Eric Schlappi, Schlappi Engineering: Ein Leben für Module, FM und Distortion

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Heiner Kruse interviews Eric Schlappi, who is famous for his distortion and FM synthesis modules. He also talks a little bit about his polyphonic prototype and his new album.

00:00-01:34 Introduction
02:30-07:45 Three Body, FM & Ratios
07:45-09:17 100 Grit
09:17-12:52 Subtle Differences regarding Distortion, also in Three Body, plus Crossmodulation, The „magic“ Feedback path
12:52-13:50 Prototype: Standalone digital polysynth based in Three Body
13:50-15:15 Running into John Chowning
15:15-15:45 Micromoog audio rate filter frequency modulation
15:45-16.15 John Chowning 2018 on FM synthesis
16:15-17:00 Eric Schlappi’s album
17:05-17:39 Outro

https://ericschlappi.bandcamp.com/alb..."

Dan Brown von 4ms über seine Geschichte, Meta und 4ms

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Heiner Kruse interviews Dan Brown from 4ms. 4ms doesn’t not only provide great hardware modules, they also build bridges between software and hardware, mainly using VCV Rack and their 4ms Meta module.

Heiner Kruse interviewt Dan Brown von 4ms. 4ms entwickelt nicht nur großartige Hardware-Module, sondern schlägt auch Brücken zwischen Software und Hardware – hauptsächlich mithilfe von VCV Rack und dem 4ms Meta-Modul."

Interesing history on 3 Mad Sheep pedals to 3ms to 4ms.

Dieter Doepfer im Superbooth Talk 2026

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

Click CC in the player controls for subtitles once started.

Googlish video description (original German below):

Dieter Doepfer and Heiner Kruse talk shop from the comfort of their chairs in the Bungalow Village at Superbooth 2026, discussing the synthesizer as the upcoming "Instrument of the Year," Superbooth itself, and the latest news from Doepfer.

00:00-01:50 Introduction, first meeting, Heiner’s book
01:50-02:45 How the term "Eurorack" originated
02:45-06:46 Early third-party modules, module-swapping sessions, and the struggle to meet deadlines
06:46-12:00 The Ribbon Controller—featuring the new A-198-2 module—and the Doepfer Trautonium
12:00-15:10 Modules and the synthesizer as "Instrument of the Year"; Andreas Schneider and Superbooth
15:10-16:20 The yearning for a new instrument
16:20-18:53 The modular synthesizer: it has to be built first
18:53-21:19 New 1U modules, a new case, and the usual pre-show rush
21:00-23:56 The tranquility of the Bungalow Village, the challenge of finding it, and the Superbooth spirit
23:56-25:30 Small manufacturers, the legendary buffet, and the need for community support
25:30-27:02 Doepfer prototypes: quad resonance filters and the "case-within-a-case" flight case design
27:02-29:34 A new Doepfer Quantizer—and its potential applications
29:34-31:50 Doepfer random source modules
31:50-32:47 The missed ending—and the honorary "Oscar" for lifetime achievement
32:47-35:20 Modern Synthesizers—The Sampler as an Integral Part—Definitions—Concluding Remarks

2017 Interview
https://www.amazona.de/eurorack-modul..."

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Befaco und Manu Retamero: Von DIY via Eurorack zu Desktop-Produkten

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

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Googlish video description (original German below):

"An interview by Heiner Kruse with Manu Retamero (Befaco) at Superbooth '26, covering Befaco, Manu's role as boss, and new releases such as the Iroi and Ark, or the backpack designed for the case. Manu also discusses the music scene in Barcelona. #Iroi, #Befaco, #Ark

Timestamps:
00:00-02:06 Introduction and Oneiroi and Iron
02:06-03:11 What kind of music do you make?
03:11-05:30 Befaco ARK
05:30-07:09 Music the other Befaco people make, Manu’s role, the Befaco crew
07:09-08:20 Making modules to finish an album
08:20-09:30 The scene in Barcelona
09:30-11:52 Manu’s artist name = Ëgg
11:52-13:00 Barcelona events? Modular Day(s) events
13:00-13:50 Inspiration from German music?
13:50-16:00 Befaco’s future: a backpack for air travel (for the case)
16:00-17:38 Befaco’s future: new (tabletop) products"

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Antonus ARP 2600 Synth at Superbooth 2026 is INSANE

video upload by Ralph Baumgartl

"The Antonus 2600 O.S. is a full-scale semi-modular synthesizer, a faithful replica of the classic ARP 2600, updated with modern features including MIDI. At Superbooth 2026, I had the chance to get hands-on with this outstanding 2600 clone and catch up with CEO Tony to talk about his vision for the Antonus 2600.

