Superbooth 2023: PWM - Mantis

video upload by sonicstate

"Paul from PWM gave a us preview of Mantis, which is the last synth designed by Chris Huggett [EDP Wasp creator] before he passed away. The Mantis is described as a Wasp Mark II with an Oscar- inspired dual filter, and two analog signal paths that make it duophonic. The oscillators are numerically calculated on power-up using then move into the analog domain, where everything is digitally controlled.

The Mantis mixer allows users to balance between oscillator one and two, add noise, and ring mod. It has a deep, but simple to use modulation section, two envelopes with a unique sustain fall feature and 100 factory patches and 100 user patches. The instrument also includes a few digital effects at the end of the signal path that help sweeten the sounds and make it more of an all-around performance instrument.

While the instrument is still in development, PWM showcased the circuit boards that are provide a preview of the final sound of the Mantis.

PWM Mantis Available: Late Summer 2023

Price 1,599 Euro. 1,349 GBP"

PWM Mantis // released today

video upload by Starsky Carr

"A brand new synth from PWM - a new company with lots of history. Paul has worked extensively in the industry. Most interesting here are his connections from his time at Novation as the BassStaion 2 product lead. You may know that the inventor of the classic WASP and OSCAR, Chris Huggett, was involved there, and before his unfortunately untimely death he was working with Paul on this new synth. Paul has brought it to life with his families blessing.

A great story, and a great little synth. Still has a couple of pre production hoops to jump through but will be available soon."

Duophonic Hybrid-Analogue Synthesiser

• 200 Patches
* All patches in RAM so can be overwritten
* Bank A: 100 Factory presets
* Bank B: 100 User presets (all set to initial patch)
* Compare function
* Initialise patch function

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EDP Wasp 25-Key Analog Synthesizer

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EDP GNAT made in UK

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Will Gregory: My Favourite Synthesizers

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

This one is in via John L Rice.

"Composer, producer and one half of Goldfrapp, electronic musician Will Gregory has an amazing collection of modern and vintage synthesizers, including the ultra-rare Korg PS-3300 polysynth. In our latest video feature, Will opens up about the instruments that mean the most to him — and shows us how great they can sound in the right hands. Did you know you could play a Minimoog using a Yamaha WX7 Wind Controller?

00:00 - Start
00:16 - Intro with Will Gregory
02:20 - Roland Jupiter-4
06:40 - Composition and Production Process
08:05 - Minimoog with Yamaha WX7 Wind Controller
13:52 - Improvising with Hard Disk Recording
15:48 - Electronic Dream Plant Wasp
18:48 - Korg PS-3300 Polysynth
24:54 - Unexpected Results
27:05 - Moog Polymoog
32:05 - Outro

Goldfrapp - https://www.goldfrapp.com
Moog Ensemble - https://willgregorymoogensemble.co.uk"

EDP Wasp

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Runningonair Studio Tour

I Rebuilt My 90s Music Studio! video upload by Runningonair

"After several years of collecting and fixing various synths and pieces of equipment, I finally have the studio I had in the 90s once more. In this video I do a brief over view of the setup and highlight the role of various pieces of equipment along with musical examples.

Title/Closing Track:
Less than Human
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Pw3eJ...

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Swarm of Wasps - Minute ish Jam - NO TALKING NO EFFECTS 7 Layers of the Behringer Wasp

video upload by HansiLa

"Another minute (ish) jam. This one consists of the Behringer Wasp mono synthesizer layered 7 times (8 if you count the duplication and panning of one of the tracks). I had some fun tweaking the high pass filters on a couple patches to create a snare and high hat.

Every sound on this jam is from the Behringer Wasp.

As always there are no effects and the only processing is panning so you can really get a feel how the Wasp sounds with other instruments... in this case, itself.

Enjoy and thanks!"

ELectronic Dream Planet - EDP WASP - Serviced + Kenton PRO-KADI MkII w/ Manual

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"Recently serviced by analoglab in LA & ready to record. Sounds amazing! USA power + Kenton Pro Kadi MK2 for sequencing."

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EDP Wasp 25-Key Uk Analog Synthesizer w/ MIDI & Case

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"EDP Wasp 25-Key Analog Synthesizer
One of the best and most iconic UK classic synths.
With elby Midi installed and a matting suitcase
Nice condition in respect of fragile plastic chassis
Fat analog sounds, that’s the original !"

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EDP Wasp Analogue Synthesizer + Noise Militia FX Wasp Filter

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This appears to be the first post to feature Noise Militia FX.

