Synth Headz | Synthesizer Music Documentary - Opening Minutes

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"Synth Headz | Synthesizer Music Documentary - Opening Minutes.

Featuring: Vertigo Blue, Spike the Percussionist, and August Befort. Directed, produced, and edited by Danny Stygion. Music by August Befort. Sponsored by Erica Synths. Cinematography by Danny Stygion. Drone cinematography by Schaef Shockley. Produced by Brittany Stygion and Cimmerian."

The Genius Behind Look Mum No Computer - Eurovision 2026

video upload by Britclip

"Electronic artist & YouTuber: Sam posts videos about building unique audio gear and synthesizers, alongside original music and performances. He launched his channel in 2016 after previously fronting the indie band ZIBRA.

⚙️ DIY synth wizard: He’s known for creating unusual and inventive electronic musical devices using vintage technology — including a Furby-based organ, synthesizer bicycles, Game Boy oscillators, and more — that have gained millions of views online.

🏛️ Museum founder: Sam also runs This Museum Is Not Obsolete, a space in Ramsgate, Kent (England) that showcases quirky analog tech repurposed in playful and musical ways.

🎤 Eurovision entrant: In 2026, he was selected to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest under his Look Mum No Computer name — a high-profile recognition of his creativity and performance style.

In short, Sam Battle is a creative, experimental electronic musician whose blend of DIY tech, performance, and humour has built a strong global following.

#eurovision #music #synthpop #eurovisionsongcontest"

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER - Eins, Zwei, Drei | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2026

video upload by Eurovision Song Contest

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will represent United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Eins, Zwei, Drei 🇬🇧

Credits:

Look Mum No Computer: Sam Battle
Director: Johnny Goddard (Youth Hymns)
Production Company: A Running Commentary

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Synthesizers for Kids? Exploring the Dato Duo & Drum

video upload by David Hilowitz Music

"Learning more about these instruments here: https://dato.mu"

Signal Flow Podcast Ep1: Forge-TME Vhikk X, Korg Phase8, Intellijel Jellymix & more

video upload by Signal Sounds and Tom Churchill

"Welcome to the first episode of Signal Flow, a new podcast from Signal Sounds! Luke Palmer and Tom Churchill will be chatting about synths, modular, studio gear, patching techniques... basically, anything to do with playing, recording and performing electronic music!

Get in touch with questions, feedback and suggestions via signalflow@signalsounds.com

Find out more about the gear discussed: https://www.signalsounds.com"

ARP Foundations Dina Pealman Coming to Go Go Kitty Radio!

via the Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"Executive Director Dina Pearlman-Ifil will be the guest on Peter Aaron's Radio Kingston Show Go Go Kitty Wednesday evening /Thursday morning, talking about the ARP Legacy, the ARP Foundation and playing tracks from the Centennial compilation: Soul of the Machine.

09:00 pm PT
10:00 pm CT
12:00 am NY
05:00 am UK
06:00 am EU

Can't make it? All shows are archived! Listen to Show

About the Radio Show:
With a strong accent on the raw, the rockin’, the weird, and the obscure, Go Go Kitty is a surprise-filled two-hour trawl through the moldy and mysterious vinyl vault, shellac silo, and digital crypt of hopelessly obsessive musicologist and record junkie Peter Aaron.

About the Peter Aaron:
Peter Aaron is an award-winning journalist who has authored several books on music and has served as the music/arts editor of Chronogram Magazine since 2006. His writing has appeared in the Village Voice, the Boston Herald, and other publications, and online at AllMusic and All About Jazz. He lives in the Hudson Valley.

About Dina Pearlman-Ifil
Dina is the only child of Alan and Buena Pearlman and grew up with ARP Synthesizers as a backdrop for her childhood, traveling extensively and being exposed to innovative and cutting edge technology. In her early years she spent time playing in rock and roll bands, as well as dance and theater. For the past thirty years she has worked as a versatile visual arts and design professional, creative director, and educator. She has also worked extensively in photography, graphic and web design for several decades, and has a broad understanding of visual communications media.

