Beyond the Noise: Synth and Eurorack Performance

video upload by MKustomAudio

"The initial idea of this track started with just ambient noise created by running the Mutable Instruments 'Plaits' through the Schlappi Engineering 'Interstellar Radio'. This noise was further processed and randomized by running the signal through various filters and effects.

After deciding to add in melodic and percussive content, the Moog 'Mother 32' and Novation 'Bass Station II' (AFX overlay used) were then added with sequencing provided by the Squarp Instruments 'Hermod+'. To process the Bass Station II further, it was sent through the eurorack setup using a couple Noise Engineering modules and the Befaco 'Oneiroi'.

The Novation 'Peak', Sequential 'OB-6 Desktop', and Korg 'Minilogue XD' and 'Arp 2600M' were added next to provide bass, melodic and ambient drone content. Last added was some additional drums/samples provided by the Elektron 'Digitakt II'."

Terminator Theme on the Novation Summit Synthesizer

video upload by Koji Kobura

"Terminator Theme (Novation Summit Synthesizer) #synth #musicproducer #80s @NovationTV‬"

Minimal Dub with Lo-fi Piano and Synth Loops | Cirrhosa 2025-12-26 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"This piece was created using the ‪@NovationTV‬ Novation Circuit and a tape loop.
It is a minimal dub composition built from restrained synth and rhythm loops, layered with delay-soaked, lo-fi piano textures.

On the Novation Circuit, looped patterns are played back while synth pads are performed live on the pads. The output is processed with reverb using the ‪@strymon‬ blueSky.

The tape loop contains a recorded piano performance. The sound is brought in and out by manually adjusting the tape player’s volume. Through the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MKII, delay is applied while micro-loop textures are generated, adding movement and depth."

O Holy Night (Novation LaunchKey mk4)

video upload by Mario Guillermo

"Merry Christmas everybody!! and thanks to all for your support.

Instruments in this video:

Roland Junk DS 61 (organ patch)
Novation LaunchKey mk4 49 with Omnisphere 3 for the Vocal sounds"

Ambient jam | NDLR, Artemis, Deckard's Dream, Peak, Prophet Rev2, Polymoon, Slöer

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
A song performed live on the table with four great polysynths.

It felt like the right time of year to get a bunch of nice synths on the table and just explore. To that end, I connected the Dreadbox Artemis (bass), Sequential Prophet Rev2 (square arp motif), Novation Peak (pad), and Black Corporation Deckard's Dream (melodic motif) to the Conductive Labs NDLR and just had fun. The Artemis and Peak have pretty great built-in effects, but the Deckard's and Rev2 needed some help, so I added the Meris Polymoon to the Rev2 and the Walrus Slöer to the Deckard's.

This was my first time using the new hardware iteration of the NDLR — to be transparent, Conductive Labs sent it over for free — but it was a real step up in terms of the quality of the encoders. And it had been a couple of years since I had played with the Peak, but Novation had offered to send it over to explore, so I said yes to that as well. I previously had a Peak and had missed its effects (especially reverb) and filter.

Once the NDLR is connected and routed to the right MIDI channels, the musical exploration process is extremely fast. I will admit that I usually produce a certain kind of result with the NDLR, and I don't always want that kind of song. But as a palate cleanser, as a way to tap into very fast inspiration, I love putting it on the table and just getting musical results.

Overall, a nice way to end a good year. Thanks for listening.

Performed and recorded live, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Novation Peak + Animal Factory Godeater: 5 Preset Demos You Need to Hear DISTORTED

video upload by Animal Factory Amplification

"Watch Animal Factory's Godeater+ bass distortion unleash brutal analog distortion and unique rhythmic sidechain processing on five killer Novation Peak factory presets. This 10-minute full demo reveals what happens when you run wavetable synth patches through a bass pedal designed for maximum low end and rawness. The Godeater+ pairs analog grit with a living, breathing siecain that affects saturation, frequency and texture by responding to playing dynamics and spectral content.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Purity
2:04 – Tardis
4:10 – Laser Light
6:16 – Layered
8:30 – Square Eyes

Use code 'FIRSTANIMAL' for 10% off your first order at https://animalfactoryamps.com/

Check our entire lineup at https://www.animalfactoryamps.com"

Novation Nova 2025 Review 👉 The Better JP-8000? | A Hardware Perspective | The DoubleSaw

video upload by Kosmokatze

"The Novation Nova Desktop is over 25 years old — yet it’s still used, discussed, and loved by many electronic musicians.

