Showing posts with label Soft Synths. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Soft Synths. Show all posts
Thursday, June 04, 2026
Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO) | Mutating sound with Memory V
video upload by Arturia
"Across five decades of music, film, television, games, and visual art, Mark Mothersbaugh, co-founder of DEVO, has continually expanded the possibilities of sound.
We visited him at Mutato Muzika to explore the analog archive and sonic curiosity behind his work, and to discover how Memory V channels the colossal character of the Memorymoog into a modern creative workflow."
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LABELS/MORE: Arturia, Interviews, MOOG, Soft Synths, Studio Tours
LABELS/MORE: Arturia, Interviews, MOOG, Soft Synths, Studio Tours
Pro A5 - Prophet 5 for your iPad
video upload by Red Sky Lullaby
"Pro A5 for iPad and iPhone by Audiokit Pro
Modeled on Sequential Circuits classic Prophet 5 analog synth first released in 1978"
PRO-A5 Poly Synth App: Tutorial & Walkthrough
video upload by MATTHEW FECHER
"Download app & Learn more:
https://audiokitpro.com/proa5
App Store Link:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pro-a5/..."


PRO-A5: ANALOG SYNTH
A new 10-voice analog-style synth for iPhone and iPad. Inspired by a legendary Poly Synthesizer.
PRO-A5 captures the warm and organic sound of the most iconic analog poly synth ever made. From lush brass, silky pads, screaming resonance and punchy basses to soaring leads, this is the sound that defined MUSIC ICONS from the ’80s to today. Be inspired by the same synth sounds used on thousands of records you already love.
JAM PACKED
Features 400+ Presets by Moby Pixel, Analog Matthew, Doug Woods (The Sound Test Room), Bri Kup, DMT Cymatics, Red Sky Lullaby, Joe Zeno, and more!
FEATURES:
New Sound Engine with advanced DSP
Professionally Modeled Filter, with Self Oscillation
2 Filters: Classic “REV 3” with Stepping & Modern Smooth
10 voices! Each note can have 5 unison voices. Almost a P-50?!
500+ Exclusive Handmade Presets!
Vintage Poly Mod with per-voice modulation
Raw, gritty Oscillator Sync
Magic “Tune Rez” button to instantly tune the self-oscillation!
Bonus Filter panel with Filter Slopes, Env Inversions, and other goodies
Per-Voice Analog Panning
Single Note Polyphony for mono & poly
Accurate PWM engine, with the Hardware’s unique Poly-Mod behavior
2x oversampling for more analog-style lows and highs
NEW Reverb, cascading and beautiful
FX: NEW Rage Limiter, Analog Tape Delay, Chorus, Crush, and more.
3 LFOs, over 60+ possible destinations, almost everything can be modulated! LFOs can even modify other LFOs
Aftertouch! Control any of the Parameters
Dual Assignable Touch Pads, manipulate FX in real time!
Classic Arpeggiator & Vintage Style Step Sequencer
Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app
Works as a Plug-in Instrument in GarageBand, Logic for iPad, AUM, ett
Universal: For one low price you get iPhone, iPad, and iOS AUv3 versions
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LABELS/MORE: iOS, New Mobile Apps, New Soft Synths, News, Sequential, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: iOS, New Mobile Apps, New Soft Synths, News, Sequential, Soft Synths
ALM MFX Plugin Bundle
video upload by ALM TV
"The MFX Plugins bundle is a full suite of 11 effects plugins re-imagined from our original MFX module for use in your DAW. It includes all of our previously released MFX plugin pairs plus the 2051 Bit Corrupter available exclusively as part of the bundle. All 11 plugins run the same low CPU DSP code as our popular MFX hardware products with a clean, simple and expanded user interface.
‘MFX Plugin Bundle’ is available for purchase for macOS and Windows. Purchase to get emailed a unique download link.
More info & download here: https://busycircuits.com/products/alm...
More info on Motto Akemie: https://busycircuits.com/motto-akemie/
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:05 - Almicon Reverb
4:08 - Quaidraverb Reverb
8:23 - Pocket PL8 Reverb
11:22 - Slinky Reverb
13:58 - Digi-PCM Echo
17:14 - Tape-Tech Echo
20:20 - Ensembles Ensemble Chorus
23:55 - Multi Phaser
27:04 - TY-50 Dynamics
34:21 - Modulating Panner
39:23 - MFX 2051 Bit Corrupter"
Jynth – Physics Analog Synth
video upload by Fingerlab
"Meet Jynth, the new synth by Fingerlab for iPhone, iPad and Mac — the warm, analog soul of the iconic Roland Juno-106, reimagined with a groundbreaking Physics Engine for organic, living sound.
