Erica Synths Steampipe + Synthstrom Deluge // DAY 3 #jamuary2026

video upload by Dexba

"New day, new instruments, different languages, different gestures, and it's to surprise of no one that I am not equally proficient in each one of them, especially when they are same-same but different (like with the OPXY vs Deluge).
I've listened to this recording for a good part of the day and I was getting nauseated, but I asked my girlfried to check it out, she genuinely liked it a lot, so that's why I am uploading it.
Day by day, I feel the need for a mixer (and maybe a more powerful computer), but the focus is practice, and give a spot to all the beautiful toys I keep in the studio.
I hope you'll enjoy it!"

ESK - Improvisation 10

video upload by Metunar

"Jam with an Erica Synths Steampipe and a Mellotron Micro through a modified Roland VG-8 effect.
Direct recording with soft mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

Hexdrums and friends

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Noodle the second. Hexdrums plus effects. The routing here has BD1 going to Gallows for a little dirt and reverb; BD2 going to the Boss DM-2w; the machine voice 3 to the Zen delay; and everything else to the Xeno filth machine. A six-minute drum machine solo is a challenge. You're essentially making an 'accompaniment' instrument take the lead.

Here I again use the mute/unmute to create variations. That's reasonably easy on machine with ten voices. I've often thought that four voices is plenty for me. So is ten voices with mutes better than two patterns with four voices; or four voices one pattern and parameter locks? Is one more efficient than another? Is there any way to quantify such things? Just for laughs I asked Grok this exact question. Predictably (just like any forum) it started with "It really depends...". Later it said that: "In the drum machine world, parameter locks (p-locks) on a single pattern are generally considered far more powerful and creative than having multiple patterns or more voices." Hmmm. maybe. P-locks might allow more voice variation on a single pattern but then you have to program that in. With multiple voice and muting you can create multiple 'scenes'. Of course AI isn't going to tell you anything profound, it's just scraping forums.

What really strikes me with Hexdrums is that it hits hard. It's easy to get a very solid bass drum in all sorts of flavors. Why can't cheap drum machines do that? Ah, so many questions...

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

Echolocator 1.03 update

video upload by Erica Synths

"This update adds DUB DELAY mode which adds AUX send like behaviour for the DRY/WET pot and also adds dotted sync optioons for MIDI.

Timeline:
00:02 - Dub Delay with RIDDIM
01:20 - Dotted sync with BASSLINE
03:17 - Dub Delay with Phase8"

Get to know the new Erica Hexdrums | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"We just received the HexDrums, an analog drum machine built for hands-on play.
Ten drum voices, inspired by the essentials of the 808 and 909, combined with versatile circuits from Hexinverter and the signature design of Erica Synths."

SAMPLE PACK // HEXDRUMS // LØSTLVLS (LINK IN DESCRIPTION)

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"Link to Preview/Purchase:



Over 300 one-shot samples, 20 loops, nine sample chains and a bespoke Ableton Live instrument rack - this is my love-letter to the Erica Synths x Hexinverter HexDrums!

The HexDrums is a modern hybrid analogue drum machine released by Latvian powerhouse Erica Synths - the analogue circuits are derived from the Mutant Drums eurorack modules created by Canadian sonic maestros Hexinverter, while Erica Synths provided a version of their digital Cymbals module for maximum sonic flexibility.

The HexDrums is a punchy and performative drum machine, representing a vintage soul with modern trimmings. This pack is my attempt to squeeze every last drop of variety from each voice, allowing a sampler to act as a more flexible and economical doppelgänger for the hardware.

One-Shots (304):
Recorded through high-quality preamps and encoded in 24-bit 48kHz, these individually-crafted and diverse sounds push the entire sonic potential of the device, grouped by voice type into folders:

Bass Drum 1 (BD1)
Bass Drum 2 (BD2)
Machine (MC)
Snare Drum (SD)
Clap (CP)
Hi-Hats (HH)
Rimshot (RS)
Clave (CL)
Crash (CR)
Ride Cymbal (RC)

Loops (20):
A selection of click-free loops carefully recorded from the hardware through high-quality preamps, and encoded in 24-bit 48kHz and organised by BPM.

Sample Chains (9):
All one-shot samples of each type contained within separate files and equally-spaced designed to efficiently work as a single ‘track’ of any sampler with a slice function but with the Elektron Octatrack in mind (16-bit 44.1kHz). Octatrack users can simply transfer each chain and corresponding (.ot) data file onto their CF cards for instant pre-sliced results.

