Compression & Dynamics Patching on Eurorack Modular Synths // Sump Pump by Robots Are Red

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have SUMP PUMP from Robots Are Red (with circuit design from Setonix Synth). It's a 6HP stereo Eurorack noise gate that can also invert its behaviour into a compressor and with the 'floor' control it can also be an expander. We've 3 umbrella sections in the video with compression, noise gate and sidechain ducking techniques. Check out the patches and let us know which is your favourite. There's also an exclusive run down of the dirty bass patch on / divkid"

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Intro & previews
01:00 What are we doing & feature run down

PATCHES // COMPRESSION
03:17 Setting up compression on beats
06:05 Adding excitement to thick distorted bass with expansion
08:17 Reshaping chords with compression

PATCHES // NOISE GATE
10:00 From basic to creative noise gates
13:56 “Beat density” with floor control (thanks to RAR for the idea!)

PATCHES // DUCKING & SIDECHAIN
17:48 Big dumb bass ducking - good fun & how to set it up
19:34 Creatively duck ambient FX - I love this mixing/production trick

It's a noise gate, it's a noise suppressor, it's a compressor, it's an expander, it's stereo.

The Specs and Stats:

Width: 6hp
- Attack and Release knob for envelope(s)

- Threshold for suppression/compression (0V - ~8V)

- Floor controls the amount of suppression/compression from -100dB to Unity and even up to +10dB for expanding the louds louder or make the quiets a bit louder.

- Level controls your overall output level

- Gate/Comp switch: When in "Gate" mode, whenever the input falls BELOW the threshold level, the envelope will engage towards the floor setting. When in "Comp" mode, the envelope will trigger when the input rises ABOVE the threshold setting.

-Stereo inputs and outputs. The envelope follower is assigned to the Left input, so the L input can also be used as a sidechain input for a mono signal (into In-R).

- Engage input. This is a gate input for manually engaging the envelope.

- Threshold CV input. This offsets from your knob position.

- Floor CV input. This also offsets from your knob position.

- Duck CV Input. This is an envelope follower input that applies and inverted envelope to the level of the signal. Send a simple pulse or trigger, an actual kick, an envelope, or anything else into this to duck your signal.

-Envelope Output. The envelope Output does not follow the "floor" settings and always outputs a full voltage envelope.

Special thanks to SetonixSynth and many others for really helping make this module a reality.

Meet the Haloplane: Electromagnetic Micro-Loop Sampler From the Makers of the Chromaplane

video upload by Passepartout Duo and KOMA Elektronik

"The Haloplane is a new electromagnetic micro-loop sampler.

For more info and to sign up for notifications about price, availability, and features: https://www.chromaplane.co/"

"The Chromaplane and Haloplane are unique electromagnetic synthesizers played using pickups. They’re instruments that emphasizes expression, intuition, and play.

Chromaplane

Electromagnetic analog synthesizer with ten tunable fields

Self-contained and pure, the Chromaplane creates a cloud of electromagnetic oscillations above its surface - play melodies by drawing above the surface, or just drone. A simple and intuitive interface focusing on immediate and organic electronic sound.

Haloplane

Electromagnetic micro-loop sampler

We’ll be showing the Haloplane at Superbooth 26 (booth O400) in Berlin."

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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"

drone music / Lefty’s Sound Lab DARK MATTER / Eventide BLACKHOLE / by GIPNOZER

video upload by G I P N O Z E R

"Rain beat against the grimy glass of my office, as if the darkness itself were trying to force its way in. I sat, leaning against the battered back of my chair, watching the city drown in this invisible energy. They called it dark matter, but that was just a word, a pathetic attempt to describe something that had long since ceased to be mere matter. It breathed, pulsated, permeated the edges of reality, distorting the angles of perception and memory. People changed, became... different. Not evil, not mad, but simply *not the same*. Their faces seemed to blur, losing their clarity, until they became masks reflecting something ancient and alien. I saw it absorbing light, not simply extinguishing it, but reprocessing it, turning it into something new, something that defies description. And I knew that sooner or later she would get to me, swallow me up in her bottomless dark ocean, turning me into another brick in the foundation of something incomprehensible, something that would come when the universe got tired of being the universe.
. . .
sound gear:
_ Lefty’s Sound Lab DARK MATTER / ‪@leftyssoundlab‬
_ Eventide BLACKHOLE
_ Tascam DR40x"

"Dark Matter is a Russian Chthonic Synthesizer, shortly, Chthonizer - your portal to another sound worlds and dimensions. 100% analog circuit."

