Nexus - New Generative Sequencer for Norns // Nymphes // Oto Bim & Boum // Chase Bliss Onward

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Nexus is here. A generative chord-based sequencer for monome Norns that I've been teasing in recent videos.

In this demo, Nexus is driving a Dreadbox Nymphes via MIDI. The signal chain: Nymphes → Oto Bim → Oto Boum → Chase Bliss Onward → Chase Bliss CXM 1978.

Nexus lets you select from a 15-chord diatonic palette while a probabilistic engine triggers notes from within each chord. Two rows on the Grid let you play along in the current scale. There's also bass and sub-bass sequencers that fire root notes on chord changes.

The script outputs MIDI and Crow CV/Gate - so it'll work with pretty much any setup.

Download: https://github.com/lesjamusic/nexus
Full documentation in the README.
Built entirely with Claude Code.

Gear in this video:
monome Norns
monome Grid 128
Dreadbox Nymphes
Oto Machines Bim
Oto Machines Boum
Chase Bliss Onward
Chase Bliss CXM 1978"

Waldorf M 1.11 Update Adds Varysaw VA Oscillator, CS80 Based Oscillator, Extensive FM & More

You can find the update here

Details form the release doc follows:

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial add-on to the M user manual, describing some of extra features added from firmware 1.05 up to firmware 1.11. This add-on also covers some complex aspects of the Multi Mode, which remains somewhat unusual.

Author: Vladi Salnikov aka VladiS.

Algorithms of FW version 1.11:

Varysaw: A VA oscillator ranging from SAW through PULSE to TRI.

Wave (red encoder): Mixes from 0 to 31 from SAW to PULSE; 32 is pure PULSE, and 33 to 63 mixesfrom PULSE to TRI.

Meta parameter: Pulse width for PULSE, adjustable from 5% to 95%.

CSAW: A famous Yamaha CS-80 saw oscillator with mutation towards a parabolic oscillator.

Wave : Controls the amplitude of the “step” component of the saw wave.

Meta parameter: Mixes between this saw wave and the parabolic saw wave.

Waveshpr: A SAW to TRI oscillator fed into a mild waveshaper.

Wave : 0 is pure SAW, 1-62 mixes between SAW and TRI, and 63 is pure TRI.

Meta parameter: Depth of the waveshaper.

TriplSaw: A stack of three SAW oscillators; two are detuned slightly higher and lower than the third.

Wave : Controls the amplitude of the “central” SAW oscillator relative to the two “side” SAWs.

Meta parameter: Detuning factor, from 0 to maximum detune.

S/T Fold: A SIN wave folding oscillator that folds the chosen crossmixed wave between SIN and TRI waves.

Wave : 0 is pure SIN, 1-62 mixes between SIN and TRI, and 63 is pure TRI.

Meta parameter: Folding depth.

FM 2 OP: Classic simple two-operator FM synthesis. OP1 (modulator) generates a sine wave that modulates the phase of OP2 (carrier). Both operators generate sinewaves; the algorithm's output is the carrier signal.

Wave: Maps values from 0 to 63 to harmonics ratios of 1 to 8 in stepped increments.

Meta parameter: Amount of phase modulation applied to the carrier.

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Skull & Circuits METAL-O-TRON II / extensive playthrough / metallic percussion and beyond

video upload by BRiES

"METAL-O-TRON 2 by ‪@skullandcircuits‬ is a 16HP module built for creating stereotypical XOR logic (ringmod) metallic and noisy percussion (think 808 hihats), but in this deep dive video I try to demonstrate that you can do much more with it. There's a general introduction, a deeper dive and a pretty long section with a few (in my opinion) cool patches explained in much detail."

0:00 intro
1:18 general overview
3:30 deeper dive
17:34 patches patches patches
48:58 closing thoughts

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"

JE-8086 - JP8000 Emulator Now Available

video upload by Elektronick Musick

Follow-up to this post.

Walkthrough by Autodafe:

JE-8086 Is OUT NOW – FREE Roland JP-8000 clone!

video upload by Autodafe

Note it requires a ROM of the OS.

"JE-8086 is now available as a public Beta, and in this video I take a closer, more technical look at the current state of the synth. I previously covered JE-8086 during its Alpha phase, and this update shows what has evolved and how the instrument behaves now that it’s opened up to everyone.

