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Monday, February 02, 2026

Moog Messenger + Minifreak + Prophet-6 = time dissolving

video upload by Good Sunset

"Somewhere in the middle of this jam, I realized the key to happiness. A patch bay! Finally to have every pedal available to every synth in any combination—without tearing up my entire setup!

At least…that’s what I think they’re for. Advice appreciated, as I have a PX3000 on the way 😅

Melancholy dawless mostly analog synth jam featuring:

🙈 ‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Messenger + ‪@strymon‬ Deco + @sourceaudio Collider
🙉 ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-6 + ‪@walrusaudioeffects‬ Qi
🙊 ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ Minifreak + Source Audio Artifakt

Thanks for listening. 🤍 GS

P.S. If you like this, I bet you’ll like my debut LP on @mysterycircles at goodsunset.bandcamp.com 🪩

#ambient #synth #analog #moog #prophet6"

Making ANOTHER $75 synth! (MT32-pi)

video upload by Guinan

Follow-up to this post.

"I made ANOTHER Raspberry Pi-based $75* synth to pair with my Circuit Tracks.

(*approx price depending on a whole bunch of local factors...)

The commentary is long and unscripted (full of ums & errs!) so if you want to jump to a particular section the sections are as follows,

00:04 Intro
00:21 MicroDEXED synth
01:00 MT32-pi
01:52 Why emulate the Roland MT-32?
02:55 General MIDI vs. MT-32
04:03 Soundfonts (.SF2)
05:21 MT32-pi bootup
05:55 JV-1010 emulation soundfont demo
08:23 Using the Circuit Tracks Mixer and Effects on the MT32-pi
09:55 Selecting presets from the Tracks
12:00 Conclusions

This time I've used open-source hardware and software designed around the MT32-pi project. See link here,
https://github.com/dwhinham/mt32-pi

There's a very excellent detailed build and demo video from ‪@mr_floydst‬ here, • MT32-Pi DIY synthesizer: bare metal 80s no... [below]

Oddly the hardware worked out cheaper (despite a bigger display) as this is a commoner target build.

This excellent project uses any Pi from the Pi Zero 2W upwards to recreate a multi-timbral emulation of the Roland MT-32 synth and also act as a player for soundfonts in the .SF2 format.

Roland MT-32,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_...

Editing software and library of downloadable soundfonts,
https://www.polyphone.io/en/soundfonts

I used a pre-assembled hardware kit from Ebay with a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W (with header). The assmbled complete hardware can also be bought from sites such as Etsy etc."

MT32-Pi DIY synthesizer: bare metal 80s nostalgia

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"This week, let's build and take a look at the #MT32 PI, another "bare metal" synthesizer running on #RaspberryPi. This is an emulator for the late #80s Roland MT-32 sound module, which was used by a lot of games for their sound track. The MT-32 PI can also load soundfonts, so you can use it as a ROMpler in your setup. Table of contents:

00:00 introduction
00:36 hello
01:28 hardware needed
02:34 breadboard explained
03:09 building the UI
03:28 wiring
03:55 LCD setup
04:32 software installation, ROMs and soundfonts
05:04 config file setup
05:31 using the device, soundfont editing
06:31 important considerations
06:48 demo 1 (MT-32 emulation)
08:43 demo 2 (soundfonts)
09:45 bye-bye

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

How to Start Tracks: Fourm + Microcosm into Digitakt 2

video upload by Sineway

"Fourm into Microcosm into Digitakt II – how I built a beat from nothing, faster than I expected.

In this video I build a beat from scratch using a brand-new setup: Sequential Fourm into Hologram Microcosm, captured and shaped on the Digitakt II.

Instead of treating effects as something you add at the end, I’m using the Microcosm as an idea generator - letting it transform a simple init patch into something that suggests harmony, rhythm, and direction very early on.

This is the first time I’ve made a track with this exact setup, and I was honestly surprised by how quickly it led to usable musical ideas.

The goal here isn’t to finish a track. It’s to show how I like to start - how I go from nothing to a beat that feels worth exploring further.

