Prize winning composer Cristián Vogel's latest digital creation is not your conventional software instrument. It is an extraordinary and unique approach to instrument-as-world-building. Built around a stunning 3D performance interface and an equally compelling physical modelling sound core.
MODARK is a new kind of digital instrument for composers, sound designers and sonic explorers. It invites you to enter a resonant 3D world where sound is not only triggered or edited, but inhabited, shaped and performed.
At its centre is a modal physical-modelling engine: a living body of frequencies, decays, resonances and gestures. You can import or analyse source material, build impossible instruments from spectral fingerprints, excite them with strikes, bows and samples, and explore the results through a visual interface that feels closer to navigating a sonic sculpture than operating a conventional soft synth.
"Blue Giant is a bit accurate emulation of the Novation Supernova II
Running 4 instances in this project, performance mode, each instance running 9 DSPs, 8x DSP56362 and 1x DSP56303
It is 8 part multitimbral, offers 4 stereo outputs and has 24 voices, expandable to 48"
See The Usual Suspects label below for additional emulations by them. These essentially run the same code/OS as the original hardware, ported featuring a software UI.
"Phaseburn One is a synthesizer built around a phase-locked loop: the main oscillator tracks a reference signal, and whatever you patch into that reference becomes part of the sound. Everything you hear is the plugin on its own, nothing else added.
In the video: the PLL lab, the morphing oscillator and its fold, four step sequencers and four LFOs, the probability sequencer, the mixer and patchbay.
VST3, CLAP, AU and standalone, macOS and Windows, instrument or effect. Free open beta until 15 October 2026.
The following is some additional info directly in via Phaseburn Music:
"I want to introduce Phaseburn One, a synthesizer we have been working on for several years, which is now in open beta and free for everyone until 15 October.
The sound is built on a phase-locked loop. One oscillator listens to another and keeps trying to match it, and the interesting part starts where it fails. When it tracks accurately the tone comes out clear and strangely alive, and when the loop is loosened you hear the chase itself: the oscillator catches up with the target, overshoots, breaks off, finds the frequency again, sometimes clinging to a harmonic instead of the note you played. PLLs are not new, they have appeared before as modules and effects, but as far as we can tell nobody has built a whole instrument around one. Four macro dials open the loop by ear, so none of the theory is needed to land somewhere usable.
Three more oscillators sit beside it: Morph, which sweeps between waveform families, a Vector shaping oscillator and a Sub. A transient module can add a click, noise or a metallic edge, or build a kick out of a sine. Around the loop there is a modular patchbay where you draw the cables yourself, a rack of seven effects and a mixer, and almost everything can be modulated from a dedicated section of LFOs and modulation sequencers.
"MemoryTone by XILS-lab unleashes a colossal three-oscillator-per-voice analog architecture—with 16-voice polyphony and up to 18 oscillators in unison—then propels it beyond its 1982 inspiration with expanded modulation, MPE, advanced arpeggiation, integrated effects, and modern sound-design capabilities."
MemoryTone is XILS-lab’s exploration of one of analogue synthesis’s most ambitious instruments — a sixteen-voice polyphonic architecture built around three oscillators per voice and a 24 dB/octave self-oscillating ladder filter.
With eighteen oscillators across sixteen voices, combinable waveforms, oscillator sync, pulse-width control and a deeply interactive signal path, its character begins long before effects enter the picture. Oscillators interact. Levels influence behaviour. Voices move. The filter responds to everything that came before it.
1. The BOTANICA Sequencer: First Look at My New Project
0:00 Intro
2:35 What is BOTANICA
4:00 Sequencer features
12:17 Jam demo
17:29 Outro
2. Botanica: Live Demo of My Custom MIDI Sequencer
3. BOTANICA - Sequencer Prototype | Try It Now
"I've been designing and building my own midi sequencer called BOTANICA. This hardware midi sequencer creates expressive sequences from simple patterns.
In this video I tell you about how I started this project (learning electronics and pcb design), a demo of the sequencer and the project status. You can get involved by playtesting, discussing in my discord channel and stay up to date.
A first look at the Botanica midi sequencer prototype. See how this custom hardware controls generative sound design.
I have been refining the design and interface of this new project for quite a while now. This device features a custom pcb and a tactile front panel, allowing for hands-on control over complex musical patterns. It is built for anyone interested in diy electronics and the process of creating custom musical tools from scratch.
Watching the digital display react to each knob turn is satisfying. Botanica is designed to push my generative music performances further, giving me more control over the output. It is a work in progress, but seeing it come to life on the workbench is a major milestone for this modular synth project."
"BOTANICA is in prototype phase with a small group of testers. After that, the first 5–10 units get built for sale."
"A natural sequencer that grows simple patterns into whole compositions."
FEATURES Sculpt intricate sequences from 1 to 64 steps. Add, trim away, create space to add fills and variations.
TIMED PHRASES Add timed phrases and variations to from 1/2/4/8 bars to continuous chance-based evolution.
