Sinister Sounds for Halloween on the Oberheim FVS

video upload by Electro-Classic Orchestra

"A sinister improvisation on a Gilbert & Sullivan opera "The Sorcerer". The song is 'Sprites of Earth and Air' and is played heavily on the Oberheim Four Voice Synthesizer (FVS) from 1976 with its incredible state-variable multi-mode filters, one of the first truly polyphonic synthesizers ever made. Also featured are three Moogs, a Third Wave, a D50 and a vocoder!" Polymoog in there as well.

See the Halloween label below for additional spooky posts.

Bach on the ARP 2600

video upload by Electro-Classic Orchestra

"Bach's 3-part Invention in B minor. I've spent the past month getting to know the ARP 2600 and have been amazed at the sonic possibilities. I opted for beautiful, musical tones instead of the bleeps and blips you so often hear from this magnificent machine!"

Invention 4 (Bach on Moog modular system)

video upload by Electro-Classic Orchestra

"One of Bach's shortest 2-part Inventions, clocking in at only one minute. I first heard this Invention in D minor on Wendy Carlos' Switched-on Bach album. She had an elaborate customized Moog system. I did my best to pay homage with my rather limited system, and I hope it captures the spirit of Switched-on Bach. Enjoy!"

Autumnal Drone | Dark Ambient Soundscape

video upload by The Pedalboard Orchestra

"Autumnal Drone

A dark ambient soundscape built around a latched arpeggio from the Synthux Academy Touch 2 (Bass Firmware).

I recorded the arpeggio with the Native Audio Pattern Keeper and slowed down its pitch and speed, turning the original pattern into a deep, mysterious and wavering background. The same arpeggio then runs at its regular speed on top, with the melody floating above the slower version.

For the final recording, the sound passes through Kinotone Ribbons, Chase Bliss Lossy, Alexander Pedals Forget Me Not and Eventide Space (Darkmatter).

The result is an 12-minute ambient track with a dark, slowly evolving atmosphere and subtle rhythmic elements — a fitting soundtrack for autumn.

🎥 All sounds and visuals by The Pedalboard Orchestra
🔊 Recording & mastering by The Pedalboard Orchestra
🎛️ Created entirely with physical instruments and equipment — no AI
⚠️ This is not a sponsored video — all equipment was personally purchased

🎧 Listen to my music on Bandcamp:
👉 https://thepedalboardorchestra.bandca...

Get newest updates for my music on Instagram:
👉 / the_pedalboard_orchestra"

Serge Modular 3u 4u playing together

video upload by Laurent Hilairet

"Clics and noises over drones and melody.
Lyra 8 for additional layers.
No FX"

SynthFest 2026 Walkthrough

video uploads by Molten Music Technology

"I visited SynthFest for the day in Sheffield and these were the bits of synth and modular that caught my attention."

You can use the player controls to skip around once started.

Playlist:

1. SynthFest 2026 Walkthrough

Sound On Sound magazine brought back SynthFest this year to delight us with synthesisers, modular and electronic music technology. It was filled with gear, seminars and a good dollop of community. Here's my walkthrough of the main expo in the hope of giving you some of the vibe of this fabulous show. Check out my handful of other videos getting closer in on some of the interesting bits that caught my attention. https://www.synthfest.co.uk/

2. SynthFest 2026 Noise Lab Beat Designer

To go along with their Drum Designer module, Noise Lab has come up with a fully featured drum machine called Beat Designer. https://www.noiselab.se/

3. SynthFest 2026 Orbiton

A remarkable new prototype instrument called Orbiton. It uses these twangy lamellas to physically modulate the sound. Currently the sound source is a DSP internal synth, but the intention is to be able to use the lamella vibrations as oscillators as the instrument develops. https://orbitonsynth.com/

4. SynthFest 2026 Delia Derbyshire Day

Grabbed a few moments at the Delia Derbyshire Day booth who are using Delia's legacy to empowered women in electronic music and technology. This was juston the Insta360 camera so the video and audio are a bit ropey, but it's a wonderful charity who deserve a shout-out. https://deliaderbyshireday.com/

5. SynthFest 2026 Half-Time Modular 8TR, 2TR and a Looper

Half-Time Modular are released a stereo, 2-track recorder module that will capture your performance at the touch of a button. Very neat in 2HP but also useful as a 1U tile. They also had a prototype looper - one to watch out for. https://www.halftimemodular.com/

6. SynthFest 2026 MidiCake Una

Una is a sort of build-a-band, hardware interactive composer that responds to what you play and jams around it. https://midicake.com/

7. SynthFest 2026 Rides in the Storm Rhythm Rides

Rides in the Storm were showing their not-quite-working drum machine Rhythm Rides. It's a massive source of modular drums, pattern generation and percussive grooving. Should be running at Superbooth next year. https://rides-in-the-storm.de/

