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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Oberheim FVS-1 Custom Built for Ronnie Montrose, Vintage 4 SEMs & 2 Sequencers

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via this eBay listing

"Bought this 27 years ago from the keyboardist, Gary Hull, who played keyboard on 2 Montrose albums and also toured with him 1990-94. Gary also modified this Oberheim Four voice for Montrose to add sequencer functions. This Oberheim has 4 great sounding late 70's SEM Units and 2 later model Sequencer modules that are quantized, and output 4 channels to the 4 SEMs. A remote keyboard controlled by the Keyboard Module allows spilts and 4 note polyphony and many options for control. A programmed Expressionist MIDI to CV interface is included so the four voice is also controllable polyphonically over MIDI.
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The Four SEMs have been calibrated tuned and checked for complete noise free operation in 2026. The keyboard has been leveled and bushings replaced and plays perfectly. In 2026 the power module and output module were restored by Synth Smith, an analog repair specialist with over 30 years working on analog synths. I did not change much from what Montrose had done to this synthesizer. He was well known for his customization skills. I did add VCF controls and pots for all the SEMs so you can control from remote LFO's. The Programmer has never been connected in the Oberheim since I have owned it. In 2026 the Programmer battery was replaced and testing revealed it does work, but is not wired, and wiring it would be a lot of new wiring.

INCLUDES:
Oberheim FVS-1 in Custom Metal Case 27.5 wide, 23.75 High, 5 deep(inches)
49 Key Keyboard in Custom Metal Case
2 keyboard cables, power cable, Manual and Notes
MIDI to CV Rack Convertor Expressionist Programmed ($650 refund if not needed)
Hard Shell Pro Road Case for Main Unit

SHIPPING:
Only for Sale in North America due to size and weight
$500 Flat Fee for Shipping 3 Boxes, refund if less
Shipped Freight fully insured with tracking
Freight company will schedule delivery to your house
Box 1 - Main Unit 68 pounds 33 X 30 X 13 (Inches)

2 smaller boxes Shipped Fed Ex Ground
Box 2 - Keyboard 19 pounds 36 X 16 X 8
Box 3 - 18 pounds MIDI to CV, Manuals, Cables, Misc. 24 X 17 X 8"

MOOG Liberation Analog Synthesizer Keytar w/ Manual & Docs SN 1205

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via this eBay listing

"1981 MOOG Liberation Analog Synthesizer Keytar – Original Invoice, Manual, Warranty Card, Original Power Supply, 40-Foot Cable, Sealed S-TRIG Plug, Professionally Serviced

Offered for sale is a remarkably well-preserved 1981 MOOG Liberation analog synthesizer keytar—an exceptionally complete, documented, and professionally serviced example of one of Moog’s most iconic vintage instruments.

Genki Instruments Katla #7 | Winterdagen


video upload by Winterdagen

"I'm a huge fan of sawtooth lfos on the filter cutoff. Sometimes for proper rhythmic stuff, sometimes for more freely timed plucks like in this patch.

On Katla it's so easy to add some extra movement to otherwise simply repeating lfo modulation! I turned up the keytracking a bit on the lfos, making each note have their own lfo speed, and I've routed the envelope to the lfo speeds making them go faster as the pad swells in. It's so easy to dial in sounds like this on Katla because every modulation destination has its own bipolar slider, and keytracking has dedicated knobs per parameter you can apply it to. To top the patch off I added a healthy dose of Katla's incredible reverb and added some Katla modulation params."

Diving deep into Walk 4, a quad brownian accumulator from Joranalogue Audio Design


video upload by Perceptes and Joranalogue Audio Design

"In this video, we'll be diving deep into Walk 4, a new Eurorack module from Joranalogue Audio Design uses four accumulators to create stepped voltages suitable for audio, modulation, and sequencing."

00:00 Meet Walk 4
00:45 Patch previews
01:20 Module overview
10:16 Subharmonics
16:02 Stacked interval sequences
20:07 Noise source for percussion
23:56 Modulation source for timbral change
27:06 Four pitch sequences
29:37 Walk 4 jam

Zero: Library Workflow


video upload by Drift DJ Industries

"Check out a walkthrough of Zero's library management workflow.

Zero is a standalone DJ-style playback and recording system. No host devices or external apps are required to play songs or organize your library. Here we go over all the systems which you can use to fill Zero with your own audio files and prepare those files for gigs, jams and experimental audio sessions."

