Ambient Music with Synths and Forest Field Recordings | Resonance of the forest 2026-05-31 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"An ambient piece layering the sounds of the forests of Karuizawa with ‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Moog One, ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Nord Lead, and ‪@YamahaSynthsOfficial‬ CP88.

On the Moog One, the filter envelope is set to loop mode, transforming chords into evolving drones.

On the Prophet-10, synth pads are performed with filtering and reverb applied through the ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY.

On the Nord Lead, synth pads are played through the ‪@gfisys‬ Specular Tempus with reverb processing.

On the CP88, Rhodes sounds are performed with delay.

The field recordings were captured in the forests of Karuizawa. They include the sound of footsteps on fallen leaves, a small stream, and birdsong."

Ambient Electronica with Piano and Synths | Say Hello 2026-05-25 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"An ambient electronica piece centered around piano and synthesizers, created with ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Nord Lead, and CP-88.

On the Prophet-10, synth pads are performed throughout the piece.

On the CP-88, the melody is played alongside improvised phrases.

On the Nord Lead, abstract noise textures are generated with the arpeggiator and continue throughout the track."

A Potted History of Drum Synthesizers

video upload by Alex Ball and Nathan Curran Tugg the Drummer (Tugg)

"A look at a niche within a niche, the drum synthesizer; a story that begins in the late 60s and continues to this very day."

0:00 Intro
0:25 Definition of a "Drum Synthesizer"
2:24 Precursors, DIY and Impakt
4:03 Star Instruments Synare
5:09 How these Instruments Worked
6:13 Syndrum: The First Famous Drum Synth
8:45 Ult-Sound: Japan's First Drum Synth
10:10 Pearl & Tama: Here Come The Drum Companies
13:20 Simmons: The Zeitgeist
19:21 The Flood Gates & Mega-Montage
24:48 Soviet Offerings
25:17 Decline and the Splitting Point
27:05 Vermona: A New Era
29:28 Elektron: Blurred Lines
30:58 A Plethora of Machines
32:24 Clavia/Nord: Simply Red
33:39 Modern Day: The Culmination
34:44 Summary & Thanks
35:23 Patron Outro Jam

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1/14/26 Simmons SDS6 + TAMA DS200 + Alesis MIDIVERB II + CXM 1978

video upload by Cfpp0

"This is one of two videos I recorded for the great Alex Ball (‪@AlexBallMusic‬) to use in his video about the history of drum synthesizers. I’m using the Simmons SDS7 to trigger the two halves of the TAMA DS200, with reverbs from the Alesis MIDIVERB II and the CXM 1978. The DS200 is running hot through the MIDIVERB II, overloading the preamp. The CXM 1978 has a long predelay in lo-fi mode to create a grainy pitchy echo."

Nord Wave 2

video upload by rimela

"Multitrack demo created entirely on the Nord Wave 2. Every sound you hear comes straight from the Wave 2 with its internal FX. All patches and samples featured in this video are available for download: https://payhip.com/b/HICVU

00:00 Specular Dawn
01:22 Pulse Forge
02:37 Neon Overture
04:14 Buchla con Sabor
05:27 Digital Monolith
06:36 Dark4X Beat
08:34 770 Mirage
10:19 Truth By Motion"

JP-8000 vs Nord Lead A1 vs Access Virus B — Which One Do You ACTUALLY Need?

video upload by Marc Renton

"The elephant in the room: Roland JP-8000, Clavia Nord Lead A1, and Access Virus B: Three legendary hardware synths from the late 90s/2000s that still hold up today. But which one is worth your money in 2026?

In this video, I go hands-on with all three machines from my studio, playing patches, presets, and sounds I programmed myself. No script, no BS — just honest thoughts after owning these synths for up to 21 years.

What you'll learn:
JP-8000: SuperSaw magic, but what are the real limitations of the filter?
Nord Lead A1: Why it's my go-to synth — and why the Moog filter is a game changer
Access Virus B: The all-in-one machine with 24-voice polyphony... and where it hits a wall
Should you buy hardware or use emulations? (honest take)

These are timeless machines. This knowledge will be valid in 10 or 20 years. Maybe some plugins won't exist by then — but these synths will.

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Nord Keyboards - Nord Electro 7 | SUPERBOOTH 26

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Let's Explore the Nord Tent! | Superbooth 2026

video upload by Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

"Welcome to Superbooth 2026! Jack starts off by looking around the Nord tent!"

Das neue NORD ELECTRO 7 ist da! | SUPERBOOTH 2026

video upload by MusicStoreTV

"Wir haben uns auf der Superbooth 2026 den neuen Nord Electro 7 mit Christoph genauer angeschaut. 🎹🔥

Mit dabei: neue Piano-Sounds, Pitch & Mod Wheel, Virtual Analog + FM Synthese, überarbeitete Orgel-Engine und jede Menge neue Features für Live-Performer.

Ein ausführlicher Deep Dive in eines der spannendsten Stage Keyboards 2026."

"We took a closer look at the new Nord Electro 7 with Christoph at Superbooth 2026. 🎹🔥

Included: new piano sounds, Pitch & Mod Wheels, Virtual Analog + FM synthesis, a revamped organ engine, and a host of new features for live performers.

An in-depth deep dive into one of the most exciting stage keyboards of 2026."

