Music from plants (and not plants!) with the new POCKET SCION from Instruo & Modern Biology

video upload by DivKid

See the announcement post here.

"In this video we take a story led, documentary approach to demoing the new Pocket Scion from Instruo. Sharing the journey through my first experiences with it, giving one to the OG DivBaby on holiday, a trip to Instruo HQ in Scotland, meeting the team and learning all about the history of Pocket Scion and the Eurorack module Scion that preceded it. Check out the timing index below to skip around lots of examples and discussion.

Pocket Scion is a collaboration between Instruo and biologist and artist Modern Biology. Links to everything below.

To hear the full interviews, head to patreon.com/divkid to support and gain exclusive access to them."

Instruō Introduces Pocket SCÍON

Connect with Nature: Pocket Scion by Instruō & Modern Biology

video upload by Instruō

Instruō - Pocket SCÍON | Video Manual

video upload by Instruō

Also see DivKid's video here.

"The Pocket SCÍON is a portable device that captures biofeedback data sourced from contact with living organisms.

This data is used by the onboard sound engine to generate evolving soundscapes and a range of MIDI messages.

The data is also accessible as OSC messages which are broadcast from the accompanying desktop application.

Anyone can create, shape, and enjoy music with Pocket SCÍON regardless of existing musical experience.

Despite its stand-alone, plug-and-play interface, experienced or adventurous users can use the MIDI and OSC output capabilities to integrate Pocket SCÍON and biofeedback into their studios, installations, and audio- visual projects.

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Skirting the Narrows

video upload by davidryle

"Instruo Harmonaig and MI Marbles with Acid Rain Technology Ripsaw and Doepfer A-111-4 and A-105-4. These quad vcos and filter setups were used along with some 5U large format modules from Synthetic Sound Labs, synthesizers.com, Grove Audio, Oakley Sound Systems and Moon Modular to present various sound sketches of the Harmonaig's chord outputs.
The percussive opening part trigger pattern was taken from the 4MS Quad Clock Distributor, RCD, and a switch module. The Modcan dual delay was time shifted using a triple switch module in the 5U.
Additional transpose sequences were mixed from the dotcom Q960 and Marbles to the Harmonaig.
All sounds were recorded in real-time to Cubase and video edited in Final Cut Pro."

Instruo Seashell | A marvellous miniature analogue synth!

video upload by Signal Sounds

"Luke takes a look at Instruo's miniature marvel, the Seashell, and shows off some of its killer features using the integrated plug-in. He also shows why it's such a great option for a compact live setup.

Seashell is available here: https://www.signalsounds.com/instruo-...

Download Luke's Seashell preset here: http://bit.ly/4lk1rpI

And check out Ben's Harminuscule preset on the Instruo channel:" [featured here]

Seashell Preset - Punch Drunk Apparition by Adam

video upload by Instruō

"Adam having A LOT! of fun with his Seashell preset - Punch Drunk Apparition. In this video Adam shows how you can access Seashell's second LFO thats under the hood via the hardware.

🌀 Download the preset for free on our Discord!
Join our sound design community, share your patches, and get exclusive content.

👉 Join the Discord: / discord
📥 Preset Name: Punch Drunk Apparition"

Monome Grid, White Whale, Modular Synthesizer | Stand On 2025-07-16 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece for Monome Grid and modular synthesizer—IDM in which random, punctuating beats thread between long-held tones.

Clocking / Sync: MIDI clock from the DAW is converted to gates via ‪@intellijel‬ uMIDI, then used to sync White Whale and ⁨‪@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC‬ Brains.

Sustained layers: Two Mutable Instruments Plaits voices, routed through ‪@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC‬ QPAS and MMG for shifting filter color.

Sonar pings: Generated on ‪@instruo‬ Cs-L.

Rhythm section: Sequenced with Pressure Points; sounds are played back from an ‪@RossumElectroMusic‬ Assimil8or.