The Latest MAFD (MIDI Adapter For DFAM) is your DFF (Drumming Friend Forever) / DFFMAFD Demo


video upload by Sonoclast Music

"Demonstrating how to sync a DFAM's sequencer with MIDI Notes and MIDI Clock using the DFFMAFD. Also, see here how to sync a DFAM to a live drummer (our friend Amir Ziv):"

Amir Ziv's custom Moog DFAM rig w/Sonoclast, Keith McMillen Instruments, Avi Ziv, and Bome Software

video upload by Amir Ziv

"Composer/Drummer/Educator Amir Ziv demos his custom Moog DFAM rig. This system was created for remotely controlling and manipulating the Moog DFAM sequencer and for remotely modulating the synthesizer's sounds while playing the drum-set. Rather than play along to a loop or a recording, the goal was to be able to get the synth (in real-time) to "lead-in/follow/respond to" whatever phrasing is played on the drum-set in an improvisation or in a through-composed composition.

The live performance at the end of this video as well as the intro/outro music are improvised compositions performed live in real-time on this custom DFAM rig and the acoustic drum-set.. There are no overdubs or edits in any of the music.

00:00 Custom DFAM rig description and demo
24:45 Live performance"

Leviasynth tips and tricks Livestream Synthesis free flow


video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

TR-1000 + Tonverk + TB-03 + EP-136 K.O. SIDEKICK + TIMELINE: Smooth Jungle jam


video upload by Freaky Tweaky

"I played around with the EP-136 again today.

While the punch-in FX requires a bit of practice to switch between modes, it's great to be able to operate it with just one finger in the often hectic world of Dawless Jam. Once you get used to it, you can even create your preferred nuances by adjusting the pressure you apply."

Polyend Drums - House Jam


video upload by Polyend

"Exploring the digital side of Drums with a short house demo."

Clank Uranograph FW update 1.13 presentation


video upload by Clank

"Discover the exciting possibilities with the new 1.13 firmware update for the Urangraph. Here are the highlighted new features.
For a complete list, be sure to go and check the Urangraph manual.
https://www.clank.eu/uranograph"

Clank Uranograph manual update

video upload by Clank

FW 1.13 Change-Log

Neuzeit Instruments - Drop - Firmware 2.1 Update - New Features overview


video upload by Stromkult

0:00 — Intro / Meet Thomas at Superbooth 2026
0:19 — 8 Layers (Firmware 2.1)
1:31 — Live Layer Demo
2:16 — Wooden Cheeks by Synth Toys
2:45 — Live Performance + Volume Meters
3:28 — Tele Vu Plugin (Free VU Meter VST)
4:08 — Snapshot & Drop Mode (Buildups/Breaks)
5:47 — MIDI-Controlled LED Colors
7:18 — Motion Recording (Pre-Beta Preview!)
8:16 — Outro / Community & What's Next

More info on the Manufacturer website:
https://www.neuzeit-instruments.com/Drop

Jogging House – “Stenography” Walkthrough


video upload by Elektron

"Jogging House walks us through the workflow on 'Stenography', the gorgeous opening track of his new album 'Sender', which was recorded straight to 1/4" tape using only Tonverk and sampled kalimba.

Listen to and purchase Sender at Jogging House's Bandcamp:"


ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends


video upload by thenoiztemple

"ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends - for more noiz: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/as...

website: http://manipulate.net

This is a series of live noiz and video noiz performances. A continuation of improvisational noiz sessions during the persistence of The Human Plague and now war.

#isolation #electronicmusic #synthesizer #blackambient #drone #noiz #noisemusic #percussion #spike #ukraine #war #standwithukraine"

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Putting Buchla Ziggy through its paces


video upload by Buchla

"All sounds are Ziggy 0.74 through Strymon Bigsky."

UDO DMNO | Round-Robin Arps


video upload by Laboratory 0

"Recorded in a single take using the cycle mode on the DMNO. Light reverb and delay added in post."

Mitchell Sigman - Cars Live on Minimoog and Polymoog


video upload by celebutante

"'Gary Numan's "Cars' on vintage Minimoog and Polymoog. Music played live in one take (except for the overdubbed tambourine). Mini running though Electro-Harmonix PolyChorus, Polymoog through vintage MXR Phase 100. I got a little carried away...
#80smusic, #synthesizer, #numan #moogmusic #polymoog #minimoog #ehxpedals #mxrpedals
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Check out Mitchell Sigman's 2026 record, 'Memory Banks'
Available for streaming/purchase here: https://linktr.ee/mitchellsigmanmusic"

website: https://www.mitchellsigman.com/

Also see Mitchell Sigman - Memory

KALEIDOSCOPE. Random Sequencer Teaser.


video upload by Vadjuse

"In this video, I use only one kaleidoscope track. The note changes are generated by a step modulator, which modulates the oscillator frequency.

