Muse | Moog Influence on Matt Johnson of Jamiroquai's New Solo Album | Jazz Cafe London

video upload by Moog Music

"Join ‪@MattJohnsonskeyspace‬, the eclectic, funk-driven keyboardist of Jamiroquai, at the Jazz Cafe in London as he dives into the Moog instruments that helped shape his upcoming solo album.

For Matt, the Muse is more than a synth, it’s an instrument that talks back. With deep modulation possibilities and an assignable macro knob for expressive, on-the-fly control, Muse lets him program in advance and still play with complete spontaneity.

Alongside Muse, Matt’s Moog collection includes Messenger, his original Minimoog, the Moog One, and the Voyager — each adding its own character to his signature sound.

We love being a part of this musical journey."

This is the best sound design tool nobody's heard of (and it's free)

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Prepare to meet SoundThread - capable of the most insane sound mangling imaginable - and it's completely free. You might know of Composer's Desktop Project, used by our old pal Aphex Twin on Drukqs. CDP is one of the most powerful software sound design tools on Earth, and is free. It can do things you just can't do elsewhere. Problem is, CDP has never been especially easy to use. Enter SoundThread - a new, beginner friendly Mac/Windows/Linux "front end" for CDP. SoundThread gives you access to lots of CDP's power, but in a simple drag-and-drop modular way. It makes it fun and quick to explore, even if you have very limited experience - that's a big deal. CDP has never been this easy before.

This video was made completely independently of SoundThread & CDP - if I find something cool, I just want to spread the word.

SOUNDTHREAD LINKS TO TRY IT YOURSELF
▶ Get SoundThread: https://github.com/j-p-higgins/SoundT... (Note: This will also tell you how to install CDP. Follow the install instructions precisely. It's not hard, but you mustn't miss a step.)
▶ ...Then learn SoundThread: Soundthread's maker has made a really clear and straightforward video tutorial series for it, watch these: [SoundThread videos below]

▶ SoundThread Discord community: / discord

COMPOSERS DESKTOP PROJECT INFO
▶ Main site for CDP: https://www.composersdesktop.com/ ▶ Watch this video where lovely chap BT shows you how command line CDP works: [video further below]"

SoundThread


Sound Design Tutorial w/ BT Pt. 1: Digital Signal Processing Using Mac OS X Terminal

video upload by Dubspot

ROLI CPO Tom Ford shares the latest on Piano & Airwave

video upload by ROLI

"Get the inside scoop on ROLI Piano and ROLI Airwave from our Chief Product Officer, Tom Ford. In this update, Tom walks through the latest on product development, what to expect when you first unbox your instrument, and how we’re working to deliver the best possible experience for our community of learners and creators.

You’ll also get a sneak peek at some brand-new Airwave sounds, expertly demoed by our Sound Design & Innovation Manager Marcus Levy-Chance.

Whether you’ve preordered already or you’re just curious about what’s coming, this is your chance to go behind the scenes and hear directly from the team building the future of music.

#ROLI #Airwave #ROLIpiano

0:00 Meet Tom
0:37 A thank you
0:46 Creating innovative products
1:01 How our Community shapes ROLI products
2:36 Developing Air Freeze
3:24 Piano and Airwave product updates
3:55 Making the ROLI system smarter based on feedback
4:33 Update from Marcus on Airwave Sounds for launch
5:52 Outro"

A CS80 with Midi and Much More, this is the story of the man who did it.

video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys

"Interview with Mark Cox, a real genius that spend 7 years to make the CS80 fully programmable and most off all: full midi implementation."

You can find additional posts mentioning Mark Cox of Xox Electronics here. Check out the The Cox Electronics CS-80 Programmer here.

Pro Synth Network LIVE! - Episode 279 with Special Guests, Supercritical!

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"Music Technology Discussion with Rob Puricelli, Kent Spong and Andrew Longhurst plus our very special guests, Supercritical!