1. 00:00 - Sound Sample Antonus ARP 2600 Synth
2. 00:49 - Interview with Tony from Antonus Synths
3. 16:30 - Sound Samples of various patches on the Antonus ARP 2600
4. 29:23 - Final words about Superbooth 2026

Antonus Synths: https://antonus-synths.com"

How to Modular with Walker from Make Noise - Superbooth 2026

video upload by True Cuckoo

https://www.makenoisemusic.com/

Tour dates: https://www.truecuckoo.com/

Interview: Dina Pearlman-Ifil, ARP-Synthesizer

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

"Ihr Vater Alan R. Pearlman war der Erfinder der weltberühmten ARP-Synthesizer. Im AMAZONA-Interview schaut Dina Pearlman-Ifil auf der Superbooth 2026 darauf zurück, wie sie das ARP-Universum als Kind wahrgenommen hat. Außerdem spricht sie darüber, wie der ARP Odyssey und der ARP 2600 vieles veränderten und gibt allen Zuschauern eine Botschaft mit.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Dina Pearlman-Ifil
00:33 – Wahrnehmung der ARP-Synthesizer als Kind
01:44 – Blick auf Alan R. Pearlman
02:35 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil über den ARP 2600
03:55 – ARP-Synthesizer in der weltweiten Musik
05:33 – Dinas Blick auf Neuauflagen der ARP-Synthesizer
07:11 – Dina Pearlman-Ifils Botschaft"

"Her father, Alan R. Pearlman, was the inventor of the world-famous ARP synthesizers. In this AMAZONA interview from Superbooth 2026, Dina Pearlman-Ifil looks back on how she perceived the ARP universe as a child. She also discusses how the ARP Odyssey and the ARP 2600 changed so much, and shares a message for all viewers.

00:00 – Introduction of Dina Pearlman-Ifil
00:33 – Perceiving ARP synthesizers as a child
01:44 – A look at Alan R. Pearlman
02:35 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil on the ARP 2600
03:55 – ARP synthesizers in global music
05:33 – Dina’s perspective on ARP synthesizer reissues
07:11 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil’s message"

Interview: Heiner Kruse (Basswerk), Autor des Buchs "Modular Synthesizers", Musiker

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Heiner Kruses Buch „Modular Synthesizers“ erschien in Mai 2026 auf Englisch und ist als Nachschlagwerk und Einführung in die Welt modularer Synthesizer zu verstehen. Im AMAZONA-Interview spricht Heiner auf der Superbooth 2026 mit uns darüber, wie er als Musiker und Autor arbeitet und was ihn an Synthesizern fasziniert.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Heiner Kruse
01:07 – Wie Heiner zum Synthesizer kam
03:58 – Modulare Synthesizer für Anfänger
06:47 – Heiner Kruses Buch „Modular Synthesizers“
08:59 – Struktur und Aufbau des Buches
12:23 – Unterricht und Kurskonzepte von Heiner Kruse
15:02 – Unterschied zwischen Studio-Arbeit und Live-Musik
18:15 – Heiner Kruses Trauminstrument
19:56 – Auf welche Tools Heiner Kruse nicht verzichten möchte"

"Heiner Kruse’s book *Modular Synthesizers* was published in English in May 2026 and serves as both a reference guide and an introduction to the world of modular synthesizers. In this AMAZONA interview, conducted at Superbooth 2026, Heiner discusses his work process as a musician and author, as well as what fascinates him about synthesizers.

00:00 – Introduction to Heiner Kruse
01:07 – How Heiner got into synthesizers
03:58 – Modular synthesizers for beginners
06:47 – Heiner Kruse’s book *Modular Synthesizers*
08:59 – Structure and layout of the book
12:23 – Heiner Kruse’s teaching and course concepts
15:02 – The difference between studio work and live performance
18:15 – Heiner Kruse’s dream instrument
19:56 – Tools Heiner Kruse couldn’t do without"

Interview: Tom Whitwell, Music Thing Modular

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Der Brite Tom Whitwell arbeitete als Journalist für die BBC und entwickelt heute mit seiner Firma Music Thing Modular Synthesizer-Module. Das Besondere daran ist der Open-Source-Gedanke, damit alle seine Module so nutzen können, wie sie es möchten. Auf der Superbooth 2026 spricht Tom Whitwell im AMAZONA-Interview mit uns darüber, wie sein Weg in die Welt der Synthesizer aussah und wie er die Zukunft der Szene sieht.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Tom Whitwell
00:21 – Vom BBC-Journalisten zum DIY-Synthesizer-Entwickler
01:51 – Synthesizer mit Open-Source-Gedanken
03:49 – Was Tom Whitwell heute aus seiner Zeit als Journalist nutzt
04:30 – Community-Gedanke von Music Thing Modular
06:33 – Zukunft der Modular-Szene
07:30 – Pläne von Tom Whitwell"

"British native Tom Whitwell worked as a journalist for the BBC and today develops synthesizer modules with his company, Music Thing Modular. What makes his work unique is its open-source philosophy, which allows anyone to use his modules exactly as they wish. At Superbooth 2026, Tom Whitwell joins us for an interview with AMAZONA to discuss his journey into the world of synthesizers and share his vision for the future of the scene.

