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Friday, October 16, 2026

Synthesizers.com Announces the Q215 DIGITAL REVERB

via Synthesizers.com

Note: Synthesizers.com is happy to announce they are showing off their new design this weekend at the Brooklyn Synth EXPO, October 17-18, 2026.

COMING SOON -- NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ONLY

The Q215 DIGITAL REVERB from Synthesizers.com.

We are proud to announce that we have added a multi-mode STEREO reverb to our lineup. Featuring detailed reverbs created to work well within a modular setup, this module is sure to add new sounds and textures to your case that are sure to inspire you.

With multiple reverb algorithms, the Q215 can easily fill the role of everything from a subtle spatial enhancer to an intense sonic shaper -- especially if you add modulation to any of the four CV inputs. You may find yourself in some decidedly abstract territory, creating dream-like soundscapes or ambient dub workouts with just a twist of a knob.

We have chosen ease of use over pages of menus. Simply use the Mode button to select the next algorithm. Some are more natural while others are decidedly synthetic.

The Q215 features a wide range of reverb styles, some of which even include period accurate sample rate adjustments to capture the proper tone. (The two Abstract Large Hall algorithms are decidedly dark and gritty -- part of that darkness comes from the 32Khz sample rate for those modes.)

The module puts out a STEREO SIGNAL (though it still sounds great in mono) from a mono input or a stereo input. The module will process all the usual +/-5V signals but can also work with line level signals as well, such as drum machines and synthesizers. The built in GAIN control allows the user to adjust the headroom and can be pushed into slight clipping if so desired.

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Sequential Pro-3 // Tweaking Factory Presets // PT 1 // No Talking

video upload by LESINDES

"Sequential Pro-3 // Tweaking Factory Presets // PT 1 // No Talking
Unpublished footage from 2020
TOC00:00 Intro
00:12 Titles + 1
01:22 2
01:41 3
03:17 4
04:33 5
05:05 6
09:30 7
11:05 8
11:24 Credits"

Pro Synth Network LIVE! - Episode 338 with Special Guests, Cherry Audio!

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"Music Technology Discussion with the PSN Panel, hosted by Rob Puricelli, plus our very special guests, Dan Goldstein, Mal Meehan and James Terris of Cherry Audio, to discuss their new synth, the amazing Pentaphonic!"

Musichello and The Story of LepLoop #leploop #musichello

video upload by LepLoop

"In this video, we look back at the story of the LepLoop, inspired by the deep-dive article written by Richie on RackEars exploring the history and philosophy behind our work:

📖 Read the full article: https://www.rackears.io/articles/how-...

The Musichello was the father of the LepLoop. Hand-built inside an old wooden wine box with recycled electronic parts, by Giovanni around 2001, it set everything in motion. We met around 2005\2006 and began developing the LepLoop prototype together, eventually launching the first official version in 2009.

Here, you can listen to a rare archival live performance recording by Giovanni (aka Peppo Lasagna) from around 2007, showcasing the raw, unpolished sonic character of the original Musichello.

Alongside this ~30-minute live improvisation session is a collection of archival photos of both the Musichello and LepLoop, highlighting the early experimental design, circuitry, and hands-on workflow that laid the foundation for the instruments we build today.

🔗 Official Website: https://www.leploop.org/2026/10/14/mu...

#leploop #musichello #synthesizer #analogsynth #electronicmusic"

Make Noise Plexiphon Deep Dive w/ Tom Erbe

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"The Make Noise x soundhack Plexiphon is an enigmatic effect: it's a stereo / spatial texturizer, designed to take your incoming audio and use it as a seed to create immersive, swirling soundscapes and evolving resonances. You can think of it as being partly like a delay, partly like a reverb, partly like a resonator—but in reality, it isn't squarely any one of these things, instead using their commonalities as a point of departure for exploring unusual sonic terrain.

Of course, it's not the first Make Noise/soundhack collab—it's one in a long line of exciting effects, including the ever-popular Echophon, Erbe-Verb, and Mimeophon. In honor of Plexiphon's release, we invited soundhack's Tom Erbe to our space in Burbank for a live demo and Q&A.

He explained Plexiphon's history, its inner workings, and plenty of ways that you can use it. Scope it out—you might just learn a thing about DSP and the artistry that goes into forward-thinking electronic musical instrument design.

Get a Plexiphon of your own

Learn more about Plexiphon on our blog, Signal"

MYCELIUM 1.0: Forest, Psytrance, Goa & Hitech Firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1

video upload by matrixsynth

Note: the video above and details below are in via megagott.

