How Honeysmack jams live techno — 303, 808, modular & more

video upload by Noisegate and Honeysmack

"David Haberfeld — better known as Honeysmack — is a live techno improviser. That means the tracks in his sets are built and arranged in real time in front of an audience rather than pre-sequenced in a DAW. In this studio tour he walks through the hardware he performs with and puts a track together from scratch on the spot.

The rig spans vintage and modern boxes: the Roland TB-303 (the synth-with-a-sequencer that anchors a lot of his sound), Roland's TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines, a Mackie 16-channel mixer, a DJ mixer he's come to use as a performance instrument, Behringer's RD-8 MKII and RD-9 (clones of the 808 and 909, both of which he beta tested), the Behringer Syncussion SY1, a Pro-1 synth and a modular system. Along the way he gets into why the 808 and 909 ended up defining whole genres — and argues it had less to do with how they sounded and more to do with what was simply available at the time.

Honeysmack has a new Live Techno Masterclass coming up on Sunday 26 July at Collingwood Yards, Melbourne:

https://events.humanitix.com/honeysma...
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CHAPTERS
0:00 live techno improvisation
0:36 studio reveal
0:59 Roland TB-303
1:42 building a track from scratch
3:47 808/909
5:43 Performance
7:08 Synths, modular & sequencers
8:45 jam

GEAR FEATURED
Roland TB-303 · Roland TR-808 · Roland TR-909 · Behringer RD-8 MKII · Behringer RD-9 · Behringer Syncussion SY1 · Pro-1 · Mackie 16-channel mixer · DJ mixer · modular synthesizer

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Noisegate is an Australian based collective of working musicians, producers, DJs, and live audio professionals dedicated to bringing you the latest music gear news, tutorials, interviews and more. We cover a range of categories including guitars, bass, synths, keyboards, pro-audio, DJ gear, live audio, industry news and all the ways we make and interact with music and sound."

Roland JD-990 Super JD Synthesizer Module SN ZG38895

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TR-808 // MONOLIT SEQUENCER // CONCRETE

video upload by Light Reft [Sasha DZA]

Many Synthesiser Clubs

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Here is a compilation of some of the Synthesiser Club segments from The Memetune Programme over the years

Featuring vintage ARPs, Moogs, Yamahas, Rolands, Korgs, Ensoniqs, Kawais, Sequential Circuits - did I forget any?

Enjoy!"

Cabaret Voltaire - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

video upload by KEXP

Some synth spotting with Cabaret Voltaire. You might recognize Benge of Memetune Studio, and Tara Busch of I Speak Machine.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Cabaret Voltaire performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 3, 2026.

Songs:
24-24 00:30
Landslide 05:26
Spies In the Wires 08:44
Nag Nag Nag 13:39
Sensoria 18:20

Stephen(Mal) Mallinder - Vocals, Synths
Benge Edwards - Drums
Tara Busch - Synths
Eric Random - Guitar, Synths
Dan Conway - Visuals, LD

Host: Kevin Cole
Audio Engineer: Jon Roberts
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Emma Juncosa & Ettie Wahl
Editor: Carlos Cruz

https://cabaretvoltaire.bandcamp.com
http://kexp.org"

Roland Fantom XR Synthesizer Demo

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video upload by John L Rice

"A quick simple demo for potential buyers on Reverb. This is not listed yet but I should have it up this week. Please keep an eye on my shop for this and other tasty music gear!
https://reverb.com/shop/johns-boutiqu...

