Grip! A legendary compressor redesigned by Izhar Ashdot and Claude AI

video upload by Izhar Ashdot Sound & Vision

"Grip! My take on the LevelLoc compressor. I designed it and let Claude Code handle the coding and debugging."

Additional details from Izhar:

"Here’s a new compressor I built with the amazing help of Claude Code.
It’s a modern and fine tuned homage to the legendary Levelloc.
It sounds like an analog beast but is actually hosted on a Pi Pico 2 microcontroller. "

DrumComputer Claude Extension [AI Comes to Software Synthesis]

video upload by Sugar Bytes

"Make beats by just describing them. DrumComputer as a Claude desktop extension — Claude picks the right presets and composes the groove, DrumComputer delivers WAV, MIDI and sounds for your DAW." https://sugar-bytes.de/drumcomputer#c...

Also see Syntplant's PhenoType directly below for descriptive synth design. See the AI label for AI related posts. Note the AI Synthesis label is reserved for the manufacturer.

PhenoType - Generate Synplant Patches from Text

video upload by Sonic Charge

Surprisingly no mention of AI.

"PhenoType is a free script for Synplant 2 that lets you generate synth patches from text descriptions.

Type the description of a sound, texture, or instrument, click EXE, and PhenoType will attempt to create a matching patch locally on your machine. Click EXE again for another interpretation, use the result as a starting point for further editing and evolution, or click RND and see where things go.

PhenoType runs entirely locally inside Synplant 2. No cloud processing and no internet connection required.

Free download:

https://soniccharge.com/phenotype

Requires Synplant 2:

https://soniccharge.com/synplant

(All sounds in this video, including the mouse clicks and keyboard sounds, were created using Synplant 2.)"

A.I. Experiments: The Infinite Drum Machine

video upload by Google for Developers

"Check out https://g.co/aiexperiments to learn more.

Sounds are complex and vary widely. This experiment uses machine learning to organize thousands of everyday sounds. The computer wasn’t given any descriptions or tags – only the audio. Using a technique called t-SNE, the computer placed similar sounds closer together. You can use the map to explore neighborhoods of similar sounds and even make beats using the drum sequencer. http://g.co/aiexperiments

Built by Kyle McDonald, Manny Tan, Yotam Mann, and friends at Google Creative Lab. Thanks to the London Philharmonia for contributing some sounds to this project. t-SNE animation featured in video by Gene Kogan.

More resources:
https://github.com/lvdmaaten/bhtsne
http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore...
http://ml4a.github.io"

This one is in via Ivan Trajkovic aka deejayiwan.

A couple of screenshots for the archives:

Roland Future Design Lab and Neutone Introduce Project LYDIA

Press release follows:

A Technology Preview Exploring AI, DIY Culture, and the Future of Music Creation

Los Angeles, November 11, 2025 — Roland Future Design Lab, the advanced technologies research group of Roland Corporation, announces Project LYDIA, an audio processing platform preview created in collaboration with Neutone, developers of next-generation AI tools for musicians and artists. Project LYDIA merges Neutone’s trainable AI software with Roland’s hardware expertise, using a Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer to deliver a compact, stage-ready prototype that reimagines DIY innovation for a new generation.

Bridging AI and DIY Creativity
Roland’s legacy in DIY music creation began in 1981 with AMDEK (Analog Music Digital Electronic Kits), a line of build-it-yourself kits that encouraged musicians to experiment with technology. Today, Roland Future Design Lab revisits that spirit, asking how modern creators can explore sound through emerging AI tools.

AI for Sound Discovery and Exploration
Powered by Neutone’s Morpho technology, Project LYDIA, named after DIY and AI, uses “neural sampling” to learn the tonal qualities of any sound and apply it to another in real time, with the sonic results ranging from highly musical to exotic and surprising. The current Project LYDIA mockup houses a Raspberry Pi 5 computer running Neutone’s special version of Morpho alongside Roland’s latest ideas for a simple, tactile control panel. Audio I/O is currently managed via a USB-connected Roland Rubix interface, with future iterations aiming to fully integrate I/O for a completely self-contained device.


AI Innovation at Roland
Project LYDIA builds on Roland’s growing exploration of AI as a creative partner for musicians. In 2024, Roland and Universal Music Group (UMG) jointly introduced the Principles for Music Creation with AI, a framework outlining shared commitments to ethical and artist-centered innovation.
“Roland has taken a leadership role globally in practicing responsible development with AI for music creation,” said Paul McCabe, Senior Vice President of Research and Innovation at Roland. “Part of being responsible is getting input from creators on what they find useful, helpful, or inspiring, and what ideas may not be welcome in their workflows. Releasing Project LYDIA as a technology preview allows us to demonstrate possibilities, seek community input, optimize, and improve.”

