FutureRetro FR-777 Performance Transpose, Randomization and Pitch Warbling Tied Notes

video uploads by FutureRetroSynths

https://future-retro.com/

Happy 10 Years 0-Coast

video upload by Stazma

"Here is a deeper dive into one of my favorite patch with the 0-Coast to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this awesome tiny instruments.

Have fun!"

More testing :)

video upload by gotharman

"Testing revision 2 of a new proto-type :)
It is SO exciting, hihi."

www.gotharman.dk

Dave Smith / Roger Linn Tempest Drum Synthesizer Performance with Joystick

video upload by Reuben Jones

"This is the complete performance that I recorded for Alex Ball's documentary on drum synthesizers ( • A Potted History of Drum Synthesizers [posted here] ). Cheers Alex!

I never truly unlocked the Tempest until I made this video. I always found the workflow tricky and the sound hard on my ears. I'm also not huge on drum machines due to their often-fixed time signatures, perfect timing, and the fact that real drums are so much better. But like with a lot of gear, putting in the time really does reap the rewards. The sound palate is very malleable and wide. If only it could import samples!

The joystick was a bit of an afterthought. I made it for my PolyEvolver, on which it can be routed to almost any parameter using the two expression/CV pedal inputs, and by assigning breath control and foot control each to one of the many destinations. Dave Smith is THE MAN, and he put two expression pedal inputs on the Tempest as well.

Drum machine
Drum synthesizer
Synthesizer
Dave Smith
Roger Linn"

White Macbeth M5N

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"If you are looking at this, you know what it is and what it does.

A true legend of its time!"

Analogue Solutions Colossus Double 2024

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"This went from the crate to my humidity controlled basement. It's never been turned on, but I can turn it on and make a demo video for anyone seriously interested. I'd rather keep it in a brand-new (not-turned-on) state, though.

This is the double Colossus with the optional (additional) touch key plate and optional second oscilloscope.

The top of the slim cabinet's wood panel (the upper cabinet) has a scratch. My brother-in-law helped me move it to the basement, and his dog scratched the top panel while we were moving it.

I paid $68,000 USD (synth, additions, crates, and shipping from UK)."

Vintage 1974 Moog Minimoog Model D Analog Synthesizer SN 4019

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via this eBay listing

"Up for auction/sale is a highly collectible, stunningly preserved 1974 Vintage Moog Minimoog Model D (Serial Number 4019). Manufactured during the coveted "Golden Era" at the Williamsville, NY factory, this iconic instrument is 100% vintage and features its highly desirable, rare original smooth factory wheels—proving it has skipped the typical late-70s retrofits and repair-shop modifications.

For the serious collector or professional musician, Serial #4019 represents the ultimate holy grail of analog synthesis, boasting the raw, heavy, authentic sound that defined 1970s music history.

Why Serial #4019 is Highly Collectible

Smooth Wheels: Features the original flat, smooth-edged cream wheels used briefly from 1974 to 1975 before Moog switched to ribbed wheels.

Revision 2 Oscillator Board: Contains the legendary early-70s oscillator design prized for its raw, organic, and beautifully thick analog drift (pre-dating the cleaner, highly stabilized later models).

Discrete Moog 4012 Filter: Equipped with the legendary hand-matched transistor ladder filter for that creamy, earth-shaking low end."

I was curious about the wheel history. According to AI: 1971 to Mid-1972: Early units used clear wheels.

Mid-1972 to Early 1973: Used "blocky" white wheels.

1973 to 1974: Smooth, solid white (or cream) wheels became the standard.

Late 1974 onward: Replaced by the more common grooved or ribbed "Oreo" wheels, which were also carried over to later [Minimoog Model D] reissues.

If anyone knows otherwise feel free to comment.

