Seashell Preset - Rusty Warthog by Adam

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"Adam from the Instruō team has created this gnarly Seashell Preset that you can sink your tusks into!

You can download this Preset for your Seashell directly from our new Discord channel............ / discord"

Instruō - Sound Design with Seashell (with Jason H. J. Lim)

video upload by Instruō

"We launched the Instruō Seashell this year at Superbooth.

This video is a behind the scenes look at a sound design session during which I scored one of the pre-release teaser trailers.

The video footage was shot and edited by Mathew. I used the Seashell as the exclusive sound source and scored the trailer.

No post processing or effects were used other than compression/dynamics.

This was my first experience using the Seashell to this extent within a production context. I was effectively late stage beta testing a prerelease build of both the firmware and plugin. I couldn't be happier with the features the Seashell's integration allows. This is a workflow I've wanted for a long time with this level of flexibility. The portability and form factor we've also achieved with Seashell is something I'm incredibly proud of.

My co-developers at Instruō are a true powerhouse of creativity.
I hope you enjoy the Seashell as much as I have been :)
~Jason"

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12 synths, drum machines, FX & innovations you need to know from Superbooth 2025

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"For a few years now, Berlin’s Superbooth show has been a focal point for music technology gear announcements, but the 2025 iteration took this to another level. The sheer volume and variety of new music making gear on display in and around the FEZ event space was beyond anything we’ve seen in previous years.

MusicRadar was on the ground to test everything we could get our hands on. As the show drew to a close Managing Editor Si Truss, Reviews Editor Simon Arblaster and Tech Channel Editor Matt Mullen found a quiet corner in the woods to sit down for a roundtable (sans table) discussion about their highlights from the 2025 Superbooth show floor."

In this video:
Frap Tools Magnolia – 02:03
Korg Berlin Phase8 – 05:40
Moog Messenger – 09:07
Erica Synths HexDrums – 12:16
1010music Bento – 14:58
Novation Launch Control XL 3 – 17:20
Neuzeit Instruments Drop – 19:12
Cre8audio Boom Chick – 20:51
Clank Uranograph – 22:38
Eternal Research Demon Box – 25:10
Polyend Mess – 27:20
Instruō Seashell – 29:52
Honourable mentions – 32:01

Instruo seashell tweaks at superbooth 2025

video upload by Tweeeeeak!

"No talking, just tweaking. #instruoseashell"

Instruo - Seashell tent walkthrough at Superbooth 25 🚶 #eurorack #synth #instruo

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BACK - Electronica #1 // OP1, Arbhar

video upload by David Falcon

"Saludos!
Siempre he querido probar un OP1 de Teenage Engineering pero los precios eran prohibitivos incluso en el mercado de segunda mano. Por suerte los precios ahora son más razonables. Hace años tuve un OPZ pero no me acabó de gustar el sonido ni la construcción del sinte, aunque si me pareció muy divertido.

Esta es la primera idea que he montado con el OP1, sencillo, yendo a lo esencial. Beat, Bajo, Arp y Pad. Añado en el modular una voz al final que toco con el Keystep (fuera de plano).

La idea es tener un equipo que me pueda llevar conmigo a todos lados en la que jugar con armonías e ideas de temas para luego construir encima.

Gracias por estar al otro lado!
David.

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(eng)
Greetings!
I've always wanted to try a Teenage Engineering OP1 but the prices were prohibitive even on the second hand market. Luckily the prices are more reasonable now. I had an OPZ years ago but I didn't really like the sound or the construction of the synth, although I did find it very fun.

This is the first idea that I have put together with OP1, simple, going to the essentials. Beat, Bass, Arp and Pad. I add a voice to the modular at the end that I play with the Keystep (out of plane).

The idea is to have a piece of gear that I can take with me everywhere to play with harmonies and theme ideas to then build on top of them.

Thanks for being on the other side!
David."

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Instruo Seashell

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

Instruō: Seashell - SUPERBOOTH 2025

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Instruo Seashell @Superbooth 2025

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An introduction to SEASHELL // Instruo's semi modular analogue synthesiser with digital control

video upload by DivKid

See the announcement post here.

