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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Hans Zimmer Next Level Giorgio III Monumental 5U Modular System

Hans Zimmer 2025 - Batman Dark Knight - Opening - Cologne / Köln - Next Level Live

video upload by C3|Nik

Pics and details below. First the video description:

"Some thoughts regarding the "Hans Zimmer - The Next Level" concert:

Amazing! Amazing! AMAZING!

I went to all shows of Hans Zimmer, some I've seen even multiple times. The sound quality of "Next Level" blew them all out of the water. It was louder, it was more intense, really top notch sound engineering. That part at 5:50 in the video was extremely intense, I have never experienced that kind of bass before. I sat close to the front, there was a line of subwoofers right in front of me, I would not be surprised if that part causes some anxiety for people, that's how intense it was.

Some pieces were re-arranged which was an interesting touch, it added a nice new dimension to it.

I can recommend it. It is expensive but a one-of-a-kind experience in my opinion."

Update: SynTesla video below added.

GIORGIO III, Hans Zimmer's monumental synthesiser manufactured by SynTesla

video upload by SynTesla

"SynTesla is the manufacturer of the gigantic GIORGIO III modular synthesiser commissioned by Hans Zimmer for his world tour 'Hans Zimmer Live The Next Level'. Discover the unboxing and assembly of this fabulous instrument."



This one is in via John L Rice.

via pidjyman on Mod Wiggler:

"The Giorgio III is a monumental 5U Modular synthesiser created by SynTesla (Pierre-Jean Tardiveau, aka pidjyman on MW) for composer Hans Zimmer for his world tour.

This synthesizer is undoubtedly the largest modular synth in the world, consisting of 12 cabinets measuring 5 x 5U + 1 x 3U in height. Only 10 cabinets are installed on stage, with two others serving as back-up behind the scenes.

This monster represents 10 months of hard work in total. 23 types of modules were designed and produced in large numbers. To give you an example, the synth is composed of 3 separate units of 4 voices each, for a total of 12 voices, with 2 VCOs, 2 DCOS, 2 filters, 6 DADSRs, 6 VCAs, 1 resonator, 4 LFOs, buffered multis, logic, attenuators, attenuverter, mixers, wavefolders, gate delays, summing mixers, etc. etc...

The modules were manufactured in France by Syntesla and designed by Yusynth and SynTesla. They were assembled in Los Angeles at Hans Zimmer's studios and then shipped to Germany for final assembly on the tour stage.

When the synth arrived in Oberhausen, Hans Zimmer had never seen it before (he was rehearsing in London while it was being assembled in LA), and I can promise you that his smile in the photo is not fake (neither is mine).

The electrical part of the cabinets was also designed and built by SynTesla. It includes an oversized power supply with a capacity of 10 amps, an active filter that provides perfectly stable and clean voltage, and a power distribution board in SynTesla and DotCom format, as well as an integrated voltmeter and ammeter. The whole system has several levels of safety.

This made it possible to connect each cabinet to a solid-state relay socket controlled by DMX from the lighting console. The robustness of the device allows the whole or part of the system to be switched on and off in sequence, depending on the pieces being played on stage."

Thursday, October 24, 2024

SYNTESLA SDLF-1 DISTORTION MODE DEMO


video upload by SynTesla

"In distortion mode, the SynTesla SDLF-1 filter produces a real explosion of harmonics on resonance. The internal distortion is inspired by the best effects pedals and delivers a highly musical result. A simple square wave through the filter is proof of this."

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

SYNTESLA SDLF-1 Resonance Demo.


video upload by SynTesla

"The SynTesla SDLF-1 Filter offers a resonance rich in harmonics for a very musical rendering. For this short demo, the output mode is set to 'clean' and the resonance to 90%. All you need is a simple square wave to start traveling."