In the last few years before his illness, Alan Pearlman started to re-examine the brave new world of synthesizers that exists today, many decades after his iconic and groundbreaking 12 years as the inventor and founder of ARP Synthesizers. During this time, he brought his daughter into the conversation. After his death in January 2019, Dina realized that the need of keeping his legacy and passion alive, and with the help and encouragement of many of his former colleagues as well as the wonderful Michelle Moog-Koussa, she started the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation and ARP Archives."

An Interview with Marcus Ryle: Inventor, Visionary, Entrepreneur

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"Would you believe me if I told you I knew a guy who quit school at 16 and went to work in the Caltech Music Lab. At 18 was handpicked by Tom Oberheim, founder of a leading and pioneering synthesizer manufacturer of the same name, Oberhiem. This “kid” went on to help design Oberheim’s OBXa, then Oberheim’s first sequencer and drum machine.

From there he cofounded a design company that built the first electric drum pads for Dyna Cord. The first affordable sequencer, drum kit and digital tape recorded, ADAT, produced by Alesis.

WANT more! That design company grew into the legendary first guitar amp with digital sound modeling, Line Six Amps and effects pedals.

In this episode Marcus Riley shares not only the secrets of his accomplishments but what you need to know to drive you to accomplish your dreams."

Music Mouse Explained | Laurie Spiegel on Algorithmic Composition (1987 Archive)

video upload by Eventide Audio and Laurie Spiegel

See the Music Mouse label for additional posts.

"In this 1987 episode of Midnight Muse, composer and programmer Laurie Spiegel discusses Music Mouse [demoed with a Yamaha TX816], her groundbreaking interactive music software, and answers live call-in questions from viewers.

Laurie explains how Music Mouse works, why it was designed as an intelligent musical partner rather than a traditional instrument, and how algorithmic systems can support creativity without replacing human expression.

This archival footage has been shared in collaboration with Laurie Spiegel.

🎹 Learn more about Music Mouse: https://etide.io/MMMMYT
🔗 Follow Laurie Spiegel: / musicmouse"

Building music. Cable by cable. | Ģirts Ozoliņš | TEDxRiga

video upload by TEDx Talks

Spotted this one searching the TEDx Talks channel for the recently taken down Sounds of Tomorrow video. I'm not finding this one with Ģirts of Erica Synths on the site, so up it goes. Note it's from 2019 and an interesting look back on the time.

Video description:
"Instruments can open a world of opportunity for creative expression. And when that instrument is a synthesizer, that opportunity becomes nearly limitless. What does it take to open the floodgates of creative exploration? In the mind of Girts Ozolins, it takes making musical instruments more accessible to the masses. Girts' interest in electronics, electronic music and synthesizers developed when he was only twelve years old. Now he is a founder of Erica Synths, a successful company that develops, manufactures, and exports electronic music instruments. They are used by thousands of people around the world — some worth mentioning include Martin Gore from the English electronic band Depeche Mode and the famous German composer Hans Zimmer.
Erica Synths' main export products are modular synthesizers — they're played in every corner of the world, covering every continent except Antarctica.
Girts strongly believes that electronic music technologies are the best combination of creativity and engineering. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx"

From Order to Chaos | Sound Architecture 01

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"| Sound Mechanics of Chaos and Randomness |

In this video, I explore chaotic systems in modular synthesis, starting from Rob Hordijk’s ideas on feedback and nonlinear patching, and developing a system that lives between control and unpredictability.

Why chaos? Because perfection is static — chaos is alive. Small changes create massive transformations, generating evolving, organic sound structures that never truly repeat.

This approach goes beyond 'perfect' modulation and embraces instability as a creative tool for sound design, composition, and generative systems.

Special Guest 🎤
In this episode, I also interview Federico Intrisano (Jolin) about modular development, philosophy, and experimentation.
🔗 https://www.jolin.tech

Extra Content 💡
The complete patch diagram and some in depth article are available on Patreon
🔗 / mz2250

Rob Hordijk G2 Manual📖
🔗 https://electro-music.com/wiki/pmwiki..."

