The Sounds of Tomorrow: China's Electronic Instrument Renaissance | Yukes 玉刻 | TEDxZizhu Park

video upload by TEDx Talks

Update: looks like TEDx Talks removed the video for now. I'll leave this post up in case it comes back and also for the info below.

Modular Commune gets a shout out at the end. You can find a playlist of Modular Commune performances here.

"Yukes 玉刻 uses an electronic organ to play 'the sound of the future.' He расскаnts how synthesizers have found new life within Chinese culture—moving from imitating the sounds of traditional instruments to creating entirely new auditory languages.

As he puts it: 'Technology shouldn’t replace tradition; it should become an extension of it.' In his eyes, every synthesized waveform is a rebirth of culture.

Today, Chinese musicians are using technology to reshape a 'sonic ethnography,' allowing tradition and the future to move forward side by side through electronic resonance. Yukes is a commercial video producer, multi-instrumentalist, and expert in electronic music equipment. Active at the intersection of traditional Chinese instruments and contemporary electronic music equipment, they have been instrumental in the development of 'Chinawave' and the growth of the electronic music production equipment industry in mainland China. With a background in commercial documentary video production, Yukes has expanded their practice into the exploration of audiovisual ethnomusicology. They regularly perform across China and are currently pursuing a master's degree in Market and Retail Science at NYU Shanghai. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx"

Cory Henry Walks Up While Performing at NAMM 😳🔥

video upload by Doctor Mix

"Final day at NAMM — and the energy is still unreal 🔥🎹⚡🎶

I can't really believe what happened there, as I was checking out the Leviasynth at https://www.ashunsoundmachines.com booth, Corey Henry rolls up on me with his camera ... while I was playing 🤯😅 I then have one of the coolest NAMM hangouts with Cory and my friend Matthew Whitaker, who BTW won a Grammy like the day after 🤯🤯🤯😍😍😍 Congratulations ‪@MatthewWhitakerOfficial‬ what an achievement ❤️🎹 ‪@CoryHenry‬ has a few of those 🙌

From there, everything happened — running into the legend Jonathan 'Sugarfoot' Moffett (Michael Jackson’s lifetime live drummer), Visiting Roland, Yamaha, Moog, testing odd synths, and discovering one of the most hilarious instruments of the show: the fully real, California-built Banana Synthesizer.
Finally I get to watch Justin Lee Shultz live, jamming with Matthew, and getting a selfie with both of them!"

Exploring the Leviasynth Live

video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Just hanging out , Exploring the ASM Leviasynth synthesizer live.
for more info on Leviasynth check out Ashunsoundmachines.com
To Support this channel pick up a sample pack or preset pack from Shop.Fluxwithit.com"

ASM HYDRASYNTH Does Beautiful Ambient Pads

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo where we enjoy together some of the lovely ambient pad sounds on the ASM HYDRASYNTH DELUXE Synthesizer, and also the HYDRASYNTH EXPLORER, HYDRASYNTH KEYBOARD and HYDRASYNTH DESKTOP."

Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

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ASM HYDRASYNTH Synth Bass Funk Test

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and review of the ASM HYDRASYNTH DELUXE Synthesizer.
With Special Guest TEENAGE ENGINEERING EP-133 KO2."

Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

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From Scratch : A Leviasynth exploration

video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"In this live stream I dig into the Leviasynth by ASM from init to a completed patch. See the workflow in real time."

Unlocking the Full Power of the Leviasynth Sequencer

video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff

"The ASM Leviasynth sequencer is far deeper than it looks—and in this video, we explore everything it can do. From real-time and step recording to probability, rules, macro automation, rhythm tap, and even turning sequences into arpeggiator phrases, this is a full hands-on walkthrough for musicians who want to go beyond basic patterns.

You’ll see how to build evolving sequences, edit every note in detail, perform with tracks live, automate macros, and creatively blur the line between sequencer and arpeggiator. Whether you’re new to Leviasynth or already programming patches, this video will unlock powerful workflows you probably didn’t know were possible.

If you love deep synth engines, creative sequencing, and performance-ready sound design, this one’s for you."

0:00 Intro
0:34 Initializing the Sequence
1:37 Overview
2:07 Track Parameters
5:06 Track Settings
7:55 Other Sequencer Controls
8:58 Realtime Recording
10:37 Editing the Sequence
15:39 Step Recording
16:32 Recording Macros
18:09 Performing the Sequencer
18:53 Sequencer to Arpeggiator

ASM LEVIASYNTH REVIEW // The Successor to the HydraSynth is Finally Here!

video upload by BoBeats

CONTENT
00:00 Intro & Unboxing
01:15 Sound demos
04:00 What is the Leviasynth?
18:00 What is Algorithmic Synthesis — a walkthrough
34:13 Some thoughts

LEVIASYNTH Short and Sweet: Some Favorite Programming Features

video upload by Paul Schilling

Samuel Smoky Purple - live set at In_Synk Rev.5 14/12/2025

video upload by Samuel Smoky Purple

"[Live Performance Video]
Samuel Smoky Purple - live set
Event:In_Synk Rev.5
Venue:DOGENZAKA CHURCH
Date:14/12/2025

[Event organizer]
In_Synk
/ @in_synk

[VJ]
Dash
yumioooo

[equipment]
Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth Explorer 888
Elektron Digitone
BASTL INSTRUMENTS Kastle 2 Alchemist
Chase Bliss MOOD MKII
Modular Synth (Noise Engineering , BASTL INSTRUMENTS , RYK Modular and Five 12 etc.)
Reloop Mixtour Pro
MOTU Ultralite Mk5
Ableton Live 12
_____________________________________________________________
Samuel Smoky Purple"

ASM Diosynth Both Wonderful And Weird

video upload by TJontheRoad

"Here’s a full deep dive review of the ASM Diosynth. No holds bar breakdown on both the wonderful pros and weird cons. Also the video includes 12 sound samples at the end.

