"Introducing DROPKEYS TMP for the ASM Diosynth. EVI trumpet keyset for trumpet fingerings. DROPKEYS are a drop in replacement key set for the Diosynth. 15 minutes is all you need for a quick simple installation..
"So you've got an EWI ( https://greaten-music.myshopify.com/c... ) or considering one. How can you use it to create music at home or in a band, or even in sound design? This video tries to provide some answers.
00:00 what's in this video?
00:29 a typical recording setup
01:15 Audio vs. MIDI
01:37 capturing audio with a multitrack recorder or audio interface
03:20 what is audio latency?
04:01 USB OTG recording
05:30 best practices
06:08 capturing MIDI
06:43 MIDI controller assignment
07:36 using different plugins
08:07 control a hardware synthesizer - creating a breath pressure sensitive sound
10:28 BLE MIDI (bluetooth)
11:03 conclusion"
"Superbooth 2026 just wrapped up and here are the things that caught my eye over the week. As always there was way more to see than I could cover, so this is just my personal highlights from what I got to spend time with.
Let me know in the comments what stood out for you this year, and if there's anything you want me to do a deeper dive on in a future video.
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Elektron Outbox
01:26 Boredbrain Xcelon SL mixer
02:01 Ohmforce Bohm new kick model [& new Ohmni]
03:09 Quray gesture controller
03:38 Mimu glove controller
03:56 Making Sound Machines Plinky Chords
05:00 Bastl Kalimba
05:48 Enjoy Electronics Memento
06:58 Shakmat Queens Court
07:46 Neuzeit DROP new volume rings
08:08 WMD Cosmic Debris
09:03 Xaoc new modules
09:33 Thanks again!
09:51 Live performances"
"Here's part 2 of the Greaten AP500pro tutorial. This time, we learn how to choose an instrument, how to play half tone steps and growls, how to pitch bend, how to adjust sensitivity, what the bite sensor does, and more."
"I've been keeping a vlog on my 'second channel' about building my dream wind instrument, the Haxocorder, based on the open-source Haxophone. I now have a usable Haxocorder although it still needs some refinements,
Here's a link to pt 3 in the series:"
Building a Haxophone pt 3 - the first Haxocorder in the world!
1. Building a Haxophone : Part one - the whys and wherefores, buying parts
2. Building a Haxophone : Part two - a working Haxophone!
3. Building a Haxophone pt 3 - the first Haxocorder in the world!
4. Building a Haxocorder : part 3 (or possibly 4)
"Mediapipe + OpenCV caused a big stir some 4 years ago, but I never got around trying it myself. Until today, and of course I'm sharing my results with you. This Open Source software can detect gestures, poses and facial expressions and transform them to so called landmarks that can easily be used for all kinds of shenanigans (in this example: controlling your synths).
00:00 introduction: what's this?
00:38 demo 01: playing chords + bass + controlling filters
01:32 hardware needed
02:12 installation
02:56 what are OpenCV and Mediapipe?
03:55 this example explained: reading landmarks, converting to MIDI
06:35 demo 02: controlling an arpeggiator
07:37 demo 03: controlling filter cutoff frequency and pitch bend with my eyebrows
09:21 demo 04: playing pads on Akai MPC Live 3 with backing track
10:10 conclusion / do the YouTube thing!"
"In part one of this vlog I had ordered and received the pcbs, 3d printed parts and most of the components. In this part I finish the first one and try it out."
"Aurelia is a wind instrument that bridges acoustic expression and electronic sound. It responds to both breath and touch, translating natural, human gestures into rich melodies. Aurelia’s key layout is unique to all other wind instruments, giving you the ability to play in every major and minor key with equal ease. Aurelia was created to feel as inviting to the novice as it is deeply expressive to the professional.
Aurelia’s keys use Cherry MX Silent Red keyswitches, giving you the accuracy and speed that can be found on the most well-tuned wind instruments. Housed in a handmade, solid walnut enclosure, Aurelia has a striking visual aesthetic that also feels extremely comfortable in the hands.
Aurelia has a unique sonic engine that uses warm, analog-modeled oscillators, creating a gradient of sound qualities that work well with both acoustic and electronic musical environments.
While playing solo melodies is at Aurelia’s core, it also has a Counterpoint Mode that will harmonize with you as you play. Just choose a key, and Aurelia will figure out the rest.