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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."

Making Rythms from Feedback with the Zakal from Colossus Audio and the Metal Fetishist

video upload by Body Synths

"The "pairing series" is back! In this one we explore the Zakal, a spring reverb / feedback device from Colossus Audio. We start by using the Metal Fetishist as a sound source but quickly flip the tables and use it as a sound processor instead, making Rythms with the feedback tones that come through its input from the Zakal.

The background noise you may hear comes from my microphone, not from the instruments. I will be more careful next time.

https://bodysynths.com/ | https://www.colossusaudio.com/"

"Zakal is a resonant audio feedback instrument. It generates feedback using reverb springs, with the feedback signal shaped by a low-pass filter and a delay in the feedback path or simple feedback. Additionally, Zakal can function as a spring reverb effect, offering versatile sonic possibilities.

Zakal contains amplification and recovery circuits designed to generate audio feedback through its reverb springs.

A switch allows you to engage the LPF and Delay within the feedback path, enabling creative control over the frequencies fed back into the spring reverb, shaping unique resonant textures.

When used as a spring reverb effects unit, the POST EQ provides precise shaping of the wet signal, offering enhanced tonal flexibility.

At the end of the chain, a 3-band EQ provides additional shaping of the output, offering precise control over the final sound. When used as a spring reverb effects unit, the EQ enhances the wet signal for even greater tonal versatility.

ZAKAL does not include a power supply. It operates on a standard 9V DC (negative center, 2.1mm barrel plug) compatible with most guitar pedal power supplies. If you do not own one feel free to reach out, and I’ll help you find a suitable option."

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."

Erica Synths PĒRKONS Keys | It just makes sense

video upload by Erica Synths

"We are proud to present Pērkons Keys. We’ve poured a lot of work into developing it, and we hope this will help you unleash the creativity."

"Over the years, hundreds of you have asked for an integrated keyboard on Pērkons. We kept coming back to the idea - and eventually decided to build it and see how it feels in practice.

We are proud to present Pērkons Keys. We’ve poured a lot of work into developing it, and we hope this will help you unleash the creativity.

Same 4 hybrid voices

Semi weighted premium keyboard without aftertouch

No mod wheel, no pitch wheel

No battery

No screen

Unlimited creativity unleash guaranteed"

Additional details at Erica Synths

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ŅōĨşÈ Múśİç / experimental music / Diogens Lantern synth / Universe Zen VOSKHOD-2 / by GIPNOZER

video upload by G I P N O Z E R

"Cold sand creaked beneath limbs I couldn't remember having acquired. Metal and flesh, woven into an inconceivable construct, pulsed with a dim, inner light. The planet was dead, scorched to the bone, only rusted rock and endless dunes on the horizon. I didn't know who I was, what I was, or how I had ended up here. My memories held only fragments of alien sensations, echoes of long-forgotten knowledge that didn't add up to a coherent picture. I was a mechanism, not crafted by hand, but grown like a mushroom on the rotting wood of space. My purpose? Nonexistent. My past? Emptiness. I simply wandered, driven by an instinct I couldn't explain, across this lifeless land, like a ghost forgotten even by death. And with every step, with every breath, I felt this planet, this emptiness, creeping into me, erasing the last vestiges of what could have been.
. . .
sound gear:
_ Diogenes' Lantern by Kakos Nonos / ‪@kakosnonos4541‬
_ Universe Zen ВОСХОД-2 / www.universe-zen.ru
_ Tascam DR40x
. . .
musician's account:
Bandcamp: https://gipnoz.bandcamp.com
Instagram: / gipnozer.sound
Telegram: https://t.me/gipnozer_sound
VK: https://vk.com/gipnozer"

And from Kakos Nonos:

Шумовой синтезатор Фонарь Диогена

video upload by Kakos Nonos

Googlish:

"Diogenes' Lantern" is a 12-voice drone synthesizer. However, it is capable of generating noise, ambient textures, and melodies alike.
The synth features a unique control system designed to eliminate the need for a thousand knobs to manage every parameter; instead, it works as follows:
One knob sets the value for the first oscillator, while a second knob determines the *offset*—how much the value of each subsequent oscillator differs from the one preceding it.
This method is used to control all parameters: frequency, waveforms, and signal combination types.

