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Monday, February 09, 2026
Scale Snap - Eurorack Random Note CV Sequencer
video upload by HOX808
"Scale Snap generates random but scale-accurate note patterns of up to 16 steps. You choose the key/scale, root note, number of steps, and how “jumpy” the pattern feels. It also includes a chord/'Strainer' mode that locks notes to triad tones (random-only, ascending, or descending).
Connections include clock in, 1V/Oct CV out (0–5V), reset to step 1, and a random trigger/button. Controls let you set root, select from multiple scales (chromatic, major, minor modes, pentatonics, etc.), and adjust a parameter that switches between probability of change, octave range, and step count. The display shows step progress, current parameter values, root/scale name, and a scale grid with the active note highlighted."
Saturday, February 07, 2026
New From Hinton Instruments
via Hinton Instruments
New MIDI Modules
01 February 2026
Our range of 3U professional MIDI controlled analogue modules continues to expand with four new products. These are all in an advanced development stage and the order of release will be according to interest and demand. For further information please use the contact form.
With many 3U modules now using MIDI they may be directly connected with internal cables or brought out to panel connectors. Maximum flexibility for connector types, position in case, and routing is provided by Molex KK 0.1" headers on the pcbs.
EZEPTOCORE x EZEPTOCORE
video upload by infinitedigits
"EZEPTOCORE time two. EZEPTOCORE is an algorithmic Eurorack sampler and breakbeat mangler for slicing, sequencing, and transforming rhythms in real time."
"An algorithmic eurorack sampler and breakbeat mangler for slicing, sequencing, and transforming rhythms in real time. from Infinite Digits and Maneco Labs."
https://get.ezeptocore.com
8 Track MIDI Sequencer on Adafruit PyGamer
video upload by ugufru
"This is a short demo of an eight track MIDI sequencer that I created on the Adafruit PyGamer."
via Adafruit
"What fits in your pocket, is fully Open Source, and can run CircuitPython, MakeCode Arcade or Arduino games you write yourself? That's right, it's the Adafruit PyGamer! We wanted to make an entry-level gaming handheld for DIY gaming, and maybe a little retro-emulation. It's not the fastest and best of everything but it is an all-in-one dev board with a lot of possibilities!
The PyGamer is powered by our favorite chip, the ATSAMD51, with 512KB of flash and 192KB of RAM. We add 8 MB of QSPI flash for file storage, handy for images, fonts, sounds, or game assets."
Friday, February 06, 2026
Building the ReZyklus - Vangelis' Zyklus MPS1 Clone
This one is in via Jeroen of https://zyklus-mps.com/
"A while ago a group of enthausiasts set out to create a clone of the Zyklus MPS-1 that was made famous by Vangelis for its use on Direct (this was also the inspiration for the actual 'Direct' system he used until ca 1994). The original creators of this machine, Pete Kellock and Bill Marshall graciously allowed us to use the schematics and software to create this clone and have given us their permission to set it free for everyone who wants to make their own. So here goes:In this GIT repo is everything you need to create your own machine. You will have to source your own parts, but there is a list for that. The parts are basic components, nothing custom, but some items may become slightly rare (like small EPROMs).
Its basically just a Z80 based computer.
There are also files to have the circuit boards and panels created (we used jlcpcb for that), and some 3d printing files for various panel work. A lot of the buttons etc you can get cheaply from Aliexpress and the like. Bin files for the EPROMs are also avialable. I've been also given permission to open source the actual source code, and I will do that too, at some point, but I'm still working on a few small issues before I can do that.
https://github.com/jeroenhn/zykl
There is a discord server you can join where you can chat with other builders.
The clone as we made it, is a dedicated to the memory of Vangelis and it's noted as such on the main circuit board."
See this previous post for a Demo tape on the original Zyklus. See the Zyklus label at the bottom of this post for additional posts including a documentary with Vangelis.
Pictured: Paul's white ReZyklus in the making.