This week we are joined by the fantastic team at Supercritical whose Redshift 6 desktop synthesizer has impressed us continuously since its launch. Now with added 6 part multitimbrality and a whopping 96 oscillators, the Redshift 6 is redefining polyphonic analog power in the 2020's!"

Buy Pro Synth Network Merchandise at https://pro-synth-network-shop.fourth.../

Voices For Bob: Drum machine & synth pioneer Roger Linn recalls meeting Bob Moog

video upload by moogfoundation

"Roger Linn is an innovative engineer, designer, and musician best known for creating the LinnDrum, one of the first drum machines to use digital samples of real drums. His groundbreaking instruments helped define the sound of 1980s pop, hip-hop, and R&B, and he later co-developed the Akai MPC series, a cornerstone of modern beat-making. Linn continues to push boundaries with expressive instruments like the LinnStrument.

In this video, Roger shares a story about meeting Bob Moog at NAMM.

Roger Linn Design: https://www.rogerlinndesign.com

Synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog passed away on August 21, 2005. Throughout the month of August, we will share an informal remembrance video series, Voices for Bob, featuring musicians, technologists, innovators, and colleagues as they remember and reflect on Bob's indelible legacy.

Help us carry Bob's legacy forward to inspire future generations through the intersection of science, music, history, and innovation. Support our work by doing one (or all) of the following:

🌐 Visit the Bob Moog Foundation: https://www.moogfoundation.org"

How to create a UNIQUE machine? I Casper x Bastl Softpop SP2 w/ Peter Edwards (Casper Electronics)

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"We finally caught up with our good old friend Peter Edwards (Casper Electronics) to talk about the Softpop SP2, which he co-created with Bastl’s co-founder Vašek Peloušek a few years ago. Peter shared some stories, insights into his design approach, and the personal touches he added to the SP2. Of course, we couldn’t let him go without a proper live set and a hands-on setup rundown. Thanks, Peter!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Softpop Origins
03:22 Inventing with Bastl
04:50 Softpop's design philosophy
06:36 Softpop's character
07:08 Peter's Setup rundown
11:40 Peter's performance part 1
16:11 What's up with the Orb?
17:39 Peter's performance part 2
23: 06 Alright!"

Moog Memories: Remembering Bob Moog & the Impact of Moog Synthesizers 20 Years After His Passing

video upload by moogfoundation

"Synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog passed away on August 21, 2005. His indelible legacy lives on through the synthesizers he created, through his warm, humble personality, and through the work of the Bob Moog Foundation.

Please consider honoring Bob's legacy by donating to or becoming a member of the Bob Moog Foundation.

Donate here: https://bit.ly/ContributeBMF
Become a member here: https://bit.ly/BMFMembership

Featured in this video are Bob's colleagues, iconic musicians, and electronic music luminaries lending insights into working with Bob, being empowered by Moog synthesizers, and guiding Bob's legacy forward. Many thanks to our friends at ‪@WaveshaperMedia‬ for creating this video from interviews from the upcoming Electronic Voyager documentary.

Other cool ways to support the Bob Moog Foundation:

Visit our website: www.moogfoundation.org
Sign up for our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/BobMoogFoundationNewsl...
Shop our online store: https://bit.ly/shopbmf
Visit us at the Moogseum in Asheville, NC: www.moogseum.org
Omnisphere user? Check out the Bob Moog Tribute Library v2 (100% proceeds donated to the Bob Moog Foundation): https://bit.ly/BobMoogTributeLibrary

Join us on this channel at 8 pm (ET) on August 21, 2025, the 20th anniversary of Bob's passing, when we will be streaming the 2005 Synth Legends symposium featuring Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Bob Moog, and Marcus Ryle, with Roger Linn moderating. Read more about this event here: https://bit.ly/SynthLegendsEvent"

‘Who Are You’ – Tim Pierce & Anthony Marinelli Break Down Pete Townshend’s Guitar Effects

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"When The Who’s 'Who Are You' hit the airwaves, it stopped Tim Pierce in his tracks. That synth-driven guitar sound—bold, aggressive, and totally different—had a huge impact on him as a young musician. In this video, we dive deep into that exact sound.
Tim and I break down how Pete Townshend used a synth and guitar together to create one of the most iconic intros in rock history. I recreate the patch on my original ARP 2600, and Tim brings his firepower to the guitar as we perform the track, analyze the tone, and talk about why this sound was such a game-changer.
This is more than a breakdown—it’s a tribute to a moment that marked how synthesizers would change the sound of rock music."