8. SynthFest 2026 Bradshaw Instruments Drumkid

Sample-based drum module that's a whole kit to play with and includes lots of probabilistic messing about. https://bradshawinstruments.myshopify.com

9. SynthFest 2026 CLIP Photon Smasher

CLIP are a community-led project that brings people together over the generation of sound, and making and listening to music. They had two different Photon Smashers to show us. https://www.clipsoundandmusic.uk/

10. SynthFest 2026 Ian Helliwell

Discovered a superbly dressed man, showing some wondefully put together boxes, making some fascinating noises. That man is audio/visual artist Ian Helliwell. https://www.ianhelliwell.co.uk/

11. SynthFest 2026 F*ck With Sound

F*ck With Sound were showing three modules including a Ring Modulator, Distortion and Spatial mixing thing. https://www.fwithsound.com/

12. SynthFest 2026 Wonkystuff FluxMEMORY/h

Wonkystuff has pulled the FluxMEMORY out of the AE Modular format and put it into your hand. The handheld FluxMemory/h gives you four sample playback heads that you can mix and mess with. https://wonkystuff.co.uk/

13. SynthFest 2026 Eternal Research Demon Box

Strange triangulaar box that feeds of electromagnetic fields and outputs MIDI notes and other bits of data. https://eternalresearch.com/

14. SynthFest 2026 Transistor Sound Labs Bitloader

Bitloader is a sample-based drum module that's the perfect companion to the Stepper Drum which been in development for a very long time. However, Nina seemed to think that January could be the moment to get both of these modules released! https://www.transistorsoundslabs.com/

See the labels below for additonal posts on each.

Pro Synth Network at Synthfest UK: Vintage Yamaha Synths

video upload by Ian Dixon

"At the Pro Synth Network booth at Synthfest UK in Sheffield, Peter gives us a tour of a selection of vintage Yamaha synthesizers and keyboards.

The collection includes the Yamaha SK30, CS-5, CS-15, CS-15D and CS-20M. Peter explains the instruments' character, preset and memory features, gigging potential and their place in Yamaha's late-1970s synth history. The video also includes a short opportunity to hear the instruments being played.

Recorded at Synthfest UK in Sheffield on Saturday.

Chapters:
00:00 Pro Synth Network booth tour
00:28 Yamaha SK30
01:14 Yamaha CS-5 and CS-15
01:25 Yamaha CS-15D
01:42 Yamaha CS-20M
02:18 Vintage Yamaha design and presets
02:30 Playing the instruments"

Beijing Modular 10/26/26 Videos

video uploads by sonicstate

Latest videos for the day. See the Modular Commune label for more.

Playlist:

1. Heisenberg Zynthian Workstation- Beijing Modular 26

Jarrod from Heisenberg told us about the OFAI Music Workstation and a handmade wooden MIDI controller.

The workstation is a custom small Linux-based unit with audio outputs and MIDI. It runs open-source software from the Zynthian platform, with additional presets made by Jarrod. The hardware is a a custom development by the team, and it supports MIDI synths, plug-ins and multi-timbral sequencing.

The wooden controller works as a generic control surface and is not for sale, more just as a DIY project by Jarrod. Parameters are assigned with MIDI Learn, so knobs and buttons can control selected synth or effect parameters. In the demo, a USB MIDI cable connects the controller to the workstation. The system can run drums, hi-hats and riffs on separate tracks, and selecting a track gives access to further parameters. A MIDI latch function holds notes while parameters are adjusted.

The OFAI Workstation is sold in China for 3,700 RMB. The wooden controller is handmade and is not for sale. More Info: https://zynthian.org

2. 30k - Nyoka - Magnetic Field Noise Generator - Beijing Modular 26

Yang from 30K told us about their NYOKA Magnetic Field Noise Generator, a small experimental sound device that turns electromagnetic interference into audio control signals.

The unit senses magnetic field signals and uses them to modulate an internal oscillator. It can also be played by touch, with fingers routing signals to different points in the circuit. The device includes multiple switches for changing operating modes, selecting oscillator or inductor output, choosing where the magnetic field signal routes, and altering routing inside the oscillator.

The unit runs from USB-C power and outputs audio via a 3.5mm TRS jack. It responds strongly to nearby power sources, with different electrical equipment producing different responses. Yang also mentioned that it works well with external reverb and delay.

The device is available for 229 RMB.
He also showed a magnetic field amplifier with 1000x gain and a small Meow Box synthesizer that produces cat sounds - I mean, why not?