In this video, I take an honest and critical look at the Nova from today’s perspective:
its sound engine, workflow, modulation depth, strengths, limitations, and how it compares to other late-90s virtual analog classics like the JP-8000 and Access Virus.

This is a pure hardware-focused review.
There are no VST comparisons, no modern software emulations, and no plug-ins involved.
The goal is to evaluate the Nova as what it is: a standalone hardware synthesizer with its own character.

Whether you’re into trance, techno, ambient, or classic electronic sounds — this review looks at why the Nova still matters in 2025.
#NovationNova #JP8000 #HardwareSynth #VirtualAnalog
#90sSynth #SynthReview #VintageDigital #supersaw #AccessVirus
#TranceSynth #TechnoSynth #ElectronicMusic #synthesizer #NoVST

00:00 Intro
01:00 History & Context
02:00 Soundengine
03:13 Core Sound Demos
04:50 Effects
05:20 Arpeggiator
06:35 Musical Context & Sound Demos
07:30 Key Era Sound // Doublesaw
08:39 Nova - The better JP8000?
10:00 Performance Mode Trance
11:15 Verdict
11:50 Buy or leave?"

Novation Mininova Ambient with loop station

video upload by Blossom Bisquits

"The Novation MiniNova is a powerful, compact synthesizer known for its surprisingly deep sound engine—the same one found in the larger UltraNova. It is particularly famous for its vocal processing and "Animate" performance buttons.

Here is a breakdown of its key features in English:

Core Sound Engine
Powerful Synth Engine: A versatile engine capable of up to 18-note polyphony and 5 effects per patch.

Oscillators: Features 3 oscillators per voice, including classic analog waveforms, 36 wavetables, and 20 digital waveforms.

Filters: 14 different filter types, including low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass, with various slope settings.

Modulation: 20 modulation slots to link synth modules together, plus 3 LFOs and 6 envelope generators.

Vocal Processing (VocalTune & Vocoder)
VocalTune: Includes a built-in pitch correction effect to achieve that "auto-tuned" vocal sound.

12-band Vocoder: Comes with a dedicated gooseneck microphone to create classic robotic voice effects.

Voice Processor: You can also run external instruments through its filters and effects via the audio input.

Performance Controls
Animate Buttons: 8 backlit "Animate" buttons that allow you to "warp" and trigger modulation in real-time.

Pitch & Mod Wheels: Tactile wheels for expressive playing.

Large Filter Knob: A dedicated, oversized cutoff knob for instant sonic control.

Arpeggiator: A built-in 33-pattern arpeggiator with real-time editing.

Hardware & Connectivity
Mini-Keys: 37 velocity-sensitive mini-keys for a compact footprint.

Patch Storage: Space for 384 onboard patches (256 factory sounds included) and additional storage via computer software.

I/O Ports: * 1/4" Jack output (Stereo)

1/4" Mono input (to process external gear)

Headphone output

MIDI In/Out

USB port (for MIDI and patch management)

XLR input (for the gooseneck mic)"

Dark Melodic Electro | Novation Peak + Minilogue XD + MicroMonsta 2 | Dawless Live Jam 013

video upload by STEHRÆON

"Dark cinematic electro live jam performed on my full hardware setup.

Rig: Novation Peak, Korg Minilogue XD, MicroMonsta2 (bi-timral), Roland TR-6S, Novation Circuit Tracks, recorded raw to Tascam Model 12.

All performed live, no DAW, no edits."

How to humanise your drum beats with the Launchpad Pro

video upload by Novation

"In this video, Dylan shows you five different ways to elevate the sound of your drum beats and get your drums feeling less robotic and more human with our Launchpad Pro.

MIDI drums offer music makers lots of flexibility to change the sounds of drum elements on the fly and make minor adjustments at any point, even after your track is recorded. But this can leave them sounding a bit robotic, with every hit at the same velocity, strictly on the grid, and generally not capturing the nuances of a real drummer. But here's how to fix that!
Watch the video to find out five distinct ways to make your beat sequences sound and feel real whilst adding life to your drum grooves.

