Modern Synth Sound Design on the 3rd Wave with Sam Gutman | NAMM 2026

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"What does deep sound design look like when it's shaped by years on stages with Ms. Lauryn Hill, The Fugees, and YG Marley? ‪@SamGutman‬ brought that perspective to our booth at NAMM 2026, and the result is a masterclass in what the 3rd Wave can really do.

In this session, Sam digs into the full range of the 3rd Wave's synthesis engine: PPG wavetables, modern wavetables, virtual-analog, linear FM, and sampling. Through the eyes and ears of a working musician, Sam shows how these tools come together in real musical contexts, from lush layered pads to sounds that complex arpeggiators.

Along the way, Sam showcases custom patches he built for the 3rd Wave 24K keyboard, demonstrates complex multi-part layering, and shares the creative thinking behind his sound design choices. Whether you're a seasoned synth programmer or just getting curious about what wavetable synthesis can do, there's something here for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:04 What is Wavetable Synthesis?
04:27 Classic PPG Wavetables
05:57 Modern Wavetables
08:15 Analog Subtractive Synthesis
10:35 Subtractive Filters
10:55 Additive Synthesis
11:40 FM Synthesis
13:15 Sampling
14:54 Layering
18:10 Bob Coover on Binaural Sound
20:12 Bob Coover's Summary"

Cory Henry Walks Up While Performing at NAMM 😳🔥

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"Final day at NAMM — and the energy is still unreal 🔥🎹⚡🎶

I can't really believe what happened there, as I was checking out the Leviasynth at https://www.ashunsoundmachines.com booth, Corey Henry rolls up on me with his camera ... while I was playing 🤯😅 I then have one of the coolest NAMM hangouts with Cory and my friend Matthew Whitaker, who BTW won a Grammy like the day after 🤯🤯🤯😍😍😍 Congratulations ‪@MatthewWhitakerOfficial‬ what an achievement ❤️🎹 ‪@CoryHenry‬ has a few of those 🙌

From there, everything happened — running into the legend Jonathan 'Sugarfoot' Moffett (Michael Jackson’s lifetime live drummer), Visiting Roland, Yamaha, Moog, testing odd synths, and discovering one of the most hilarious instruments of the show: the fully real, California-built Banana Synthesizer.
Finally I get to watch Justin Lee Shultz live, jamming with Matthew, and getting a selfie with both of them!"

Korg phase8 | NAMM 2026 | KUCR

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"Chris Sanders of KORG shows us the new phase 8! The phase 8 is 'an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer that merges the sonic richness of the physical world with precise electronic control... Acoustic Synthesis uses physically vibrating bodies to generate sound, enhanced with the electronic control you’d expect from a synthesizer.'

Basically, you can place household items onto the synthesizer to manipulate sound and frequencies. Really innovative and new instrument!"

Kurzweil NAMM 2026 - Artist Kash Iyengar Tech Demo - Part 1

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"From the 2026 NAMM show floor, Kurzweil artist Kash Iyengar demonstrates how to use the flexibility of V.A.S.T. to emulate classic synthesizer signal paths, turning a simple, single layer into a gorgeous ambient texture using the K2061 V.A.S.T. Synthesizer."

Roland Juno-60 patch.

ARP Foundation NAMM & Buchla & Friends Pics

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation newsletter:

"Our West Coast Whirlwind!

Still feeling the synthesizer love from last month’s California visit to NAMM / Buchla & Friends!

At NAMM:

Anthony Marinelli visited our booth
The Blue Meanie was at our booth for a whole day!

ARP 2600: Drew Schlesinger demonstrated patches using the 2600 software included in the Korg Collection VST 6. 2 Lucky folks won a signed CD and poster from Martin Gore

And Congratulations to Violet Burns who won the Korg Collection 6!

Then it was off to Buchla & Friends – January’s biggest two-day collection of hands-on synths on the West Coast!

Remember: The Most Creative Part of an ARP synthesizer is You!

NAMM 2026 would not have been possible without the help of the following people and companies:

Thank you to Korg, Inc for the Korg Collection Giveaway and helping us make NAMM possible.

Thank you to Sean Weizmann of Arturia for the midi controller

Thank you to Beyer Dynamics for the headphones

Thank you to Ryan Hawkins of Hawkins Restorations for use of his Blue Meanie, Tonus 2600, OMNI and Odyssey, and for being the best Booth volunteer along with his assistant Miles.

Thank you to Julie Lewis for volunteering at the booth and for her donation last year of a rare ARP Soloist that was owned and played wonderful late husband synth legend Don Lewis.

Thank you to our Board Member and booth volunteer Stephen DeJesus for selfless assistance at both NAMM and Buchla & Friends.

