Ferry Island Modular x Synavernissa 2026

video upload by Ferry Island Modular

"Synavernissa 2026 was a great time. Thank you to everyone who came out to chat with us and check out Four Seas — a wonderful debut in home waters. 🌊

Thanks to our dear friend Jesse @yesseinen for his amazing set, to Susanna @nasuvil for bringing her Theremin and running it into Four Seas (more on this soon! 🤩), and big thanks to Lari @raccoon.kuittinen for putting it all together. ❤️

See you next time!

#eurorack #synthesizer #modularsynthesizer #ferryislandmodular #fourseas #synavernissa #helsinki"

Buchla & Friends & Friends

video upload by Robots Are Red and Mega Modular Corp.

"2026 Buchla n Friends & Friends.

Brought to you by Mega Modular Corp."

Boston Modular and Synth 10 Year Anniversary Event & Showcase

via Sam Holland:

"Sam Holland from Boston Modular and Synth here. We are a Meetup group and performance event series based in the Boston area, with around 900 members in our Meetup group. We have been around for a bit over 10 years, and regularly meet at Synthcube in Waltham, MA. Artists that have been active at our events include Bill T Miller, Bob Familiar, Noizcode, Switch Angel, and many others. We are a sister organization to New England Synthfest.

We are hoping to do a post celebrating our 10 year anniversary! We have an event at Synthcube on March 21st - it will be an 8-act showcase, including TotoRobyn, Noizcode, EmeraldArcana, Metal Tiger, Bill T Miller, and others. We also have a compilation thats out for pre-order: https://bostonmodular.bandcamp.com/album/boston-modular-and-synth-10-year-anniversary-showcase. 25 recordings from Boston Modular events in the past 10 years by 25 artists."

"Electronic musicians, synthesists, modular enthusiasts, drum machine savants, chiptune creators, drum machine freaks, noise mavens, visualists, and all around nice people. We live primarily in the greater Boston area, but folks are known to drive in from all over the Northeast. Our basic practice is a monthly Meetup group where anyone is welcome to play a 5 minute live performance using any type of electronic instrument (including acoustic instruments with electronic treatments). As of 2026 our regular home was Synthcube in Waltham, MA. Boston Modular and Synth also runs performance showcases a couple of times a year with longer, more organized sets.

Boston Modular and Synth first met on October 12, 2015 in West Roxbury, MA under the organizing force of Paul Geffen. The current primary organizer is Sam Holland, aka Metal Tiger.

To learn more about the organization, please go to bostonmodular.org.

Album credits:

All tracks recorded by the performers at a Boston Modular and Synth event
Compilation organized by Sam Holland
Mastering for all tracks done by Bob Familiar.
Album art by Koala Steamboat (not sure how you want to bill yourself here).

Special thanks to: Bob and Kristina for their amazing work, Eric Crawley and Kent for their longstanding work that laid the foundation for the scene and run our sister organization New England Synthfest, the Watertown Public Library for hosting us for years in their makerspace and library meeting room, everyone who submitted a track, Irwin and Max for helping so consistently at events, Mike, Jeff, and Chris at Synthcube for giving us such an amazing home base, Deftly-D for organizing the visual bill for the release party, and an extra special thanks to Paul Geffen for the work he put in getting this group started. We wouldn't be where we are today without you."

Berklee & Friends to Honor Alan R Pearlman in Concert

via the Alan R Pearlman Foundation

April 9, 2026 • Save the Date!

Berklee & Friends Honor Alan R Pearlman in Concert

Join a host of Berklee faculty and faculty emeritus, students and friends showcasing their work featuring ARP Synthesizers! Schedule and list of artists coming shortly.

Where: Berklee College of Music, David Friend Recital Hall

When: April 9, 2026 • 7:00

Cost: Free!

Synth East 2026 Highlights & Performances

video upload by Molten Music Technology

Playlist:

1. Synth East 2025 Highlights

As the dust and electrons settle on another Synth East it's good to spend a little time reliving those moments of synthesizer loveliness. Here are your Synth East 2026 highlights.