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He Got a 1974 Moog Minimoog Model D — And It's a Beast

video upload by Nostalgic Explorer

"This one is personal. I got my hands on a 1974 Moog Minimoog Model D — one of the most iconic synthesizers ever built — and I couldn't wait to share it with you. In this video I do an informal walkthrough of its sounds, explore its capabilities, and close with a live performance using the Elektron Digitakt. No script, no plan, just me and a 50-year-old beast of a synth.

🎹 GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
▸ Moog Minimoog Model D (1974 vintage)
▸ Elektron Digitakt

📀 ABOUT THE SYNTH
Moog Minimoog Model D
Manufactured: 1970–1981
The synthesizer that defined analog sound."

HydraPhone

video upload by Tim Kaiser

Wait for the rotary dial.

Bad Gear - The BEST and WORST Synth EVER

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the 1998 Yamaha FS1R which is simultaneously the best AND worst synth of all time."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:34 Overview Yamaha FS1R
01:40 Filters, FX
02:18 Software Editor
02:36 Why it is complex, Engine Deep Dive
03:14 Operators, Envelopes, LFOs, More Filter Stuff
03:43 UI Pain, Macros
03:58 Formant Synthesis, FSeqs
04:23 Multitimbrality, Patches
04:58 Price, Thanks
05:26 H*te Screen
05:56 Jam 1 ( Techno )
06:43 Jam 2 ( Drum'n'Bass )
07:56 Finale ( Retrofuturist Elektro )
08:25 VERDICT

DMT STRIA - Paraphonic FM Voice for Voltage Modular - Out Now!

video upload by DMT Audio

"The DMT FM-Voice is a compact, 4-voice paraphonic, 2-operator FM Oscillator voice - great for a wide array of sounds, from retro 80s to futuristic, from percussive kicks, hats and snares, to lush chords, deep basses, and all sorts of weird sound effects in between!

Out now for Cherry Audio’s Voltage Modular!

https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules..."

Cherry Audio | Expressive Sound Design with Andrew Longhurst

video upload by Cherry Audio

"More expressive performance can be achieved through various technologies and techniques such as velocity, channel aftertouch (pressure), polyphonic aftertouch, and MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). These features allow compatible synthesizer instruments and controllers to mimic the subtle dynamics of acoustic instruments.

In this video, musician, producer, and sound designer ‪@AndrewLonghurst‬ demonstrates his approach to expressive sound design, showcased through his collection of presets for Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio. He provides demonstrations of each technique using the new Expressive E Osmose CE MIDI controller and discusses his choices for setting up these advanced modulations in a preset.

These techniques can be widely applied to other Cherry Audio virtual instruments. Be sure to check the product feature listings and documentation to determine which instruments specifically support some or all of these methods. Additionally, consult your MIDI controller documentation, as compatibility for channel aftertouch, polyphonic aftertouch, and especially MPE can vary significantly in this evolving market.

Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio User Guide - https://docs.cherryaudio.com/cherry-a...

00:00 - Introduction
03:16 - First Principals
05:28 - Velocity & Channel Aftertouch
09:28 - Polyphonic Aftertouch
15:16 - MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE)
22:28 - Notes About Compatibility

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video upload by Somnambule

NF-1K First Look: Modor's New Keyboard Synthesizer | Superbooth 2026

video upload by Milk Audio Store

"See the Modor NF1K in action at Superboot 2026. This video provides a close look at the new keyboard version of the NF1 digital subtractive synthesizer.

Marcel from Modor presents the NF1K, detailing the physical integration of the keyboard with the established NF1 synthesis engine.

By watching this demo, you get a clear view of the Modor NF1K build quality and control layout. We focus specifically on the tactile experience of the new keyboard and how the Modor NF1K maintains the core sound generation capabilities of the original unit while adding a performance-focused form factor."

