NAMM 2025: Delving into Stylophone's Dual Filter Module

video upload by sonicstate

"At the NAMM 2025 show, we caught up with Dan from Stylophone, who presented their latest offering, the *Dual Filter Module*. This unit evolved from the DS2 and features a new line, the CPM range, aimed at modular synth enthusiasts. The dual filter module includes two distinct filters - the gritty Gen R8 and the smoother 2045 filter, inspired by classic French house sounds. Dan explained that this module is designed to extend your sound capabilities significantly, with a dual envelope and filters that can operate in series or parallel.

A standout feature of the module is its capability for self-resonance at various cutoff points, providing diverse sonic textures. In addition, the module includes a sample and hold feature with rate and slew that allows modulation freedom. Stylophone aims for a product launch by September, with the module designed to be part of a user-friendly, compact modular range ideal for both beginners and advanced modular synth enthusiasts."

Dubreq Stylophone CPM DS-2 Analog Drone Synth Unboxing and Demo

video upload by I Love Cats and Synths

"I pre-ordered the CPM DS-2 a year ago and they're now available and it just came in today. Here I unbox it and demonstrate some sounds I made with it."

0:00 Unboxing
2:19 Bella inspects the new synth
2:47 ASMR!
4:02 First sounds
5:30 Oh hi, Bella!
5:58 Bring in 2nd drone
6:43 Delay
7:05 Reverb
7:33 More droning
8:39 Patching PWM and feedback
10:04 Hard Sync
10:53 Some more droning

Update:

Can The Stylophone CPM DS-2 MEOW???

video upload by I Love Cats and Synths

"The thing everyone who loves cats and synths needs to know..."

Cats and whales.

CPM DS 2 Ultra LFO

video upload by Stylophone

"Introducing the first of our compact portable modular (CPM) range, the Stylophone DS-2 Analog Drone Synth. Your portal to endless soundscapes, pulsating rhythms, and cosmic exploration.

0:00 - A stepped output of the Ultra LFO controls osc 2 and filter 1 to create a pitched sequence.

0:50 - Waveshapes, filter and the delay time are slowly controlled with the Ultra LFO's saw and curve shapes which creates a sense of dread building to a percussive sound as the LFO restarts.

1:49 - Osc 2 is synced to osc 1 with osc 1's pitched being controlled by the Ultra LFO's stepped output. Osc 2 is tweaked by hand to create variation

3:02 Osc 1 and filter 1 are controlled by the Ultra LFO's curve creating a kick drum sound. Osc 2 plays stepped pitches while filter 2 receives both Ultra LFO outputs, one through the destination switches and the other via a patch cable"

CPM DS 2 Filter and Waveshapes

video upload by Stylophone

"Introducing the first of our compact portable modular (CPM) range, the Stylophone DS-2 Analog Drone Synth. Your portal to endless soundscapes, pulsating rhythms, and cosmic exploration.

0:00 - Filter 1 and 2 are set to different types (LP and HP) and are slowly controlled by the Ultra LFO in different directions to create a phaser like sound.
1:00 - Filter 2's resonance is set to maximum and patched into filter 1's cutoff input. This creates vibrato when filter 2's cutoff is low but metallic tones as it's turned up.
2:12 - The whole output of drone 2 is controlling filter 1's cutoff in a similar way to the previous patch but this time osc 1 cannot be heard, instead only the self resonating output of filter 1 is audible creating some discordant sounds.
3:15 - Waveshapes and filter cutoffs are modulated with the Ultra LFO so only tonal variation is produced. Tweaking the time knob with delay set to max creates a chaotically wonky effect."

New Stylophone Theremin Demo by Musical Miscellany

I Received My Stylophone Theremin (& I really like it) video upload by Musical Miscellany

"Dubreq unveiled the Stylophone Theremin at Winter NAMM. I pre-ordered one on the first day it was available. My Stylophone Theremin arrived on Black Friday. It's a surprisingly powerful little synth that can create all matter of sounds from simple to sinister.

Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/musicalmisce..."

You can find the announcement post here, and additional demos here.

New Stylophone Theremin w/ Original Box

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Stylophone GEN-X1 X Make Noise 0-Coast 🎹

video upload by Stylophone

"We love to see our community experiment and connect up other equipment to make new and exciting sounds ❤️

Take a look at this clip from @andy_____black, who has hooked up our Stylophone GEN-X1 to a @makemoisemusic 0-Coast with amazing results 🎹

What do you think of this sound?"

The Full History of the Stylophone Pocket Organ (in 10 Minutes)

video upload by Musical Miscellany

"I recently started learning about Stylophones and I looked high and low for a video like this. I couldn't find one so I decided to do the research and make the video myself. I hope it helps someone else.

Introduction - 0:00
Vintage vs Modern Stylophones - 1:36
Generations 1, 2, & 3 - 2:49
The Stepchild - 5:50
Generations 4 & 5 - 6:34
Sound Comparisons - 8:38
Final Thoughts - 9:24"

Cool Find: Vintage 1970s Dubreq Stylophone

video upload by Musical Miscellany

You can find the Raconteurs Signature S-1 Stylophone mentioned previously posted here.

HAPPY LEAP DAY! I've been going down a bit of a Stylophone rabbit hole lately but I couldn't pass up this vintage treble model. It came with the original box and a lot of memorabilia. This 1970's Stylophone even has the mod which gives it a lower volume setting.

