The Alan R Pearlman Foundation's Year in Review

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"From a Compilation to a Concert Celebration, our year celebrating our namesake's Centenary has been amazing! Share our journey!

Music by Lisa Bella Donna & Shawn Johnson

Purchase Soul of the Machine at https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.bandc...

2025 Sponsors:
Korg, Cherry Audio, Moog Music, Manny Fernandez, Tom Rhea, Rosen Sound

2025 Partners:
Bell Tone Synth Works, CMS, CatSynth TV, EMEAP/MMT, Eric Crawley/Dan Gilbert, Interage MediaWorks, Knobcon, Korg, Anthony Marinelli Music, Antonus, Mashina Bristronica, NAMM Museum of Making Music, Vito Nandi, New England Synth Fest, Projekt Records, Steve Roach, Round & Wound, the SynthCave, SynthCube, Synthtopia, Synthetic Dreamscapes, The Record Co. (TRC), Sharon Wasko Designs

Thank you to all of our donors, volunteers, interns, friends and partners including (but not limited to) Alex Ball, Antonus, David Baron, Lisa Bella Donna, Chris Cardone, Jon Carin, Alison Cassidy, Nick Carlisle, Phil & Linda Cirocco, Mike Cushing, Tom Cusimano, Eric Crawley, Stephen DeJesus, Rich Formidoni, John Foxx, Dan Gilbert, Patrick Gleason, Herbie Hancock, Martin Gore, Rupert Greenall, Ryan Hawkins, Mary Lock, Mark Marshall, Machina Bristronica, David Mash, Steve McQuarry, Bill T. Miller, LaMar Mitchell, Chris Meyer, NE Synth Festival, Nicola Joss, Ruperto Ifil, Brian Kehew, Anthony Marinelli, Tom Piggot,TRC (The Record Co). EMEAPP/MMT, Mary Lock, David Mash, Matrix Synth, Michelle Moog-Koussa, Tony Norton, Jim Michmerhuizen, Mike Metlay, C. Carl Peters, Rob Puricelli, ProSynth Network, Drew Raison, Steve Roach, Sam Rosenthal, Drew Schlesinger, Don Slepian, Steve Smith, SynthTopia, the NAMM Museum, the MiDI Association, Real World Studios, Gerson Rosenbloom, Collin Russell, James Thirlwell, Pete Townshend, the Townshend Studio, and Andrew Ward"

ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends

video upload by thenoiztemple

"ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends - for more noiz: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/as...

website: http://manipulate.net

This is a series of live noiz and video noiz performances. A continuation of improvisational noiz sessions during the persistence of The Human Plague and now war.

#isolation #electronicmusic #synthesizer #blackambient #drone #noiz #noisemusic #percussion #spike #ukraine #war #standwithukraine"

Delphium cover on RX5 and TX802

video upload by Collector Current

"In this video I show you how I made a cover of the Aphex Twin song 'Delphium' from the album Selected Ambient Works 85-92.

Just like with my cover of 'Aegispolis', I used the Yamaha RX5 with custom samples loaded on an RX5USB board, and a Yamaha TX802 sequenced by the Roland MSQ-700.

Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"

Waldorf Music M TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor by synth_nyc (firmware v1.11)

via synth_nyc:

"I have updated my Waldorf Music M bidirectional TouchOSC editor for M firmware v1.11, please find here some screenshots highlighting the changes:

