in one room - you will definitely can’t choose which one is better here. EL2 will be never produced again and it’s already a holy grail in the world of analog synths. This exact one is number 15 of 30. Comes with the original power supply. Everything you can see in the pics is included in that sale. Was a beloved studio toy, but now it’s time to go! In excellent overall and technical condition. Please see all pics cause they are a part of description. Free shipping within the US from Brooklyn, NY. International shipping from Brooklyn, NY to any place in the world with a tax free service."

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Roland M-64C Memory Cartridge

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via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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WaveReX DDD-11 PCM-Card

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via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

You can find a demo of one previously posted here.

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Wee Noise Makers PGB-1

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via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

You can find demos in additional posts here.

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Yamaha MU50 90s Dance Demo

video upload by Miami Nites

"Tried out Yamaha MU50 presets in multitimbral mode
sequenced by Yamahas own QY70 portable mini groove box
it turns out they both have the same sound engine and preset banks"

Modal Skulpt and M-Vave FM Synth Jam

video upload by Miami Nites

"Modal Skulpt running a 2 bar sequence while M-Vave SMK 37 FM synth preset being played M-Vave onboard Reverb and delay on FM preset"

DRAMA (Brixeq by Boorch)

video upload by Fedir Tkachov Music

"Very slow, sad ambient piece, I make those at night sometimes, lying in bed. A very focused workflow on a device without a internet browser or socials."

5 Patches with the Befaco Iroi module

video upload by Modular Fungi and Omri Cohen

"The tracks from this video are also available as a free EP on Bandcamp - https://omricohencomposer.bandcamp.co...

Check out my Modular books:
US: https://bit.ly/40armbo
UK: https://bit.ly/4rX6NeO
EU: https://bit.ly/4srcTUt
Online Courses about Modular Synthesis - https://bit.ly/learnmodular

Patch 1 - 00:00
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In this one, I'm using noise from Noise Plethora to excite Iroi. I'm using a band pass filter on Noise Plethora, sequencing it with the Voltage Block. On Iroi, I'm using the comb filter with internal modulation on the resonance. I'm also using the resonator with modulation on the feedback, and the echo and ambience. The levels of the resonator, echo, and ambience, are sequenced by the Voltage Block. I'm then sending Iroi to the Zagreb filter from Xaoc, using its low pass filter with noise modulation of the spread control. I'm also using the high pass output of Zagreb, sending it through the Guillotine distortion module, and from there, to the EON filter. This is going to 2 delays on Samarkanda, so only when I open the EON filter, the sound goes to the delays, and I play with the delay times.

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TTMC 158 , DFG , 5Step Sequencer , Tokyo Gate 2 , Roland CR-8000

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

La Parka Noise Drone

video upload by Tim Kaiser

Worlds by Alba Ecstasy - Soundbank Demo

video upload by Kiviak Instruments

"Why choose one sound when you can have them all?
In Worlds, Alba Ecstasy brings together analogue synths, digital synths, vocals, and organic sounds into a single soundbank.

👉 https://mywo.fi/soundbanks/1368d9f2-2..."

Minimoog & Ableton SOLFA – A Generative MIDI Sequencer for Minimal and Experimental Music

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"SOLFA – A Generative MIDI Sequencer for Minimal and Experimental Music

https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...


Inspired by Arvo Pärt, Designed for Creative Exploration

SOLFA is a generative MIDI sequencer for Ableton Max for Live, built for electronic music producers, experimental composers, ambient sound designers, and those interested in algorithmic composition. Inspired by the works of Arvo Pärt, this tool allows you to create evolving, hypnotic patterns that seamlessly blend tonal minimalism with rhythmic complexity.

Minimal Pitch, Infinite Possibilities

At the core of SOLFA is a simple seven-note sequence. These notes are randomized across octaves, generating organic melodic shifts. This structured yet fluid approach results in endlessly varying musical textures that maintain a coherent harmonic identity.

Independent Rhythmic Structures

SOLFA employs isorhythmic principles, where the pitch sequence operates independently from the rhythm pattern. This allows for intricate, evolving interactions between melody and rhythm, giving rise to unexpected yet deeply musical results.

