Jean Michel Jarre in his Home Studio 1987

video upload by Bleu Lezard

This one is in via in via Ivan Trajkovic aka dejayiwan.

"Visit of Jean Michel Jarre's studio at his home in Croissy in 1987 as part of the 1pm newspaper presented by William Leymergie on French Television Antenne2, for the release of the album: 'Houston Lyon in concert'. Fairlight and ARP2600 demo.
Mixing: Denis Vanzetto.

I kept this document on a VHS tape in the attic for 20 years. I'm happy to have kept it for so long and, thanks to Youtube, to share it with you!

I would be delighted to share my music with you:
👉 Web: https://bleulezard.com
👉 Digital platforms: https://linktr.ee/bleulezard
👉 Instagram: / _bleulezard"

Soul of the Machine | Inside the ARP Centennial Compilation

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We explore the new compilation _Soul of the Machine_, released by the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation as part of this year's centennial celebrations of the birth of Alan R. Pearlman. There are two CDs with twelve tracks each, plus a digital-only "bonus disc" with another 12 tracks, featuring a diverse roster of artists. All tracks feature ARP synthesizers, including the rare 2500, the ubiquitous 2600 and Odyssey, the Pro Soloist, OMNI, and more. We highlight a few of the tracks and artists from each disc and share some thoughts on the compilation as a whole.

To find out more about the compilation, as well as the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation, please visit their official website:
https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/s...

You can also find the compilation on Bandcamp:
https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com/a...

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0:00 Introduction
0:29 Overview of the compilation
1:09 Disc 1 highlights
2:00 Disc 2 highlights
3:05 Bonus 'digital only' disc
3:47 Conclusion"

Mos-lab & Scrotum Lab "The 2500 adventure"

video upload by batchas

"I skipped the part about making my matrix and the all process which took weeks and weeks behind the choice of pins instead of switches, but I might come back to it and do a video next year. Time will tell. Meanwhile here I'm looking back at the nice and positive moments I had with this 2500 clone, from receiving the modules up to the latest patch I did this year."

Benge electronic album Orgoustic Plus 30

video upload by Memetune Studio

"There is a new Benge album out today!



It's 30 years since I released my first album. This is a a kind of follow up

In 1995, I decided to set up a small home studio and record an album, using a combination of acoustic and electronic instruments. The result was my debut solo record Electro-Orgoustic Music, which was also the first release on my label Expanding Records

It was the beginning of a lifelong journey, a sonic adventure in which I explored my musical passions, combining old and new equipment, trying to discover my own unique voice with these fascinating instruments. I have followed my instincts and expanded my toolbox, but kept true to my original vision: to surround myself with inspirational tools and live amongst them, using them daily in my work and play

Here, I present to you an album made 30 years on from that debut recording, using a similar cast of instrumental characters, in fact many of the same ones which appeared on the first album

This album was made on the following equipment (asterisk denotes an appearance on the 1995 album):

Moog Modular 3C*
Arp 2500
Buchla 200
EMS VCS3*
Serge Modular
AKAI S950* / S5000 and AX73
Minimoog*
Yamaha CS40M
Korg Lambda
Baby Grand Piano*
Double Bass*
Clarinet*
Drums, Cymbals, Percussions*
Lexicon 224X and PrimeTime-95
AMS RMX16, Quantec QRS
Neve 88D Mixing Console"

Batchas "Polynomial" just for fun

video upload by batchas

"Music as therapy.
As usual can't beat the amazing original by Aphex Twin and it's not the goal anyway, cause I'm doing these session as therapy. No-brainer and fun.
One unique take und tschüss...
Instruments: Mos-lab 2500 (Scrotum Lab matrix), Oberheim Matrix 1000, Roland Juno 60, Waldorf Q, Waldorf Pulse +. Efx: Audiothingies Doctor A, Valhalla Supermassive.
The images are excerpts from a movie by Georges Méliès called 'Un Homme de têtes' released in 1898."

Toto’s Steve Porcaro Shows How He Created the Synth Sounds on Africa, Human Nature, Rosanna, ...

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"In this monumental video, I’m sitting down in Steve Porcaro’s studio for a rare, up-close demonstartions at how one of the true synth legends created some of the most iconic sounds in music history.

What makes this so special is that Steve takes us step by step through the exact synthesizer techniques he used on massive hit records — including Michael Jackson’s 'Human Nature,' Toto’s 'Africa' and 'Rosanna,' as well as classic tracks for Hall & Oates, Don Henley, Donna Summer, and more. He also recreates these sounds on the same model vintage synthesizers he used on the original recordings.

As we dig in, Steve shares his personal approach to synthesis, how he builds multi-dimensional sounds, thinks about atmosphere and texture, and shapes parts so they serve the song emotionally, not just sonically. He also reveals how he writes out synthesizer parts on score paper, treating synths like orchestral instruments and arranging them with real intention.

