Meng Qi's Live Performance at TAM Club VI, Linz, Austria: Every Performance Has No Turning Back

video upload by 合成少数派 Synthesis Minority

"This is a record of my performance at the TAM Club VI event held at Stadtwerkstatt in Linz, Austria, on May 14, 2025. Linz is a city that attaches great importance to electronic art, having hosted the Linz Electronic Arts Festival since 1979. This May performance will also be included in Linz's database. I didn’t want to leave anything subpar behind. During the performance, I used the first prototype of Skies, as well as Mannequins' Just Friends and Silhouette. The sound in the venue was unexpectedly wonderful, so that I couldn't help laughing several times during the performance... I recently received the recording of this performance and would like to share it with everyone."

Molten Music Monthly July 2025

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"It's been ten years since I first heaved a Molten Music Monthly into the world. I've done it every month since and through thick and thin there's nothing I enjoy more. The summer is always a bit slow but I've pulled together some nice bits and bobs to mull over while applying sun cream or hiding in our synth caves.

This Monthly is sponsored by DF Audio who make fabulous modular and synth-friendly desktop patch bays: https://dfaudio.com.au/" Index - 0:00
DF Audio - 3:17
Sequential Take-5 and Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop Modules - 6:30
Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 - 9:55
Arcane Devices Caress of Stars - 13:01
X Audio Systems XTRIKE - 14:15
Error Instruments Kharper - 17:01
Rob Papen WirePluck - 19:23
Signs Modular csf - 20:56
WORNG Electronics Quiver - 22:43
Pittsburgh Modular Local Florist 2, Double Helix and Crow 3 - 24:37
B:art Instruments b:efuddle - 27:12
Schlappi Boundary Layer - 28:23
Gig Performer Essentials - 29:38
Molten Synth Picnic Popup - 31:50
Coming up - 36:14

Meet the Neoharp! Simpler Than a Keyboard Synthesizer

video upload by Neoharp

A 2025 MIDI INNOVATION AWARD entry

"The Neoharp is the intuitive digital instrument for those who dream of playing. Accompany yourself and impress friends in minutes, not years."

via Neoharp

Pre-set chord buttons ensure every note fits perfectly in harmony — no more worrying about wrong notes!

Control of chords and rhythm
This electronic instrument's settings allow anyone to play perfectly tuned chords without needing to know music theory.

Ergonomic Tone Keys Layout
Use tone keys in various combinations and rhythmic patterns to enrich chords with layered notes.

The tone keys produce only the notes of your selected chord from low to high. By combining and repeating these chord sounds, you can create rich musical textures.

Neoharp is easier to master and offers the same range of digital samples as keyboard instruments.

Dedicated App
Dedicated synthesizer application with visualization and other unique features.

Features
Playing 3 or more digital instruments simultaneously
3 Chord buttons modes:
Change chord
Chord and/or Bass accompaniment
Arpeggio
2 Tone keys modes:
Chord note
​Strum simulation in guitar mode
15 chord types available instantly
Ergonomic chord buttons arrangement: related chords are close to each other
Built-in protection against playing incorrect notes of a chord
Settings and visualization via mobile app

Colors: OAK Wood Black & Walnut Natural

MIDIMesh

video upload by Asep Bagja

A 2025 MIDI INNOVATION AWARD entry

"The prototype of MIDIMesh. It shows how the sequencer in Ableton Live can control Eurorack modular synth by using MIDIMesh over UDP network. I'm implementing the new specification of Network MIDI 2.0 (UDP).

You can notice when the sequence is changing, then the oscillator changes the pattern too without noticeable latency."

Skapa Sound AIR Infra-Red Proximity Controller

A 2025 MIDI INNOVATION AWARD entry

via Skapa Sound

"An Infra-Red proximity controller that boasts innovative, single-handed operation and an easy to read LED level meter.

True to the Skapa Sound ethos, AIR offers an intuitive means of control through an easy-to-use UI and is presented in a beautiful hand-crafted, natural wood housing.