Ideal for Generative and Experimental Music

Whether you're composing ambient soundscapes, intricate polyrhythmic pieces, or avant-garde electronic music, SOLFA provides a unique method for crafting evolving compositions with minimal input. By embracing randomness within defined constraints, it encourages exploration while maintaining musical cohesion.

Unlock New Creative Dimensions

Transform simple ideas into dynamic, evolving sequences with SOLFA. Experiment with chance, structure, and unpredictability to discover new musical possibilities. Now available for Max for Live."

Arturia Introduces Rev OCEAN - Tidal Reverb

video uploads by Arturia

"Submerge your sound with Rev OCEAN, an instantly rewarding reverb powered by a state-of-the-art delay-network engine, multi-stage diffusion and deep modulation. Its wave-like interface and three expressive modes let you move freely from smooth tails and subtle drift to vast subaquatic atmospheres, transforming any sound into a fluid, ever-shifting sonic space."

Rev OCEAN 💥 special price until July 14th → https://www.arturia.com/products/soft...

U-He Zebra 3: 50 Bass Presets. Sound Demo. Live Jam

video upload by Anton Anru

"🎸 'Bass Elements' is a collection of 50 bass presets for U-He Zebra 3.
The patches cover a variety of bass tones: analog and digital, warm and metallic, deep and bright, soft and punchy, long and short, static and rhythmical.
All sounds are very dynamic: they have Velocity and ModWheel assignments.

🎛 Each patch includes 4 Macros controlling brightness, movement, envelope, modulation depth and rate, noise, distortion, and other parameters.
ModWheel opens the sound and adds harmonic content.

📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/zebr...
❗️Compatible only with Zebra 3. Not compatible with Zebra 2/Legacy.

🧿 The soundset is universal, these basses are suitable for all genres of electronic music, including Techno, House, Trance, Lounge, Downtempo, Funk, Disco, Pop, Acid, Hardcore, IDM, Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, Breakbeat, Trap, Electro, Ambient, Dubstep, EDM, Synth-Pop and others.

Technical Info – How to Import Presets
Open the Zebra plugin.
Go to the Presets tab.
On the left panel, find the User folder.
Drag and drop the folder the presets folder from your computer into the User folder inside Zebra.
Restart the plugin or refresh the presets list if needed.
The presets should now appear under User in the Zebra browser.
Make sure you are using the latest vst-plugin version.

I added drums and pads to the demo for musical context. They are not included in the soundset. The melodies/patterns are also not part of the collection—it contains only timbres/presets."

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Zebra 3 – Preset Walkthrough Pt. III (no talking)

video upload by u-he

All parts

"We continue on our musical journey through Zebra 3's preset categories 7-9: Keys & Classics, Winds & Strings, Pads. https://u-he.com/products/synths/zebra3/

00:00 - Keys & Classics
02:29 - Winds & Strings
05:17 - Pads"

Simple Arpeggios, Endless Textures | Moog Minitaur Ambient Session

video upload by Hideo Nakasako

"Simple arpeggios, endless textures. 🌙

Tonight’s ambient session is centered around the Moog Minitaur. Starting with a simple arpeggiated phrase, I layered textures from the Yamaha SEQTRAK and Elektron Analog Four to create a warm and spacious soundscape.

Thanks for listening.

Gear:
• Moog Minitaur
• Yamaha SEQTRAK
• Elektron Analog Four
• Mutable Instruments Beads
• Strymon BlueSky

#ambientmusic #ambientsession #moogminitaur #seqtrak #analogfour"

Snipe Young Presents Titanium | Akai Pro MPC Expansion

video upload by Akai Professional

"As creative as he is prolific, Snipe Young has built a signature sound sought out by artists across genres and around the world.

The multi-platinum producer’s hard-hitting beats and atmospheric sensibilities combine hip-hop, trap, and R&B into a calling card that collects hits. Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Dr. Dre, and Justin Bieber have all brought Snipe Young into the studio with results that have been streamed hundreds of millions of times.