Index:
0:00 - Beginning
0:20 - Power On Sequence
0:46 - Simple Sound Test And Features
4:03 - Factory Demo 1
5:18 - Factory Demo 2
7:07 - Factory Demo 3
8:32 - Factory Demo 4
9:48 - Factory Demo 5
11:03 - Factory Demo 6
12:42 - Factory Demo 7
15:08 - End"

Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds - Episode 5

video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox

"Here is episode 5 of my series 80's in 80 seconds where I create an 80's synth themed track bed layering each part progressively in 80 seconds and then do a little improv jam along with it. I was able to integrate a few new pieces of gear on this one some of which I have been restoring and bringing back to life over the last few months including the Linndrum, Roland TR-727, Lexicon Model 200 reverb, and the Klark-Teknik DN780 reverb that is in the same vane as the AMS RMX16. I finish the jam with the Roland MKS-10 which was the first rackmount MIDI sound module released by Roland in 1984 that eventually led to the more infamous MKS-30, MKS-70 and, MKS-80. It is a 16 voice velocity sensitive EP/Clav/harpsichord type module with chorus, flanger, tremolo and a brilliance slider to control the tone of the 16 iconic Roland IR3109 filters it has on board. Sounded so good after I got it that I bought a second. Hopefully I can do a more in depth video on this in the future. For now enjoy episode 5!"

Roland Juno-60

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KORG Dispersion v2 – Synth Pluck (with Roland S-1)

video upload by Sinevibes

"Dispersion v2 is a bouncing ball delay effect, designed and developed by Sinevibes. Available as a plugin for a variety of KORG synthesizers: https://www.sinevibes.com/korgdispers..."

Recodrum-S + JP4 + Promars

video upload by Arthur Joly

Groovebox MIDI Reactive VJ - HTML Video Synth Test

video upload by space fever

via Space Fever:

"I would like to submit a small independent synth-related visual tool I made.

It is a MIDI-reactive VJ / HTML video synth designed for grooveboxes and hardware setups. It runs in a browser and reacts to incoming MIDI CC / clock data, making it useful for live electronic music, acid techno, groovebox jams, and hardware-only performances.

Product page: https://spacefever.booth.pm/items/8528673

The concept is to keep the setup simple: a groovebox or MIDI controller sends MIDI data, and the browser-based visual synth generates reactive glitch/noise-style visuals without needing a full VJ software environment.

It may be of interest to readers who use grooveboxes, MIDI hardware, DIY performance tools, or browser-based visual instruments."

M5Stack Acid Generator in there as well.

YouTube video description:

"自作のMIDIリアクティブVJ HTMLツール「Groovebox MIDI Reactive VJ」のテスト動画です。
https://spacefever.booth.pm/items/8528673

グルーヴボックスやMIDI機材から送られるMIDI Note / CC / MIDI Clock / Program Changeに反応して、ブラウザ上で低解像度ビデオシンセ風の映像を生成します。

音声入力ではなく、MIDI信号で映像が変化します。
Fullscreen表示にすると、UIなしで映像だけを出力できます。

対応プリセット：
Novation Circuit Tracks
KORG SQ-1
Roland AIRA MC-101
Roland AIRA MC-707
Roland AIRA T-8
Ableton Move
Artiphon Orba 2

Chrome / Edgeなど、Web MIDI対応ブラウザで動作します。

This is a test video of my DIY MIDI reactive VJ HTML tool, “Groovebox MIDI Reactive VJ”.

It runs in a browser and generates low-resolution video-synth style visuals reacting to MIDI Note, CC, MIDI Clock, and Program Change from grooveboxes and MIDI devices.

No audio input is used.
The visuals are driven directly by MIDI signals.
In fullscreen mode, it outputs only the visuals with no UI.

Supported presets:
Novation Circuit Tracks
KORG SQ-1
Roland AIRA MC-101
Roland AIRA MC-707
Roland AIRA T-8
Ableton Move
Artiphon Orba 2

Works in Web MIDI compatible browsers such as Chrome / Edge."

Recodrum-S :::: Acid Test

video upload by Arthur Joly

Roland Alpha Juno-1 49-Key Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

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video upload by Seventy Three Records Music Store

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"Roland Alpha Juno-1 49-Key Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer 1985 In full working condition in and out. Looks great as well. AWESOME classic synth that certainly deserves the Juno title. Great pads, brass, basses, leads, bells and more! Just a wicked synth at a great price!"