The key features of AIR include:

* Infra-red proximity detection, enabling you to control the parameters of your favourite synths with a simple wave of your hand.
* A bright, onboard LED meter showing your parameter level. Designed to be easy to see, whether in the studio or in a live setting.
* Lockable parameter level with a simple hand gesture.
* Output to both MIDI and CV simultaneously - both using 3.5mm mini-jack sockets (MIDI requires mini-jack to 5 pin DIN adaptor).
* MIDI channel programmable (channels 1 to 16).
* MIDI Control Change (CC) setting programmable between 16 values.
* CV output range 0V to +5V.
* USB powered (USB-C)

More details to follow soon.

Status: In development"

MEMLNaut - Total sound control with machine learning

video uploads by MEML

A 2025 MIDI INNOVATION AWARD entry

"Bring your sounds to life with the MEMLNaut, the first neural symbiotic controller for synths and effects: discover new sounds instantly, live, with any rig."

Learn more about the MEMLNaut and Musically Embodied Machine Learning: https://musicallyembodiedml.github.io/

Some info saved for the site archives:

"MEMLNaut is a musical instrument and research platform for exploration of musically embodied machine learning. It can process and generate sound, it’s extensible with a wide range of IO and interfaces, and it can optimise and run machine learning models on it’s dual core microcontroller chip.

MEMLNAut is open source, you can find all the Kicad files on our github"

"MEML is funded by the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council. It is an investigation into the musically expressive potential of machine learning (ML) when embodied within physical musical instruments. It proposes ‘tuneable ML’, a novel approach to exploring the musicality of ML models, when they can be adjusted, personalised and remade, using the instrument as the interface.

ML has been highly successful in allowing us to build novel creative tools for musicians. For example, generative models that bring new approaches to sound design, or models that allow musicians to build complex, nuanced mappings with musical gestures. These instruments offer new forms of creative expression, because they are configurable in intuitive ways using data that can be created by musicians. They can also offer new modes of control, with techniques such as latent space manipulation. Currently, to train a ML model, standard practice is to collect data (e.g sound or sensor data), create and pre-test the model within a data science environment, before testing it with the instrument. This distributed approach creates a disconnection between the instrument and the machine learning processes. With ML embodied within an instrument, musicians will be able to take a more creative and intuitive approach to making and tuning models, that will also be more inclusive to those without expertise in ML. Musicians can get the most value from ML if the whole process of machine learning is accessible; there are many creative possibilities in the training and tuning of models, so it’s valuable if the musician can have access to the curation of data, curation of models, and to methods for ongoing retuning of models over their lifetime.

We have reached the point where ML technology will run on lightweight embedded hardware at rates sufficient for audio and sensor processing. This opens up innumerable additions to our electronic, digital, and hybrid augmented acoustic instruments. Our instruments will contain lightweight embedded computers with ML models that shape key elements of the instruments behaviour, for example sound modification or gesture processing, responding to sensory input player and/or environment. This project will demonstrate how Tuneable ML creates novel musical possibilities, as it allows to create self-contained instruments, that can evolve independently from the complex data science tools conventionally used for ML.

The project asks how instruments can be designed to make effective and musical use of embedded ML processes, and questions the implications for instrument designers and musicians when tunable processes are a fundamental driver of an instrument’s musical feel and musical behaviour."

Morphonium: Expressive Gestural MIDI Controller

video upload by Morphonium

A 2025 MIDI INNOVATION AWARD entry

"The Morphonium Family is a 3-part MIDI controller used together to continuously shape sound in realtime. Consisting of the Alpha 'wheelboard' with a unique keyboard-like layout of over 100 wheels & switches, the Delta keyboard with a suite of novel gestural controls & the Omega pedalboard, allow the player to continuously shape and add nuance to sound. The beauty & depth of expression achieved is unrivalled in the world of MIDI controllers and provides a system to compose, perform, record, teach & notate music in the electronic domain."

