Merry Synthmas! Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy performed on the Arturia Polybrute 12 & Oberheim OBX8

video upload by Sean Christopher Synthesizers

"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky performed on the Arturia Polybrute 12 and Oberheim OBX8 analog synths. A 'Like' would be a great Christmas gift to me. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Dockery family."

Stranger Things inspired synth epicness

video upload by Espen Kraft

"A little chord sequence and sounds inspired by the (combined) Stranger Things soundtrack.
There are many layers of synths packed into this one minute:

Sequential Prophet VS Strings
Arturia Prophet VS Filtered Strings
Arturia CS-80 arpeggio
Roland Juno-106 Bells
Roland JX-8P Pad
Kawai K3m Bass"

Eventide H90 Granular Update ~ Cosmic Web ~ Glitch ~ GrainMod ~ Stutter

video upload by Ebotronix

"Eventide H 90 ,controlled by 2x Boss EV 30 and Yamaha MCS 2 with 2x FC7,( Midi CC),
Haken Audio ContinuuMini, controlled by Embodme Erae 2 ,
Korg Drumlogue,
Arturia Minifreak,
Roland Aira S1,
Conductive Labs NDLR,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastl Bestie,
Dorian Scale,
iconnectivity MioXL,
19.12.2025
video# 2587"

Keystep MKII explored musically

video upload by mylarmelodies

"What does Keystep MKII SOUND like to make music with? In this video I'll make some music with Keystep MKII, capturing its MIDI on my Cirklon sequencer - trying Keystep MKII's core features to make all the melodies in the video. What does Mutate sound like? Spice? Etc. So you can see what it might be like as a master keyboard for your jams.

Thanks to Arturia themselves for funding a vid demo of Keystep. Keysteps continue to be really useful/inspiring keebs (and given how many folks use them I think you probably know that)."

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Whats in this video
00:32 - Picking a Scale
01:45 - Overdub, Overwrite & Undo To Build Ideas
04:47 - Shifting Octaves & Nudge & Double
07:24 - Arpeggiator
10:16 - Adjust Timebase
11:39 - Mutate Arp
14:03 - To Seq, to turn the Arp into a sequence
15:00 - TX-7 Chord Mode Bliss
17:10 - Chord Mode Jam
19:52 - Spice, ARP Patterns, Mutate Bassline
24:14 - Mutate Lead Line
26:20 - Mutated Rave Piano Jam
29:34 - Detroit Chord ElectroTechno Jam

Arturia Introduces Pigments 7

video uploads by Arturia

"Join Alex for a walkthrough of Pigments 7, exploring the redesigned Play View, expressive new filters, the Corroder effect, engine upgrades, and fresh factory sounds - all designed to push Pigments further than ever."

And a couple of supporting member user videos:

What's new in Arturia's Pigments 7? Filters, effects, play view, more

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a detailed look at Arturia's newly released Pigments 7, including the updated Play View and the new filters and effects. We also explore several of the new factory presets that take advantage of these features."

00:00 Introduction
00:32 Play View
04:09 Set up a simple sound for filter demos
04:47 Rage filters
09:56 Ripple filters
17:28 Reverb filter
21:23 Corroder effect
28:33 Factory presets
42:27 Conclusion


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Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
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PIGMENTS 7 update: NEW Filters and Corroder effect

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my review of the update here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/pigmen...
Rad my full Pigments review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/pigmen...

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon / databroth"

Cinefreak 📽️ (Arturia Minifreak ; Conductive Labs NDLR Sequencer) #OneSynthOnly

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"My first video with the Arturia Minifreak! What and amazing and versatile synth! Was really impressed of how it sounds and all the features it has in such a small form factor 🤩

As usual, I recorded this jam only a couple of hours after getting the Minifreak, it's really very easy to get started with!

However it did take me a lot of time to record all the parts in multitrack (though it is a OneSynthOnly jam), mix the audio and edit the video, really hope you'll enjoy it ☺️

Here's how I proceeded:
I first "played" the NDLR sequencer and recorded the MIDI notes on 4 different tracks for the BASS (= DRONE track on the NDLR), PADS, MOTIF-1 and MOTIF-2.

Then I sent the MIDI notes from each track to the Minifreak and tweaked the knobs etc. in real-time (except for the LEAD part which I played throughout in real-time).