Intro - 0:00
Specs & Overview - 0:27
Volume Mod - 3:34
Sound Samples - 4:30
Old vs New - 5:54
Direct Audio - 6:54
Conclusion - 7:44"

Stylophone Beat, East Beast, Kawai K1m Jam

video upload by ChrisLody

"Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Dubreq (they make Stylophones) on an hourly rate producing video content. This video wasn't paid for directly but as a result of my work with Dubreq it is marked as Paid Promotion

Right time for a weird jam! I've been ridiculously busy recently with my day job and music related work so can barely justify taking time off to make this (this is product endorsement which is about as close as I can get to time off at the moment 😅), but I risk my channel turning into wall to wall Sonicware news (more of that to come) so I'm trying to find time for a bit of silliness like this!

Dubreq sent me the Stylophone Beat a few weeks back and I've been having some fun with it. For such an inexpensive machine it has surprisingly features. It can play 4 different kits, 4 different bass sound, 4x 32 step patterns, has some realtime playback effects like a filter sweep and pattern length (think stutter mode), patterns can be copied, elements muted etc, the stock sounds are well chosen, really quite good. There are limitations of course, the volume of each sound is fixed, there's no sync capability (although technically the LED flashes at 1ppq so it could be hacked) and the memory is wiped when it's powered down so make sure you record you work. One saving grace in that regard is that it goes into standby quite quickly so this Beat was left on all night with my rhythm programmed in so was still there the next day for me to continue work on. One small caveat is that the drum sequencer supports 16th note resolution but it seems the bass sequencer doesn't, you'll get 8th note recordings. It does support glide though as you may be able to tell from what I've made here. So all in all a fun little machine!

I also bought a Cre8audio East Beast recently and haven't had the chance to use it, so here it is used in the laziest way imaginable with the Stylophone Gen X-1 as a delay effect. It's a very capable little semi modular but I'm not using those features here. I also bought a Kawai K1 which used to belong to former Sonicware staff member Evan Sirchuk, so here's that too playing one of it's presets. That's a really bright sounding bit of kit and I wasn't sure what to use it for at first but it fits in nicely here. I don't even think I've used that Korg NanoKEY2 for anything yet either and I've had that for years!

Anyway, I don't know how I ended making such an odd sounding jam 😁"

Vintage Stylophone 350S w/ Instruction Manual & Records

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Stylophone Synth Jam (Also a Nord Wave 2 Synthesizer)

video upload by Composer Feliciano

"Hey there, fellow music lovers! Welcome to my electrifying synth jam session! In this video, I take you on a captivating journey through the world of electronic music, showcasing the mesmerizing sounds created using the iconic Stylophone, the versatile Stylophone Gen X-1, and the powerful Nord Wave 2 synthesizer.

Join me as I explore the limitless possibilities of these incredible instruments. From dreamy pads to gritty basslines, pulsating sequences to soaring melodies, each synth adds its unique flavor to the mix, weaving a tapestry of mesmerizing sounds.

Whether you're a seasoned synth enthusiast or just diving into the world of electronic music, this jam session promises to inspire and ignite your passion for sound. So sit back, relax, and let the waves of sonic bliss wash over you."

Analogue Synthesizers: Roland System 100, Moog DFAM, Dubreq Stylophone Gen R-8, KORG SQ-1

video upload by Tanoi

"Just noodling - Roland System 100, Moog DFAM, Dubreq Stylophone Gen r-8, Korg SQ-1
Korg SQ-1 modulates the filter of the Roland System 100 / 102"

Vintage Dubreq Stylophone 350s w/ Extras

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"Mint/brand new, very very rare Stylophone from the 70s, made in England.

Never used, spotless! Very rare to come across an unit in this shape.

All instruction 7’ and 12’ vinyls and booklets included, there s also an original audio cable included, that s not in the photo, I packed separately, everything packed in the slick original leather case.

Clearly a collector s standard item."

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"Introducing" the DUBREQ PIANOMATE

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

Introducing in quotes as the Pianomate isn't a new product. You can find pics and an additional demo of one in previous posts here. Don't miss the Crumar Performer at the end of the video above.

"There really are quite few instrument that are uniquely different than others.

The Dubrec Pianomate is uniquely different - we've never seen anything like this before - have you? The comment section is all yours.

Even before it made it to Italy we realised - right off the bat - that we were going to use this in all kinds of ways.

This video is just a few quick ideas recorded off the cuff - a first scratch on the surface - there are so many more applications for this tool :

Effects you can run it through ( a good Leslie effect would make this thing shine)

Switching the trigger bars around (why didn't we think of that for this video damnit) and on and on.

It's truly a new dimension in sound."

1970s Dubreq 350S Stylophone w/ Original Boa-Box" Case & Extras

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"Included with the stylophone is the original "Boa-Box" case, warranty card, song book, user guide, and 12 inch instructional record."

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2x Stylophone Gen X-1 Feedback Experimental Noise #shorts

video upload by ChrisLody

Learn the Stylophone S-1 tabs and Stylophone Gen X-1 bass settings for Kraftwerk’s Tour de France

video upload by Stylophone

"Play along to Kraftwerk’s classic Tour de France using the tabs and watch our easy-to-follow settings tutorial to get the bass sound on your Stylophone Gen X-1."

SYNTH DEMO #31 STYLOPHONE

video upload by adnmusic

"Stylophone Progressive Medley
Pieces from Gentle Giant - Genesis - King Crimson - Dream Theater (Vitamin String Quartet) - Yes - Jean-Michel Jarre - Magma (Klaus Blasquiz)
Re-issue of a 2010 video"

Stylophone S1 and Stylophone Gen X-1 jam!

video upload by Stylophone

"An awesome jam using the Stylophone S1 and Stylophone Gen X-1."