The Morphonium consists of three parts:
Wheelboard (timbre control)
74 wheels and 30 buttons for MIDI notes and continuous controllers
Touch screen for programming and feedback
Keyboard (melody)
4 octave velocity sensitive keyboard
"Vibe bar" for vibrato and calibrated pitch bends
"Gliss strip" for up to 2 octave glissando
"Tron" for theremin-like continuous control of pitch and volume
"Pusher" (up/down) and "Spinitt" (rotary) expression controllers
"Transer" shifts octaves based on proximity of the hand to the back of the keyboard
Breath controller to articulate volume and brightness
Pedalboard
Continuous expression pedal for filter / brightness
Sustain pedal (continuous or digital)
4 digital pedals for loop control

See https://www.morphonium.org for additional details.

The Sonoclast Plastic Pitch MIDI Microtuner Unlocks Pitch for MIDI Synthesizers!

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by Sonoclast

A 2025 MIDI INNOVATION AWARD entry

Playlist:

1. The Plastic Pitch MIDI Microtuner Unlocks Pitch for MIDI Synthesizers!
2. MIDI Pitch Bend and the Plastic Pitch / Microtuning Multitimbral Synths
3. MIDI Tuning Standard and the Plastic Pitch / Microtuning the Moog Sub37
4. How To Arpeggiate The Harmonic Series / A Plastic Pitch Musical Experiment
5. Using the Plastic Pitch MIDI Microtuner / Walkthrough
6. The Plastic Pitch Does MPE x2! Microtuning with Linnstrument and Fred's Lab Manatee



via this Reverb listing

"The Plastic Pitch is an award winning* MIDI microtuner with an intuitive interface made for experimenting with pitch. Create a custom scale with the twelve black and white tuning knobs, and play the scale with a standard MIDI keyboard or other MIDI controller. The tuning knobs operate at a one-cent resolution and can also be quantized to a Scala tuning. Tune multiple synths and multiple voices simultaneously using the four MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs.

The Plastic PItch receives input from MIDI controllers and transmits microtuned output to MIDI synthesizers. On the input side, use any combination of an MPE controller, basic MIDI keyboard, or other MIDI source like a DAW or sequencer. On the output side, MIDI tuning is accomplished using MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), basic MIDI pitch bend, and/or MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)--the tuning method is user-configurable and independent for each of the four MIDI outputs.

The Plastic Pitch is a complex device with many user-customizable options. Be sure to check out the video demos on the Plastic Pitch webpage or our YouTube channel to see examples of how it can be used.

* An earlier prototype was awarded Second Prize at the MIDI Innovation Awards in 2021."

Plastic Pitch Webpage"

Cheerful Electronics OPL Studio - First Contact

video upload by j bowman

"🎵 Welcome to Cheerful Electronics OPL Studio - First Contact! 🎛️ In this sound design experiment, we dive deep into the world of FM synthesis using the powerful OPL Studio, exploring retro sounds inspired by classic OPL3 chips. Whether you're a fan of chip music, vintage FM synths, or curious about pushing the limits of sound design, this video is your perfect starting point.

Get ready for rich, textured tones and quirky sonic explorations as we showcase the raw potential of OPL Studio. This first contact session covers live tweaking, patch creation, and modulation — perfect for anyone diving into retro synth workflows or looking for viral FM synthesis content.

If you're into chiptune, retro game soundtracks, or nostalgic hardware-driven music, you'll feel right at home. Watch now and get inspired to experiment with your own OPL3-based synths and plugins!"



via Cheerful Electronics

OPL Studio is the ultimate OPL2 / OPL3 synthesizer! It gives you almost limitless control over what you can do with the OPL3 synthesizer chip.

Features of OPL Studio

OPL Studio has a long list of features. To name a bunch of them:

Integrated patch editor to edit predefined instruments and create your own
Load and save instrument banks from popular formats such as *.BNK, *.SB, *.O3, ect.