2. Synth East 2025 Norwich Synth Club Performances

Two performances from members of the Norwich Synth Club. The first group are called A Vector in Hilbert Space and the second group are called D A C 3.

For more information about the club go here: / norwichsynth [Facebook]

3. Synth East 2025 All-Star Patch-Off

Draw two modular artists out of a hat and persuade them to improvise live on stage - that is the Patch-Off and these are your stars:
Paulee Bow - / @magicalsynthadventure3216
Finlay Shakespeare - https://finlayshakespeare.bandcamp.com/
Nicki from Dots - https://www.iamseeingdots.co.uk/
Gaz Williams - / gazwilliams
Steve Davis - https://theutopiastrong.bandcamp.com/
Robin Vincent - https://moltenmusictechnology.com/
Visuals by Sloon - / sloon_visuals

4. Synth East 2025 Magical Molten Modular Synth Adventure

Saturday night performance by Paulee Bow and Robin Vincent posing as the Magical Molten Modular Synth Adventure.

Paulee Bow - / @magicalsynthadventure3216 Robin Vincent - https://moltenmusictechnology.com/
Visuals by Sloon - / sloon_visuals

And one from Robin Rimbaud-Scanner's channel:

Live at Synth East Norwich (21 Feb 2026)

video upload by Robin Rimbaud-Scanner

"A selection of the opening sequence of music I performed at Synth East in Norwich recently, supporting my old sonic pals Cabaret Voltaire."

Molten Music Monthly February 2026 - Synth East Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"A compact show for you this month but still full of exciting happenings and quirky bits of gear. I'll have a full report on Synth East next week all being well and do come along to the Live Stream on Sunday night at 8pm."

Index - 0:00
Intro - 0:12
Synth East - 0:31
Look Mum No Computer Eurovision 2026 - 5:55
FlatSix Modular Shroud of Turing - 9:35
Musical Beings Tembo - 11:10
GRM Tools Atelier - 14:29
Eventide Music Mouse - 16:35
NOMN FOAM - 18:12
Gooey Audio Next - 20:03
Safari Audio Superkeys Cubby - 21:!5
Cherry Audio SH-MAX - 22:28
Waldorf Protein - 24:13
Infinite Digits Ezeptocore - 25:32
Otter Mods - 26:50
Tembra Modules - 28:49
York Modular - 30:24
Sonic RetroCast - 33:15
Synth South West - 35:03
Synth Picnic - 37:46
Coming up - 39:53

Soundmit moves to Cremona @ CremonaMusica October 2–4, 2026 — Cremona, Italy

via Soundmit

"We are excited to announce an important update for the upcoming Soundmit.

For the first time, the event is moving from Turin to Cremona and will take place inside CremonaMusica, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs dedicated to musical instruments.

📍 Cremona, Italy
📅 October 2–4
🌍 20,000+ international visitors
🏢 400 exhibitors from 35 countries

CremonaMusica in Numbers: https://cremonamusica.com/faf/

This edition marks a historic moment: it is the first official opening of Cremona towards music technology and electronic innovation.

Within CremonaMusica, Soundmit will host a dedicated area focused on:
Synthesizers
Modular synths
Pro audio
Studio gear
App & Software
Music Production
DJ gear
Boutique instruments
Innovative instruments and emerging technologies

⚠️ As this is the first integration of music technology within CremonaMusica, exhibition spaces are limited. For booking and information: info@soundmit.com"

The London Synth & Pedal Expo Returns to Hackney Wick

video upload by Delicious Audio



"The London Synth & Pedal Expo Returns to Hackney Wick
A Celebratory Gear Showcase for the Community of Music Makers and Sound Explorers

LONDON, UK — Delicious Audio Events, in collaboration with KMR Audio and guitarguitar, proudly unveil the London Synth & Pedal Expo 2026, a weekend-long gathering dedicated to synthesizers, stompboxes, modular systems, and all electric and electronic creative sonic devices.

Taking place March 21–22, 2026, at Number 90, 90–94 Wallis Rd, London E9 5LN, this event invites musicians, producers, and gear aficionados to touch, try, and talk about the latest innovations in sound technology.