Zavoloka’s “Ukrainian Folk Music Instruments” – Exclusive Soundset for Protein

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In the Studio with Zavoloka - Interview

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"Zavoloka (@ZavolokaArtist‬) is a Ukrainian-born composer, sound artist, performer, and visual artist based in Berlin. Her work stands outside genre boundaries, offering what she describes as timeless and experimental music from Ukraine.‬‬

On 28 November 2025, Waldorf Music visited Zavoloka in her Berlin studio to talk about her career, her unique sound, and her experience as one of the first artists to explore Waldorf’s Protein synthesizer. Enjoy!

Interview conducted by Júlia Galobart
Recorded and technically supported by Winfried Schuld"

00:00 – Early Beginnings & Experimental Music Scene in Ukraine
09:51 – Building a Concept: Inspiration & Intention
11:45 – The Creative Process Behind “Istyna”
15:51 – Waldorf Protein: Integration & Insights
22:16 – Visual Arts Interacting With Sound
25:12 – What’s Coming Next?
26:23 – Zavoloka’s Advice

Find out more: https://zavoloka.com

Listen to the live performance: [posted here]

Fieldtone Weaver Eurorack // The Happy Accidents Module // Full walkthrough and patches

video upload by Lesjamusic

Pedal version previously featured here.

"The Fieldtone Weaver is a two-second sampler with a single knob, no undo, and no going back. Now it's in eurorack.

Weaver captures two seconds of audio - via the built-in microphone or audio input - and instantly randomises it into evolving loops, rhythms, and textures. Every turn of the knob generates a completely new variation. Nothing saves, nothing recalls. It's the ultimate happy accidents machine.
The modular version adds individual level control for three loop elements, trigger outputs that double as a random rhythm generator, a pitch switch, clock sync, and CV control - which works differently to what you might expect. I go into detail on all of this.

🔗 LINKS
Fieldtone Instruments: https://fieldtone.uk
Soundgas interview with Hugh Jones: • The Gas Club, Episode 1 - Hugh Jones, Fiel... [below]

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
01:56 - Panel walkthrough
15:27 - Synth patch
16:25 - Weaving my voice!
17:04 - Granular textures, duet with Bunker Archaeology
18:21 - While my guitar gently weaves
20:42 - Claps and finger clicks on the contact mic
22:30 - CV controlled synth washes
23:06 - Pacifica weaves
24:36 - FInal thoughts and a closing Plaits patch.

#eurorack #modularsynth #fieldtone #weaver #sampler #looper #modularsynthesizer

Disclaimer: Fieldtone sent me this module for the video. They did not pay for this video and had no editorial control over the content."

The Gas Club, Episode 1 - Hugh Jones, Fieldtone Instruments.

video upload by Soundgas

"Welcome to our new series, The Gas Club. Where we meet people who make things - be that music, recording devices, or instruments.

In the first episode Tony meets Hugh Jones of Fieldtone Instruments at the Soundgas HQ to explore the history of Fieldtone's celebration creations. They take a deep dive into Hugh's journey from musician/engineer to designer/builder of the Box of Uncertainty, The Weaver one knob handheld sampler and brand new Weaver Module plus a sneak peak at what to expect next from Fieldtone in 2026.

Tony and Hugh discuss the joy of sonic adventure and gear designed to produce happy accidents and the experiences of bringing new creations to the world."

A few pics and details on Weaver Eurorack:


Weaver Modular from Fieldtone is a Eurorack format version of the highly in demand Weaver handheld sampler that featured in music tech tastemaker Andrew Huang’s year round up as his Favourite Desktop FX module of 2024. The modular edition builds on the functionality of the original by adding a variety of additional control.

The Weaver is no ordinary audio sampler, it is a meditation on impermanence and chance. With a single, enigmatic knob, it embraces randomness as an artistic principle, reconfiguring two-second sound bites into hypnotic loops and evolving textures. There is no undo button, no way back once a sound is captured; the Weaver insists that you move forward, shaping the unpredictable into rhythm or texture with nothing more than a twist of the wrist or control voltage change.

