Frap Tools Magnolia: From Eurorack to a Polyphonic Analog Synth

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"At Superbooth 2026 I talked with Gattobus, who was involved in the development of Magnolia, about the idea behind this unusual instrument and what makes it different from a traditional analog polysynth.

Magnolia combines elements of classic analog synthesizers with ideas coming from the modular and West Coast synthesis worlds - including complex oscillators, wavefolding and through-zero FM.

We also talk about its fully analog VCOs, discrete circuits designed by Frap Tools, polyphonic aftertouch keyboard, its distinctly Italian design and why, despite its experimental architecture, Gattobus considers it an extremely playable and musical instrument."

Chapters
00:00 What is Frap Tools Magnolia?
00:35 Demo #1
01:08 Inside Magnolia: discrete analog circuits
02:02 Polyphonic aftertouch and the Fatar keyboard
02:23 Italian design - like a Lamborghini?
02:39 West Coast synthesis, wavefolding and through-zero FM
03:25 Demo #2
04:39 Gattobus' role in developing Magnolia 05:10 The story behind Frap Tools
05:45 Demo #3

Schmidt Synthersisers Interview Superbooth 26.

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"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Schmidt Synthersisers Interview Superbooth 26 with Axel who also gives us some new product news.

Schmidt Synth Specs
eight-voice polyphonic, true analog synthesizer with digital control and preset memories
discrete sound generation circuitry (no integrated oscillator / filter circuits on one single chip)

You want Schmidt to sound like an entire orchestra? Have a go at Schmidt's eight-part multimode. Simply select the desired preset sound, voice allocation, keyboard mapping, MIDI channel, controller-assignment, tuning, volume, panning, and output routing for each multimode part in an easy-to-survey LCD screen. Enjoy sounds as complex and dynamic as you never would have expected from one single instrument.

separate audio outputs for each voice, plus summing outputs and headphone out
1,028 single sound presets
256 multi sound presets
61 keys, semi-weighted, with velocity and aftertouch

sophisticated glide/portamento capabilities
several realtime modifiers fully programmable per preset (modwheel, stick controller, keyboard-aftertouch, four foot switches, four expression pedals)
complete MIDI implementation, MIDI via USB port and DIN sockets
all sound programming functions with dedicated frontpanel controls and switches
precise information on parameter names and current values via large LC-display
multi-color LEDs
control panel with adjustable angle
internal universal power supply
flightcase included"

Polyvera Synth - Born from a Love of '80s Sounds | Superbooth 2026

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"At Superbooth 2026, I talked with Stefano from SuonoBuono about Polyvera - a synthesizer that took around four years to develop and was born from a simple idea: building the instrument he couldn't find on the market.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:14 Suono Buono = Sounds Good
00:47 How long did it take you to produce the Polyvera synth?
02:02 Who is Polyvera for and what gap does it try to fill on the market?
03:09 What makes Polyvera stand out?
03:51 Stefano’s role in the company
04:05 Where is it produced?
04:23 The plans for the future
04:48 Recent new features

Polyvera combines the character of early digital instruments - samples, wavetables, aliasing and that unmistakable '80s digital texture - with analog filters designed to have real personality.

We talk about the story behind SuonoBuono, Stefano's inspirations from PPG and early Akai, and Roland samplers, why he deliberately didn't follow current synth market trends, and what makes Polyvera different.

Stefano also talks about the latest developments, including a new hybrid analog/digital wavefolder, new sounds and modulation possibilities that can create some seriously strange recursive feedback.

Designed and produced in Stockholm, Sweden.

Filmed at Superbooth 2026.

#Superbooth2026 #Polyvera #SuonoBuono #Synthesizer #Synth"

Supercritical Synthesizers Interview Superbooth 2026

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"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Supercritical Synthesizers Interview Superbooth 2026

Redshift 6 is a true sonic powerhouse. With 16 analog oscillators per voice and a 4-pole analog multimode filter featuring drive and character controls, it effortlessly delivers everything from super saw stabs to lush pads and from unison basses to vintage poly synth sounds. The Redshift 6’s 4 envelopes and 4 LFOs, combined with complex yet easy-to-assign modulation possibilities and the 32-slot mod matrix, offer endless possibilities for sound design.

Each of the Redshift 6’s six voices features a Demon Core Oscillator, capable of generating up to 16 simultaneous analog oscillators per voice. These oscillators can be assigned in various ways, from lush polyphonic textures to a massive 96-oscillator unison.

To take full advantage of the 96 oscillators almost endless sonic possibilities, the Demon Core Oscillator has various Engines, giving users a range of powerful options to choose from. Whether it’s traditional twin oscillators, supersaw engines, flanging phase sync, or transistor organ modes, each Engine is designed to be intuitive, highly controllable, and fully modulatable.

The filter core is an analog 4-pole state variable filter that is digitally controlled to act like almost any classic vintage synthesizer filter and more. In addition to the oscillators and filters, Redshift 6 has all the features expected of a modern synth – plenty of modulators, flexible voice routing, multitimbrality, MPE, and DSP effects."

