Dreadbox Artemis Polyphonic Analogue Synth - Overview and Demo

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"SOS News Editor Luke Wood travelled to Dreadbox HQ in Athens, Greece where he met with Orfeas for a first look and demonstration of their latest desktop synthesizer, the ARTEMIS. Read the full SOS review in our August 2025 magazine: www.soundonsound.com/reviews/dreadbox-artemis"

Trying the Novation Launch Control XL3 as a Hardware Hub in a Dawless Setup

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Discover the power of the Novation Launch Control XL3 — the ultimate Ableton Live controller and a flexible standalone MIDI controller for the Arturia AudioFuse 16 In this video, I’ll show you how to use the XL3 in a hybrid studio setup including the Dreadbox Nymphes and *Erica Synths LXR02*, giving you full hardware mixer control over up to 24 channels and a synth.

✅ Seamless integration with Ableton – plug it in via USB and Live recognises it instantly.
✅ Control up to 24 channels on the AudioFuse Rig 16 + X8 setup.
✅ Flexible setup options: USB or MIDI DIN for a fully computer-free rig.
✅ Real-world mixing example: faders, pans, sends, and mute/solo control at your fingertips.

Whether you’re a producer, live performer, or looking for hands-on hardware control in your hybrid studio, the Launch Control XL3 is a compact powerhouse."

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: What is the Launch Control XL3?
2:23 – Quick Ableton setup demo
5:00 – Intro Demo Hardware Setup Explained
9:05 – Setting up MIDI Control
14:03 – Minor Niggles
15:21 – Hardware Connections
17:38 – Final thoughts

https://us.novationmusic.com/products/launch-control-xl

Dreadbox Erebus Reissue Desktop 2-Voice Paraphonic Synthesizer

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Dreadbox Artemis unboxing + Best Of Demo | No Talking | ‪@Dreadbox-synths‬

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Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:09 Unboxing
2:22 Demo

Classic House on Hardware (TR-909, Dreadbox, Nymphes) // Cirklon Demo and Tutorial

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"Making a Live Jam using 2 dreadbox synths and a drum machine sequenced by the sequentix Cirklon

In this video, we dive deep into the legendary Sequentix Cirklon sequencer and show how to build a classic house track on hardware step by step. From programming kicks, bass, and synths to using advanced Cirklon features like probability, accumulators, and aux events, you’ll see how to create a live jammable house groove with real gear.

Gear Used in This Demo
Sequentix Cirklon Sequencer
Roland TR-909 (drums)
Dreadbox Nymphes & Nyx (synths)
OTO BIM delay
Arturia Keystep (for note input)

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
How to set up the Cirklon with multiple hardware instruments
Creating patterns, muting parts, and arranging sections
Using probability & fills for dynamic grooves
Deep-dive into exotic Cirklon functions (accumulator, aux events)
Building a classic house track for live jamming"

Dreadbox Murmux Adept Edition SN 241 of 300

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"Dreadbox Murmux Adept Edition, number 241 of only 300 units ever produced worldwide. This is not just a synthesizer - it's a piece of synth history. Designed by a passionate team of analog enginees in Athens, Greece, meticulously hand assembled in Japan, and relased in a strictly limited run in 2022, the Murmux Adept has already cemented itself as a highly sought-after collector's item.

Key Features
8-Voice Polyphonic Analog Architecture - Rich, warm, and alive in ways only true analog can be.
Dual VCOs per Voice + Multi-Mode Filter - From massive pads to searing leads.
Extensive Modulation Options - For deep sound design and evolving textures.
Handcrafted Quality - Precision engineering and top-tier components throughout.
Serial #241 of 300 - Individually numbered, part of an extremely limited production.
Condition
Mint/Like New - Lightly played in a smoke-free environment.
All knobs, switches, inputs and functions working perfectly.
Original packaging not included (lost during a move) - will pack with extreme care for safe transit.
Includes original power supply and owner's manual."

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Expressive E OSMOSE Expressive Synthesizer And Dreadbox Artemis chilling creating sounds

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"Expressive E OSMOSE Expressive Synthesizer And Dreadbox Artemis chilling creating sounds"

Dreadbox ARTEMIS Firmware update 1.1.0 1st try

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steam pipe / Artemis

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Dreadbox ARTEMIS Mpe and Oberherim TEO-5

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SN TY07970

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Dreadbox Hades SN HDR 1370

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Dreadbox Murmux Adept TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v5.0

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GENERIC FEATURES:
- Display parameter Name and Value
- Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value
- MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW v1.1):
- 1 Editor Page for the Main (control panel) and (synth) Menu parameters
- 1 Editor Page for Modulations (Velocity, Aftertouch, LFO2 and Modulation Wheel) parameters
- All 183 Program parameters implemented in the editor. Program parameters are bidirectional using CC and SYSEX
- MIDI Channel selection slider
- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons
- Program Write and Program Init buttons using SYSEX

WORKFLOW 1 EDITING FROM PATCH (starting at 00:06 in the video above):
- Select a Bank & Program
- Go to the synth Menu / Setup / Preset Dump / Current
- Press Yes (on the synth) to load it to the editor
- Start editing (the loaded patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Select a Bank & Program (Optional)
- Press Program Write to save it in the synth

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VaCA - 3 x Passive VCA/LPG

video upload by DecadeBridge

"VaCA is a passive eurorack module that features 3, switchable, VCA/LPGs for processing audio or CV signals. CV inputs are normalled so that a single CV signal can be used for all 3 VCAs/LPGs.
Channel 'C' can be switched between it's own CV input or a mix (bias) between CV inputs A and B.