What Is the London Synth & Pedal Expo?
More than a typical trade show, the Expo is a gear party where the London community of musicians and tone chasers can explore an expansive, strictly-in-the-headphones playground of synths and pedals. Hosted in a 5,000 sq ft canal-side venue in Hackney marshes, the event blends hands-on demo rooms with a heated terrace featuring workshops, talks, and performances.

Dates + Hours

Saturday, March 21: 12:00–18:00

Sunday, March 22: 10:30–17:00

Tickets
Affordable ticketing tiers starting at £5 + fees, with free entry for attendees under 18.

Why Attend?

Try a massive selection of synths and pedals, all playable with headphones.
Save big with 10–30% off most gear on display.
Dive into DIY soldering workshops and creative talks on the terrace.
Discover new sounds and technologies directly from builders and brands.
Take home gear through giveaways, discounts, and promotions.

Confirmed Participants
The Expo brings together an exciting lineup of exhibitors spanning partner stores like guitarguitar and KMR Audio, top synth and pedal brands including Arturia, Elektron, Erica Synths, BOSS, Chase Bliss Audio, Walrus Audio, Eventide, Source Audio, and many more.

Community + Culture
Hosted by organisers rooted in the global Synth & Pedal Expo family—with events from Brooklyn to Montreal—the London edition continues a tradition of fostering hands-on interaction and creative collaboration within the musical instrument community.

Media + Partnerships
Supported by media outlets such as Syntopia, MATRIXSYNTH, and SonicState, the Expo is poised to be a highlight of the 2026 gear calendar.

Contact
For press inquiries, interviews, or exhibitor information:
Paolo De Gregorio — paolo.dg@thedelimag.com"

Synth East 2026 Final Update

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Synth East is this weekend! Saturday is all sold out, both the daytime Expo and the evening Gig. If you have spare tickets, please get in touch as I have a list of people who would love to buy them off you!

Still room on Friday:
https://norwichartscentre.co.uk/event...

And a couple of seats left in our DIY workshop on Sunday:
https://norwichartscentre.co.uk/event..."

SynthFest France 2026 Set for April 17 - 19

"SynthFest France is expanding!

Great news for SynthFest France 2026! Dear synth enthusiasts, we are thrilled to announce that SynthFest France 2026 is moving to a larger and even more suitable venue. SynthFest France 2026 will take place on April 17, 18, and 19, 2026, at the Centre de Congrès de la Fleuriaye in Carquefou.

Why the change? The Théâtre de l’Odyssée, which has hosted us since 2023, is a venue we love, but our festival is growing thanks to you. With record attendances in 2024 and 2025, we need a more spacious venue to ensure your comfort and that of our exhibitors. No more temporary structures: the new venue offers modern spaces, a capacity of up to 1,500 people, an 800-seat auditorium, modular spaces, easy access, and improved public transport connections, just 20 minutes from the center of Nantes.

Why Carquefou? The Fleuriaye Convention Center, currently undergoing renovations to meet High Environmental Quality standards, will be ready to welcome us with state-of-the-art technical facilities, catering areas, meeting rooms, and an optimal setting for everyone. This new phase marks a step up for SynthFest, and it's all thanks to your loyalty and passion.

See you in April 2026 for an even bigger and better festival!"

Juju - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)

video upload by Modular Commune

You can find All performances here in a growing playist for the event.

"13-16/11/2025
Gearing Space in 798 Art District, Beijing, China
Modular synthesizer live performance

Photographer: 包子
Camera operator: Tabriss, 千两道化,翰海, 孙太阳, Moy
Recording/Mastering: Ocicat
Video edit: @tamiX-tamiX

About Juju:
I am a child of the Jarre’s Oxygen generation who grew up to the sound of the French Touch. I defines myself as a sound artisan in perpetual search for new sounds. That’s why I choose to play ambient atmospheres on analogic gears, switches and knobs tweaks… infinite creation at finger tips! Le Chant de la Machine…"

Loop Fighter - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)

video upload by Modular Commune

"About Loop Fighter Loop Fighter is a new experimental field opened up by Lao Zhai, Vocal & Guitarist of Renjianzhinan Band, with unpredictable, cyclical and overlapping layers of improvised Ambient/Post-Rock/Experimental/Noise as the core, exploring the possibilities of fusion between live music and other media.In addition to traditional livehouse performances, Loop Fighter also active in Beijing’s livehouses, art museums, art spaces, theatres and other venues in the form of contemporary dance improvisation, live theatre soundtracks, and literary live performances."