The video focuses on the **dual-part architecture (Part A / Part B)**, explaining how the two parts can be configured with different patches and used simultaneously inside a track. I walk through how each part can be treated independently, making JE-8086 suitable for layered sounds, splits, or performance-style switching within a single instance.

I also demonstrate how to *set up and use automation* for both parts of the synth, showing practical examples of parameter automation inside the DAW. This includes controlling sound-shaping parameters over time and managing automation lanes when working with the dual-engine structure.

JE-8086 is a 1:1 emulation of the original Roland JP-8000, built by The Usual Suspects and aiming for cycle-accurate behavior. The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this one of the most faithful JP-8000 recreations currently available in software form.

👉 Download JE-8086 (Beta):
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/je8086/"

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"

DR-2 OS014 Upgrade: Trig Conditions!

video upload by Modor Music

"A new firmware upgrade for the DR-2 drum machine, introducing Trig Conditions!
https://www.modormusic.com/dr2os014.html

0:00 Overview 0:35 Trig Conditions 3:01 MUTE function 3:27 Autosave 4:01 Single Instr Load/Save 5:00 Thank you!"

The future of synthesiser is in China ?

video upload by errorinstruments paul tas

"Some prototypes and models that I get from Chinese manufacturers are busy with development #ambientmusic #errorinstruments #noisemusic #experimental #noisetherapy #playdate #resonance #sounddesign"

LOOPA project update | No release? | Looking for partner | Big demo

video upload by ferluht

"It's been a while since I posted the first demo and since then I've been working a lot to make LOOPA more optimized, more stable, and more ready to production. I hoped that will manage to release it till the end of 2025, but the closer I was getting to release the more challenges and uncertainties I faced. The biggest of them is I have no experience at mass-production of electronic gadgets. I also don't want to disappoint people first taking money and then delaying production for years. I've thought that it's a good idea to go for crowdfunding, but then studied some cases and I don't think so anymore, at least in my case. So I'm thinking of just launching it on my own funds and looking for potential partner or company to delegate manufacturing and distribution to someone experienced

Mailing list: https://forms.gle/QZ3VMWCaBACKZPqr6
Instagram: / loopasynth.lol
Linkedin (lol): / ferluht

0:00 No release?
0:30 No kickstarter?
0:50 Looking for a partner
1:08 Demo
1:30 Appearance and ports
1:47 Starting a project
2:10 Slicing drums
2:43 Sequencer
3:00 Track effects, filter
3:15 XY mapping
3:35 Recording to tape
3:55 Adding bass, sampler parameters
4:30 Recording bass
4:50 Chord mode, adding melody
5:37 Doubling loop
5:45 Recording chords & melody
6:12 Tape effects
6:40 Tape navigation
7:00 Resampler & effects
7:45 Master effects & mixer
8:20 Projects
8:52 Recorder and mics
9:30 Auto-tune
9:48 Final cringe"

Yunost 70 from UltraRare | Юность-70 | VST, AU

video upload by Futulyric

You can find a demo of the hardware Yunost 70 here.

"UltraRare has released the Yunost 70, a Soviet-era electric organ manufactured between 1970 and 1973 using germanium transistors, the foundation of early electronics. This version of the plugin features note-tuning for all built-in oscillators and an additional one, created using a recording of the instrument's built-in speaker on a reel-to-reel tape recorder, a microphone, and tape, also from the 1970s.
https://ultrarare.su/?product=%d1%8e%..."

"The YUNOST 70 is a Soviet-era electric organ produced from 1970 to 1973 using germanium transistors, the foundation of early electronics. This version of the plugin features note-tuning for all built-in oscillators and an additional one, created using a recording of the instrument’s built-in speaker on a reel-to-reel tape recorder, microphone, and tape, also from the 1970s."

Making of Pērkons LE

video upload by Erica Synths

"Short movie showing the process of crafting the limited edition Pērkons side panels.

