MATRIXSYNTH

Saturday, May 09, 2026

Sounds from Superbooth 2026: Sonic Seed⁠

The perfect synth mixer – Superbooth 2026

video upload by Let's Play Synths

"The Xcelon SL by Boredbrain left me speechless as it does SO much … with 8 channels, compression per channel, 4 stereo sends and returns, side chain and a lot more. Preorder starts May 14th, it will be shipping in August and it costs $ 1799 or 1899 € (iiicl. VAT)."

Xcelon SL

DYNAMIC ANALOG MIX PERFORMER

Fully analog signal path using pro-grade circuit architectures

Eight stereo channels featuring dual-mode optimized controls

Integrated sidechain offering frequency, threshold, and decay control

Assignable DJ-style performance filter with dual resonance controls

Two additional mix busses, each with stereo insert paths

Two stereo FX sends and sidechain-responsive stereo returns

Balanced master outputs plus independent stereo recording output

Cue monitoring system with high-powered headphone output

Dedicated microphone input assignable to Channel 8

Stereo auxiliary input for external sources

Ergonomic layout in an ultra-compact, portable form factor

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Sounds from Superbooth 2026: Mordax Siren⁠

video upload by Perfect Circuit

Mordax at Perfect Circuit

"Siren from Mordax and Anonymous Developer is a multi-oscillator drone generator module that delivers complex and compelling tones in a compact package. Outfitted with finger-friendly faders and optimized for performance, Siren offers macro controls which simplify the task of wrangling its massive set of sound generators. Twenty-one oscillators and twenty-three LFOs provide a rich landscape of waves to mix and mangle. Adjust pitch, waveform shape, and amplitude via manual control or CV, and enjoy the evolving textures Siren creates.

Siren is built on a digital core which prioritizes responsiveness and immediacy in addressing its deep sound processing capabilities. Digital artifacts can be welcomed in with open arms at the far ends of Siren's parametric range, inviting sizzling timbral interventions from aliasing and quantization. CV modulation has similarly embraced its digital soul, with no filtering applied for immediate connection and response to incoming signals. Tonalities are organized in whole-number, just intonation ratios, with every voice tightly harmonized with its fundamental pitch, producing a lovely and resonant tonal structure which often diverges from the typical and equal-tempered. Whether you're adding texture and movement in the background of a patch or diving deep into a well of uncanny drone, Siren from Mordax is sure to call you nearer with every patching session.

Siren Features

Digital drone oscillator tuned in just intonation

21 VCOs and 23 LFOs provide an ultra-rich sound engine to manipulate

Streamlined macro controls optimized for intuitive performance

Waveforms not anti-aliased to embrace digital artifacts

CV inputs unfiltered for unique responsiveness and immediacy

Collaborative design with Anonymous Developer

More information available soon"

First look at the #ferryisland Undertow at #Superbooth 2026 #superbooth26

video upload by Metamyther

First featured here with additional details.

The insane GRP synth at ‪@superboothberlin‬ #superbooth #superbooth26

video upload by Metamyther

Apparatus Mini Tube Synthesizer. Assembling in process

video upload by Eternal Engine EMI

"Just got the enclosures for our new tube synth Apparatus Mini — and I couldn't resist. Quickly recorded how it sounds fully assembled."

You might remember the Apparatus Mini project starting back in December. This is the first look at it in it's case enclosure.

Trapezoid #synth #electronicmusic

video upload by Mutt Retro

Sequential OB-6 keyboard
Moog DFAM
Roland Juno-106 through Strymon Big Sky
Erica Synths & Hexinverter Hex Drums
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave

deconstruct MINIMAL | Hypnotic Groove Machine [Chris Lody’s Hypnotic Improvised Jam @ Superbooth]

video upload by SONICWARE

"‪@ChrisLodyMusic‬ Hypnotic Improvised Jam @ Superbooth 26

Limited introductory offer: $299 for the first 1,000 units. https://sonicware.jp/pages/deconstruct-minimal

deconstruct MINIMAL is a groovebox combining a sampler-integrated drum machine and analog-modeling bass synthesizer, built for the hypnotic grooves of minimal techno and minimal house."

See the announcement post here.

The Story of Bastl Kalimba

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Bastl Kalimba is our most ambitious project to date. It took us more than 3 years with countless redesigns, deep development and great people to make it a reality.
Bastl Crew 4ever ❤️
Big thanks to Oliver Torr, HRTL and Never Sol for being part of the story!

Get Bastl Kalimba Through Kickstarter now at early bird prices.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

...and the result couldn't be better ❤️ #synth #sounddesign #electronicmusic #kalimba
video upload by Bastl Instruments

See the announcement post here, and additional posts here.

#Superbooth | Buchla Ziggy standalone complex oscillator synth

video upload by CatSynth TV

"CatSynth host Amanda tries out the new Buchla Ziggy, a standalone synthesizer based on the classic "complex oscillator" design.

For more info, please visit https://buchla.com/

For regular viewers of our in-studio synth reviews, please wait for the end 😹"

Sounds from Superbooth 2026: Tasty Chips GR-2⁠

video upload by Perfect Circuit

Tasty Chips at Perfect Circuit

Overwhelmed with SUPERBOOTH Posts?