There is no paid promotion in this video.

Thanks for watching. Please share and subscribe. Check out TJontheRoad.com for much more.

00:00 Intro
00:13 Wonderful Pros
06:01 Diosynth Manager
13:19 Segue
13:36 Weird Cons
21:15 Outro
22:26 12 Sound Samples"

Leviasynth subtractive synthesis Oscillator tips

video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"The Leviasynth Allows you to create a wide range of sounds from vintage sloppy subtractive synthesis to tightly bound FM sounds and everything in between. Here I show some tips on how to get the most out of the oscillator section's ability to have drift and movement when creating those vintage analog subtractive synthesis style sounds.

0:00 intro
0:56 starting from INIT
2:25 Voice section
3:41 Random phase
5:12 Snap
5:37 phase tips / VoiceMOD
8:32 Slop Macro
10:48 Step LFO Phase
13:34 Analog filter adjustment
14:27 sound example
16:37 Stereo
17:10 sine sub
17:42 gain stage
20:26 final examples with Polytouch

#leviasynth #Synth #hydrasynth #asm #synthesizers #synths #levisynth
#analogsynth #hybridsynth #ashunsoundmachines #Fluxwithit #flux #oscillator #8 oscillator"

NAMM 2026: ASM Diosynth Walkthrough and Demo - Ashun Sound Machines

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

NAMM 2026: ASM Leviasynth Walkthrough

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

LEVIASYNTH: Mellow Multis (Mostly)

video upload by Paul Schilling

"(please forgive my abysmal video skillz)"

Leviasynth: ASM's new beast of a synthesizer at #NAMM 2026

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Ken Flux Pierces demonstrates the new Leviasynth from ASM (Ashun Sound Machines), going deep on the functions of the eight oscillators and their myriad algorithms, configurations, and synthesis techniques. We also look at the polyphonic digital and analog filters, keyboard and ribbon controller, and more. We also take a peak at the tabletop version of the synth."

Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth
Patreon: / catsynth

Leviasynth Synthesis tips Wave transforming

video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Fluxwithit is back finally and starting with the release of Leviasynth! a new 16 voice 8 oscillator digital / analog hybrid synth from ASM. Ashun Sound Machines has been hard at work for years on this synth and I am so proud to have been a part of this project. To give back to the community I am doing my part in creating a bunch of quirky tips and deep dives into what makes this synth so unique.

So join me while I share some tips and be sure to check out Fluxwithit.com as I intend to be uploading a lot of new content very soon! also if you would like to support my channel, be sure to visit Shop.Fluxwithit.com where I have both free and paid sound packs , presets, samples, and all sorts of goodies.

0:00 bumper
0:06 intro sound
0:53 intro
1:14 Init patch
3:00 Start Designing
5:49 Wave Transforming
10:20 Stereo panning
13:12 it all comes together"

Diverse moods of Leviasynth / by Jexus.

video upload by Jexus (sounds-for-synths.com)

"In 2025 Ashun Sound Machines contacted me and asked if I would like to create a set of unique presets for their upcoming synth. No details were disclosed about the instrument but, as you can imagine, I was curious. I agreed and several weeks later a monster 8-oscillator synth arrived at my doorstep. Today all of you can see it and hear it in action - the LEVIASYNTH is ready! Here's a quick video with some factory presets I created on the new Leviasynth. In this demo I kept the internal reverb low and did a fair amount of tweaking to give you a better idea of the timbre / behavior of the synth.
cheers;
Jexus / sounds-for-synths.com"

See the ASM label below for more.

ASM Leviasynth Gainstaging and Saturation

video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"This is a dive into how the gainstaging in Leviasynth® synthesizer effects saturation throughout the synth. There is a massive dynamic range in the unit so it can be an interesting area to explore and better understand when creating your sounds. Here I explore both the analog and digital saturation that occurs within the synth using level, oscillator combinations and the Digital Drive and Analog Predrive."

0:00 intro
0:27 pre-drive basics
1:25 single osc vs multiple
4:00 taking saturation further with Digital
5:33 hard analog saturation
7:02 square wave distortion
10:57 clean boosting Sine to saturation
12:35 digital drive vs analog pre drive

ASM Leviasynth | Sounds and Key Features | Synth Universe

video upload by Synth Universe

"A musical exploration of Leviasynth, Ashun Sound Machines’ successor to the Hydrasynth. Leviasynth is an 8 oscillator algorithmic synthesizer with analog and digital filters and five types of synthesis.

All the sounds featured in this video were created by me and are included in the Leviasynth factory presets (except Synfluctuate and PD keys which may be released by ASM as part of future banks). If you own or try out a Leviasynth, you can browse patches by sound designer and select Synth Universe to find all my sounds. Here I have often emphasized sounds that make use of the analog filter, showing the ability of Leviasynth to emulate analog synths, as this is one of the first things I want to know when assessing a hybrid synth. I also feature patches that highlight the other types of synthesis including FM and phase distortion.

This is a deep and powerful ‘monster’ of a synth and so far I have really only scratched the surface of its capabilities. There are too many features to list here so go to Ashun Sound Machines website to find out more.

Disclaimer: ASM sent me a pre-production unit for the purposes of sound design, but otherwise they had no input into the making of this video or the opinions expressed within.

No external enhancement or processing was applied to the sounds in this video: you are hearing them as output directly from the synth.

Note: Leviasynth does have a powerful arpeggiator and sequencer, but as they were still being finalized during the time I created these patches they are not featured in this video."

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