All sounds from Pērkons by ‪@KODEK4444‬
Edit by ‪@tvmaskava‬

Order yours: http://www.ericasynths.lv"



"The final and most unique PĒRKONS HD-01 Limited Edition run of 100 units features a sophisticated industrial grey enclosure, signature lighting strike engraved panels and a special touch – each unit is signed by our self-proclaimed visionary, Ģirts. The side panels are made from a selection of woods, handpicked by our friend - an artisan craftsman named Sandis Vāgners. Cherry, walnut, ash, teak, sapele, maple and padouk are featured in various combinations, creating a unique infusion of character for each pair of panels with a premium lacquer finish to bring out the characteristic grain of each wood. The engraved pattern is achieved with the Lichtenburg burning method that ensures a truly unique pattern on each panel.
Features
4 hybrid voices (digital sound engine and analogue multimode filter with overdrive)
8 controls per voice
External trigger inputs for each voice
Individual voice outputs
Individual FX sends and returns
Master FX send and return
64 kit and 64 pattern memory + additional memory on the SD card
Built-in BBD emulation and a compressor
Modulation LFO with morphing waveforms; up to 8 modulation destinations per voice
4 track sequencer, 4 time divisions and 4 time multiplications per track
Per-step ratchets and probabilities
Shuffle & groove settings for each track
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
Dimensions: 315mm x 454mm x 90mm (including knob height)
Weight: 3.7 kg
PĒRKONS features four sonically versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analogue multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks.

Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, an HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal BBD FX send. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters.

For a real thunderstorm, integration with external gear is considered - each voice has a dedicated trigger input, individual output, and FX send and return with 6.3mm jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in compressor.

Time to ride the skies!"

The most innovative keyboard in the history of analog synthesizers Coming From Moon Modular in 2026

via Moon Modular

"An eventful 2025 is coming to an end, a year with incredible results.

After approximately 1.5 years of “analyzing, researching, speculating, searching, finding, trying out...”, we have relaunched the first MOON module and laid the foundations for further modules.

The most innovative keyboard in the history of analog synthesizers will be launched in 2026 after three years of development, heralding the start of our MOOG 3.0 vision.

Our new rack instrument business segment has established itself very well and has already contributed significantly to our results this year with the BODE SW 8101 BODE Barberpole Phaser and BODE 735 Frequency Shifter devices.

All of this is presented on a new website with three product lines...

PURE R.A. MOOG

All MOOG MODULAR classics, including all MOOG systems.

MOON MODULAR

The MOON Modular product portfolio.

BODE SOUND CO.

New, partly unreleased products by Harald Bode will be added to the BARBERPOLE PHASER and FREQUENCY SHIFTER in 2026, further expanding the collaboration with the ZKM and the Karlsruhe University of Music.

Many thanks to everyone who has supplied us, sold our products, and supported us!

I wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and a hopefully more peaceful 2026!

Your SYNTH-WERK team Gerhard, Marcus, Markus, and Thomas

'There is an extremely powerful force for which science has not yet found a formula. It is a force that encompasses all others, regulates them, and is even behind every phenomenon that is active in the universe and has not yet been identified by us. This universal force is LOVE.'

Albert Einstein"

Introducing ADDAC System Servo Controller

video upload by ADDAC System

"At ADDAC we always admired the geniality of Neil Young’s Whizzer, way ahead of its time, a great example of how great ingenuity and engineering can come together to make something great.

Inspired by its motor controlled method we created a standalone solution featuring 8 Servo outputs to control any knob on any amplifier, guitar pedal, rack gear, etc. Bottom line any hardware that has a knob that needs to be controlled/sequenced/automated externally.

The idea behind it was to create a device that would open the possibility to control any knob, any physical knob, be it from a musical device or any other tech appliance that “needs” to be controlled, for musical, artistic or automation purposes.

Our solution comes with a Servo Connector that screws into any compatible physical potentiometer, a coupler connects the motor shaft to the target knob which will turn as the Servo turns.
We use servo motors which can be digitally controlled and move to a precise angle. The motors are controlled by a microcontroller that receives MIDI signals or the internal Expression Pedals and converts these signals to the 270 degree Servo motor range.
Each expression pedal input features 2 knobs: MINimum and MAXimum. These are used to set the range of action of the expression pedal, allowing to dial the range to any sweet spot desired. Raising the MINimum knob above the MAXimum knob inverts the Servo range.

It features MIDI over USB-C, Bluetooth MIDI, and a 3.5mm MIDI IN jack. MIDI can come from any of the 3 sources at the same time as long as they don’t overlap the servos channels being controlled."

Apparatus Mini - Starting new project

video upload by Eternal Engine EMI

"First start of the Apparatus Subminiature Tube Synthesizer.
More on https://apparatus.su"

RoaR OSC for Korg NTS-1

video upload by Tweeeeeak!