Get it now for free on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jynth-p...
Designed for leads, basses, keys & pads, Jynth delivers that classic vintage character you love — housed in a meticulously crafted, photo-realistic interface that looks as good as it sounds.
Shape your sound with a full analog-style signal chain:
From the dual oscillators and resonant VCF filter to the ADSR envelope, LFO and built-in arpeggiator — every parameter has been carefully tuned to feel as musical as it sounds.
Go further with 5 studio-grade effects:
Tremolo, Flanger, Chorus, Delay & Reverb — stack them to build rich, evolving textures and cinematic soundscapes.
Bring your presets to life with the Physics Engine:
This is where Jynth truly stands apart. Assign up to 8 physics-driven modulations to any synth or effect parameter. Gravity, bounce, impulse, angle — let the laws of physics shape your sound in ways no LFO ever could. Every preset becomes unique, every performance feels alive.
Play anywhere, plug into anything:
Jynth is universal — one purchase gives you the full experience on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Use it as a standalone app or load it as an AudioUnit (AUv3) plugin directly inside your favorite DAW. Pair it with your MIDI controller via MIDI In support, and your sound is always there — even when your screen is off, thanks to Audio Background mode.
Unlock the Full Version to access preset creation, all factory presets, FX, Physics Engine, Randomizer and Undo.
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LABELS/MORE: Fingerlab, iOS, New Mobile Apps, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Fingerlab, iOS, New Mobile Apps, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Curves & Membranes - Software Bézier Monosynth w. Orbital Modulators & Membrane Filter
video uploads by Unusable Engineering
Note this is the first post to feature Unusable Engineering. You'll find additional plugins by them below.
Playlist:
1. Curves & Membranes - Software Bézier Monosynth w. Orbital Modulators & Membrane Filter - Walk Through
2. Curves & Membranes - Sound Demo and Patch Ideas - No Talking
3. Curves & Membranes | Synthesizer Patch Creation & Sound Design Walkthrough
4. Curves & Membranes v1.1.0 | New Features and Sound Examples
5. Curves & Membranes Filter Walkthrough | Understanding the Membranes
6. Unusable Engineering Jam | Curves & Membranes in a Different Context
7. Unusable Engineering Update | Curves & Membranes Features and Grain Discharge
8. Unusable Engineering Breakfast Jam | Curves & Membranes + Full Bundle
"Curves & Membranes is a focused mono synth built around a shapeable Bézier oscillator, two visual modulation systems, and a membrane-based filter. In this full walkthrough I go through the core ideas behind the instrument, how the oscillator works, how the preset morphing and orbital modulators create movement, and how the membrane filter shapes the sound.
The goal with Curves & Membranes was not to make a do-everything synth, but to build something more specific: a synth where sound, shape, and motion are tightly connected, and where the structure stays easy to understand while still allowing a lot of character and timbral movement.
More info: https://www.unusable.net/"
And a playlist of addtional plug-ins by Unusable Engineering:
Playlist:
1. Synaptic Resonance | Neural Vocoder Walkthrough
Synaptic Resonance is a neural vocoder-style effect where incoming audio, or an optional sidechain, excites a two-dimensional neural simulation. That simulation is then read back somewhere else and used to animate a bank of forty steep resonant band-pass filters.
In this walkthrough I go through the basic idea behind the plugin, show how the Stim Plane and Read Plane shape the behavior, and explain how the neural controls affect the way the model reacts, spreads, remembers, recovers, and settles.
The core idea is fairly simple: the input excites the model, and the output is affected by reading the model. That is what gives the plugin its character. It can behave like a vocoder, a resonant filter instrument, or something more unstable and alive depending on how it is set up.
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LABELS/MORE: New Makers, New Soft Synths, New Synth Effects, News, Soft Synths, Unusable Engineering
LABELS/MORE: New Makers, New Soft Synths, New Synth Effects, News, Soft Synths, Unusable Engineering
Tone2 Releases Gladiator 4.2

"Tone2 Audio has updated their harmonic-content-morphing synthesizer Gladiator to version 4.2. The update free for anyone who bought Gladiator 4. Owners of Gladiator 1,2 or 3 can upgrade with a big discount.