Original grey Zyklus below from this post. Only 40 were made.
SEOK synthesizers Introduces BOUNCE – One-Shot Event Generator Eurorack Module
video upload by SEOK synthesizers
"Bounce is a compact event generator built for percussive envelopes, bouncing modulations and rhythmic control. It creates trigger-driven one-shots with 8 distinct waveforms that can range from sharp clicks to rounded contours.
Repeat function with a ”bouncing ball” effect, making the bounces naturally fade within the cycle. Length, repeats and delay shape the result from tight hits to rolls, flams and clustered rhythms perfect for kick and bass.
Full CV control + inverted output. Designed and hand-built in Sweden."
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Patch 1 Rolling Filter Beat
01:11 Patch 2 Fading Inversions
02:05 Patch 3 Ratcheting HH/Perc
02:35 Patch 4 Sweetspots
03:29 Patch 5 Neg Resonance Mod
04:00 Patch 6 Random Mod
04:14 Patch 7 Ramps Ramping Rapid
05:15 Outro
Additional details:
"BOUNCE One-Shot Event Generator
This is a compact event generator built for percussive envelopes, bouncing modulations and rhythmic control signals.
Bounce creates trigger-driven one-shots with a set of 8 distinct waveforms selectable via the large control knob. From sharp, click-like hits to softer, rounded contours. This offers fast access to clearly different envelope characters.
Repeat function with a ”bouncing ball” effect, making the bounces naturally fade within the cycle.
The length control sets the length of the waveform while repeats add repetitions of the wave, and delay sets the time between those waves.
These features in combination makes it easy to move from single tight envelopes to rolls, flams, clustered impacts and creative rhythmic patterns.
All main parameters got CV-inputs. A dedicated inverted output adds instant polarity flip.
Background
We like techno. For us its about solid kicks with defined transients and a fundamental low end that moves air without collapsing the mix.
Bounce is built to be performative and work at the source. By shaping events, accents and repetitions already at the control stage – it lets the mix breathe and leaves space where it matters most. Perfect for basslines, drums and transients."
Melancholy synth | Gene Synths GX first tweaks
video upload by Lo-Fi-Si
"#electronicmusic #analogsynthesizer #sounddesign #synth #synthesizer #experimentalmusic #ambientmusic #glitch #noise
Gene Synths GX
New synth day. I’ve been waiting patiently for this to arrive and it was worth every second.
Such a beautiful lo-fi melancholic sound with a load of modulation. I fell in love with the sound when I came across the Gene synths website last year.
Great solid build quality and probably the best knobs of any synth I own ❤️
The interface is unique and encourages exploration and experimentation.
Can’t wait to send it through a looper.
@genesynths"
Behringer BMX: The 80s Drum Machine That Brings Timeless Grooves Back to Life
video upload by Behringer
"If you love creating beats that feel alive, BMX is built for you.
This drum machine brings the iconic 80s sound into your workflow with a modern, hands-on experience that sparks creativity from the very first pattern.
Tap in your ideas using velocity-sensitive pads, shape the groove with swing and tempo, and build rich drum arrangements with hands-on control over every voice. In the studio, multi-output connectivity supports flexible routing and detailed production workflows. On stage, pattern chaining, song mode, and real-time performance features keep the energy flowing.
Whether you’re producing, performing, or experimenting, BMX gives you the freedom to create beats that move people.
Feel the rhythm. Shape the groove.
Create with Behringer BMX."
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Huge Modern Modular Filter Tones & Techniques // 3 Patches for Ceremony & Sigil from Nekyia Circuits
video upload by DivKid
"Here we have a 3 Patches series video with the character oozing CEREMONY, a low pass morphing to twin peak band pass filter packed with modern features and lots of CV options and SIGIL a compact function generator for envelopes, LFOs, slews or other function generator tricks! Check out the patches and skip around below."