Thank you also to Chris Cardone, Joe Castronovo, Tom Cusimano, Deanna DelVino, Rich Formidoni, Martin Gore, Andy Joyce, Brian Kehew, Ruperto Ifil, Mary Lock, Anthony Marinelli, Mark Marshall, Mike Metlay, LaMar Mitchell, Tony Notron, Drew Schlesinger, James Terris and Brianna Tortino,

View our West Coast photo dump!"



Pictured:

Top: The great Stevie Wonder w/ ARP Foundation's Dina Pearlman-Ifil.

Middle: "Richard Devine giving the Blue Meanie a run for its money." Check out the video here.

Bottom: ?! :)

Perfect Circuit post-NAMM 2026

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NAMM 2026 SUPERVLOG: Episode 1

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"In this video, I take you straight into the heart of NAMM 2026 for Day 1 — walking the floor, meeting incredible people, checking out wild instruments, and jumping into completely improvised musical moments. From boutique synth builders to legendary brands, this is a raw, real, behind-the-scenes look at what NAMM actually feels like when you’re inside it.

You’ll see spontaneous jams, unrehearsed performances, gear discoveries, and some genuinely mind-blowing tech — including intelligent music-learning systems that literally watch your hands and teach you in real time. This isn’t a polished showroom tour; it’s the honest, slightly chaotic, very human NAMM experience.

What I cover in this video:

Entering NAMM 2026 and exploring the show floor
Discovering unique and boutique synthesizers
Meeting synth designers, musicians, and creators
Spontaneous conversations and gear reactions
Live improvised music at the Studiologic booth
Hands-on demos with next-gen music education tech
AI-assisted piano learning that tracks fingers and technique
Games, performance tools, and creative experiments
The energy, noise, inspiration, and madness of NAMM

If you love synths, music tech, performance, and the creative side of music-making, this one’s for you.

🔥 Visit my Doctor Mix website for sound packs, courses, merch & more 👉 https://doctormix.com"

NAMM 2026 for Keyboard Players - The Best New Gear Revealed

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"Join me for a keyboard walk-around at NAMM 2026, where I explore some of the most interesting new keyboards, synthesizers, and music technology on the show floor.

In this video, I take a closer look at standout instruments from Spectrasonics, Kurzweil, Expressive E, Nord, Moog, Korg, Mellotron, and more—highlighting what makes each one unique and why keyboard players should care.

Whether you’re a pianist, synth player, composer, or producer, NAMM is where the future of music gear takes shape, and this walk-around gives you a firsthand look at what’s coming next.

#namm2026 #nammshow #namm

📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Viscount
01:26 Hammond organs
02:46 Kawai
03:20 Kurzweil SP8
04:51 Nord Electro 7
06:16 Expressive-E Osmose
06:54 Mellotron
07:13 ARP Foundation
07:42 Moog
07:56 Roland
08:12 Yamaha
08:41 VMU Sonics
09:53 ASM Leviasynth
10:56 Casio Dimension Shifter
11:44 Black Panther Keyboard Stands
12:19 Spectrasonics
12:43 Acoustic pianos
13:05 Demon Box - Eternal Research
13:32 Anukari 3D Physics Synthesizer
13:59 Pocket Scion
14:15 Stylophone Theremin
14:36 Korg Phase 8
15:14 Conclusion"

Kurzweil SP8 and K2061 | NAMM 2026 | KUCR

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"Kurzweill states, 'SP8 Stage Keyboard delivers Kurzweil’s legendary performance DNA in a powerful, streamlined instrument built for the modern stage. Built on Kurzweil’s legendary V.A.S.T. engine, the SP8 combines authentic acoustic realism, deep synthesis, and intuitive hands-on control—giving you everything you need to command the moment.'
The Kurzweil K2061 synthesizer workstation builds on the K2000 legacy, and brings Kurzweil’s most advanced K20 series keyboard to date."

#NAMM 2026: Chordcat - this cat can elevate your chord progressions

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"We get a tour of the Chordcat. In addition to featuring "cat" in its name, this eight-track groovebox has a large library of chord progressions, and the ability to predict/suggest follow-on chords to your current harmony in a palette from which the composer can then choose. It has built-in sounds as well as the ability to export MIDI to DAWs and other software for further development of compositions.

To find out more, please visit https://alphatheta.com/en/product/pro...


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145 Sound Presets + 16 drum kits
Designed for a wide range of genres, you can spark fresh ideas during the creative process by switching between 145 sound presets and 16 drum kits.
Tune your sound presets however you like them using the low-pass filter and amp envelope. These parameters can be automated for each pattern, allowing you to dynamically change the tone as well as the chord progression. This allows you to create lively phrases.