Website - https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_...
IMDb - http://www.imdb.me/anthonymarinelli

Synth Setup Tips #5 // How to perform breaks, drops and transitions ft. Electric Sea's DAWless set

video upload by loopop

"Thanks to Electric Sea for putting in the time and effort to make this video!

Follow her work here:

► / _electric_sea ► Streaming: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ele...

Get all the ideas, tips and insights from this video and all my others in my ever-expanding book of electronic music ideas, tips and tricks here:

► Patreon: / loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Background
1:55 Composing
3:35 Digitakt
4:50 Electribe MX
5:25 Mod and FX
6:00 Minitaur
6:50 MicroKORG
7:50 Drumbrute
9:00 Mixing
9:55 Song seq
10:30 Breaks
11:50 Perf walkthru
14:20 Vocals
14:40 Live looping
16:00 Song transitions
18:10 Extreme BPM chg
19:40 Sample design
21:05 Track walkthru
24:00 Final tip!
24:30 Outro

Luke Million Studio Tour Update July 2025

video upload by Luke Million

"Following the Studio Tour Video I made last November, here is an update with recent acquisitions and changes to my workflow in my Studio.

Some highlights are the Moog Messenger, Arturia DrumBrute Impact 1984 Edition, Synido TempoPAD C16, Aly James Lab Vprom 3.0, Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro, Modartt Pianoteq 8 and some Franklin Audio Devices.

The biggest change is in my 2nd Studio where the B Team is kept. I have connected those synths to a Franklin Audio SS-6 Switchable Input Stereo DI which then sends audio to my Universal Audio Volt 476 interface connected to a Macbook Pro Laptop.

You can view the original Studio Tour Video here -"

CLICK FOR MORE »

Steve Roach: Life in the Soundcurrent Documentary

video upload by SteveRoachOfficial

"''Steve Roach: Life in the Soundcurrent' is much more than a documentary. It is a sensory experience, a visual journey into the life, legacy, and music of a remarkable artist, and a gentle reminder of the profound impact environment can have on creativity.;

Filmnet review

Available on Amazon (US & UK) or https://steveroach.bandcamp.com/merch..."

ICONIC Conversation with Jeff Blenkinsopp of The Analog Lab

video upload by Iconic Instruments

"This is a conversation with synthesizer genius, Jeff Blenkinsopp, from The Analog Lab (www.theanaloglab.com)."

CONTROl with co-founder Daren Ho makes an appearance at the end.

The video above comes in via an article on Jeff Blenkinsopp recently written up on Hell Gate. You can also find in on The Analog Lab's blog on their website here. Jeff is the man behind The Analog Lab which provides various resources for synth repair. The site is well worth a look.

From the intro to the article on Hell Gate, written by Adwait Patil:

Below: "Jeff Blenkinsopp after repairing the Beatles' VOX Continental organ, last used at their 1966 Shea Stadium show (The Analog Lab)"

"Jeff Blenkinsopp toured with Pink Floyd and Vengelis, repaired instruments for the Smiths and the Beastie Boys, but his greatest legacy might be his willingness to share his craft.