Aurelia is designed for portability. It can run on four rechargeable AA batteries, and has a built-in speaker. With USB MIDI out and a 1/4" stereo audio out, Aurelia excels in studio and live performance settings as well. Aurelia can be powered via USB-C with any device that supplies 4-17 volts.
~~~ Aurelia is made by Thomas Adam Billings, the sole creator of Terraphones. Every part of Aurelia is ethically sourced, assembled by hand, with solid walnut sourced and milled in the United States of America. By purchasing Aurelia, you are directly funding the ongoing research and development of a new wave of natural, electroacoustic musical instruments.
– $650 –
0 units available for pre-order. Expected lead time : 6-10 weeks
Shipping to North America, South America, the UK, the EU, and Australia."
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video upload by TronixSynth
"24 touch sensors. Polyphonic. Play in any key and octave. Includes FM synthesis, PWM, Ring Modulation, built-in effects and filters.
Can operate with 9V Battery or 9V power adapter. *For Sale On Ebay"
"SpaceBass - Professional Polyphonic Touch Synthesizer
Handcrafted Electronic Musical Instrument by TronixSynth.com
Unique capacitive touch-controlled synthesizer with professional sound quality and studio-ready features.
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KEY FEATURES:
Dual Touch Controller System: - 24 capacitive touch pads - Full synthesis with effects processing - Bass PWM engine with punchy, clean output - Guitar-style layout for intuitive playing - Polyphonic - play multiple notes simultaneously
Four Synthesis Engines: 1. Analog Synthesis - Classic subtractive with three oscillators 2. FM Synthesis - Frequency modulation with adjustable ratio and index 3. PWM Synthesis - Dual pulse-width modulation with dynamic sweeping 4. Ring Modulation - Metallic, bell-like tones with carrier and modulator control
Professional Effects Suite: - Reverb with room size, damping, and mix controls - Chorus with adjustable rate and depth - Flanger with feedback and mix parameters - Dynamic filtering for expressive sound shaping
Musical Features: - 7 musical scales: Major, Natural Minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, Lydian, Pentatonic Major, Pentatonic Minor - Key transposition (+/- 11 semitones) - Octave shifting - Portamento/glide with adjustable time - Detuning for thick, chorused sounds - LFO modulation with rate and depth control
Sound Design Controls: - ADSR envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) - Ladder filter with cutoff and resonance - Multiple waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, Pulse - Independent sub-oscillator with level control - Master volume control
Interface: - 20x4 LCD display with clear parameter feedback - Rotary encoder for parameter adjustment - 8 preset slots with save/load functionality - Visual feedback with progress bars and real-time values
- Audio Memory: Optimized for low-latency performance - Display: I2C LCD 20x4 characters with backlight
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PERFECT FOR:
- Electronic music producers and performers - Bass players looking for unique synthesized tones - Experimental musicians and sound designers - Modular synth enthusiasts - Studio production and live performance - Chip music and retro-electronic artists - Synthesizer collectors
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ABOUT THE BUILDER:
Created by Tony of TronxSynth.com, inventor of the AxeSynth (2004) and numerous experimental instruments including the Space*Synth, Lunar Module, and Sonic DrumAxe. Instruments have been used by professional bands including Mutemath and Velva. Each unit is handcrafted with precision and attention to detail, combining craftsmanship with innovative musical design.
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SOUND CHARACTER:
The SpaceBass excels at punchy bass tones, atmospheric pads, evolving textures, and experimental soundscapes.
*The fretboard is split into 2 sections, called Controller A & Controller B. Controller B provides immediate, unprocessed bass attack perfect for rhythmic playing, while Controller A offers lush, effect-laden sounds ideal for melodic content. The combination creates a powerful performance instrument with incredible sonic range."
Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.
"Join film composer Josh Madoff as he takes you on a tour through the expansive world of the amazing Haken ContinuuMini.
For more info on ContinuuMini: www.hakenaudio.com
To see/hear Josh Madoff's work: www.joshmadoff.com
00:00 Intro
00:28 This is not a toy
03:56 Rounding (pitch assistance)
05:01 The Mini Lever
06:34 Duotactic (2 notes, 1 dynamic)
08:39 The EaganMatrix
10:40 Pedals
13:12 Loris Overlay (Resynthesis)
14:42 Multiple Controllers and 8 note polyphony
16:31 The Tri-Octave Pedal
16:48 Generative Presets & the FX Section
18:06 ContinuuMini as a Controller
22:48 Final Thoughts"
"Here are three creative, community-built music tools and projects—two are free, one is premium: Dilber, Swords to Ploughshares and 'MIDI Strumming'. More:
💻 Dilber by @interlooper
A multimedia music coding language for building tracks with tempo, drums, bass, chords, effects, and visuals.