"Wow ... that's Seashell in a single word, really impressive ... there it is in two. That might sound like a ridiculous way to start a description but I think Instruo have really knocked it out of the park with this one. Seashell is a sort of 'best of' from Instruo's analogue Eurorack modular range that's extended out into a full semi modular analogue synth voice in a neat package. But they've elevated it with smart digital control, a standalone controller app, VST plug in for DAW use and even class compliant MIDI and audio allowing it to be used like an analogue plug in. The potential is frankly ridiculous.

This video is an introduction to Seashell with my time with it so far. Split into 3 chapters where it's used standalone and with modular gear (a default state for many of us here I imagine), then we look at the extended software functions and then I highlight some cherry picked things that I think make it special.

Watch out for the OG DivBaby as she's in this one too!"

Instruō - Seashell | a new analogue workflow

video upload by Instruō

"We are excited to announce Seashell.

A compact semi-modular system, pairing hands-on hardware with expansive control through dedicated software. Offering seamless integration of Instruō hardware into existing workflows for sound design, music production, and live performance.

Seashell introduces a new way of working with analogue synth voices."

Instruō - Seashell | Video Manual

video upload by Instruō

"Hello!
Welcome to this first detailed overview of the Seashell.

00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:01:41 Getting Started (init patch setup)
00:07:53 DIFFUSE
00:14:35 Software/DAW integration
00:25:44 Filter Source Routing
00:29:26 GATE to VCA
00:32:54 Filter Controls
00:41:09 Oscillator 2 Low Frequency Mode (LF)
00:44:06 F.M. Routing
00:47:41 Analogue FM
00:53:42 Complex Oscillator (Circular) FM
00:57:00 WAVEFOLD
01:12:11 Pulse Width Modulation
01:19:15 Envelope Modes
01:26:33 Pitch Control Routing (1V/OCT)
01:30:04 TRANSPOSE
01:38:12 Oscillator Sync
01:50:40 EXTEND
02:12:52 MIDI Mapping"

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Instruō Introduces dhà - Compact Yet Powerful Stereo Mixer Module

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:01:12 dhà overview
00:02:04 Expansion (back jacks)
00:03:08 What is normal?
00:04:18 What's in this video:
00:05:06 What's in the patch
00:05:31 dhà-dhà-càrn-dhà-càrn
00:06:13 Foundation Bass (stereo)
00:07:49 A kick in the Bass
00:08:42 Sidechain ducking
00:11:19 Effects looping
00:12:57 Effects looping
00:13:20 Feedback bypass
00:13:34 Feedback bypass (confusion)
00:13:36 Feedback bypass
00:13:59 Octave Delay
00:14:44 Octave Delay - analogue feedback
00:16:17 Parallel feedback
00:17:14 Mix control with normals
00:18:20 Stereo VCA
00:20:47 harmonàig harmony
00:22:31 Parallel stereo effects return
00:23:58 Outstruō

"We would like to introduce a new module to the range! dhà

The dhà is a compact yet powerful stereo mixer module designed for seamless integration into Eurorack systems of any size. It features two stereo input channels, with the top channel including a built-in stereo VCA for expressive amplitude modulation and precise audio-tapered level control, all with a small footprint.

dhà also includes rear stereo I/O jacks, making it easy to expand your set up by connecting with other Instruō stereo mixing modules like càrn, cuïr and additional dhà units. Whether used independently or as part of a larger system, dhà delivers clean stereo mixing, flexible routing, and effortless expandability.

. Stereo two channel mixer
. Stereo two-quadrant VCA
. Audio-tapered level potentiometers
. Back jack connectivity expansion to dhà, càrn, and cuīr"

DOZE - Ambient Modular #6 // Arbhar, Moog Subharmonicon

video upload by David Falcon

"doze
verb (uk /dəʊz/ us /doʊz/)
to have a short, light sleep from which you can easily wake up.

La sensación de esta semana de "vacaciones" es del cansancio acumulado, de niños enfermos y no encontrar un momento de desconexión.
Este tema es un poco un reflejo de ese sentimiento, un bucle interminable y pequeñas distracciones constantemente.

La parte técnica es bastante sencilla: una secuencia de tres notas en el Moog Subharmonicon que proceso en el modular. El Instruo Arbhar actúa como efecto granular y reverb, y los transientes del Subharmonicon trigean la captura en Arbhar. Uso bastante esporádico del Qubit Prism.
Es un tema para sentarse e intentar relajarse y frenar del ritmo frenético del día a día.
Gracias por escuchar.
David.

