Community News: Picotracker update, Windows BLE MIDI, Steamdeck Synths, Dronage Term, PS Vita Drums!

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Here's some stuff my viewers came up with!

00:00 overview
00:46 Dronage Terminal for Linux, Windows, MacOS
04:36 Fantasy Synth on Steamdeck
08:41 DS8 on PlayStation Vita (TR-808/909 style drum computer)
13:15 MIDIConnect by Wavy Industries - new MIDI BLE for Windows
15:42 Picotracker Advance: New sample instrument engine
18:38 nOb status update


Where to get it:
Dronage Terminal https://boorch.itch.io/dronage-terminal
Fantasy Synth on Steamdeck https://store.steampowered.com/app/24...
DS8 https://intermynd-instruments.itch.io...
MIDI connect https://wavyindustries.com/MIDI-connect/
Picotracker: https://xiphonics.com/pages/picotracker
nOb: https://tidd.ly/49pImPW , or 1.46" version https://tidd.ly/4u51ZEi
Firmware: https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/l/...

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

DS8 Drumstream — PlayStation Vita Drum Machine Walkthrough

video upload by Intermynd Instruments

"In this livestream I walk through DS8 Drumstream, a drum machine and groovebox for the PlayStation Vita.

I cover the main features in the current build, including the 8 drum tracks, step sequencing, voice editing, per-step automation, pattern tools, insert effects, send effects, master effects, and some of the performance controls built around the Vita’s physical buttons.

DS8 is still in active development, so this is an early look at the workflow, sound, and overall direction of the project.

Download DS8 Drumstream on itch.io:
https://intermynd-instruments.itch.io...

Feedback, bug reports, and feature requests:
https://itch.io/t/6450352/feedback-bu...

More from Intermynd Instruments:
https://intermynd-instruments.com/"

DS-8 - An 8 Voice Drum Synth For The PS Vita [ Drumstream ]

video upload by Intermynd Instruments

"DS8 Drumstream is a homebrew drum machine and advanced groovebox for the PlayStation Vita, built around fast step sequencing, real-time drum synthesis, automation, and hands-on performance using the Vita’s physical controls.

DS8 turns the Vita into a compact drum instrument with eight drum tracks, up to 64 steps per pattern, real-time drum voice generation, per-step automation, insert/send/master FX, and pattern tools including Euclidean rhythms and random generation. The sound engine is synthesis-based, with no samples or wavetables.

The project is currently in active development and the first public build is available as v0.1 for homebrew-enabled PS Vita consoles as a free download."

You can find it here: https://intermynd-instruments.itch.io/ds-8



Additional details:

"DS8 Drumstream is a drum synthesizer and groovebox for the PlayStation Vita.

It turns the Vita into a compact drum machine for sketching ideas, building grooves, and performing anywhere. The app is built around eight drum tracks, a step sequencer with up to sixty-four steps, and direct control through the Vita’s physical buttons.

All sounds are generated in real time. No samples, no wavetables. Each drum voice can be shaped directly, with controls for tuning, decay, drive, pitch, noise, level, and more.

The sequencer supports mute, solo, per-step automation, pattern length control, step copy and paste, metronome, and pattern generation. Individual steps can have their own parameter changes, allowing for accents, ghost notes, tuned percussion, glitch fills, and evolving rhythms.

Pattern generation includes Euclidean rhythms, random patterns, alternating steps, every-N triggers, and preset templates.

DS8 Drumstream is currently in active development. This is an early v0.1 release, so bugs, missing features, performance issues, and interface changes should be expected."

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Moog String Filter

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via this Reverb listing

"Extremely rare Moog String Filter !

Very good condition

it belongs to a famour french producer"

Also pictured in the rack but not included in the listing:

Moog Ten Band Graphic Equalizer

Moog Three Band Parametric Equalizer

Moog 12 Stage Phaser [listed here]

Moog Three Band Parametric Equalizer

Sony Digital Audio Recorder PCM-7030

Sony Rhythm Capsule CF 900 S / vintage Boombox drum machine

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video upload by Jither

via this Reverb listing

"very rare Vintage Sony Boombox Drum machine from the 80’s , this model was also famously used by sting to record Every Breath you take and also…!! , see video link to sting playing message in A bottle with a unit like this one, the machine is in good working condition, the drum machine and tape player work And have a nice analog sound"

See the Sony label below for additional Sony synth related gear.