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Manual:-
https://www.decadebridge.com/Download..."

Polyend Dreadbox Medusa Hybrid Synthesizer

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"Medusa hybrid synthesizer is a fruit of the collaboration between Dreadbox and Polyend companies. It has emerged from both teams unusual approach to integrating analog and digital domains into a totally new quality. This unit is in very good condition with some minor wear, includes power supply."

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Dreadbox ARTEMIS // Surprising analog twists and great fx, but is it worth it? // Review, tutorial

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"Get access to dozens of analog and digital synth multisamples, as well as my exclusive In-Complete Book of Electronic Music Ideas, Tips and Tricks, on my Patreon: ► / loopop" TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:55 Overview
3:55 Build
4:30 I/O
4:40 Oscillators
5:05 PWM
5:25 Waveshaping
6:25 Sync
6:55 VCO FM
7:30 Two subs & noise
7:55 Filter
8:25 Drive modes
10:10 Filter FM
10:40 HPF
11:10 Twin peaks
11:30 Spread
11:50 Distortion
13:25 Mod FX
14:30 Delays
16:30 Reverbs
18:40 Envelopes
19:30 LFOs
21:40 Mod matrix
22:00 MPE
24:45 Arpeggiator
25:55 Sequencer
27:35 Unison modes
28:15 Misc settings
29:20 Pros & cons
32:55 Some sounds!

Dreadbox Artemis | Six ambient sketches

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Exploring the Dreadbox Artemis in my way. All sounds from the synth, with no additional effects on the master (other than a little compression and limiting for volume).

00:00 Super slow envelopes
03:29 Exploring bass sequence w/ effects
05:08 Modulated osc drone magic
11:06 Stereo bass arp
15:30 ???
15:38 Cover song on modulated pad
17:24 1980s pad

Full disclosure: while I have bought many, many Dreadbox synths over the years, Dreadbox did send this one to me for free.

Here, I explore the Artemis for the first time, mainly initializing patches and seeing where they lead me. I find that while other demos have done a great job of showing off the wild and weird, the Artemis mainly leads me to two places: slow beautiful expansive pads, and bouncy unison basses.

There are a few things that elevate this device over other table-top modules, like the Nymphes: the spread of stereo voices (for both unison and polyphonic patches), effects (very decent sounding delay and reverbs, for example), and an internal drive for shaping the character/personality. Plus, all of these patches took just a minute or two to set up; the Artemis has a fast and friendly interface for exploring.

There are at least three ideas here that I might potentially develop further, which is quite a high hit rate for a first exploration of a synth. I can't wait to get back to the city and put the Artemis on the table with some friends.

There is one notable shortcoming to the Artemis as of today (4th July 2025): its envelopes have something that occasionally makes them get very clicky at onset of gate/note. I'm not sure what's causing it, but contributing factors seem to include using the internal drive, and not just at very fast attack rates. In any case, it's a bummer. I've read online that Dreadbox are currently working on this in terms of a firmware update, but I don't personally have any firsthand information. The clickiness really can interfere with a project, so know if you're thinking of buying, you should plan to work around this shortcoming. (My personal opinion: don't buy gear for promised or hoped-for firmware updates, because they may never come, and they may never solve the problem.)

But otherwise, Artemis is a great synth. Lots of personality, strangely well behaved at times, very good at bouncy basses, and very easy to design interesting sounds with.

Thanks for listening.

The cover song is one of my very favourites, "Poor Edward" by Tom Waits."

Unreleased song "Fugue" played by the glorious GS-e7 x Polymux

video upload by MRKv

"The Glorious e7 synthesizer playing my unreleased song 'Fugue'.
Extra melodic layers provided by Polymux on Digitakt 2 through Retrokits RK002.
Reverb and delay provided by Digitakt II."

Summer 😎 (Moog Minitaur + Boum // LXR 02 // Nymphes + S 1 + Timeline // Streichfett // Keystep Pro)

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"Last 'long' video before a summer break (I'll be eventually uploading some 'Shorts' during July 😉)

It's been quite some time that I didn't make a "from scratch" video, so here we go again! (See all my "From scratch" videos) [embed below]

On the setup side on the sequencer (Keystep Pro), before recording:
I defined the tempo and number of bars of each track
I setup the scale (Dorian)
I setup the tracks I wanted to be transposed in real-time (tracks 2 = Minitaur and 3 = Streichfett).

The video starts with the recording on Track 2, of the BASS line (Moog - Minitaur), then on Track 3 the CHORDS/STRINGS (Waldorf - Streichfett), on Track 1 the DRUMS (Sonic Potions x Erica Synths - LXR-02), on Track 4 the ARP (Dreadbox - Nymphes + Strymon Timeline delay).
I recorded part of the DRUMS in real-time, and the KICK in step mode (hence being able to setup randomness on some steps and conditions too, i.e. the step plays on the fourth time it's triggered only...)"

From Scratch by 2-Minute Warning

Dreadbox Artemis Walkthrough

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"Unleash the Wild with the Dreadbox Artemis – a hands-on walkthrough of this powerful analog synthesizer built for bold sound design and modular exploration.

► Chapters
0:00 – VCO
2:33 – VCF
5:05 – ENV
6:32 – LFO
8:33 – FX"