As one of New York's most meticulous and beloved vintage gear technicians, Jeff Blenkinsopp's legend precedes him. A North England native, he began repairing synthesizers in the late 1960s, worked his way into London’s disco scene as a live stage technician, and later took his talents on world tours with English rock giants Sweet and Pink Floyd, and Greek composer Vangelis. In 1978, he moved to New York, quickly gaining the trust and fixing synthesizers for bands like the Beastie Boys and the Smiths, and carved out a home for the nerds whose vintage gear obsessions were about to peak at the turn of the millennium with his workshop Expert Audio Repair Services, or EARS. At EARS, he devised hands-on methods to pass on his knowledge to some of the city’s most beloved musicians, all of whom came to learn from the guy who became Pink Floyd's synth technician at the age of 21.

Blenkinsopp’s career first took off in 1974, when he was working in London as an instrument repairman for General Electro Music. There he was introduced to Pink Floyd, who were looking for a technician, and met the criteria to join the band's French tour: he knew how to take care of a Hammond, and he had a passport. Blenkinsopp had never toured with a band, and now was in charge of setting up Richard Wright and Floyd's organs and synthesizers on a nightly basis. From then, he became a constant fixture for British bands who toured with a hefty load of keyboards, and that’s what initially brought him to New York City in 1978, touring with British glam rockers Sweet. A tour that changed his life."

Mike Dean | The Creation of 425 | Moog Music

video upload by Moog Music

"Back in March, ‪@therealmikedean‬ brought us into his world during the making of 425—a 12-track instrumental journey shaped through late nights and relentless experimentation. This video offers a rare glimpse into his creative process: instinctive, unfiltered, and always ahead of the curve.

Stream the '425' album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Lkygc...

Mike Dean is a legendary producer and synth pioneer known for shaping the sound of modern hip-hop. From Travis Scott’s ‘Astroworld’ to The Weeknd’s ‘Dawn FM,’ his work consistently blurs the line between beatmaker and sonic architect. A master of analog texture and atmosphere, Dean continues to push boundaries with every project he touches... and we continue to look forward to what's next.

This video contains low frequency harmonic content that cannot be reproduced via phone or laptop transducers. Use a pair of headphones or monitors for an optimal listening experience."

Ask Me Anything | Exclusive Interview with Der Mann mit der Maschine aka Mathias Kettner

video upload by Der Mann mit der Maschine

"With the help of our community on our Discord server we gathered 22 questions for an 'Ask Me Anything' video.
This is the result. Exclusive insights into the world of DROID by the man behind the machine himself - Mathias Kettner.
Enjoy the show!

Join our Discord server: / discord

00:00 Intro
00:12 How did the DROID project come to life?
01:56 Will there be audio processing in the future?
02:56 Are there any plans to make the DROID firmware open source?
03:45 Will there be a Linux version of the Forge?
04:49 How often does Mathias play live?
05:59 Are there any new controllers in the pipeline?
06:34 Are you planning more “out of the box” sequencer circuits?
08:40 What about Cartesian or Stochastic sequencer circuits?
09:44 Will there be “grouping” circuits to make patching easier?
10:49 How to start more complex patches?
14:38 How is a new controller coming into existence?
18:43 What software development is needed for a new controller?
19:43 The future of circuits:Flexible building blocks or fully fledged?
21:12 How does Mathias himself use DROID?
28:28 The DROID unlocked my modular system.
30:38 How to start with DROID with a small budget?
31:55 How to start with DROID? And a bigger budget.
33:30 Use the FORGE!
35:15 DROID MASTER or MASTER18 for beginners?
38:12 How do you decide which features will be implemented?
39:51 How to connect two DROID MASTERS?
41:38 How to get to more CV outputs?
43:28 Thanks to the community for all the questions!"

