Silicon Machine | Daniel Miller & Alexander Hacke in conversation | FFOSSO

video upload by FFOSSO

"We sat down with Daniel Miller and Alexander Hacke to talk about the sounds, machines, and ideas behind Silicon Machine, a new FFOSSO instrument sampled directly from Daniel's own collection of original synths and drum machines.

Daniel traces the lineage back to the earliest days of Mute Records: the Korg 700S that powered "Warm Leatherette" and 'T.V.O.D.,' the rented Space Echo, the four-track sessions where everything was played by hand because there was no other way to do it. Gear that wasn't prestigious, wasn't expensive, and wasn't supposed to sound like much, and did anyway.

Alexander curated the collection, with patches designed and programmed by both Alexander and Daniel for FFOSSO. As curator, Alexander brings his own perspective: a musician whose practice spans decades of Einstürzende Neubauten's industrial explorations, finding music in unconventional sources and understanding intuitively what happens when machines are pushed somewhere they weren't designed to go.

Together they talk about limitation as a creative force, the character that comes from imperfection, and why the rough edges of early DIY electronics can still feel more alive than many things made today. Silicon Machine is the result: cold basslines, broken rhythmic pulses, stark analog textures — raw, mechanical, and quietly menacing.

Available now on FFOSSO

www.ffosso.com"

Warm Leatherette

video upload by The Normal - Topic - 869 subscribers

"Provided to YouTube by Mute

Warm Leatherette · The Normal

Warm Leatherette

℗ 1978 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Ltd

Composer: D. Miller
Composer: Miller

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“proceed?” - synth improv no. 2 | Moog Prodigy, Moog Grandmother, ARP Odyssey, Sequential OB-6

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Melodic ARP2500 with SciFi video - by Benge

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Another track from the new Benge album

This track is made on a vintage ARP 2500 modular system from 1970. A series of looper modules made by 2hp were used to construct the music in real time

The ARP 2500 was known as the concert grand of synths. This is because it is so magnificent in every way possible

You can watch the original performance here:
• Summersend - ARP2500 [posted here]

This video pays homage to one of my favourite science fiction illustrators Syd Mead, who was responsible for many amazing designs, including some of the world building in Blade Runner and Tron. I have tried to bring them to life by putting them through the Memetune VideoLab...enjoy!"

Arp Axxe Analog Keyboard Synthesizer

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Hainbach - Vive

video upload by HAINBACH

"Here is the second single of my upcoming album 'Vive' on Seil Records. Stream it now everywhere. Thank you for listening!

MUSIC: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"

matrix note: Some synth spotting with HAINBACH. You can find a studio tour with Anthony Marinelli here.

Elton - Arp Axxe | Microwave | Minimoog

video upload by Johan Boberg

"Arp Axxe is more than a just budget Odyssey."

Sounds from the Studio #electronicmusic

video upload by HanzVolt

"No AI was used in the making of this video.."

Oberheim Xpander and Nord 2x Emulator ( Nodal Red 2x ) #electronicmusic

video upload by HanzVolt

"messin around in the studio as usual..."

ARP Foundation Back-to-School Fundraiser to Inspire the Next Generation of Electronic Music Innovators

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"Bleeps and voices from ARPs for All workshops / Music performed by Jim Michmerhuizen / The Bach Works

Campaign runs August 18 through October 13, 2026, seeking $17,500 to acquire and preserve rare pieces of synthesizer history and to grow the Foundation's ARPs for All education program.

LEARN MORE, DONATE & GET some COOL GIFTS!
https://arpchives.org/arp-late-summer...

Support the Foundation — Receive Exclusive Thank-You Gifts

As a thank you for helping preserve synthesizer history, supporters can choose from a variety of exclusive rewards generously donated by members of the synthesizer community. The reward ladder is simple: each level includes everything below it, plus one new gift — so the more you give, the more you receive.

Highlights include:
One-on-one tutorials with renowned artist Lisa Bella Donna
Anthony Marinelli's “Think Like a Synth” course
Cherry Audio software, including the Synth Stack 6
KORG Collection software bundle
Bjooks rewards — PATCH & TWEAK digital subscription and hardcover editions

EVERSYNTH ARP Odyssey t-shirts, ARP magnets, Eurorack blanks, and postcard sets

A drawing for a Day at ARPs for All Studios in Boston

https://arpchives.org/arp-late-summer..."

Nightfall on the Island of the Sirens (soundscape) for VCS3 and Arp2600.

video upload by R. Reger

"The thumbnail shows the 2600, but this piece relies heavily on the VCS3."

VIVALDI - Autumn Part 2 on SIX Korg ARP Odysseys

video upload by Richard Payne

"He knocked it out the park did Vivaldi, with Autumn Part 2. I had it programmed and up on the ARPs for a couple of weeks before I filmed it this afternoon. Was a one take wonder this time, but I had been fiddling with it for a fortnight. And it's very hard to mess up this one.

The Odyssey FS keyboard (on it's side) is taking place of Odyssey #3 (still at the repair place ...) and is handling the 'not needing to be filldled with' bass. Top left (#1) is playing the PWM'd arpeggio. #2, #4 & #5 are playing the 'string' parts and #6 is on sub bass and white noise duties. It's being modulated by it's LFO on the lowest rate.

There's no EQ or mixing going on but I did lean into Ableton's Delay on the Arpeggio and Sub Bass / Wind synths and everything was fed through Arturia's lovely LX-24 Reverb.

Thanks again for watching!"

ARP Quadra Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

"ARP Quadra in great working condition. Serviced regularly by Custom Vintage Keyboards in Los Angeles, this synth has been upgraded with wooden end cheeks to replace the original leather ones, a brand new aftertouch system, as well as fully recapped, and calibrated. There are a few areas with paint chips pictured, but for its age, it is in remarkable shape. Power cord included.

