Happy 808 day!

video upload by Station 252

Featuring the Tiptop Audio RS808 rimshot module.

Soundfreak Modular 4U Buchla EMS Licensed by EMS

This one was spotted and sent in via Adam G.

via @soundfreak_modular

"Soundfreak expands the vocabulary of the 4U format through a high-quality modular translation of the VCS 3, officially licensed by EMS.

Saying this, will let you give a listen and a look to this preview of the prototypes and I’ll wait you at SuperBooth in Berlin from 12/14th of May, so you can try them !"

Boss dog gets the top pic. More below.

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PIF: Soviet Analog Toy Synthesizer (Serviced) w/ Original Box

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video upload by Vintage Soviet Gear

via this auction

"Produced in the USSR in 1980s was intended as children's toy (note the Dog picture) but quickly became a collector's item among electronic musicians and enthusiasts because of its massive analog warm sound.

Knobs: Volume / Lowpass Filter.
Buttons: Power / Vibrato / OSC 32' / OSC 16' / OSC 8'.
Number of octaves in a keyboard - 2 (24 Keys)
Adjustable effects – Vibrato

Condition/repairs:
Fully working (the capacitors have been changed)
Standard 9v DC boss style connection has been installed (centre negative)
Standard output (Jack 6.35) has been installed"

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Great Synth Mysteries Ep. 5: The RAREST SYNTH I Just Found Out About (mini)

video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie

Note it's Paula Maddox of course. Noir Et Blanc does mention it as the video progresses.

"So those of you who follow me KNOW I LOVE the 002, while rare, this details the reason why even the Modal 002 isn't the rarest in the 00 line. Anyways, I did this video more for me than anyone else, but I think I can do 'mini' mysteries more often."

You can find original Modulus 002 posts herehttps://www.matrixsynth.com/search?q=Modulus+002&by-date=true.

A simple DIY CV quantizer that you can make

video upload by Afrorack

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/afrorack
Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afror...

Schematic and Arduino code
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Hydrasynth Tips : PW-ASM Mutant

video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"This is one of the most powerful mutants in the hydrasynth but often misunderstood."

Also see The Hydrasynth's Defining Feature // Oscillator Mutants Explained

Restoring a Moog Minimoog

Restoring a Moog Minimoog: Unboxing video upload by Voices of Echo

This one is in via Voices of Echo.

"I finally received my Moog Minimoog Model D that I bought from a guy in New Iberia, LA. Over the next few months I'll be posting videos as I restore it back to 'like-new' condition."

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Noise Engineering May 2021 #5 | Live Modular Synth Jam

video upload by Noise Engineering

"More modular improv from earlier in the year.

Gear List:
Basimilus Iteritas Alter x3
Cursus Iteritas
Ruina Versio
Electus Versio
Manis Iteritas
Imitor Versio
Vox Digitalis x3
WMD MSCL
Mimetic Digitalis x2
Lapsus Os x3
Quantus Pax
Pura Ruina x2
Univer Inter (prototype) x2
Sono Abitus

Video recorded with OBS and a Scarlett 6i6
Basic audio mastering with Reaper"

Noise Engineering May 2021 #3 | Live Modular Synth Jam

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Some modular improv to serenade you towards the weekend.

Gear List:
Basimilus Iteritas Alter x3
Cursus Iteritas
Ruina Versio
Electus Versio
Manis Iteritas
Imitor Versio
Vox Digitalis x3
WMD MSCL
Mimetic Digitalis x2
Lapsus Os x3
Quantus Pax
Pura Ruina x2
Univer Inter (prototype) x2
Sono Abitus

Video recorded with OBS and a Scarlett 6i6
Basic audio mastering with Reaper"

Dreadbox Revisited

video upload by ProckGnosis

Update: New Nymph sighting at 6:08. Screenshot captured here.

"Was able to drop by and visit the new Dreadbox office and workshop on a recent trip down to Greece. Pay attention because Yiannis drops some subtle hints about products in the pipeline. And yes, some of them might not be monosynths.

Video timeline:
00:23 - Introduction (beer and band babble)
03:38 - Touring the new offices
13:19 - Touring the new workshop

Minus the drums, 96% of the sounds in the music in this video is the Dreadbox Nyx v2.

