Botanica sound design with Sumu and Kaivo

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Cam shows us how he composed a 'botanica' style instrumental, using Sumu and Kaivo to create layers of glitchy pastoral goodness.

Sumu
https://madronalabs.com/products/sumu Kaivo
https://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo

Cam's patches and samples
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder..."

Inside the Studio with Ian Hultquist | GForce Oberheim TVS Pro

video upload by GForce Software

"Ian Hultquist is a renowned composer, producer, and sound designer for film, documentaries, and television. Formerly a member of the successful band Passion Pit, Ian has crafted powerful scores for projects like Mommy Dead and Dearest, The First Monday in May, My Blind Brother, Memoria, and Dead City.

We visited Ian at his studio in London, UK, where he gave us an inside look at how he uses the GForce Oberheim TVS Pro virtual synthesizer.

Developed in collaboration with Oberheim, this synth recreation captures the depth, warmth, and characterof the original Two Voice Pro — along with the spirit of innovation that made it a legend.

Full Story: www.gforcesoftware.com/blog/ian-hultquist-tvspro
GForce Oberheim TVS Pro: www.gforcesoftware.com/products/tvs-pro/

Credits:
Ian Hultquist: www.ianhultquist.com/
Video: www.loftworks.co.uk/
Artist Relations and additional sound design: www.createnewstories.com"

Michelsonne Toy Pianos - Nostalgic Virtual Instruments

video upload by A Last Picture From Voyager

"In this video, I show you how I transformed my two vintage Michelsonne toy pianos and their uniquely nostalgic sound into virtual instruments for Decent Sampler. I go through the full process: from recording and mastering each note through my Revox reel-to-reel, to building the instruments with Michel “Mitch” Pecqueur’s SMP2DS tool. And of course, I’ll also demonstrate how you can use these instruments in your own music — whether directly inside your DAW, with tape loops, or in any sampler format you prefer. Perfect for ambient, lo-fi, and experimental compositions.

◐ Download Michelsonne Toy Piano Virtual Instruments ◑ PATREON : / michelsonne-toy-137606142
GUMROAD : https://alpfv.gumroad.com/l/michelsonnes
DECENT SAMPLER : https://www.decentsamples.com/product...

◐ Download Michel 'Mitch' Pecqueur's decent Sampler Tool ◑
https://github.com/robotmitchum/sampl...
00:00 – Quick Musical Demo
02:50 – Recording the Michelsonne Toy Pianos
06:26 – Building the Virtual Instruments with SMP2DS
07:39 – Additional Demos & Playing Tips"

Sqsl Nashville // Midi Chord Generator App // Review & Walkthrough // iPad and M1 Mac

video upload by Gavinski’s Tutorials

"My walkthrough and review of sqsl Nashville, a MIDI controller app for iPad and M1 or higher Macs, for exploring harmonies, modes, and chord progressions within heptatonic scales. Very clever, as usual from this dev, but also with some limitations, which I discuss in the video."

Ocean Swift - Spectral Oscillators Toolkit Vol2

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

".+519 perfectly looping mix-ready oscillator sources
.Sculpt lush, evolving motion or beautifully unstable oscillator waves rich with character.

Grab here: https://oceanswift.net/product/spectr...

Spectral Oscillators Toolkit Vol 2 expands the spectrum with a fresh set of meticulously crafted seamless oscillator samples: pure waveforms, harmonically tuned tones, gently drifting textures, atmospheric drones, and tonal beds. Built from varied synthesis methods, our in-house preset work, and hardware sessions, it balances clarity and character - equally at home as a pristine foundation or a subtly unstable layer.

This volume is organized for speed. More robust naming and thoughtful curation make it easier to scan by feel and function, so you can audition, shortlist, and build faster without breaking your flow.

Design evolving ambiences, cinematic beds, or roll your own instrument oscillators - each file is ready to drop into samplers, sample-based oscillators, granular engines, or modular systems. Treat every loop as a reliable tuned “oscillator” you can explore, evolve, stack, and process. Stands on its own and pairs beautifully with Vol 1 for an even broader palette, and synergises instantly with our Porphyra Hybrid and Dystopia Diary instruments.