3. 203 Systems - Mystrix 2 MPE Grid, Cardenza - tiny hackable music computer- Beijing Modular 26

Nengzhuo Cai from 203 Systems had some pretty cool units to show, first up is about Mystrix 2, a wireless MPE grid controller, and two compact music devices. Mystrix 2 is the latest generation and runs its own OS, so applications can be installed directly on the hardware without a computer.

Mystrix 2 acts as a MIDI and control-data source. It includes MPE keyboard apps, chord, arpeggiator, scale and custom scale tools, split-screen operation, an eight-track sequencer, clip mode and a mixer. The sequencer supports 16 patterns with 16 steps. It has three full-feature USB-C ports for charging, computer connection or accessory boxes, plus CV and MIDI adapters. A hidden side touch slider supports functions such as strumming.

Next up is *Cardenza, *a $20 open-source ESP32 S3 music computer with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, microphone, SD card, app installation and web coding support. You can run your own programs on it, and even browse the web (assuming you can code your own browser!)

Then the NULLperator is a tiny eight-track tracker with audio I/O, TRS MIDI I/O, microphone, speaker and battery. Mystrix 2 is expected for Kickstarter at around $500, while NULLperator is expected around $300, with free iOS and Android apps available.

More Info: https://203.io/ |--------|

4. SPI1: Mini Multi-function Game-style Modules - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to Lei and the team behind *SPI1*, a compact modular music workstation built around a “micro universe” concept. They explained that the project uses a game-like interface for creating music, with visual design, touch controls and interchangeable hardware modules forming part of the workflow. SPI1 features a square-format touch bar with 12 control keys. Projects can start from blank templates or preset styles, and the system supports user-made templates. The team plans to release an SDK for third-party development, covering modules and internal software. The instrument includes a DSP synth system where timbres are organised as “plants”, with scale selection, generative music modes and four-channel pattern recording. A map-style interface contains sound machines, including chord and wave-based devices. External interaction comes through probes for wind, magnetic signals, audio signals and other inputs. The modular hardware includes interfaces such as joystick, DJ turntable, drum pad, fader and marble-based controllers. An audio sequencer module can trigger external devices and lights. SPI1 is currently a prototype, with a Kickstarter planned for spring next year. Pricing has not yet been confirmed.

5. Erica Synths: Graphic Sequencer - Beijing Modular 26

Ģirts from Erica Synths gave us a look at the Graphic Sequencer a new Eurorack module currently in production.

The Graphic Sequencer is a compact hub for sequencing and modulation. It has 10 steps (with a planned 16-step expander) plus CV and gate outputs and three modulation outputs. Those outputs support envelopes, delay-based envelope types, user-drawn multistage envelopes, LFOs, random walk, Euclidean sequencing and chord CV duties across multiple oscillators.

Magic mode changes an existing sequence in real time, with controls for note variation, octaves, density, gates and slides. Returning from that mode clears the edit buffer. The Euclidean section works with an 8-channel expander, and hits can be added manually with the encoder.

The module is expected in about a month, priced around €300.

6. Theresyn - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to Nori about Theresyn, a handmade fully analogue theremin synthesizer. He explained that it uses the familiar theremin approach, with the left hand controlling amplitude and the right hand controlling pitch, but adds extra control and acoustic elements.

Xin then demo'd the pressure-sensitive touch pad, which controls oscillator amplitude and can also trigger an ADSR envelope. Theresyn has two oscillators, with mixing between the theremin voice and an internal oscillator. Antenna tracking can be set to none, partial or full, allowing one oscillator to act as a drone or follow the pitch hand.

The synth also includes selectable waveforms, filter modes including low-pass, resonance, pitch-to-filter tracking and amplitude modulation of the cutoff. Its speaker system includes a front loudspeaker and rear resonating strings, with a pickup for the string output. There is no pitch quantizer, and pitch remains continuous. The pitch range can be tuned to the player's body capacitance.

Theresyn is handmade, available to order from the website, and the full version with bag costs €3,000.

More Info: https://theresyn.com/

7. PUFF Eurorack Breath Controller - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to the team behind Puff V3 about the Puff breath controller project, which began in 2024. They explained that the current wired V2 has the same core functions as the planned V3, while the V3 moves to wireless operation.

Puff converts breath into control voltage for modular systems and synthesizers. It can control pitch, cutoff, resonance and other modulation destinations, depending on the patch. The system supports up to four CV outputs and one MIDI output. USB-C connects to a computer or laptop for MIDI, so it can control software and hardware at the same time.

The controller is held in the mouth, leaving both hands free for instruments such as guitar or piano. The team also discussed a future mouth ring or bite control for sustain-style input. The prototype is built, with release planned for June next year, and the project launches on Kickstarter.

OberVave + M-Vave SMK-37

video upload by HanzVolt

You can find the M-Vave SMK-37 Pro on Amazon.