The last visit to Dreadbox was in 2018, and here's the link to that video:" [posted here]

Noise Engineering May 2021 #2 - Live Modular Synth Jam

video upload by Noise Engineering

"More modular improv from earlier in 2021.

Gear List:
Basimilus Iteritas Alter x3
Cursus Iteritas
Ruina Versio
Electus Versio
Manis Iteritas
Imitor Versio
Vox Digitalis x3
WMD MSCL
Mimetic Digitalis x2
Lapsus Os x3
Quantus Pax
Pura Ruina x2
Univer Inter (prorotype) x2
Sono Abitus

Video recorded with OBS and a Scarlett 6i6
Basic audio mastering with Reaper

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https://www.noiseengineering.us

Roland JUPITER-X vs JUPITER-Xm: FIGHT! Thoughts on the Two Synthesizers

video by Robert Saint John

"Can there be only one?
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As you may have seen in my recent video, I just purchased the full-size Roland JUPITER-X synthesizer, despite already having the JUPITER-Xm. Now that I've had a few days with it, I wanted to do a video review talking about my first impressions, why I made the decision to go ahead and get an X now, and how I feel it compares to my JUPITER-Xm. This is just commentary, no music, and it's not a tutorial. There's no "sound comparison" to do with these virtually identical synths. But there haven't been many opportunities for reviewers to talk about both of them. I thought it might help those who are on the fence about whether to buy one, which one to choose and, if you already have one of them, should you consider switching?"

Also see JUPITER-Xpert - Roland Jupiter-X & Jupiter-Xm Tutorials

Synth Trek • Lightbath

"Synths: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Lightbath. Its eternal mission: to explore strange new sounds; to seek out new noise and new joy; to boldly go where no synth has gone before!"

Playlist:

1. Synth Trek, Ep 1 • Treats First, Then Pets | Beginner FM Modular Synthesizer Tutorial

Synths: the final frontier. Captain Lightbath investigates the planet FM where the inhabitants are rumoured to have a complex spoken language 🖖

Episode 1
Treats First, Then Pets

00:00​ - Opening Theme
00:39​ - First Encounter
01:10​ - Tutorial
04:56​ - Moar Treats
05:48​ - End Credits

2. Synth Trek, Ep 2 • Barton's Recipe | Beginner FM Modular Synthesizer Tutorial

Synths: the final frontier. Captain Lightbath seeks the help of Chief Engineer, Lt. Cmdr Barton and his Buchla synthesizer to cook up tastier FM treats to impress the furry lifeform known as Børk 🖖

Episode 2
Barton's Recipe
Guest Starring @Todd Barton → https://toddbarton.com​

00:00​ - Opening Theme
00:39​ - Barton's Buchla
01:16​ - Buchla Tutorial
03:11​ - Eurorack Tutorial
05:23​ - Tastier Treats
06:20​ - End Credits

Club Lightbath 🌟 private Discord community, patch notes, and lessons through my Creative Mentorship program → https://patreon.com/lightbath​

Arturia & Noise Engineering Collaborate on New MicroFreak Firmware V3

MicroFreak - Firmware V3 | Performance by Tom Hall

"Experience MicroFreak’s wild new sonic capabilities first-hand with an immersive glitch-fuelled performance from renowned LA sound designer Tom Hall. For MicroFreak's latest firmware release, V3, we’ve teamed up with Eurorack visionaries Noise Engineering to push MicroFreak further into the digital realm with 3 powerful new oscillator modes."

Arturia x Noise Engineering | Collaborating on MicroFreak Firmware V3
Arturia

"Since its inception in 2019, it’s mad talents have grown exponentially. Numerous free firmware updates, new oscillator modes, fresh presets, and even a limited edition skin with 2020’s Vocoder Edition. This little hybrid maniac has become a living, breathing, ever-changing force of fluid creativity - and is showing no signs of slowing down now. For the latest firmware release, V3, we’ve teamed up with EuroRack visionaries @Noise Engineering to push MicroFreak further into the digital realm with 3 powerful new oscillator modes."

And the official press release:

"Arturia unleashes MicroFreak V3 firmware update, collaboration with Noise Engineering
MicroFreak's mad talents continue to evolve with every free update. Introducing MicroFreak Firmware V3, designed in collaboration with Noise Engineering to push MicroFreak’s sound further into the experimental digital realm. 3 razor-sharp new oscillator modes and a number of enhancements bring gritty digital character, workflow flexibility, and even more creative value to this wild hybrid synth.

