Episode 800 Is Here and the Cats Took Over the Highway!

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We celebrate our 800th episode with a delightfully weird video featuring all three cats (Luna, Sam Sam, and Big Merp), scenes from I-80 in the Bay Area, vintage broadcast clips, and of course original synthesizer based music.

Thank you all for coming with us on this wild journey, and giving us a chance to share our authentic selves with all of you. Onward!

Software synthesizers:
Rob Papen Quad II
Cherry Audio Pentaphonic and ESQ-1
Arturia Pure LoFi and Pigments
Native Instruments SuperStarSaw

Modules:
Kanawha Music & Art Filternator
Vondle Scope & analog video camera
Strymon Magneto and Starlab
Metasonix R-54 and RK5
Rossum Electro-Music Morpheus
Malekko Noisering
Circuit Abbey ADSRjr

Hardware Cameo:
Casio SK-1

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inMusic Brings 22 New Products and a Hands-on Creator Lab to NAMM 2027

Press release follows:

inMusic's NAMM 2027 experience invites creators, developers and music makers to explore fully operational products, experience live performances, and discover new possibilities for hardware customization

ANAHEIM, Calif. - November 5, 2026 - Today, inMusic Brands has announced it will bring one of its most ambitious showcases yet to the 2027 NAMM Show, presenting 22 new, fully operational and feature-complete products alongside performances, artist appearances, panels and a new hands-on experience: The inMusic Creator Lab.

THE INMUSIC CREATOR LAB
Located in Room 204 at the Anaheim Convention Center, the Creator Lab introduces another dimension to inMusic's NAMM presence. Visiting creators and developers will have the opportunity to engage directly with new products and explore what can happen when finished instruments are opened to further creativity.

"These products don't need to be modified. They're complete instruments designed to stand on their own. But for creators who want to take them somewhere new, we want to make that possible. Openness doesn't require incompleteness," said Jack O'Donnell, CEO of inMusic Brands.

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Collab 6 with @pfmdude - HWJ Night Drive (Darkwave)

video upload by SynthAddict

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'Escape from New York' Theme (Prophet-10 Rev4 + Drums) Cover - John Carpenter

video upload by PKN Synth

"Main Theme by John Carpenter in association with Alan Howarth. I had covered this a long while ago, but always intended to revisit it. This updated version is a combination of my favorite elements from each released version of the theme.
/ pknolan

A huge thank you to my friend Javier Puretz on drums.

Keyboards & Production by Paul Nolan

Filmed by Paul Nolan and Daniel McConnell
Editing and 80s graphics by PN in Davinci Resolve.

Hardware Synths used:
Sequential Prophet-10 Rev4
Ensoniq ESQ-1 (stereo bass)

Other gear used:
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Kit
Ludwig 70s Acrolite Snare
Zildjian K Cymbals
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 MIDI Controller
Fender Sunburst Strat ...(didn't show this on camera since I'm not a great player) It's playing chord layers.

Software:
Korg Arp Odyssey
Cherry Audio Quadra
NI Scarbee Rickenbacker Bass
NI Session Guitarist - Electric Mint (for chord layers)
Shreddage 3 Stratus Free (for wide strat)

If you read this far.. did you catch the hints of the Escape From L.A. theme I threw in, or the EFNY end credits outro? Let me know in the comments!"

matrix note: giving this one the Halloween label, not for the movie, but for John Carpenter, and for the mood.

MASSIVE XL

video upload by DATABROTH

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

Introducing Massive XL | Native Instruments

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Massive XL - What's new? | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Get an overview of Massive XL and explore new ways to create, shape, and perform with sound."

"Step into a synth that hits hard fast, then keeps opening up.

Massive XL builds on its iconic heritage to guide you to your own distinctive sound with grit, weight, and character.

Break out of fixed signal chains. Route oscillators, noise, filters, inserts, phase modulation, and feedback into unexpected combinations and effects. Explore hundreds of wavetables, reshape them with ten oscillator modes, and build evolving sounds with expressive modulation, open routing, and powerful effects.

Massive XL intro pricing:
Update for Massive X customers: $49
Crossgrade from Massive: $79
New customers: $99"

Press release follows:

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS UNVEILS MASSIVE XL, A NEW FLAGSHIP SYNTH DESIGNED TO HELP PRODUCERS REACH ORIGINAL SOUNDS FASTER
Building on Massive’s Iconic Sound, Massive XL Combines Deep Sound Design, Faster Workflow, A New Preset Generator, And Powerful Tools in A Reimagined Synthesizer.

BERLIN, Germany (October 27, 2026) – Native Instruments today announced Massive XL, the latest generation of its flagship synthesizer platform and successor to Massive X. Designed for producers who demand both sonic depth and creative speed, Massive XL combines the character, flexibility, and modulation power that made Massive an industry standard with a redesigned workflow that helps users move from inspiration to original sounds faster.