Pack Contents:
40 MPC-Ready Drum Kits
1 Full MPC Project
160 MPC Clips
40 Audio Previews
626 Samples

'Snipe Young Presents – Titanium' is a showcase of the Grammy Award-winning producer’s prowess, a victory lap in a sample pack that provides the jumpoff for you to create your signature sound. Chirpy hi-hats, battering ram basses, choppy rimshots, and snare hits that bounce like they’re on the hardcourt are all on deck. Every sample was run through high-end studio gear for added punch, depth, and dimension.

Titanium is included with MPC Live III and MPC XL. MPC3 OS / MPC3 Desktop required.

Learn more: https://inmusic.to/2p8mczud"

Nord - The Making of the Red Keyboards

video upload by nordkeyboards

"Step inside the Nord factory and discover the story behind the original red keyboards. This unique short documentary offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship, innovation and people who bring Nord instruments to life.

A documentary by Jonas Embring
Executive Producer at Nord: David Sjöqvist
Sound Design: Martin Stenberg
Narrated by John Russell

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Befaco 7U Backpack

video upload by Befacosynth

"The Befaco Modular Backpack is designed specifically to carry your Befaco 7U Case safely and comfortably wherever your music takes you.

Built for modular musicians on the move, the backpack features a soft padded interior, ensuring your system stays protected during transport. Its expandable design gives you extra space when needed, while keeping a compact profile for everyday travel.

A dedicated laptop compartment lets you bring your computer along for live performances, studio sessions, or patching on the go. Multiple accessory pockets keep cables, headphones, power supplies and small gear neatly organized — including a hidden pocket for your knurlies and tiny essentials.

Sized to be cabin-friendly, the backpack is ready for flights, gigs, rehearsals, and studio hopping. Whether you’re travelling across the city or across the world, it’s the perfect companion for your Befaco 7U Case.

https://www.befaco.org/7u-case-backpack"

TR-808 // MONOLIT SEQUENCER // CONCRETE :: pt.2

video upload by Light Reft [Sasha DZA]

Chase Bliss BIG TIME Delay Showcase | Sound Demo (feat. Modal Element One) ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"A pure audio demonstration of the Chase Bliss Big Time hybrid analog/digital echo, utilizing the newly released Modal Electronics Element One virtual analog synthesizer as the main sound source.
No talking, just hardware.

Designed in collaboration with John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments (EAE), the Chase Bliss Big Time is a true-stereo hybrid echo that revisits the mixed-up, unique circuitry found in rackmount delays from the early 1980s. In that era, advanced analog engineering was functionally used to prop up crude digital systems. The Big Time intentionally embraces and pushes this hybrid architecture to its absolute extremes.

This video showcases how the Big Time's interactive controls and dual stages of analog coloration transform incoming synthesizer signals:

• Stereo Analog Preamp (Color): Adds beautiful, warm saturation to the input stage, designed to handle a wide variety of instruments.
• Feedback Loop Limiter (State): An analog clipping limiter in the delay path that creates everything from smooth compression to crumbling, misbiased overdrive that slowly disintegrates your echoes.
• Cluster Slider: Blends in additional delay taps and diffusion, smudging and expanding the sound into rich ambient delights and multi-tap clusters inspired by vintage space station units.
• Scale & Motion: Controls creative transposition, Thermae-like musical sequencing, and stereo modulation (Sine, Square, Envelope).

Watch how the Big Time's motorized faders react and seamlessly transition through different delay modes—from tight modulations (3-46ms) to Short (46-736ms) and Long delays, across HiFi, Focus, Warm, and Analog voicings.

Providing the core audio tracking is the Modal Element One. Its 8-voice virtual analog engine, morphable filters, and rich stereo waveforms offer the perfect high-quality sonic canvas to test the Big Time's true-stereo capabilities, input saturation, and analog dry-thru.

🎧 Headphones or studio monitors are highly recommended to capture the full true-stereo imaging and analog character of the pedal.

Special thanks to Chase Bliss!"