Synth Curious? Fun Times with the Moog Sound Studio

video upload by Circuit 3

"If you know synths and are a bit of an expert this video isn't for you.
But: are you synth curious? Grab a drink and make yourself comfortable. Watch me learn how to use some of my synth equipment. My goal was to use only 'old school' voltages to control the equipment. CV stands for 'control voltage' and gate means a pulse of electricity which can be used to cause a note to start playing or to tell an electronic instrument what the tempo is.

If you liked this ... buy my music!

This video features the Moog Sound Studio which is made up of 3 modules which I demonstrate in the video. If you know nothing about synths you'll hopefully learn how we connect multiple synths and have them play in sync with each other... you'll see how each synth has a job to play much like instruments in a guitar based band: drums, bass and guitar.

Big thanks to YouTuber ‪@Cutflower‬ for his helpful tutorials (great work!) and also to ‪@braintree56‬ for his helpful tutorials. I highly recommend checking out their videos if you want to learn how these synths work and some of the possibilities. Lastly shout out to Caroline and the team at ‪@myvolts1903‬ . You can see some of their cool cables being used in this video."

http://www.circuit3.com/

Mother-32 / West Pest / Drumbrute - No Talking - Synth Jam

video upload by Braintree56 - Music With Synthesizers

"Jam with the Moog Mother-32, Cre8Audio West Pest, and Arturia Drumbrute Impact."

Tembra Modular PH LFO - Phase Shifting Wavetable LFO

video upload by Braintree56

"The Tembra Modular PH LFO is a powerful Eurorack modulation source that focuses on phase shifting and uses wavetable LFOs. I love using Phase Shift for wide stereo images and complex movement.

In this video, I demonstrate the PH LFO’s core functions and build a practical Eurorack patch that uses phase-shifted LFOs to create a wide, animated stereo field—without relying on chorus, delay, or other stereo effects.

Tembra Modular:

/ tembra.modular

https://www.tembra-modular.com/phlfo/"

LFO module provides 4 outputs, 3 with phase shift.
The PH S knob controls phase:
center = no shift,
up = maximum shift (45° / 90° / 180° depending on output),
down = the same amount but in the opposite direction.
RATE controls LFO speed.
WAVE smoothly morphs between waveforms inside the selected bank.
BANK button:
Short press: switch between waveform banks (5 banks + 1 bonus).
Hold: enter rate range selection mode.
In this mode, short press cycles rate ranges:
0.05–10 Hz, 0.05–5 Hz, 0.05–3 Hz.
Hold again to exit back to bank mode.
There are CV inputs with attenuators for WAVE, RATE, and PHASE.
Range switch selects output voltage range:
0 to +10 V or –5 to +5 V.

Dreadbox Nymphes - Quick Review - All the Important Stuff

video upload by Braintree56 - Music With Synthesizers

"This is a very quick review of all the important details of the Dreadbox Nymphes. This isn't a tutorial or deep-dive - just the highlights that I would have wanted to know before buying."

Dreadbox Nymphes and Arturia Drumbrute | Synthwave Multitrack Jam | Retro-Inspried Polyphonic Synth


Dreadbox NYMPHES - All 49 Presets!!!


Dreadbox Nymphes - 6-Voice Polyphonic Synth - Sound Demo - First Impressions - Unboxing

Serendipity L-Thing vs D-Thing+: Upgrades for Moog DFAM & Labyrinth

video upload by Noisegate and Sam Stosuur

"We patch both modules together, sync them via Mother-32, and explore how they interact with DFAM, Labyrinth, and Teenage Engineering Rhythm for a wild semi-modular jam.

The D-Thing+ transforms the Moog DFAM, adding reset, swing, step control, micro-timing, shuffle, reverse, random modes, and MIDI/CV clocking — turning a brilliant but limited sequencer into a powerful performance instrument.