"If you'd like to support work like this and the wider range of what I do, considering heading over to Patreon at https://bit.ly/DK-patreon and supporting for as little as $1 a month to gain access to the DivKid Discord community, plus lots of exclusives such as PDF patchbooks, videos and more. https://bit.ly/DK-patreon"
*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
NOTE // sub bullet points are points of interest within each section/patch, for those that might be looking for a specific detail to skip back to.
INTRO
00:00 Hello & previews
01:16 Sigil feature run down (function generator)
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Djupviks Bunker Archaeology II - First Look.
video upload by Lesjamusic
"Djupviks Elektronik's Bunker Archaeology II is a Eurorack "bunker simulator" - an overdriven digital reverb feeding a frequency-driven tremolo circuit. Inspired by Paul Virilio's photographic documentation of the abandoned Atlantic Wall fortifications, it's lo-fi, grainy, and full of character. The MkII addresses the rough edges of the original: a proper wasp-style filter with resonance and CV control, CV over feedback, a rebuilt static circuit that actually responds across its full range, and a clock output for those irregular rhythms.
This isn't your pristine shimmer reverb. If you want transmissions from a crumbling concrete structure on the Normandy coast, this is the territory.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:02 - Panel Walkthrough - audio
03:01 - Panel Walkthrough - reverb
05:21 - Panel Walkthrough - static
06:27 - Static CV - ring mod
07:24 - Vs Bunker I, what's gone?
07:54 - Synth Patch
10:23 - Final thoughts"
https://djupvikselektronik.bandcamp.c...
Buchla Format Model 416.3 Meta Expander by guyd2

According to guyd2, the Model 416.3 Meta Expander is:

"A sophisticated, stand-alone expansion unit for the Buchla Music Easel.
Contains several dedicated modules : Comparators, Dividers, Boolean, VC Slew Limiter, S/H & Noise, analog ultrastable VCO/LFO, advanced Mixer w/ Comparator, and an 8-step Sequencer.
Also expands on the 208 CV I/O's, pulses I/O and Switch inputs."
https://guyd2.com/416_3-order/
"What you get :
- Model 416.3 Meta Expander for Bemi/Busa/Buchla Easel, 208c, or clones.
- Custom-made enclosure (boat) + tilted support stand.
- Two Model 416 Edge Cards, 100% compatible with 208’s Ext/Prog Interface.
- Two 40-pin custom-made ribbon cable assemblies (one short, one longer).
- A printed User Manual.
- Internal power supply; its location (back or right-side) is adjustable by the user."
Expert Sleepers disting NT v1.14 Updates
video uploads by Expert Sleepers
Also see disting NT - Clock Swing and the "NT-303" plug-in
Playlist:
1. disting NT - Knob Recorders
The Performance Page on the disting NT now includes Knob Recorders, so you can instantly record parameter gestures and have them play back in a loop, adding motion to your patches.2. disting NT - Texture Synthesizer (aka Clouds)
"The disting NT now includes the classic 'Clouds' by Émilie Gillet."3. disting NT - Spectrum Analyzer
The Spectrum Analyzer is a simple utility, added in disting NT firmware v1.14.4. disting NT - Spectral Vocoder
The new Spectral Vocoder on the disting NT is an alternative to the existing, analogue-inspired, Vocoder algorithm. It uses an FFT-based technique to offer way more frequency bands for the analysis and resynthesis.5. disting NT - Spectral Vocoder (slight return)
Some more examples of the Spectral Vocoder in action.6. disting NT - Spectral Conquest
00:00 Speech modulating a chordal pad.
00:55 Drum loops and other samples as the modulator.
The Spectral Conquest algorithm on the disting NT is based on our VST plug-in of the same name: https://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/spe...7. disting NT - Knob Recorder controlling another module
It offers spectral (FFT) based manipulation of audio.
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Spectral Shift
03:45 Spectral Gate
05:28 Spectral Comb
07:08 Spectral Sieve
10:49 Spectral Polysynth
12:45 Spectral Filters
This video demonstrates a technique for using the disting NT's Knob Recorder to generate a CV to control another module, eliminating the need for a dedicated knob recorder module.
