The ARP Centennial Celebration continues...

via the Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"June through October were busy months for us here at the Foundation. We celebrated Alan's 100th Birthday with a whole slew of events, including a new exhibit at EMEAPP/Museum of Music Technology, and the NAMM Museum of Making Music. Arriving in the UK on September 26, we exhibited at Machina Bristronica in Bristol... we had a special raffle of a meticulously restored vintage ARP Pro Soloist, personally signed by Tony Banks, legendary keyboardist of Genesis, to benefit the Foundation... we were part of the London Synthesizer show at The Musical Museum in London, and we capped it off with visits to both The Townshend Studio and Peter Gabriel's Real World Studio. WHEW!

Check out the full list of past events, and visit the Centennial Gallery."

Ocean Swift announces Black Friday Sales with discounts up to 92% off

"Ocean Swift has announced a big Black Friday sale with discounts up to 92% off.

View the deals and grab everything here: https://oceanswift.net/sales/

The developer quotes:

'We've Hand-picked our top-selling synths and packs and dropped into four simple price tiers. Find the tool you've always wanted and get it for a fraction of the price.'

Offers:

Tier 1: €19.99 - Core Systems.
Tier 2: €9.99 The Anomaly Sector.
Tier 3: €4.99 The Warp Core.
Tier 4: €1.99 The Outer Rim.
Discounts are valid until December 1 2025."

Chord Wave Theory. Advanced MIDI Arpeggiator

video upload by Element433 (a.k.a. Pere Villez)

"Dev Demo of my super arpeggiator Chord Wave Theory for Plug/Pure Data (any platform). No GUI yet

'Chord Wave Theory' (prototyping name) is a 'one finger' performance/composition super arpeggiator driven by Wavetables, like the old PPG Wave. It's made to control external MIDI/CV sound generators/synthesisers. Each key is assigned a scale or chord and arpeggiator. The arpeggios use wavetable shapes, which are automatically morphed. The arpeggio morphing rate, note's order, direction, octave, spread etc can be manipulated and stored. It has a huge built in library of chords, scales and musical shapes, which can be endlessly expanded

Original inspired by the Korg Monopoly's one finger chord mode and the Casiotone keyboard's one finger chord function.

Release is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. Any questions, please ask."

Kloob - Cosmic Tribe

video upload by - Kloob -

"Putting the wonderful Eventide Space reverb pedal through its paces!!!

I am getting closer and closer to having the right gear to share my music beyond my studio. :)

Akai MPC One: my own samples.

Micromonsta: pad played in realtime.

Behringer Edge: Drum / Bass pattern.

FX: Eventide Space.

Hope you like it!

Thanks for support my music!

Cheers,
Dani
kloob.bandcamp.com"

Sugar Bytes TRANFIGURE

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: www.databroth.com/blog/transfigure-review

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon / databroth

Affiliate links:
Plugin Boutique: http://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=61c3...
BEAM: https://www.pluginboutique.com/produc...

if you're already planning on purchasing any software and want help support me, purchasing any software via the above link helps me out with a %15 commission

00:00 Drums
04:08 Glockenspiel
06:12 Bass
08:55 more Drums
Chapters"

NOISEVEMBER the 21st - KUIPER BELT

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"#noisevember25
KUIPER BELT

Flurry, Zadar, Oneiroi

Make some noise!

#ambient #electronicmusic #experimental

‪@Befacosynth‬​ ‪@intellijel‬ @xaoc_devices"

The Smoke-Grey Season (composition) for Clavinet, Arp 2600, Voyager and Mellotrons

video upload by R. Reger

"A little showcase of the clavinet’s versatility in non-funk contexts -- it's played thru a couple different stompboxes and an overdriven Leslie 3300. The title is borrowed from the great Chicago novelist Nelson Algren. Downloads are available at regermusic.com."

Easel Drama

video upload by Todd Barton

"Exploring my custom program card and the highly inflected and dramatic sounds it can discover. Enjoy!
My Patreon: / synthtodd"

219 playtime

video upload by Todd Barton

"Just a brief exploration of the Buchla 219 Compound Touch Controlled Voltage Source https://www.perfectcircuit.com/source...

with Soundfreak EMS Triple Oscillator https://www.soundfreak.io/triple-osci...