Politek University Turin Interview Superbooth 2026

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"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Politek University Turin Interview Superbooth 2026"

This appears to be the first post to feture Politek University Turin.

Venus Instruments presents VENO-ORBIT at Superbooth 2026

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"The Veno-Orbit is a dual channel, polyphonic, experimental sampler designed for live recording and manipulation of audio and CV. With an immediate user interface with no menus, 1 knob per function, and intuitive LED feedback, the module is both quick and flexible, allowing for maximum creativity."

You can find additional VENO-ORBIT posts here.

Janko Isomorphic keyboards Interview Superbooth 2026

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"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Janko Isomorphic keyboards Interview Superbooth 2026"

Melbourne Instruments Interview Superbooth 2026

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"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Melbourne Instruments Interview Superbooth 2026"

https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/

Tech Talk | 10 Years of Montage with Kier Darby & John Melas

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"Join Yamaha's Nate Tschetter and Hans-Peter Henkel for a special Tech Talk celebrating 10 years of Yamaha Montage.

They're joined by Kier Darby, creator of the KDX Montage Editor, and John Melas, developer of the renowned Yamaha editor and librarian software, for a conversation about the evolution of Montage over the past decade.

Together they discuss the development of the Montage platform, Motion Control, FM-X, AN-X, Polyphonic Aftertouch, MIDI 2.0, favourite features, live performance, sound design, and the software tools that help Montage users get even more from their instruments.

Whether you've been using Montage since its launch or you've recently discovered Montage M, this Tech Talk offers insights and perspectives from people who know the platform inside and out.

What has been your favourite Yamaha Montage feature over the past 10 years? Let us know in the comments."

Vermona drumDING Workshop at SchneidersLaden

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"On March 26th we had Vermona in the showroom for a deep dive into one of the standout instruments of SUPERBOOTH25: drumDING.

Blending analog drum synthesis with sampling and sequencing, drumDING opens up a fluid, hands-on workflow where sounds can be created, captured, and reshaped on the fly. With features like parameter locks, polymetrics and performative controls, it’s built for spontaneous groove building and evolving rhythmic structures.

In this workshop, Thomas walks you through the concept, demonstrates the workflow, and shows how quickly ideas can turn into fully formed patterns."

You can find additional posts featuring the drumDING here.

Dina Pearlman Interview at Superbooth 2026

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https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

"As many of you know, at Superbooth 2026 we had the incredible opportunity to meet Dina Pearlman—daughter of Alan R. Pearlman and founder of the ARP Foundation.

We took this special occasion to ask her a few questions about ARP, the foundation, and the legacy of these legendary instruments. Dina is an amazing human being and was so warm and welcoming to us. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did!

Notes:
Audio note: Please excuse the background noise inside the tent!
Image note: The photo shown at 2:35 is for representative purposes only and does not depict the actual board of the foundation."

SUPERBOOTH 27 Set for May 6 - 8, 2027 at FEZ Berlin

Press release follows:

Berlin, the 21st of July 2026

The SUPERBOOTH BERLIN — the world’s biggest trade fair and festival for electronic musical instruments — is excited to announce the date for next year’s SUPERBOOTH27 along with a look back at this year’s SB26, featuring this year’s visitor numbers and more.

SUPERBOOTH27 DATE
The SB27 will be happening from the 6th to the 8th of May 2027 at the FEZ Berlin.

More information about the start of ticket pre-order sales and other details related to next year’s SuperBooth will follow later in the year.

SB26: NUMBERS & STATS

The SUPERBOOTH saw a total of 9600 visitors (excluding staff and exhibitors) at the FEZ across all three days of the event.

The total number of brands and manufacturers exhibiting their newest developments was 320, with those exhibitors coming from 35 different countries across the globe.

The SB26’s stages featured performances from over 50 international artists, with an outstanding closing b2b performance from Tunegirl and Colin Benders.

Covering the event were over 230 members of the press, including dozens of well-known YouTubers and content creators.

SB26: HIGHLIGHTS & ADDITIONS
Overall, the SB26 was another successful edition of the SuperBooth, with all involved parties coming together to channel the event’s unique mix of tradeshow passion and relaxed festival vibes across the exhibition areas, concerts and sold-out workshops.

A very positively received new addition this year were two headphone-only areas in half of area W and two tents in outside area Z.

The new FLINTA* area for female, non-binary, transgender and gender-diverse people was received very well by those attending it.

There was a new talks stage in the Bungalowdorf area, the Stromkult stage that featured live conversations with artists like Polygonia and Anna Z and brands like Verbos and Doepfer.

At the Strandbühne stage, there was a new product presentation format with Korg Berlin and Schwarzmann (Henrik Schwarz and Frank Wiedemann).

There were also new installation projects, including installations in the circus tent and foyer entry area. There are already plans for more installations next year.

For more information, please visit www.Superbooth.com

See the SUPERBOOTH label below for coverage of previous events.