Also see RoaT Also see RoaT. "Random sounds and sequences, in this simple Oscillator for Korg Nutekt NTS-1

This Oscillator is free. Download link:

https://github.com/tweeeeeak/nts/blob...

(Follow me on X: https://x.com/tweeeeeak)

RoaR is a very simple oscillator that randomly generates digital sounds and sequences, with a simple turn of a knob.

Each sound can be a simple patch or a rhythmic (16 step) sequence.

You can play simple, tuned and playable sounds, or go wild with glichy, complex and total random sounds.

Rhythmic sequences can also by synced to the ARP or SEQ, or external equipment."

Also see RoaT Also see RoaT.

New VST3 Plugin - The 3FX by Baloran In the Works

video upload by Laurent Baloran

"Petite présentation rapide du plugin VST3 de The 3FX ;)"

"A quick introduction to The 3FX VST3 plugin ;)"

Fors Introduces Junior 4-bit Wavetable Synth 【 VST + AU + CLAP 】

video upload by Fors

"Get Junior: https://fors.fm/junior

VST3 + CLAP + AUv2 for macOS, Windows & Linux

Junior is a 4-bit wavetable synthesizer based on the soundchip of our favorite vintage handheld video game console, bringing the raw and primitive tones of the original into present day.

All sounds in this video are 100% made with Junior without effects."

Junior – Walkthrough

video upload by Fors

"Junior is a 4-bit wavetable synthesizer based on the soundchip of our favorite vintage handheld video game console, bringing the raw and primitive tones of the original into present day.

Not only is Junior the perfect lo-bit playground but also a completely unapologetic synthesizer with a unique palette that holds a very special place in many of our hearts. Perhaps it can find its way into yours too.

Based on the limitations and characteristics of the Nintendo Game Boy™ soundchip, Junior emits raw and harmonically rich 4-bit values that will cut through anything. From 0 to 15, there is nothing more and nothing less.

The tone generator in Junior plays back a custom wave buffer of 32 4-bit values which gets transformed by different sound shaping controls. Paired with a 7-bit LFSR noise generator, they form the perfect lo-bit palette.

Junior has four flexible modulators inspired by modulation sequencers often used in trackers (LSDj, Defmon, M8 ..) called Tables. The 16-step modulation table in Junior can be configured as an LFO, envelope, arpeggiator, MIDI input mapper and more.

While Junior simulates the Game Boy™ sound, it's not a strict emulation by design. It expands upon the original capabilities with a modern feature-set and control while staying true to the original. The balance between accuracy and fun is just right.

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Automatique LFO Synth

video upload by Tim Kaiser

Haken Audio: Eurorack-based CVC (Control Voltage Converter) Summary

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"Here's a summary of the new Eurorack CVC card now available from Haken Audio for use with all EaganMatrix based instruments running 10.61 or later firmware (currently does not support Osmose as it is running 10.52 DSP firmware). This is 100% compatible with the function of the previous Stand-alone CVC but now can be placed in your Eurorack chassis - or it can be ordered as a stand-alone unit that comes in a small 5V USB-C powered enclosure. Supports 4 channels (voices) of WXYZ CV as did the previous models. A dual version is also available using two Eurorack CVCs that can give you 8 voices of WXYZ CV outputs (either as a pre-constructed enclosed unit or as two separate modules that can be joined with a connection kit allowing you to place them in your Eurorack chassis. What a great new addition for Eurorack and Haken Audio instrument owners."

EaganMatrix 10.61/10.62 Firmware Testing with Multiple Instruments & CVC

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"Testing a number of the 10.61/10.62 EaganMatrix firmware MPE + CV interfaces with Haken Continuum, EaganMatrix Eurorack Modules, ContinuuMini, Osmose (as MPE controller running older 10.52 firmware) and the new Eurorack based Control Voltage Converter (CVC). Everything seems to be programmed and outputting as expected. A great set of Haken Audio products now available supporting the new features of this firmware (mostly ability to program independent Master Section parameters, support for new CVC and ability to run Microtonal Tuning grids again - plus a few other features detailed in the 10.61 Continuum manual)."

Solarinstruments: Kick

video upload by Gijs Gieskes

https://gieskes.nl/instruments/?file=...