Patch linking to layer up to 4 instrument patches for even more complex sounds
Polyphonic sequence editor to create up to 32 drum and 32 melody sequences
Quad sequencer to live play up to four sequences

Composer module that lets you create complete songs from your sequences
Midi channel mixer

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Overlooked Module #17: Wild Sync Fatmoog VCF / VCA

video upload by Musical Miscellany

"This is a really cool filter from Wild Sync. It emulates the classic Moog 24db/octave ladder filter but has a character switch for Bass (Minitaur) and Lead (Prodigy) variants.

Visit Wildsync's store on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/wildsyncgear

See more Overlooked Modules here:"

Overlooked Modules Playlist


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

BII Electronics Iris 1 - 8 Step Probabilistic Gate Sequencer

This is the first post to feature BII Electronics as well as the panel designer, Isobar Industries.

Their first module is the Iris 1, an 8 Step Probabilistic Gate Sequencer, designed and programmed by Ben Davis.

Details follow:

"The first of a series of 4HP sequencers from BII Elecrronics.

8 step gate sequencer
clock and reset input
mute button
3 way switches for setting probability
Position 1 : off
Position 2 : variable
Position 3 : on
Knob for setting variable probability
Clock/reset chaining between modules

Designed and programmed by Ben Davis
Panel designed by Isobar Industries"

LiveStream Synth Explorations : Esu's Trifecta by Ali Modular

video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"In beta now , so this is pre-release firmware. Just exploring it and having some fun with its triple effects layout.

0:00 - intro , modular audio is not direct
14:00 - audio gets fixed up. direct modular. bask in the glory
44:36 musical demo with Hydrasynth through Esu's Trifecta"

via Ali Modular

"The power of Esu

🔹 Craft your custom FX chain Run any 3 stereo effects per preset—your choice, your order. Choose from 20+ high-quality FX: reverbs, delays, filters, dynamics, modulation, pitch, and more.
🎚️ Hands-on control 4 knobs × 2 modes = 8 parameters per effect. Fast navigation + performance-focused shortcuts keep you locked in flow.
🔁 Modulate everything 8 assignable CV inputs = full control over all 24 parameters across your FX chain. Or use CV to switch presets in real-time—perfect for the stage.
🕒 Clock + Duck Inputs Keep your time-based FX in sync with your system clock. Add rhythmic punch or sidechain-style dynamics using the Duck input.
🎵 Studio-grade sound. Live-ready design. Whether you’re mangling soundscapes or dialing in polished finesse, Esu’s Trifecta adapts to your vibe, your workflow, and your vision.
Effects

Dynamics & Distortion

Compressor • Distortion • CrushTone
Filters & EQ

Ladder Filter • Filter Sweeper • EQ
Modulation

Auto Pan • Chorus • Flanger • Phaser • Pitch Shifter • Tremolo • Ring Mod
Delays

Delay Designer • Tape Delay • Dub Delay • Ping Pong Delay • Reverse Delay • Professor X Delay
Reverbs

Esu's verb • Esu's Shimmer • Storm Verb • Shimmer Storm
About Ali Modular

Ali Modular builds creative, performance-ready audio tools for artists who want control, power, and flexibility in their rack."

A $20 MIDI synthesizer based on the SAM2695 chip (#seeed #XIAO-MIDI-Synthesizer)

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Here's the #seeed 'XIAO MIDI' #synthesizer, a $20 box based on the #SAM2695 synth-on-a-chip and the XIAO ESP32-C3 MCU. You can get it here: https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-MIDI... Table of contents:

00:00 quick sound impression
00:12 hi
00:38 hardware overview
00:57 default firmware
01:50 creating a firmware that actually supports MIDI (shoutout to @SimpleDIYElectroMusicProjects )
03:12 build a 5 pin MIDI in plug
05:23 some sounds: piano
06:20 saw wave pad
06:34 "crystal ep"
07:13 analog pad
07:27 'glass pad'
08:05 synth brass
08:23 drum kit
08:33 on NRPNs and SYSEX using @intechstudio 's GRID controllers
09:13 NRPN explained (Filter cutoff frequency control)
10:54 SYSEX explained (Reverb time control)
11:38 calculating the checksum
12:20 live tweaking demo
13:01 same, but using multiple tracks
14:25 conclusion; some feedback to SEEED

Also check out https://github.com/kinoshita-lab/MIDI... which uses the same chip but already has a MIDI capable firmware. https://www.tindie.com/products/kinos...