Link to the VK group:
https://vk.com/musicnoisebox

Features:
12 oscillators with adjustable waveforms
16 waveforms that morph smoothly into one another
8 signal combination schemes (for pairs of signals) that morph smoothly into one another
3 filter types with resonance (HP, LP, Res)
Filter LFO with selectable triangle, square, or oscillator/combiner-derived waveforms
A second LFO featuring complex waveforms, capable of modulating synthesis parameters—including the filter (providing two dedicated LFOs for the filter)
Tone quantization capability (quantizing to the tonic or fifth)
6-button keyboard interface; individual keys can be custom-configured, or a layout can be selected from 63 presets
Attack, Release, and Glide controls
Killswitch with smooth fade-out/fade-in functionality
Randomize button, allowing for independent randomization of synthesis parameters and LFO settings
"Move" mode: each key is assigned its own unique synthesis preset
Polyphonic mode with 6, 4, or 2-voice polyphony
Support for 432 Hz tuning
Distortion effect
Smoothly adjustable "Mass" parameter ...of sound, where the number of operating units can be regulated.

Original Russian:

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Genki KATLA - THE VOLCANO SYNTH!! Now Available

video upload by Starsky Carr

"What happens when a synthesizer completely breaks the rules?
In this video, we explore the Genki KATLA — a truly unique polysynth inspired by Icelandic volcanoes, featuring a rotating voice architecture, hybrid signal path, and some of the most unpredictable sound design possibilities I’ve come across.

This isn’t your typical analog polysynth. Each of the five voices can run independently with different waveforms, octaves, and modulation — creating evolving textures, harmonic movement, and generative-style sounds that feel closer to modular synthesis than traditional keyboards.

🎛️ What makes the KATLA special?
• Rotating voice polyphony (round robin-style synthesis)
• Independent per-voice oscillators & tuning
• Digital oscillators + analog filter signal path
• Looping envelopes reaching audio-rate modulation
• Phase distortion, wavefolding & multiple distortion types
• Tape-style wow, flutter & pitch instability effects
• Stereo voice movement & evolving spatial modulation
• External inputs for processing other gear

From lush ambient pads to aggressive, evolving sequences — this synth can go places most instruments simply can’t. It’s not about recreating vintage sounds… it’s about discovering entirely new ones.

💸 At around €5000, this is definitely not a beginner synth — but for sound designers, and anyone looking for something truly different, it well worth a look."

Genki Katla Sound Design: Making sounds from scratch and exploring
video upload by MR TUNA Music

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Init patch 0:44 - Filter sounds 1:26 - Raising 1 voice 1:43 - Creating a basic pluck sound 2:24 - Aftertouch controls 2:45 - Bring in a little reverb 2:56 - LFO to filter cutoff 3:16 - LFO to reverb mix 3:46 - Keyboard cutoff 4:00 - Osc 3 Square wave 4:23 - Sub oscillator 4:54 - KATLA parameters 5:01 - Rústir wavefolder 6:08 - Rökkur stereospreader 6:37 - Skriða envelope randomizer 7:27 - Aska random modulations 7:57 - Glóð tape stops and flutters 8:35 - Skjálfti ??? 9:14 - Kvika slow tape modulations 9:38 - dark pads 10:20 - Móða voice detuning 11:20 - Katla sounds with aftertouch 13:28 - Thanks for watching

"Hey guys! Very very excited to be presenting the Genki Katla to you all... I am truly in awe of the sound of this very unique and powerful instrument.

I thought the best way to get to know the synth is to start from scratch so in this video we'll go full hands-on with the Genki Katla, exploring (almost) every parameter and building sounds from an initialized patch.