Behringer JN-80. The 80s just evolved
video upload by Behringer
"The Behringer JN-80 brings true eighties character into a fully analog architecture.
In this video you hear what it really delivers: solid DCOs, the classic 3109 VCF, the BBD chorus and the full punch of its 8-voice analog engine.
No extra processing. No studio tricks.
Just the JN-80 recorded as it is.
In this video you’ll hear
Warm, immediate analog tones
Responsive leads and evolving textures
Tight basslines with the sub-oscillator engaged
The chorus adding width and life to the sound
The JN-80 is built for creators who want a straightforward workflow and authentic analog tone."
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
SynTesla Presents 5U Animator Module
video upload by SynTesla
"SynTesla presents the Animator 5U module.
The electronics for this module were conceived by the brilliant mind of Yves Usson. It is a new kind of module, quite different from what one usually finds in a modular synthesizer.
The Animator (temporary name, we need to find a better one) will generate a modulated mix of four waveforms of different pitches and types from a simple external sawtooth wave.
This module is a real achievement because it is 100% analog. It will be available in the next SynTesla 5U systems."
disting NT - Clock Swing and the "NT-303" plug-in
video upload by Expert Sleepers
"This video is a demo of the new Swing feature in the Clock algorithm of the disting NT, added in firmware v1.14. It also demos the "NT-303" plug-in by thorinside.
00:00 8th and 16th note swing
01:46 Tuplet swing
03:22 The NT-303 plug-in."
https://nt-gallery.nosuch.dev/plugin/nt-303
Monday, February 02, 2026
Thomas Dolby signs a Minimoog Voyager XL! Enter BMF Raffle to Win This One-of-a-Kind Synthesizer!
video upload by moogfoundation
"Enter to win a rare Minimoog Voyager XL signed by Thomas Dolby: https://bit.ly/ThomasDolbyVoyagerXL
Step inside the world of analog synthesis as we sit down with legendary electronic musician and sound designer Thomas Dolby, exploring the power and personality of Moog instruments.
A gorgeous Minimoog Voyager XL synthesizer is the grand prize for the Bob Moog Foundation's 2026 winter raffle which ends February 23. It bears Thomas Dolby's signature near the Minimoog 40th Anniversary name plate, a value of $7,500.
Help us carry Bob's legacy forward to inspire future generations through the intersection of science, music, history, and innovation."
🌐 Visit the Bob Moog Foundation: https://www.moogfoundation.org
SOFIA SYNTH SYMPOSIUM - EVENT RECAP + NEXT EDITION INVITATION
video upload by Sofia Synth Symposium
"Relive the highlights from the latest Sofia Synth Symposium, hosted in the inspiring Resonator space in Sofia - a venue that perfectly matched the energy, curiosity, and sonic experimentation of the community.
This recap captures an intense weekend filled with synth exploration, modular discoveries, lectures, workshops, and live performances, bringing together artists, builders, and sound enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond.
In this video you’ll see highlights from:
• The Resonator space and exhibition area
• Exhibitors including LOVE Synthesizers, Rides in the Storm, SOMA Laboratory, Backpullver Software
• Lectures and workshops by Carmen Rizzo, Ivan Shopov, Sound Ninja Academy
• Demos, performances, and community moments
NEXT SOFIA SYNTH SYMPOSIUM - SAVE THE DATE
The next edition of Sofia Synth Symposium will take place on
June 12–14, 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria
Whether you’re a visitor, musician, producer, DIY builder, or exhibitor, you’re invited to be part of the next gathering.
Join us as:
• A visitor - explore cutting-edge gear, talks, and performances
• An exhibitor - showcase your instruments, software, or ideas to an engaged international audience
For upcoming programme details, tickets, and exhibitor applications, visit:
https://www.synthsymposium.com
Thanks for watching and supporting the synth community - see you at the next Sofia Synth Symposium.