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL

https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"


Features 1: Zero-Barrier Creation, Perfect for Music Beginners

With three preset modes and plug-and-play functionality, you can dive straight into music creation—no complex setup required. Built-in speaker and four tactile buttons deliver an intuitive, self-contained experience that eliminates external dependencies. Start making music from the very first note, no prior expertise needed.

Features 2: All-in-One MIDI + Metronome – Smarter, Smoother Workflow

XIAO MIDI synthesizer comes with a pre-set Metronome Mode, where you can press the buttons to change your BPM and toggle the drum track to effortlessly sync rhythms and control your entire beats with one single device. No need for extra devices or apps.

Features 3: Pro-Grade Performance for Advanced Players

Open-source hardware/software architecture supports deep customization and advanced sound design. With 64-note polyphony and 128-note capacity, unlock limitless sonic possibilities—craft your own signature sound engine, whether you're a beginner or an audio hacker.

Features 4: Ultra-Portable & Fully Hackable

Pocket-sized design (71mm × 49mm × 28.5mm) lets you capture inspiration anytime, anywhere. The 3D printed enclosure is fully open-source for you to remix and customize—not just an instrument, but your personal music canvas.

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Unknown Devices Eisei - Quad satellite processor | Available for Preorder

video upload by Unknown Devices

Playlist:
1. Eisei - Quad Satellite Processor - Preorder Now!
2. Unknown Devices Eisei - Demo 01 [from one year ago]
3. Making music from space | Unknown Devices Eisei Devlog 01 [from one year ago]


via Unknown Devices

Eisei is our take on spectral processing and polyphonic voicing for eurorack format. It is packed with really unique features, focused on complex timbre shaping and entangled harmonic rhythms, knit upon a smart and playful orbit based UI.

Eisei can filter, process, harmonize, shape and resynthesize anything coming across. Its core are 4 satellites, each equipped with a 20 bands filterbank, a pulse wave oscillator and dedicated IN & OUT.

Eisei is up for preorder now.

For more info visit https://unwn.dev/shop/modules/eisei/

Preorder ends July 8th.

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SPECS

Dimensions
height – 3U
width – 18HP
depth – 18mm

Connectivity
6x CV inputs
3x trig/gate inputs
3x audio inputs
1x REC input

4x audio outputs
1x audio sum out
i2c port

Features
Unique UI
Datum sampling™
8x spectral presets (datum)
4x 20 bands filterbanks
4x internal oscs
4x Warp modifiers
based on esp32 + daisy 2
127x127px monochrome OLED display
48khz 16bit audio

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Company
Unknown Devices was founded by Ciro Caputo in 2020 and has ever since
released 2 eurorack modules Sawari (preamp/EF/eq/contact mic/drive) and
Raiju (Envelope/LPG + internal voice). UNWN puts its focus in developing
engaging UI and combining different features into innovative
instruments.

Unknown Devices Ogami Ittō

video uploads by Unknown Devices

Playlist:

1. Unknown Devices Ogami Ittō | Feeedback/saturation patch
2. Unknown Devices Ogami Ittō | Delay patch
3. Unknown Devices Ogami Ittō | Delay patch 2

Note these videos are from four years ago.

Meet DayDreamer's Sustainable Affordable Open Source Synth 1

video upload by DayDreamer Synth

"Here's 13 minutes of messing around to show you a few sounds this synth can make."