Shaping the Future Together
Project LYDIA debuted at the Audio Developer Conference taking place November 10 through November 12 in Bristol, UK, inviting feedback from the creative community to guide future research in AI-driven music tools. Musicians and makers can share their thoughts and ideas via a short survey here.

To learn more about the inspiration and technology behind Project LYDIA, visit Roland’s feature story on Roland Future Design Lab.

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When the Spec Becomes Code: Building a Norns Instrument with AI

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Building PolyNexus: A Complete Norns Instrument, using Claude AI

I used to struggle with "vibe coding" - throwing prompts at AI and hoping for working software. Then I discovered the article "When the Spec Becomes the Code," and everything changed.

Spec-driven development (SDD) transformed my workflow. Instead of generating code through endless prompts, I focus on creating clear specifications first. The spec becomes the blueprint, and Claude AI helps compile it into working code.

PolyNexus is the result of this approach - a complete generative polyphonic instrument for Monome Norns that evolved far beyond my initial vision. What started as a chord sequencer grew ambitious: I built PolyVoice, a custom 6-voice synthesizer engine in SuperCollider, based on three Plaits oscillator models with wavefolding, sample rate reduction, and comprehensive modulation.

The best part? Spec-driven development gave me the confidence to tackle SuperCollider synthesis, something I wouldn't have attempted with traditional "vibe coding."

🎹 PolyNexus Features:

PolyVoice Synthesis Engine: • Custom 6-voice polyphonic SuperCollider engine • Three Plaits-inspired oscillator models (morph, waveshaping, wavetable) • Wavefolding for harmonic complexity • Sample rate reduction for lo-fi textures • Independent LFOs and envelope control per voice

Generative Sequencer: • 16-chord harmonic palette (monome Grid row 1) • Probabilistic note retriggering engine • Random chord sequencer for compositional surprises • Bass and sub-bass sequencer for rhythmic foundation • Real-time playable notes (Grid row 5)

Analog-Style Effects Chain: • Tape character: flutter, wow, saturation, tape noise • Tape-style delay with feedback and rate control • Multi-mode filtering for tone shaping

🔗 Resources: • Jean Bovet: "When the Spec Becomes the Code" - / when-the-spec-becomes-the-code • PolyNexus (coming soon to lines community) • monome Norns - https://monome.org • Mutable Instruments Plaits • SuperCollider synthesis language

⏱️ Timeline:
0:00 - Introduction: The Struggle with Vibe Coding
01:51 - Discovery: Spec-Driven Development
04:33 - What is PolyNexus?
12:37 - Live Performance

Want to try spec-driven development? Start by describing what you want to build in clear, detailed language. Iterate on the specification until it's crystal clear. Then let AI help compile it into code. You'll be amazed at what becomes possible."

What Happens When A.I. Plays the Digitone 2? w/ Synthgenie.com

video upload by SLUMPFISH OFFICIAL

https://www.synthgenie.com

0:00 Intro
0:54 Acid Bass
1:56 Kick
2:50 Hi Hats
3:31 Snare
4:28 Kick 2
5:16 Acid Bass 2 (Performance)
6:05 Synth Genie Info
6:29 Final Thoughts/Outro

"Can A.I. design a track for you? I'm here to test that theory out with Synth Genie, an A.I. website that will create patches based on your prompts. Is this a viable tool for music makers? Or a sign of the world ending? Let's find out."

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[$27] DIY PCM MIDI Sound module | SAM2696 & XIAO MIDI Synthesizer based

video upload by HAGIWO

"PCM MIDI sound module based on the Seeed Studio XIAO MIDI Synthesizer. It plays using external MIDI signals, and the four built-in buttons can also be used to change parameters. working documents (schematics & source code) https://note.com/solder_state/n/n1f2e... XIAO MIDI Synthesizer https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-MIDI..."

You can find an overview video of the Seeed Studio XIAO here.

Eurorack Explorer - Vibecoding a Free Eurorack Randomizer

video upload by Metamyther

"Check out Eurorack Explorer: https://eurorackexplorer.netlify.app/

Explore your modular rack with Eurorack Explorer, a free web app I built using AI-powered vibecoding and the Bolt platform. In this video, I walk you through how to import your ModularGrid rack and generate random module combinations to spark new creative ideas. Whether you're designing a live performance case or just want to break out of habitual patching routines, this tool is made for Eurorack enthusiasts looking for unexpected new pathways in their setup.