New functionality on the device includes separate level controls of different elements of the loop, as well as 3 x trigger outputs which turns the device into a random rhythm generator for which you don't even need to be using the sampling capabilities. You can trigger the Recording start via CV, allowing you to keep replacing the sample whilst the loop continuously plays - something that works beautifully with acoustic sound sources such as guitar or voice, as well as electronics. A switch has also been added to select between Random or Root note sympathetic pitch playback.

Features:

Single-knob audio sampler focussed on randomness and exploration

Capture sound via built-in microphone or input jack

Fixed two-second sample time

No undo function, every knob movement generates a new loop

External sync via Clock input

Stereo output on separate L&R sockets with rich spatial movement

Separate level controls for 3 different elements of the loop

3 x gate outputs for triggering other sources

Toggle to switch between Texture and Rhythm modes

Toggle to switch between Root or Random pitch

Gate/trigger input to control Recording start

Gate/trigger input to control Weaver knob

Can be used as random rhythm generator without needing to use the sampler

Available Colours:

Forest Green (orange LED)

Dusty Pink (purple LED)

Black (pink LED)

Dimensions:

10hp

Ships by the end of March

Prism Circuits TKB | Interview

video upload by Under the Big Tree

"Prism Circuits has released their take on the classic touch keyboard/sequencer, the TKB. Available in pre-built or DIY versions, the TKB is a 16x4 capacitive touch plate keyboard and sequencer. This unit brings expressivity and control to Serge, Buchla, and even Eurorack systems.

www.prismcircuits.net

Under the Big Tree is Nicolas Peck's YouTube channel, focused on esoteric electronic music, modular and vintage synthesizers, sound design equipment and techniques, and the composition, production and performance of music.

http://www.underthebigtree.com"

Inside the Studio of Dutch Synth Legend Allert Aalders // Modulogue

video upload by Modulogue

"We visited Dutch synth legend Allert Aalders in his studio in the woods near Utrecht. Part of iconic synthesizer act 'Human Beings' and founder of Modular Synth event: 'Modulation' and part of the Dutch Modular Fest crew.

Under the name of Sonar Traffic, Allert creates presets for both hardware and software synthesizers such as Arturia, Native Instruments, Korg, Steinberg, Fabfilter and Kilohearts.

Sonar Traffic
http://www.sonartraffic.nl/

Human Beings
https://humanbeings.bandcamp.com/"

The Story Behind MIDI Amsterdam // Modulogue

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"We visited Tim Nieuwenhuis' music store: 'MIDI Amsterdam', a staple in the Dutch electronic music scene for almost 30 years. Tim talks about the origin of his store, his passion for electronic music, the famous artists he's encountered over the years, and more!

MIDI Amsterdam
https://midiamsterdam.nl/"

The Origins of the Krell Ambient Generative Synthesizer Patch // Todd Barton at Buchla & Friends

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"Join us at Buchla & Friends with the wonderful person that is TODD BARTON! Inspired by the work of Bebe and Louis Barron on the soundtrack to the 1950s film Forbidden Planet, Todd Barton created the classic Krell patch. A generative, ambient patch for modular synthesizers where random voltages influence (at it's most basic) the time, pitch and shape of your notes. We discuss the origins of Krell, the basics of the patch and how to expand it.

The 2026 Buchla & Friends event is happening January 24th-25th, be there, it'll be ace. Info below."

The Age Of Eurorack: An Interview With Dieter Doepfer

"Few people have shaped the contemporary landscape of electronic musical instruments as profoundly as Dieter Doepfer, the German engineer whose A-100 system effectively established the Eurorack format in the mid-1990s and helped bring modular synthesis into widespread use. Maintaining his passion for music throughout his physics studies, Dieter’s path led him from repairing band equipment and building DIY effects to becoming a household name for anyone immersed in analog synthesis over the last three decades. To his own continued surprise, he helped lay the foundation for a community-driven ecosystem that now spans thousands of modules and hundreds of manufacturers worldwide."