"Made in UK between 1978-1981, here we have an ORIGINAL Wasp synthesizer in great condition. Only 3,000 ever made. EDP (Electronic Dream Plant) were creators of some great products at the time; star item being the OSCar synth. Chris Hugget went on to become involved with Novation, who are still around today, with British synths that hold their own with any other in the world eg Summit (KKGB have one in stock).

SOUNDS LIKE:- very capable synthesizer delivers a vast array of sounds. Its "additive synthesis", really...meaning you have to understand what is happening re the audio path. Having TWO oscillators is a huge bonus, with noise/sample & hold/glide all there for free.. It can sound pleasantly sweet (steady now...dont let music get in the way..), or devilishly wicked/weird and/or funky bass lines/screaming solo lines, and everything in-between. NO "snowflake/lazy boy" presets for you to get you started...oh, no...this is raw analogue at its smouldering best....

FREE gift >> WASP FILTER (Noise Militia FX) is included in the price. This device can be used with any synth, for wazzing delights and stuff (worth £199)."

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Behringer Wasp Deluxe - Just The Jams

video upload by Scott Ampleford

"A few months ago I reviewed Behringer's lovely recreation of the classic Wasp synthesiser. As with all my reviews, I made a bunch of music with the synth to show it off in context.
These pieces of music, hopefully demonstrate the Wasp's characterful sound and versatility by genre hopping from Drum & Bass to Euro - Pop and beyond."

Behringer Wasp Deluxe - Demo & Review

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"Gnarly, punchy and rude. But if you treat it nicely, the Wasp can really mellow out and be a good all-rounder."

EDP WASP

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EDP WASP Vintage Analogue Synthesizer

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EDP Wasp 25-Key Analog Synthesizer w/ T-Shirt & Manual/l=Leaflet

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"A rare and quirky machine for sure. Esoteric, sought-after (now!) and very much its own thing.This unit is in almost MINT condition. The distinctive design has helped make this a classic...dual oscillation and capacitive membrane keyboard! The sounds are a bit mad once you get your head around the operation. Works off 'C' batteries or a dc supply (9volt 1amp recommended)(I did have a psu but had to use it for another machine). Just come back from service by Kent Spong (keyboard tech genius). If you want a collectable - and/or some really interesting sounds to play - this is it. Comes with user manual/leaflet and a t-shirt!"

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Behringer Wasp Deluxe Clone - Part 2 - Programming

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Runningonair Behringer Wasp Deluxe Clone posts

"In this video I look at the Behringer Wasp Deluxe and try out a few sounds. I've also prepared a download file of, which you are free to use in your own work.

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Runningonair - Sometimes (Music Video)

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New bitterweet track by supporting member, Runningonair.

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Warning! Adult Language included!
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I started this project as a demo for the Wasp synthesizer, but as usual it developed into a full blown track. It's inspired by some of the darker emotions, those moment where someone says just the wrong thing and pushes exactly the right button. I've include Fortnite footage, which often inspires strong feels and meltdowns. Seemed appropriate.

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EDP Wasp 25 Touch Key Analog Synthesizer

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EDP Wasp, Spider and Small Stone - synthesizer, sequencer - Electronic Dream Plant, Electro Harmonix

video by Chekmate 99

"Short demo of the EDP (Electronic Dream Plant) Spider sequencer and Wasp synthesizer with Electro Harmonix Sovtek Russian Small Stone phaser."

Another Wasp improv this time with Norns

video by junklight

"Still getting to know the Wasp again after all these years (and through something better than a cheap guitar practice amp ;-) ). I so need to sort out my workspace and up my production values a bit but stupidly busy as ever and prefer to spend my music time playing rather than sorting things out right now :-)
Using the Norns oooooo script by infinitedigits (who I think is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3xuU...) [video below]
https://norns.community/authors/infin..."

"everything" by infinite digits, live | norns, po-32, korg monotron delay, raspberry pi

video by infinitedigits

"a live performance of the last track on my latest album: https://infinitedigits.bandcamp.com/a...

the entire album was made with the cheapest synth on the market: the korg monotron. i hacked it to use midi from a raspberry pi. i added drums with a po-32 and mixed it live with a koma field kit."

improv for Wasp and XTk

video by junklight

"I'm not overly nostalgic but I've always had a soft spot for the Wasp and well.....

and yes I know how ropey the mix is but I recorded it straight to a stereo track so not much could be done."