Due to its size/shape and fragile nature, local pickup in Brooklyn only, or can arrange hand delivery within a few hours drive for an additional cost."

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ARP2500 & Baloran The RIVER - Sketches

video upload by Smartti1970

"Synthesizers:
ARP 2500 (Mos-Lab)
Baloran The River

FX:
Lexicon PCM80
Eventide H8000"

Patrick Gleeson - A tribute to a great synthesizer pioneer from CatSynth TV

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We at CatSynth pay tribute to Patrick Gleeson, a legendary synthesizer pioneer, performer, and composer, who passed away earlier this month. In addition to going through his history and accomplishments, we share some of his own words about his life in music and his collaborations, including his most famous collaboration with Herbie Hancock. We also share statements from composer and multi-instrumentalist Sam Morrison and Dina Pearlman-Ifil of the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation.

0:00 Introduction
0:25 From English literature to music
1:13 Embracing synthesizers
1:38 Collaboration with Herbie Hancock
2:33 Moog and ARP
3:39 Thoughts from Dina Pearlman-Ifil
4:09 Other musical projects
4:32 Return to live performance in the 2010s
4:48 Thoughts from Sam Morrison
6:51 Conclusion

Video of Patrick Gleeson and images courtesy of the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
Photo Gleeson's Moog Modular IIIc courtesy of the Bob Moog Foundation"

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Synthesizer Pioneer Patrick Gleeson Has Passed Away

Some sad news in via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation and The Bob Moog Foundation

Celebrating the Life of Composer and Synthesizer Pioneer Patrick Gleeson

We received the sad news about about the passing of Patrick Gleeson. With respect to Pat's widow, and in conjunction with the Bob Moog Foundation, we are sharing their Press Release:

Legendary Master Synthesist Patrick Gleeson Dies at 91

On behalf of the estate of Patrick Gleeson, the Bob Moog Foundation shares the passing of the legendary electronic music pioneer. Patrick Gleeson passed away on July 19, 2026; he was 91 years old. Gleeson may be best remembered as the owner of Different Fur Studios, and for his subsequent work with Herbie Hancock. However, his career stretched well beyond those accomplishments, including producing and engineering for a multitude of musicians, recording solo albums, scoring soundtracks, and performing live.

Wendy Carlos once wrote of Patrick, "Our eight-year wait for someone else to explore electroinc music realisation with what we judge to be appropriate technical standards and musical taste has ended. In short, one hears the ears of a gifted musician at work, in a field where one must exercise unprecedented discipline and self-control."

You can read much more about Patrick's significant contributions to the world of synthesis and music HERE."

You can find numerous posts featuring Patrick Gleeson here on MATRIXSYNTH.

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ARP Quadra MPC Zaquencer - Disco House music

video upload by Mikus Pilatus

"This Quadra has Midi installed .
Kinda wacky and fun to sequence something that is not your typical Quadra action"

Summer echos - live Berlin school inspired synthesizer jam

video upload by RandomVoltage

"Summer echoes -
Berlin school inspired live synthesizer jam

Thank you for tuning in - enjoy! :)

Setup

Moog Messenger- main clock/ sequence
Moog subharmonicon- clock distribution/ sequence
Moog mother32 - sec sequence
Moog dfam - percussive sequence

Arturia Minifreak- pad drone

Arp2600 - noise/ efx

Sequential Fourm - chord pads


Effect pedals used

Strymon - bluesky, elcapistan, volante, deco
Vongon ultrasheer
Boss space echo 202
Behringer BM13
Echofix chorus
Walrus audio Meraki

Mixed on soundcraft efx12
Recorded live on zoom l6max


#chilloutmusic #berlinschool #ambientmusic #synthesizer #synthesizermusic #synthjam #hwj #moogsynthesizer #moogmessenger #moogdfam #moogsubharmonicon #moogmother32 #arp2600 #arturiaminifreak #sequential #synthwave #retrosounds #analogsynthesizer #klausschulze #tangerinedream #relaxingmusic #deepsleep #deeplistening"

Dina Pearlman Interview at Superbooth 2026

video upload by Antonus

https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

"As many of you know, at Superbooth 2026 we had the incredible opportunity to meet Dina Pearlman—daughter of Alan R. Pearlman and founder of the ARP Foundation.

We took this special occasion to ask her a few questions about ARP, the foundation, and the legacy of these legendary instruments. Dina is an amazing human being and was so warm and welcoming to us. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did!

Notes:
Audio note: Please excuse the background noise inside the tent!
Image note: The photo shown at 2:35 is for representative purposes only and does not depict the actual board of the foundation."

Vintage ARP Quadra 2463 Analog Synthesizer & Keyboard SN 24630157

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Pics of the inside below.

"Tested and Working. This was pulled from a working environment. Please look at all pictures before purchasing, only what is included in pictures is included in sale."

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Rest in Peace PENELOPE the Synth Kitty

Long time reader Adam Abraham wrote in to let me know his little synth kitty PENELOPE has passed away. You might recognize these pics from prior posts, Odyssey Cat and KORG MS20 with KORG 35 Filter & Synth Cat.

According to Adam, she's been a synthhead by his side since day one. These little friends keep us company along our journey. She will be sorely missed.

ARP 2600P V3 (1972–1974) with 3604P Keyboard – Classic Semi-Modular Analog Synth

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via this eBay listing

Pics of the inside below.

"ARP 2600P V3 Synthesizer with 3604P Keyboard
Power cable
5 patch cables
Keyboard-to-module cable
Case covers and original manual

Condition:
This unit is previously used and shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with age. It is fully operational, including all oscillators, filters (4012), and modulation sections, and functions as intended."

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