Easily make unique chord progressions

Chord Cruiser Mode
Generate up to 110,000 chord combinations that you can use to create your own progressions.
Put the groovebox in Chord Cruiser mode, and an exclusive algorithm selects and suggests multiple musically compatible chords from its database. You can listen to these chords and assign your favorite to a keyboard, triggering the next suggestion automatically.
With this intuitive workflow at your fingertips, you can enjoy a simple process to create original tracks.

Versatile arrangement features and intuitive instrument control

3 built-in effects
Manipulate 3 built-in effects intuitively using the XY pad:
Arpeggiator: Creates melodies from chords.
Delay: Adds depth to sounds and spatial dimension to your music.
Ducker: Adds dynamics and emphasis, creating a sense of movement in your tracks.

Running Direction Feature
Change the playback direction of 4×4 step-sequenced patterns by pressing a single button.
Choose from 4 options — right, down, clockwise, and counterclockwise — to discover new phrases and rhythms. This feature unlocks new ideas, so you can create innovative chord progressions or explore rhythms across different genres.

Key and scale settings
When you set a key and scale on Chordcat, only the notes that belong to the selected key and scale are mapped to the keyboard.
The compatibility of chords suggested in Chord Play mode or Chord Cruiser mode and the selected key and scale are indicated by LED lights; perfect for beginners and professional musicians.

Versatile connectivity: Expand your creative horizons
It’s easy to integrate Chordcat with external synthesizers and DAW software on PC/Mac computers thanks to its MIDI OUT/THRU, MIDI IN, and USB Type-C ports.
Use Chord Play and Chord Cruiser modes to control and perform with your connected devices effortlessly.

NAMM 2026: Full UDO Audio Booth Tour - Demo and Interview

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NAMM 2026: ASM Diosynth Walkthrough and Demo - Ashun Sound Machines

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NAMM 2026: ASM Leviasynth Walkthrough

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#NAMM 2026: Anukari 3D Physics Synthesizer

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"We get a tour of the intriguing Anukari 3D physical modeling synthesizer. It is an instrument where one designs sounds by placing objects like masses, springs, microphones, and speakers in a 3D space, and using the physical interaction among the objects to generate the sound.

To find out more, please visit https://anukari.com/"

See the Anukari label below for additional posts.

NAMM 2026 day 3 - Rachel Flowers, more upstairs rooms, MIDI Assoc. panels, Lisa Bella Donna (EPIC!)

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NAMM 2026 day 3 -Upstairs rooms, Emerson Moog,, etc.

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SynthAddict NAMM 2026

NAMM 2026 day 2 - Drew’s ARP talk, PhysMod talk, Drum Circle, Leviasynth with Ken Flux

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#NAMM 2026: XStream - a new granular synthesizer from Delta Sound Labs

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"Ricky Graham from Delta Sound Labs demonstrates XStream, an evolution of their granular effects plug-in Stream into an instrument capable of a variety of granular-synthesis possibilities. Single Mode lets you turn any sound into evolving pads, textures, and atmospheres. Time and pitch are handled independently, with detailed control over grain behavior and real-time sample scrubbing. Multi Mode makes your samples playable across the keyboard. With polyphonic grain engines, velocity sensitivity, and full MIDI tracking, you can build entirely new instruments from any audio source.

To find out more, please visit https://www.deltasoundlabs.com/
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#NAMM 2026: Stylophone Voice - voice, beats and more!

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"We get a brief tour of the new Stylophone Voice, a fun instrument that packs sampling, vocal effects, beats, and more into a small orange package.

To find out more, please visit https://stylophone.com

'Meet the Stylophone VOICE, the latest edition to our Pocket Range Series. Record sounds using the Stylophone VOICE from the world around you and then bend the audio with multiple effects and turn it into music. It’s really simple to capture and play your own samples using three different voices, which you can then shape with 12 built-in effects. Create quick melodies and wild sound experiments. The VOICE makes creating music fast, fun, and completely hands-on.'
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UDO DMNO - It's bad

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"Subjective opinions within, those who do not understand subjective opinion may be excused lol

Boring NAMM 2026 Noir here again lol
DUH, it's bad ass, OBVIOUSLY, the UDO team are kings of giving us classssssy old school sounds, amazing futuristic soundscapes all while putting it inside a gorgeuos box, imagine being able to get down on something that feels as good as it looks. See people as a musician, sound isn't everything, it's playability, it's easy of use, it's also is something inspirational. The DMNO is every single one of those things. Synths have gone stale, it honestly sucks, I'm not a synth crazy person, I'm a musician who loves cool instruments, getting excited has been real hard the last few years, hence why I've been playing shows and making albums way more. Can't be stuck inside playing the same ole thing companies think is 'groundbreaking, you should be excited' UDO is the truth, and they did it again. This is truly the new Cream Dream."

NAMM 2026: Roland ZENOLOGY GX for iPad (Demo and Interview)

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