From some raw drone layers and gritty textures to evolving pads, rhythmic sequences, and atmospheric beds, we will see just what this instrument can do, discover new sounds, and maybe make some friends along the way 🙏

If you're into sound design, unique synths, or just love discovering new instruments, this one is for you!

HUGE thanks to Genki for letting me a part of this with them and showing off this super cool synth.

No money was paid, no agreements were made... these are my real thoughts on this very premium synthesizer and I will be sharing lots more."

Press release follows:


Genki Instruments announces availability of Katla as Voice Rotating Polyphonic Synthesizer inspired by its natural namesake

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND: having twice blown European musical minds thanks to show-stealing showcases at SUPERBOOTH25, May 8-10, Berlin, Germany and Machina Bristronica 2025, September 27-28, Bristol, UK, before adventuring across the pond for a repeat performance at Buchla & Friends 2026, January 24-25, LA, CA, USA, Reykjavik-based instrument developer Genki Instruments is proud to announce availability of the eagerly-awaited Katla as a Voice Rotating Polyphonic Synthesizer inspired by Iceland’s largest subglacial volcano as its natural namesake — readily representing the company’s first foray into analogue synthesis, albeit one that uniquely utilises a set of wildcard parameters to infuse it with organic, unpredictable behaviour as an instrument that is worthy of that legacy, excelling at generating rich, evolving, multi-layered textures, where each note stirs, swells, and erupts in its own distinct way — as of March 31…

Clearly Katla’s inspiration runs through its ‘volcanic’ veins. After all, it is framed by side panels and knobs forged from authentic Icelandic lava, giving each instrument a tangible connection to the volcanic forces that inspired it. That this synth should surely roar is a given. Genki Instruments inevitably chose, therefore, to kit Katla out with four independent distortion destinations, the most unruly of which is a stereo CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Drive effect — a characterful saturation stage, pushing tones from warm and rounded to fractured and snarling.

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Cherry Audio Introduces Crumar DS-2 Software Synthesizer

video upload by Cherry Audio

Cherry Audio Crumar DS-2: Full tutorial by CatSynth TV

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

Playlist:

1. Cherry Audio's DS-2 Part 1 | DCOs, Polyphonic Engine & Factory Presets
2. Cherry Audio's Crumar DS-2 Part 2 | VCF, VCA, voice modes
3. Cherry Audio's Crumar DS-2 Part 3 | Effects, Arpeggiator, Presets

Press release follows:


Cherry Audio Launches Crumar DS-2 Synthesizer

Based on the original 1978 hardware, this value-packed emulation revives the digital control and analog soul of an often forgotten landmark in synth history.

(March 31) Cherry Audio is excited to announce the release of the Crumar DS-2 synthesizer, a virtual instrument that faithfully replicates and significantly enhances the original 1978 hardware synth that was ahead of its time. This release marks the latest collaboration with Crumar Instruments, following last year’s acclaimed Spirit synthesizer, revisiting a groundbreaking Italian synth and infusing it with Cherry Audio’s signature style.

Crumar DS-2 by Cherry Audio is available now for only $59 at cherryaudio.com and through authorized resellers, bringing its rare and legendary “vintage digital” sound to the modern production environment at an exceptionally low price.

The Crumar DS-2 was a unique synthesizer that combined a monophonic Synth engine alongside a fully paraphonic Poly section. The “DS” in its name stood for “Digital Synthesizer,” and it featured two Digitally Controlled Oscillators (DCOs) designed to prevent tuning drift. However, the resulting waveforms were completely stair-stepped, giving the instrument a gritty character and wild harmonics. Together, the two sections provided the DS-2 with a distinct sound that set it apart from both early digital synthesizers and classic analog models.

Building upon the foundation of the vintage hardware, Cherry Audio’s virtual Crumar DS-2 introduces several powerful modern enhancements to expand its creative potential. The monophonic Synth section now includes unison and multi-voice modes, providing panning and tuning options, as well as polyphonic functionality with 4, 8, or 16 voices. The Poly section supports full 32-note polyphony, and DS-2 now features a keyboard split mode in addition to the layered mode.