What's new?
New additive synthesis modes for the 'UNISON MODE':
'Additive partials' stacks 4 disharmonic 'organ' oscillators. You can use the 'SPREAD' knob to change the ratio.
'Additive bell' stacks 4 disharmonic 'bell' oscillators. You can use the 'SPREAD' knob to change the ratio.
New additive synthesis modes for the 'PHASE MOD' spectrum:
'Tune partials +' detunes the higher partials of a spectrum without detuning the base harmonic. The amount of detuning depends from the morph 'SPEED'.
'Tune partials -' detunes the partials in reverse direction. The amount of detuning depends from the morph 'SPEED'.
'Splash tune' heavily detunes the partials without detuning the base harmonic. The amount of detuning depends from the morph 'SPEED'.
'Fluppy tune' heavily detunes the partials without detuning the base harmonic. The amount of detuning depends from the morph 'SPEED'.
'Crackles' creates random phase garbage.
Enhanced sound:
The new quality mode 'ultra high-end' calculates oscillators with double precision and 4x oversampling.
The enhanced FFT precision results in more accurate resampling of waveforms.
Replaced 'Reverb Large' with a much better unit. It has a smoother rolloff and more detail.
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LABELS/MORE: New Updates, News, Soft Synths, Tone2
LABELS/MORE: New Updates, News, Soft Synths, Tone2
Xfer Serum 2 - ACID V3 (presets & sequences/MIDI)
video upload by NatLife Sounds
"Buy Here: https://natlifesounds.com/product/aci...
ACID 3 – is a new and final 3rd chapter of ACID colleciton of presets & sequences for Xfer Serum 2.
You will get a full range of any ACID possible sound which possible in Serum 2. It can be a very Aggressive, or rolling Bass Acid sound, dreaming sequences or dark melodic sound.
Every patch & preset have own Sequence/MIDI file, which comes inside this preset.
the ACID V3 for Xfer Serum 2 contains
50 Presets & Sequences.
The part of library have addition macro control for the main knobs."
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LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Xfer
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Xfer
Gradient Noise [stereo version]
video upload by John C.S. Keston
"On May 11, 2026 I premiered my piece Gradient Noise at the International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) in Hamburg, Germany. The following video represents a stereo, studio recording of the performance. The performed piece was quadraphonic and contained one to four layers of instruments with independent, corresponding, video objects.
Since 2019 I have been composing animated graphic scores for ensembles and soloists. Examples include collaborative works like Parking Ramp Project or SYNTAX, solo pieces like Rhodonea. These generative works are projected for both the performers to read and audience to experience. I write the software that generates and animates geometric forms, and then establish rules on how the forms are read, whilst allowing improvisation and the emotional response of the performer to play an integral part in each piece.
Gradient Noise, written using the Processing.org language, translates values generated by the Perlin noise algorithm into independent layers of seamless loops repeating at variable intervals. These loops are visualized as geometric forms, abstract visualizations, and evolving structures. The data generated is aleatoric, but the values can be tuned to range between slowly moving gradients or rapid, angular forms. When the sound and visuals are synchronized I respond not only to the animation but also to the changes in the timbre of my instruments."
Follow-up to this post.
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LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
Tuesday, June 02, 2026
boards of canada - the process (cover)
video upload by fischek
"A piano and synth cover of 'The Process' by the legendary Boards of Canada, from their incredible new album, 'Inferno'.
I've been captivated by the 'Inferno' album since its release and wanted to share my interpretation of this beautifully soothing and melancholic track. If you enjoy this, let me know in the comments! I'm planning to cover more from the album soon, with 'Naraka,' 'Hydrogen Helium Lithium Leviathan,' and 'Blood in the Labyrinth' being next on my list.
What's your favorite track from the new album?
