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Friday, April 24, 2026

VONGON ROSETONES: Beautiful, Polyphonic Resonances


video upload by keinseier

"I love discovering new and inspiring tones. Tones that surprise me - preferably not by layering tons of effects, but achieved much simpler.
Enter the Vongon Rosetones, a polyphonic resonator.
What's happening here: it's hooked up to the Tonverk via MIDI and audio, and MIDI CC's are being changed with the patterns from the Tonverk. In the first part, the percussion from the Tonverk is fed into it as the impulse to excite the resonators, while I play the Replay as a midi keyboard to define the pitches.
In the middle part, the audio from the replay is the input to the Rosetones, which resonates sympatically to the chords. In the third part, it's back to drums exciting the resonators and MIDI control of the pitches. Lots more to be discovered.
And of course, the Rosetones looks beautiful as well."


video upload by Vongon

"rosetones creates a polyphonic synth voice that follows your playing. it listens to your notes and routes them through sympathetic resonators, creating blooming harmonic textures and evolving chords

more info @ vongon.com"



"rosetones creates a polyphonic synth voice that follows your playing. it listens to your notes and routes them through sympathetic resonators, creating blooming harmonic textures and evolving chords at the center of rosetones is a 12-voice chromatic resonator bank that continuously analyzes the input signal and routes detected pitches into tuned delay lines. each pitch class excites a resonator that can sustain, swell, and interact with feedback to create dynamic harmonic movement"

Thursday, April 23, 2026

collisiiions


video upload by Indra Perkasa

"this is my first iii script. such a fun and rewarding experience learning to code.

iii is an add-on firmware to monome grid and arc latest version, so it can function as standalone midi instrument. more info here https://monome.org/docs/iii/

my grid is actually the old one (2019). for older grid, there's actually a virtual iii (viii), to experience the iii fun via web browser. more info here https://github.com/dessertplanet/viii"

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

New Synths for Organelle - DEMO!


video upload by Critter & Guitari

"We just released a new OS for Organelle. It includes eight new patches! These new patches have a new, simple set of controls and sound great!

Download these patches here: https://patchstorage.com/play-patches-2/
More information about the new OS5: https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t..."

Monday, April 20, 2026

FM Complex - A Wavetable for Plinky


video upload by Nathan Plante Synths

"This is the FM Complex wavetable for Plinky. I give you a quick tour of the wavetable plus a few sound design ideas.

@MakingSoundMachines writes: This set was generated with an FM generator. The one used here was two-operator, but with individual waveforms for both and a number of interesting offset and drive options. In this set, the waves were designed to have stronger individual characteristics, like pulses, edges and intervals within the wave. The resulting sounds are interesting to use in achord context, as they bring their own harmonic material to the table. Some of the waveforms tend to sound glassy, others overtone-rich like C64 variants of square waveforms.

You can find all of the wavetables on the Plinky homepage here:
https://plinkysynth.com/wavetables/"

Zebra 3 – Out now!


video upload by u-he

"Zebra 3 has arrived! Building on everything we learned from Zebra2, it adds powerful new modules and pushes Zebra’s renowned workflow even further. We also overhauled the user interface during beta, making it more streamlined and user-friendly. Dive in, explore, and experiment!"

https://u-he.com/products/synths/zebra3/

Monday, April 13, 2026

CME Introduces Low Jitter Wireless MIDI with WIDI v2.6.0



Press release follows:

WIDI Evolution: New Firmware Sets Benchmark for Wireless MIDI Performance

CME announces the release of WIDI firmware v2.6.0, a major update that significantly improves timing stability in wireless MIDI applications.
With this update, WIDI achieves sub-1 millisecond jitter in WIDI-to-WIDI connections, setting a new benchmark for wireless MIDI performance.

In addition, grouped connections benefit from up to 60% lower latency, delivering a more stable and reliable experience in complex setups.
Over the past six years, WIDI has become one of the most widely adopted wireless MIDI solutions, with more than 250,000 devices in use worldwide. The platform is used across live performance, studio production, education, and mobile music creation.
CEO Zhao Yitian: “Wireless MIDI has always been about removing barriers without compromising performance. This progress is the result of long-term engineering focus, combined with real-world feedback from musicians. It sets a new reference point for what wireless performance can be.”
Key Highlights
Sub-1 ms jitter (WIDI to WIDI, Low Jitter Mode)
Up to 60% lower latency in grouped connections
Improved MIDI clock stability and timing consistency

The update is available free of charge via the WIDI App and supports the full WIDI ecosystem, including products from partners such as Korg, Kurzweil, Nektar, Limex, Xvive, ESI, Artesia and others.
Given the scale of the WIDI user base and the technical significance of this update, this release is highly relevant for musicians, developers, and the broader music technology industry.