Find out more about our Launchpad Range: https://bit.ly/Full_Launch_Range

Chapters:
00:00 - How to elevate your drum beats with Launchpad Pro
00:30 - Adding swing to your drums with Launchpad Pro
03:26 - Building drum layers with Launchpad Pro
06:29 - Creating velocity variations on drums with Launchpad Pro
09:30 - Scene chaining with drums on the Launchpad Pro
12:21 - Subtracting from your drum beat with Launchpad Pro
14:55 - Recap"

Omnisphere 3 - Melodic Techno soundbank by NatLife | Anyma, Argy & Afterlife style

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Get Melodic Techno for Omnisphere 3 here: https://natlifesounds.com/product/mel...

Melodic Techno by NatLife for Omnisphere 3 is a masterwork of sound engineering. To create this library, I integrated hardware powerhouses like Novation Peak, Access Virus B, and Deepmind 12D. This pack delivers raw, high-velocity sounds inspired by Anyma, Afterlife, Stephan Bodzin, and Rüfüs Du Sol.

What's inside:

22 Analog Basses & Stabs
9 Specialized Leads & Supersaws
5 Exclusive Angelic Vocal Patches
5 Creative FX & 4 Atmospheric Pads
2 Professional Arps & 2 Synths/Plucks

Timecodes:

00:00 - Demo 1 (Blade-Runner Melodic Techno atmosphere, NatLife nu-style Stabs, Elena Vocals, Stephan Bodzin's & Ben Böhmer ARP-Leads)

01:58 - Demo 2 (NatLife nu-style Stabs & Leads, Anyma Stabs, Argy style Voices, Rüfüs Du Sol Atmospheric Pads ) Chapters"

Roland System-8 & Novation Circuit - "Velvet Trip" (Live)

video upload by LFOstore

"Nick Klimenko is here to play cosmic/berlin synthesizer composition started with classic ambient moving to Berlin music school fade into rhythmic & cosmic pulses, right from NK Synth Museum - https://nksynthmuseum.com/en/

This composition is a part of upcoming album played live on synthesizers, will be released on 19th of December.

Roland System-8 - main solo + string
Roland System-1 - bass
Novation Circuit - main groove
Novation UltraNova - arp
Recorded into Zoom L6

Enjoy the trip!

LFOstor"

Roland TR-1000 Tutorial - Lone "Outlander" (Cover)

video upload by Digiphex Electronics

"I recreate Lone Outlander on the TR-1000

Die With A Smile Lady Gaga, Luther Kendrick Lamar, A Bar Song Shaboozey, Loose Control Teddy Swims, Birds of a Feather Billie Eilish"

Launchpad Pro MK3 Sequencer.. How did I overlook this?

video upload by Starsky Carr and Novation

"Unlock the true power of the Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 as we dive deep into its sequencer in action — real performance examples, pattern tricks, probability, micro-timing, and creative workflows you can use right now in your studio.

In this video I push the Launchpad Pro MK3 beyond typical clip-launching to show how its onboard sequencer can become the centre of your synth or modular setup. Perfect for electronic musicians, beatmakers and hardware enthusiasts.

Whether you're building evolving patterns, jamming live, or integrating it into a DAWless setup, this walkthrough demonstrates how fast and musical the Launchpad sequencer really is. If you're into hardware sequencing, groovebox workflows, or performance-focused MIDI tools, this one’s for you.

We cover:
• Per-track step lengths for evolving patterns
• Probability per step for generative movement
• Micro-timing & swing for pushing grooves off-grid
• Chord sequencing using Scale Mode & polyphonic steps
• Pattern chaining & Scenes for full arrangements
• Key/Scale locking to avoid wrong notes during performance
• Using the Launchpad as the centre of a DAWless setup"

0:00 Live Electronic Music... DO IT!!
3:20 Sequencer Overview
5:30 Track Settings
6:19 Custom Modes
7:32 Pattern Settings
9:40 Intro Demo Explained
13:38 Micro Steps
16:35 Demo Track #2
19:14 Set-Up Explained
22:51 MIDI Set-ups
24:08 Final Thoughts

Novation Peak Synthesizer Chill Mode Sound Design To Video

video upload by James Dyson

"Novation Peak Synthesizer Chill Mode Sound Design To Video"

Chase Bliss: Generation Loss MkII Model Demo

video upload by MKustomAudio

"The ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ 'Generation Loss MkII' pedal simulates the sound of tape while offering a number of different models (EQ profiles based around physical hardware) for wide ranging results. To demonstrate the possibilities, full mixes of short ambient tracks I’ve previously posted were used. After setting the secondary/hidden settings and the DIP switches, a MIDI controller [NOVATION LAUNCHKEY MINI 37 MK4] was used to turn on/off the pedal and adjust the main parameters."

