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."

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."

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."

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."

Sonicstate Superbooth Berlin 2026 Videos

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