Availability
Firmware v2.6.0 is available now via the WIDI App.

Friday, April 10, 2026

Hans Zimmer NEW UPDATE! The Legend HZ Synthesizer


video upload by Kevin Schroeder

"Available at: https://www.synapse-audio.com/thelege...
Out now! Here is 'THE LEGEND HZ' by Synapse Audio Software.com
A collaboration between Hans Zimmer, Kevin Schroeder and Synapse Audio.

We have updated The Legend HZ to version 2.1.

The main addition is a paragraphic equalizer on the back panel, giving more tonal shaping options directly within the instrument. The compressor section also receives an upgrade with a new saturation feature, adding warmth and character to the final output.

For users working with alternative tuning systems, the updated version introduces microtuning support via MTS-ESP, opening up The Legend HZ to a wider range of musical styles and experimental workflows.

Rounding out the update are 50 new factory presets crafted by professional sound designer Kevin Schroeder, ready to use straight out of the box"

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

HAPAX 3.00 – IMPROVED MPE + VIRTUAL CABLES


video upload by Squarp instruments

"✨ We’re excited to announce that hapaxOS 3.00 is now available for download!

This major update introduces powerful new features, including MPE support and Virtual Cables, along with a range of bug fixes and performance improvements.
This opens up exciting new workflows for integrating the Hapax with your DAW or other gear.

To fully support the complexity and data demands of MPE, we’ve deeply reworked the system architecture. This is why we’ve moved to version 3.00: it marks a significant milestone for Hapax. The result is a more robust and reliable experience than ever before, including when working with classic Poly tracks.

A big thank you to all our beta testers who helped us refine this release over the past two months!

If you're a Hapax user—or considering becoming one—this update is definitely worth checking out."

🕘 Timestamps
0:00 Intro : jam
1:40 How to export a pattern
2:00 How to import a pattern
2:47 How to mix & match patterns

ALT synthesizer first major update


video upload by cyma forma

"ALT is upgrading to version 2.0.

this update brings many requested features:

ADSR envelope
microtonal scales
microtuning edit per note
chord progression midi mode
portamento
and more...

thanks a lot to Chapelier Fou for giving us the idea of the midi mode 4.

read the release note: https://cymaforma.com/v2-release-note/"

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

GHOST pedal vs 303 shootout with new V4 Firmware Update


video upload by Endorphin.es

"New GHOST Pedal V4 firmware update available now:
https://www.endorphin.es/modules/p/gh...

TB-303 ready: added a more 'squashed / pressed' response so acid lines feel dense and consistent, with better note-to-note stability
cleaner high-gain: reduced hiss and unwanted artifacts at extreme drive settings while keeping the same aggressive maximum gain range.
more musical dynamics: improved touch response and transient control so the drive feels more alive instead of flat
new 'Fairfax'-style, asymmetrical drive character: smoother, more amp-like breakup with a tighter feel and richer mid harmonics
dive more stable at high sample rate (96 kHz): optimized oversampling/filtering for premium distortion quality without CPU spikes.
What type of drive is it? It’s a high-gain soft-clip overdrive / distortion: amp-like saturation at lower settings, and full distortion territory at high drive with smoother harmonics and more sustain.
hall reverb is lusher: denser diffusion + more modulation depth gives a wider, more spacious 'big hall' feel
predelay for all reverbs is smoother: knob adjustments are cleaner with fewer artifacts while turning.
reverse reverb is more polished: improved wet shaping and saturation for smoother, more musical reverse tails.
spring stereo behavior improved: more consistent left/right output and a more natural 'drip' feel.
more stable LRRL and LRLR taps behavior: they pass properly thru the LP/HP tone filter inside the delay tank
creamier resonance: resonance behavior is more musical, with less clipping at extreme resonance sweeps.
comb filtering smoother when tweaking: reduced zipper/crackle when moving controls; more stable, playable comb textures.
delay: 7/4 divider changed to 3/8 (=dotted 1/16), 5/4 divider changed to 2/3 (=triplet 1/4). Meanwhile 3/4 = dotted 1/8, 3/2 = dotted 1/4, 1/3 = 1/8 triplet are working as is
dividers knob action inverted to properly match the scales around the knob
dry and wet properly phase aligned with less chorusing - still any MIX with filters applied may cause phasing effects which are unavoidable
hall reverb is selected after soft reset (to defaults parameters)
fixed an issue where very fast MIDI preset switching by Program change could cause the pedal to freeze."