Contents:
519 Oscillator style samples
WAV format (16-bit, 44.1kHz)
Perfectly looping sound sources - Sampled at C3 (Note 48)
Compatible with a large variety of hardware synths, Eurorack and other modular systems, software synths, DAW's, audio tools and more (See the compatibility list for more information)
Long evolving samples
4.33GB total

Looping oscillators designed for:
Granular Engines
Sample based synthesis
Synths with sample oscillators
Ambient and cinematic layering"

VCV Rack - New Modules \ September 2025

video upload by Omri Cohen

Introduction - 00:00
trig/stepStation - 00:12
rMod - 04:29
CV Funk - 09:01
Knot - 12:39
Misc - 14:37

"You can find these patches, along with many others, available on my Patreon page - / 138107419"

Liminal Space Update: Haunted Digital Reverb Gets a GUI

video upload by Keith Crosley

"Liminal Space is my 'haunted digital reverb'... It used to be "headless" but now it has a GUI! And now available in VST3 format!! Just a quick touchbase here about this project. Yeah, there are likely still some bugs (please report any that you find... I'll fix 'em!), but it's coming along. Grab your immediate-mode interface and come along with me to a world of infinite reverb-erb-erb-erb in this echoes-a-go-go episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show."

You can find Liminal Space and more at https://www.wavetables.lol

Nuklear, immediate-mode GUI at https://github.com/Immediate-Mode-UI/...

CLAP (Clever Audio Plugin) format at https://cleveraudio.org/

OBSO | Circle Cynths

video uploads by Circle Cynths

"The debut instrument from Circle Cynths, OBSO. A dreamlike interface delivering instant inspiration, featuring nostalgic synths, pads, basses, bells, and strings, all sampled using obsolete technology.

Learn more at: www.circlecynths.com"



"OBSO is an inspiring catalog of sounds coaxed directly from various forms of obsolete media and extant technology. We celebrate the undulating inconsistencies of bygone days, lovingly filtered through the oxide and worn machinery of VCRs, cassette-decks and other consumer products from the 80s and 90s.

Our dreamlike but intuitive interface is intended to spark instant emotion. Specifically designed to sound good no matter where the knobs are, the five visceral control circles nevertheless offer a huge depth of range within a single patch. Nostalgic synths, creamy pads, lush basses, shimmering bells, burnished brass, scintillating strings, and more glow with the patina of fine age.

Individual sounds sink into a mix like they always existed, but you'll find they can easily stand alone without the need for layering or manipulation outside of the instrument. From film and game scoring to lush pop records, these tactile soundscapes add a dose of warm nostalgia to nearly any production.

Simple Interface
Sculpt your sound with an intuitive interface that features massive depth of control, giving you endless ways to shape and refine your tone.

Presets & Tags
120 unique patches. Bells, Brass, Strings, Keys, Pads & More. Find the perfect sound for your track with our built in tag searching system."

Overview of Vostok Instruments in VCV Rack

video upload by Omri Cohen

"You can find these patches, along with many others, available on my Patreon page - / vostok-patches-138135115"

Introduction - 00:00
Subtractive Voice - 00:22
Atlas scanning - 06:00
Path and Trace - 11:55

U-He Zebra 2: Dark Cinematic Presets. Sound Demo Performance

video upload by Anton Anru

"🌌 Noise of Oblivion is a collection of 50 atmospheric presets for the U-He Zebra 2 virtual synthesizer. It features 5 drones, 16 pads, 7 rhythmical, 12 strings, and 10 textures.
🏙 The soundset contains dark, cinematic soundscapes that evoke the atmosphere of a sci-fi thriller, dystopian world, or intense drama. This carefully crafted collection delivers a wide variety of timbres designed to take your productions into uncharted sonic territory, blending futuristic tones with a vintage edge.

📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/u-he...

CLICK FOR MORE »

PPG Wave 3.V - Version 2 - Sounddemo

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"Step back in time to move forward with PPG Wave 3.V 2.0. This updated version honors the famous Waldorf Microwave synthesizer, bringing back its best features. Edit user wavetables and explore new factory wavetables. Get inspiration with the Mutator patch randomizer. All on a now fully resizable user interface."

Rob Papen BLUE-3 Ambient Pads 2025

video upload by Rob Papen

"BLUE-3 has received 40 new Ambient PAD presets within the [02 Pads 04] bank. These presets are available in BLUE-3 version 1.0.3 or higher.
https://www.robpapen.com/blue3.html"

Melodica for Serum 2 | 152 Presets + Wavetables & Samples

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"🔥 Available now: https://natlifesounds.com/product/mel...

Melodica for Serum 2 is here!
A premium soundbank featuring 152 presets, 34 custom wavetables, 6 exclusive samples, and 3 authentic Gate-Trance sounds.