0:05 Model Off
1:03 Model 1
2:06 Model 2
3:07 Model 3
4:02 Model 4
5:08 Model 5
6:09 Model 6
7:08 Model 7
8:12 Model 8
9:11 Model 9
10:17 Model 10
11:21 Model 11
12:25 Model 12"

Final mastered results:

Patching @ 3am - Featuring Humongous Frog

video upload by justin3am

"In this episode we will be talking to musician @HumongousFrog and he'll be performing for us.

Here is a link to Kyle's bandcamp and instagram.
https://hfrog.bandcamp.com/ / herrmania"

"Kyle was playing an Elektron Modal Cycles, Novation Circuit Tracks, Arturia MicroFreak and a Korg KP3."

Groove Is In The Heart/Deee-Lite (Circuit Tracks Version)

video upload by Guinan

"I watched ‪@smallplatesmusic‬ excellent video detailing the story behind the samples used in the very excellent 1990 track 'Groove Is In The Heart' by Deee-Lite and thought it warranted a Circuit Tracks version.

I cleared the decks this afternoon and got to work!

(Check out the highly recommended original video below)

James recreates many of his tracks using Koala software and I've taken some of his edits, sprinkled a few extra ones from the original sources and have shoehorned them into a Circuit Tracks arrangement.

Everything you hear was programmed into and played on a single Circuit Tracks with no additional effects or synths. Hopefully it shows what a great sample player/drum machine it can be! (probably not quite how Novation thought this machine would be used - but it kinda works!)

The only non-original sources are a couple of Linn drum samples to beef up the rhythm, some General MIDI 'scratching' samples and some finger clicking and verbal gymnastics from the man himself, ‪@smallplatesmusic‬

More details for synths nerds
BPM=122
No synths on this mate! Only samples!!
No 'butter' notes either..."

"Groove Is in the Heart": Sample Breakdown, stories, recreating Deee-Lite track in Koala Sampler

video upload by small plates music

"Built on Herbie Hancock’s "Bring Down the Birds" and Vernon Burch’s 'Get Up' but including some very unexpected, sound effects, sitcom snippets, and belly‑dancing records, Groove Is In The Heart has big hidden depths.

I'll dig into the samples and tell you the stories behind each one:

Miles Davis’s 'butter notes,'
How an innocent sounding sample is hiding one of the dirtiest of house divas
A tenuous link with Donald Trump
Is belly dancing Greek? And why do we care?

In the end I will drop the samples into Koala Sampler (on my iPhone) and try to recreate the track. Because yes, we have Deee Lite at home.

Perfect for fans of sample culture, music history, and anyone curious about how one of the most joyful dance tracks ever was crafted.

0:00 - Introduction Overview of 'Groove Is in the Heart'

0:42 - Herbie Hancock 'Bring Down The Birds'
Origins of the melodic bassline and guitar and the Blow-Up soundtrack. Why Miles Davis did (not) tell Herbie to lay off the butter

2:17 - Vernon Burch 'Get Up'.
Burch’s career and gospel recordings, with surprising Stevie Wonder cameo.

3:08 - Combining the Hancock and Burch samples using the Koala sampler.

3:39 - Imagine my surprise when this “Trumpet” is actually supposed to be a woman’s scream?

4:30 - Hateful Head Helen / Sweet Pssy Pauline, HIDDEN FILTH. This is the original sample btw- • Hateful head helen ACAPELLA

5:35 - Sitcom Sample (Green Acres) The “I-I-I-I” vocal clip comes from a 1960s sitcom theme tune. Watch Donald Trump at the 2005 Emmys performing the same theme tune.

7:33 – Belly Dance Record Sample Intro chant “We’re going to dance and have some fun” from Tomee and the Grecian Knights. Discussion of belly dancing trend and what the hell a Bosonk is meant to be.

9:22 – Latin Percussion by Ray Barretto, plus studio-made finger clicks.

9:49 – Rebuilding the Track in Koala- Live attempt.

11:07 – Closing Performance Final recreation of the track showing how the samples are layered together.'

Oxi one | Moog Matriarch | Novation Peak | Elektron Octatrack MK II | Another live session

video upload by Onyx track

"#moog #matriarch #oxiinstruments #synth #dawless #electronicmusic #novationpeak #octatrack #elektron"

Novation Peak Sound Design and FUN

video upload by James Dyson