Easter Perfourmance MkII

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"Happy Easter! Here in the UK we get a 4-day weekend, such a wonderful treat. For the very first time this year I've actually had enough spare time to sit in my studio for an hour, just relax, look around for a synth I haven't played in ages, and noodle on a keyboard for the fun of doing it. This little snippet of music was the outcome, noodling on a very special synth, the Vermona Perfourmer MkII. Effects are courtesy of two of my most favourite pedals, the Boss RE-202 and the Erica Synths Nightverb (well, the Nightverb is a desktop unit rather than a pedal but you get the gist!)"

"sumarp15" dawless session 2026-03-21 [techno, deep house]

video upload by uu523

"Gear: Roland Integra-7, Roland T-8, Roland P-6, Novation Circuit Tracks, Faderfox UC-4, Boss DR-770, Valeton GP-50, Boss MS-3

Post-processing done to audio: some EQ for the multi-tracks and mastering.

See details in https://aapee.kapsi.fi/dawless"

MoonSatellite In Studio - Analog Fragment #329

video upload by MoonSatellite Lone Wolf

"Synths used : Novation Summit, Sequential Prophet 6, Dave Smith Instrument OB-6, Moog GrandMother, Moog Minimoog Voyager, Moog Taurus 3, Behringer VC340 & Crave, Roland TR-6S.
Effects : BOSS DD500, DD200, RV200, EHX Memory Man, EHX Cathedral Stereo Reverb."

Rhodes and Prophet-10 Simple Recording Track | Warm arms 2026-03-19 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A track created with Rhodes MKII, Prophet-10, OP-1 field, drums, and bass. It is built from simple performance and recording.

The Rhodes MKII is played with chorus from the CE-5. After recording, it is processed through Lofi Tape in the DAW.

On the Prophet-10, a synth lead is performed while switching patches during playback.

On the OP-1 field, sampled voice is played with the FAZOR effect. It is further processed through MOOD MKII with reverb and MicroLoop.

The bass is recorded through a BASS DRIVER DI. The drums are recorded separately and edited in the DAW, then processed as a group through Lofi Tape."

Boss SP-202 Dr. Sample Desktop Sampler SN BL99143

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Repair Report: BOSS DR-55 Dr. Rhythm Foot Switch Restoration

This one is in via supporting member GreyScale aka plantssystem who had the following to say:

Restoring a Classic: BOSS DR-55 Foot Switch Jack Replacement

"The BOSS DR-55 is a staple of early 80s minimal wave and synth-pop, but its plastic jacks are often a point of failure after four decades."

The Issue

The unit arrived with a missing original foot switch jack, rendering remote Start/Stop operations impossible. To ensure a rugged and reliable fix, I decided to upgrade the component rather than searching for a rare vintage plastic replacement.

The Solution: Switchcraft 12A

I opted for a Switchcraft 12A 1/4" Mono Jack (Shorting/Tip-Shunt). This is a classic choice for vintage gear due to its high-quality metal construction and reliability.

* Fit: The Switchcraft 12A fits the DR-55 chassis, though it requires careful grounding to the metal frame/PCB common.

* Wiring: Wired specifically to handle the DR-55's Start/Stop trigger logic.

Results

The repair was a total success. The unit now responds perfectly to a standard momentary foot switch.

* Start: Functional.

* Stop: Functional.

* Reliability: The metal Switchcraft jack provides a much more secure connection than the original plastic housing.

This DR-55 is now back in the studio, ready for another 40 years of 16-step sequences.

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RetroSound Studio Tour: The Drum Machines

video upload by RetroSound

"Welcome to the heartbeat of RetroSound Studio
Explore legendary vintage drum machines like the Roland TR-808, LinnDrum, Simmons SDS-8 and more in this classic drum machine studio tour.

From analog rhythm boxes to early digital drum machines that shaped electronic music history.
Now step inside the studio and explore a legendary collection of classic drum machines that shaped electronic music, hip-hop, synth-pop, house, and early techno.

In this studio tour, we showcase iconic rhythm machines including the Roland TR-808, TR-707, TR-606, Boss DR-55, Boss DR-110, Boss DR-220A, Boss DR-220E, Keio Minipops Junior, LinnDrum LM-2, Sequential Circuits Drumtraks, Korg KR-55B, Simmons SDS-8, and the rare Solton Programmer 24.
These vintage drum machines defined the sound of the 70s, 80s, and early 90s — from deep analog kicks and crunchy digital snares to iconic patterns still used in modern music production today. Every machine in this video is fully functional, synced, and used in real studio workflows.