Yamaha PS-55 Portasound Sound Variations with Roland RE-150 Space Echo

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP Music Gears

"Yamaha PS-55 Portasound Sound Variations with Roland RE-150 Space Echo

Recorded with
*Yamaha PS-55 Portasound
*Roland RE-150 Space Echo"

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Tesuque Synths 11

video upload by Mike's Synths

Bugbrand- Frequnecy Shifter: First Patgh

video upload by NOISEBUG

https://www.noisebug.net/

Sequential Fourm | Ambient synth performance

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
A live synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware, with the Fourm at the centre.

The amazing Devin Belanger (‪@devinbelangermusic‬) aka Miles Away (‪@thisismilesaway‬) was kind enough to lend me his Sequential Fourm. Thank you, Devin! If you haven't checked out Devin's amazing channel or his music, please do so!

The Fourm is Sequential's entry-level analog polysynth, as far as I can tell. It has four voices, which is somewhat limited but OK for many circumstances, and sounds (to my ears) as good or better than any other Sequential synth I've personally owned. (Note: I haven't had a Prophet 5/10 and Devin swears by that thing.) So if the sound and a decent workflow are all that matters for you, and four voices is enough, then this thing is a no-brainer.

That said, its main feature is its poly-aftertouch keybed, which allows for you to modulate sounds by pressing into each of the keys. I love polyAT, and the Hydrasynth's polyAT keybed was tremendously inspiring to me. That said, I really struggled to get the polyAT to feel right for my playing. The biggest issue was a discrepancy between how the black keys responded versus the white keys. For the white keys, I could get a great linear aftertouch response, but with the black keys, it would often quickly ramp from 0 to 100 in a way I couldn't control. This could be something I get better at, or maybe it's this particular unit, or maybe it's just an issue with my skills. But ultimately, I found that the polyAT wasn't for me.

The sound, however, most certainly was. This thing sounds amazing. Here, I ran it through the Walrus M1 Mk2 (for auto-panning) and the Empress Reverb (for reverb), and then into the Soma Cosmos for looping. The first half was the more traditional "song" aspect, but truthfully, the second half wandering was my favourite. I could listen to a synth like this all day.

Thanks for listening.

Recorded live to a stereo output, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

when the sequencer starts, anything can happen | live improvisation

video upload by Julian "J3PO" Pollack

"In this video, I set a few sequences in motion, followed them where they wanted to go, and improvised along with them in real time.

Using the Arturia Keystep Pro as the central sequencer, I built a foundation of evolving patterns and then improvised freely around them. The result is a fully spontaneous performance where composition and improvisation begin to blur together. When I perform this way, the sequencer becomes less of a tool and more of an improvisational collaborator.

This is a DAW-less performance. No computer was used in the creation of the performance itself, aside from recording and creating the final mix, including some additional processing for levels, compression, and overall balance.

Thanks for listening.

Instruments & Gear:

• Oberheim Two Voice Pro
• Vintage Vibe Electric Piano
• Minimoog
• Roland TR-8S
• Arturia Keystep Pro
• Assorted pedals and effects
• Analog Cases XTS Stands"

Bandcamp: https://j3po.bandcamp.com

Intellijel Swells Explorations

video uploads by Intellijel

Playlist:
1. Swells Explorations | X-3: Shadow (No Talking Demo)

This is an exploration of Swells model X-3: Shadow

A classic sounding 'dark hall' reverb. This reverb sounds like a natural space, which makes it perfect for lots of different applications. But of course, being Swells, we can bend it and shape it for some more experimental patches too.

2. Swells Explorations | Y-2: Asterion (No Talking Demo)

This is an exploration of Swells model Y-2: Asterion

Asterion is our 'gateway to the stars' - based on the architecture of a certain digital reverb unit from the 1980s. It brings out the lush sound of the original, but expands its capabilities through the medium of Swells.

3. Swells Explorations | Z-1: Buckets (No Talking Demo)

This is an exploration of Swells model Z-1: Buckets

A matrix of BBD Delays that create a dark, noisy reverb. Oozing with character and grit, this reverb is great for complimenting all kinds of audio material, as demonstrated in these patches.