3 Noise Engineering oscillator modes
Bass, SawX, Harm; 3 new algorithms that also feature in Noise Engineering’s flexible Virt Iter module, offering additive harmonic color, wavefolding, phase modulation, and more. Digital never sounded so dirty.

Unison mode
Up to 4-voice unison is now available for all oscillator types, with unison spread of up to 12 semitones that can also be used as a modulation destination. Make your basses bigger and your melodies more massive than ever.

More factory presets and slots
The number of preset slots has increased from 256 to 384, giving you more legroom to make MicroFreak your own - this even includes 96 more factory presets for more musical madness straight out the box.

Saving and loading presets
Enhancements to preset functionality makes MicroFreak easier and more intuitive than ever, including loading the last saved preset upon restart, and always retaining Chord Mode’s most recent chord within your saved preset."

Additional details and demos at https://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/microfreak/update

And some pics grabbed from the site:

Formanta Polivoks. Mad Soviet Synthesizer (MIDI modded)

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via this auction

"A legendary Polivoks in near mint condition. It truly is a star among soviet synthesizers. This unit has just been serviced and tuned. Apart from MIDI it hasn't been modified in any way."

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Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver PE Synthesizer SN 01089

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via this auction, also on Reverb

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THE NEW PROPHET 5 REISSUE - JULIAN "J3PO" POLLACK DEMO

J3PO

"Well, it's finally here, people! Sequential has reissued the iconic, legendary, beloved and incredible Prophet 5 synthesizer. This is truly an incredible moment in synthesizer history. I am so humbled and honored to have been asked to be part of the team to sound design and create new factory presets for this instrument.

In this video, you will hear a bunch of sounds I created for the Prophet 5. Some are included factory, while others will appear in a sound bank I will release in due time.

It is important to note that the Prophet 5 reissue, like the original, does NOT contain any onboard effects. In this video, I used combinations of chorus, delay, and reverb and other FX to create the best ambience for the recording. I used the Strymon trifecta: Mobius (modulation), Timeline (delay), and Big Sky (reverb). Some folks may ask, "don't you miss having onboard FX?" The answer: not at all. Like all of the great vintage synthesizers, all the weight and effort was put into the synthesizer components. To me, it's almost better to have your signal processing separate. Then you have the best of both worlds.

The Prophet 5 reissue (or “Rev 4”) has been built to the same specs as the original, with a few subtle additions for stability, patch memory, and extended features. For all intents and purposes, this IS the original Prophet 5, but built in 2020. I can tell you, it is a gorgeous instrument. The way it sounds, the way it feels, the way it looks, the nostalgia…everything!

Not only is the Prophet 5 being reissued, but also a 10 voice version is being reissued: the Prophet 10! Yes…a 10 voice version!

Some of you will notice that there is no "Prophet 5" placard right above the righthand part of the keyboard. This is because this was a beta unit. I assure you that all production units will have the iconic "Prophet 5" logo where the indentation on the wood is.

Visit www.sequential.com for more information on how to place your order for the Prophet 5 or Prophet 10.

Special cameo by Poppy Pollack at the end of the video, for those who make it to the end. ;)"

Writing a song using only the Basimilus Iteritas Alter!

Sarah Longfield

"Hey guys! This was a really fun challenge, I hope you enjoy! Noise Engineering makes some incredible modules :D"

And another:

HOW I WRITE MUSIC

Sarah Longfield

"This video was really hard to make! Making music is meditative for me, so remembering that I had cameras running/shots to set up really halted the creative flow haha BUT i'm happy I did it! I tried to achieve a broad representation of my workflow for time sake"

Roland 100M power supply

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via this auction

"power supply for roland 100m modules , you can connect op to 8 modules , make your own rack design using this supply"

Note the listing is for the bottom power supply. The Model 112 SN 102198 is not mentioned. It was actually part of the system previously featured here.

Cool dog. :)

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Chill Funk Jam on the Novation Circuit

Gabe Miller Music

"A chill funk jam on the Novation Circuit / a semi-cover of "Slide" by Calvin Harris. Made with the Vapor Dream pack by Yves Big City."