"A live, spoken patch walkthrough using a Buchla/Tiptop modular setup, sequenced by the Arturia Keystep.
In this session, I build the patch step by step, shaping timbres, modulation paths, and rhythmic variations while explaining everything in real time.
🎛️ Gear used
• Tiptop Buchla modules (259t, 281t, 292t, 245t, 266t, 258t)
• Arturia Keystep – main sequencer
• Strymon El Capistan & Flamma FS02 reverb
🎧 What’s inside
• Live patching + real-time explanation
• Sequencing and modulation ideas
• Sound shaping using a full Buchla/Tiptop voice
• Improvised structure, evolving textures"
"Video game music from the 90's and 2000's is special. The limited tools that composers had to work with made for some creative applications of software and hardware of the time. One of the most commonly used pieces of music hardware in all of video game music was Roland's SoundCanvas line of MIDI Module synthesizers. Everything from The Legend of Zelda to Final Fantasy!
Roland’s Sound Canvas is a line of sample-based MIDI sound modules that became the de-facto General MIDI/GS standard in the ’90s. It’s basically a ROMpler box full of “bread and butter” instruments (piano, strings, brass, drums, etc.) with built-in effects, and it was used heavily in PC games, console dev, and MIDI playback as the reference sound for GM/GS music."
"Special thanks to the VGM & Other Instrument Sources Community
"For sale is a collector-grade Kawai K3m in excellent condition, the iconic 1986 hybrid rack synthesizer known for its unmistakable blend of digital additive waves and warm analog filters and this one is among the nicest examples you’re likely to come across.
This unit has been exceptionally well cared for. The front panel, buttons, and display are all clean, responsive, and in excellent shape. The chassis shows only very light surface scratches consistent with normal aging and nothing that affects performance or presentation. No rust, no dents, no rack rash. Everything functions exactly as it should. This K3m includes the original box, which is extremely uncommon and makes it especially appealing to any collector who values originality and provenance.
If you’ve been waiting for a near-mint, investment-worthy K3m that has the look, feel, and reliability of a top-tier example, this one checks every box.
The K3m has gained significant interest in recent years thanks to its unique voice architecture: additive digital waveforms running through warm analog filters. It occupies a sonic space very few synthesizers, and certainly no plugin, can convincingly emulate. It’s pure mid-’80s character, from shimmering pads to darkwave textures to cutting synth-pop leads.
Collector Highlights: • 1986 original in exceptional condition • Very minimal wear • Fully functional with no operational issues • Includes the original box • Original buttons, screen, and panel components • Hybrid architecture: 32 digital additive waves → analog low-pass filter • A historically significant Kawai design with growing collector interest • Perfect for studios, synth enthusiasts, and vintage rack collectors"
"Clean, Serviced and calibrated sh-101! Clean battery compartment. New power supply included. Plays and sounds great. There was a small crack under the keys which is strong and reinforced - that's the only thing that kept us from listing as excellent.
Tubbutec Midi, which we stock, is available for install for a fee."
"Another oddity from the past!
Download the sampler VST insterument! a whole lot more! and support these projects whilst you are at it here! :-
/ tunesmith-sample-140168907
Also full version of 'oh i do like to be beside the seaside'
Which also supports @THISMUSEUMISNOTOBSOLETE "
The project works perfectly for normal use of the FZ-1, FZ-10M and FZ-20M. All menu screens, editing pages, sampling functions, parameters and general operation display correctly. Only a few fully graphical screens, such as Hand Drawing, Sin Synthesis and Graphic Envelope, may show minor pixel irregularities. This does not affect usability in any way; these functions continue to work normally and the issue is purely visual. As I no longer have time to continue development, I do not plan to refine these small graphical details. Even so, the kit leaves the FZ fully usable, which is exactly what allowed me to bring my own FZ-1 and FZ-20M back to life and use them normally again.
FZ-1 Kit
For the FZ-1, we supply a complete kit, including: A dedicated support with the logic board. A second support with the new OLED display that fits perfectly into the original display mounting position.
Installation requires no soldering and no special skills. The kit uses the original FZ-1 mounting screws, and the entire installation can be completed in under 20 minutes. Please watch the FZ-1 installation video on our YouTube channel for a full step-by-step demonstration.