🔗 https://dilber.io/
📚 Chapters:
00:00 hello
00:50 how to strum your synthesizer
01:15 how it works (concept)
02:53 how to set up your synth to use this app
04:04 strumming some chords
04:13 multitouch: use all 5 fingers on one hand to pick and strum
04:44 a slightly more impressive sound
05:22 changing the number of strings
05:39 velocity memory
06:24 Dilber
06:50 creating a very simple piece of music
07:14 setting the tempo
07:24 drums
09:00 bass
10:30 chords
11:30 effects
12:30 building up your song track by track
13:06 some demos using videos and images and 3D graphics
15:23 Swords to Ploughshares
20:12 call for papers / bye
Watch acclaimed flutist and composer Elena Pinderhughes bring the Aerophone Brisa to life in this expressive sound demo performance. From acoustic emulations to bold synth textures, Elena showcases Brisa’s wide sonic palette with artistry and flair.
Whether you're a wind player, producer, or sound explorer, the Aerophone Brisa offers a fresh take on performance and creativity. Elena’s dynamic playing highlights the instrument’s expressive capabilities and genre-crossing potential.
00:00 SawSqr Reso Lead
00:35 Erhu
00:59 Baritone Sax
01:07 Concert Flute
01:19 Didgeridoo
01:37 Jazz Scat 1
01:44 Dist Saw Lead
01:59 Vibraphone
2. Roland Aerophone Brisa Performance ft. Shabaka Hutchings
The Aerophone Brisa is a next-generation digital wind instrument designed for flutists and wind doublers to inspire bold musical exploration. With intuitive breath control, customizable sounds, and an array of acoustic fingerings, Brisa empowers artists to push sonic boundaries like never before.
In this exclusive performance, visionary saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings brings Brisa to life, blending his spiritual jazz roots with futuristic textures and tones. His dynamic improvisation showcases the expressive depth and versatility of Brisa, proving that tradition and innovation can coexist in perfect harmony.
3. Roland Aerophone Brisa | Everything You Need to Know (Featuring Elena Pinderhughes)
Discover the Roland Aerophone Brisa, a revolutionary digital wind instrument designed with flute players in mind. In this in-depth video, flutist Elena Pinderhughes guides you through everything you need to know about Brisa, from expressive sound demos to intuitive design features that adapt to your unique playing style.
In this video, you’ll learn about the SuperNATURAL Winds technology that delivers lifelike tone and dynamic expression, dual breath sensors and motion control for nuanced performance, and customizable fingerings including flute, Brisa, trumpet, and more. You'll also learn about Brisa’s built-in speaker, connectivity, DAW integration, and the companion app for tone editing, controller assignment, and access to Roland Cloud.
Whether you're an experienced wind player, a producer, or just starting your musical journey, Brisa opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities.
Press release follows.
The Popular Roland Aerophone Family Expands with an Innovative Flute-Style Instrument
Los Angeles, CA, September 16, 2025 — Roland introduces Aerophone Brisa, the latest member of the company’s Aerophone family of digital wind instruments.
Note the above is the introduction video for Shaping The Silence's HexBoard from 2 years ago. Below you will find a playlist with additional videos since then. Don't miss the 2nd video featuring a jam. You can use the player controls to skip to it.
"This video serves as a quick guide to using the HexBoard MIDI controller.
This hand-built controller features a distinctive hexagonal arrangement of 140 keys, with an RGB LED under each key to illuminate the notes as you play. With the simple interface, you can easily change the note layout to fit your preferences, allowing for a fully customizable experience. It comes in a stylish, compact form-factor making it easy to carry around in a backpack for producing music on-the-go. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, the HexBoard MIDI controller will let you explore music in a fun, intuitive, and uniquely inspiring way!"
HexBoard Playlist by Shaping The Silence
video uploads by Shaping The Silence
Playlist at the time of this post:
1. HexBoard 1.2 Barebones Kit Assembly
2. HexFire - HexBoard Jam with @MatthewParkerTunes
3. HexBoard Instruction Manual Firmware 1.01
4. Most Hackable Hexagon MIDI Keyboard? Maybe.
5. Unlock Microtonal Music Effortlessly with HexBoard 1.0 Update! Hexagon MIDI Keyboard
6. HexBoard Build Guide - DIY Hexagon MIDI Instrument
7. I designed a new (open-source) MIDI controller! ...and you can have one too!
8. Testing out my new MIDI controller!
9. HexBoard MIDI Controller Introduction
10. HexBoard Firmware Update - Scales and Velocity #shorts
I don't know where I acquired it, but I found this old VHS Synthophone demo tape in my collection and digitized and restored it. Some vintage Synthophone footage with inventor Martin Hurni. It also features Steve Coleman playing the Synthophone with his group. Enjoy...