// GEAR & SOFTWARE
🎹 Synths & Keys:
Yamaha DX7 (as MIDI controller)
Pianoteq (Piano Sound)
Korg Wavestate (Pads)
🎛️ Effects (FX):
Eventide Blackhole (VST Reverb)
#boardsofcanada #boc #inferno #theprocess #synthcover #pianocover #ambient #idm #electronicmusic #yamahadx7 #korgwavestate #arturia"
Previously:
Boards of Canada New Seeds (short cover)
video upload by fischek
"► here's the Vital VST patch for the lead sound:
https://tinyurl.com/mwy63h5t
A gem from the Tomorrow's Harvest. Far from perfect, but kinda close. I hope to do a full cover at some point. Hope you like! :)"
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LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Vital, Yamaha
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Vital, Yamaha
CYBERDRIVE
video upload by DATABROTH
"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/cyberd...
check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"
"The distortion to end all others
The final word in distortion has just been said. You may throw all your distortions in the TRASH, now. With a great help of Dr. Distorstein we created a weapon of mass distortion. We wrote the final chapter and made the distortionest distortion that crushes everything. The last distortion standing, the insane drive that will drive you insane, is called Cyberdrive."
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LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, United Plugins
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, United Plugins
LOOPA release | web simulator | AI studio
video upload by ferluht
"In the previous video I said that the next vid should be a release announcement - so it is :)
Check out the simulator and creator studio at https://aftersound.tech
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Simulator
1:43 - Studio
2:51 - Community devices"
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LABELS/MORE: ferluht, New Soft Synths, News, Online, outdoors, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: ferluht, New Soft Synths, News, Online, outdoors, Soft Synths
Monday, June 01, 2026
ERAE Sound — Give Your Touch a Voice | Official Teaser & Preset Snippets
video upload by embodme
ERAE Sound — A Taste of What's Inside | Preset Snippets
video upload by embodme
"Each sound you hear is a complete instrument: a preset and a surface layout designed together. Not a demo patch. Not a preset bank. A different way to play every time.
83 instruments total. This is a few of them."
Top video description & details:
"The first synthesizer designed for an expressive surface. Not adapted — built from scratch.
ERAE Sound pairs every sound with a dedicated surface layout. 83 complete instruments, each with its own voice, its own feel, its own way of being played. Slide, press, brush, damp — the sound follows your intention in real time.
No setup. No mapping. No friction. Just play.
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LABELS/MORE: Embodme, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths, Teasers
LABELS/MORE: Embodme, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths, Teasers
Haiku Generative Music Album by Giorgio Sancristoforo for Mac OS Released
Giorgio Sancristoforo's Haiku Generative Music Album is now available for download. You might remember the demos from previous posts here.
It's a fascinating concept. According to Giorgio Sancristoforo:
"Haiku is not an instrument, it’s a music album in the form of software.
Haiku is a work of generative music that builds its own sound from nothing each time you open it, and never plays the same way twice — a record that exists only while it is playing."
Be sure tee the Giorgio Sancristoforo website for his additional creations including dedicated experimental software synthesizers. You can also find posts featuring them via his label below.
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LABELS/MORE: Giorgio Sancristoforo, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Synth Albums
LABELS/MORE: Giorgio Sancristoforo, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Synth Albums
How to: FILTERVERSE as a Beat Repeater
video upload by DATABROTH
"You can read my full review of Filterverse here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/filter...
If you decide to purchase Filterverse, consider using my affiliate link to help support this channel: https://polyversemusic.com/?ref=Datab..."
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LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Polyverse, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Polyverse, Soft Synths
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Arturia Memory V – Quick jam (Minibrute 2)
video upload by SΞQMØDΞ
"Testing the new Arturia Memory V, which is the Moog Memorymoog emulation! All sounds are coming from a few instances of this synth, controlled via a split keyboard on my MiniBrute 2 (and using the mod wheel to tweak parameters live). Hope you find it interesting! 🤘🏻"
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Meet Meow Seq
video upload by Floof Audio
"Meet Meow Seq, a VST3 sequencer inspired by modular setups.
Download the free trial from floofaudio.comFull version is 25% off for the first two weeks (until June 15).
Meow Seq is a sequencer, a MIDI phrase writer, and a creative kick in the pants to your everyday piano-roll-oriented life.
At its core, two machines work together to generate a single MIDI output. The top machine controls timing, when notes happen and for how long. The bottom machine controls pitch, which notes play and how. Both machine contains five sequencers, all running independently with their own step lengths and play modes. Mix and match freely to build patterns that evolve and surprise, then route the output to any hardware or software synth you like.
The inspiration comes from Eurorack-style sequencing, where multiple sequencers interact to control time, pitch, and modulation in complex and sometimes chaotic ways."