If you’ve ever felt stuck looping the same pattern without knowing where to take it next, this video sets up the foundation for what comes after. I’ll continue from this exact loop in the next video, where I focus on breaking out of the single-loop deadlock and opening things up into multiple patterns and directions."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:35 My setup
00:56 Making a track from scratch
01:17 Quick overview of the Hologram Microcosm

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Manatee Synth Tutorial 2 - Generator, Sub-oscillator, Play modes

video upload by Fred's Lab

"Welcome to the second Manatee tutorial!

In this video, we will talk about the Fred's Lab Manatee sound sources!
You will learn how to build up the raw timbre for your custom sounds.

Covered are the fundamentals and the extra parameters of the spectral generator and maker, the sub-oscillator and the various available play modes for a part. The glide, tremolo and vibrato functions are also demonstrated.

Background music: 'Eletrosamba' by Quincas Moreira - YouTube Audio Library"

Manatee Synth Tutorials

Thomas Dolby signs a Minimoog Voyager XL! Enter BMF Raffle to Win This One-of-a-Kind Synthesizer!

video upload by moogfoundation

"Enter to win a rare Minimoog Voyager XL signed by Thomas Dolby: https://bit.ly/ThomasDolbyVoyagerXL

Step inside the world of analog synthesis as we sit down with legendary electronic musician and sound designer Thomas Dolby, exploring the power and personality of Moog instruments.

A gorgeous Minimoog Voyager XL synthesizer is the grand prize for the Bob Moog Foundation's 2026 winter raffle which ends February 23. It bears Thomas Dolby's signature near the Minimoog 40th Anniversary name plate, a value of $7,500.

Help us carry Bob's legacy forward to inspire future generations through the intersection of science, music, history, and innovation."

🌐 Visit the Bob Moog Foundation: https://www.moogfoundation.org

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SOFIA SYNTH SYMPOSIUM - EVENT RECAP + NEXT EDITION INVITATION

video upload by Sofia Synth Symposium

"Relive the highlights from the latest Sofia Synth Symposium, hosted in the inspiring Resonator space in Sofia - a venue that perfectly matched the energy, curiosity, and sonic experimentation of the community.

This recap captures an intense weekend filled with synth exploration, modular discoveries, lectures, workshops, and live performances, bringing together artists, builders, and sound enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond.

In this video you’ll see highlights from:
• The Resonator space and exhibition area
• Exhibitors including LOVE Synthesizers, Rides in the Storm, SOMA Laboratory, Backpullver Software
• Lectures and workshops by Carmen Rizzo, Ivan Shopov, Sound Ninja Academy
• Demos, performances, and community moments

NEXT SOFIA SYNTH SYMPOSIUM - SAVE THE DATE
The next edition of Sofia Synth Symposium will take place on
June 12–14, 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria

Whether you’re a visitor, musician, producer, DIY builder, or exhibitor, you’re invited to be part of the next gathering.

Join us as:
• A visitor - explore cutting-edge gear, talks, and performances
• An exhibitor - showcase your instruments, software, or ideas to an engaged international audience

For upcoming programme details, tickets, and exhibitor applications, visit:
https://www.synthsymposium.com

Thanks for watching and supporting the synth community - see you at the next Sofia Synth Symposium.

#SofiaSynthSymposium #ResonatorSofia #ModularSynth #LOVEsynthesizers #SOMALaboratory #RidesInTheStorm #BackpullverSoftware #CarmenRizzo #IvanShopov #SoundNinjaAcademy #MusicTech #ElectronicMusic #MusicGearExpo"

Trivium: VCF/VCA/Envelope combo from Weston Precision Audio & Trovarsi

video upload by CatSynth TV

"LA-based electronic music composer/artist Trovarsi takes us on a tour of Trivium, a new module developed in collaboration with Weston Precision Audio, at Buchla & Friends 2026. Trivium combines a multi-state filter, VCAs, and two envelopes in one compact unit. The idea is combine these functions into a smaller space, thus freeing up space in a live modular setup for other modules unique to the artists' creative needs.