New tools including Preset Generator, Mutator, Morpher, and Animator make it easier to discover, shape, and personalize sounds while preserving the deep synthesis engine and open routing architecture that Massive users have relied on for years.

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ambient synth live | OP-1, Kaleidoscope, Arturia Pigments, NI Reaktor

video upload by Mamotreco

"I played some extra layers of reverberating synth ambience on the Teenage Engineering OP-1, Kaleidoscope by Vadim Minkin processed through the Teenage Engineering EP-135 Sidekick Mixer as well as additional plate reverb and tape echo emulation in Ableton Live as I was recording in. Ableton Live was playing back a composition with Arturia Pigments, NI Reaktor ensembles (Razor, Steampipe 2), GForce Software OB-X synth plugins

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Cinematic Ambient with Prophet-10, reface CS, and OP-1 field | Invisible Frost 2026-10-22 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"Cinematic ambient created with the Prophet-10, reface CS, OP-1 field, and CP-88.

On the OP-1 field, detailed glitch beats and sustained synth pad sounds are recorded in advance. The MOTHER effect is used as the master effect to add gated reverb.

On the reface CS, the oscillator is set to FM while synth pads are performed. The output is processed through the MICROCOSM with deep reverb.

The Prophet-10 is connected to the blueSky and used to perform slow-attack synth pads.

The CP-88 is processed in the DAW with reverb from Native Instruments Raum.

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How To P Funk Type Bass ‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Grandmother

video upload by Dj Puzzle

"You asked for it after 13,000 views and tons of comments here is my P Funk inspired Moog Grandmother patch. Enjoy!"

P Funk type bass Moog Grandmother
video upload by Dj Puzzle

"Working on some funk loops for my Native Instruments Funk and Disco pack. Here's a custom P Funk inspired bass patch that I made for it."

http://www.djpuzzle.com

Atmosphere 2 - Soundscaper With 384 Samples (Reaktor)

video upload by Cycles & Spots

0:00 Audio Examples
4:46 Walkthrough & Randomization

"Atmo composer for Reaktor with loops / sample masher and layering engine from Cycles & Spots. This is an instrument for Ambient / Experimental music productions / scoring. It layers three of the given 384 Wav loops that comes with it and reorders / scrambles / mashes them up , adds effects and sequences their volume levels over time. It can do all that also via the inbuilt randomizer for finished results or for fine tuning afterwards. Naturally you can build soundscapes from scratch with it, too. External sample Drag & Drop possible.

Pack Details:

1 Instrument / Ensemble For Reaktor feat.:
3 Sample Players & Mashers
384 Samples Implemented
3 Level Sequencers
1 Randomizer
1 Reverb
1 Delay
1 Mixer
1.3 GB

Available: https://www.deepdataloops.com/downloa..."

Arturia Pigments - "Ecology" Soundbank 62 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Explore new sonic horizons with the 'Ecology' sound bank for Arturia Pigments, featuring 62 meticulously crafted presets.

BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

This collection provides a diverse range of sounds, from evolving pads and atmospheric effects to lush synth textures, perfect for ambient, cinematic, and electronic music production.

Whether you're looking to create ambient soundscapes, dynamic pads, or futuristic sound design, this set delivers sounds that inspire creativity.

Key Features:

62 custom-designed presets for Arturia Pigments
Ideal for genres such as ambient, soundtrack, experimental, and electronica.

Preset Categories:

Evolving Pads: Smooth and evolving textures that add depth and movement

Soundtrack: Dramatic, atmospheric sounds perfect for film scoring and sound design

Ambient SFX: Creative sound effects that enhance your compositions with subtle details

Atmospheres: Ethereal and expansive sounds to fill your sonic space

Created by Alexander Kav."

New Maschine 3.7 update and Expansions | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Maschine is alive and evolving. The latest update packs in a host of fresh features. To celebrate, we’re launching three special Expansions, including Thirty – a Native Instruments 30th birthday addition.

Check it out: https://www.native-instruments.com/pa...

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:30 New Paris Heat Expansion
00:55 Generate tab
02:45 Melody generation
04:21 Chord generation
05:43 Variation tab
07:33 New Rage Circuit Expansion
07:56 Euclidean generation
10:12 New Thirty Expansion
10:29 Note probability
11:53 Probability lock
12:25 Free update
12:47 Outro"

Update: press release follows:

A MAJOR UPDATE FOR MASCHINE 3

Maschine 3 is Native Instruments' beat-making and music production software, usable on its own or with Maschine hardware. It's built to keep musical ideas flowing at every step, letting producers lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or their own sounds, solo or inside a DAW. Maschine 3.7 adds a set of creative sequencing tools designed to get producers out of a blank grid and into a groove faster than ever.

Key Update Features

RANDOM NOTE GENERATOR: Let Maschine write the notes. Set the odds and start from an idea instead of an empty grid.

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HWJ WC - LOTR Inspired (WIP)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Ran out of time so it's fun but incomplete."