This isn’t a preset rundown or surface-level demo. It’s a candid, in-studio conversation about process, musical thinking, with hands-on demonstrations from someone who helped define the sound of an era. If you’ve ever wondered how these legendary synth parts were truly made, now you can get it straight from the source, this is a moment you don’t want to miss!"

TMP-3-06 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge

video upload by Memetune Studio

00:00 Opening Titles
00:17 Introduction
01:27 Switched On 80s
12:54 Little Black Boxes
17:29 Commercial Break
19:58 Patching Today
29:19 Synthesiser Club
31:59 Video Lab
36:07 Outro

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Sixth and final episode of the third series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio

The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses them in his productions and collaborations

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It is divided into the following sections:

SWITCHED ON 80s - This third series takes an in-depth look into six classic 80s synthesisers, selected because of their interesting and unique attributes

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A further look at some classic rack mount studio gear of the 80s and 90s

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling

PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch, this time using Cybersynthesis techniques to bring an element of surprise to the patches

SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three, concentrating on 'families' of synths

VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals, concentrating on a specific device in each episode

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In THIS episode:

SWITCHED ON 80s - A look at Roland's first fully digital keyboard the D50 Linear Synthesiser from 1987

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at the unique Kawai K5m additive synth

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some adverts for Memetune-related goodies, including a new Benge album and the range of Memetune merchandise

PATCHING TODAY - Today is a bit special - Benge sets up a mega-patch using a Modcan A Series, an Emu 2000 modular, a Serge Paperface and an ARP 2500

SYNTHESISER CLUB - In todays episode, Benge makes some elevator muzak on Ensoniq synths: an ESQ1, an SD1, an ASR-X and a Fizmo

VIDEO LAB - In this episode we take a brief glance at the editing platform, DaVinci Resolve from Blackmagic Design

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LINKS:

Memetune Studio Instagram: @memetunestudio

Benge & Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com

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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2025"

Additional Vintage Synth TV Series episodes from Benge

ARP Omni 2 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

"Generally working pretty good. Most of the caps have been replaced. There is a problem with the synth on/off switches but otherwise it is working well."

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ARP Solus Monophonic Analog Synthesizer SN 2353473

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via this Reverb listing

"The ARP Solus is often considered the "little brother" to the ARP Odyssey, but that does not really capture what is best about this synth. For one, the filter is considerably brighter than the other ARP synths that were made in the years before this modal was released. Please check out the attached video by Alex Ball for an explanation and a great demo.

This particular Solus is a great shape, with everything working extremely well. It looks and sounds great! The built in case/lid is also in excellent condition. It is hard to believe that this synth is 45 years old."

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ARP AVATAR Synthesizer odyssey RESTORED only CV gate control

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via this eBay listing

Additional Tone Tweakers Listings

"Meticulously refurbished over approximately 22+ hours to be as good as it could possibly be, with a new set of modern faders that are way better than the originals and their copies, this unit is a real pleasure to play and is fully functional, with one exception - we disabled the guitar interface. This unit can still be controlled via CV and gate.

Why did we disable to guitar interface? This unit, like most, did not come to us with the guitar pickup and cable, so we weren't able to test it with a guitar. That said, the guitar interfaces are usually broken and beyond repair at this point. The manufacturer sealed the interface circuitry in epoxy, so if (and when) a component inside that black epoxied box goes bad, as they almost always do, they're impossible to open and repair by practical means. Also, even when the guitar interface is working, you'll need the pickup and cable, which have often disappeared over the decades. So, if you're looking for a unit that will work with your guitar, this one won't, and it's likely many others won't either, based on what we've seen - please search our listings to see if we have another in stock that does. This one contains the same synth engine as the ARP Odyssey Mk3 (with a couple very minor differences in the modulations) and can be controlled via a midi-to-cv converter or compatible vintage keyboard or sequencer. Be careful if you're considering buying one of these elsewhere - most sellers don't test them properly and don't know enough or care enough to identify and report problems, especially with the guitar section. Any avatar or odyssey that still has its original faders will almost definitely need them replaced, so consider that too. And then there are the ones that use the low quality copies of what were already low quality original faders. We already did this work, and it's expensive. Cost was around $300 for the new faders, plus additional parts, plus 22 hours of skilled labor, plus additional labor to route the sample and hold mixer output to modulate VCO2 and the filter for oscillator and filter FM as you'd have on an Odyssey (which is being performed as I type this so I don't know the total time yet)."

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KORG ARP 2600 FS DEMO

video upload by EthanRayMusic

"Here's 8 minutes of me messing around on Korg's full size reissue of the ARP 2600. This is by no means a comprehensive showcase of its sonic potential, which is vast, but just a small taste of how great it sounds.

No reverb or effects, just the pure, dry signal of the 2600 going into my interface."

Vintage ARP Analog Minus Noise Mixer

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via this Reverb listing

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ARP Foundation Orange Friday SALE

via the Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"Orange is the New Black in the ARPstore!