Sorry for the shakiness.
0:06 - Little Mew
1:24 - Default
2:28 - 80s Spazz
4:18 - Percussive Stabs
6:35 - 303
7:20 - Aggro Bass
8:30 - Warp
10:00 - Monolithic

How To Tune

video upload by DayDreamer Synth

"This is an instructional video on how to tune your Synth 1. This supplements the instructions provide in the manual."



via DayDreamer

Homemade Sawtooth Polyphony Accessibility, Affordability, Sustainability. Open Source.

Features:

6 Analog VCOs (Voltage Controlled Oscillators)

6 Analog VCAs (Voltage Controlled Amplifiers)

LFSR White Noise generator

Velocity Sensitivity

Legato / Portamento / Pitch Glide

LED Note Indicators

Digital to Analog Envelope Generator

Digital to Analog LFO

Diode Ladder Low Pass VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)

LFO Modulated VCO and VCF

Paraphony / Polyphony

Note Recycling

PT2399 Bucket Brigade Delay

Open source hardware and software

Dimensions: 40 × 16 x 7 cm

Currently priced at $299.00

via Synthtopia

PiPicoFX: Shimmer Reverb, Tremolo and Tech Stuff

video upload by linsoft23

"This Video covers them implementation of two new effects: Shimmer Reverb and Tremolo and various technical improvement made over the last few months.

Sources: https://github.com/StoneRose35/cortex...
Homepage: https://www.stonerose35.ch"

Note linsoft23 goes back on the site to 2008.

Noisebug - Powered Base Case Test - Experimental Jam

video upload by NOISEBUG

https://www.noisebug.net/

"Today we’re showcasing the Acoustical Apparati powered 104HP Base case with a ten minute experimental jam. This beautiful new line of powered Eurorack cases are available now at Noisebug. The Powered 104 Base (along with many other size options) is at the intersection of form and function, beauty and affordability. The elevated tabletop base section has a sizable, smooth working surface area. Perfect for including your favorite drum machine, effect pedals, keyboards or, staking additional 104HP cases. Build the tabletop eurorack tower of your dreams with this beautifully affordable new line of Eurorack cases. Unpowered skiffs and larger cases are also available. These cases were commissioned by Noisebug and constructed by Acoustical Apparati. Head to noisebug.net to learn more. Or come into the shop and check them out for yourself."

Acoustical Apparati at Noisebug

GND Compendium

video upload by Todd Barton

"I've had the Gaston [Nonlinear] Dynamics system for just a week. Here is a little compendium of some of my explorations and experiments. This is truly 'next level' modular synthesis design and vision. A cohesive and deep system which encourages experimentation, curiosity and discovery!
https://ryangastonmusic.com/hardware
My Patreon: / synthtodd"

Producely Dialr Has Arrived - The First AI-Mapped Plugin Controller

video upload by Producely

"Dialr is a new kind of VST/AU plugin controller where parameters are automatically mapped to its tactile, analog knobs. No menu diving stealing your time. No manual mapping killing your flow. Dialr is always mapped and always ready. Just tweak the knobs and dial in your mix."

via Producely

Dialr automatically maps all your plugins, giving you instant access to all parameters. No menu diving —just tweak and adjust with ease to dial in the perfect sound.

Display

7” LCD Touch Screen.
Buttons

12 knobs with analogue potentiometers.
2 clickable step encoders.
3 clickable buttons for Undo/Redo and Bypass.

Compatibility
Operating system:

Windows 10 or later
MacOS 14 or later.
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW):

Ableton Live 11 or later
Cubase 14 or later
Audio Plugin Formats:

VST3
AU
Dialr supports 100.000+ of VST3 and AU plugins out of the box. However, some vendors use custom wrapper layers inside these formats that require special handling. In such cases, we ensure compatibility on a case-by-case basis.

Known examples include:

Waves (already supported)
Native Instruments
Spectrasonics
Reason Studios
We’re actively working to expand compatibility, with Native Instruments and Spectrasonics up next.

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