Stylophone Gen X-2 advanced tips - Feedback, Drone Mode, Filter Tracking

video upload by ChrisLody

"Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware and Stylophone on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text, video manuals, promo content etc. This video wasn't paid for directly but as a result of my work with Sonicware and Stylophone it is marked as Paid Promotion

Here are some advanced tips for the Stylophone Gen X-2, credit to ‪@StarskyCarr‬ for pointing out the filter tracking tip

0:00 Intro
0:12 Feedback
1:41 Filter tracking
2:15 Drone mode"

Stylophone Gen X-2 & Lofi-12 XT Acid Jam - Men Only Want One Thing And It's Disgusting Acid

video upload by ChrisLody

"Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware and Stylophone on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text, video manuals, promo content etc. This video wasn't paid for directly but as a result of my work with Sonicware and Stylophone it is marked as Paid Promotion

Time for some more weekend acid it seems!

The good people over at Stylophone sent me the Gen X-2 so I can make some promotional work for them, but of course it needs a good test 😁so time for some acid😈

This jam uses the Korg SQ-1 as a sequencer to control it because the new Gen X-2 model has gate and CV inputs meaning I can create a sequence and get it to sync up with other gear where as the Gen X-1 was played by the stylus only. I'm also running the Gen X-2 through an unbranded Vintage Overdrive that my wife found as a freebie on Temu of all things. To my surprise it's actually pretty good and pairs nicely with the Gen X-2. I did have to use an inline isolator between the Gen X-2 and pedal though as it was generating a lot of digital noise otherwise.

The Lofi-12 XT is being used to add delay and reverb to the Gen X-2 and I'm using the new v1.5 feature of being able to sidechain external sources again because it's super useful for letting the kick cut through on things like this."

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"

Dystopian Space Ambient (GR1-Kalimba)

video upload by Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is a dystopian space ambient, featuring a GR-1 granular synthesizer from Tasty Chips Electronics for soundscapes, generated from my own sound samples. In addition a Kalimba running through a DigiTech Genesis 3 were used for the solo plays, a Stylophone Theremine were used for the radio-like background tweet, the Dimmed Light Devices Radio Module for another radio-noise and the Spitfire Audio LABS for the deep bass

I used for the recording the following effects devices: DigiTech Genesis 3, Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal, Boss Slicer SL2, Hologram Microcosm, Pigtronix Echolution² Deluxe and a GFI System Specular Reverb². Depending on the recorded track some FX are deactivated.

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. The final song was then mastered with a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track using iZotope Ozone. The picture in the video I created with Midjourney."

Musical Miscellany Receives a Stylophone Gen X-2

video upload by Musical Miscellany

"I pre-ordered the NEW Sytlophone Gen X-2 and it arrived on August 20th. It's basically an expanded version of the Gen X-1 Stylophone (which is an expanded version of the S-1). It adds CV/Gate inputs and outputs so you can integrate the Stylophone with other gear.

Unboxing - 0:00
Overview & Features - 0:46
Initial Demo - 2:04
Controlling Modular w/Gen X-2 - 4:22
Controlling Gen X-2 w/Modular - 5:43
Final Thoughts - 8:15"

Stylophone CPM DS-2 vs Moog Labyrinth. Live Modular Jam

video upload by Anton Anru

"In this video, I decided to combine two experimental synths: the Stylophone CPM DS-2 and the Moog Labyrinth. Since both are semi-modular, I wanted to try cross-patching.
For example, the Labyrinth modulates the pitch and cutoff of the CPM DS-2. The Moog Labyrinth produces a rhythmic pattern, while the Stylophone CPM DS-2 adds a drone and a melodic sequence.

📦 Patches for Moog Labyrinth, Stylophone CPM DS-2, and other synths: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/

#stylophone #synth #moog #mooglabyrinth #sounddesigner #synth #modularsynth #modular #analogsynth #eurorack"

5 Fun Electronic Music Gadgets Under $99

video upload by Musical Miscellany

"I collected quite a few electronic music gadgets over the years. I decided to make a list of 5 that I really like. What's more... they're all under $99. You might want these for your studio.

