63 Sticky synth knobs?! Here’s how I cleaned them (with a little help from Zara XD)

video upload by Solidtrax

"Many synth manufacturers use these nice rubbery knobs, but after a while, these tend to get really sticky. I needed these two instruments for a project, so I decided to clean them. A bit of a shout-out to A big shout-out to ‪@charliedont‬ & ‪@LESINDES‬ for the inspiration. I’ve added a third method as well. Plus, I used a bit of common sense to get the knobs off easily and clean them properly.

Music is composed with the help of the ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ DrumBrute, The MicroFreak and the new ‪@bitwig‬ Studio 6.1. Used ‪@CytomicAudio‬ The Scream as well."

ARTURIA Introduces Pure SUB | Bass Design Synthesizer

video uploads by Arturia

Playlist:

1. Pure SUB | Bass Design Synthesizer | ARTURIA
2. Pure SUB | Overview | ARTURIA
3. Pure SUB | How to Make a Heavy Dubstep Wobble | ARTURIA
4. Pure SUB | How to Make a Classic House Bass | ARTURIA
5. Pure SUB | How to Make an Evolving DnB Bass | ARTURIA
6. Pure SUB | How to Make a Wide Reese Bass | ARTURIA
7. Pure SUB | How to Make a Punchy 808 Bass | ARTURIA

"Pure SUB Bass Design Synthesizer

Your dedicated instrument for deep, punchy and characterful bass. Shape the fundamental, harmonics and texture of a sound in focused stages, then use the Sub Processor to turn a raw tone into finished low end in a few decisive moves

Modern bass is about building pressure, shifting momentum and shaping the visceral depth and driving energy of a track. Pure SUB brings heavyweight bass design and integrated processing together, so you can build your low end and make it drop with immediacy and control.

Explore 300 production-ready presets, or go deeper by shaping the fundamental, harmonics and texture independently. From clean subs and gliding 808s to rolling Reeses, animated wobbles and distorted growls, discover everything you need to make your bass shake the ground.

Pure SUB brings heavyweight bass design and integrated processing together, so you can build your low end and make it drop with immediacy and control. Shape the fundamental, harmonics and texture in focused stages, then filter, reshape and modulate your sound—from clean subs and gliding 808s to rolling Reeses, animated wobbles and distorted growls."

Discover Pur SUB

Pigments Play | Overview | ARTURIA

video upload by Arturia

"Join Matt for an overview of Pigments Play, a free software synthesizer offering the power of Pigments distilled into a focused instrument. Discover how to browse and perform inspiring presets, shape them with hands-on macros, then explore engines, filters, effects and performance controls for deeper sound customization.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:42 Presets Examples
01:28 Interface Overview
02:54 Instrument Engines
03:55 Instrument Filters
04:50 Amplifier Envelope
05:23 Effects
06:00 Keyboard & Utilities

_DISCOVER
Pigments PLAY → https://www.arturia.com/products/soft..."

The Strangest, Most Interesting Synth He's Played This Year (Morphor Echon6)

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Morphor Echon6 is the world's first analog modal polysynth — a genuine departure from the wall of subtractive synths flooding the market right now. In this review and demo I dig into its Karplus-Strong-based exciter and resonator, six voices you can split into six independent monosynths, and a modulation system so intuitive it doesn't need a menu. Full raw demo at the end so you can hear it completely unprocessed.

WHAT IS MODAL SYNTHESIS?
Modal synthesis uses a Karplus-Strong oscillator — an exciter (like a pluck, bow, or hammer) run through a resonator (like a string or instrument body) — to fake physical, plucked/struck sounds. First proposed by Kevin Karplus and Alexander Strong back in 1982, you'll recognise the concept from modules like Mutable Instruments Plaits, Rings and Braids, and digital oscillators in synths like the Arturia MiniFreak and Korg Minilogue XD. The Echon6 takes that same idea and builds it entirely in analog circuitry — as far as I know, the first synth to pull that off.

CHAPTERS
0:00 What's coming up
1:43 DEMO JAM #1 - glitchy ambient
5:40 What is modal synthesis? (Karplus-Strong explained)
6:53 Front panel overview
7:52 Six voice groups patch demo
9:53 DEMO JAM #2 - as an FX unit on drums
12:20 SIx voices in unison - CHORD MODE?
13:06 DEMO JAM #3 - 6 unique voices
13:48 Exciter section deep dive
21:15 BBD resonator deep dive
25:47 Modulation section deep dive
36:22 Building a musical patch from scratch
41:16 DEMO JAM #4 - A Love Story ;) IYKYK
43:15 Echon6 vs Erica Synths Steampipe
45:00 Final thoughts
45:40 Patreon & website
46:13 DEMO JAM #5 Intro raw (maybe a little reverb at the end)

MY TAKE
The Echon6 is a genuinely fresh alternative to the current glut of subtractive synths — your Jupiters, Junos, Prophets, and OB-style clones. It felt natural within minutes, the modulation is some of the cleverest I've used on any hardware synth, and the build quality is excellent. Compared to the Erica Synths Steampipe (digital modal synthesis), the Echon6 is easier to learn, while the Steampipe can get more chaotic, faster, thanks to its distortion and reverb. Both are worth a look if experimental modal synthesis is your thing — but the Echon6 gets a big thumbs up from me.

GEAR MENTIONED
Morphor Echon6 (analog modal polysynth, reviewed here)
Erica Synths Steampipe (digital modal synth, comparison)
Mutable Instruments Plaits / Rings / Braids
Arturia MiniFreak
Korg Minilogue XD

MORE PATCHES, SAMPLES & TUTORIALS
Patreon: www.patreon.com/starskycarr - patches, samples, tutorials and more
www.starskycarr.com - patches, samples, free and cheap goodies"

Arturia PolyBrute 61-Key Synthesizer w/ Wooden Legs & Original Boxes

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Arturia Microbrute Analog Keyboard Synthesizer (Red)

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always the sun

video upload by Ebotronix

Arturia ,Minifreak, Microfreak, (2x),
Doepfer R2m,( 3x),
Hologram Electronics Microcosm,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
MXR Phase 99,
Electro Harmonix Mel 9,
Bastl Bestie,
Yamaha MCS 2,
Mixolydian Scale,
13.08.2026
video# 2663

Erica Synths and Moritz Klein DIY Compressor module.

video upload by Music with Synths and Modular

"An impression of the Erica Synths and Moritz Klein Compressor module. This is the most fantastic module in My Modular. The compressor works great and the Sidechaining input makes it a very valuable module.

The module is a great module to make with the explanation of Moritz. Very nice done.

As Reverb I use also a Spring Reverb from Doepfer.

All is synced from the Arturia Drumbrute to the 960 sequencer. The Sidechain comes from the Rim shot of the Drumbrute which triggers the Sidechain input of the Compressor.

For more information on my Synths see my site: https://synthsmod.rensstam.nl/"

Ambionttica - Dreadbox Erebus, Nyx, Hades, Oxi One & Roland MC101

video upload by Stefan Torto

My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Get my sample packs : https://www.stefantorto.com/sample-packs
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com

Synths : Dreadbox Erebus, Nyx & Hades
Sequencer : Oxi One mk2
Eurorack : Arturia Rack Brute 6U
Mixer : Cosmotronic Cosmix Pro
Fx : FX Aid (x2)
Groovebox : Roland mc101

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!"

MYSTIC FREQUENCIES - SPACE [Featuring an Atari 2600 w/ Mini Keys]

video upload by Mystic Frequencies

MYSTIC FREQUENCIES - SPACE
Random Dawless playing.
Gear used:
Kawai SX-240
Arturia MatrixBrute
Arturia PolyBrute (x2)
Atari VCS MiniDexed
Erica Synths Steampipe
Novation Summit
Oberheim OB-X8
Synthstrom Deluge oLED
Polyend SEQ
Irijule Theoryboard
Roland TR8S
Elektron Digitakt
Effects - Digitech DSP256XL (x4)
Mixer - Roland M-480
Recorded on - Tascam Model 24

Novation Ultranova & Bass Station 2 | Ambient Berlin School Performance

video upload by LFOstore

"Aaaand not only!

Chief of www.lfo.store Nick Klimenko playing space ambient composition in a new space of Synth Museum.

Roland System-1 - strings chord
Arturia MiniBrute - solo
Novation Bass Station 2 - sequence
Novation Ultranova - sequence
Eventide H9 Max - reverb


Recorded: Zoom Livetrack L6"

J3PO // History

video upload by Julian "J3PO" Pollack

"Julian 'J3PO' Pollack performs an original composition, "History," a live DAW-less performance recorded entirely in one take with no overdubs.

Built around a sequencer, hardware synthesizers, and an acoustic (felt) piano, "History" explores the space between composition and improvisation. Every musical decision unfolds in real time, allowing the performance to evolve naturally from a simple repeating pattern into something entirely its own.

Gear used:
• Arturia KeyStep Pro (sequencing)
• Roland TR-8S
• Oberheim Two Voice Pro
• Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M
• Yamaha Acoustic Upright Piano

Effects:
• Meris Mercury 7
• Strymon Timeline
• Strymon El Capistan

Visit https://www.j3po.net for tour dates, music, courses, and original synth preset libraries."

Hopeful soundscape for a once green landscape

video upload by Hazel Mills

"An improvised soundscape with the intention of allowing only the simplest and subtlest of changes and manipulations (e.g. oscillator detuning, filter swelling and slow evolution of note changes and scale implications).

Head to my Patreon for an accompany tutorial video about different musical approaches to simple synth drone soundscapes - / hazelmills

Gear: ‪@udo_audio‬ Super 6, ‪@vongonelectronics‬ Polyphrase, ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ MicroLab and ‪@SONICWARE‬ Evoke."

Korg NTS-4 Performance Mixer | SonicLAB Review

video upload by sonicstate

"We look at the ‪@KorgOfficial‬ Korg NTS-4, a compact Nu:Tekt performance mixer kit with audio interface. Assembly is simple, with clear instructions and no soldering.
It has two mono inputs, four stereo inputs, stereo send and return, cue monitoring, USB retrurn level, headphone output and a two-channel USB audio interface running at 24-bit/48kHz.

There are two FX engines, one on the send which includes delays, reverbs, chorus and a range of master effects such as filters, phaser, decimator, drive, distortion, compression and limiting.
These effects are fixed rather than expandable via the Logue SDK of others in the Nu:Tekt range , but they suit hands-on performance - albeit a little fiddly.

The cue system works pre-fader, giving a basic extra bus at a pinch.
USB ground loop noise is possible in some setups.

Price is around £200"

OBSIDIAN - Keys & Steps

video upload by VannesDevices

"Playing with OBSIDIAN and the Arturia Keystep #keystep #arturia #obsidian #synthesizer #analogsynth #eurorack"

Escape - Sequential Sequencing - Ambient music to reset your mind ✨

video upload by RandomVoltage

"Escape
Enjoy and calm your mind

Only two instruments

Sequential fourm - sequence through
Echo fix chorus/ stymon deco/ vongon ultrasheer

Arturia minifreak - pads through Strymon elcapistan

Recorded on zoom livetrak l6 max"

Arturia DrumBrute Impact Analog Drum Machine

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Time and Destiny | Deep Atmospheric Ambient Live Performance (Hydrasynth, Summit, Pigments)

video upload by Paweł Spychała

"'Time and Destiny' is a live ambient performance recorded using the Hydrasynth Deluxe, Novation Summit, Arturia Pigments, and Bitwig Studio.

Sit back, put on your headphones, and dive into a journey through atmospheric soundscapes, evolving pads, and deep textures. Everything was performed and recorded live.

Gear & Software Used:
ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe
Novation Summit
Arturia Pigments
Bitwig Studio (DAW)
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS ‌KOMPLETE KONTROL S 61 MK II

#ambientmusic #livesynth #hydrasynth #novationsummit #arturiapigments #bitwig #dawless #synthjam #electronicmusic #relaxingmusic"

TEO-5 is not a guitar! 22.08.2025. TEO-5, Digitone, S-1, Octatrack & other gear

video upload by Denis Zlobin

"No guitars, guitar samples or computers were used to perform this music.

Instruments: Oberheim TEO-5, Arturia Minibrute 2S, Elektron Octatrack, Elektron Digitone, Roland Aira Compact S-1, Squarp Pyramid.

Effects and Mixer: TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2, Soundcraft EPM8.

The jam was recorded from the mixer output and slightly post-processed in a DAW."

Melodic Synth Jam with Microphonic Soundbox, 25.07.2026. Octatrack, Hapax, TEO-5 and other synths.

video upload by Denis Zlobin

"Instruments: Leaf Audio Microphonic Soundbox MKII, Squarp Hapax, Oberheim TEO-5, Waldorf Pulse 2, Elektron Octatrack, Elektron Digitone, Roland Aira Compact S-1, a fidget spinner.

Effects and Mixer: TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2, Boss EQ-200, Soundcraft EPM8.

The drums and background synth parts were sequenced with Hapax. The performance was recorded from the mixer output and slightly post-processed in a DAW. No samples were used apart from the drum oneshots."