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Best Ambient Synth Shootout #147: Sony DPS-F7 - Song 1

video upload by Christian's Sonic Spaces

A synthesizer from Sony. You might remember the DPS-F7 & other units in the series from this previous post.

This video appears to be the first demo of the Sony DPS-F7 featured on the site.

"This is the first recording with the Sony DPS-F7. As far as I know, it's the only synthesizer ever made by Sony. However, it's only part of the DPS-F7, which can also be a percussion synthesizer, as well as a fading parametric equalizer, dynamic filter, compressor/limiter, sub-harmonic generator, vocoder, and saturator.

The features sound interesting for a monophonic digital synthesizer. It has two oscillators with classic waveforms AND two Karplus-Strong oscillators, which can be routed to any of the four filters (LPF, HPF, BPF1, BPF2). You can optionally connect the HPF and the two BPFs in front of the LPF. Six ADSR envelopes are available as VCAs and VCFs. The (unfortunately) only LFO is permanently linked to the pitch. The audio signal then passes through a stereo delay and a soft clipper.

I used for the recording the following FX pedals:
Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe, GFI System Specular Reverb 2.

The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. On some tracks Compressor and EQ where added in Cubase. The final song was then mastered using iZotope Ozone."

KORG Gadget for PlayStation - Make music a fun game-like experience.

video upload by Korg

"The next-generation music production studio now on PlayStation®5.

KORG Gadget now enters its next stage with support for PlayStation®5. KORG Gadget for PlayStation uses the cutting-edge Unreal Engine, one of the most powerful game engines available. Gadgets are arranged in a fully immersive 360° environment, newly designed with highly detailed and realistic visuals. Experience the next-generation music production studio with KORG Gadget on PlayStation®5."

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Cosmische Echoes: 1970s Inspired Apple Loops

video upload by Ross Totino and Fans of Collision

"Cosmische Echoes: 1970s-Inspired Apple Loops
Hypnotic, Pulsing, and Drenched in Vintage Vibe

Step into the sonic universe of 1970s German 'Kosmische Musik' and 'Krautrock' with this exclusive collection of 138 Apple Loops ready to add instant retro-futuristic warmth to your tracks! Recorded in the late ‘90s using authentic vintage gear, these loops deliver the hypnotic, analog textures that defined an era of experimental electronic music.

Created with Legendary Gear:
🔹 **70s Conn Min-o-Matic – Classic mechanical beatbox rhythms
🔹 **Sequential Circuits Pro One – Deep, pulsing synth lines
🔹 **Lexicon Alex – Lush, spacey atmospheres
🔹 **Sony DAT Machine – Pristine late-90s digital capture

What’s Inside?
Seven curated folders packed with motorik grooves, lush arpeggios, and cosmic textures, ready to drop into your DAW for seamless creativity. Whether you're producing ambient, electronic, or experimental music, these loops provide an instant gateway to the vintage 70s Kosmische sound**.

🔗 **Get it now on Gumroad and bring some Krautrock magic to your productions!

https://rtotino.gumroad.com/l/rdqio"

4x Sony DPS-Serie: D7, M7, R7, F7, Digital Studio FX + Synth, komplettes Set

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via this listing

Note this is the first post to feature them. Apparently the F7 features a vocodoer with 2-oscillator monosynth and drum synth.

"ENGLISH DESCRIPTION (consult the German one too, as it may contain a few more details): You are bidding on a complete quartet of the legendary Sony DPS-7 series, including the rare F7 filter and vocoder module with 2-oscillator monosynth and a drum synth with 20 sound generators. I have another complete quartet, which is enough, so this one has to go. Everything is fully functional. There is the usual rack rash, especially scratches on the top surfaces (plus some on the D7's buttons), but nothing that goes beyond what you would expect at this age. The batteries are fully charged (and can easily be replaced if ever necessary). All the buttons, encoders and potentiometers work smoothly. Note that the F7 is a 110V version, so you'll need one of the usual step-down transformers to operate it in Europe. I have a semi-defunct DPS-D7 that may serve as a PSU donor in a possible transplantation.