0:00 - Intro
0:32 - LoBlast Bleepler | https://loblast.com/store/p/bleepler-...
1:20 - KORG Monotron Delay | https://www.korg.com/us/products/dj/m...
2:02 - Peacock Media MIDI-Pan | https://peacockmedia.software/drum/
2:54 - Dubreq Stylophone | https://stylophone.com/product/bowie-...
3:49 - BrandNewNoise Space Oddity | https://www.brandnewnoise.com/collect...
4:48 - Final Thoughts

Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/musicalmisce..."

SWEET DREAMS are made of BEATS (Eurythmics) | Drum Patterns Explained

video upload by Captain Pikant

"► / captainpikant Support us on Patreon and get access to lots of drum patterns, cheat sheets and more!

Sweet Dreams is a brilliant example of how a deceptively simple drum beat (if done right) can make a song hit even harder. We're going to recreate it on a modern sequencer so you can follow along and use those techniques in your own beats. Milk bottles and cows on fake grass included. As a bonus The Intern will pick apart the iconic synth riff :)"

And the original:


video upload by Eurythmics

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Stylophone Gen X-2 - Full Demo, CV Control, Integration with Eurorack, and more!

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"The Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-2 is here! I was always a big fan of the original Gen X-1 and the good news is that Dubreq have kept all the good stuff and added some "quality of life" upgrades as well as useful new CV features that help it integrate with other instruments.

This video is a full demo and exploration of the new features, with a focus on looking at those new CV features, integrating it with Eurorack and other instruments

Transparency Notice: Dubreq kindly provided the Stylophone to me for the purposes of making videos about it. I did not otherwise get paid, but I do get to keep the Stylophone for myself.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro and Overview
04:10 Features and Basic Demo
09:55 The "New" Touchstrip
11:49 Octave Switch
12:08 Control Voltage (CV)
12:46 Using a Sequencer
16:52 Filter Key Track Self Patching
18:15 Adding an extra oscillator with CV
21:08 Super Stereo Stylophone Duo
24:49 Controlling Modular (the pitch problem)
27:33 Using the Styolphone as a modular voice
32:22 Testing Filter Tracking
33:24 Physical Modeling Vibes
34:37 Final Thoughts"

STYLOPHONE GEN X-2. PORTABLE ANALOG SYNTH. TUTORIAL SERIES: CONNECTIVITY

video upload by Stylophone

"Learn how to play the Stylophone GEN X-2 with a full size keyboard, sequencer, another synth and modular set up.

Visit www.stylophone.com

Elevate your sound with our new portable analog synth

Create punchy bass sounds, screaming leads and spacey bleeps and bloops. It’s perfect for both studio sessions and on-the-go creativity."

Play Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush on Stylophone

video upload by Stylophone

"ON THIS DAY: KATE BUSH ‘RUNNING UP THAT HILL (A DEAL WITH GOD)’

Released on this day, 40 years ago on August 5th 1985, Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) was more than a lead single - it was a seismic moment in art-pop history.

The track opened her Hounds of Love album, blending analog synths with raw emotion and poetic intensity. It’s now hailed as a masterpiece of experimental pop and has found a new generation of fans thanks to Stranger Things.

Critics praised Bush’s boundary-pushing production and storytelling, with Hounds of Love now considered one of the greatest albums of the 1980s.

‪@KateBushMusic‬

#katebush #runningupthathill #houndsoflove #strangerthings #stylophone"

Melancholy Jam 8/3/2025 Oberheim TEO-5 Stylophone CPM DS -2 Walrus Audio Slöer

video upload by I Love Cats and Synths

"A slow melancholy jam on a couple of my favorite analog synths and effects units. Oberheim TEO-5 with Walrus Audio Slöer Ambient Reverb, and Stylophone CPM DS-2 drone synth with Korg NTS-1 pulling effects duty.

Recorded live on a Zoom H6."