** Hardware used **

// BASS, PADS, MOTIF-1, MOTIF-2, LEAD
Arturia Minifreak (polyphonic hybrid keyboard with dual digital sound engines and analog filters)

// SEQUENCER
Conductive Labs NDLR (MIDI Four-track, Sequenced Arpeggiator, Chord and Drone Player)"

ARTURIA MicroFreak DEMO - All The Cool Sounds!

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demonstration of all the factory preset sounds of the ARTURIA MICROFREAK synthesizer. Using a MIDI controller to make playing the synth easier as it has capacitive keys."

Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK: https://woodypianoshack.com

Modular Patch Explained | Buchla/Tiptop System + Keystep Sequencer

video upload by VoxModula Archives

"A live, spoken patch walkthrough using a Buchla/Tiptop modular setup, sequenced by the Arturia Keystep. In this session, I build the patch step by step, shaping timbres, modulation paths, and rhythmic variations while explaining everything in real time.

🎛️ Gear used
• Tiptop Buchla modules (259t, 281t, 292t, 245t, 266t, 258t)
• Arturia Keystep – main sequencer
• Strymon El Capistan & Flamma FS02 reverb

🎧 What’s inside
• Live patching + real-time explanation
• Sequencing and modulation ideas
• Sound shaping using a full Buchla/Tiptop voice
• Improvised structure, evolving textures"

California's Shortest State Highway! State Route 153 (Gold Country)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a quick ride along 'California's shortest state highway', State Route 153. It runs a half mile in total from a junction with CA 49 in Coloma, California to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. The park commemorates the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in 1848, which sparked the California Gold Rush, and features a large monument and statue of Marshall.

Although CA 153 is labeled as the 'shortest', there are a few routes that are de facto shorter, such as CA 77 in Oakland and CA 275 in Sacramento.

The accompanying music features the following instruments:
iOptigan, with 'Bluegrass Banjo' sound set
Cherry Audio Mercury 8
Arturia Piano V and Stage 73 V
EastWest Fab Four and Stormdrum 2
BFD Drums v3"

Also see Catsynth's iOptigan tutorial here: The iOptigan: the infamous Optigal Organ of the 1970s in your iPad!

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

Patreon: / catsynth

Arturia sound design masterclass | 27 November 2025

video upload by Signal Sounds

"** Note: unfortunately, thanks to a corrupted SD card, we only have clean audio for the first 35 minutes or so of this session - it switches to the backup room mic for the remainder. Apologies for the drop in sound quality, hopefully it doesn't detract too much from the content! **

Our final in-store event of 2025 was a sound design masterclass from Arturia's Tom Lewis, who used a PolyBrute 12 to give a crash course in subtractive analogue synthesis and revealed some tips for creating pads, basses and leads on any polysynth.

PolyBrute 12 is available here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/arturia-...

Browse the rest of the Arturia range:
https://www.signalsounds.com/arturia"

Patching @ 3am - Featuring Humongous Frog

video upload by justin3am

"In this episode we will be talking to musician @HumongousFrog and he'll be performing for us.

Here is a link to Kyle's bandcamp and instagram.
https://hfrog.bandcamp.com/ / herrmania"

"Kyle was playing an Elektron Modal Cycles, Novation Circuit Tracks, Arturia MicroFreak and a Korg KP3."

5 Great Things | AstroLab 37

video upload by Arturia

Check with dealers on the right for deals and availability.

"Compact form, huge creative scope. Explore five standout features that make AstroLab 37 a powerful stage and studio companion - from its expansive sound world to performance-ready controls and a seamless ecosystem that keeps you in control of your sounds.

_CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:22 #1. Sound Palette
01:27 #2. Fast & Simple Browsing
02:00 #3. Synth Sounds, Macros & Real-Time Shaping
03:01 #4. Playlists
03:31 #5. Compact Power & AstroLab Ecosystem
04:23 Outro"

Arturia Polybrute Noir Polyphonic Analog Keyboard Synthesizer

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via this listing

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November Rain

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose,
Waldorf Iridium,
Arturia Minifreak.
Conductive Labs The NDLR V2,
Torso S 4,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastle Bestie,
28.11.2025
video# 2582

Stranger Things Theme - Synthesizer Cover

video upload by Zhou Jun

Arturia Keystep MK2
Arturia Minifreak
Korg ARP Odyssey FS
Moog Minimoog Model D
Vermona DRM1 MK4
Teenage Engineering OP-XY