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW v1.11):
- 2 Editor Pages per M Part (total of 8 Pages for the 4 M Parts)
- 1 Editor Page for M Multi
- 1 Editor Page for M Global
- All Single (Program) (258 x4 = 1032, for each of the 4 Parts) parameters implemented in the editor. Program parameters are bidirectional using SYSEX
- All Multi parameters (130) parameters implemented in the editor. Multi parameters are bidirectional using SYSEX
- Most Global parameters (65) have been implemented. Global parameters are unidirectional using SYSEX
- Automatically imports M current Single / Multi bank / program numbers (3 parameters) when the editor is started using SYSEX
- MIDI Channel selection slider
- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons
- Buffer Request, Buffer Init, Buffer Write and Program Write buttons using SYSEX
- Multi (Arrangement) change buttons using SYSEX
- Multi (Arrangement) Buffer Request, Multi (Arrangement) Write buttons using SYSEX
- Single (Program) Part 1, 2, 3 and 4 Request (in Multi editing) using SYSEX
- Part 1, 2, 3 and 4 to Single (Program) Write buttons (in Multi editing) using SYSEX
- Automatically switches M to Single or Multi for operations described above

FEATURE REQUESTS / BUG FIXES:
- Go to the video Description on Vimeo"

Mindfulness and Meditation For the End Times by Benefaktor

"Sean Drinkwater performs on the Korg Opsix SE synthesizer! Relax, it will all be over soon.

released December 30, 2025"

This one is in via supporting member, Loscha who had the following to say:

"My friend Sean Drinkwater (of the band Freezepop) has a new album out on Bandcamp.

It's a made on one symth album, the Korg OpSix, the super Dx7 for these modern times.

One hour of name-your-price peaceful ambience."

https://benefaktor.bandcamp.com/...

Cherry Audio Mercury-8: The legendary Jupiter 8 reimagined!

video upload by CatSynth TV

Join us for a detailed demo and tutorial for Cherry Audio's new Mercury-8, a recreation of the legendary Roland Jupiter 8 polyphonic analog synthesizer. We will go over its features, both vintage and new, and play through a few of the factory presets.

To find out more about Mercury-8, please visit https://cherryaudio.com/products/merc...

00:00 Introduction
00:25 History
01:30 Overview
02:01 Oscillator section
14:02 Filter section
21:57 Mod matrix
28:57 Assign modes
34:44 Drift
36:29 Multiple layers (Dual and Split modes)
40:36 Effects
48:15 Arpeggiator
52:00 Sequencer
58:43 Factory presets
67:45 Conclusion
_________
Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.
Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

ESK - Improvisation 10

video upload by Metunar

"Jam with an Erica Synths Steampipe and a Mellotron Micro through a modified Roland VG-8 effect.
Direct recording with soft mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

Hexdrums and friends

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Noodle the second. Hexdrums plus effects. The routing here has BD1 going to Gallows for a little dirt and reverb; BD2 going to the Boss DM-2w; the machine voice 3 to the Zen delay; and everything else to the Xeno filth machine. A six-minute drum machine solo is a challenge. You're essentially making an 'accompaniment' instrument take the lead.

Here I again use the mute/unmute to create variations. That's reasonably easy on machine with ten voices. I've often thought that four voices is plenty for me. So is ten voices with mutes better than two patterns with four voices; or four voices one pattern and parameter locks? Is one more efficient than another? Is there any way to quantify such things? Just for laughs I asked Grok this exact question. Predictably (just like any forum) it started with "It really depends...". Later it said that: "In the drum machine world, parameter locks (p-locks) on a single pattern are generally considered far more powerful and creative than having multiple patterns or more voices." Hmmm. maybe. P-locks might allow more voice variation on a single pattern but then you have to program that in. With multiple voice and muting you can create multiple 'scenes'. Of course AI isn't going to tell you anything profound, it's just scraping forums.

What really strikes me with Hexdrums is that it hits hard. It's easy to get a very solid bass drum in all sorts of flavors. Why can't cheap drum machines do that? Ah, so many questions...

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

FUNKY.EXE – Live House Set with Eurorack! 🎛️

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"This was my set for CLOWNFEST 15 (4- day online music fetival).