Sunday, April 05, 2026

GreyScale-KOSMOS v1.3.1 #kosmos #generative #instruments #pra32u


video upload by plantssystem



"‪@plantssystem-ufo‬

https://github.com/plantssystem/KOSMOS

Experience the latest evolution of KOSMOS, a generative music instrument built on the RP2040.
Version v1.3.1 focuses on refinement and stability, polishing the feel of the instrument without changing its core behavior.

What’s new in v1.3.1

Improved splash screen for a smoother startup experience

Sequencer bug fixes and subtle behavior adjustments

Enhanced stability across the A/B parts and arpeggio engine

Minor UI refinements for more reliable performance

KOSMOS continues to evolve as a minimal, expressive, and organic generative instrument — designed to create fluid musical motion with depth and character."

Friday, April 03, 2026

Poly Voice test _700 FM VOICE_with buchla 218


video upload by Gm Xe

"In the demo, the 218 is used as a MIDI keyboard, while still allowing simultaneous use of all its CV outputs and pulse outputs.

4-voice polyphonic architecture
Oscillator algorithm differs from the mono version; poly mode uses a waveform morphing approach similar to the 258 oscillator
Output now includes an internal VCA with built-in ADSR envelope, triggered via MIDI keyboard (velocity-sensitive by default)
UI updated with a dedicated ADSR page
UI updated with a Voice Mode page, allowing selection between:
Poly mode (with output compensation)
Mono bypass
Mono with ADSR
Added MIDI CC parameter control

Note: This is a test firmware version (not an official release). Feedback and bug reports are welcome.

#synthesizer #buchla #gmxe #700 fm voice
gmxe.org
ins:wuxiaoen1984"

Thursday, April 02, 2026

Typhon Firmware Update v4.2


video upload by Dreadbox

"We’re excited to announce a new firmware update for Typhon, bringing improvements that enhance performance, stability, and overall creative experience.

Available Now via our Website!!
https://dreadbox-fx.com/support/

New Features
-----------------------------------
Added CC out support
Reworked CC list to match MIDI CC protocol
All Sounds Off / All Notes Off support
Reworked Menu System
Added Auto Glide menu
Added dedicated menus for MIDI CC and MIDI PC
Added Master Tune Menu
Added preset preview Menu to enable / disable it
Added Triplets and new divisions for the Sequencer
Added Triplets and Dotted divisions for the Modulators and Delay FX
Added support for booting from the last loaded preset

Bug Fixes
-----------------------------------
Increased encoder filtering to avoid jumping values
Fixed volume drop of firmware v4.1
Fixed Left - Right output channels assignment
Smoothed out the blend of Square with Sawtooth wave oscillator
Fixed port config in order to not interfere with sysex data during preset backup and restore
Fixed MIDI and sysex data handling to ensure proper sysex backup and restore
Fixed Save and Load menus to match Program Changes
Added filtering to smooth CC stepping
Fixed keytrack modulation in order to respond to glide"

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

OMNICYCLONE Major update, 1.5.


video upload by SPHERICAL SOUND SOCIETY

"It has a new generative phrasing mode and a compressor for extra punch. The background noises are from my dirty recording, the output when you use it is crystal clear.

You can order one here:

https://www.tindie.com/products/39230/

The firmware is free for previous customers. If you purchased an OMNICYCLONE, send me a message with your name, mail and order number for me to send you this latest version."

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

LinnStrument's New Low Row Transpose Feature


video upload by Roger Linn

"Roger Linn demonstrates the new LinnStrument feature called Low Row Transpose, which permits instant mid-song changes in musical key or mode."

Monday, March 30, 2026

Roland to Celebrate 404 Day with SP‑404MKII Update & Worldwide Events

Press release follows:

Roland Celebrates 404 Day and Global Beat Culture with Worldwide Events, Partnerships, and a Major SP‑404MKII Update

Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 2026 — Roland is celebrating 404 Day, the annual global moment honoring the creators, communities, and cultural movements shaped by the SP‑404 and its modern successor, the SP‑404MKII. For nearly two decades, the SP series has been the engine of the underground beat scene. What began as a subculture has evolved into a worldwide force through sonic experimentation and community‑driven expression.