You'll find the full interview at Perfect Circuit here.

Driving down Sunset Blvd with OMA

video upload by Telepathic Instruments

"OMA (oh-em-ay) pile ‘In The Back Seat’ once again. This time, they perform two unreleased original tracks while taking a spin through West Hollywood.

Listen to OMA here: https://superjoi.com/oma
Watch OMA’s Telepathic Studios session here: [below] Buy an Orchid here: https://telepathicinstruments.com

OMA are a hip-hop band from Manchester, UK:

•⁠ ⁠Corben Lamb: Keys, Production and Mixing
•⁠ ⁠Chris Larcombe: Guitar
•⁠ ⁠Sam Heeley: Drums
•⁠ ⁠James Harper: Bass"

In the Studio with Orchid - OMA

video upload by Telepathic Instruments

"Instrumental hip-hop group OMA spend two hours with Orchid and write a song from scratch for an upcoming release. Filmed and recorded at at British Grove Studios."

Secrets to Steve Porcaro’s Sound: The CS-80 & More

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"In this episode, I hang with Steve Porcaro for an up-close, hands-on look at the secrets behind his sound, with Toto and much more! Discover the musical thinking that shaped some of the most iconic synthesizer moments in pop history.
You’ll watch Steve perform on the legendary Yamaha CS-80, and demonstrate exactly why its polyphonic aftertouch changed everything. He shows how touch, phrasing, and pressure become part of the music itself, then recreates the iconic Africa brass sound, breaking down how it was programmed and performing it right before our eyes. We also pause to honor David L. Abell and Clark Spangler, two essential figures in synthesizer history whose whose work helped bring instruments like the CS-80 into the spotlight
Along the way, Steve shares stories from working with David Paich and David Foster, and how his collaborations shaped their sound. You’ll also see a beautiful portamento and glissando demonstration tied to "After the Love Has Gone" by Earth, Wind & Fire and 'Serious Music' by Hall & Oates, revealing how Steve approached expressive movement on the keyboard.
Steve then breaks open his 'go-to' CS-80 panel settings and shows how he used them on 'Rosanna' and 'Mama' by Toto, offering a rare look at the real-world musical decisions behind those songs.
Finally, Steve and I talk about the true secret sauce behind so many signature songs from the ’80s and ’90s, from Toto and beyond—the attention to detail, musical sensitivity, and collaboration between specialists, all working selflessly in service of a great song.
This is a rare, in-the-room masterclass with one of the great musical minds of our time."

Analogue Systems (Parts 2): Experiments and Expectations

video upload by Stromkult

Part 1 here

"This is the second part in a series of videos featuring the UK modular institution Analogue Systems originally published in 2015. It was filmed by Evi Kruckenhauser during Andreas Schneider's and Holger Zapf's (now managing director of Doepfer) visit to Cornwall, where Analogue System's Bob Williams and Steve Gay reside and have built AS modules since the 1990s. After recently stumbling upon these videos again, we talked to Andreas and thought it would be nice to republish them and make them available on YouTube for the first time ever. While Bob has since retired, Steve continues to craft modules with the same exceptional audio quality in South Cornwall.

In this video, Steve and Bob talk about the philosophy behind Analogue Systems, the advantages of people using their modules in the "wrong way", how the history of electronic music can create certain expectations, the 5U vs. 3U question, designing circuits back in the analog days, and more."

Ty Dolla $ign | Find Your Sound | Moog Muse & Messenger

video upload by Moog Music

"When Ty Dolla $ign walks into the studio, anything can happen.

Before trends or templates, Ty explains that Moog synthesizers were the sound behind the records that shaped him — and the instruments he dreamed of finding underneath the Christmas tree.

For Ty, finding your sound isn’t about chasing something new. It’s about spending time with the tools that speak to you, learning them deeply, and allowing your own voice to emerge. It’s a process rooted in curiosity, patience, and the belief that when you listen closely enough, the message becomes clear."