Kenji Kawai | Crafting narrative-driven scores with Analog Lab & Pigments

video upload by Arturia

"Across four decades and a constellation of landmark works including Ghost in the Shell, Ring, and Patlabor, Kenji Kawai has carved a singular path through film and anime music. He combines orchestral gravitas, electronic atmosphere, and narrative-driven sound design into scores that are inseparable from each film's identity.

We spent a day with Kawai in his Tokyo studio, observing how his hybrid workflow unfolds. From early sketches in Analog Lab to the final mixdown, his attention to detail is reflected every step of the way."

Full Story → https://www.arturia.com/fr/stories/kenji-kawai

Arturia MicroFreak & Behringer MS-5 - Gamma Tauri (live)

video upload by LFOstore

"Gamma Tauri is either a solitary, binary or double star that marks the tip of the "V" in the constellation of Taurus.

Nick Klimenko is here to play cosmic/berlin synthesizer composition started with classic ambient moving to Berlin music school fade into rhythmic & cosmic pulses, right from NK Synth Museum - https://nksynthmuseum.com/en/

This composition is a part of upcoming album played live on synthesizers, will be released on 19th of December.

Sonicware LIVEN Texture Lab - main granular string
Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø - main harmony an layers
Behringer MS-5 - beautiful solo & rhythmic bass + noise
Arturia Microfreak - sequencer for MS-5 & s&h sequence Recorded into Zoom L6

Enjoy the trip!"

Black Friday on Reverb: Up to 80%—yes, eighty!— off select synths, effects, and more music gear

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

via Reverb

"From now through 9:59 a.m. on Monday, December 1st (Cyber Monday), musicians can snag up to 80% off select gear during the Black Friday Sales Event on Reverb... yes, eighty percent!

Hundreds of thousands of pieces of discounted gear can be found here—and, as always, the Reverb team has waded through the synths, effects, more to pick out some of the gems:

KORG Nautilus 88 - Certified B-Stock: $1,100 off

Yamaha MONTAGE-M8X 2nd Gen 88-key Synthesizer with GEX Action: $675 off

Dexibell VIVO S8 Stage Piano: $600 off

Elektron Tonverk Polyphonic Multisampler & Audio Processor Regular: $141 off

Arturia Astrolab 88 88-Key Stage Keyboard: $120 off

Arturia DrumBrute Impact 1984 Analog Drum Synthesizer: $60 off"

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Arturia Minifreak - "Plexus" 40 Arpeggios and Sequences (Soundset)

video upload by LFOstore

"LFO.store presents 'Plexus' soundset for Arturia Minifreak.

Buy: https://lfostore.sellfy.store/p/artur...
More Arturia Minifreak presets: https://lfostore.sellfy.store/search/...

The Arturia Minifreak is an incredible synth with amazing features and sound that never ceases to amaze and inspire.

Welcome to the world of movement and pulsation!

Inside you will find 40 arpeggios and sequences, with different sound colors, ready to breathe new emotions into your compositions and live jams.

Create new sound universes with Arturia Minifreak and 'Plexus'

Dance, ambient, retro or cinematic, no limits, let your imagination run wild.

Each patch of our sound set is musical and can be immediately used in your tracks and production.

Enjoy and let the music be with you!"

Arturia Pure LoFi Custom Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

via synth_nyc:

"You can listen to them in high resolution (24bit 96kHz PCM WAV masters, FLAC encoded) on my site (optimized for Chrome on MacOS and Windows).

All recorded at 24bit 96kHz PCM on UAD Apollo X hardware with builtin FX and UAD FX.

Fantastic synth. Kudos to Arturia. I love the sound, the synth engines and the limited modulation options that forces you to be creative and efficient in your sound design choices."

Bad Gear - NO ONE understands this! & It's UGLY

video upload by AudioPilz

"Today, however, we are going to talk about K2000. This range of Synth/ROMpler/Sampler hybrids was originally brought to the market in 1991 by Ray Kurzweil, a completely overpowered mega brain who went from being Stevie Wonder ’s custom shop to looking forward to merging with AI by 2045. No one understands this.


Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:04 Overview Kurzweil K-2000
01:19 Different Models, Sampling
01:41 What the Actual...?!? (The Samples)
02:17 Keygroups
02:31 Layers, Algorithms, Synth Architecture
02:59 Sync, FM, Complex Signal Chains
03:13 Filters
03:23 Modulators, FUN, Midi Control
03:48 Problems with the Aging Hardware
03:56 Programs, Presets (No, we're still not finished)
04:31 FX Section
04:48 Patches
05:08 What else? (Outputs, Sequencer, Thanks, Pricing)
05:48 H*te Screen
06:12 Jam 1 ( Techno Preset Surfing )
07:13 Jam 2 ( Tracker Drum'n'Bass )
08:13 Finale ( 90s Adventure Game OST )
08:46 VERDICT"

Bad Gear - It's UGLY!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:26 Overview Akai MPC Live III
00:37 The new fancy Pads
01:17 The Catch, Articulations
01:38 Built-in Mic, Speakers
01:45 Step Sequencer
02:22 Tech Specs
02:34 Arrangement, Clip Matrix
03:01 Ribbon Controller, Q-Link Knobs, Touch Screen
03:37 Instruments (Drums, Keygroups, Plugins,...)
04:11 More DAW-like Stuff, Time Stretch, Mixer
04:43 Pro Pack, Compatibility to other MPCs, Stems
05:07 What else? (Content, Hardware, Pricing, Thanks)
06:12 H*te Screen
06:40 Jam 1 ( EDM )
07:36 Jam 2 (Epic Lo-fi Type Beat )
08:42 Finale ( 90s FPS Style DnB )
09:14 VERDICT

And the Halloween episode:

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How to Mutate | KeyStep mk2

video upload by Arturia

"Join Matt Paull for a focused look at KeyStep Mk2’s Mutate feature - a creative tool for transforming sequences and arpeggios into evolving musical ideas. Learn how to shape variations, lock everything to scale, record automation, and push your patterns into new directions for fast, inspired compositions.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:26 Mutating the sequence
01:51 Recording automation
02:16 Scale Mode
02:50 Mutating the arpeggiator
03:41 Turning an arp into a sequence
03:58 Extra Tips
04:41 Chaining patterns"

Sequences for MatrixBrute #synth #arturia #matrixbrute

video upload by SMV Producer

"A collection of 40 patches that make deep use of the MatrixBrute modulation possibilities.

Sound banks available for purchase at: https://gumroad.com/smvproducer

Other links:
Bandcamp : https://sergiomassimilianovarvazzo.ba...
Instagram: / smv_producer
Smartlink: https://ffm.bio/smv_producer"

Livestream | Exploring KeyStep mk2 with Seb

video upload by Arturia

"Wednesday, 12th November 2025 | 5PM CEST

Welcome to the KeyStep mk2 #Livestream

Join Product Manager Seb as we reveal the brand-new KeyStep mk2, the powerful successor to the beloved original KeyStep. Whether you're a producer, performer, or hardware enthusiast, this is your chance to discover how KeyStep mk2 takes your workflow to the next level.

With expanded connectivity, real-time generative tools, and hands-on OLED control, KeyStep mk2 refines every detail that made the original a classic, letting you shape, transform, and perform ideas faster than ever.

What to Expect in the Livestream:
Live demo of KeyStep mk2 features & workflow
Breakdowns of the new creative generative tools
Q&A session with our product specialists
Tips for integrating KeyStep mk2 into your studio or live rig"

Arturia Jup-8000 V - "Arpeggio Line" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"We're continuing our new series of presets for the stunning new Arturia Jup-8000 V!

BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

The Arturia Jup-8000 V "Arpeggio Line" is a new collection of 42 rhythmical presets.