00:00 – Introduction to Tom Whitwell
00:21 – From BBC Journalist to DIY Synthesizer Developer
01:51 – Synthesizers and the Open-Source Ethos
03:49 – What Tom Whitwell Still Uses from His Time as a Journalist
04:30 – The Community Spirit of Music Thing Modular
06:33 – The Future of the Modular Scene
07:30 – Tom Whitwell’s Plans for the Future"

Interview: Mark Verbos, Musiker und Entwickler

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Als DJ gestartet, baut Mark Verbos heute mit seiner Firma Verbos Electronics eigene Synthesizer-Module. Wie er dabei vorgeht, was für ihn besonders entscheidend ist und welche Rolle Synthesizer-Module von Buchla für ihn spielen, verrät Mark uns im AMAZONA-Interview auf der Superbooth 2026 in Berlin.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Mark Verbos
03:01 – Vom DJ über Buchla zum Entwickler eigener Synthesizer
07:25 – Sicht als Musiker
11:16 – Entscheidungen bei Verbos Electronics
14:31 – Ideen und Pläne von Mark Verbos
17:23 – Zukunft der elektronischen Musik"

"Starting out as a DJ, Mark Verbos now builds his own synthesizer modules through his company, Verbos Electronics. In this AMAZONA interview conducted at Superbooth 2026 in Berlin, Mark reveals his approach to the process, what factors are particularly crucial to him, and the role that Buchla synthesizer modules play in his work.

00:00 – Introduction to Mark Verbos
03:01 – From DJ to Buchla user to developer of his own synthesizers
07:25 – His perspective as a musician
11:16 – Decision-making at Verbos Electronics
14:31 – Mark Verbos’s ideas and plans
17:23 – The future of electronic music"

Interview mit Trovarsi & Devin von Weston Precision Audio auf der SuperBooth 2026 - Trivium

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

The Story of Bastl Kalimba

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Bastl Kalimba is our most ambitious project to date. It took us more than 3 years with countless redesigns, deep development and great people to make it a reality.
Bastl Crew 4ever ❤️
Big thanks to Oliver Torr, HRTL and Never Sol for being part of the story!

Get Bastl Kalimba Through Kickstarter now at early bird prices.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

...and the result couldn't be better ❤️ #synth #sounddesign #electronicmusic #kalimba
video upload by Bastl Instruments

See the announcement post here, and additional posts here.

BoBeats' Favorite Synths @ Superbooth // BEST OF SUPERBOOTH26

video upload by BoBeats

CONTENT
00:00 Welcome to Superbooth26
01:25 Modal Electronics are SO BACK!
02:25 A beautiful synthesizer
05:30 This is my favorite thing at SB26
06:50 Not just a new Sonicware Liven...
08:45 This synth was a lovely surprise!
09:30 I love the clicky buttons...
10:00 Whats up, Korg?
10:20 A clever FM groovebox!
11:22 A drum machine from space?
13:00 Checking in on Melancholytron
13:45 The TR-1000 Killer??!
15:00 An Affordable Buchla? In THIS ECONOMY???
18:41 A synth non-profit worth checking out
20:00 This synth is chaos in a box!
21:30 What Superbooth is TRULY about...

Slim21 Continuum Deep Dive with Haken Audio - Superbooth 2026

video upload by True Cuckoo

SUPERBOOTH 2026 - This Is Our Main Focus Now!

video upload by MusicStoreTV and KEYBOARDS

"🎹 Farewell to SuperBooth and a new focus for the future!

Andreas Schneider, known as HerrSchneider, is stepping down from the active organization of SuperBooth after more than 25 years. In our interview, he tells us what he wants to focus on in 2027 and why it's so important to him to inspire the next generation with synthesizers and music, especially in schools and for children.

An inspiring glimpse into the vision of a true music pioneer!"

The synth that shapes SCALER’s sound

video upload by Novation

"*This video contains flashing images that may affect photosensitive viewers.*

We caught up with Bristol-based band ‪@SCALERBAND‬ to find out more about their sound and the workflow behind their live session.

We collaborated with SCALER to bring you performances of Broken Entry, Mirage, and Cold Storage from their latest record; watch via the link below.
But after the band’s live session, we spoke with Alex Hill and James Rushforth about their live electronic setup. In this video, the band explain in depth how they brought together this live setup and how it all works in unison, blending electronics, metal inspired guitars, and dreamy vocals. Featuring Peak as the beating heart of their live synth sounds, alongside the Launch Control and Launch Control XL they take you through their unique live session setup.