My Patreon: / synthtodd"

U-He Hive: 25 Free Presets + Patterns. Dark Atmospheric Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

🏙 Lost Traffic is a collection of 25 tempo-synced presets+sequences for U-He Hive 2, designed for dark, urban and cinematic electronic music.
The soundset is inspired by neon megacities, late-night drives, underground clubs, dystopian skylines and graphic-novel noir — somewhere between cyberpunk futures and crime-ridden streets, without going fully into grit and dirt.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/hive...
🛎 The pack is free, but any donation is appreciated.
👤 The author of the soundset is Daytona Carter.

🧿 Each sequence has a distinct personality: some feel like restless traffic lanes, some like narrow alleys pulsing with tension, others like cold, mechanical grids of light.
The overall tone is dark, urban, synthetic and dystopian, with only a few rare moments of calm and space.

🎛 All presets are velocity-sensitive and performance-ready.
The ModWheel is essential: it doesn’t just make small tweaks — it opens up each sequence:
🔹 adding extra notes and counter-rhythms.
🔹 introducing delays, distortion and tonal shifts.
🔹 morphing between more minimal patterns and denser, more aggressive versions.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Fractures: IDM Drums - Elektron Digitakt 2 Sound Pack by A Force Truly Evil

video upload by A Force Truly Evil

"Available here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/?product=frac...

INTRICATE IDM DRUMS INSPIRED BY AUTECHRE, APHEX TWIN, AND SQUAREPUSHER

Synth sounds in this video are from Elektron Digitone 2 sound pack “Drones & Depths”.

A focused collection of 82 experimental drum loops crafted specifically for Digitakt II and its new Grid/Slice workflow.
All loops are 4 bars and perfectly mapped to 64 steps, ensuring flawless alignment, smooth transitions, accurate morphing, and full cross-compatibility between every loop.

Each loop is precisely warped/quantized so the Grid mode slices kicks, snares, hats, percussion and glitches with perfect accuracy — ready for resequencing, rearranging, or deep rhythmic mutation.

With a single press of Create Random Locks, you can generate infinite variations from any loop, unlocking new ideas instantly with one button.

The rhythmic approach follows the style of Aphex Twin and Squarepusher: complex beats built on a single track, suitable for IDM, glitch, experimental electronica, and experimental drum & bass.

Includes a ready-to-use project with effects, modulations, and macro controls for expressive performance.
All samples are provided in 16-bit / 48 kHz stereo WAV, usable in any DAW but optimized for perfect behavior inside Digitakt II.

A precision-built rhythmic toolkit for avant garde, expressive, and unpredictable drums."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Exploring the 259tDiscovering the 259t Sound | Tiptop Buchla Patch with 245t, 266t, 281t & 292t

video upload by VoxModula Archives

"In this patch talk, I explore the timbral range of the Tiptop Buchla 259t Complex Oscillator, using the 245t, 266t, 281t, and 292t to build a dynamic, evolving modular voice.

The session is fully improvised and recorded live — a look into the interaction between control voltages, random modulation, and the organic response of the Buchla 200-inspired system.

🎛️ Modules used:
• Tiptop Buchla 259t Complex Oscillator
• Tiptop Buchla 245t Sequential Voltage Source
• Tiptop Buchla 266t Source of Uncertainty
• Tiptop Buchla 281t Quad Function Generator
• Tiptop Buchla 292t Quad Lopass Gate"

Happy 10th Birthday HC-TT

video upload by

"The first HC-TT from ‪@landscape...‬ shipped 10 years ago today. It's such a cool little device. I remember seeing one of the early models at Knobcon in 2017. Unfortunately they were out of stock but I finally got one in 2023."

Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/musicalmiscellany

DIY Solar Noise Synth

video upload by Musical Miscellany

"Inspired by one of ‪@zurowetz‬ videos, I decided to make a simple DIY noise synth from a solar garden statue. I added an audio transformer to boost the signal and strip out the DC offset but it's a super easy build. You just need a jack, an audio transformer, a little bit of wire, and an animal statue.