Perfect for fans of vintage drum machines, analog rhythm boxes, classic electronic music gear, retro studio tours, and old-school beat making."

The Drum Machine list:
0:06 Roland TR-808
1:06 Roland TR-707
1:59 Roland TR-606
2:37 Boss DR-55
3:40 Boss DR-110
4:28 Boss DR-220A
5:14 Boss DR-220E
6:04 Keio Minipops Junior
7:50 Korg KR-55B
8:55 Sequential Circuits Drumtraks
11:24 LinnDrum LM-2
12:48 Simmons SDS-8
14:49 Tama TSQ-1000
15:37 Solton Programmer 24

Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"

Ambient electronic Meditation 04 - winter sonata - #arturia #minifreak #moogsynthesizer #solina

video upload by RandomVoltage

"Instruments/ setup

Arturia Minifreak - pad sounds

Moog dfam - bass rhythm

Moog mother32 + Moog subharmonicon - brass lead Patched back and forth for filter modulation/ also used the mixer and lfo from Moog labyrinth

Moog spectravox - mainly using the lfo to modulate the solina vca/ noise rhythm to the end- triggered with Moog labyrinth

Behringer Solina- String Sound played with Arturia keystep (vca lfo modulation)

Arp2600 - self running percussion rhythm

Analogue Solutions Nyborg- noise fx

Effects

Eventide Blackhole, strymon bluesky and el capstain, Boss Space Echo

Recorded live with Zoom livetrak l6"

Moog Subharmonicon + Boss RE-202 // Beautiful Harmony

video upload by Dexba

"I don't usually play the Subharmonicon, but when I do, I get lost for hours in this delicate balance of over (and under) tones.
The Roland/Boss RE-202, which some people call the most faithful recreation of the RE-201, fills the gaps, in an awesome synthetic glue.
I hope you'll like it! 🧡"

BOSS SDE-3 Dual Delay Demo with Synths (no talking)

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

"In this video we check out the BOSS SDE-3 Dual Delay — a classic digital delay pedal that’s equally useful for synth rigs as it is for guitars. With two independent delay lines and intuitive controls, it lets you craft everything from tight slapbacks and dotted rhythms to lush, ambient repeats that enhance your synth textures.

We take a look at how its routing options and flexible timing settings can add depth and movement to pads, leads and sequences, making it a great creative tool for sound designers and live performers alike."

Boss DR-202 Dr. Groove Drum Machine

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SP-303 - MPC style performance mode // monolit

video upload by Sasha DZA

"Your SP-303 is about to do something it was never built for
With Monolit v2.0 beta it finally gets a real MPC style performance flow live mutes, pattern control, and that moment when the old sampler suddenly feels dangerously modern."

Anthony Marinelli Music Synth Studio Revealed | Studio Tour 2025

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"I finally agreed to make a video showing my synthesizer studio. I'm NOT a collector, so you'll see the instruments I've used for over four decades to do my work. It's also my space for composing. In this deep dive studio tour, I walk you through every corner of my space, showing how everything’s connected for performing, recording, and creative flow.

You’ll see icons like the 'Plantasia' Moog Modular IIIc, Synclavier II, Rhodes Chroma with Expander & Enabler, Oberheim Four Voice, Elka Synthex, Roland Jupiter 8, Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, ARP 2600s, Korg MS modular synths, some classic Minimoog — plus a few modern synths I’ve added as I look to the future. Alongside the synths are vintage drum machines, string machines, and rare electric keyboards including a 1973 Fender Rhodes Suitcase and Hohner Clavinet/Pianet Duo.

We'll also explore racks of outboard gear, vocoder units, tape echoes, and a vast array of my custom guitar pedal options, efx pedal boards and studio effects racks that make this room endlessly inspiring. I'll also reveal how my entire studio is designed for instant creativity, featuring 48 channels of synth drivers and stage boxes, so any synth can be patched and recorded on the fly."

https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/pages/about

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Oberheim TEO-5: Tom Sawyer to Techno and DnB Using Its Amazing Filter • TEO-5 Filter Demo #oberheim

video upload by SynthSoniq

"In this Oberheim TEO-5 demo and tutorial, I explore its filter as I walk through how to create the Tom Sawyer patch from Rush’s classic track, I show how I use the arpeggiator and filter for a Techno / Trance riff, and I demo how to use the TEO-5’s Unison “chord mode” to create a DnB pad with a filter sweep.

