Tech Talk: Pancratio - Akai S950, Cirklon Sequencer & Creative Workflow (Electronic Beats TV)

video upload by Telekom Electronic Beats TV

"For this episode of Electronic Beats Tech Talk, we visited Pancratio in his studio to talk about music production, creative workflow, and his passion for vintage hardware. Born Gian Luigi Mendozza in Rome, Pancratio has built a unique sonic identity shaped by experimentation, texture, and a deep love for electronic music production. Alongside releasing a wide range of music, he also runs OTTA research lab, a creative studio where he helps other artists to develop their creative and artistic voice.
In this Tech Talk, Pancratio takes us through his studio setup, explains why old Akai samplers and the Cirklon sequencer play such an important role in his process, and shares some of his favorite synthesizers and production techniques."

Lihue Sosa [DAWless] | Streaming Sessions

video upload by LTGL Records

"This was a live streaming session in LTGL Records. Only with the Roland TR-8S"

Video description (Google translation below):

"Lihuel Sosa es un artista sonoro que construye tanto música como los instrumentos para hacerla. Su sonido se mueve en el territorio de lo electrónico, explorando desde el techno y el house hasta paisajes ambient y el ruido. En el directo, su enfoque es puramente performático: partiendo de una idea muy básica, teje sus piezas en tiempo real usando hardware y máquinas, con una clara preferencia por lo táctil frente a la computadora.

Esta conexión física con el sonido es la misma que lo impulsa a diseñar y construir sus propios instrumentos experimentales. Estos dispositivos, únicos y artesanales, no solo son el núcleo de su set en vivo, sino que también están disponibles para otros músicos, extendiendo su filosofía de creación a una comunidad de artistas. En su trabajo, la línea entre compositor, intérprete y artesano se desdibuja por completo."

Googlish:

"Lihuel Sosa is a sound artist who creates both music and the instruments used to produce it. His sound occupies the realm of electronic music, ranging from techno and house to ambient soundscapes and noise. His live approach is purely performance-based: starting from a simple concept, he weaves his pieces in real time using hardware and machines, favoring tactile interaction over the computer.

This physical connection to sound drives him to design and build his own experimental instruments. These unique, handcrafted devices are not only central to his live set but are also made available to other musicians, extending his creative philosophy to a wider community of artists. In his work, the boundaries between composer, performer, and artisan blur completely."

Previously: Lihuel Sosa & 1nd14 - Modulaciones (Techno + Arte generativo)

Distinctive Blue – Original 80s Synth-Pop Instrumental

video upload by Ian Dixon

"Distinctive Blue is an original 80s-inspired synth-pop instrumental built around driving bass, bright digital textures, layered synths and the polished electronic sound of the mid-1980s.

The track was created using a mixture of vintage and new synthesizers, combining vintage-inspired sounds, rhythmic sequences, atmospheric pads and melodic synth lines.

For this video, I wanted to show the actual instruments behind the music coming alive as the arrangement develops — from the first synth parts through to the full final mix.

🎹 Written, performed and produced by Ian Dixon.

Let me know in the comments what Distinctive Blue reminds you of and which synth sound stands out most.

Available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3R1Pob...
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/dist...
Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0H...

#Synthpop #80sMusic #ElectronicMusic #Synthesizer #InstrumentalMusic"

TEO-5 is not a guitar! 22.08.2025. TEO-5, Digitone, S-1, Octatrack & other gear

video upload by Denis Zlobin

"No guitars, guitar samples or computers were used to perform this music.

Instruments: Oberheim TEO-5, Arturia Minibrute 2S, Elektron Octatrack, Elektron Digitone, Roland Aira Compact S-1, Squarp Pyramid.

Effects and Mixer: TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2, Soundcraft EPM8.

The jam was recorded from the mixer output and slightly post-processed in a DAW."

Melodic Synth Jam with Microphonic Soundbox, 25.07.2026. Octatrack, Hapax, TEO-5 and other synths.

video upload by Denis Zlobin

"Instruments: Leaf Audio Microphonic Soundbox MKII, Squarp Hapax, Oberheim TEO-5, Waldorf Pulse 2, Elektron Octatrack, Elektron Digitone, Roland Aira Compact S-1, a fidget spinner.

Effects and Mixer: TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2, Boss EQ-200, Soundcraft EPM8.

The drums and background synth parts were sequenced with Hapax. The performance was recorded from the mixer output and slightly post-processed in a DAW. No samples were used apart from the drum oneshots."

Roland Jupiter-8 with MIDI Kit SN 030104

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"Incredible Roland Jupiter 8. The king of all Roland synths. This one is the last Rev with factory 14 bit DAC. This is one of the finest examples we have seen. Fully fuctional and has MIDI professionally installed. Well cared for in a non smoking home studio. It is in fabulous condition and sounds absolutely amazing. If you are looking for a Jupiter 8. Look no further. The best of the best. Awesome."

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House sketch 53 (TR-1000)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

BPM 125
Kick- 909
CHH-808
OHH-909
Clap-808
Perc1-block
Perc2-conga
Rim
Synth1
Synth2 FMTom
Bass

Change

video upload by MIDERA

"Jungle? IDM? DnB? Whatever it is, it is.