SOFIA SYNTH SYMPOSIUM - EVENT RECAP + NEXT EDITION INVITATION

video upload by Sofia Synth Symposium

"Relive the highlights from the latest Sofia Synth Symposium, hosted in the inspiring Resonator space in Sofia - a venue that perfectly matched the energy, curiosity, and sonic experimentation of the community.

This recap captures an intense weekend filled with synth exploration, modular discoveries, lectures, workshops, and live performances, bringing together artists, builders, and sound enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond.

In this video you’ll see highlights from:
• The Resonator space and exhibition area
• Exhibitors including LOVE Synthesizers, Rides in the Storm, SOMA Laboratory, Backpullver Software
• Lectures and workshops by Carmen Rizzo, Ivan Shopov, Sound Ninja Academy
• Demos, performances, and community moments

NEXT SOFIA SYNTH SYMPOSIUM - SAVE THE DATE
The next edition of Sofia Synth Symposium will take place on
June 12–14, 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria

Whether you’re a visitor, musician, producer, DIY builder, or exhibitor, you’re invited to be part of the next gathering.

Join us as:
• A visitor - explore cutting-edge gear, talks, and performances
• An exhibitor - showcase your instruments, software, or ideas to an engaged international audience

For upcoming programme details, tickets, and exhibitor applications, visit:
https://www.synthsymposium.com

Thanks for watching and supporting the synth community - see you at the next Sofia Synth Symposium.

#SofiaSynthSymposium #ResonatorSofia #ModularSynth #LOVEsynthesizers #SOMALaboratory #RidesInTheStorm #BackpullverSoftware #CarmenRizzo #IvanShopov #SoundNinjaAcademy #MusicTech #ElectronicMusic #MusicGearExpo"

Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)

video uploads by Modular Commune

The above is a playlist of performances for the event. You can find the full list below. You can use the player controls to skip around.

"13-16/11/2025
Gearing Space in 798 Art District, Beijing, China
Modular synthesizer live performance

Photographer: 包子
Camera operator: Tabriss, 千两道化,翰海, 孙太阳, Moy
Recording/Mastering: Ocicat
Video edit: ‪@tamiX-tamiX‬

1st video features TONYLIGHT with the following: 'I’ve used a lot of synths over the years but this one is something different… it’s a strange instrument. It’s small, much smaller than it appears in photos: it is part synth, part drum machine, part multi-track sequencer. I’m still figuring it all out but initial impressions are that it’s very unpredictable and slightly unstable… but in a good way.'"

https://www.leploop.org/

Full Playlist:

1. TONYLIGHT - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
2. Tatsuya Takahashi & Layne - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
3. Solar Bird - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
4. Ninando - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
5. Masayoshi Sakaguchi - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
6. HATAKEN - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
7. Linear Straight / Radical G - - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
8. Nagelluck - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
9. espinoza - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
10. Crystal Dolls aka Manuel - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
11. bunyi - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
12. お化け学 obakegaku & ÉON - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
13. Toyota Vangelis - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
14. Thomas Fang - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
15. Tangie - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
16. Randombrothers - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
17. Paul Tas - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
18. Melting - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
19. Alpha Decay - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
20. Ninando - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
21. Oykni - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
22. Making Sound Machines - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
23. Eric Schlappi - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
24. Ëgg - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
25. [Trailer] Modular Commune Festival Beijing 25
26. 隽皓 (CS_Star) - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
27. 泻火 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
28. 昌平电 X 研究所 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
29. 刘博雍 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
30. Gia Wang - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
31. Jarrod Radnich - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
32. Huzz - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
33. Eddie Chen - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
34. Seven 九 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
35. MCV - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
36. Nian YongXin - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
37. 王凯文 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
38. 88pluto and Jah Young - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
39. Ayshém 艾闪 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
40. Black Potion - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
41. acid.T - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
42. GUOFEI aka OSCPLLEX - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
43. daftcat & 于舒洋 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
44. Erdna - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
45. Juju - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
46. Loop Fighter - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
47. 阿拉坦怪怪 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
48. 周揚 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
49. Li Yanzeng 李言增 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
50. 呆呆鸟 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
51. Noby_Owl 鸮鸣 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
52. 肖雄文、张子博、凌诚、刘子汶 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
53. Alan Ip - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
54. GXM - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
55. thruoutin - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
56. WEN LIANG 文亮 & Clouded5000郭大为 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
57. GUAN - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
58. Vehement - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
59. Immortal Manifestation 遊仙 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
60. J Stone - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)