Watch the live session here: • Scaler - Endlessly Live Session" [below]

Discover the Peak: https://novationmusic.com/products/pe...
Explore our Launch Control range: https://novationmusic.com/launch-cont..."

Chapters:
0:00 - Introducing SCALER
0:23 - Alex from SCALER's Electronics rig
1:57 - Cold Storage Synth Sound
3:38 - How the Cold Storage arpeggiator line is made
4:46 - How the Novation Peak's Animate drives the performance in Broken Entry
6:47 - Using the Peak's oscillators and effects for Mirage's sound
8:47 - Blending the Peak with the Oberheim TEO-5
10:10 - Building SCALER's live rig

Scaler - Endlessly Live Session

video upload by SCALER

"This video contains flashing images that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Scaler live in session performing tracks from their second full length, Endlessly.

Tracklist:
00:00 Cold Storage
05:08 Mirage
08:46 Broken Entry"

Genki's CEO On How The €4990 KATLA Synthesizer Was Made

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Here's how KATLA was made - recorded at the Synth & Pedal Expo London (plus sounds at the end!). Katla is a unique synth - inspired by a titanic volcano in Iceland, with a huge gritty vibey sound. It literally has volcano in it(!) And after this interview, I thought about it a lot. Because behind the scenes, I've been working on a product and so much of what Óli said here resonated with my own experiences. I was really struck by how open, candid and frank Óli was, and I think there's huge value in learning from their journey. Hope you find this interesting!

Note that there was the Hackney half marathon happening in the background with people shouting and whooping constantly throughout the chat - but Izotope RX to the rescue!"

MORE ON KATLA
▶︎ It's since sold out, but there is a waitlist! https://genki.is/katla

VISIT THE LONDON SYNTH & PEDAL EXPO NEXT YEAR?
▶︎ https://synthandpedalexpo.com/london-...

CHAPTERS
0:00 A Volcano In A Synthesizer?
01:03 Depression, Iceland & A Big Idea
02:11 Nobody Knew What They Were Building
04:31 Fake Deadlines & Soccer Moms
06:09 The Godfather Of The Project
08:00 How Do You Sound Like A Volcano?
09:32 Spending Big & Hoping It Works
11:20 Linux, ARM Chips & Why Digital?
12:45 Who Actually Has Final Say?
15:50 4:30am Hack Sessions In Iceland
18:16 Trusting Creatives When Life Hits
21:28 We Were Beginners. We Didn't Know.
23:48 The Secret Ingredient: Grease
26:16 Where Does The Lava Come From?
29:23 Why Does This Cost £5,000?
34:11 Two Years, 100 Units, A Baby
36:50 Mylar Playing Katla Afterwards

Meet Dina Pearlman, Daughter of ARP Inventor

video upload by Metamyther

"Dive into the legacy of the ARP synthesizer in this longform interview with Dina Pearlman, daughter of ARP founder Alan R. Pearlman. She shares rare insights into the history of ARP, its most famous users, and its enduring impact on today’s synthesizer design. Revisit the golden age of early synthesizer design."

The Alan R Pearlman Foundation: https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org

Sawtooth Stack Origin Story featuring Barry Schrader

video upload by Verbos Electronics GmbH

"A look at the Sawtooth Stack from inspiration to performance. Featuring interview footage with Barry Schrader and performance clips from ‪@OoraMusic‬ ‪@LucasMarchal‬ (DC11), Pietro Coquinati and Mark Verbos."

https://barryschrader.com
https://barryschrader.hearnow.com
https://barryschrader.bandcamp.com

Check out my exclusive interview with Barry Schrader here, and additional posts here.

Signal Flow Podcast Ep3: Playing live with Serge & GRM Tools Atelier (in quad)

video upload by Signal Sounds and Tom Churchill

"In this episode, Luke breaks down his setup for a recent live performance at GLOSS (the Glasgow Library of Synthesised Sound), which involved GRM Tools Atelier, Max for Live, and a two-panel Serge Paperface system (hand-built by Tom). We also round up a few new arrivals in the showroom, including the UDO Audio DMNO, ASM Hydrasynth and Shakmat Modular Ballista Blast, and share a few recommendations.

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

Some of the gear discussed:
https://www.signalsounds.com/udo-audi...
https://www.signalsounds.com/asm-levi...
https://www.signalsounds.com/shakmat-...

Recommendations
La Synthèse Humaine: / @lasynthesehumaine6932
Innis Chonnel & Loris S. Sarid: https://lorisssarid.bandcamp.com/albu...
Elori Saxl & Henry Solomon: https://elorisaxl.bandcamp.com/album/...

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:21 UDO Audio DMNO
03:22 ASM Leviasynth
04:44 Fairfield Circuitry Placeholder
10:11 Shakmat in-store & Ballista Blast
13:58 Luke on live performance
37:18 Tom on live performance
46:08 Recommendations & outro"