The L-Thing is built to pair with Moog’s Labyrinth, providing dual clocks, polymeter and polyrhythm modes, Euclidean rhythm options, and generative sequencing that pushes Labyrinth far beyond its stock behavior — while still working with any CV-capable synth.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Intro: Serendipity + what we’re testing
0:23 — Why DFAM needs this (no reset, studio workflow)
2:23 — D-Thing+ reset explained (DFAM’s biggest quirk)
2:52 — Step length control (1–8 steps)
3:43 — Multi menu: step loops beyond 8 steps
4:58 — Micro menu: per-step microtiming / swing feel
5:02 — Sequencer modes overview (normal, reverse, bounce, odd/even, shuffle)
6:34 — Random mode + MIDI/CV modes
8:35 — L-Thing intro + what it unlocks on Labyrinth
10:03 — Patching L-Thing to Labyrinth (clock + bit flip)
11:06 — Sync setup: D-Thing+ clocking L-Thing + reset in sync
11:34 — LFOs + using it with other Moog (Grandmother/Matriarch)
12:44 — Polymeter setup: beats/bar + length tricks
13:42 — Polyrhythm mode (firmware note + chaos)
14:59 — Fast performance tweaks / weirdness
17:56 — Wrap-up: who these are for + closing

👉 Check out Serendipity Synths for more: https://thewessens.net/Serendipity/ma..."

The D-Thing is a device that adds significant capabilities to the DFAM (or Edge) sequencer, such as:

MIDI integration — clocking and individual step play,
Reset — manual, via CV or via MIDI,
Variations in the step order — Forward, Reverse, Bounce, Odds & Evens, Shuffle, Random and Custom,
Changing the sequence length — 1 to 8 steps (up to 16 steps for a custom step order),
Step repeat — assign a play count of up to 8 times to any step,
Off-grid timing — swing beat as well as arbitrary shifts away from the beat.

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15 Minutes of Ambient Synth Music - Moog Matriarch

video upload by Braintree56 - Music With Synthesizers

"Nothing like a cup of coffee and some relaxing ambient. A simple patch on the Moog Matriarch with subtle modulations to create a little randomness."

Affordable Drum Modules | Jake's Custom Shop | 808 Clones

video upload by Braintree56

"In this video, I'm sound demoing the newest drum modules from Jake's Custom Shop. These are 808 clones. No frills and very affordable!

https://jakescustomshop.com/Modules/S..."

Jake's Custom Shop Eurorack Module Demos

video uploads by Jake's Custom Shop

Jake's Custom Shop Eurorack Jams

video uploads by Jake's Custom Shop

Moog Matriarch Patching Idea with Explanation | Complex Evolving Pad

video upload by Braintree56 - Music With Synthesizers

"This video shows how to make a pad that utilizes some of the idiosyncrasies and features that make the Moog Matriarch such a unique instrument. It’s pad with a generative quality to it - a drone underneath and a sparkly sequence like shimmer on top.

This video details a handful of useful patching ideas as well as explanations for how they work.

The video covers:
VCA modes
Paraphonic Modes
The Stereo Delay Patchpoints
Filter Patchpoints
Sample/Hold
Frequency Sync
And a whole bunch of modulation and playing ideas."

Matriarch Patches

Korg SQ-64 - It can be used as Midi to CV Converter

video upload by Braintree56

"This is a follow up to my review of the Korg SQ-64":

Korg SQ-64 Review - Best Sequencer under $300?


"The Korg SQ-64 is a great sequencer, but a superior build quality and an insanely affordable price makes it one of the best options out there."

The KORG SQ-64 is still on sale on Reverb at the time of this post.

West Pest - Cre8audio || Sound Demo || First Impressions || Unboxing

video upload by Braintree56 - Music With Synthesizers

"I just got the West Pest by Cre8audio. Here are my first experiments and investigations. I came up with some great sequences and colorful sounds.

West Pest is a fully analog West Coast Style semi-modular synthesizer."

Ambient Music with the Moog Sound Studio - 3

video upload by Braintree56 - Music With Synthesizers

"From The Moog Website.

This powerful trio of semi-modular synths are perfect for your first foray into modular or your next steps into professional sound design and production. Moog Sound Studio offers the ultimate experience of sonic power and versatility via all three Mother ecosystem semi-modular analog synthesizers. Along with the included Moog Mother-32, Moog DFAM, and Moog Subharmonicon synthesizers, this Moog Sound Studio bundle includes an audio mixer and power distribution hub, a three-tier rack mount kit with matching protective cover, patch cables, a patch cable organizer, guided exercises and patches, a unique card game for generating novel patches, custom artwork designed exclusively for Moog Sound Studio owners, and plenty of creative inspiration."