The Synth section now includes a stair-stepped sine waveform option, and oscillator sync has been added. A third LFO has been introduced, and LFO options now include discrete delays, sync, retrigger, reverse wave, and one-shot capabilities. The five-part LFO Mixer, previously hardwired to specific destinations, now offers six assignable destinations with 33 options each, providing unparalleled modulation flexibility.

The envelopes have been enhanced with an initial delay stage (DADSR) and velocity sensitivity, and now include looping functionality. Additionally, the Poly section now features VCA release control, making it better suited to powerful string-synth sonics. Touch control has been added with four slots and simple click-to-assign functionality, supporting both channel and polyphonic aftertouch with compatible MIDI controllers.

The VCF has been upgraded to include a 12dB 2-pole in addition to the original 24dB 4-pole option, along with polarity and key-follow adjustments. Other enhancements include an assignable bend range, a dedicated mod wheel, and a dynamic arpeggiator that can be applied to either or both sections. DS-2 also offers three customizable effects chains with 20 studio-quality effects, allowing users to arrange, save, and recall their settings. Over 300 professionally designed presets are organized into 14 categories to inspire instant creativity.

Cherry Audio is also offering the Deep Space Preset Pack for DS-2 for only $9.99. This pack includes an extra 100 presets that provide an in-depth exploration of DS-2's sophisticated modulation routing, expressive performance features, layers and splits, arpeggiator, and studio-quality effects.

Crumar DS-2 reflects Cherry Audio’s ongoing dedication to delivering high-quality sound at an unbeatable price, even in uncertain times. Priced at just $59, the DS-2 is an ideal choice for synth enthusiasts who value both exceptional tone and affordability. Furthermore, until April 13th, producers can purchase the Crumar DS-2 as part of Cherry Audio’s “Build Your Own Bundle” options. Customers can select a Pick 3 bundle for $99 (regularly $119) or a Pick 6 bundle for only $149 (regularly $169), allowing you to mix and match any of their award-winning instruments for as little as $25 per plugin.

Cherry Audio’s Crumar DS-2 synthesizer is available for macOS (10.13 or later) and Windows (7 or later) in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats. A free 30-day demo is available. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, a deep-dive introductory video, system requirements, and an extensive collection of awe-inspiring sound demos.

TAL Introduces TAL-J8X - Roland JX-8P Based Soft Synth

video upload by TAL Software

"This video shows some original JX-8P factory sounds. It compares the plug-in with the hardware device (revision 2 / OS v3.1). For the test, we imported the factory presets with sysex. A MIDI sequence is played alternately between the plugin and the hardware. Sometimes it clicks when the output switches and…

The demo was recorded in one take without any modifications or cuts. Don't expect identical results. DCO, LFO, and Chorus phases are freely running on both devices. The cutoff frequencies vary slightly for each voice."

5 things to like about TAL-J8X

video upload by Solidtrax and TAL Software

"For more info about TAL-J8X, point your browser here: https://tal-software.com/products/tal...
For more info about sounds I’ve made for other TAL products, please visit: https://www.solidtrax.nl/shop

My soundbank for TAL-J8X is still in the works…"

0:00 Intro
0:24 1. The Oscillator Section.
03:20 2. The Filter Section.
05:28 3. The Modulation Options.
09:20 4. Individual Voice Tuning.
10:36 5. The Effects.

"TAL-J8X is an instrument plug-in that emulates the sound of the analog 80's synthesizer with additional features that add a fresh touch to this synth.

Emulation of the 80's hardware synthesizer (rev 2 / OS 3.1).
Modern filter mode that allows self-oscillation.
Create and play chords.
Arpeggiator with different modes.
High Quality EQ, Delay and Reverb FX.
Aftertouch and MPE support.
Microtuning support (tun file import and MTS Client).
Original factory banks included.
More than 600 presets by Electric Himalaya, Saif Sameer, Sound Author, Empty Vessel, VIC-20, TAL, Heat Audio, FMR and others.
Individual tuning for every voice converts the synths DCO into a VCO.
Reads Sysex files and Sysex MIDI from the hardware device (tone data from JX-8P, JX-10, MKS-70).
Can also control a hardware device. If enabled, it sends Sysex through the plug-in MIDI output (only possible when supported by the DAW)."