Also see SynTesla DLF-V1 Eurorack VCF Filter review

Sunday, June 09, 2024

SynTesla DLF-V1 Eurorack VCF Filter review


video upload by SynTesla

"The SynTesla DLF-V1 is a Eurorack voltage controlled filter with a differential dial (2.5 needle to knob ratio) and lots more, offsets are accessible from the front panel, resonance has 2 modes (Q Limit 1 and 2), a safe mode and a normal mode where the resonance can go into auto-oscillation, as well as a feedback control to destroy everything. The topology is a Salen key, 12db/O with a diode ladder. It has 3 modes, low-pass, high-pass and band-pass. It offers a wide range of filtering, from the most subtle to the most devastating.

It will be on sale on the SynTesla website from October 2024. (The SynTesla website is still under construction).

00:00 Intro
00:10 Presentation
00:22 Specs
00:33 Controls
01:24 Sound test Low-Pass
01:35 Resonance
02:46 Feedback
03:35 Band-Pass
04:23 Q-Limits"

Friday, April 19, 2024

SynTesla MOD-L1 Eurorack to Line Level Convertor with Spectrum Visualizer


video upload by SynTesla

Update: video is back for those that missed it.

"An audio spectrum analyser displays the frequency and level of the outgoing signal. The OLED screen offers very fine resolution and good detail rendition.

The small size of the screen is compensated for by a beautifully crafted optical magnifier, which gives this module a distinct appearance and an incredible look.

The audio spectrum analyser offers 10 different viewing programs selectable via a front-panel button.

- 4 output levels: Direct, -5dB, -10dB, -15dB
- 10 display programmes
- 6.35 jack output
- High-quality optical element
- Oled screen
- Requires 5V supply from powerbus

Availability : second half of 2024 through SynTesla.com

00:00. Presentation
00:28. Connecting
00:40. Attenuation Pad Selector.
01:07. Spectrum Visualizer."

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Frontiers 1HP light Module for Eurorack


video upload by Pj Tardiveau

"Frontiers by SynTesla is a 1hp (5.08mm) wide module equipped with a specially developed lighting system that provides a bright light without being blinding and totally uniform throughout the height of the module.

Frontiers can be used to fill a gap in your eurorack system, to delimit your installation into different visible zones or simply because it makes your eurorack case even more beautiful.

Frontiers is available in 7 vibrant colours: red, blue, green, orange, pink, ice blue and yellow (warm white).

Each module is supplied with a 50cm (20″) long cable.

- 1HP wide (5.08mm)
- Uniform lighting
- Aluminium and PMMA
- Vivid colors
- Requires the power plug available in the basic kit or the Frontiers Control module
- Compatible with the “Frontiers Control” module for modulation via CV signals
- Compatible with the “Frontiers Dimmer” module for a manual control over brightness.
- Include : 50 cm long cable (19.6″)

00:00. Description
00:47. Product demo
01:10. CV control
02:09. Avalability"

Monday, April 10, 2023

SynTesla IX Custom synthesizer - DIY synthesizer


video upload by Pj Tardiveau

"My home made synthesizer dedicated to pads ans strings.. check it out!"

See the SynTesla label below for more.

Saturday, March 12, 2022

SynTesla VII "Red Episcopate"


SynTesla VII "Red Episcopate" sound only video upload by Pj Tardiveau

"The SynTesla VII 'Red Episcopate' is a cutsom made polyphonic synthesizer for the Polish band BWPP. It is based on the 'Logue' serie ARM architecture by Korg."



Pics via @pierre_tardiveau

You might recall previous incarnations of the SynTesla from previous posts here.

Note the Rage and Anger knobs pictured further below.

Monday, April 05, 2021

olivier grall's grallophone & SynTesla Synths


video by Grall Olivier

You might remember the SynTesla II here. "first demo of my one of a kind synth the GrallOphonE

conception Pierre Jean Tardiveau and Olivier Grall .

realisation Pierre Jean Tardiveau

no talk"



And some pics of various models via Pierre Jean Tardiveau's Insgagram. Very steampunk in design. See the pics for features. It appears Olivier Grall is playing the SynTesla IV above.

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