See the original video here:


video upload by zurowetz

"the easiest synth you can make! have fun!😜👍🤘 #synth #diy #maker"

High on Modulation: Programming Classic 80s Brass Sounds, Synthesis as a Folk Art, and More

video upload by Keith Crosley

"Let's get inspired by vintage VHS synth nerdery and dig into some modulation mayhem! I accidentally make a reaction video to a wonderfully unhinged 80s Steve Porcaro synth-programming tape, explain Korg multi/poly modulation (hey there @robst247 ), and put some of Steve's ideas into action with a classic Toto-style “Africa” brass with Arturia Pure LoFi. I also talk about how I think about synthesizer programming, answer the question, “What is synthesis?” and talk about synth programming as a folk art. So grab a Coke (or other stimulant of choice) and join me for a MODULATION-A-GO-GO episode of your sniff favorite talky synthesizer content show!"

You can find wavetables and additional resources by Keith Crosley available at https://www.wavetables.lol.

Steve Porcaro videos:

Steve Porcaro - Star Licks Instructional Video [COMPLETE] [60FPS]

video upload by boomer

"This is the complete Steve Porcaro star licks instructional video. I bought this tape from japan (hence the subtitles) and ripped it myself, so its as good quality as i could get it. Because it's from japan, it's technically called "SUPER TECHNICAL APPROACH," but its the same thing as star licks."

porcaro synthesize analog brass

video upload by AlainRaes67

"on ob expander using a spare envelope generator to modulate the pitch of the oscillators with fast attack to simulate brass patches or what he calls achieving 'blip'"

MultiWAVE Flying Solo! | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Reklaw opens a portal into the New Universe from the Old... but can't breach enough to use the entire system and is forced to just use MultiWAVE without the PoliMATHS and QXGs."

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/modules...

Play Anything! USB Power synths and pedals from a thumb-sized connector.

video upload by myVolts

"Luke Brennan, MD at myVolts giving a demonstration of our new Step Up USB-C power adapters, now in 12V-, 6V+, 6V- and 5V+.

12V- 3A will power a Quad Cortex, or larger Roland synths, like the one being help up in the thumbnail.

With a background in power adapters, myVolts have developed a range of solutions so you can power your synths, pedals, AV gear and more with USB. You can even power items that were previously powered by batteries.

The Silent Alchemist is an Isolated USB power hub, that allow you to do that without the buzz and humm usually associated with USB power.

In this video, he talks of how Step Up, a USB-C solution. With our 'Power My Gear' free webtool, you can plan out your USB power setup easily.

Silent Alchemist here: https://myvolts.com/silentalchemist
Step Up USB-C to DC here: https://myvolts.com/StepUpPower

Power My Gear tool here: https://myvolts.com/powermygear/"

CRUMAR BURN 2025 Rotary Speaker Pedal ft CRUMAR SORRENTO

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Deep dive demo and review of the new CRUMAR BURN 2025 effects pedal, aiming to emulate the sound of the LESLIE SPEAKER with its spinning speakers and unique tone. I will play and demo it using the CRUMAR SORRENTO ORGAN."

Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK: https://woodypianoshack.com

ELZ_1 play V2 + CyDrums | Stegonaute Live Composition

video upload by SONICWARE and Stegonaute

"Live Composition in the Studio with the Sonicware ELZ_1 play V2 and CyDrums.

In this video, I’m in the studio composing and performing a new track using the Sonicware ELZ_1 play V2 alongside the CyDrums drum machine.
I chose not to synchronize the two machines via MIDI to keep a sense of freedom, tension, and natural drift in the performance, letting the track breathe and evolve on its own.

On the ELZ_1 play V2, I’m working with one of my favorite engines: 8BIT WAVEMEM SYNTH, the 8bit Wave memory. I love how this engine can shape the track through its evolving waveforms, shifting character depending on timing and modulation. I'm using the internal effect session with a ping pong stereo delay and a shimmer reverb. The arpeggiator is running in random mode, loosely aligned with the tempo of the CyDrums. I love to mute and unmute elements on the dum machine to let the track evolve.

Stegonaute

ELZ_1 play V2 | Portable Synthesizer with Looper
https://sonicware.jp/pages/elz_1-play

CyDrums | Expressive Drum Synthesizer
https://sonicware.jp/pages/cydrums"

ELZ_1 play V2 x Stegonaute #3

video upload by SONICWARE

"Wind-guided improvisation 🍁

Random Arpeggios with the ELZ_1 play V2

I don’t know if Autumn colours would affect me as much if I knew they lasted forever, or is it their fleeting nature that makes them so beautiful ?

https://sonicware.jp/pages/elz_1-play"