FZ-10M and FZ-20M Kit
For the FZ-10M and FZ-20M, we supply a single integrated assembly including the support, logic board and display. This assembly fits perfectly into the original display location of the module.
Installation is very simple, requires no soldering, and typically takes around 15 minutes. The process is also demonstrated in the installation video available on our YouTube channel.
Pricing and Ordering
The price for the kit (logic board, display, supports and cables) is US$249.00 + shipping.
"Super dusty signal through TASCAM portastudio for extra noise and analog sauce. Sound source OP-1 in reverse tape, processed by modular Sealegs and Microcosm out of the Eurorack.
The sounds evolves by itself in a way I couldn't control, and I loved it!
"Our Eurorack modular workstation the 'Turismo' is well suited for sequencing beats and groove box style patching but the versatile system can fit equally well into less structured environments. In this patch we explored using the Turismo for iterative drone composition, making use of the system's stereo line input and output and flexible set of modules to generate, record and reprocess sound in combination with a 4 track cassette recorder.
Our Eurorack modular workstation the 'Turismo' is well suited for sequencing beats and groove box style patching but the versatile system can fit equally well into less structured environments.
In this patch we explored using the Turismo for iterative drone composition, making use of the system's stereo line input and output and flexible set of modules to generate, record and reprocess sound in combination with a 4 track cassette recorder.
To start we connected the line out of the Turismo to the first 2 tracks of the 4 track, to capture our patch. We inserted a cassette tape and began recording a prepatched droning ambient soundscape to tape. The patch took full advantage of the system's collection of modules to generate and process the sound. Over the course of recording, we made some tweaks to the patch to subtly evolve our sounds. After a few minutes of recording we faded the sounds out and stopped the tape.
Reprocessing
Next we reset the system and rewound our tape, then repatched the output of the 4 track directly to the stereo line input of the MEGA MILTON utility module so we could reprocess our original patch back through the Turismo in a unique iterative compositional process.
We connected the amplified left and right outputs of the MEGA MILTON directly to channels 1 and 2 of the MEGA-TANG mixer and VCA, increasing their levels and hard panning them left and right. We set the tape to play at half speed, then began playback. The full system was then available to process the recording.
We connected the FX send of the MEGA-TANG to the record input of the Squid Salmple and returned the output for channel 6 back to the MEGA-TANG. Outside of conventional sample playback, the flexible Squid Salmple can be used like a live processor similar to a delay. To set this up, we started by creating a record buffer. We entered the record menu and locked recording to channel 1 by holding the Chan button and pressing the Rec button. We also set the record mode to 'overdub' for a smoother sound. Next we connected a x1 clock output from Pamela's PRO Workout to the record gate input to continuously trigger recording.
"Black Stereo Delay is a hi-fi stereo delay with tape, digital, and ping-pong modes, CV/trigger control, and overdub hold—powerful enough to be both an effect and an instrument.
Now available for a special price! € 150.00 down from € 250.00 [note this is not the mk2 model - see dealers on the right for that]
Timeline:
00:01 - Patch 1 / True stereo patch where hard panned signal is fed into the Delay
01:10 - Patch 2 / Sample looping with layering with the HOLD and ADD fuctions on the Delay
03:45 - Patch 3 / Breaks and Bass through 2x Delays on which DRY/WET mix and DELAY time are sequenced with the Black Sequencer
04:51 - Patch 4 / Sample through Delay with Time and Feedback modulated with same S&H signal
05:29 - Patch 5 / Synth line processes through two Delays in Digital mode creating Reverb like effect
06:13 - Patch 6 / Sample played through Delay and stereo spread parameter adjusted with ADD + TIME
07:26 - Patch 7 / Single VCO layered with the HOLD & ADD function on the delay"
"Audiovisual artist / PureData expert Servando Barreiro / SRVND is playing with some of the presets he created for Elastic OSC. Additional drums and MIDI sequencing of Elastic OSC are handled by the OP-1.
These presets are available in the current Elastic OSC 1.2 update!
Technical hint: OP-1 is sending Midi to Elastic OSC"
Another Machines is rocking Elastic OSC with a Digitakt for drums
"High-energy techno producer Another Machines is showcasing the presets he created for Elastic OSC. Additional drums and MIDI sequencing of Elastic OSC are handled by the Elektron Digitakt.
These presets are part of the newly released 1.2 update.