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LABELS/MORE: Floof Audio, New Soft Synths, New Tools, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Floof Audio, New Soft Synths, New Tools, News, Soft Synths
Bargain Basement 808 Drum Machines
video upload by Woody Piano Shack
"Demo of the most popular Roland TR-808 sample libraries and emulations.
ABLETON LIVE 808 CORE KIT
FREE 808 FROM MARS CLEANCUT
FREE 808 FROM MARS HEAVY SATURATION
MARS AMPEG 808 KIT
ROLAND CLOUD TR-808
Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.
MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK: https://woodypianoshack.com
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LABELS/MORE: Ableton, Roland, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Ableton, Roland, Soft Synths
Friday, May 29, 2026
Free Dark Scapes Expansion for Initial Audio Sektor synthesizer
"Darkscapes is a Free expansion pack for Sektor Synthesizer, containing +120 presets.
A one of a kind expansion & experience for all Sektor Synthesizer enthusiasts – focusing on immersive soundscapes, pads, basslines and melodies. Audio landscapes from this world and beyond… Eerie Soundscapes, Industrial planes, Dark rituals & out of the ordinary presets.
Features:
.1 Soundbank with 128 Sektor synthesizer presets delivered in .sektorPreset format
.A selection of 38 royalty free .wav samples included
Dark Cinematic Soundscapes:
Darkscapes is packed with high quality never heard presets and sounds for Sektor. With a focus on Ambient sounds, pad Sounds, experimental soundscapes and immersive cinematic tones – Exploring the basic and advanced features of Sektor Synthesizer.
This free expansion for Sektor includes a free selection of samples:
Included is a small selection of custom curated samples that fit the Darkscapes theme – From Religious Chants, to Industrial Noises, Field Recordings, Sounds of Nature and more!
Download it for free at: https://oceanswift.net/product/darkscapes/
Enjoy also our Ultimate trance collection for Sektor, Trance Sektor Collection is a huge bundle with 4 soundsbanks and over 600 presets - An unbeatable offer and price of 14.99€!"
https://oceanswift.net/product/trance-sektor-collection/
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LABELS/MORE: Initial Audio, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Initial Audio, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
DLAY
video upload by DATABROTH
"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/dlay-r...
check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"
00:00 Piano
04:28 Synth
06:26 Drums
09:04 Harp
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LABELS/MORE: FRCTL, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: FRCTL, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Out Now: Carbon Electra 2 | Scale Lock, Wave Terrain & Diatonic Sequencing
video upload by Scaler Music
Out Now: Carbon Electra 2 | Scale Lock, Wave Terrain & Diatonic Sequencing
video upload by Scaler Music
"Carbon Electra 2 is the world’s most musical synth. combining wave terrain synthesis, Scale Lock, chord progressions and diatonic sequencing in one powerful instrument.
Get Carbon Electra 2 at https://scalermusic.com/products/carb...
Carbon Electra 2 takes the much-loved sound of the original Carbon Electra and reimagines it for a new generation of producers, composers and sound designers.
In this first announcement video, Davide Carbone gives you a sneak preview of some of the new features, including:
• All-new Wave Terrain Oscillators
• Load your own terrain from PNG images
• Scale Lock for chords, oscillators and MIDI input
• Scale degree-based oscillator tuning
• Diatonic Sequencer
• Diatonic Note Sequencer
• Step sequencing and musical motion tools
Carbon Electra 2 is designed to make synthesis more musical, more intuitive and more creative - letting you generate basslines, melodies, chord motions, textures and evolving synth parts that stay locked to the key and scale of your track.
Powerful synthesis meets musical intelligence."
Carbon Electra 2 | The BEST Presets Demo (No Talking) @scalermusic
video upload by Davide Puxeddu
"Discover the raw power of the officially released Carbon Electra 2 by Scaler Music! In this video, I showcase a carefully curated selection of my absolute favorite presets out of the 362 included, taking you on a sonic journey through this incredible synthesizer.
No talking, just pure, unadulterated sound design. Put on your studio headphones or turn up your monitors to experience the massive basses, lush pads, and cutting leads generated by the brand new Wave Terrain oscillators and the Scale-Aware musical filters. Whether you are producing electronic music, cinematic scores, or synthwave, these patches demonstrate exactly what this upgraded 4-oscillator synth engine is capable of.
More Info: https://scalermusic.com"
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LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
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