#eurorack, #modularsynth, #modularsynthesizer, #electronicmusic, #synthesizers, #eurorackmodular, #modulargrid, #modularsynthesis, #vibecoding, #aicoding

00:00 - Intro
01:34 - Exporting from Modular Grid
02:04 - Using Eurorack Explorer
02:44 - Eurorack Explorer's Randomize Function"

DIY eurorack modular synth | MOD2 Break beats : RP2350 based drum module

video upload by HAGIWO

"This module is an open source general-purpose Drum module based on Seeed XIAO RP2350.
Thanks to AI-friendly hardware design, it's easy to create software variations using generative AI.
With general-purpose components and a simple circuit, this module is affordable and DIY-friendly.

Break beats:
PCM break-beat playback module. Slice points are pre-programmed into the MCU and can be selected via CV."

https://note.com/solder_state/n/n33132a160afb

A $20 MIDI synthesizer based on the SAM2695 chip (#seeed #XIAO-MIDI-Synthesizer)

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Here's the #seeed 'XIAO MIDI' #synthesizer, a $20 box based on the #SAM2695 synth-on-a-chip and the XIAO ESP32-C3 MCU. You can get it here: https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-MIDI... Table of contents:

00:00 quick sound impression
00:12 hi
00:38 hardware overview
00:57 default firmware
01:50 creating a firmware that actually supports MIDI (shoutout to @SimpleDIYElectroMusicProjects )
03:12 build a 5 pin MIDI in plug
05:23 some sounds: piano
06:20 saw wave pad
06:34 "crystal ep"
07:13 analog pad
07:27 'glass pad'
08:05 synth brass
08:23 drum kit
08:33 on NRPNs and SYSEX using @intechstudio 's GRID controllers
09:13 NRPN explained (Filter cutoff frequency control)
10:54 SYSEX explained (Reverb time control)
11:38 calculating the checksum
12:20 live tweaking demo
13:01 same, but using multiple tracks
14:25 conclusion; some feedback to SEEED

Also check out https://github.com/kinoshita-lab/MIDI... which uses the same chip but already has a MIDI capable firmware. https://www.tindie.com/products/kinos...

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL

https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"


Features 1: Zero-Barrier Creation, Perfect for Music Beginners

With three preset modes and plug-and-play functionality, you can dive straight into music creation—no complex setup required. Built-in speaker and four tactile buttons deliver an intuitive, self-contained experience that eliminates external dependencies. Start making music from the very first note, no prior expertise needed.

Features 2: All-in-One MIDI + Metronome – Smarter, Smoother Workflow

XIAO MIDI synthesizer comes with a pre-set Metronome Mode, where you can press the buttons to change your BPM and toggle the drum track to effortlessly sync rhythms and control your entire beats with one single device. No need for extra devices or apps.

Features 3: Pro-Grade Performance for Advanced Players

Open-source hardware/software architecture supports deep customization and advanced sound design. With 64-note polyphony and 128-note capacity, unlock limitless sonic possibilities—craft your own signature sound engine, whether you're a beginner or an audio hacker.

Features 4: Ultra-Portable & Fully Hackable

Pocket-sized design (71mm × 49mm × 28.5mm) lets you capture inspiration anytime, anywhere. The 3D printed enclosure is fully open-source for you to remix and customize—not just an instrument, but your personal music canvas.

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DIY eurorack modular synth | MOD2 VCO : RP2350 based drum module

video upload by HAGIWO

"This module is an open source general-purpose Drum module based on Seeed XIAO RP2350.
Thanks to AI-friendly hardware design, it's easy to create software variations using generative AI. With general-purpose components and a simple circuit, this module is affordable and DIY-friendly.

VCO:
V/oct tracking , 6 waveforms.

MOD2 is not a module designed for use as a VCO.
It has a limited number of CV inputs and cannot modulate the timbre.
It is a technical test program intended to verify functionality as a simple oscillator.

working documents
https://note.com/solder_state/n/nce8f...
https://note.com/solder_state/n/n2214...

PCB gerber data & PCB assy production data Download
https://www.patreon.com/posts/mod2-rp..."