Check out my website: https://www.midera-artist.com/
Support me by checking out or buying my music: https://midera.bandcamp.com/album/sta...

Instruments used:
Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2 (Sequencing, drums)
Access Virus TI (Drum FX)
Oberheim Xpander (Intro sounds)
Moog Minimoog (dirty bass)
Roland SH-101 (Lead)
Sequential Prophet 10 (pads)
Roland JD-990 (Strings)

NI RAUM for reverb

#idm #sequential #Spectralis"

Annika Lanka & Emīls Vizulis // Live @ Erica Synths Garage

video upload by Erica Synths

"Annika Lanka and Emīls Vizulis perform live at the Erica Synths Garage, weaving together the Elektor Formant, Pērkons HD-01, and more in an improvised journey that shifts from minimal motifs to dense rhythmic passages and back again.

Learn more about artists: https://garage.ericasynths.lv/perform..."

Roland D-50: Legendary Sounds You Need to Hear. This iconic Synth still sounds incredible today!

video upload by Elmar Mihm

"Discover the iconic sound of the Roland D-50, one of the most influential digital synthesizers of all time. In this series, I explore its legendary presets, hidden gems, and unique textures that shaped countless records.

🎹 Expect rich pads, digital bells, evolving atmospheres, and classic ‘80s vibes.

No external FX or EQ

#synth #synthesizer #music"

Roland SH-7 Analog Synthesizer Demos

video upload by Innerspace Race

Playlist:

1. Roland analog synthesizer filter mod
2. Roland SH 7 analog synthesizer filter rez
3. Roland SH 7 drum loop fx’s
4. Roland SH 7 Sample and hold

The Ultimate 80s 12-bit Sampler Comparison

video upload by Espen Kraft

"This is for all the gear wankers out there."

Roland Juno-106 Analog Keyboard Synthesizer w/ Wood Side Panels SN 474257 w/ Stardust Cover

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TTMC Tokyo Gate 2 , 5Step Sequencer , 158 , DFG , Tokyo Delay , Doepfer MSY2 , Roland TR-8

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

https://tokyo-tape-music-center.com

Undone

video upload by MIDERA

"Well, this is something I wrote. I'll never listen to it again, was just trying something different.

Check out my website: https://www.midera-artist.com/
Support me by checking out or buying my music: https://midera.bandcamp.com/album/sta...

Instruments used:
Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2 (Sequencing, drums)
Access Virus TI (Drum FX)
Oberheim Xpander (plucked sounds)
Moog Minimoog (bass at intro)
Roland SH-101 (Bass)
Roland JD-990 (Strings)

NI RAUM for reverb"

Ladytron - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

video upload by KEXP

Some synth spotting with Ladytron. Cool to see a Kawai K1 and not one, but two Roland D-10s. Also a Korg Delta in there. Spot the rest...

And of course, enjoy the performance.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Ladytron performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded June 6, 2026.

Songs:
Metaphysica 00:40
A Death In London 05:34
Secret Dreams Of Thieves 10:31
Destroy Everything You Touch 14:59

Helen Marnie - Vocals, Keys
Mira Aroyo - Vocals, Keys
Daniel Hunt - Keys, Guitar, Vocals
Peter Kelly - Drums
Andrew Hunt - Keys, Percussion, Sax

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Guest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Daniel Woodward
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks, Luke Knecht & Ettie Wahl
Editor: Leah Franks

https://www.ladytron.com
http://kexp.org"

Roland SH-201 Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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Roland JV-2080 Synthesizer Sound Module SN AJ80458

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Roland JV-1010 (SR-JV80-09 Session) Demo

video upload by Panu M Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of Roland JV-1010. 99% of the sounds are from internal Session expansion. I used Yamaha AN200 to control filters, envelopes etc. Eventide Space has been used with some of thr patches.

Demo is also available in Bandcamp:"

Session V | Veil of Andromeda | Eurorack, Juno-106

video upload by Things in Motion

"Synthesizer performance using the following gear:
▷ Roland Juno-106
▷ Novation Mininova
▷ Moog Mother 32
▷ Behringer Model D
▷ Eurorack modules

My links:
Bandcamp -- https://thingsinmotion.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud -- / thingsinmotionnl
Instagram -- / thingsinmotionnl"

Rain Sound with TB-03 + OP-1 field + norns shield | Raindrop Fragment 2026-07-21 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"An electronica piece layering the sound of rain, piano micro loops, a deeply reverberated TB-03, and harmonies from the OP-1 field.

On the norns shield, a single-note piano melody is recorded and processed with granular synthesis using graintopia. The output is connected to the MOOD MKII, where additional micro loops are layered.

The TB-03 is processed with delay and reverb through LOST+FOUND, then further treated with deep reverb in Ableton Live.

On the OP-1 field, a 32-bar harmony is looped and processed with reverb through the blueSky. Hand-played phrases are layered during the latter half of the piece.

The bassline heard in the latter half is a recorded hand-played performance using a sound from the MOTIF-RACK ES."