These 42 presets are suitable for many genres and styles of electronic music.

m Key Features:

•42 custom presets for Arturia Jup-8000 V
•Perfect for Arpeggio, Rhythmic Sequences, Soundtracks and experimental electronic music
•Includes Arpeggio, Rhythmic Sequences,Soundtracks
•100% dry demo: no external effects, no post-processing

We've put all our effort and inspiration into making these patches suitable for many genres and styles of electronic music.

Each patch in our soundset is musical and can be immediately used in your tracks and productions.

Made by A.Kav"

tangerine dream - 3 rotcaf neila (chandra)

video upload by graal7

variation of rotcaf neila by graal 7
moog one
minimoog d
summit novation
matrixbrute
xf 8
space eventide

KeyStep mk2 | A real-time performance | ARTURIA

video upload by Arturia

Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

"The KeyStep DNA, evolved. With expanded connectivity, real-time generative tools and hands-on OLED control, KeyStep mk2 refines every detail of the original - letting you shape, transform, and perform ideas faster than ever."

Modor NF1 synthesizer

video upload by Brian Schaft

"This song is done entirely with the Modor NF1m synthesizer. Sounds ranging from deep pads to locomotive whistles showcase the flexibility of this digital synth."

Solist 🎸(Roland JD08 + Bigsky + Pill // SE02 + H90 // TR6S // Erica Synths DB01 Bassline + Lethargy)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Let's go for a 5-Minute Warning video, with some real-time guitar-like sound solo playing! 😊

0:00 - Scene 1: Intro starts with the STRINGS (JD-08), ARP (SE-02) and DRUMS (TR-6S)

0:46 - Scene 2: DRUMS knob reload for big sound + BASS (DB-01)

1:17 - Scene 3: SOLO 1 improvised (JD-08)

2:02 - Scene 4: Bridge

3:04 - Scene 5: SOLO 2 improvised (JD-08)

3:50 - Scene 6: Outro

Some tips used here:

TR6S (DRUMS): I used the 'KIT KNOB RELOAD' feature to get back to the big drum sounds as it was saved in the kit (I previously moved the knobs to pitch up/down and reduce the decay of all the sounds for the intro)

TR6S (DRUMS): the VINYL SIM effect is used on the TR6S' master bus to heavily compress the DRUMS

TR6S (DRUMS): I used the internal LFO to modulate a few parameters on the DRUM tracks to add some subtle variations

KEYSTEP PRO (Sequencer): I used the Chain feature to chain 2 patterns in order to have an 8-bar pattern for the ARP sequences

KEYSTEP PRO (Sequencer): I used the Scene feature to load different patterns and mutes in one time (to switch to the bridge for example)"

Rhythmical & Atmospheric Arturia Pigments Ambient IDM Sounds

video upload by Anton Anru

"🔊 Noise Canvas is a collection of 50 presets for Arturia Pigments. It includes: 21 Rhythmical Timbres, 6 Arps, 10 Synths, 7 Pads, 2 Keys, 2 Strings, 1 Seq, and 1 Pluck. Each patch delivers lo-fi, noise-driven textures designed to command attention—gritty and characterful. Beyond the rhythmic core, this collection includes a selection of deeply immersive, evolving pad textures.

📦 Get these sounds: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/pigm...
👤 The author of the soundset is usefull.
Minifreak and Pigments presets can be imported into Arturia Analog Lab V.
If you like these sounds but don’t have Minifreak or Pigments and only own the Analog Lab V plugin, you can still purchase these sets and load them into Analog Lab V.

🎧 How it sounds
Lo-fi noise synth sounds with analog warmth and digital edge
Textured, rhythm-centric patches that pulse, crackle, and evolve
Distorted, saturated tones ranging from subtle grit to full-on chaos
Attention-grabbing presence—perfect for leads and hooks

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Synth Picnic - 8th November - What's New?

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The next Synth Picnic is this Saturday, from 10:30am in the Honesty Library, Castle Quarter. New synths include the Pittsburgh Voltage Lab 2, Herbs & Stones, Neutral Labs and more.