Technical hint: Digitakt is sending Midi to Elastic OSC and receiving audio from the iPad - no extra sound card (for the iPad) needed - cool 😎."
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"24 touch sensors. Polyphonic. Play in any key and octave. Includes FM synthesis, PWM, Ring Modulation, built-in effects and filters.
Can operate with 9V Battery or 9V power adapter. *For Sale On Ebay"
"SpaceBass - Professional Polyphonic Touch Synthesizer
Handcrafted Electronic Musical Instrument by TronixSynth.com
Unique capacitive touch-controlled synthesizer with professional sound quality and studio-ready features.
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KEY FEATURES:
Dual Touch Controller System: - 24 capacitive touch pads - Full synthesis with effects processing - Bass PWM engine with punchy, clean output - Guitar-style layout for intuitive playing - Polyphonic - play multiple notes simultaneously
Four Synthesis Engines: 1. Analog Synthesis - Classic subtractive with three oscillators 2. FM Synthesis - Frequency modulation with adjustable ratio and index 3. PWM Synthesis - Dual pulse-width modulation with dynamic sweeping 4. Ring Modulation - Metallic, bell-like tones with carrier and modulator control
Professional Effects Suite: - Reverb with room size, damping, and mix controls - Chorus with adjustable rate and depth - Flanger with feedback and mix parameters - Dynamic filtering for expressive sound shaping
Musical Features: - 7 musical scales: Major, Natural Minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, Lydian, Pentatonic Major, Pentatonic Minor - Key transposition (+/- 11 semitones) - Octave shifting - Portamento/glide with adjustable time - Detuning for thick, chorused sounds - LFO modulation with rate and depth control
Sound Design Controls: - ADSR envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) - Ladder filter with cutoff and resonance - Multiple waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, Pulse - Independent sub-oscillator with level control - Master volume control
Interface: - 20x4 LCD display with clear parameter feedback - Rotary encoder for parameter adjustment - 8 preset slots with save/load functionality - Visual feedback with progress bars and real-time values
- Audio Memory: Optimized for low-latency performance - Display: I2C LCD 20x4 characters with backlight
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PERFECT FOR:
- Electronic music producers and performers - Bass players looking for unique synthesized tones - Experimental musicians and sound designers - Modular synth enthusiasts - Studio production and live performance - Chip music and retro-electronic artists - Synthesizer collectors
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ABOUT THE BUILDER:
Created by Tony of TronxSynth.com, inventor of the AxeSynth (2004) and numerous experimental instruments including the Space*Synth, Lunar Module, and Sonic DrumAxe. Instruments have been used by professional bands including Mutemath and Velva. Each unit is handcrafted with precision and attention to detail, combining craftsmanship with innovative musical design.
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SOUND CHARACTER:
The SpaceBass excels at punchy bass tones, atmospheric pads, evolving textures, and experimental soundscapes.
*The fretboard is split into 2 sections, called Controller A & Controller B. Controller B provides immediate, unprocessed bass attack perfect for rhythmic playing, while Controller A offers lush, effect-laden sounds ideal for melodic content. The combination creates a powerful performance instrument with incredible sonic range."
GENERIC FEATURES: - Display parameter Name and Value - Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value - MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1
SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW YAM v190319): - Page 1: Main - Page 2: ARP / Sequencer / Pattern - 179 Program (Part + Sequencer) parameters implemented in the editor. Program parameters are bidirectional using NRPN and SYSEX - MIDI Channel selection slider - Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons - Buffer Request and Buffer Init buttons using SYSEX
WORKFLOW 1 EDITING FROM PATCH (starting at 00:06 in the video above): - Select a Bank & Program - Press Buffer Request to load it to the editor - Start editing (the loaded patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer) - Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth
WORKFLOW 2 EDITING FROM SCRATCH (starting at 04:40 in the video above): - Press Buffer Init to send an init patch to the synth buffer - Start editing (the init patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer) - Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth
LIMITATIONS: - Program Single (Part + Sequencer) only (no Xena Multi) - Only 16/32 Pattern / Sequencers steps
EDITOR QUESTIONS? - NB: The editor is a TouchOSC template (.tosc file), it requires a TouchOSC license (https://hexler.net/touchosc) - If MSW or anyone has some questions, please contact me via my website: https://synthnyc.com - Not for sale / no licensing at this point