Google translated from German:

The complete quartet of the Sony DPS-7 series is available here, i.e. D7, M7, R7, and the rare F7 with its filters, vocoders and the only synthesizer that Sony has ever built (a virtual analog monophonic and drum synth). Since I now have another copy of each of the four devices, all the surplus ones have to go, because one set is enough for me.

The four devices in question here are all in perfect condition. They have the usual rack installation marks, especially scratches on the top (also a little on the buttons on the D7), but otherwise nothing that goes beyond what is to be expected at this age. The pictures are pretty brutal. The batteries are full, the buttons don't stick and the potentiometers slide as they should. Note: the F7 comes in the 110V version. So it needs one of the usual voltage converters ("travel adapter", "step-down transformer" etc., which can be bought second-hand for a small price). Unfortunately I still need mine for another device, so I can't give it away. But I still have a DPS-D7, which works but has a few minor flaws and a 220V power supply. Since the devices are electrically identical, I would also sell the D7 if you are interested, so that a power supply exchange is possible."

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DSP Reboot: PlayStation 1 (Digitakt 1+2 Sound Pack)

video upload by MrDataline

"Download DSP Reboot: PS1 from Bandcamp and Gumroad!
Bandcamp: https://dataline.bandcamp.com/album/d...
Gumroad: https://dataline.gumroad.com/l/jsknil

DSP Reboot is a series EPs made only with video game console jingles!
The first one, is of course based on PS1.
All the songs and sounds were made only with the PS1 startup sound.

The download includes;
Digitakt Project file (Compatible with Digitakt II)
Multitrack recordings of the EP
4 Track EP

Which console should I sample next?

Enjoy!"

Sony Rhythm Capsule 900s 1978

video upload by Remco Rones

"Rhythm box out of a 70s cassette player from Sony. Phasing from a Compact Phasing clone."

Yamaha DX100 Sound Variations with Maxon AD-100 Sony DPS-R7 Vol.2

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP Music Gears

"Yamaha DX100 Sound Variations with Maxon AD-100 Sony DPS-R7 Vol.2

Recorded with
*Yamaha DX100 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer
*Maxon (Ibanez) AD-100 Analog Delay
*Sony DPS-R7 Reverberation Device"

subtokyoshop on eBay | subtokyoshop on Reverb

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Yamaha DX100 Sound Variations with Maxon AD-100 Sony DPS-R7 Vol.1

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP Music Gears

"Yamaha DX100 Sound Variations with Maxon AD-100 Sony DPS-R7 Vol.1

Recorded with
*Yamaha DX100 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer
*Maxon (Ibanez) AD-100 Analog Delay
*Sony DPS-R7 Reverberation Device"

subtokyoshop on eBay | subtokyoshop on Reverb

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Sony DPS-R7 Reverberator Sound Variations

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP

"Recorded with Eurorack modular synth and Korg SQ-1"

subtokyoshop on eBay | subtokyoshop on Reverb

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Yamaha RX15 Digital Rhythm Programmer + Sony MU-R201 2ch Digital Reverberator

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP

"Yamaha RX15 Digital Rhythm Programmer + Sony MU-R201 2ch Digital Reverberator

Recorded with
Electron Model Cycles
Boss BX-16 16channel Stereo Mixer
Ableton Live"

subtokyoshop on eBay | subtokyoshop on Reverb

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STICK OF GLITCH (PS4 controller as glitch machine)

video upload by Perplex On

"Thanks to the latest update for #musikraken app, you can integrate game controllers into your musical life. Here a ps4 controller stick is sending midi notes and cc from musikraken to AUM loaded with #fractalbits and #koalafx. The stick is configured to send midi notes by changing its y-position (from low to higher notes) while the x-axis is controlling filter, comb filter and crush of koalafx."