Exploring Plinky 12 chord modulation system

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"Quick demo / exploration of the modulation system of plinky 12 chord

Thank you for watching. My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly 'dark and expérimental' music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with. You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/. If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;) Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

Pitched Synth Voice from Any Sample | Plinky 12 Sound Bank Editor

video upload by Nathan Plante Synths

"Did you know you can even turn spoken word into a synth wavetable? In this video we look at turning different kind of samples into pitched synth voices. This is the second part of my tutorial on using the Plinky 12 sound bank editor."

00:00 Intro
00:34 Using the Tape Section
01:09 Speech Sample as Wavetable
01:36 Editing Your Sample
02:12 Sample Tuning
02:59 Playback Modes (One Shot / Looping)
04:03 Sample as Wavetable
05:43 Preview of Presets
07:08 Using Pitched Samples
08:18 Re-tuning Pitched Samples
09:19 Using Loop to Extend Sample
10:11 Time Stretch to Extend Sample
13:17 Melodica Preset Demo
14:05 Outro and Jam with Plinky Fry Presets

Formanta P432 (1989) - Presets & Midi Demo

video upload by LFOstore

"We've got this only one midified soviet polyphonic synthesizer from 1989 in perfect condition.
With case, manuals & factory pedal.

In this demo we are showing preset sounds wuth small amount of Valhalla Supermassive Reverb & Arturia Keystep for midi examples.

The Formanta P-432 is a digital pre-set synthesizer with 32 sounds based on stored ROM sounds for many popular real instruments including piano, harmonica, accordion, organ, Hammond, flute, brass, woodwind, various electric keyboards and some synthesizer sounds as well."

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Unda Legio: Full phase modulation voice on the Legio platform

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Unda Legio is a full phase-modulation voice with a built-in multistage envelope and plenty of control over its harmonic character.

Get a Legio module and swap to this firmware today:
https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

Let's start with Timbre. This controls the amount of phase modulation, taking the voice from simpler tones into increasingly complex harmonic territory.

Time controls the internal envelope, shaping how quickly the sound evolves with every hit.

The Mode switch lets you choose between AR, ASR, and ADSR envelopes, giving you different ways to shape each note.

Then there's Mod. This changes the relationship between the carrier and modulator.

And the audio inputs let you mix additional sounds into Unda, making it easy to chain voices together.

Unda is one of several synth voices available for Legio. You'll also find AT, Gator, Plus, and other completely different voices and effects to swap in over USB.

23 Firmwares.One Legio.

Visit noiseengineering.us or your favorite retailer to get a Legio module in your case."

Intellijel Cascadia Minimal Techno Patch Walkthrough

video upload by Intellijel

"Sometimes, all you need is a drum machine, an FX pedal, and synth... Intellijel Cascadia

In this video, Matt works on patching together Cascadia's various analog tools to create the different elements in a Minimal Techno jam. This includes utilizing Cascadia's secret weapon - the "Entropic Sequence Generator", and using CV to control feedback on the delay pedal via the expression input.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - MIDI Sequenced Bass
02:01 - Entropic Sequence Generator
05:15 - Adding the Wavefolder
06:03 - Bring in the FX
06:51 - Patching some more modulation
08:08 - Sample and hold on an LFO
09:47 - Experimenting and jamming with the patch
11:58 - Patch summary and some features we missed"

HOLODRIFT

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/holodr...

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon / databroth"

Korg X5DR Rackmount Sound Module

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Korg M1R Music Workstation Sound Module

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Kawai K1 MKII Digital Syntheizer

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Oberheim XP-1 Xpander & Xk-1 MIDI Keyboard Controller SN G50437 & Z631187

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"The Oberheim Xpander (model designation XP-1) is a legendary six-voice desktop analog synthesizer released in 1984. It is widely celebrated by sound designers as one of the most flexible non-modular analog synthesizers ever constructed. By pairing rich analog audio components with an innovative digital control logic, the Xpander achieved the deep routing capabilities of a modular system without requiring any physical patch cables.

The Oberheim XK (also known as the OB-Xk) is a programmable MIDI keyboard master controller released in 1985. It does not generate any internal sounds on its own; instead, it was engineered primarily as a dedicated, rugged companion hardware controller for Oberheim’s legendary Xpander and Matrix-12 synthesizer modules.

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Modulation

video upload by Damián Miquel

Some interesting textures from the Waldorf Rocket.

"Hagamos trabajar al LFO, el filtro y la envolvente del Waldorf Rocket.

Let's the Waldorf Rocket's LFO, filter and envelope work.

‪@WaldorfMusicChannel‬

Waldorf Rocket
Behringer Pro VS MINI
Novation Circuit Tracks"