Definitely One of The Greatest: Summit 1 Year Review

video upload by The Midlife Synthesist

"It´s already been a year with the Summit so I wanted to share some of my thoughts on it from a real user´s perspective"

The Plinky 12 Toadstep Is an Absolute Jam Machine

video upload by The Unperson

"Plinky 12 is a unique touch-based synthesizer designed by mmalex and Making Sound Machines, built around a powerful synth engine that can take on different forms through interchangeable faceplates and alternative firmwares. This means the same underlying hardware can become a very different instrument depending on which version you're using.

In this video, I'm exploring the Plinky 12 Toadstep, a version developed in collaboration with Toadstool Tech that transforms Plinky 12 into a multi-track sequencer and performance instrument. I'll take a look at how Toadstep works, explore its sequencing and sound-shaping capabilities, and put together some jams to see what this unusual instrument can do.

I really hope you get a feel for the workflow and immediacy of the device. It has such a fun interface, and once you’re comfortable with the setup, it becomes incredibly intuitive, with a perfect blend of intentionality and discovery."

CONTENT
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - Basic Overview
8:15 - Breakbeat Fun
12:50 - Randomize Everything
18:13 - Modulate Everything
23:41 - Outro

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Firmware 2.0 - Shimmer Reverb & Spectral Wavetables

video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff

Also see Sound Design BEAST! 3rd Wave 8M gets New Firmware

"The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave just picked up two firmware updates (2.0 and 2.0C) while I was off hiking amongst the Sequoias — so let's install them and dig into what's new.

The headline is the new shimmer reverb, and it is gorgeous. It blooms, it tracks the note you're playing, and the Pitch Amount parameter lets you set the interval it shimmers up in — set it to 12 for octaves, 4 for thirds, whatever fits the key. It's also a Mod Matrix destination, so you can ride it with aftertouch. I'll show you exactly that.

We also look at the rebuilt Make Waves wavetable creation with its new Spectral mode — sampling sounds from a Leviathan and turning them into wavetables, then comparing Spectral against the classic Pitch-On method side by side. The results genuinely surprised me.

In this video:

What's new in 3rd Wave firmware 2.0 and 2.0C
Step-by-step firmware install (USB drive method)
Shimmer reverb walkthrough: pitch amount, bloom speed, HF damping, pre-delay, feedback
Routing shimmer to aftertouch via the Mod Matrix
New Spectral mode in Make Waves vs. classic Pitch-On — real audio comparisons
SysEx support for the upcoming official 3rd Wave editor
Per-part NRPNs, un-smoothed envelope retrigger (hello, clicks), and the WAV header import bug fix
The CPU limits on shimmer: which parts can share it, and why the 3rd Wave 8M doesn't care

The 3rd Wave is still one of the best sounding synths I've ever played — 24 voices, 24 real analog filters, and a UI so well laid out it barely needs an editor. Huge credit to Groove Synthesis for continuing to support it."

0:00 Intro
0:38 Where I've Been
1:22 What's In Firmware 2.0?
5:58 Installing New Firmware
8:00 Shimmer Reverb
9:58 Shimmer Reverb Pitch
11:35 Modulating Reverb Pitch
14:59 Spectral Wavetable Import
17:02 Different Sound Import
18:46 Another Different Sound
22:13 Plucky FM Sound Import
25:15 Pitch vs Spectral

Rain City Modular SCS-X | Dual Clock Processing | Knobcon 2026

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Joe from Rain City Modular shows us the SCS-X, a new clock generator for rhythmic control in your modular system. It can do classic multiply and divide as well as act as a pattern generator, and even a Euclidean rhythm generator.

To find out more, please visit https://raincitymodular.com/scs-x-rel..."

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20cc Spectron: Classic Tape Dual Oscillator | Knobcon 2026

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Andrew from 20CC takes us on a tour of the TXX-1 Spectron, a dual-voice module based on samples from classic recording-based instruments like the Mellotron and Optigan.