The Sony CHORDMACHINE

video upload by Techmoan

Don't miss 17:08.

"A look at Sony's one-off musical oddity from 1982 - The CFS-C7 CHORDMACHINE"

You can find additional demos and pics of the CHORDMACHINE in previous posts here.

CIRCUIT BENT PS2 - LSD: Dream Emulator / B.L.U.E. / GTA VC - Soft Modded, Internal SSD (FMCB)

video upload by LoFiFuture

"Taking on a limited number of these circuit bent PS2s for 2022! https://www.lofifuture.com/storefac96...

And for all the DIYers out there, I'm currently editing the tutorial one how to circuit bend your own PlayStation 2!

This modification starts with a full disassembly and deep clean of the PS2, the optical drive is removed in favour of an internal HDD and a memory card running Free McBoot. (Free McBoot is a custom firmware that runs on a memory card that resides in memory card slot two of the console. It introduces various features to the PS2, the main one being the ability to run game backup ISOs from an internal HDD, via ethernet or from a USB pen drive)

Once the optical drive is removed 23 toggle switches are mounted on the top of the console to control the circuit bends a long with a RCA video out and 3.5mm stereo audio out omitting the need for the original Sony AV cable. 14 of the toggle switches are wired into the traces between the Emotion Engine (EE) and Graphics Synthesizer (GS) chips on the PlayStation motherboard. These corrupt the 3D data running into the GS before they are sent to the video output encoder.

9 of the toggle switches are wired into the Sound Processing Unit (SPU) RAM for some circuit bent audio effects. all 23 of these switches are wired to the same "bend bus" meaning that when two or more switches are in the "on" position they are connected together. Connecting the audio data bends to video data bends results in chaotic and mesmerising cross modulation.

Every game is effected differently by the toggle switches. Some are easy to crash with certain switches. Some games will take everything you throw at it and then some! It all depends on how the game you are trying to glitch out was programmed and how it utilises the hardware we are mercilessly forcing into a corrupted state. It helps to make a "switch map" for any game that like to crash when things get to glitchy, this was you can easily rule out what does and does not work for a particular game.

For example, running the PS1 copy of LSD: Dream Emulator produces some incredible effects but likes to crash when I flick one particular section of switches into action. On the other hand, GTA: Vice city will run with every single toggle switch on and revert back to completely normal visuals.

Includes:

-Circuit Bent PS2 Console (PAL or NTSC, select from the dropdown)

- Aftermarket PS2 controller

-Internal 120GB HDD + Network/HDD card"

Sony 5U 77HP Eurorack Suitcase Style Case Befaco Powered Retro

via this auction

"SONY oldschool case fit with 5U77HP eurorack frame with Befaco lunch power and 15V 45W brick. Clean, new and quality power with 14 shrouded headers in a low profile setup gets 50mm depth for modules. M3 threaded strips in all new rails, the 1U rows are Intellijel format and the case outside measures 17”x13”x6”. Removable lid can close while patched over most setups with 2”+ space available. Includes shoulder strap and is all in excellent condition for a cool old case.

*Also available for $350 with a TipTop StudioBus and power brick instead of the lower power Befaco, just send me an offer and note that option."

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1982 Sony CFS-C7 Chord Machine Ad

Another find via @deejayiwan, via @nightliquid_retro

Videos further below.

"In the early 80s, the portable consumer electronics market was still in its infancy; many companies were still testing the waters with incredibly innovative products. Here’s a perfect example: What you see above is an analog drum machine, a chord generator, a cassette recorder, a AM / FM radio and a boombox, all in one device - Sony's CFS-C7 Chord Machine. Connect a guitar or a microphone, select a drum pattern, program some chords, hit record & make musical history. 😎🎶"

More glamour shots, than brochure.


Caknobs

Previously posted here.

And one more:

昭和レトロ CFS-C7 SONY CHORD MACHINE 子供と遊んでみた。 ラジカセ

トニー

You can find an additional demo here.