#SofiaSynthSymposium #ResonatorSofia #ModularSynth #LOVEsynthesizers #SOMALaboratory #RidesInTheStorm #BackpullverSoftware #CarmenRizzo #IvanShopov #SoundNinjaAcademy #MusicTech #ElectronicMusic #MusicGearExpo"
CROW HILL Introduces Vaults GLASS BEAKER - Free
video upload by CROW HILL
"In this video Theo takes us through the next instalment in our FREE plugin range called Vaults - Beaker. Can a big old bit of glass from a homewares shop really make a beautiful sounding instrument. It can if it's recorded at Gorbals Sound in Glasgow and performed by our founder Christian Henson. A testament to what sampling enables us and you to do, make beautiful sounds and music with nothing more than a bit of imagination and care."
Press release follows:
The Crow Hill Company creates …GLASS BEAKER as latest …VAULTS virtual instrument, free for all to download and make music with no formal training
EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce availability of VAULTS - GLASS BEAKER as the latest downloadable drop in its free virtual instrument collection, created from thecnotion that music need not necessarily begin with formal training, specialist instruments, or expensive tools but instead it comes from working directly with sound — specifically, placing a microphone in front of a simple object and exploring what happens through touch, movement, and experimentation, the resulting tone of which feels familiar but resists easy identification, sitting somewhere between a glockenspiel and a celeste without being either — as of February 2…
Cosmotronic MESSOR PEDAL / a serious COMPRESSOR for the studio or the stage / extensive playthrough
video upload by BRiES
"In this video we discover what the reinvented MESSOR pedal by Cosmotronic can do to a variety of sound sources. We also have a look at all the controls.
Want to know more?
Cosmotronic Messor Pedal webpage: https://cosmotronic.nl/modules/messor...
0:00 intro
2:30 features explanation
17:07 drums and loops
34:47 sidechain example
41:53 full mix and stems
55:23 closing thoughts
57:09 thank you for watching!
57:22 outro"
A COMPACT ANALOG COMPRESSOR
Messor is a fully analog stereo feed-forward VCA compressor designed for studio, modular, and live systems. The architecture is derived from the original Cosmotronic eurorack module, with extended headroom, improved channel matching, and a revised sidechain topology optimized for wide dynamic ranges.
HIGH HEADROOM
The internal ±12 V regulated power rail provides substantial headroom and consistent operating conditions for both line-level and modular-level sources. It reliably handles high-transient material from synthesizers, drum machines, and percussion-heavy sources without premature clipping. High-impedance inputs and balanced outputs simplify interfacing with modular systems, samplers, and balanced studio equipment.
Signal flow begins with a low-noise stereo preamplifier offering up to 18 dB of gain, followed by a pair of matched VCA control blocks. The feed-forward topology provides predictable transient behavior, accurate envelope shaping, and stable stereo imaging. A post-VCA conditioning stage adds tube-like saturation, introducing controlled harmonic content when driven into overload.
Sunday, February 01, 2026
WCS-X – Firmware Update | New Patches & New Features
video upload by EMW Synthesizers
"The WCS-X has received a major firmware update, introducing a wide range of new features and sonic improvements that significantly expand the synthesizer’s capabilities.
Among the highlights are Oscillator SYNC, PWM and Wave Folding, independent Attack/Decay generators per oscillator for pitch modulation, and a new Vintage parameter that adds warmth and character to the sound. Patch memory has now been implemented, allowing up to 128 patches to be stored directly in the instrument.
The update also introduces a new LFO with 15 waveforms, as well as new modes for Glide and Gate type, offering more expressive control and flexibility in performance and sequencing.
This short video showcases some of the new patches, demonstrating how these new features can be used in real sounds and musical contexts.
We believe this marks the final firmware version — and more news is coming soon 👀 Stay tuned and enjoy the sound! 🎶✨"
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