To find out more, please visit https://www.20cc.cool/

'The 20CC TXX-1 Spectron is a Eurorack format dual oscillator inspired by vintage analog multisampling instruments such as the Mellotron, Chamberlin, and Optigan. Spectron uses a unique combination of synthesis and sampling techniques to bring the rich, warbly sounds of these classic instruments into Eurorack for the first time, while also offering new possibilities to manipulate, warp, and mangle them.'" Patreon: / catsynth | https://shop.catsynth.com | https://ko-fi.com/catsynth


0:00 Introduction
0:15 Spectron
1:49 Availability
2:08 How sounds are added to Spectron

"The 20CC TXX-1 Spectron is a Eurorack format dual oscillator inspired by vintage analog multisampling instruments such as the Mellotron, Chamberlin, and Optigan. Spectron uses a unique combination of synthesis and sampling techniques to bring the rich, warbly sounds of these classic instruments into Eurorack for the first time, while also offering new possibilities to manipulate, warp, and mangle them.

Analog multisampled instruments had their hey-day in the 1950's through the 1970's. They used analog recording technology - tape recording in the case of the Mellotron and Chamberlin, and optical sound printing on analog photographic film in the case of the Optigan. Each key corresponded to a recording of a note played on another instrument, often orchestral sounds like strings, woodwinds or choirs, which would play back when the key was pressed. All of Spectron’s sounds are based around full, per-key recordings of vintage multisampled instruments.

Rather than simply triggering discrete samples, Spectron organizes many samples to create the illusion of a continuous voltage-controlled oscillator. As pitch changes, playback seamlessly transitions between recordings, preserving the character of each original tape while allowing smooth, continuous frequency control.

There are two assignable timbre shaping sections not normally found on sample-based instruments: FM and Sync. These are tuned to range from subtle modulations that recontextualize familiar sounds, through radical transformations that are barely recognizable, and all the way to harsh and clangorous, with continuous CV control of all points between."

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Swamp Flux: The Biggest Foot, Miclon and more | Knobcon 2026

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Wray from South Carolina-based Swamp Flux joins us at Knobcon 2026 to showcase their latest offerings. including The Biggest Foot and Miclon.

To find out more, please visit https://swampflux.com

The Biggest Foot serves as a controller interface that links two 2007 Wii Balance Board units, repurposing consumer hardware for modern electronic music applications.
The Miclon is a faithful reproduction of the elusive Olitronik Micrón, a full-voice module that moves the design forward.
We also see some cleverly hacked modules playing pong, accessible controller use, and more."

Patreon: / catsynth | https://shop.catsynth.com | https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

0:00 Upcycling Tech for Eurorack Control
1:31 Expanding the Micron Clone Ecosystem
2:18 Hacking Modules and Virtual Events
3:29 Bridging Gaps with Accessible Controllers

3x Ambient Explorations // Novation Peak // Cocoquantus // Soma Cosmos // Chase Bliss & Oto Pedals

video upload by Lesjamusic

"The Novation Peak does just sound so damn good. I went into a weekend sesh with the intention of building a new Midi map for it, but got stuck simply enjoying how great it sounds. The Peak is the sound source for everything you hear across these three pieces. I took snippets and looped in Cocoquantus then smeared using Cosmos. I also took a second FX send through Onward / Lossy / Gen Loss for some added texture. Oto Boum and CXM 1978 ever present."

#novationpeak #chasebliss #ambientcuration

00:00 Exploration #1
04:40 Exploration #2
09:20 Exploration #3

Dreadbox Nymphes - 6 voice analog synthesizer

video upload by Alfonse

Music: 'Adder Box' (C) Copyright 2026 Alfonse
Download the track here: https://alfonse.bandcamp.com/track/ad...



All sounds were generated by the Dreadbox Nymphes, a polyphonic analogue synth with 6 voices, each featuring 1 oscillator that allows you to morph between triangle, sawtooth, and square wave, plus a sub-oscillator. It has a 24dB/octave low-pass filter, 6dB/octave high-pass filter, 2 ADSR envelope generators and 1 LFO per voice plus a master LFO.

ALFONSE Store: http://alfonse.bandcamp.com
Website: https://www.alfonsemusic.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/alfonsemusic
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/alfonsemusic
Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/alfonsemusic"

New Michigan Synthwerks MSW-820S In the Works

The MSW-820 with built-in sequencer section.

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Osmose CE 49 - will it run with a mini PC? + patch tutorial

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"The Osmose CE 49 is the smaller, synth‑less version of the Expressive E Osmose - shown with Surge XT and a tiny PC."