At its heart lies a huge collection of 90s-inspired leads, supported by expressive plucks, versatile synths, and melodic tools. Perfect for trance, house, techno, and any melodic electronic genre.

Contents:
152 Presets
34 Wavetables (from analog & digital synths)
6 Samples
3 Gate-Trance sounds"

Bass & Stab for Serum 2

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Buy Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/bas...

Bass & Stab for Serum 2 delivers a compact but powerful selection of deep basses and cutting stabs. It includes 37 presets that let you shape the low-end and add punchy energy to your grooves.

This pack also comes with 12 custom wavetables, giving your sounds rich character and flexibility.

Inside you’ll find:

Driving basses for club-ready low-end
Sharp stabs for energetic grooves
FX’s

Every preset is designed to slot directly into your productions. Whether you create full-on dancefloor tracks or subtle underground grooves, Bass & Stab for Serum 2 provides the essential tools for modern electronic music."

Can BabyAudio Tekno Rumble? 🔥 5 Things to Love + 3 I Wish It Had

video upload by Solidtrax

"Can it? Well, let’s find out in this video. I #demo one of my factory presets for ‪@BABYAudio-official‬ Tekno, called 'Get Tekno To Rumble.'

I also share 5 things I love about the plugin and 3 features I’d love to see in a future update.

Get #BabyAudio #Tekno here: https://babyaud.io/tekno - Intro offer available.

Get quality custom #sounds and read reviews at: https://www.solidtrax.nl"

Tekno - Baby Audio - Official Tutorial

video upload by Baby Audio





PRODUCE DRUMS WITHOUT SAMPLES
Stop browsing for the perfect sample and create your own infectious electronic drum sounds instead – with total control.

Tekno offers 18 fully synthesized drum engines, spanning kicks, snares, clap, hats, percussion and more. Craft unique drum kits full of punch and analog flavor to suit any musical genre.

Use MIDI to sequence Tekno directly. Or simply drag and drop your sounds into any DAW or folder for external sequencing.

NEXT-GENERATION DRUM SYNTHESIS
To build Tekno we teamed up with Jatin Chowdhury, one of the leading engineers in analog circuit modeling. Our goal was to create a modern spiritual successor to the legendary drum machines of the 20th century. Not an emulation, but more.

Tekno stands on the shoulders of classic drum machines but hits deeper and harder. It utilizes a combination of circuit-modeling and cutting edge DSP to deliver the punchiest synthesized drums ever put in a plugin.

DEEP TWEAKING OR FAST INSPIRATION
Click the ‘Gear’ icons next to any synth voice or FX section to unlock deep calibration and circuit-bending options.

Or hit the onboard ‘Dice’ icons to let Tekno’s smart random-algorithm generate all-new drums with every click.

You can also start from the 73 global presets and 1314 individual voice presets by leading sound designers such as Richard Devine, Mr. Bill, Virtual Riot and Yoad Nevo.

Cruising Historic US 101, California Coast (Carlsbad to Oceanside)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We cruise along Historic US 101 in the southern California beach towns of Carlsbad and Oceanside. Also known as Coast Highway (and Carlsbad Blvd within the eponymous city limits), this was part of the original US 101 in California that stretched from San Diego to the Oregon border. It was truncated to Los Angeles in 1964, and several of the former sections to the south have been signed as "Historic US 101". This segment is also signed as San Diego county route S21.

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Along the Pacific Ocean in Carlsbad
2:52 Carlsbad Village
4:03 Heading north into Oceanside
6:12 Musical recap in downtown Oceanside
8:10 Turning onto CA 76
8:32 I-5
9:16 Conclusion

Original composed and performed by Amanda Chaudhary, who played all the parts.

Instruments on the main section:
BFD3 drums using Terry Bozzio drumset from Ken Scott EpiK Drums pack
AudioModeling SWAM Tenor Sax
Arturia Vox Continental V, Piano V, Pure LoFi
Cherry Audio Novachord, Crumar Spirit, Mercury 4, Stardust 201
Stylophone Theremin
Octave CAT (vintage analog synth)
Crank Sturgeon Pocket Gamelan
Styrmon Magneto and Starlab modules
Buchla Red Panel 158
EastWest Fab Four, Ministry of Rock 2, Gypsy, Hollywood Orchestral Percussion Gold


Instruments on I-5 section
BFD3
Arturia Juno V and Pure LoFi
Cherry Audio Mercury 4
Octave CAT
EastWest Hollywood Orchestral Percussion Gold"

2-OP Yamaha FM vs Casio VZ phase mode in Pure Data

video upload by Collector Current

"I use Pure Data to take a look at the difference between Yamaha DX style FM 2-operator synthesis and Casio VZ-1 "phase mode".