Mystery Synth in Norwegian Vintage Synthesizer 70's and 80's Dreams Full Album

video upload by Kaj Roger Willumsen

This one was spotted and sent in via Ivan Trajkovic aka dejayiwan. Note the video is from 11 years ago so not AI. Could be a render for a soft synth or other though. Could be DIY, but note the touch panel or screen. According to the YouTube comments "Picture is only for cover. Not sure which synth it is. Will try to find out." There was no follow-up that I could find after that aside from mention the album itself mainly features Arturia. You can find a list of hardware synths and some harware synth spotting in this previous post featuring Dreamland. If you know what that blue synth above is, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this post, or send email to matrixsynth at gmail.com and I'll update the post with anything definitive. BTW, you can find additonal Mystery Synths via the Mystery Synths label here. There have only been 23 including this one, to date, since 2005. Update: answer in the comments of this post below. That was quick.

Here's the video description for the above:

"Norwegian Vintage Synthesizer 70's and 80's

Is now available on.

https://itunes.apple.com//artist/kaj-...

Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/artist/2MO67...

Some songs are made for Norwegian television documentary.

1.Dreamland----- 0:00
2.Saltfjellet ----- 4:32
3.80's movement -- 7:06
4.Nordlandsbanen- 10:31
5.Voyager 2--------- 14:31
6.Dolphins song---- 18:00
7.Kepler Telescope--21:53
8.Deep Impact------ 26:09
9.Reisen--------------- 29:15
10.Mariner 2----------33:40
11.Mars------------ 38:00
12.Venus------------- 40:49
13.Supernova----- 45:20
14.Tones Comforder--49:25
15.Jupiter------------ 52:40
16.Home--------------- 57:34
17.Back to 80 century- 1:01:14
18.We fly out of place--1:05:10
19.Minded Traveling--- 1:08:00"

ARTURIA Introduces AstroLab 37 | Avant-garde stage keyboard

video uploads by Arturia

Check with dealers on the right for availability and pricing.

"Imagine a compact keyboard uniting the most iconic sounds in a single instrument. Engineered for liftoff, AstroLab 37 redefines what a compact performance keyboard can be, combining an unrivalled sound palette, intuitive controls, and a seamless studio-to-stage workflow – play and create beyond limits."

Playlist:

1. AstroLab 37 | Avant-garde stage keyboard | ARTURIA
2. Overview | AstroLab 37
3. Is the Arturia AstroLab 37 the Best Compact Stage Keyboard? - Reverb (available here)
4. Arturia Astrolab 37 vs 61/88 // and a cheat to give it more hands-on control // Review, tutorial - loopop
5. Arturia AstroLab 37 Review – After 6 Weeks of Real Use - Sineway
6. Arturia Astrolab 37 Review - Molten Music Technology
7. Is this the Ultimate Portable Performance Synth? Arturia AstroLab 37 Review & Demo - Starsky Carr

"Arturia releases AstroLab 37, a compact stage keyboard that brings the full power of the AstroLab ecosystem into a portable, performance-ready format.

Completing the AstroLab line-up, it delivers the same deep sound engines, streamlined workflow, and studio-to-stage continuity as the 61- and 88-key models - now in a 37-key, road-ready design that makes it the ultimate creative companion on the move.

_Ignite your inspiration
Engineered for liftoff, AstroLab 37 redefines what a compact performance keyboard can be. Combining an unrivalled sound palette with intuitive controls and a seamless studio-to-stage experience - perform with confidence and limitless sonic freedom.

Featuring a 37-key slim keybed with aftertouch, a vocoder, and powerful creative tools, turn any idea into fast-moving solos, dynamic leads, and unforgettable hooks."



AstroLab 37 packs the power of the AstroLab range into a compact format.

Engineered for liftoff, AstroLab 37 redefines what a compact performance keyboard can be. Combining an unrivaled sound palette with intuitive controls and a seamless studio-to-stage experience, it empowers musicians to perform with confidence and limitless sonic freedom.

Built on 25 years of innovation, it frees keyboardists from constraints with 11 advanced sound engines, seamless workflow, and a playing experience that’s intuitive, expressive, and fearless.

This isn’t just a new keyboard. It’s a new era.

Ignite your inspiration.

Instantly access a universe of reference synths, classic keyboards, acoustic instruments, and cinematic hybrids - all deeply customizable via onboard controls. The 37 slim-key slim keyboard with aftertouch, vocoder, and performance modes turns ideas into fast-moving solos, dynamic leads, and unforgettable hooks.