You can find the full show here with over 100 talented electronic musicians from around the world: / @pierrottheacidclown8570

(For anyone wondering WHERE THE HECK I'VE BEEN, 🤔 Sorry for the lack of content lately,
I've been super deep into developing a custom TRACKER DAW for desktop. 😲 )

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!! ---
▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters"

Spectral Oscillators Toolkit Vol. 3 - Evolving Looping Oscillators for Cinematic Sound Design

"Available here now for €19.99 instead of €45 until January 20 2026: https://oceanswift.net/product/spectral-oscillators-toolkit-vol3/

Ocean Swift Synthesis has released Spectral Oscillators Toolkit Vol. 3, continuing its “loop-as-oscillator” approach with a newly curated batch of seamless, production-ready oscillator materials designed for modern sound design workflows. The collection includes sample oscillators, tuned tonal beds, drifting textures, and evolving drones intended to function as a playable synthesis foundation—reliable starting points that invite modulation, layering, and deep processing.

Like the previous volumes, every file is built to drop directly into samplers, sample-based synth engines, granular tools, and modular systems, making the toolkit a practical source of dependable oscillator material for both experimental and production contexts.

What’s New in Vol. 3
Vol. 3 distinguishes itself through both its source material and its sense of motion. The pack was assembled from a broad range of new recordings and sampling sessions drawn from Ocean Swift’s synth preset development, hardware sessions, and sound design workflows. These sources were then refined using updated looping, curation, and motion-focused techniques- aimed at delivering more micro-events, subtle tonal details, and evolving character, while staying clean and controlled.

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Do These 5 Things to Improve Your VCV Rack Patches in 2026

video upload by Omri Cohen

Introduction - 00:00
Start with intention - 00:32
Think in systems - 02:18
Go deep on fewer modules - 03:30
Practice vs Music - 04:51
Learn when to stop - 07:34

"Check out my Modular Cookbook:
US: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/catalo...
UK: https://www.signalsounds.com/search.p...
EU: https:/schneidersladen.de/en/search?...

Online courses about Modular Synthesis - https://bit.ly/learnmodular

Additional resources: https://www.patreon.com/omricohen"

Mother Lode Synth Meetup #3 Jan 18 12-4 at Elvis Rhythm& Blues in Sutter creek

This one is in via Brian Comnes.

"Jan 18 12-4 at Elvis Rhythm& Blues, 78 Main Street, in Sutter creek

Asking $5-$10 voluntary donation to support the venue"

Melodic Techno for SynthMaster 3 by NatLife Sounds | Official Soundset

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Product Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/mel...
(0:15 - 0:50): Feel what real Melodic Techno sounds like!

Note: More than 30 sounds from this 50-preset library were used to create these demos. What you hear is what you get!

Tired of fighting with SynthMaster 3's complex interface? NatLife Sounds brings you the ultimate solution: the Official Melodic Techno Soundset for SynthMaster 3!

This bank features 50 professional, club-ready patches meticulously crafted to deliver the driving energy and deep emotion of modern Melodic Techno. Forget endless tweaking – these sounds are designed to inspire and make your tracks instantly stand out.

In this video, hear the raw power of our new soundset for SM3:

Punchy Basslines: The foundation of any killer Melodic Techno track.
Driving Leads: Hooks that will stay in your listener's head.
Atmospheric Pads: Deep and evolving textures for emotional breakdowns.
Crisp Plucks & FX: The details that bring your production to life.

Why choose NatLife's Melodic Techno for SynthMaster 3?

Official Quality: Approved by KV331 Audio, ensuring seamless integration and top-tier sound.

Expertly Designed: Created by NatLife, a trusted name in sound design, known for impactful and inspiring presets.

Instant Inspiration: Spend less time on sound design and more time making music with ready-to-use patches.

Tracklist / ID Demo:
00:00 - NatLife - ID 1 (Melodic Techno Energy)
01:37 - NatLife - ID 2 (Deep & Atmospheric)
03:37 - NatLife - ID 3 (Driving Peak Time)"

The Most Flexible Performance Mixer Setup

video upload by EZBOT

"This setup I am about to show you, uses the Octatrack's full potential, possibly beyond what the developers even intended.

Download my Octatrack Performance Templates here: https://ko-fi.com/s/c71520e99c and here / ezbot

PERFORMANCE OVERLAY MAGNETS: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop?...

