Can this synth restore his faith in Monosynths?

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"I must confess, for the past few years I have felt sort of burned out on what you might term “traditional mono-synths”. Not because of the sound or their utility in electronic music, but because…well I guess the fact that I used the word utility sums it up: it had been a while since I had come across a mono-synth which felt like more than a means to a musical end; it had been a while since a mono-synth felt fun.

Which is why I was overjoyed at superbooth this year to come across a number of mono-synths which renewed my faith in the genre - instruments which did something fresh and exciting in their presentation, features and sound, which iterated on traditional ideas in truly interesting and useful ways leading to instruments that felt fresh and playful without being unfamiliar.

One of those instruments was the SWEN2 from Analog Sweden. Based on their earlier, rare and relatively expensive Swenigizer synth, which itself was based on an even rarer and much more expensive synth called the Energizer, the SWEN2 manages both to add new features while also moving to a manufacturing process that makes it a lot more affordable - it feels like a lot of synth for the money.

At its heart SWEN2 is a semi-modular subtractive synth but with so many clever little tweaks to its sound and usability, along with some ideas that I haven’t really seen in other instruments, as well as a very fun and jammable generative sequencer, all of which add up to an instrument that is a joy to use and, yes, extremely fun.

Transparency Notice: Analog Sweden kindly sent me this prototype unit for free after meeting the team at Superbooth, but they haven’t had any editorial oversight of this video."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:01 The Oscillators
07:59 No talking demo: Pseudo Paraphony
08:49 The Filter

CLICK FOR MORE »

The best mono-synth under 1000€? A review of the SWEN2, a re-imagining of a rave classic.

video upload by The Sound Convergence

"A walkthrough and review of the new SWEN2, a modern take on the 90s Orgon System Enigiser, with plenty of new and modern features to boot.

For me, this is a SH101-killer, but is it the best synth in this price range?

Decide for yourself:

00:00 Intro
01:05 Overview
01:47 Osc Section
03:20 Filter Section
04:08 Filtersweeps
05:18 Filter Modulations
05:51 The VCA Section
06:45 The Modulation Section
07:52 GSEQ - Generative Sequencer
09:13 10+ Sound Examples
11:11 Eurorack integration - Controlling Fx
11:45 Eurorack Signal Routing
12:23 Swen2 as effect module
13:52 Pros
14:27 Cons
14:53 Alternatives"

OBERHEIM FVS w/ Custom Patch Panel by Analog Sweden

This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

"Vintage Oberheim FVS-1 (Analog Sweden patchbay mod!!)
Fully functional.

It is a fully functional and—aside from the mod—completely original Oberheim 4-Voice FVS-1.
It was modified by the geniuses at Analog Sweden to be "fully patchable," but the original output board (including the faceplate) is tucked away inside the synth, so it can be restored to its original state if desired!"

Superbooth 26 Excerpts

video upload by Jarkko Tuohimaa

"My sonic journey to Superbooth 2026. Lots of great performances and unique synthesizers. My favorites from this years Superbooth: Buchla Ziggy, Roland TR-1000, Crum 2, UDO DMNO, Analog FX Larynx."

Favourite finds from Superbooth '26

video upload by The Sound Convergence

"Superbooth was great. So many people enthusiastic about synths and music making in one place. Here are some of my hardware highlights. What are yours?

0:00 Intro
0:08 Vacuum tubed!
0:32 Revival of a niche classic
1:14 Quadhead feedback delays
1:48 Nifty NoiseBox
2:00 Your beat friend
2:50 And more!

Thanks for watching!"

Note: this appears to be the first post to feature the SWEN2 from Analog Sweden. It's a follow-up to the Swenigiser, an enhanced Orgon Systems Enigiser clone.

Crum2 Drum Synthesizer from Analog Sweden at Superbooth25 in Berlin | Interview with Developers

video upload by Christian Halten

"In this 5 minutes episode Fred of Analog Sweden and Albert of Nyström tell the story behind the creation of the new Crum2 Drum Synthesizer. It was presented at last year's Superbooth and now it's close to final production and release. The film includes stereo audio examples and also close-up photos of the instrument. Filmed on 2025/05/09 at Superbooth25 in Berlin.

Cinematographer, Director and Producer Christian Halten

More information about Crum2
https://analogsweden.com/

Nyström Instruments
https://nystrominstruments.com/"

Analog Sweden Crum 2: SUPERBOOTH 24

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

See the Analog Sweden label below for more.

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Analog Sweden - Crum 2 - Enigizer Modules

video upload by sonicstate"

"At Superbooth 2024 we met up with Fred from Analog Sweden who introduced us to some of their new Enigizer *modules, but was especially excited to show us the new *Crum 2*. *Crum 2 is, simply put, a drum machine with melodic and harmonic abilities. Based on an initial design by* Albert Niestrom*, who designed an initial version called Crum Drum*, the *Crum 2 is designed to be bigger and more flexible than its little brother.

The wooden prototype Crum 2 has a very distinctive and clean design by renowned designer* Love Hulten*, and it looks straight out of a 1970s sci-fi movie. Under the hood, Crum 2 has 4 channels with 6 sound engines each covering percussive and melodic textures, live full control over all parameters on the front panel, probability beat generation, step and live record all with a master reverb, delay and drive effect block.

Crum 2 will be available soon, hopefully this year.

Crum 2 Price TBC

https://analogsweden.com/crum2"

Playing ribbon synth and keyboard

video upload by jopjopjop

"An improvisation. Binaural sound."

Analog Sweden SWEnigiser & Haken Continuum

Analog Sweden SWEnigiser

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"We reverse engineered an original Orgon Systems Enigiser and made sure to keep all critical components for retaining the core sound. MIDI capability and white nosie added to the orignal circuit."

You can find a demo in this previous post.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Analog Sweden Swenigiser (Orgon Systems Enigiser)

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Expanded version of the rare original Orgon Enigiser.

This is a factory built, first owner, used in pet and smoke free studio."

You can find demos of one here.

Analog Sweden SWenigiser / Orgon Enigiser

video uploads by Erik Söderberg

SWEnigiser by Analog Sweden Superbooth (2023)

video upload by DECIMA1

via this auction

"Wonderful clone of the infamous Orgon Systems Enigiser."

Stock images via Analog Sweden

CLICK FOR MORE »