We've got a bunch of new merch in the ARP store for Orange Friday! Some special winter items, new prints and much more. USE ORANGEBLACK15 all 15% off at check out! Plus - Bandcamp Friday is coming!"

ARP 2600 metal ornament pictured.

Luke Million | Knight Rider Theme | Official Video Clip

video upload by Luke Million

"The Official Video Clip for my cover of the Knight Rider Theme

I had so much fun putting this together. I paid homage to the original masterpiece by Stu Phillips but injected it with more raw synth fire power 🎹 🔥 🔋

You can stream / download on your favourite music platforms here - https://xelon.ffm.to/krtheme

Synths Used in order of appearance;

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3
Moog Multimoog
Roland Jupiter 4
Moog Grandmother
Oberheim OB8
Roland Juno 6
Arp Odyssey Mk 1
E-MU Emulator II
Moog Matriarch

#knightrider #80smusic #synthesizer"

Arp Quadra Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Ready For Reassemble

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via this eBay listing

"ARP Quadra synthesizer. Currently in parts and needs to be reassembled. Includes new illuminated sliders and touch sensor strip from Synth Chaser.

This is a project synth that I am just not getting around to rebuilding. Time to find a new home and give someone else a chance to bring this amazing vintage synthesizer back to life."

Pics of the inside.

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Dual Arp Odyssey kaafi scale

video upload by Ebotronix

Arp Odyssey black and white,2600m,
3x Doepfer R2m,
3x Mutable Instruments Midipal, (kaafi scale),
Waldorf Iridium,
Intuitive Instruments - Exquis,
Line 6 DL 4 Mk 2,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastle Bestie,
21.11.2025
video# 2581

The ARP Centennial Celebration continues...

via the Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"June through October were busy months for us here at the Foundation. We celebrated Alan's 100th Birthday with a whole slew of events, including a new exhibit at EMEAPP/Museum of Music Technology, and the NAMM Museum of Making Music. Arriving in the UK on September 26, we exhibited at Machina Bristronica in Bristol... we had a special raffle of a meticulously restored vintage ARP Pro Soloist, personally signed by Tony Banks, legendary keyboardist of Genesis, to benefit the Foundation... we were part of the London Synthesizer show at The Musical Museum in London, and we capped it off with visits to both The Townshend Studio and Peter Gabriel's Real World Studio. WHEW!

Check out the full list of past events, and visit the Centennial Gallery."

The Smoke-Grey Season (composition) for Clavinet, Arp 2600, Voyager and Mellotrons

video upload by R. Reger

"A little showcase of the clavinet’s versatility in non-funk contexts -- it's played thru a couple different stompboxes and an overdriven Leslie 3300. The title is borrowed from the great Chicago novelist Nelson Algren. Downloads are available at regermusic.com."

Dual Arp Odyssey ~ 2600m | Return to Omnia

video upload by Ebotronix

Arp Odyssey black and white,2600m,
3x Doepfer R2m,
3x Mutable Instruments Midipal, (bhairav Scale),
Line 6 DL 4 Mk 2,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastle Bestie,
17.11.2025
video# 2580

Return to Omnia

video upload by Ebotronix

Waldorf Iridium,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Arp 2600m,
Keith Mc Millen Qu Nexus,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastle Bestie,
14.11.2025
video# 2579

Antonus 2600 - Test Drive 2

video upload by Tumeni Knobs

Part 1 here

"This is an extended version of the patch I created for the Antonus 'Patch Challenge'. The 90 second version was featured on their social media sites. :-) I really enjoyed listening to this patch and messing around with it, so thought I should record a longer version. This is a combination of generative and performance patching in that I could let it run for hours and it would be dynamic enough to listen to in the background, but it also was good fun to actively mess around with.

The hardware is the Antonus 2600 DIY version, with the Antonus SidecARP Eurorack expansion case, the Arturia KeyStep Pro and Fractal Audio VP4.

SidecARP modules are, from left to right:
ALM - Pamela's New Workout
Stochastic Instruments - Stochastic Inspiration Generator
Qu-Bit - Surface
Addac - Swell Physics
Molten Modular - Motion MTR
Black Corporation - Deckard's Voice
Make Noise - Mimeophon
Qu-Bit - Nautilus,
ALM - S.B.G Pro
Roland - 531 Mixer

KSP provides a clock signal to PNW and the five step "anchor" arpeggio to the 2600 Osc 1. SIG provides three separate sequences to ARP Osc 3, Surface and Deckard's Voice. The notes are based on the Dm scale. 2600 Osc 2 is LFOing the Cutoff. 2600 Noise is randomly mixed in for added texture. VP4 is used for some subtle flanger and reverb on the 2600 (through the S.B.G. Pro), but I also mix in some clock-sync'd panning and some delay. Surface goes into Nautilus and Deckard goes into Mimeophon. All mixed together in the Roland 531 mixer. Recorded on iPhone 12 Max through an iRig Pro from 531 line outs."