I love to teach! Step up your game with 1 on 1 lessons: https://www.ezbot.live/"

Dave Smith Instruments Mopho SE Analog Leads Bass FX Synthesizer Rik Marston

video upload by Rik Marston Official

"Dave Smith Instruments - Mopho SE - Analog Leads Bass FX"
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
*Watch in HD!* *NO Talking!* *Turn it up!*
My Etsy store: AhnyxianSoundDesign
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou...

Patching @ 3am - End of Year House Party!!

video upload by justin3am

"In this episode we have performances from a number of my LA Synth Club Friends, starting at 2pm PST.

2:00 PM ???
2:30 PM Edmund Cosico
3:00 PM Just Jeff
3:30 PM Dusty Magroovy ‪@74tour‬ https://www.instagram.com/dusty.magroovy/
4:00 PM ‪@moodofspace‬ https://moodofspace.bandcamp.com/music
4:30 PM DMXWELL https://linktr.ee/DMAXWL
5:00 PM ‪@Marc_Laidlaw‬ https://linktr.ee/marclaidlaw
5:30 PM MyGhettoRomance https://myghettoromance.bandcamp.com/
6:00 PM Blanket Forts https://blanketforts.bandcamp.com/
6:30 PM ‪@EricBeam1313‬ https://ericbeam.com
7:00 PM Seachael
7:30 PM Plug
8:00 PM Zendeer https://www.instagram.com/jcarter_zendeer/ https://soundcloud.com/zendeer
8:30 PM ‪@bbartokk‬ https://bbartokk.com
9:00 PM ‪@HumongousFrog‬ https://hfrog.bandcamp.com
9:30 PM ‪@hansilamusic‬ https://hansila.bandcamp.com"

PlantsSystem - Official Short Playlist 3

video uploads by plantssystem

Playlist:

1. PlantsSystem-ShelteringSky #ryuichisakamoto #covers #prophet5 #plantssystem #shelteringsky
2. PlantsSystem-DelikRealtime #plantssystem #livemusic #prophet5 #synth #techno
3. PlantsSystem-RedSkarf #plantssystem #prophet5 #electronicmusic #synth #techno
4. PlantsSystem-ChaosSync #plantssystem #prophet5 #duos #electronicmusic #synthesizer #techno
5. PlantsSystem-QuantumCircuits #plantssystem #electronicmusic #synth #prophet5 #techno #quantum
6. PlantsSystem-MindCubic #plantssystem #electronicmusic #synth #prophet5 #techno #ipad #polysequencer
7. PlantsSystem-Ignition #plantssystem #electronicmusic #synth #prophet5 #techno #ipad #polysequencer
8. PlantsSystem-November #plantssystem #electronicmusic #synth #prophet5 #ipad #polysequencer #techno
9. PlantsSystem-Vaiolation #akiramitake #reedit #plantssystem #mpc2000 #prophet5 #sampling

Zaturn Zero: Draw Waves V2

video upload by gotharman

"In the forthcoming Zaturn Zero update, it will be possible to design Draw Waves by turning knobs!
These Draw Waves can have up to 8 segments.
In this video, I will show the Draw Waves used as an LFO which controls the filter cutoff of VCF7, used as a sequencer, and used with the Draw Wave Oscillators.

Some time stamps:
0:00 Draw Wave LFO modulating the filter cutoff of VCF7
7:50 Draw Wave As Sequencer
11:45 Draw Wave Oscillator

www.gotharman.dk"

GR-MEGA....

video upload by HanzVolt

"A trip down the MEGA rabbit hole....."

YAMAHA MODX M Sound Demo pt3 (M6 M7 M8)

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"YAMAHA MODX M demo showcasing the best of sound live sets. Applies also to YAMAHA MONTAGE M, MODX M6, MODX M7 and MODX M8. Playing many of the sounds, piano, FM-X and AN-X."

Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

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

All parts here