Rentals - https://synthpicnic.com/modular-rentals/"

Arturia Polybrute 12 - Features

video upload by KEYBOARDS

"Meet the Arturia PolyBrute 12—a next-gen, 12-voice analog polysynth built for deep sound design and expressive performance. In this feature presentation, I explore its morphing architecture, the Morphée touch controller, the expressive FullTouch keybed, dual-filter topology, powerful modulation matrix, onboard FX, and performance workflows. Expect cinematic pads, punchy basses, evolving textures, and a few happy accidents along the way."

You can find additional demos here.

ARTURIA Introduces KeyStep mk2 | Step Into Your Next Idea

video upload by Arturia

Check with dealers on the right for pricing and availability.

"The KeyStep DNA, evolved. With expanded connectivity, real-time generative tools and hands-on OLED control, KeyStep mk2 refines every detail of the original - letting you shape, transform, and perform ideas faster than ever."

Tutorial | KeyStep mk2 - Overview

video upload by Arturia

"Join Brendan for an introductory tour of KeyStep mk2. Discover its core features from advanced sequencing and generative sound creation to OLED control and deep CV/MIDI/USB-C connectivity - a centrepiece for hybrid setups and keeping your ideas evolving.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:54 Front Panel
01:51 Sequencer
03:50 Sequencer & Mutate
06:04 Scale Mode
06:22 Chord Mode
06:57 Arpeggiator
10:11 Extra Features & Back Panel"

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Talking New Keystep MK2 with Arturia’s Product Manager | Generative Arp, Mutate & Sequencer Upgrades - Noisegate
2. Arturia KEYSTEP MK2 // It's not an update, it’s a new composition workflow // v2 Review, tutorial - loopop
3. Arturia KeyStep Mk2 Review - Did they ruin it? - Molten Music Technology
4. Is this cheating? Arturia Keystep MKII // Generate and Mutate at will!! - Starsky Carr

_Step into your next idea

The original KeyStep became a modern classic by giving musicians a simple, reliable way to bridge modular, hardware, and software instruments.

With KeyStep mk2, that formula has evolved in every way that makes sense - becoming more creative, more connected, and more immediate than ever. It introduces Mutate and generative tools, a bright OLED display, and a redesigned sequencer and arpeggiator that make idea generation effortless. KeyStep mk2 is priced at $139 in the USA and 129 € (or $129) in other regions.

_What’s new with KeyStep mk2

Patch into modular, trigger drum machines, and control synths from past and present. With USB-C reliability, DIN MIDI I/O, assignable CV outs, and pedal support, KeyStep mk2 is ready to command any setup - live, in the studio, or on the move.

More creative idea generation

Mutate, Spice/Dice, and real-time transforms for instant variation.

Hardware-first control

OLED display + clickable encoder reduces reliance on MIDI Control Center.

Better connectivity

USB-C, power switch, and an extra CV out (Mod 2) alongside MIDI DIN, Sync I/O, and pedal input.

Upgraded sequencer

8× more memories, unquantized recording, Bend & Mod automation, Undo, step edit, pattern chaining.

Smarter arpeggiator

Classic Arpeggios, Arp Reset to turn arps into phrases, Generative "Arp Pattern" mode provides all sorts of fresh melodies, basslines, chords, using the keys that are pressed.

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Tangerine Dream -You're always on time -by Graal7

video upload by graal7

"the first cover of this song on youtube
cover + (not perfect cover but a different way by graal7)
novation summit (arp and sounds)
moog one (pads)
minimoog d (lead)
matrixbrutre (step sequencer)
drumbrute (drums)
xf8 sequencer"

BlueARP DM demo, making EDM on the vintage hardware

video upload by graywolf2004ru

"Finally I edited my mid-2025 recording, where I use BlueARP DM in my friend's studio. BlueARP DM works as the arpeggiator brain, driving:

1. Steda SR-909 (909 replica), drums
2. Roland System 100, driven via CV/Gate/Velo triple (bass)
3. Roland MKS-80, arpeggiated sequence"