GENERATIVE MELODIES Seed melodies and dial in Root, Semitones and Range to taste. Color them with a preset scale (Seasons)
EXPLORE WITHOUT RISK Turn knobs, modulate, experiment. Dial everything back to return to your original sequence and tones.
EXPRESSIVE REPEATS Blossom adds timed MIDI repeats at varying intervals and velocity curves
TONAL OPTIONS Pattern, Arpeggiator and Chord modes
Sound demo of the VITA SYNTHS Modular Algorithmic Bass Drum Eurorack Synthesizer ADS-BD with no effects, accompanied by the VITA SYNTHS Modular Algorithmic Closed & Open Hi-Hat Eurorack Synthesizer ADS-HH and Behringer PRO-800.
A demonstration of the DR-SEQ-64 module by VITA SYNTHS, showing how to:
delete an existing pattern,
create a new pattern,
save and later load a pattern.
The video also shows that an unsaved pattern is not lost if the module is powered off unexpectedly, and it will be restored when the module is turned on again. This feature helps prevent loss of unsaved patterns.
"The SCS-X is a dual multiplier/divider module in 3U/6HP. Each section can multiply and divide a clock source up to 64x. Clock sources include internal clock, Rain Sync bus clock, external clock, or the output of the other section. When set to 'Musical' mode, the output can range in musical divisions from 32nd notes up to 2 bars in length.
Advanced patterns can be created by setting a frame length from 1-32 steps, and number of active pulses per frame. You can manipulate the active pulses through various parameters, including the amount the pulses spread across the frame, and the rotation of the pattern relative to the start of the frame. When spread is set to maximum, the SCS-X acts as a euclidean sequencer. Set the patterns in motion with a randomness function that varies from frame to frame.
Specifications
Format: 3U 6HP
Display: 16×8 custom LED dot matrix (per section)
Inputs: Clock In Jack, Reset In Jack (per section)
Outputs: Mul/Div Output Jack (per section)
Connections: Rear sync bus in and out
Power Consumption: Up to 85mA on +12V / 0mA @ -12V"
"Today I wanted to take a bit of time to explain my deep love for the Dirtywave M8 Tracker while going over the patch notes for the new OS that was released last week. The new OS brings a slew of upgrades to the device in both sound and presentation. Let's check it out and make some tunes."
A new wave of expression is here. The Antonus 3620 is a high-end keyboard controller inspired by the legendary ARP 3620, expanded with advanced CV/MIDI capabilities, dual-zone split mode, built-in sequencer, and a premium Fatar key-bed.
Available in 37-key and 49-key versions, with classic Tolex or modern metal chassis options.
Discover all specs and features: https://antonus-synths.com/3620-2/
Credits
Starring: Fernanda Aleman
Video: Ambar Waegemaeker
Editing: Mica Villafañe
Soundtrack: Free Norman
Production Team: Toni Gutierrez, Xinaxina, Mica Villafañe, Ro Cimmino
Huge thanks to our entire team and everyone involved in bringing this visual teaser to life!"
The Antonus 3620 is a sophisticated keyboard, sequencer, and CV/MIDI controller designed to be an expressive, powerful, logical, and intuitive tool. Inspired by the classic ARP 3620, the Antonus 3620 goes further by incorporating many new features and enhanced connectivity, capable of interacting with both voltage–controlled systems and MIDI devices.
The original 1979 hardware synthesizer helped define an entire generation of electronic music. The Martinic Prodigy plugin now brings this iconic sound directly into your DAW. Developed with proprietary Advanced Circuitry Emulation technology, it faithfully recreates every nuance of the original analog circuits.
Alongside the classic sound, exclusive modern features have been added, including a built-in analog sequencer with 8 and 16-step modes, an extended Multidrive circuit, and a mono reverb inspired by the Moog 905.
Using studio monitors or high-quality headphones is recommended to capture the full frequency range."
Demo Track no. 1.
Sound source: A couple of instances of Martinic Prodigy
Effects: Martinic TG100 Reverb & Martinic AXFX
Want to hear more of my sounds for the Martinic AX73 and other synths? Visit https://solidtrax.nl/shop"
The Moog Prodigy's raw, uncompromising sound helped define a generation of electronic music. But getting that authentic analog character into your productions has always meant tracking down rare, aging hardware that's becoming harder to find and harder to maintain.
The Martinic Prodigy finally brings that iconic sound to your DAW. Built with our Advanced Circuitry Emulation technology, it faithfully recreates every sweet spot of the original 1979 analog circuitry, and adds modern features like a built-in analog sequencer with eight- and sixteen-step modes, an extended Multidrive circuit, and a Moog 905 inspired mono reverb. All at a very affordable price.
"The AI250 BXR is a eurorack module inspired by vintage nuclear test equipment. It can be used as an audio mangler, cv generator, and VCO. The BXR is a nod to vintage Boxcar Averagers, which were designed to acquire and analyze fast signals. The AI250 specifically replicates the real-time mathematical portion of a Boxcar Averager System, and processes audio or cv signals against either another signal or its internal v/o variable wave-shape VCO."