Exploring unique FX with synthesisers, modular & more // TRAILS from Poly Effects [PEDALS & PATCHES]

video upload by DivKid

"Join us for an exploration of TRAILS as part of our Pedals & Patches series of videos, exploring pedal FX with modular gear, synthesizers, around the studio and with some other instruments too. Pedals aren't just for guitarists, so lets get creative with them!

Trails offers 7 FX that make your sounds sustain and grow, there's resonators (think Rings) with sympathetic strings, bell like chord generation, live and frozen buffer granular processing, a unique distortion like nothing I've used before, micro loopers, pitch shifting delays, vinyl record emulating delays and more!"

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REVNET algorithmic reverb

video upload by sonicLAB

"sonicLAB REVNET is an algorithmic reverb with uncompromising sonic quality."

"WHY ANOTHER REVERB ?

There are already hundreds of reverb plugins on the market. The question is, why do you need another one?

Because sonicLAB offers a unique approach to defining control and modulation across multi-scale elements—from sound processors to MIDI event generators—delivering uncompromising sonic quality.

We are happy to introduce REVNet, a complex algorithmic reverberation and spatial sound design instrument. Rather than simply emulating traditional plates or rooms, REVNet is designed to create unique reverberations. By combining dynamic feedback topologies, stochastic modulation, and pitch-tracked harmonic resonance, REVNet operates as much as a synthesizer as it does a spatial effect.

REVNet is for uncompromising sound design. Crucially, unlike static reverb algorithms, REVNet allows you to manipulate its internal reflection network on the fly."

Twin Tropiques - Anti Rave Frosty & Slopes Edition Rhythmic Percussive Drone Synthesizers

video uploads by Twin Tropiques



Note the above is a playlist for the the Anti Rave Frosty Edition. The listing below is for the Slopes Edition. Not sure how or if they differ. This appears to be the first post to feature Twin Tropiques.



via this eBay listing

"Fully Analog Patchable Synth with Aligator clips included.....Very unique sound and is perfect for Noise, Odd Glitchy sounds....All all the available patch opportunities, you can get some really sync'd Percussive Rhythms...Nice squishy Textures and lot's of Clocks, Gates, Noise, Logic, Dividers...it really is packed with features...You can also interact with other Eurorack Gear.

Specs below.......

2 VCO's (pulse and triangle outputs

Unique capacitor switching low pass filter capable of a wide range of sounds

- percussive pinging, metallic sounds, additive and comb synthesis, lush and mellow to harsh and abrasive mayhem

-3 XOR gates which can generate logic outputs from pulse inputs or can be used to ring modulate pulse waves

-pseudo random chaos generator inspired by the famous rungler module by Rob Hordijk, has clock and data inputs and chaos output, great as a sound source or for modulations + 4 circuit bending touch sensitive patch points)

-The circuit bent patch points allow a range of WTF type of non linear and unpredictable modulation, depending on how and where you patch them

-2 slope generators with voltage control on attack and release, end of cycle pulse output, and trigger, hold, and loop inputs

-2 waveshapers with 2 voltage control inputs each, for overdriving and mangling internal or external signals

-2 gates

- 1 high pass with diode clipping, 1 low pass

- very clean

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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

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LARIX-ELEKTRO NEW MODULES: MACRO

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

"Soon a new serie of eurorack modules: MACRO.

Simply having bigger knobs and switches, to have a better experience with your rack ;)

Meet them at SYNTHFEST an SUPERBOOTH !"

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/"

Thephonoloop Announces Availability of Outlines VI

video uploads by THEPHONOLOOP

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-8-player/

Press release follows:


Thephonoloop announces availability of outlines VI, beautifully blending raw acoustic gestures with tape loops and modular-processed tonal experiments

KATOWICE, POLAND: Thephonoloop is proud to announce availability of outlines as its latest NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) ready VI (virtual instrument) for Native Instruments’ Kontakt Player free sample player — beautifully blending raw acoustic gestures with tape loops and modular-processed tonal experiments to spark musical momentum as the sample-based instruments with character-producing Polish two-person team’s approach to a collection of tonal variations designed to be combined and explored, each preset being an outline of a musical idea ready to be expanded and reshaped into something larger — as of March 12…

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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"