Own the stage.

Purpose-built for live: rugged, responsive, and completely standalone. Power up, pick a sound, shape it in real-time and deliver pure musical expression wherever you play - ultra-low latency.

Compact by design.

From studios and stages to bedrooms and DJ booths, AstroLab 37 adapts to every space. Road-ready construction, expressive keys, and instant sound recall make it the ultimate creative companion on the move.

Made to explore.

Edit your presets on-the-fly or dive deeper with Analog Lab on desktop or AstroLab Connect on mobile. Seamlessly transition between studio and stage and let your creativity flow uninterrupted, exactly the way you want it.

AstroLab 37 is a versatile, lightweight companion for musicians who move between studio, stage, and multi-instrument setups — ideal as a second keyboard for band members, a flexible live instrument, or a portable tool for producers on the go.

● 44 instruments, 11 sound engines, 1.800+ presets
● 37 slim keys with aftertouch
● 10 instant-access preset buttons
● 4 macro knobs with LED feedback
● 4 FX knobs, including dedicated Delay & Reverb
● Vocoder-ready mono input
● Color screen + navigation encoder for fast browsing
● Software ecosystem: Analog Lab Pro + AstroLab Connect
● Extensive connectivity: MIDI I/O, USB-C, USB-A host, balanced
mono I/O, mic input, Bluetooth audio, WiFi, pedal input

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Aphex Twin - Flim (Cover) | Arturia Minifreak

video upload by MunomaMusic

"Aphex Twin's Flim

Gear:
Arturia Minifreak
Arturia Minifuse 4

Software:
Ableton Live"

High on Modulation: Programming Classic 80s Brass Sounds, Synthesis as a Folk Art, and More

video upload by Keith Crosley

"Let's get inspired by vintage VHS synth nerdery and dig into some modulation mayhem! I accidentally make a reaction video to a wonderfully unhinged 80s Steve Porcaro synth-programming tape, explain Korg multi/poly modulation (hey there @robst247 ), and put some of Steve's ideas into action with a classic Toto-style “Africa” brass with Arturia Pure LoFi. I also talk about how I think about synthesizer programming, answer the question, “What is synthesis?” and talk about synth programming as a folk art. So grab a Coke (or other stimulant of choice) and join me for a MODULATION-A-GO-GO episode of your sniff favorite talky synthesizer content show!"

You can find wavetables and additional resources by Keith Crosley available at https://www.wavetables.lol.

Steve Porcaro videos:

Steve Porcaro - Star Licks Instructional Video [COMPLETE] [60FPS]

video upload by boomer

"This is the complete Steve Porcaro star licks instructional video. I bought this tape from japan (hence the subtitles) and ripped it myself, so its as good quality as i could get it. Because it's from japan, it's technically called "SUPER TECHNICAL APPROACH," but its the same thing as star licks."

porcaro synthesize analog brass

video upload by AlainRaes67

"on ob expander using a spare envelope generator to modulate the pitch of the oscillators with fast attack to simulate brass patches or what he calls achieving 'blip'"

NEW FOR 2025: 250 FRESH MINIFREAK ULTIMATE PATCHES, PLUS FREE PATCH PACK

video upload by ULTIMATE PATCHES

"Taking the MiniFreak to the next level, Ultimate Patches has just released the all-new MiniFreak Ultimate Patches: 250 high-quality fresh patches with sounds from the 40s / 50s / 60s / 70s / 80s / 90s / 00s / 10s / 20s plus futuristic polys, pads, leads, keys, basses and fx, and classic non-synth instruments including acoustic and electric guitars and basses, acoustic pianos, rhodes and wurlitzer electric pianos, B3 / Vox / Farfisa classic organs, orchestral instruments and much more.

This musically useful collection of new patches touches on genres of classic and modern pop & rock, retrocade, orchestral, hiphop, vaporwave, cinematic, country, latin, R&B, reggae, jazz, chiptune, reggaeton, country, dubstep, tech/deep/retro house, trance, modular, experimental, synthwave, retropop and more.

Pricing & Availability:
Available now as an instant digital download at ultimatepatches.com, with Black Friday Sale pricing options starting at just $19.99.

Free Patch Pack:
The free 15 Patch Taster Pack from the collection is now available as an instant digital download (no registration required): https://www.ultimatepatches.com/free-synth-presets-patches.html"