Weston Precision Audio
https://www.westonaudio.com/
Trovarsi
https://www.trovarsiofficial.com/

0:00 Introduction
0:19 Trivium
2:07 Background and context
3:57 Conclusion
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CROW HILL Introduces Vaults GLASS BEAKER - Free

video upload by CROW HILL

"In this video Theo takes us through the next instalment in our FREE plugin range called Vaults - Beaker. Can a big old bit of glass from a homewares shop really make a beautiful sounding instrument. It can if it's recorded at Gorbals Sound in Glasgow and performed by our founder Christian Henson. A testament to what sampling enables us and you to do, make beautiful sounds and music with nothing more than a bit of imagination and care."

Press release follows:

The Crow Hill Company creates …GLASS BEAKER as latest …VAULTS virtual instrument, free for all to download and make music with no formal training

EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce availability of VAULTS - GLASS BEAKER as the latest downloadable drop in its free virtual instrument collection, created from thecnotion that music need not necessarily begin with formal training, specialist instruments, or expensive tools but instead it comes from working directly with sound — specifically, placing a microphone in front of a simple object and exploring what happens through touch, movement, and experimentation, the resulting tone of which feels familiar but resists easy identification, sitting somewhere between a glockenspiel and a celeste without being either — as of February 2…

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Audio Synthesis on RP2350

video upload by Ghost In Translation

"All the sounds in this video are generated from my 2 modules that I designed around Pico 2 (RP2350) : Drone and DS1, they are visible on the front row.

On these I use the port of Teensy's audio Library for Pico:
https://github.com/ghostintranslation...

Drone is the main voice here, a Drone with 4 voices with a few algorithms to choose from. DS1 is a drums module that can do many drums but only one at a time.

The RP2350 is capable of audio synthesis while reading inputs, and controlling outputs such as LEDs and more. It is much less powerful than the Teensy 4 and cannot run very complex sketches but here it shows how capable it is.

All of my designs are open source, these modules are based on the v2 of my Motherboard, I still need to update the repos but you can find everything here:
https://github.com/ghostintranslation

And I share content regularly here:
/ ghostintranslation"

Oxi one | Moog Matriarch | Novation Peak | Ambient live set

video upload by Onyx track

Novation Launchpad Pro | Scarlett 2i2 - Live Looping (Ambient Chillout)

video upload by Stefan Torto

"A special jam for the 40th anniversary of Focusrite using a Scarlett 2i2 interface
and Novation Launchpad Pro.
Powered by Bon Studio
https://eshop.bonstudio.gr/

My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Get my sample packs : https://www.stefantorto.com/sample-packs
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com"

VGM #222: Aria Math // Minecraft (Atmospheric Synthwave Cover)

video upload by Amie Waters

"Something about the new year and winter makes me drawn to cover the cozy songs from Minecraft."

◈ BANDCAMP: https://amiewaters.bandcamp.com

Some synth spotting:

Sequential Prophet-6 & REV2
DSI Tempest
Sonicware ELZ1
Elektron Digitone
Teenage Engineering OP1
Roland JU-6
Yamaha Reface DX

Moog Subsequent 25 Vintage Analog Vibe! Synthesizer Minimoog Rik Marston

video upload by Rik Marston Official

Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
*Watch in HD!* *NO Talking!* *Turn it up!*
My Etsy store: AhnyxianSoundDesign
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou...

Dawless Techno Groovebox Jam | Novation Circuit Tracks & Rhythm

video upload by Underground Modulation

"In this video, I perform a dawless techno groovebox jam using a powerful Novation Circuit combo setup. This track is built entirely on hardware, delivering an energetic and hypnotic techno sound.

The jam features two grooveboxes working together:

🎛 Novation Circuit Tracks – rhythm and melodic elements
🎛 Novation Circuit Rhythm – rhythm, melodic parts, and custom samples

Both Circuit grooveboxes perfectly complement each other, blending digital sequencing, drums, and melodies into a tight live performance. Everything is sequenced dawless on the Circuits, creating a hands-on techno workflow with a raw, live feel. Final mastering is done in Ableton Live to polish the sound."