The SP lineage has shaped scenes across Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, Berlin, Melbourne, and beyond. Producers including Dibia$e, Knxwledge, MNDSGN, and the late Ras G have expanded the sampler’s creative vocabulary, inspiring generations of beatmakers to develop their own voices through sample‑based music.

404 Day 2026 Around the World

SP-404 celebrations are building around 404 Day, with partner activations, events, and creator-led moments across the global beat scene. This year’s celebration is anchored by a cornerstone collaboration with Berklee College of Music, and a 404 Day livestream at the Roland Studio in California, alongside workshops and performances.For more information on worldwide events: https://articles.roland.com/ultimate-guide-404-day-2026

Redshift 6 - Firmware 1.6 Demo - Sequencer and Macros


video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers

"Redshift 6 Firmware 1.6 in action — no talking, just pure playing.

Firmware Update 1.6 introduces a new polyphonic sequencer engine and macros.

The update also includes new factory presets designed to showcase the Poly Seq engine and macros. Each multitimbral part in Redshift 6 supports its own sequencer, allowing up to six independent sequencers to run in parallel.

The Poly Seq engine handles per-part sequencing, making it easy to build polyphonic sequences across multiple parts.

Macros provide access to eight assignable controls. Each Macro can control multiple parameters simultaneously, including parameters across different parts. This enables complex changes with a single knob and makes Macros especially useful in live performance.

All synth sounds and FX are from Redshift 6 — no external effects were used."

Additional details:

"REDSHIFT 6 FIRMWARE VERSION 1.6

ADDED
New sequencer engine: SEQ: POLY
Macros

IMPROVEMENTS
Drive is now a modulation destination
8 new factory presets

FIXED
Fixed all known bugs

Supercritical’s Redshift 6
Redshift 6 is a true Sonic powerhouse. With 16 analog oscillators per voice and a 4-pole analog multimode filter featuring drive and character controls, it effortlessly delivers everything from super saw stabs to lush pads and from unison basses to vintage poly synth sounds. The Redshift 6’s 4 envelopes and 4 LFOs, combined with complex yet easy-to-assign modulation possibilities and the 32-slot mod matrix, offer endless possibilities for sound design.

Each of the Redshift 6’s six voices features a Demon Core Oscillator, capable of generating up to 16 simultaneous analog oscillators per voice. These oscillators can be assigned in various ways, from lush polyphonic textures to a massive 96-oscillator unison.

For more in-depth info, including technical specifications, please visit the Redshift 6 webpage: https://supercriticalsynthesizers.com/redshift6/"

Sunday, March 29, 2026

BlueARP v2.8.7: resizable GUI, sample-accurate timing & more


video upload by graywolf2004ru

"Video explanation for BlueARP v2.8.7 update
https://omg-instruments.com/wp/?page_...
Main features here: resizable GUI, sample-accurate timing, clock offset in milliseconds, some fixes for Mac users. Check the timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Resizable GUI
01:54 Sample-accurate setting
03:20 Clock offset setting
04:33 Fine GatePerStep scale
05:39 One personal thing"

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Elastic OSC iOS MPE Update & Android Release


video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"Elastic OSC 1.3 adds long-awaited MPE support to iOS.
Unlock expressive control and shape sounds with polyphonic aftertouch and per-note gestures.
Map Glide (X), Slide (Y), and Pressure (Z) to synthesis parameters and control them with external MPE controllers or the built-in keyboard (X and Y). As with any MPE instrument, all gestures work polyphonically, meaning each note can control parameters independently — for example different gains or timbres depending on the pressure applied to each key.

The Android version offers the same features as iOS — just at a much lower price!!

The update comes with more than 100 new presets by @JakobHaq , @redskylullaby , Nerk and others — lots to explore!

Update video by ALEXANDER EWALD

Mobile devices used in this video:
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPad Pro 11.9", Samsung Galaxy S22+, Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

MPE Controllers used in this video:
‪@intuitiveinstru‬ Exquis, ‪@Ableton‬ Push3, Roli Seaboard M, Embodme Erae

Elastic OSC download:
Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/elastic..."

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

MIDISID enhancements and a Mimijam using MIDIPan with MIDISID


video upload by MIDI IN

"There are some MIDISID enhancements that I'd like to tell you about and demonstrate - improvements to pulse width modulation (PWM) and a visualiser for general MIDI mode. It's an excuse to have a jam using MIDIPan's looper and MIDI output plugged into MIDISID for those sweet sweet SID chip sounds.

More about MIDISID:
https://peacockmedia.software/midisid/

More about MIDIPan:
https://peacockmedia.software/drum/"
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