Buchla & Friends 2026: The Most Insane Synthesizers

video upload by Sam Gutman

00:00 Intro
00:38 Nymira by Terraphones
01:16 Erea 2 by Embodme
02:06 A Wild ‪@BennJordan‬ !
02:17 Flux by Soma Laboratories
03:00 Ruby Moon through Omnisphere Effects
04:33 Demonbox by Eternal Research
05:31 Katla by Genki Instruments
06:36 Buchla Music Easel by Buchla
06:53 Rhodes Piano by Rhodes
07:10 Dvina by Soma Laboratories
07:25 Uranograph by Clank

Buchla & Friends 2026 Walkthrough with CatSynth TV

video upload by CatSynth TV

Buchla & Friends 2026 - day 1 & 2 w/ SynthAddict

video upload by SynthAddict

Buchla & Friends 2026 day 2

video upload by SynthAddict

Buchla & Friends after party 2026

video upload by SynthAddict

Buchla & Friends after party 2026 pt2 Trovarsi, etc.

video upload by SynthAddict

Mother Lode synth meetup #3 Pics

A few pics from the latest Mother Lode Synth Meetup sent my way via Brian Comnes.

You can find the full set here.

That's Brian Comnes with the Buchla Music Easel.

Below is Mark Vail, author of Vintage Synthesizers and The Synthesizer with the Beetlecrab Tempura.

Small group shot further below. Be sure to see the full set for more.

P.S. Brian also had an iPad with the following to say: "Had fun showing Textquencer app , it converts text to midi notes, quite the sequencer, the letter A is the root note. I used our mailing list as the source text 😁. It’s also good with foreign languages with a lot of vowels like Hawaiian or Native American sources.

I also think Igor Vasiliev’s GLITCHSCAPER app for percussion is great, certainly not an 808/909 cliche"

Also: "in that picture I did an a/b comparison between the $5k Easel and the $200 KORG [Volca] modular with midi hack, and IMHO the KORG did pretty good😛"

See the Mother Lode label for additional posts.

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A Synth Expo Walking Talking Tour // Buchla & Friends '25

video upload by DivKid

"Here's a walk around Buchla & Friends from the 2025 event. Alongside a little bit of a speed run travel and NAMM round up before we get into the Buchla & Friends event.

The 2026 Buchla & Friends is days away head here for info and get yourself there if you can.

Buchla & Friends
Instagram // / buchla_n_friends
Free tickets & info // https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buchla-f..."

The Origins of the Krell Ambient Generative Synthesizer Patch // Todd Barton at Buchla & Friends

video upload by DivKid

"Join us at Buchla & Friends with the wonderful person that is TODD BARTON! Inspired by the work of Bebe and Louis Barron on the soundtrack to the 1950s film Forbidden Planet, Todd Barton created the classic Krell patch. A generative, ambient patch for modular synthesizers where random voltages influence (at it's most basic) the time, pitch and shape of your notes. We discuss the origins of Krell, the basics of the patch and how to expand it.

The 2026 Buchla & Friends event is happening January 24th-25th, be there, it'll be ace. Info below."

The More I See You - Buchla + Friends Afterparty w/ Perfect Circuit

via Perfect Circuit Events

"Join Us in DTLA for a Night Out with Friends! We teamed up with SoCal Synth Society and Boomtown Brewery to keep the party going after Buchla + Friends! Join us at Boomtown's DTLA location for a night of dancing, hangs, and of course, synthesizers."

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