8-BIT MINIMALISM (OTO-Biscuit, Elektron MachineDrum MKII)

video upload by Acid Gray

"First test drive of OTO-Biscuit and just the Machinedrum.

Evolving set moving from minimal techno / tech house into deeper dub-territories.

Directly recorded on 1010 BlueBox in a single take using the MD main outs - just a tiny bit of reverb being used here, otherwise only onboard FX being used."

Free OTO Biscuit WebMIDI Editor

video upload by coyotesynth

"Download here:
https://github.com/Coyotesynth/OTO-bi...

Biscuit WebMIDI editor is an free augmented editor for the hardware OTO Biscuit FX, which controls all the parameters of the OTO Biscuit, but also adds some additional features, like Preset Manager, Preset and Parameter randomizing, Preset Morphing, Full LFO Modulation Matrix, Step Filter with smoothing function."

Onde Magnétique X Marcus Fischer

video upload by Scott Campbell

"Using Marcus Fischer's cassette 'On Falling' in the OM-1"

www.ondemagnetique.com

buchla synthesizer with prophet-6

video upload by Tom Leclerc

"sequenced by squarp instrument hapax
reverb by OTO Bam"

ANNA Z live at SUPERBOOTH25

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"Producer, A/V artist and graphic designer ANNA Z performs an atmospheric melody-driven hardware live set at the SB25.

ANNA Z
/ anna_z.official"

Dasha Rush live at SUPERBOOTH25

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"Composer, producer and sound artist Dasha Rush performs a stunning fully improvised hardware live jam live at the SB25.

DASHA RUSH
https://www.dasharush.org/"

Erica Synths PĒRKONS + Elektron DIGITONE

video upload by Electric Bear

"#ericasynths #pērkons ‪@WeAreElektron‬ #digitone ‪@OTOMACHINES‬ #bébéchérie ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ #chaseblissclean #dawless #electronicmusic #electronicdancemusic"

Buchla Kaleidoscope 29 / Fugindo (261e, 281h, 292h, euroracks)

video upload by takao_kurokawa

"Buchla LEM Snoopy & some eurorack and effects

eurorack modules:
Whimsical Raps: Silhouette
ADDAC System: Stochastic Function Generator
Five12: Vector Sequencer
Chase Bliss Reverse Mode C
OTO Machines BIM"

Jam w/Elta Music PF3

video upload by Fergus Furlong

Analog Rytm MK2
Melbourne Instruments Nina
Erica Synths Echolocator
Elta Music PF3
OTO Bim
OTO Boum
OXI One MK2

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"

Polynomial - Norns Synthesizer built with AI // Oto Bim & Boum // Chase Bliss Onward

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Polynomial - a new phase modulation synthesizer for Monome Norns featuring Chebyshev polynomial waveshaping, instability systems, and deep modulation capabilities.

Built using Claude code. This 24-minute piece explores the sonic range of Polynomial through its preset system, moving between clean melodic tones, textured drones, glitchy rhythmic patterns, and layered ambient soundscapes.

Signal Chain:
Monome Norns (Polynomial) → Chase Bliss Onward → Oto Bim → Oto Boum → Chase Bliss CXM 1978

The performance uses Polynomial's 12-preset Grid system to shift between radically different tones - from warm pads to aggressive leads, chaotic textures to pristine bells. Long delay times on the Onward allow sounds to layer and evolve, while quick preset changes create glitchy, stuttering textures.

Polynomial Features:
Phase modulation synthesis with 4 operator waveforms
40 Chebyshev polynomial transfer functions for harmonic shaping
Multimode filtering with envelope and keyboard tracking
Dual LFO modulation with chaos/feedback control
Instability system for organic variation
Sub-oscillator, noise source, lo-fi bit crushing
Grid interface for instant preset switching
Arc interface for gestural parameter control
Animated particle field visualization

Release:
Polynomial will be available soon for Monome Norns.
For pre-release access, follow and DM me on Instagram: [@lesjamusic]

Gear:
Monome Norns
Monome Grid 128
Monome Arc 4
Chase Bliss Onward
Oto Bim
Oto Boum
Chase Bliss CXM 1978"

Erica Synths PĒRKONS

video upload by Electric Bear

"‪@EricaSynths‬ ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬‪@OTOMACHINES‬
#pērkons #drummachine #ericasynths #chaseblissclean #bébéchérie #electromusic"

[12 months later] The table of Zviij (II)

video upload by zviij

Part 1 here

"A year after shooting "The table of Zviij", film maker Julien Smith returns for a two-day session and captures a series of close-ups from short improvisations on Zviij's custom-made electroacoustic table. Filmed in November 2025.

Feat. Zviij Franck Smith (electroacoustic manœuvres), a wood board, contact microphones, springs, rubber bands, metal tines, marbles, motors, music boxes...

Thanks to Soma Laboratory (enner), Koma Elektronik (field kit, gate delay), Moog (low pass filter, mf ring), Landscape fm (stereofield, tape transport), Vongon Electronics (paragraphs, polyphrase, ultrasheer), Oto Machines (biscuit), Bastl Instruments (thyme), Gamechanger Audio (plus pedal), Fairfield Circuitry (long life, randy's revenge, 20% more), Syro Instruments (diddley bow), Haken Audio (continuum mini)."