Table of contents:

00:00 short demo
00:09 Hi, what's this?
00:43 Hardware overview
02:12 The MPE keyboard
05:03 The screen
05:50 MPE arpeggiator
07:23 Press Glide
07:52 Touch sensitivity demo
08:19 Running the software on a mini PC – will it work?
10:58 Creating an MPE patch for Osmose CE in Surge XT
15:33 Short improvisation
17:19 Conclusion

Surge XT: https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/

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Collide 4 Swells

video upload by Ebotronix

Joranalogue Audio Design,
4x Cycle 5, 4x Filter 8, 4x Generate 3, 3x Fold 6, Pivot 2, Select 2,
4x Contour 1, 2x Collide 4, 2x Link 2, Enhance 2, Step 8, Orbit 3,
Morph 4, 4x Mix 3, Delay 1,Add 2, Walk4, Warp 1,Compare 2, Flow 3 ,
3x ,Ornament and Crime, Melody Minor Scale,
ALM, Pamela's Pro Workout,
ARC Serge TKB,
Flame 2x Q Slider,
Intelligel 2x Swells,
Mutable Instruments 4x Shades,
ADDAC 2x Floor Control, Boss 2x EV 30,
WMD 2x Time Warp,
4ms DLD,Peg,
Verbos Scan & Pan,
XAOC Batumi,
Befaco ST Mix,XAOC Batumi,
Doepfer R2m, Ribbon Controller,A 156,
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OP-XY Cinematic music for a movie that's not been made yet

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Just trying some more cinematic sort of stuff. Nit moody this one.

Enjoy!

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Teenage Engineering Sidekick
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

HanzVolt with The Only Modded Soviet RMIF OPUS

HanzVolt is live! video upload by HanzVolt

Critter & Guitari Organelle M Programmable Digital Synthesizer (Matte Blue)

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Elektron Digitone Digital FM Synthesizer + Groovebox

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Akai MPC ONE+ Standalone Sampler / Workstation Red

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And the Vactrols Danced in the Late Summer Sun

video upload by James Collins

"I'm really enjoying this configuration of my little Buchla system.

No external effects used.

Headphones or good speakers recommended."

Miltone 4EXP

video upload by Alex Ball

Also see: Miltone 4EXP | An accurate re-creation of the Oberheim Four Voice! #superbooth

He put £15000 of Synths into SERUM and Pigments

video upload by Starsky Carr

"I sampled the Frap out of a Magnolia, an Analogue Solutions Maximus, a Pittsburgh Taiga, a Pittsburgh Voltage Lab 2, a Sequential Prophet VS, a Korg DW8000 and a Novation Peak — then chopped them into single cycle waves and turned them into 151 wavetables for Serum and Pigments.

£15,000 is roughly what those seven instruments would cost you, give or take. The pack is £15.

What's different here is what got sampled: full sweeps through the Magnolia's wavefolder, the Voltage Lab 2's complex oscillators, PWM across its whole range, the DW8000's 16 digital waves, the Prophet VS set. Not generic waveshapes — the actual character of specific, expensive, awkward instruments.

It started with a comment. Someone watched my Magnolia demo and asked how to get that tone out of their Peak. The short answer is you can't, because the oscillators don't start with the same harmonics. The long answer is this video.

Along the way I've used it as an excuse to go through the different ways a synth actually makes a tone — subtractive, FM, wavefolding and wavetable — and why the Magnolia can do three of them and the Peak can do the fourth. If you've ever wondered what people mean by East Coast and West Coast synthesis, start at 1:18."

0:00 Matching a Magnolia patch on a Summit
1:18 Back to basics: the classic analog waveshapes
3:36 Subtractive synthesis, and why it's called East Coast
5:09 FM: harmonics that aren't related to the fundamental
7:22 Wavefolding, and where the gnarly tones come from
8:38 Three synthesis types in one synth — the Magnolia
9:09 Wavetable synthesis, and the one thing the Peak can do
10:08 The comment that started all this
13:33 Into Serum: the Magnolia wavetables
16:00 Emulating Polymove in the Serum mod matrix
17:30 The rest of the pack: 151 tables, 19,088 waves
19:18 Working in Arturia Pigments
20:54 Thanks for watching

Favorite Sound Design Tips for Plinky

video upload by Nathan Plante Synths

"Over the last year I've made a bunch of videos all about creating interesting sounds with Plinky. This video is a quick overview of many of them (plus a few new ones). Some of these are Plinky specific, but most of them can be done with other gear as well."