The timbre is a sawtooth. The filter with resonance is opened by a volume envelope in a cyclic mode. The envelope also suppresses the feedback of the comb filter. By adjusting the envelope decay time, we also control the strength of the feedback ducking.

During the video, I increase the FM synthesis level, overdrive, and feedback of the comb filter to radically change the sound."

The New FLkey is here: the go-to controller for FL Studio


video upload by Novation and FL Studio

"Check out the New FLkey range here - https://novationmusic.com/flkey?utm_s...

Read the news story - https://novationmusic.com/articles/in...

"Introducing the new FLkey, the go-to controller for FL Studio. This video gives you a quick glimpse of what our new FLkey can do and how it integrates with FL Studio.

The next generation of FLkey is here, and this new iteration has been upgraded and refined to offer an even more seamless connection to your essential beatmaking workflows.

The new hardware introduces an array of upgrades including better-feeling keys and pads, continuous encoders, and a crisp OLED display that shows essential information about your project. In addition, FLkey now features inspiring built-in creative tools in the form of Scale and Chord Modes and a powerful arpeggiator.

We’ve also deepened FLkey’s connection to many of the most important FL Studio tools, including the Channel Rack, Mixer, and plugins. We’ve also added useful new workflow shortcuts and upgraded the pads’ sequencing capabilities.

From bedroom to studio, there’s an FLkey for every setup with four sizes to choose from:
FLkey Mini 25
FLkey 37
FLkey 49
FLkey 61"

New FL Studio Keyboards - Novation FL KEY MK2 First Look and Review

video upload by

"Today, Novation have released the FLkey 2 MIDI keyboards for FL Studio. It's a brilliant update to the incredibly popular FLkey range released in 2022. These new keyboards have now taken the top spot as the best MIDI device for FL Studio.

In this video, I share the important updates and give you a feel for the workflow and build quality of the new FLkey 2 in all sizes.

You can find out more about the FLkey MIDI keyboards and the included software here.
This is not an affiliate link: https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/flkey

This video is supported by Novation. I want to be transparent about this but I am genuinely glad to be showcasing the update to these keyboards. These MIDI keyboards are a brilliant pairing with FL Studio and are a joy to use.

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - 60 Second overview
1:45 - Build Quality
3:00 - Channel Rack Control
4:30 - Faders Controlling the Mixer
6:18 - My favourite features
9:40 - Don't make this mistake!

Prices (Rest of world excluding tax. Prices vary by location):

FLkey 2 MINI 25 = $119.99
FLkey 2 37 = $209.99
FLkey 2 49 = $249.99
FLkey 2 61 = $299.99

I don't mention the price during the video because it varies so much by location and I don't like to mislead anyone who expects a simple dollar conversion to their own currency!"

Novation's new FL KEY MK2 for FL Studio // Pros, cons & full tutorial for FLkey 2

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Overview 1:45 25 v 37 v 49/61 3:15 I/O 3:45 Build & keys 4:45 What’s similar 5:45 MK2 vs MK1 6:50 Pad modes 7:10 Patterns 7:30 Channel Rack 8:10 Drum 8:45 Sequencer 10:05 User chords 10:50 Chord maps 12:10 Fixed chord 12:35 Arp 14:50 Encoder modes 15:10 Plugin 15:30 Mixer 15:50 Insert FX 16:05 Channel mixer 16:25 Transport 16:45 Faders 17:35 Fader buttons 18:20 Custom modes 19:45 Components 20:35 Parts/Splits 21:00 Scales 21:40 Settings 22:10 Pros and cons

Novation Peak || Spacedust


video upload by Mike Lewis

"To get the synth patch file used in this video, you can purchase from my preset bundle here:

https://mikelewis.gumroad.com/l/attedv

Bandcamp:

https://mikelewis.bandcamp.com/"

New MIDI Brain for Dawless and DAWs


video upload by Pete Midi

"CME H12 MIDI Pro is a new USB Host MIDI interface with interesting features for dawless setups. I guess this new hub will replace my good old iConnectivity mio10😉 Basic hub example: Keith McMillen K-Board connected to H12 via USB-C, Korg Volca FM connected to H12 via TRS/DIN-MIDI"
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