I think it's good to know how to program a patch like the Tom Sawyer sound, not just because you're trying to play a Rush song, but because it teaches you about filter envelopes, resonance, and the general character of a synth's filter. I like making it on any synth because it gives me a feel for that synth's sound. It's then easy to add some attack to the envelope to turn the patch into a great pad, or decrease the decay to make some cool bass sounds.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Tom Sawyer
3:03 Techno / Trance
5:55 Drum 'n' Bass

Gear used in this video:
Oberheim TEO-5, Boss DR-202 Drum Machine, Zoom R4 Digital Audio Recorder"

Boss DR-220A Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine SN 712700

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Patching @ 3am - Feedback patching and techniques

video upload by justin3am

"In this episode I'll be talking about the many forms and functions of feedback in electronic music and beyond.

On the first table I was using:

Fairfield Circuitry Hors d’euvres
WMD Protostar
DIY Fuzz Factory clone
EHX TubEQ
DIY Distortion+ clone
Rucci Passive Matrix Mixer
EHX Deluxe Memory Man 1100-TT
EHX Ring Thing
Boss PS-5 Pitch Shifter
Moog MF-103 Phaser
MFB Tanzmauz
4MS Pod64 with Omiindustriies Cascading Shift Register, Ya Jerk; Mutable Rings, 4MS Listen Four

On the second table I was using:

Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus 2
Empress Zoia Pedal
Koma Field Ki
Lorre-Mill Keyed Mosstone
Nektar Panorama P1

Our boy cat Orion makes a special guest appearance."

Fred's Set - Synths for Shelter event

video upload by Fred's Lab

https://fredslab.net/

"Join Fred live for 'Synths for Shelter', an online fundraising event in support of the SPCA Nova Scotia, helping give our homeless pets across New Scotland the care, comfort, and second chances they deserve. 🐶🐱

https://www.novascotiaspca.ca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_Sc...

I will be performing a live machine set from my home studio in Bonn / Germany, just the machines, no computers or sequencers involved, on Fred's Lab synthesizers and more. Join me for some nice chillout ambient vibes and for a good cause, you’re invited!

Save the date: 25th of October 2025 @ 6:00 - 6:30 EST Time

Link to the SPCA fundraiser:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charit...

Link to the Synths for Shelter event:
https://www.youtube.com/live/MPztd-C7ZnY"

Unlock Amazing Rhythms with Cheap Foot Pedals — 2-Minute How-To

video upload by Saul Stokes

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Combining multiple mono delays is not something many people do. Yet, it’s an amazing way to create rhythmic structure that you won’t get any other way. Any delay pedals will work. I prefer to use a mono signal chain to keep things from getting too complex. This concept does work in a DAW—just make sure you turn off tempo sync.

1. Create a simple rhythm. In this quick tutorial, I made a very bland white noise hi-hat loop.

2. Using the first delay pedal, slowly move the repeat knob until you find an interesting rhythmic structure. Make sure you keep the level of repeats down so the rhythm doesn’t get too wet.

3. For the second delay pedal, turn the time knob very slowly. As you do this, you’ll hear moments when the two delays start to play off each other, creating something new and exciting. This works great when the first delay is just slightly off-tempo.

4. As an extra, I added a phaser, which adds a beautiful smeared wash to the rhythm. The phaser's cycle actually adds a third sweeping rhythm.

4. Keep tweaking the repeat and time knobs of each delay—you’ll continually find new rhythmic structures. Go slowly, as there are hidden rhythms that will emerge that you might otherwise miss.

4. Why can't you use one stereo delay to achieve the same thing? It's simple because using two delays gives you two clocks, and the timing will never be perfect. The result is something that has a human characteristic rather than being stiff and perfect.

If you're strapped for cash, look for older pedals on Craigslist or eBay. The phaser in this tutorial was actually found at Goodwill. The Line 6 was purchased for $40 on Craigslist, and the Oceans 11 can often be found very inexpensively.
The cheaper the effect, the better!

Instagram: / saul_stokes_music
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Apple Music: / saul-stokes
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Bandcamp: https://saulstokes.bandcamp.com/"

Dr.Sample SP303 & Fostex X-12 - Ambient

video upload by Kuro Kasetto

"A small ambient jam, using the Dr. Sample SP-303 and the Fostex X-12. The SP is playing some synth sounds, and the Fostex is playing some drones along with birdsong, creating a nice ambient atmosphere."

Mother 1 + 2 Desert Theme 🏜️🎵#earthbound #snes #rpg #retrogaming

video upload by MasonCMusic

"Earthbound Beginnings, Mother 2 Desert Theme Music Performed Live on Synthesizer"

Korg MS10