"My new album 'Vive' is finally out and you can get in tape, vinyl and digital on http://hainbach.bandcamp.com. It will be on streaming next week, too. For now, here is 'And so we continue'. It is a more sombre piece from the album I made on the Synthi AKS, and I tried to stay as minimal as possible. I hope you enjoy it!"
Harmona and Obliquencer by A Magic Pulsewave Electronics as well.
"A celebration of sound and everyday life. Each track is a collage of different recording sessions that reflect both small moments and significant experiences In Hainbach's life over the last two years. Captured in intimate sessions and then woven together to tell one grand story.
released October 13, 2026
Music by Hainbach
Mastered by SALZ Mastering
Artwork by Filip Henin
Design by Aoki & Matsumoto"
"Steve Christie demonstrates the wonderful Riha Synthesizer which was taken from a large Riha Orchestra organ, and has now been fitted into a new standalone enclosure."
"UDS-16 is a 16-voice instrument that synthesizes every hit in real time, without samples. It brings together two Lel UDS-inspired models, a Formanta Rockton-inspired model and our own Tapechild engine. It also includes tape saturation and gated reverb.
The connection to these rare Soviet instruments is a central part of the project: it's a contemporary drum sound design tool inspired by them, rather than an official reissue. It's available for macOS and Windows as VST3, AU and standalone, priced at $49."
"no external sequencing just envelope retriggering of Amp and Filter envs
the polivoks does not have CV/Gate or a midi kit installed...MIDI comming soon"
Originally released in 1984 as the second single from Ultravox's seventh studio album, Lament, Dancing With Tears In My Eyes became one of the band's biggest international hits and remains a defining classic of the 1980s New Wave and Synthpop era. The song reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and became a Top 10 hit across several European countries.
For this cover, I used a selection of legendary vintage synthesizers and drum machines to recreate the iconic sound and atmosphere of the original recording as authentically as possible.
"A fully live, improvised hardware set by BLTN, a duo (Lucile Dacia & Patrick Pattern(me)). Everything is sequenced and played live on hardware — no DAW, no overdubs. Gear used in this session:
"To commemorate the passing of Vladimir Kuzmin, the renown inventor of the Formanta Polivoks synthesizer, and to raise funds for his family, an independent group of musicians and instrument makers held a memorial event in Moscow. They asked me to contribute a video message about his legacy. Since Vladimir Kuzmin had previously commented on my videos, which was mind-blowing to me, I decided to tell that story. It is a bit embarrassing, since I got a few things wrong in my videos that he corrected me on. But at least I enjoyed my errors tremendously, and he did not seem to be mad about them.
"On June 12, Vladimir Kuzmin—the creator of the Polivoks and one of Russia's most influential figures in synthesizer design—passed away. We have decided to organize a charity memorial evening in Moscow to honor him (https://t.me/Kuzmin_memorium).
The loss of such a significant historical figure in the world of audio equipment came as a great shock to us all, and we wish to share our sentiments—as well as the legacy left by the Polivoks' creator—with everyone who cares. We want everyone to be able to join us; admission is free, and any donations collected will be given to Vladimir Mikhailovich’s family.
We have invited leading sound artists and key figures from the synthesizer world who had direct ties to Vladimir to participate in this memorial event. They will give lectures and perform compositions using instruments developed by the Formanta factory.
Participants include: Vlad Kreimer (Soma) (https://vk.com/somasynths) Vladimir Kabanov (PRIBOR) (https://t.me/priborpedals?ref=vc.ru) Sergey Letov (https://t.me/SergeyLetov) E-Nitra (https://vk.com/e_nitra) Spiralnix (https://vk.com/necrostellar) Chronos (https://vk.com/away.php?to=https%3A%2...)
There will also be an exhibition area featuring a museum of Formanta instruments alongside modern designs from domestic manufacturers that will be available for purchase. Proceeds from instrument sales will also go to Vladimir Kuzmin’s family.