"The SynthAxe is a fretted, guitar-like MIDI controller, created by Bill Aitken, Mike Dixon, and Tony Sedivy and manufactured in England in 1985. It is a musical instrument that uses electronic synthesizers to produce sound and is controlled through the use of an arm resembling the neck of a guitar in form and in use. Its name comes from the words synthesizer and axe, a slang term meaning a guitar in rock music. The system was developed as a joint venture funded by Richard Branson's Virgin Group.
The SynthAxe itself has no internal sound source; it is purely a controller and needs synthesizers to produce sound.[1] The neck of the instrument is angled upwards from the body, and there are two independent sets of strings.
The fretboard is continuously scanned and sends signals to synthesizers which produce the sound. The left set determine the pitch played, through contact with the frets on the neck and by sensing the side-to-side bending of the string. The right set of strings are velocity sensitive; these strings can be plucked, strummed or damped in the same manner as a guitar. A keyboard made up of nine keys can also be used to trigger notes instead of the strings.[2] Design of the key toggles was done by the late David Fowler, at the time trading under BJ Hopkins Injection and toolmaking, in Littleworth, Oxford.
An electronic tremolo bar (the 'electronic wang arm') can be used for standard whammy bar effects, or can be redefined to produce different MIDI output such as filter cutoffs or volume.[3]
When originally produced, the SynthAxe was priced at £10,000[4][5] (approximately $13,000) and eventually sold for about £6,000. The instrument was built from aerospace and military grade hardware, and was such a sophisticated and expensive piece of machinery that few were sold, making it difficult to keep the company afloat. In or around 1986, Virgin Games took over the distribution but let it go after a couple of years.
Fewer than 100 SynthAxes were made,[6] and it is difficult to locate used units. Most musicians who desire a MIDI guitar controller often use other alternatives, such as Roland or Axon systems that can convert a guitar's output to MIDI via 13-pin cables and outboard devices or older systems such as the Roland GR-500."
"Experience Romain Jovion’s live performance on the Erae Touch at Viva Technology 2025 in Paris.
A unique blend of expressive control and electronic sound, powered by Embodme’s innovative musical interface."
"Come immerse yourself in a NEW tonal culinary show called COOKING WITH MERIS. We'll unveil spectacular artists that will showcase Meris pedals in a variety of dishes that will surely satisfy your palette. Explore the tantalizing high quality effects of Meris that will ignite your senses. Each artist will demonstrate how to make their savory patches from scratch. At the end of each show, the artist will show you how they make their real signature cocktail. The concept has been a year in the making. Here in episode 2, is Bad Snacks. She reveals 3 secret recipes + signature cocktail. Watch as she performs her new single 'Moon Bloom' using ENZO X, prEDITOR v3 and Ableton Live."
"The EV is a new digital/acoustic hybrid stringed-instrument synthesizer. The instrument’s FFT convolution algorithms combined with the unique and expressive synthesizer create a gritty and textured realism. Using a novel pitch-tracking technology the instrument achieves both high accuracy and low latency; in this way it overcomes the hurdles that have historically plagued pitch-tracking or ‘MIDI’ stringed-instruments. Most importantly, the EV is reliable, expressive, and enjoyable-to-play. The most unique feature of the EV is its sound. While the pitch-tracking technology allows for a responsive and accurate playing experience (which cannot be overvalued), the FFT convolution unlocks new dimensions of sonic possibility and a uniquely responsive electronic instrument. The parametric customizability of the synthesizers, transfer functions, and FFT engines (not to mention the timbral-responsive nature of the FFT convolution algorithms) allows for a responsive and far-reaching sonic palette. Most synthesizers utilize an interface for pitch input that forces the player to adhere to a ‘Western’ twelve-tone scale system, for example, a keyboard. As the EV is a fretless stringed-instrument, it allows for the creation of synthesized music of any particular tuning system. In this way it suggests the creation of music beyond the Western canon, suggesting myriad musical possibilities."
"SpaceBass - Professional Polyphonic Touch Synthesizer