CELEBRATING UNCOMMON MUSIC INSTRUMENT AWARENESS DAY

video upload by Stylophone

"** CELEBRATING UNCOMMON MUSIC INSTRUMENT AWARENESS DAY**⁠ ⁠

Quiz Time: What does the hit Apple TV series Severance, Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, Alfred Hitchcock, and Clara Rockmore all have in common?⁠ ⁠

Watch the video to find out!⁠ ⁠

Let us know in the comments what your favourite unusual musical instrument is.⁠"

Luke Million Studio Tour Update July 2025

video upload by Luke Million

"Following the Studio Tour Video I made last November, here is an update with recent acquisitions and changes to my workflow in my Studio.

Some highlights are the Moog Messenger, Arturia DrumBrute Impact 1984 Edition, Synido TempoPAD C16, Aly James Lab Vprom 3.0, Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro, Modartt Pianoteq 8 and some Franklin Audio Devices.

The biggest change is in my 2nd Studio where the B Team is kept. I have connected those synths to a Franklin Audio SS-6 Switchable Input Stereo DI which then sends audio to my Universal Audio Volt 476 interface connected to a Macbook Pro Laptop.

You can view the original Studio Tour Video here -"

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THE HISTORY OF THE STYLOPHONE

video upload by Stylophone

"Stylophone has come along way since its invention in 1960s.

From Brian Jarvis and his genius idea to David Bowie and Kraftwerk, let’s take a look at the history of the Stylophone!"

Duskash

video upload by Uncertain Music Corps

"A widescreen drone created with the excellent Graintopia script on the Norns with major controls mapped to the Roto-Control from Melbourne Instruments.. Bass reinforcement from the CPM DS2.

Graintopia operates in an area somewhere between tape music and granular synthesis with a dash of chance thrown in for good measure. Which suits me just fine.

Norns shield output is a little noisier than I would like but let's call that character.

There are no external effects in play on this take."

Sequential Pro 3 Synthesizer CPM DS-2 CV Experiments

video upload by James Dyson

"Sequential Pro 3 Synthesizer CPM DS-2 CV Experiments
Using CV modulations from the Pro 3 to DS-2, lets see what happens."

Cruise along beautiful Route 52 in San Diego with original music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We cruise along California Highway 52, a beautiful freeway that traverses the rolling hills of northern San Diego. We start in the town of Santee and take 52 all the way to its western end in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, continuing on La Jolla Parkway. Along the way, we cross several of the regions north-south freeways.

Original soundtrack composed and performed by Amanda Chaudhary, who played and/or hand-edited each part live. Instruments used include:

Cherry Audio ODC 2800, Solovox, KR-55C, Stardust 201
Arturia Piano V, Pure Lo-Fi, CMI V, Wurli V, Pigments
AudioModeling SWAM Flute and Alto Flute
BFD3 drums, with Bill Cobham drum kit from the Ken Scott Collection
EastWest Fab Four and Stormdrum 3
Stylophone Gen R-8
Buchla 158 Red Panel
E-350 Morphing Terrarium
Strymon Magneto

The building at the end of the video is the Geisel Library at the University of California, San Diego, near La Jolla. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geisel_...

00:00 Introduction
00:11 Start of CA 52 at CA 67 in Santee
02:22 The scenic drive through Mission Trails Regional Park
04:36 Cross more of San Diego's major freeways (including CA 163)
07:19 Hitting a bit of traffic approaching I-5
08:13 CA 52 ends and La Jolla Parkway begins


Store: https://shop.catsynth.com
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth
Patreon: / catsynth

Stylophone Gen R-8 follow-up: drive, keyboard tracking, and more!

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present a follow-up to last week's review and tutorial for the #Stylophone Gen R-8, featuring some viewer suggestions and a few other tips and tricks. We compare the filter (highpass, lowpass, and notch) with drive on and off, use keyboard CV to track filter cutoff, and use Osc 2 output CV to modulate other parameters.

If you haven't already seen our full tutorial, we recommend checking that out as well: • Stylophone Gen R-8: the largest, rarest, a... [posted here]

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Oscillator callibration
01:04 Compare oscillators with and without drive
04:00 Compare filter with and without drive (lowpass, highpass, notch)
05:50 Use sequencer/keyboard CV to track filter cutoff (keyboard tracking)
09:04 Use Oscillator 2 square CV out to modulate other parameters
13:02 Conclusion"

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