If you would like to show your support and honor the memory of the deceased’s family, you can make a contribution via this link (https://pay.cloudtips.ru/p/390a62ff). The funds will be transferred to his widow after the memorial evening takes place."
"What happens when you build a vacuum tube-based hybrid synthesizer in a Soviet space lab and send it back from the future? Today we’re demoing, reviewing, and explaining MARS from Eternal Engine Electronic Musical Instruments — one of the strangest, most beautiful, and most aggressive modern synthesizers I’ve ever played.
MARS is often described as a four-voice polyphonic tube synthesizer, but architecturally it’s more accurately a paraphonic synthesizer. The four digital oscillator voices can be played across multiple notes, but they all share the same tube-based filter and vactrol-based amplifier. That puts MARS more in the tradition of instruments like the Korg Mono/Poly and Formanta Polivoks than a conventional analog polysynth.
In this video, I walk through the full architecture of the Eternal Engine MARS: the digital oscillator section, mono / duo / poly voice modes, pulse-width modulation, ensemble mode, FM synthesis, modulation matrix, envelopes, LFO, sample & hold, the gorgeous Nixie lamp interface, the resonant vacuum tube filter, and the asymmetric tube overdrive that gives this synth its raw, snarling character.
This is not a safe, polite, modern analog synth. MARS is boutique, unusual, heavy, beautifully built, and absolutely vicious when pushed. The tube filter and drive section give it a sound that feels alive in a way most modern synthesizers don’t — somewhere between vintage analog synth, industrial bass machine, experimental sound design box, and Soviet sci-fi artifact.
If you’re into industrial music, EBM, darkwave, synthwave, experimental electronic music, vintage synthesizers, boutique synths, tube distortion, paraphonic synthesis, analog filters, FM basses, PWM pads, or Polivoks-style aggression, MARS is worth hearing.
I also talk through who I think this synth is actually for — and who should probably pass on it. Because while I absolutely adore the sound, MARS is not a cheap “do everything” synth, and it’s not trying to compete with mass-market analog polysynths. It’s a character instrument. A monster. A special machine for people who want something truly different."
akai timbre wolf
MFB Dominion 1
DSI MoPho X4
VG-Line Ritm-2
Analogue Solutions nyborg-12
doepfer dark energy I&II & dark time
dreadbox erebus & hades & EPSILON
MAM MAP1
seymour duncan dark sun
Blackout Effectors Whetstone Analog Phaser
Gamechanger Audio Light Pedal Optical Spring Reverb
subdecay harmonic Antagonizer
Catalinbread Cloak
Astronaut V.2 Multiverb Space Unit
time shadows
VG-Line BD9Q9
vermona kick lancet
swissonic audio 2
"Vladimir Kuzmin, the creator and designer of the legendary Polivoks synthesizer, passed away last week.✨
I had the privilege of communicating with Vladimir several times, and I always experienced him as a very kind, helpful, and incredibly humble person. Behind one of the most unique synthesizers ever created was not only a talented engineer, but also a warm and generous human being.
This video is dedicated to Vladimir.
For this tribute, I created a cover version of “Summer” (“Лето”) by Kino, a Russian band whose music I deeply appreciate. The entire arrangement was made using only the Polivoks synthesizer — every sound, melody, texture, and atmosphere comes from this unique instrument.
The Polivoks was developed in the Soviet Union in the early 1980s and became famous for its aggressive character, distinctive multimode filter, and raw analog sound. Originally designed as a compact alternative to Western synthesizers, it later became a cult instrument among musicians and synthesizer enthusiasts around the world.
Thank you, Vladimir, for creating an instrument with such a powerful voice and for leaving a lasting mark on electronic music history.
Rest in peace.✨"
Let us carry on the work of Vladimir Kuzmin. Forever in our memories. A Master who spoke the Word. May he rest in peace. Thank you, Vladimir Mikhailovich!