(eng)
The feeling of this "vacation" week is one of accumulated fatigue, sick children and not finding a moment to disconnect.
This track is a bit of a reflection of that feeling, an endless loop and constant little distractions.

The technical part it is quite simple: a sequence of three notes in the Moog Subharmonicon that I process in the modular. The Instruo Arbhar acts as a granular effect and reverb, and the Subharmonicon transients trigger the capture in Arbhar. Quite sporadic use of the Qubit Prism.

Sit back and relax from the stresses of life for a bit.
Thank you for listening.
David."

DAYS - Ambient Modular #5 // Arbhar, Analog Four mkii, Take 5

video upload by David Falcon

"Hoy he probado algo que quería desde que adquirí el Arbhar y es usar el modo Follow para hacer timestretch de los samples. Para ello he sampleado en el Arbhar una grabación que tenía en un dictáfono de una guitarra acústica.
No he podido resistirme y he añadido un lead con el Take 5, con un preset que creo es mi favorito de los que trae de fábrica, un bandpass lead.
Durante la grabación inicial utilicé una linea de bajo en el Analog Four pero en la fase de mezcla la notaba muy poco presente por lo que la doblé con el Take 5.
Muy contento con el resultado, espero que os guste.
David.

(eng)
Today I tried something that I have wanted since I acquired the Arbhar and that is to use the Follow mode to timestretch the samples. For this I have sampled in the Arbhar a recording that I had on a dictaphone of an acoustic guitar.
I couldn't resist and added a lead with the Take 5, with a preset that I think is my favorite of the ones that come from the factory, a bandpass lead.
During the initial recording I used a bass line on the Analog Four but in the mixing phase it wasn't present enough so I doubled it with the Take 5.
Very happy with the result, I hope you like it.
David."

arbhar Preset Editor - Delay

video upload by Instruō

"In this sound example, we explore arbhar's two types of delay and play along with an ambient track.
Edit them, rename them, play with them, and share your favourite settings with the community."

Lúbadh Preset Editor - Reverb

video upload by Instruō

"In this sound example, We explore Creating and playing with different types of reverb that Lúbadh can produce using Lúbadh's new Preset Editor.

Edit them, rename them, play with them, and share your favourite settings with the community."

SEED - Ambient Modular #3 // Arbhar, Analog Four mkii

video upload by David Falcon

"Third piece with Instruo Arbhar. In this case I have created with Kontakt six chord samples with Olafur Arnalds' Chamber Evolutions, which have a lot of movement simply by sustaining a chord. It is two tracks overlapping, one with the Evos and one with the waves.
The idea was to make several parts going from one chord to another, or with a slow scan recreate the chord sequence, but finally by exploring only one of the samples I created this. It was not necessary to use more. The possibilities of this module are incredible. In this audio, Pamela's New Workout is very important. It is sending a pentatonic sequence to the 1v/oct input of the Arbhar and is what creates the melody.

There is a fairly subtle lead with the Analog Four mkii that contrasts quite well with the orchestral samples in my opinion.
I have called this piece Seed because these days the germ of an album idea has emerged... Let's see where it takes me. Thanks you for passing by!

edit: In the video I mention that the reverb is the internal from Arbhar but that is not the case. The Arbhar goes through the Analog Four external inputs and the reverb is added there."

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arbhar Preset Editor - Panning

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"In this sound example, we explore taking a summed mono signal and adding stereo movement through arbhar's panning. Edit them, rename them, play with them, and share your favourite settings with the community."

Lúbadh Preset Editor - Presets

video upload by Instruō

"In this sound example, we explore loading Lúbadh with multiple customised presets from Lúbadh's new Preset Editor and share with you a brand new feature that has been added!
Edit them, rename them, play with them, and share your favourite settings with the community.

For full overview video of what's new within arbhar and Lúbadh V2.1 firmware,
Click Here: • Instruō - Firmware V2.1 for arbhar & ..." [previously posted here]

arbhar Preset Editor - Pitch Deviation

video upload by Instruō

"In this sound example, we explore how you can set customised Pitch Deviation offsets within arbhar's new Preset Editor. Edit them, rename them, play with them, and share your favourite settings with the community."