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Yamaha PS-55 Portasound Sound Variations with Roland RE-150 Space Echo

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP Music Gears

"Yamaha PS-55 Portasound Sound Variations with Roland RE-150 Space Echo

Recorded with
*Yamaha PS-55 Portasound
*Roland RE-150 Space Echo"

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when the sequencer starts, anything can happen | live improvisation

video upload by Julian "J3PO" Pollack

"In this video, I set a few sequences in motion, followed them where they wanted to go, and improvised along with them in real time.

Using the Arturia Keystep Pro as the central sequencer, I built a foundation of evolving patterns and then improvised freely around them. The result is a fully spontaneous performance where composition and improvisation begin to blur together. When I perform this way, the sequencer becomes less of a tool and more of an improvisational collaborator.

This is a DAW-less performance. No computer was used in the creation of the performance itself, aside from recording and creating the final mix, including some additional processing for levels, compression, and overall balance.

Thanks for listening.

Instruments & Gear:

• Oberheim Two Voice Pro
• Vintage Vibe Electric Piano
• Minimoog
• Roland TR-8S
• Arturia Keystep Pro
• Assorted pedals and effects
• Analog Cases XTS Stands"

Bandcamp: https://j3po.bandcamp.com

B67 ZEN-FM Synthesis - Editor-Librarian 2.0

video uploads by Benedetto Schiavone

Follow-up to New 3rd Party Hidden Sysex Based ZEN-Core Editor-librarian for MC-101 and MC-707

Playlist:

1. B67 ZEN-FM Synthesis - Editor-Librarian 2.0 - ZEN-Core Tone collection 3 (2026)
2. Benis67 - ZEN-Core Tone Collection 3 (2026) - Demo Sounds
3. B67 ZEN-Core editor librarian V.2 - Video manual



Press release follows:

"B67 ZEN FM" synthesis engine (4 operators with linear FM + 4 wave shapes) for all Roland instruments that support the ZEN-Core standard: new editor and sound collection.

The new ZEN-Core Editor Librarian V2.0 (PC and MAC) is now available for Roland synthesizers from the Fantom, AX-Edge, and Jupiter-X/Xm.

Among many new features, it allows editing of a new synthesis engine, fully compatible with the ZEN-Core standard, which uses linear FM synthesis (4 operators) and 4 modulable operator waveshapes

The "B67 ZEN FM" synthesis engine is achieved through a special implementation of a ZEN-Core tone that allows access to only a limited number of synthesis parameters, leaving the others predefined and inaccessible (e.g., Structure 1-2/3-4 = XMOD2, Osc Type = VA).

Specifically, the modulation matrix is ​​"locked" with predefined Source and Destination parameters to ensure correct modulations that operate on the main FM synthesis parameters.

Real-time editing is performed on a new page containing all the synthesis parameters, the operator frequencies settable via the freq. ratio parameter (0.25, 0.5, 0.78, 1, 1.5, 1.57, 1.78, 2, 3, 3.5, 4.5, etc.), the waveforms (SIN, SIN2, TRI, TRI2, TRI3, SAW, SQR, RAMP, JUNO), the graphic display of the 8 envelopes (4 for FM and 4 for shapes), a dedicated librarian (2048 sounds), 20 tone presets, 8 ENV presets, a clipboard, and the ability to copy and paste synthesis parameters.

Each sound is associated with one of the 93 MFX multi-effects, which can be edited in the dedicated section.

By applying waveshaping to the 4 operators' waveforms (via the FAT and PW parameters) and modulating them with 4 dedicated ENVs, the synthesis engine can replicate the phase distortion (PD) synthesis famous in Casio CZ synths.