"MYCELIUM is a free, open-source alternative firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1 by Lars Knacken / Mandalars, built on Felucca and SLOOP. The project focuses on Forest, Psytrance, Goa and Hitech grooves, with original drum assets and icons and four factory songs.

Version 1.0 is available as a public GitHub test release, with the installable .fwsc package and corresponding source archive available without registration. The repository includes an original photograph of MYCELIUM running on a real FM-1, upstream credits, licensing and build information.

The supplied 24-second clip shows the actual project FM-1 with its recorded device audio, short intro/outro and no added music. It is a brief demonstration, not a complete validation of all functions. Installation and reboot are documented; a full physical listening and controls test remains outstanding. Back up your work and read the installation and recovery information before flashing.

Free firmware and source download — 1.0 test release
Repository and real FM-1 display photo
MYCELIUM firmware project page

Independent project, with no official M-VAVE affiliation. The separate MYCELIUM browser instrument uses a different sound engine and should not be presented as a hardware firmware sound demo."

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

Cric Future Sound Systems & Analog Four Elektron (Electro Studio Jam)

video upload by Cyber-Detection-Syst82

"The Elektron Analog Four synthesizer sequences the Future Sound Systems Cric synthesizer. You get everything from metallic FM sounds to more organic tones. It's surprising how the Cric synthesizer can change its character by changing a parameter! A truly unpredictable synthesizer! I love it"

The Relic: Some of the Most Expressive Analog Sounds I've Ever Played

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

Follow-up to this post.

"I sat down with prodigy synthesizer designer Jacob Brashears to explore his remarkable new analog synthesizer, the Relic. Rather than doing a traditional demonstration, I wanted to discover what this instrument could do by creating original sounds for it and performing them for Jacob, shaping and exploring them together in real time.

What immediately struck me about the Relic was its extraordinary expressiveness. From delicate, evolving textures to rich, powerful tones full of movement and character, I found myself creating some of the most expressive analog synthesizer sounds I've ever heard.

Throughout our session, you'll hear us play, listen, experiment, and make adjustments as the sounds evolve. We talk a little about the instrument and what makes its design unique, but most of our time is spent making music, following our ears, and discovering new possibilities.

One of the things I love most about a great musical instrument is that it can lead you somewhere completely unexpected. A small adjustment can change the character of a sound, inspire a new musical phrase, or take a performance in an entirely different direction. The Relic is especially exciting to me because of how naturally it invites any performer to find something new about themself!"

See the Shear Electronics label below for additional posts.

ENSONIQ TS-12 – Transwave & Hyper Wave Synthesizer Demo

video upload by Darksynth Studio

"Discover the unique sounds of the legendary Ensoniq TS-12, a powerful digital synthesizer known for its distinctive sound engine and expressive sound design possibilities.

In this demo, I explore sounds based on Transwave and Hyper Wave synthesis, revealing evolving textures, rich digital timbres and atmospheric tones that make this classic synthesizer so inspiring for electronic music production.

🎧 In this video:

Ensoniq TS-12 sound demo

Transwave synthesis textures

Hyper Wave synthesis sounds

Vintage digital synthesizer tones

Inspiration for synthwave, ambient, cinematic and electronic music

If you love vintage synthesizers, unique digital sounds and classic hardware instruments, this demo is for you!"

Firmware 1.2 made OP-XY sound filthy. And that's a great thing

video upload by Dan Chippendale

See the announcement post here.

"Drumline drum synth with saturation on the filter and saturation on the filters of synths. What more could you ask for some real dirt.

Love it.

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Novation Launch Control 3

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

Modal COBALT8 VST? Someone Actually Emulated It

video upload by Autodafe

"Someone has recreated the Modal COBALT8 in software… and this thing is seriously promising.

This is an early look at a 1:1 software emulation of the original COBALT8, developed with the help of AI and vibe coding by someone on the web.

At the moment it’s still pretty heavy on the CPU, so there’s definitely room for optimization — but sound-wise? It already sounds very, very good.

In this quick NO TALKING video I’m just taking it for a spin and checking out a few sounds.

I can’t provide a direct download link publicly, but hey… if you’re curious, you might want to have a look around my website. There may be a bit more information there. 😉

As always: this is an unofficial project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Modal Electronics."

Synclavier II - Pulsar

video upload by Dave Whiting