Nord Lead 2X Multitimbral Virtual Analog Synthesizer SN NE12242

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AUTECHRE - Yulquen (COVER - Nord Lead 2X)

video upload by nicola neeco

"I recreated 'Yulquen' by Autechre as faithfully as possible, using only a Nord Lead 2X and performing everything in a single take.

My goal was to get as close as I could to the original sound and feel, while staying fully committed to one instrument and one live performance.

This wasn’t about making a perfect copy: it was about studying the details, the movement, and the character of the track, then trying to bring that language to life through synthesis alone.

While I tried to stay as faithful as possible to the original sound world, I also gave myself the freedom to bend the harmony slightly, adding a few extra notes in the bass and letting the low end speak a little more. It’s still the same DNA, but with a small twist in the shadows.

Now I’m curious to know what you think: did the changes feel natural, or did they pull the track away from the original spirit?

Drop a comment and tell me if you like the new harmonic hints in the bass, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Gear used:
Nord Lead 2X
Valhalla Vintageverb plugin
Valhalla Delay plugin

(I made these patches from scratch)"

NORD DRUM 2 MODULE AND PAD. EXCEPTIONAL. PSU. BOXED

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"There is no module that has this sound. When you hear it you have to do a double take because it's uncannily analogue, huge, fat and all the superlatives you know are attached to this legendary piece of kit.

Included:

Fully functional Nord Drum 2 Module
Fully Functional Nord Drum Pad
PSU
Ethernet cable
Stand adaptors for both Module and pad
Manuals
Original Boxes"

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Nord Modular Rack Desktop / Rackmount Virtual Synthesizer

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Web Based Online Editor for the Original Nord Modular

video upload by Peter van der Noord

"A short update on the browser based Nord Modular Editor that I am currently working on as a fun hobby project."

Additional details via https://nordmodulareditor.com where you can try it out yourself if you own an original Nord Modular:

"Nord Modular G1 Editor

Create, edit and (soon) share your Nord Modular patches with the community.

Some quick remarks:

This is still a very early version. A lot of things don't work or don't work correctly yet.
You should be able to edit patches, browse slots, add modules and cables, adjust parameters and load patches into a slot.
You probably want to run this in the Chrome browser, i haven't tested others.
I have only tested this with a Nord Modular Keys for now, I assume the Rack version will work the same but I don't know about the Micro. I assumed it would work the same but it appears that some people have issues getting it to connect.
Parameter values are often shown as their raw 0–127 values.
None of the displays work yet.
When something is wrong, updates don't come through, or communication seems to be stuck: refresh the page.
When using a trackpad, you probably want to use "scroll to pan" navigation. You can select this in the settings.
To add a module, drag it from the toolbar on top.
To delete a module or cable, select it and hit delete.
The tab key in the editor will toggle rendering cables behind or in front of the modules.
If you were following my personal YouTube channel for updates, please follow my other channel instead.
Feedback is much appreciated, but I don't have a proper way to do that yet.
This is a personal hobby project. I am not affiliated with or connected to Nord in any way.
Peter van der Noord"

Clavia Nord Modular G1 Keys SN 20051437

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Nord - Lead 1 Rack

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This box turns sound into magic: RODEC Ministyler Demo

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Being a demo video I was very gladly hired to make explaining the RODEC & Sherman Ministyler filterbank. This is one of the best pieces of hardware I tried last year and I approached them to make this. Ministyler is like a baby stereo Sherman filterbank (yes, the '96 classic desktop filter) in a 'RODEC One' box with two slots for other 'RODEC One' modules, and is deceptive in depth despite how simple the panel looks. You'll hear it here mostly on drum machine - my favourite use I found - but also on Tenori-on & Nord Lead 2 with CV input used. It's nuts."

CHAPTERS
00:00 - What's in this demo/sound preview?
02:01 - Quick Filter Sweeps on Synth
02:47 - WHAT is this white box?
04:46 - How to use it
05:14 - How to gain stage
05:40 - Extreme Drive
06:01 - The important Dry/Wet Control
06:18 - Stereo Filtering Tip
06:37 - The Mod Knobs
07:01 - Highpass to Add Bass
07:35 - Bandpass
08:23 - The art of the Ministyler is...
11:13 - FM Control to add rasp
14:00 - This vs Eurorack thoughts
14:51 - CV Ins: Tenori-On Rhythmic Drone Filtering
17:12 - Step Controlled Frequency Beauty
18:41 - Sidechain a Nord with a Drum Machine
20:09 - How many ways can Ministyler mash up a beat?

Autechre, Second Scepe (cover)

video upload by fischek

"great track from anvil vapre

gear:
nord lead 2x
arturia minilab3
korg wavestate vst
vital vst
eventide blackhole vst"

Pentagrams of Discordia - Stratospheric Binoculars (Cover)

video upload by fischek

"I am super glad I found these guys - look them up, it's well worth it...(bandcamp, soundcloud, etc)"

Nord Performance Sale - March 2026

video upload by Kraft Music

"Nord Performance Sale at Kraft Music:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/no...

The Nord Performance Sale at Kraft Music for March of 2026. Save up to $1000.00 on select Nord instruments for a limited time, plus bonus items, and exlusive bundle offers!"

Nord Rack X2 Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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