FRATELLI CROSIO Orgacor Polysynthe - Rare Analog VIntage Synthesizer 1980 (HD)

video upload by Alberto Napolioni

"Some FREE Improvisations on this absolutely rare synth:
Fratelli Crosio ORGACOR POLYSYNTHE!!
Enjoy

00:00 Brain Washing Machine
00:23 Paris Calling
00:35 Nymphes
00:46 ABATTOIR
01:11 Piero's Strings
01:26 Allons Enfants
01:33 Dust of Diamonds
02:03 CUTOFF swapping
02:24 Versaille
02:39 Cinematic PADZ Distortion
03:30 Foie Gras
03:41 Fat Brass
03:52 Non pensarci più
04:09 BUGuette
04:25 Daft Punk's Helmet
04:40 Brutal Prophet
04:53 The Last Waltz
05:01 Creme
05:10 Et Le Noir
05:35 Reso Poly
05:47 Marie CUTIE
06:09 ...
06:19 From Turin with Love
06:36 FILTER Bliss
07:02 Van Gogh's Mind

FX used on some parts:
Oto Bim delay
Oto Bam reverb"

Elektron Syntakt + OTO Boum

video upload by Electric Bear

"Quick #jam on #syntakt for #elektronauts #syntaktsciencelab 8x PC Carbon"

Leploop X Torso S4 X Octatrack MK2 - Live Loop Practice 11/12/25

video upload by KURSA.

Leploop 136 Beat

video upload by KURSA.

"How it was made.

https://kursa.bandcamp.com/album/loop..."

Eltra Unitra RYTM 16 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine (1986) HD DEMO

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by Alberto Napolioni

"A little jam with a wonderful sounding Eltra Unitra RYTM 16 made in Poland in 80'.

Despite other Drum Machine, a really rare feature of this RYTM 16 is the ability with the Pedal to play the Drum Machine like an instrument (it adds variations, fills, in a very unpredictable way which gives groove to the beat!)

Some Fx Used Sometimes:
OTO BIM delay
OTO BAM reverb"

SN 3930

via this Reverb listing

"100% perfect working conditions (no hiss, no noisefloor, perfectly clean)

Perfect aestetics conditions

FULLY SERVICED by pro tecnician

Comes with All original accessories:

Leather Carrybag

2 buttons Pedal for Patterns Variation and Play/Stop button (it adds incredible unpredictable groovy variations to presets patterns, each one different, depending by the moment you press the pedal

Power cable"

CLICK FOR MORE »

When the Spec Becomes Code: Building a Norns Instrument with AI

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Building PolyNexus: A Complete Norns Instrument, using Claude AI

I used to struggle with "vibe coding" - throwing prompts at AI and hoping for working software. Then I discovered the article "When the Spec Becomes the Code," and everything changed.

Spec-driven development (SDD) transformed my workflow. Instead of generating code through endless prompts, I focus on creating clear specifications first. The spec becomes the blueprint, and Claude AI helps compile it into working code.

PolyNexus is the result of this approach - a complete generative polyphonic instrument for Monome Norns that evolved far beyond my initial vision. What started as a chord sequencer grew ambitious: I built PolyVoice, a custom 6-voice synthesizer engine in SuperCollider, based on three Plaits oscillator models with wavefolding, sample rate reduction, and comprehensive modulation.

The best part? Spec-driven development gave me the confidence to tackle SuperCollider synthesis, something I wouldn't have attempted with traditional "vibe coding."

🎹 PolyNexus Features:

PolyVoice Synthesis Engine: • Custom 6-voice polyphonic SuperCollider engine • Three Plaits-inspired oscillator models (morph, waveshaping, wavetable) • Wavefolding for harmonic complexity • Sample rate reduction for lo-fi textures • Independent LFOs and envelope control per voice

Generative Sequencer: • 16-chord harmonic palette (monome Grid row 1) • Probabilistic note retriggering engine • Random chord sequencer for compositional surprises • Bass and sub-bass sequencer for rhythmic foundation • Real-time playable notes (Grid row 5)

Analog-Style Effects Chain: • Tape character: flutter, wow, saturation, tape noise • Tape-style delay with feedback and rate control • Multi-mode filtering for tone shaping

🔗 Resources: • Jean Bovet: "When the Spec Becomes the Code" - / when-the-spec-becomes-the-code • PolyNexus (coming soon to lines community) • monome Norns - https://monome.org • Mutable Instruments Plaits • SuperCollider synthesis language

⏱️ Timeline:
0:00 - Introduction: The Struggle with Vibe Coding
01:51 - Discovery: Spec-Driven Development
04:33 - What is PolyNexus?
12:37 - Live Performance

Want to try spec-driven development? Start by describing what you want to build in clear, detailed language. Iterate on the specification until it's crystal clear. Then let AI help compile it into code. You'll be amazed at what becomes possible."

Synth History: Ela Minus

video upload by Synth History

"The first episode of Synth History on musician and producer, ‪@ElaMinus‬! Synth History's web docuseries brings the Synth History interviews to life.

A Synth History production in association with Video Horse Films.

All music by Ela Minus.

Director: ‪@danz_cm‬
Producer: Danz CM & Matthew James Reilly.
Cinematographer: Max Flick.
Production Designer: Ambar Navarro.
Gaffer: Danner Gardner.
Grip: Rashad Stribling.
First Assistant Camera 16mm: Todd Kappelt.
Film Editor: Johann Flash.
Production Sound Mixer: Paul Cornett.
Makeup Artist: Alexa Cantarini.
Production Assistant: Doug Delacruz.
Sound Design: Carlotta McKittrick.
Mini DV Camera Operators: Max Flick & Ambar Navarro.
Visual Effects: Ariyan Hashemi.
Colorist: Hal Bowman.

Special Thanks: John Kopec, Willie Nedrow, Michael Stein, Pushkar Ojha, Domino, Gil & Roy, The Last Bookstore, Vidiots, CypherBlu, Moog."