Shear Electronics RELIC bi-timbral 8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer inspired by Oberheim OB-X

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"The Relic by Shear Electronics is an ambitious, discrete analog polyphonic synthesizer that serves as a highly authentic tribute to the classic 1970s Oberheim OB-X. Developed over nearly a decade by Jacob Brashears, it boasts fully independent voice core processors and a deeply detailed analog signal path.

Architecture: 8-voice bi-timbral analog synthesizer.
Voice Cores: Features 8 fully independent voice processors, allowing each voice to be completely autonomous.
Oscillators & Filters: Each voice includes two SEM-topology oscillators and a continuously morphable state-variable filter.
Envelopes & Modulation: Includes 4 DAHDSR envelopes and 4 LFOs, utilizing digitally simulated classic envelope profiles."

Why Does This Synth Have Only One Oscillator? | Superbooth 2026

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https://www.gsmusic.com/synth-store

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Matt Johnson performing on Bree6
01:20 Bree6 - is one oscillator enough?
04:50 e7 presentation - the flagship synth
10:47 From hobby to family business
12:03 The only polysynths from Lating America
12:24 Finding a gap in the market
13:02 From idea to first customer
14:11 Argentina gave us Lionel Messi & GS Music

"GS Music is one of the most interesting boutique synthesizer companies I discovered at Superbooth 2026.

I spoke with Guido Salaya, the founder and lead engineer of GS Music, about how a small family business from Argentina grew into a company designing and manufacturing analog polyphonic synthesizers.

Their main instruments include the 7-voice GS Music e7 and the 6-voice Bree6, available as a desktop and keyboard version. At Superbooth 2026, GS Music also showed the new Bree6 Four Octave Edition - a 49-key, 4-octave version of their analog polysynth.

Featuring fantastic performance of ‪@MattJohnsonskeyspace‬ to show capabilities of Bree6.

In this interview we discuss:
why he built a synth with only one oscillator,
the philosophy behind keeping instruments simple,
how GS Music started as a hobby,
why they chose to build analog polyphonic synthesizers,
how product ideas become finished synthesizers,
the challenges of manufacturing hardware in Argentina,
what makes GS Music different from larger synth manufacturers.

If you enjoy boutique synthesizers and hearing the stories behind the people who build them, I think you’ll enjoy this conversation."

Modal Electronics Superbooth 26

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"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Modal Electronics Superbooth 26 interview with Barry featuring the new element one."

Superbooth 2026 - Dada Machines - EveryDiv

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"At Superbooth 2026, we stumbled upon Nicolas Bougaïeff demonstrating a new module created in collaboration with Dada Machines and Jelle Akkermann. The module is called EveryDiv (short for 'Every Division and Duration'). It brings polytemporal clock generation to the Eurorack format by calculating and generating additional clocks derived from a main clock, paving the way for complex yet quantized polyrhythmic operations."

via Dada Machines

Every Division and Duration is a polytemporal instrument in 12HP Eurorack format.

Play with six different, musically connected tempi.

Create tuplets in realtime via grid MIDI controller.

Time itself as an expressive musical parameter.

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Sonicstate Superbooth Berlin 2026 Videos

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Massive Superbooth playlist by Sonicstate. You can use the player controls once started to skip around.

Erica Synths Steampipe at Superbooth 2026

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"No talking, just tweaking the steam and pipe physical modelling parameters, jamming and droning, in Erica Synths red room, at Superbooth 2026.

00:00 - Bang the pipe 1
02:01 - ... into drone 1
02:52 - ... into drone 2
07:06 - Ethereal
08:46 - Call to arms
10:43 - Bang the pipe 2
13:19 - Smoke the pipe
14:57 - Bagpipes?
16:18 - Bang the pipe 3 and end"

Implexus at Superbooth 2026

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"That wave folder crisp sound.... There are no sequencers here, only LFOs working on a stale note...."

Sequentix Cirklon 2 indepth interview and demo Superbooth 26

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"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Sequentix Cirklon 2 in depth interview and demo with Colin.

Plus Colin shows us his brand new project and some of his vintage projects from the past.

Cirklon 2 is the latest version of our multi-track hardware sequencer. With the same MIDI, CV and USB device connectivity as its predecessor, it adds USB host support, a full-colour TFT display, 4 x data memory and a major CPU performance boost.

Cirklon 2 is designed to be the beating heart of your hardware MIDI, analogue or hybrid set up - whether in the studio or on the road.

With rock solid timing, intuitive workflow and superb build quality, Cirklon 2 is designed, manufactured and tested in Berlin to exacting standards.

The user-interface is based around:

480x128 pixel full-colour TFT touch-screen.
19 rotary encoders with push-switches.
2 assignable knobs.
35 high-quality Cherry keys with integrated LEDs.
A further 35 tri-colour status LEDs.
Basic model has 5 fully independent MIDI in and out ports.
USB host and device ports
CVIO option adds 16 CV and 8 gate outputs.
Movable rear panel allows desktop or rackmount use

website https://www.sequentix.com/"