When using sine wave oscillators and modulating their PW with the dedicated ADSR ENVs, the overall synthesis structure becomes similar to that of an 8-operator FM algorithm, as shown in the image: 4 operators (1, 2, 3, and 4) can have their frequencies freely configured, while the other 4 modulate the corresponding carriers and modulators with a 1:1 ratio.

Polyphony is 22 voices for all synthesizers, pianos, keyboards, wind instruments, guitar synths, and virtual instruments compatible with the ZEN-Core standard. This is reduced to 11 voices for the MC-101, MC-707, and VERSELAB MV-1 grooveboxes.

Simplified graphical editing of all parameters, sound management via the librarian, and parameter recall for subsequent editing is only possible with the ZEN-Core Editor Librarian V2.0.


The new B67 ZEN-Core Collection 3 (197 ZEN-Core tones in total) is also available, including 112 tones created with the "B67 ZEN-FM" synthesis engine.

Thanks to full compatibility with the ZEN-Core standard, these sounds can be used on all compatible instruments and virtual instruments: Zenology Pro, Zenbeats (ZC-1), FP-E50, RD-88, RD-08, Juno-D, Juno-X, V-Stage, MC-101, MC-707, Verselab MV-1, GM-800, Aerophone AE-20 Pro AE-30, GO:KEYS 5, GO:KEYS 3.

Along with the collection, the sounds with the B67 ZEN-FM synthesis engine also come with a proprietary file format that can be edited and managed within the Editor/Librarian V2.0 section, available for Fantom, AX-Edge, and Jupiter-X/Xm.

Among the various sounds in the collection, created with this synthesis, are emulations of some "classic" Yamaha DX7 sounds (Marimba, Vibe, Celesta, Bakket, Jazz Guitar, Tubular Bell, EPiano, Bowed Strings, Brass, Synth Bass, Metal, etc.) and original sounds that use FM and Wave Shape synthesis for new sounds with complex and evolving harmonic spectra.

The upgrade to version 2.0 of the ZEN-Core Editor Librarian for Fantom, AX-Edge, and Jupiter-X is free (it can be found in the Gumroad repository or through the paywall of those who purchased it).

Collection 3 (197 ZEN-Core tones, including 112 created with the B67 ZEN-FM synthesis engine) is available individually, in the "best of" version, and bundled with other collections and editors.

Manuals, Specs, Changelog V.2 https://www.benis.it/cm/ZC_Editor/ben67_zeneditor.htm

Editor Page https://www.benis.it/cm/ZC_Editor/ben67_zeneditor_ENG.htm

Tone collection Page : https://www.benis.it/cm/ZC_Editor/Zen_Bank_ENG.htm

Studio Jam: Oxi one, Vermona Perfourmer and OB-6

video upload by Hill Station

"Captured a studio session creating more material for our forthcoming album. It was recorded using these instruments:

‪‪@Oberheim‬ OB-6
‪‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ DFAM
‪‪@rolandglobal‬ TR -8S
‪‪@strymon‬ Timeline
‪‪@oxiinstruments‬ Oxi one
‪@OTOMACHINES‬ Bim & Bam
Vermona Perfourmer"

Roland MT-32 MIDI Synthesizer Module

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Roland Boutique D-05 Linear Synthesizer Module

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Roland System 100 Model 101 SN 531459

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video upload by Seventy Three Records Music Store

via this eBay listing

"It all works, all sliders, jacks, keys etc and sounds amazingly wicked. BUT there are a couple of sliders that have sputtered signal when moved at some point along the throw of the fader / knob… that said all sounds good without sputtered noise when set and left. This is pretty typical of a synth this age. Could use a detailed pot / slider cleaning / deoxit.

Also, while the keys trigger.. they could also benefit from a detailed contact cleaning. Again, this is a VERY common thing with roland synths of this era as we've had several SH5, SH3, SH7's etc… all had that issue. When we triggered this synth via external CV it played, responded and handled perfectly via another keyboard. BUT the keys do work."

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