Ableton Live Selector Kit (designed with Ableton Live 12 Suite):
Designed to capture the analogue heart of the machine, this Ableton Live project houses a custom drum rack containing all the variants of the one-shots from each kit type, selectable with a macro knob and set to cycle through the different samples of each sound type, as well as individual voice settings, presets for each voice and overall kit settings including compression and EQ.

Audio Formats:
Sample Chains: 16-Bit // 44.1kHz WAV
Everything Else: 24-Bit // 48kHz WAV

This pack aims to capture every nook and cranny of this device - each individual sound recorded with attention-to-detail and organised in a logical fashion. Enjoy!"

erica synths db01, lxr02, nightverb, zen delay

video upload by itramtal

Nightverb and DB-01s: Generative dark ambient

video upload by Richard DeHove

"My Christmas video. Dialog is from the 1948 film noir English movie 'A Woman's Vengeance'. Audio is two DB-01s running left and right into the Erica Synths Nightverb. The Nightverb audio is absolutely as-is with no other processing than what you see. Movie dialog has been processed in Reaper and the Valhalla delay effect has been automated - which is an incredibly tedious process compared with riding the dials on hardware.

The DB-01s are set to different scales and random playback. The melody was randomly generated. I'll make a separate video showing this (simple) process if anyone's interested.

Merry Christmas :D

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

Making of Pērkons LE

video upload by Erica Synths

"Short movie showing the process of crafting the limited edition Pērkons side panels.

All sounds from Pērkons by ‪@KODEK4444‬
Edit by ‪@tvmaskava‬

Order yours: http://www.ericasynths.lv"



"The final and most unique PĒRKONS HD-01 Limited Edition run of 100 units features a sophisticated industrial grey enclosure, signature lighting strike engraved panels and a special touch – each unit is signed by our self-proclaimed visionary, Ģirts. The side panels are made from a selection of woods, handpicked by our friend - an artisan craftsman named Sandis Vāgners. Cherry, walnut, ash, teak, sapele, maple and padouk are featured in various combinations, creating a unique infusion of character for each pair of panels with a premium lacquer finish to bring out the characteristic grain of each wood. The engraved pattern is achieved with the Lichtenburg burning method that ensures a truly unique pattern on each panel.
Features
4 hybrid voices (digital sound engine and analogue multimode filter with overdrive)
8 controls per voice
External trigger inputs for each voice
Individual voice outputs
Individual FX sends and returns
Master FX send and return
64 kit and 64 pattern memory + additional memory on the SD card
Built-in BBD emulation and a compressor
Modulation LFO with morphing waveforms; up to 8 modulation destinations per voice
4 track sequencer, 4 time divisions and 4 time multiplications per track
Per-step ratchets and probabilities
Shuffle & groove settings for each track
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
Dimensions: 315mm x 454mm x 90mm (including knob height)
Weight: 3.7 kg
PĒRKONS features four sonically versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analogue multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks.

Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, an HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal BBD FX send. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters.

For a real thunderstorm, integration with external gear is considered - each voice has a dedicated trigger input, individual output, and FX send and return with 6.3mm jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in compressor.

Time to ride the skies!"

ERICA SYNTHS HEXDRUMS 09 // LØSTLVLS

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"A slightly dirtier HexDrums workout today, this time with the Master drive gain all the way down but at 100% for a slight definition boost. I think this is my favourite setting. Definitely makes things sound hairier without going into mangled territory.

Apologies for when my head gets in the way of the camera - will attempt to stay further back in the future. :)

Check out my sample packs on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern gear (leaning towards drum machines) with kits, sample chains and presets. All ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK: https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"

HWJ - 2 BOX JAM - PERKONS BARD

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Turned it into: 2 module challenge
Bastl Wave Bard x Erica Synth Perkons voice: Heavy beat

Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb

https://fl3shb4ck.bandcamp.com/
#electronicmusic #experimental

‪@bastlinstruments‬ ‪@EricaSynths‬"

ERICA SYNTHS HEXDRUMS 08 // LØSTLVLS

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"Really enjoyed the last 'clean' HexDrums video so thought I'd make another, this time using the Cymbals voices to add some sampled chord stabs.

Check out my sample packs on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern gear (leaning towards drum machines) with kits, sample chains and presets. All ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK: https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"

ERICA SYNTHS HEXDRUMS 07 // LØSTLVLS

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"There was some call for a clean demo of the HexDrums - here is my offering. Compressor and drive are off and the outputs aren't pushing my preamps. To my ears it sounds really punchy and rich.

Check out my sample packs on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern gear (leaning towards drum machines) with kits, sample chains and presets. All ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK: https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"

The destructive charm of tubes - With Fusion System II

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Sound design is all about adding detail, flavor, and texture. The Erica Synths Fusion system II is a rather unique synth voice with a lot of interesting ways to add gain and drive, using tubes. In this video I share some personal thoughts about the system, and go over the modules to explore their options."