Oberheim - 50 Years Of Synth Design | Podcast

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"In an impromptu chat, Tom Oberheim tells Sam Inglis about his early years as an engineer and his accidental route into creating electronic musical instruments. As he celebrates his 50th year since the launch of the SEM, Tom talks about the rise of digital, the resurgence of analogue and the launch of the new TEO-5.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - An Accidental Engineer
02:46 - Building For Musicians
06:34 - Becoming a Distributor For The ARP 2600
11:05 - Designing The SEM
12:43 - The Filter Design
15:03 - The OB-1 And Patch Memories
16:36 - OB-X - Polyphony And Programmable Presets
19:35 - The Oberheim Sound
22:37 - The Digital Takeover
24:40 - The Resurgence Of Analogue
28:01 - Launching The OB-X8 With Focusrite
29:23 - The Oberheim TEO-5
30:37 - Utilising New Technology

First published 25th June 2024

https://www.soundonsound.com/people/o...

Oberheim Biog
Oberheim is the 21st century return of the legendary company that helped fuel the original electronic music revolution in the 1970s. Now, just as then, Oberheim is guided by the vision of engineer and inventor, Tom Oberheim. Tom’s genius for innovation introduced the world to the first commercially available poly synth and other groundbreaking electronic instruments that literally changed the sound of music.

Today, Oberheim reawakens this extraordinary legacy by bringing the famed Oberheim sound to a new generation of instruments and artists. The company’s passion remains unchanged by time or technology — to once again provide the world with the finest-sounding analog synthesizers ever made.

https://oberheim.com/

Sam Inglis Biog
Editor In Chief Sam Inglis has been with Sound On Sound for more than 20 years. He is a recording engineer, producer, songwriter and folk musician who studies the traditional songs of England and Scotland, and the author of Neil Young's Harvest (Bloomsbury, 2003) and Teach Yourself Songwriting (Hodder, 2006).

About The SOS Electronic Music Podcast Channel
On this channel we feature some of the pioneers of the industry, interview musicians and talk about retro and current gear."

Making Nuclear Music with Hainbach

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Join me for a rare opportunity to step into the incredible world of Hainbach at his studio in Berlin—filled with vintage nuclear test equipment he’s brilliantly turned into musical instruments… and plenty of other wild synthesizers!

Hainbach is known for making haunting, immersive soundscapes using everything from lab gear to tape loops to modular synths. His music feels like it's from another dimension—organic, rich, hypnotic and totally captivating. In this video, I explore his unique setup and we dive into a completely new palette of sounds together. It was inspiring to see how he breathes life into machines that were never meant to make music… and to try my hand at making "nuclear music" myself.

If you're into experimental sound design, synths, or just curious how scientific gear from the Cold War can become part of modern composition—this is something you’ve got to see (and hear)."

https://anthonymarinellimusic.com

the making of “sounds like home” a collaboration with bentgablenits

video upload by teenage engineering

"meet the trio behind bentgablenits: brenda bent, karen gable, and angelo nitsopoulos and see how the project came together.

read the full story here: https://teenage.engineering/now#bentg..."

Daniela Pes | The Voice of Gallura with the Freaks

video upload by Arturia

"Join us in Sardinia with Daniela Pes as she reveals her creative process, live setup and sources of inspiration. We also got to experience a live performance using the MiniFreak Vocoder alongside MicroFreak, where vocal transformation seamlessly blends with deep, evolving textures. Daniela has a unique artistic voice that interweaves local tradition, sound and intuition in real time.

We gratefully acknowledge Tanca Records / tancarecords and Trovarobato / trovarobato for their generous support.

We also thank LandWorks / landworks.official and Miniera Argentiera"

Mark Isham's Favorite Synths

What's my favorite synthesizer??? Oh boy... That's a tough one...
video upload by Mark Isham

About Mark via Wikipedia:

"Mark Ware Isham (born September 7, 1951) is an American musician and composer. A trumpeter and keyboardist, Isham works in a variety of genres, including jazz and electronic. He is also a prolific and acclaimed composer of film scores,[1][2] and has scored over 200 film and television productions since his debut in 1983.

Isham is a nine-time Grammy Award nominee, winning Best New Age Album for his 1990 self-titled album. He was nominated for an Academy Award for A River Runs Through It (1992), and a Golden Globe Award for Nell (1994). He has also been nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards, winning Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music for EZ Streets."

https://isham.com