AI250 BXR Eurorack Test Equipment Build Video
video upload by AI Synthesis
Press release follows:
Portland, OR, USA September 2, 2026 – New for Knobcon, AI Synthesis has released the AI250 BXR in both a built and guaranteed version, as well as in kit and PCB/Panel format.
The AI250 BXR is a eurorack module inspired by vintage nuclear test equipment. It can be used as an audio mangler, cv generator, and VCO. The BXR is a nod to vintage Boxcar Averagers, which were designed to acquire and analyze fast signals. The AI250 specifically replicates the real-time mathematical portion of a Boxcar Averager System, and processes audio or cv signals against either another signal or its internal v/o variable wave-shape VCO. The internal VCO has 11 different voltage select-able wave shapes and can be played v/O.
It's also our first digital module, and runs on the Daisy Patch.
Depth: 39 mm
HP: 14
-V mA: 11mA
+V mA: 120 mA
“In the year 2000, I was in college and obsessed with modular synths, but could barely afford to eat. I knew it was possible to build your own synth, but there wasn’t anyone, or anywhere to turn to for advice. In the past decade, much more information has been published online, and in 2013 I started down my path to DIY modular. Even with all of the information online, there still lacked a single, simple, comprehensive guide for those looking to build their own synthesizer. I want AI Synthesis to be that guide. Prior to building my own synth, I was a dreamer, after building my modular, I felt I had awoken. I want to help others do the same.”
"Limited to 10 copies, Pralaya on purple irredescent vinyl + limited edition 'pralaya' module."
Thought this was interesting. Eurorack modules coupled with vinyl on BandCamp.
"The module is strictly limited to 10 copies with purple and gold panel. A chaotic, SLOW, CV generator that acts both as a regular LFO and chaos engine. A different version of the "Tangram" module released on DE. Many values has been tweaked to make this an individual and one time release. Comes with Senza Testa and Djupviks elektronik stickers.
Option for cassette box instead of vinyl now availbale."
"I still haven´t quite figured out how a Switched Capacitor filter works, but who cares?! This is my demo of one of those, a limited second edition of Faidros by Djupviks Elektronik. There is a brief moment where I seem to mic up all colours and metal shades there are in this film, my prompter was not doing me any favours today.
The correct colours available is this one above;
20 exemplars in Purple, yellow and Fools Gold (sort of silver)
20 exemplars in Blue and Proper Gold™.
They wil be available to buy from Djupviks themselves here:
https://djupviksaudio.bandcamp.com/
Green Mod:
https://www.green-mod.com/
And Hylin Devices:
https://hylindevices.com.au/collectio...
I don´t really think I need to tell you this, I´m sure you know how YouTube works, but feel free to metaphorically 'jump around' in the film. I have prepared what one in the literarary and motorcycle gang world call 'chapters' to make it easier to navigate.
00:00 - Intro (duh) - What is a Switched Capacitor Filter?
01:54 - Some kind of Module breakdown, what's what?
04:31 - Using a separate clock source
07:04 - Weird space sounds
08:45 - There's an Album as well???"
"Custom wide band radio for experimental sound design and sampling. No squelch circuitry - allowing everything to be heard..LF/AM/MW/SW/FM transmissions from across the globe, as well as localised electro magnetic fields and other unknown transmissions."
"A quick demo of some of the new features in Elastic Melody Update 1.2."
"Here comes the full list:
MASTER SECTION
• Added a master level control • Added a simple volume meter
OSCILLATOR
• Added four more oscillator waveforms for a wider range of sounds • Added new modulation options: – Pitch Modulation – FM Modulation (IAP) – Decaying FM Modulation (IAP)
"Patience is an LFO that allows you to set the duration of a change in terms of seconds, minutes, hours, days, month, years, or decades.
Our thinking
Eurorack is widely considered to be an esoteric and expensive way to make music. That’s one framing. Another framing is that Eurorack is a mid-90s platform for modular electronic art that lasted. VRML came and went. RSS flourished and rescinded. Web pages don’t really use HTML anymore. But Eurorack is still. It is a time-tested and community-driven foundation for building conceptual art. For installation art. For slow art. In these contexts the modules that you already have can transform in meaning.
For instance, a clock divider may be used for tracking musical time and for building up musical rhythms. But if your clock divider has primes as an option and you trigger it once a day, the 7’s output will give you a pulse a week. Suddenly you’re patch-programming a calendar. You’re now keeping track of time on the scale of years. You’ve moved from the music of humans to the music of the seasons.
This is where Patience comes in. To help your patches operate at these time scales we made an LFO capable of making a single modulation over the course of hours, days, months, years, or even decades.
Why me
For more than twenty-five years I’ve been studying, designing, and programming systems for slow sound art. Under Pauline Oliveros I studied and practiced deep listening. I worked with Seth Cluett on glacial multi-channel performance systems. I’ve cared deeply about slow art my entire life. Patience is an expression of this and I will give it everything I have.
Why Kickstarter
If we know up front that we have guaranteed orders for Patience we can afford to dedicate the time that this idea deserves. Refining the design, circuitry, software, and assembly process. This is the only way we can foresee making the best possible version of Patience, so here we are.