DIY eurorack modular synth | MOD2 Sample Player : RP2350 based drum module

video upload by HAGIWO

"This module is an open source general-purpose Drum module based on Seeed XIAO RP2350.
Thanks to AI-friendly hardware design, it's easy to create software variations using generative AI.
With general-purpose components and a simple circuit, this module is affordable and DIY-friendly.

Sample player:
WAV sample player.
It is possible to save audio files up to a total of 20 seconds / 18 files.

working documents
https://note.com/solder_state/n/nce8f...
https://note.com/solder_state/n/na31f...

Code with WAV samples included
https://www.patreon.com/posts/code-fo...

PCB gerber data & PCB assy production data Download
https://www.patreon.com/posts/mod2-rp..."

DIY eurorack modular synth | MOD2 Snare : RP2350 based drum module

video upload by HAGIWO

"This module is an open source general-purpose Drum module based on Seeed XIAO RP2350.
Thanks to AI-friendly hardware design, it's easy to create software variations using generative AI.
With general-purpose components and a simple circuit, this module is affordable and DIY-friendly.

Clap:
TR-808-style digital snare: sine-wave with pitch envelope + blue noise

working documents
https://note.com/solder_state/n/nce8f...
https://note.com/solder_state/n/nd5c8...

PCB gerber data & PCB assy production data Download
https://www.patreon.com/posts/mod2-rp..."

Jacking Circuit Tracks into Google Gemini AI—DAWless Chaos in Real-Time!

video upload by LucaTronico

"So… what happens when you hot-wire a Novation Circuit Tracks into Google Gemini Music AI (Lyria) over Web MIDI and tell them to play nice?

Answer: they don’t.

Instead you get a live, DAW-free roller-coaster of broken genres, AI hallucinations, surprise crashes, and the occasional moment of pure synth bliss. 🤖🎛️💥

This isn’t a 'click-and-generate' demo—the AI is running in real time, riding (and sometimes derailing) every knob twist I throw at it.

Is it techno? Vaporwave? Polka-drum-&-bass? Nobody knows. But it’s weird, it’s raw, and it’s 100 % unrepeatable."

DIY eurorack modular synth | MOD2 HiHat : RP2350 based drum module

video upload by HAGIWO

"This module is an open source general-purpose Drum module based on Seeed XIAO RP2350. Thanks to AI-friendly hardware design, it's easy to create software variations using generative AI. With general-purpose components and a simple circuit, this module is affordable and DIY-friendly.

HiHat:
white and blue noise base HiHat.

working documents
https://note.com/solder_state/n/nce8f...
https://note.com/solder_state/n/n171d...

PCB gerber data & PCB assy production data Download
https://www.patreon.com/posts/mod2-rp..."

DIY eurorack modular synth | MOD2 FM Drum : RP2350 based drum module

video upload by HAGIWO

"This module is an open source general-purpose Drum module based on Seeed XIAO RP2350.
Thanks to AI-friendly hardware design, it's easy to create software variations using generative AI.
With general-purpose components and a simple circuit, this module is affordable and DIY-friendly.

FM Drum:
Two‑operator FM percussion voice for Eurorack.

working documents
https://note.com/solder_state/n/nce8f...
https://note.com/solder_state/n/n5ff2...

PCB gerber data & PCB assy production data Download
https://www.patreon.com/posts/mod2-rp...

DIY eurorack modular synth | MOD2 Claves : RP2350 based drum module

video upload by HAGIWO

"This module is an open source general-purpose Drum module based on Seeed XIAO RP2350.
Thanks to AI-friendly hardware design, it's easy to create software variations using generative AI.

With general-purpose components and a simple circuit, this module is affordable and DIY-friendly.

Claves:
A simple claves sound source.
The waveform mixes sine and triangle waves at an arbitrary rate.
The pitch CV follows the V/oct.

working documents
https://note.com/solder_state/n/nce8f...
https://note.com/solder_state/n/ne976...

PCB gerber data & PCB assy production data Download
////In preparation (scheduled to be uploaded to Patreon)////

Please support me to continue projects.
In patreon you will find content about my background , technical information.
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Musik Musik und Technik Folge 11 - Synthesizer

video upload by dandimite learning channel

Looks like an AI generated video based on ARP 2500 & EMS systems.

MOD2 Prototype test | Seeed XIAO RP2350 based Drum module for eurorack

video upload by HAGIWO

":Almost all of the programs were generated by ChatGPT.
Since the circuit has been simplified, there are few CV inputs and the audio is output via PWM, but the RP2350 is fast enough that even a simple program can produce reasonably good sound.

Although there are no plans to use it as a VCO, it also supports V/oct.
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