If so, here are a few tips:

1. The News label will get you to the first post on new gear.

2. Use the Search box on the top right of the site to search for specific gear. For example Ziggy.

3. The brand label at the bottom of posts will filter all posts in order by a given brand. For example Polyend.

As for filtering out SUPERBOOTH posts, unfortunately there is no such filter. "-SUPERBOOTH" doesn't filter them out. You'll have to scroll down the page, and click next until you are caught up. But don't worry, the SUPERBOOTH rush usually only lasts for a few days. And remember, every single post here goes up by hand.

Note: all SUPERBOOTH videos from supporting members and banner sponsors go up as a thank you for supporting the site.

I also try to post all manufacturer videos as a record of synth history in the making.

Sounds from Superbooth 2026: Ferry Island Modular

video upload by Perfect Circuit

Ferry Island Modular at Perfect Circuit

"Undertow from Ferry Island Modular is a two-dimensional wavetable VCO/LFO matrix for complex, spatial modulation, providing a powerful central nervous system for any modular system. With a 5 x 3 CV matrix, instead of a single VCO/LFO waveform, you get fifteen simultaneous outputs, each a unique position between two wavetable oscillators. Morph waveform and frequency across the horizontal axis with the mod generator across the vertical axis, taking you from clean to chaotic. No longer do you need to patch together disparate modulation sources in the hopes they can work together, the Undertow makes that a reality with so little effort it feels like cheating. Only for a moment though, as you start to unpeel the sonic onion of your modular system's potential with the Ferry Island Undertow as your sharpened steel.

Undertow Features

Morphing modulation matrix
15 bipolar CV outputs with LEDs
Two wavetable LFOs with wave, frequency, and bank control morphing along the X axis
Mod generator with selectable type shapes the Y axis from clean to turbulent
Clock inputs control left and right LFO frequency
EOC outputs
CV control with attenuation on wave and frequency
5 wavetable banks, more via firmware updates"

Osmose CE lleva la EXPRESIVIDAD del Osmose a tus plugins

video upload by Hispasonic

GS Music Bree6 on the desk.

"Tomasz Bura, artista de Expressive E, nos presenta en SuperBooth 2026 el Osmose CE: la versión sin motor de síntesis del aclamado Osmose, ahora disponible en 49 y 61 teclas, pensada para llevar toda su expresividad a cualquier DAW, plugin o sintetizador externo.

El Osmose CE conserva exactamente el mismo keybed expresivo del Osmose original, capaz de detectar presión, inclinación, vibrato natural, gestos de pitch y un note-off expresivo que permite moldear cada nota como si se tocara un instrumento acústico.

Lo que verás en la demo:

🎹 Control MPE total: cada tecla responde de forma independiente a la dinámica y al movimiento lateral.
🎵 Pitch bend por tecla: efectos vocales, de violín o de instrumento acústico imposibles en un teclado convencional.
🎛️ Polifonía expresiva: puedes mantener cuatro notas y modular solo una de ellas.
✨ Press Glide: un gesto exclusivo que permite deslizar entre notas usando presión.
🎼 MPE Arpeggiator: patrones donde cada nota mantiene su independencia expresiva.
🔊 Ctrl-e incluido: un ecosistema de sonido expresivo con más de 900 presets que combina motores propios de Expressive E con instrumentos de desarrolladores externos, todos diseñados para reaccionar orgánicamente al teclado sin mapeos previos.
🎚️ Aporta expresividad incluso a plugins y sintetizadores que no soportan MPE.

Tomasz lo utiliza en directo, en estudio, como compositor para cine y publicidad, para música de relajación y como músico de jazz. En sus palabras, este instrumento ha cambiado por completo su lenguaje musical.

Disponible ya en tiendas a 999 € (49 teclas) y 1.199 € (61 teclas)."

Googlish:

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Sequential Prophet 5 - Synth Plugins still can’t do this?

video upload by Tenalock Audio

"There's something about the Sequential Prophet-5 that feels alive. The slight movement in the oscillators, the warmth in the chords, the way even simple patches seem to carry emotion without needing much processing.

Plugins have come so far and modern analog synthesizers have gone backwards without so much of their own character as they used to have.

I spent some time exploring softer pads, worn-out bass tones, drifting analog textures and a few more cinematic sounds in this session. Some patches lean into that classic late-70s / early-80s character, while others feel surprisingly modern.

It's easy to understand why the Prophet-5 became such an important synthesizer. A lot of newer synths can sound bigger or cleaner, but this has a character that sits differently in a mix.

Headphones recommended for this one."

Sequential Prophet-10 WAV file Sample Pack for any Hardware Software Sampler Rik Marston

video upload by Rik Marston Official

"Here is a quick video demo of the Ahnyxian Sound Design
"Prophet-10 .WAV file Sample Pack" in action!
These are a few of the Prophet-10 .WAV files converted to
Multisamples on the Yamaha MODX M6 using very lite stock Reverb.
No EQ or compression added.
6 samples per Multisample, up to 30 seconds for each .WAV!
These Sequential Prophet-10 .WAV files will work on ANY Hardware
or Software sampler, workstation, groovebox, drum machine, synthesizer
you name it. If it can read .WAV files, these samples will work for you!
Where, Rik?
Ahnyxian Sound Design store on Etsy!
Check it out! So many other titles to choose from!
All sample packs are just $16.99! Buy 3 GET ONE FREE!
Safe, same day digital downloads!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou..."