Pure data patch: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/assets/d...

Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"

SequenceX V4 Melodic Techno for The Legend HZ | 42 Presets + 42 MIDI Sequences

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Get it here: https://natlifesounds.com/product/seq...

The next chapter of the SequenceX story is here!
With 42 presets for The Legend HZ, each loaded with its own unique MIDI sequence, this pack gives you 42 ready-to-use sequenced sounds. Modern Melodic Techno drops, powerful basslines, and hypnotic rhythmic ideas – all crafted to spark instant inspiration.

Perfect for both studio production and live performance, SequenceX V4 brings analog warmth and cutting-edge sound design straight into your tracks. Available for The Legend HZ and Reason Studios."

Introducing Erosia – the hidden sounds of friction | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

Update: press release follows:



Harness sounds of friction and tension, transforming them into powerful sonic storytelling devices

Berlin, August 28, 2025 – Native Instruments has announced Erosia, a new cinematic sound design engine that turns the raw friction, scraping, bowing, and cracking of overlooked objects into living cinematic textures. Erosia creates morphing and modulating soundscapes from materials under strain, from ice crackling across cymbals to glass vases straining under tension. Explore a palette of bowed bicycle spokes, dry ice, abandoned buildings, rusted hinges, cracked pianos, and more; each stretched to reveal a hidden resonance.

Created with veteran sound designer and composer Jeremiah Savage, the sound artist behind acclaimed Kontakt instruments like Kinetic Metal and Kinetic Toys, Erosia comes loaded with over 200 expressive snapshots, providing ready-to-use starting points for any cinematic composition. By pairing contact microphones with traditional close-miking, Erosia captures the best of both worlds: the hidden, tactile vibrations inside materials, and the natural resonance and space around them. This dual approach reveals textures that are at once microscopic and cinematic.

At the heart of Erosia are three powerful engines: Grain, Wavetable, and Sampler. Grain fractures and animates textures, Wavetable adds evolving harmonic color, and Sampler preserves realism.

Artists can layer up to four sources, while creative macros and modulation via LFOs, envelopes, and sequencers offer countless ways to animate and evolve sound. A comprehensive FX page provides further built-in creative control with a suite of reverbs, delays, saturation, and more, all available for modulation.

Key Features:
· Over 200 expressive snapshots designed for cinematic scoring.
· An eclectic palette of textures captured with contact microphones in microscopic detail.
· Three powerful sound engines: Grain, Wavetable, and Sampler
· Layer up to four sound sources for complex, evolving timbres.
· Deep modulation control featuring LFOs, envelopes, and sequencers.
· Creative built-in FX with reverbs, delays, saturation, distortion, and modulation effects for each layer.

You can find additional details at Native Instruments.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Exploring BITWIG 6 beta

video upload by DATABROTH

"what's new: https://www.databroth.com/blog/bitwig...

if you want to support me and plan on purchasing Bitwig or renewing your subscription, please consider using my affiliate links here:
BITWIG: https://www.pluginboutique.com/produc...
1 Year Upgrade plan: https://www.pluginboutique.com/produc..."

UVI Introduces Prisma - Producer Lab

video uploads by UVI

"Imagine a Studio Without Limits
What if your instrument could be anything—an analog synth, a string section, a drum machine, or something entirely new, layered, morphed, and shaped to your creativity? With Prisma, you’re not just choosing sounds, you’re building your own voice.

This is Prisma, a powerful new instrument designed to inspire producers at any level. Combining premium curated content from over 100 UVI products, 250 instruments in total, with a modern dual-layer engine, intuitive effects and 1,000+ exclusive presets, Prisma is a creative lab like no other.

Whether you're producing electronic, cinematic, pop, experimental, or anything in between, Prisma gives you the power to explore your own sound.

A uniquely inspiring creative lab powered by hundreds of instruments

Prisma includes over 1,000 all-new presets, each a handcrafted blend of two layers designed to spark ideas and unlock new sonic territory. With endless combinations at your fingertips, you’ll discover hybrid tones that cover the spectrum, pushing the boundaries of genre and style. From analog warmth and digital edge to global textures and experimental noise, Prisma provides boundless inspiration."

You can find additional details at https://www.uvi.net/prisma.