Timetable:
00:00 – Intro
04:46 – VCO 2
14:20 – VCF 3
18:05 – Modulator
23:19 – VCA-Waveshaper
28:40 – Ensemble FX

Pērkons HD-01 Kit Pack 03 by Pijus Džiugas Meižis

video upload by Erica Synths

"This pack is an exploration of PĒRKONS tempoharmonic capabilities.
Sequences are best experienced chained in couples or fourths or more.
Changing tempo, playing with mod speed/level - highly encouraged.
When familiar with sequences - disable bank link and explore further.

More from Pijus: https://pijusdziugas.bandcamp.com/
Download pack: https://www.ericasynths.lv"

Hexdrums: First Noodle (No talk, no drive)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"You want easy? Hexdrums is easy. The sounds are whatever the knobs are on. There are no hidden extra sound controls. The sequencer is wonderfully straightforward yet has the options to create long and complex passages on a single pattern.

This is my first pattern with Hexdrums and I created it to learn the options, so it contains a little bit of everything. Voices 1, 3 and 6 run for 24 steps; most of the others are 16 or 64; there's shuffle on voices 3 and 4; and about half the steps on voice 4 have some microtiming. Many voices use the 'play once in 4' or similar settings applied to various steps and I activated the option for those to affect the last time around rather than the first. Various voices also have accents on different steps. I replaced the cymbal samples with my own samples which is what you hear on voices 9 and 10.

I used the individual outs on the back to send the snare to the Echolocator and the low boom sample on voice 9 to the Nightverb. MIDI out on the Hexdrums controls the Echolocator clock. By that stage it was all feeling full so I didn't want to artificially squeeze in the hats so I left them for next time. Many people like to immediately apply loads of drive to the sound. I love drive, saturation, dirt, gain and distortion. But there's none here. Another thing for next time. Likewise only a tiny touch of compression. With me applying 'test amounts' of all these options, usually at random, it's a miracle it sounds as coherent as it does. Even so rolls and hits do appear at odd intervals, the result of the 24 vs 16 step interplay and the 1-in-4 steps.

Not surprisingly then I thought it best to leave the knobs alone and concentrate on muting parts to create this little demo. Obviously it's all a single take and has not been enhanced, edited or remixed in the DAW. Stupidly I had a loose cable going into the Echolocator which created a bit of hum which I did try to eliminate in the DAW.

My one sentence review so far: Hexdrums is incredibly easy to use with loads of effortless thump and a deep sequencer.

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

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7 patches with Black Stereo Delay

video upload by Erica Synths

"Black Stereo Delay is a hi-fi stereo delay with tape, digital, and ping-pong modes, CV/trigger control, and overdub hold—powerful enough to be both an effect and an instrument.

Now available for a special price! € 150.00 down from € 250.00 [note this is not the mk2 model - see dealers on the right for that]

Timeline:
00:01 - Patch 1 / True stereo patch where hard panned signal is fed into the Delay
01:10 - Patch 2 / Sample looping with layering with the HOLD and ADD fuctions on the Delay
03:45 - Patch 3 / Breaks and Bass through 2x Delays on which DRY/WET mix and DELAY time are sequenced with the Black Sequencer
04:51 - Patch 4 / Sample through Delay with Time and Feedback modulated with same S&H signal
05:29 - Patch 5 / Synth line processes through two Delays in Digital mode creating Reverb like effect
06:13 - Patch 6 / Sample played through Delay and stereo spread parameter adjusted with ADD + TIME
07:26 - Patch 7 / Single VCO layered with the HOLD & ADD function on the delay"

Erica Synths PĒRKONS

video upload by Electric Bear

"‪@EricaSynths‬ ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬‪@OTOMACHINES‬
#pērkons #drummachine #ericasynths #chaseblissclean #bébéchérie #electromusic"

Tech Talk: Vera Grace - How Modular Gear Shapes Her Hypnotic Techno Sound (Electronic Beats TV)

video upload by Telekom Electronic Beats TV

"For this Electronic Beats Tech Talk, we visited Dutch DJ and producer Vera Grace at her home in Amsterdam. With a background from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, she has developed a distinct techno identity rooted in experimental sound design, modular exploration, and hypnotic rhythms that bend your sense of time. Her dive into modular synthesis reshaped her creative process, leading to a fully live analog setup she now brings to the stage. Shifting fluidly between broken beats, ambient explorations, psychedelic textures, and driving 4/4 energy, Vera continues to push her sound forward while staying connected to techno’s foundations."