Native Instruments FM8.plus Enhancement Project

via musica.studio

MORPH ROTATE
Map any MIDI CC to sweep a circle through all four morph timbres. Ride the whole morph square from a mod wheel.

ARP MIDI OUT
The built-in arpeggiator can finally drive other instruments. Probably FM8's most requested missing feature.

TEMPO OVERRIDE
Unshackle the arpeggiator from the DAW tempo and run it at its own.

GAIN +10 DB
Extra output gain, for patches that never quite got loud enough.

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TableMorph - Experimental Wavetable Synth (Reaktor)

video upload by Cycles & Spots

00:00 Presets
22:27 Walkthrough

"Cycles & Spots created and experimental digital , bright sounding wavetable synthesizer, useful in many genres. It can sound harsh to soft, melodic to disharmonic & produces melodies to soundscapes. It's based on creating rhythm from loops and sound from 2 mixable oscillators each with its own sequencer and lots of modulation options. 127 loops for the rhythmic are included (Drag & Drop possible) and the synth comes with 50 presets.

Pack Details:

1 Instrument / Ensemble For Reaktor feat:
Synced Sample Player With 127 Loops
Envelope Follower (Amplitude)
2 Wavetable Oscillators
2 Sequencers
2 Saturators
Tremolo
Reverb

Available: https://www.deepdataloops.com/?post_t..."

Introducing Electric Neon Deluxe – pop and EDM guitar | Native Instruments

video uploads by Native Instruments

Playlist:
1. Introducing Electric Neon Deluxe – pop and EDM guitar | Native Instruments
2. Electric Neon Deluxe walkthrough | Native Instruments

"Electric Neon Deluxe builds on the Essentials version to bring more high-impact guitar energy to future hits. From rhythmic pulses that fire up the dancefloor to glossy leads that lift the chorus, it’s perfect for producers who want instant vibe without getting weighed down. Every sound slots cleanly into your mix – no endless tweaking, just polished and punchy parts ready for your next anthem.

Discover Session Guitarist – Electric Neon Deluxe: https://www.native-instruments.com/pr..."

SuperStarSaw: Far beyond conventional supersaws!

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present SuperStarSaws, a new instrument from Native Instruments and A. G. Cook that expands on the concept of supersaws. It has two supersaw oscillators, or swarms, where the individual sawtooth partials can be spread both in frequency and space beyond the traditional detuning associated with supersaws to create dynamic swarms of sound, strange arpeggios, and more. The graphic morpher in the center allows one to quickly and smoothly change parameters between saved settings.

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content."

Patreon: / catsynth | https://shop.catsynth.com | https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

00:00 Introduction
00:21 What are "supersaws"?
00:49 Overview of the SuperStarSaw interface
02:11 A few factory presets
03:39 Swarm oscillator deep dive
09:38 The morpher
11:49 Filter, amp, and amplitude envelope
16:10 Effects
19:31 Modulation options
22:45 Randomization with the dice controls
24:34 More factory presets
29:25 Conclusion

Photo credits:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi..."

"Evolving Solitude" – Live Hardware Synth Performance | Hydrasynth Deluxe, Summit, Reaktor 6, Bitwig

video upload by Paweł Spychała

"'Evolving Solitude' is an original live hardware synthesizer performance featuring the Hydrasynth Deluxe, Novation Summit, Reaktor 6, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2, and Bitwig Studio.

Recorded completely live Sit back, put on a pair of good headphones, and dive into the sound.
Gear & Software Used in this Video:
Synthesizers: ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe Multi, Novation Summit Multi
MIDI Controller: Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2
Software & Plugins: Native Instruments Reaktor 6- rythm track
DAW: Bitwig Studio (Live Recording & Sequencing)"

Time and Destiny | Deep Atmospheric Ambient Live Performance (Hydrasynth, Summit, Pigments)

video upload by Paweł Spychała

"'Time and Destiny' is a live ambient performance recorded using the Hydrasynth Deluxe, Novation Summit, Arturia Pigments, and Bitwig Studio.

Sit back, put on your headphones, and dive into a journey through atmospheric soundscapes, evolving pads, and deep textures. Everything was performed and recorded live.

Gear & Software Used:
ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe
Novation Summit
Arturia Pigments
Bitwig Studio (DAW)
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS ‌KOMPLETE KONTROL S 61 MK II

#ambientmusic #livesynth #hydrasynth #novationsummit #arturiapigments #bitwig #dawless #synthjam #electronicmusic #relaxingmusic"

Undone

video upload by MIDERA

"Well, this is something I wrote. I'll never listen to it again, was just trying something different.

Check out my website: https://www.midera-artist.com/
Support me by checking out or buying my music: https://midera.bandcamp.com/album/sta...

Instruments used:
Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2 (Sequencing, drums)
Access Virus TI (Drum FX)
Oberheim Xpander (plucked sounds)
Moog Minimoog (bass at intro)
Roland SH-101 (Bass)
Roland JD-990 (Strings)

NI RAUM for reverb"