Processing: A Roland BITRAZER module provides live bit-reduction tweaks."

Seashell Preset - Harminuscule by Ben

video upload by Instruō

"🔍Harminuscule – a playful, paraphonic Seashell preset by @Obakegaku (Ben Jones).
In this video, Ben focuses on using the matrix to create generative harmony for the two oscillators.

🌀 Download the preset for free on our Discord!
Join our sound design community, share your patches, and get exclusive content.

👉 Join the Discord: / discord
📥 Preset Name: Harminuscule"

Seashell Preset - Octave Vibrato by Adam

video upload by Instruō

"🎛️ Octave Vibrato– Adam showing how you can add movement and unpredictability with his fluttery Seashell preset.

🌀 Download the preset for free on our Discord!
Join our sound design community, share your patches, and get exclusive content.

👉 Join the Discord: / discord
📥 Preset Name: Octave Vibrato"

RIFT - Modular Percussion #10 // Arbhar, Prism, Subharmonicon, Mojave, Matriarch

video upload by David Falcon

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El objetivo de este tema era hacer un patch percusivo con el modular. En el Arbhar tengo un sample de estática de la radio que paso por el filtro del Qu-bit Prism. Con un sample and hold desde PAM's lo modulo rítmicamente creando el patrón rítmico más agudo.
Despuén en el Moog Subharmonicon tengo un patch de Bombo que paso a través del Qu-Bit Mojave, y así lograr unos golpes que recuerdan a toms haciendo el beat algo más complejo.

Esa capa base quedó grabada durante un par de semanas sin que tuviera opción de añadirle nada más e iba a subirla así, pero decidí crear una linea de bajo con el Analog Four, un arpegio y una textura con el OP-1 y por último un lead/textura con el Matriarch.

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The objective of this song was to make a percussive patch with the modular. In the Arbhar I have a sample of radio static that I pass through the Qu-bit Prism filter. With a sample and hold from PAM's I modulate it rhythmically creating the rhythmic pattern.
Later on the Moog Subharmonicon I made a Bass Drum patch that I pass through the Qu-Bit Mojave, and thus achieve some hits that are reminiscent of toms making the beat somewhat more complex.

That base layer was recorded for a couple of weeks without me having the chance to add anything else to it. I was going to upload it like this, but I decided to create a bass line with the Analog Four, an arpeggio and a texture with the OP-1 and finally a lead/texture with the Matriarch."

Seashell Preset - Plague of Locusts by Ben

video upload by Instruō

"🎛️ Plague of Locusts – a gritty, experimental Seashell preset by @Obakegaku (Ben Jones).
In this video, Ben takes us deep into his sonic process using the Seashell modular system.

🌀 Download the preset for free on our Discord!
Join our sound design community, share your patches, and get exclusive content.

👉 Join the Discord: / discord
📥 Preset Name: Plague of Locusts"

Experimental Beats w/ Nord Lead, Modular Synth, Grandmother | Broken step 2025-06-20

video upload by atnr

"A track built with ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Nord Lead, a modular synth, and ‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Grandmother—IDM driven by wildly shifting beats and modulation-rich stabs.

Modular drums: Two Mutable Instruments Plaits, an ‪@instruo‬ Instruō Cs-L, and a Basimilus Iteritas form the beat architecture.

Sequencing comes from a monome Grid and White Whale, with extra trigger multiplication/division via a 4ms Quad Clock Distributor (QCD).

Kick: Plaits through a ‪@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC‬ QPAS filter, shaped by a Function envelope.
Metallic percussion: Another Plaits voice.
Tom-like hits: Layered Cs-L and Basimilus Iteritas.

Nord Lead: Heavily modulated to create metallic stabs, processed with reverb from a ‪@gfisys‬ Specular Tempus."

Seashell Preset - Rusty Warthog by Adam

video upload by Instruō

"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

video upload by MusicRadar Tech

"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

video upload by Instruō

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

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Instruo Seashell @Superbooth 2025

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag