MATRIXSYNTH

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Flock by SignalFunctionSet | Generative Granular Synthesis in VCV Rack #Shorts #vcvrack

video upload by SATURATA MODULAR

"Flock by SignalFunctionSet — generative granular synthesis in VCV Rack. 🐦🎛️

Inspired by bird murmurations, Flock creates evolving sonic textures, shifting pitches, and intricate patterns for generative ambient music and experimental sound design.

Explore the possibilities of organic, ever-changing modular synthesis.

#VCVRack #GranularSynthesis #GenerativeMusic"

Loop sounds, then transform them into something new

video upload by Oddment

"In our latest ODD-1 firmware, you can easily record sounds you are making on LAYER 1 into LAYER 2. We also added LOOPS mode, which sets a tempo from the first loop's length, and then allows you to record, load and manipulate loops, all while staying sync'd up. In this video I record very basic loops, load a drum beat from the library, then transform them into something entirely different.

Plug-in version: https://www.oddment-audio.com/odd-1v

The ODD-1 is a microsonic (granular) instrument — a synthesizer that chops sound into small pieces and lets you re-pitch and rearrange them, with a knob for every function required and patching by holding any knob down.

Chapters:
0:00 — Intro
0:30 — Layer 1 in SYNTH mode
1:02 — Layer 2 in LOOPS mode
1:26 — Recording LOOP 1
1:47 – Layer 1 in LIVE mode
2:17 – Recording LOOPS 2 & 3
2:50 – Loading LOOP 4
3:12 – Changing Tempo
3:25 – Swap LOOP 1
3:58 – Reversed Grains
4:09 – Dropout & Repeat
4:38 – Bringing back Layer 1"

POSG Update v1.1

video upload by Hügelton Instruments

"Playdate Organic Sound Generators is sound generators for Panic Playdate
https://hugelton.itch.io/posg

v1.1
new features

FLOWER

seasons on grows.

DENPA

hear the airwaves.

COMPUTER

compute the life games .

TYPEWRITER

text, carriage, return."

Skiff 1.4: now on the M-VAVE SMK-37 Pro, plus your own colours (what's new)

video upload by Skiff

You can find the M-Vave SMK on Amazon.

You can find a set of tutorial videos for Skiff in this previous post.

"Skiff 1.4 is out: free, open-source firmware that turns the M-VAVE FM-1 into a six-track groovebox, and now M-VAVE's SMK-37 Pro keyboard too. This video shows what's new since 1.3, set to one song made on it: Skiff on the SMK-37 Pro (37 velocity keys, the 16 pads as a step grid, four faders as a mixer, the wheels, MIDI OUT with clock), REST in SONG, your own theme colours from the web editor, each user sample's own level and sends, and the best of 1.3.1 to 1.3.3.

Everything you hear is Skiff 1.4's own code playing that song: the SMK-37 Pro build's source, run on a computer, so the sound and the screens line up to the frame. Every sound comes from its engines, and every key struck, pad tapped, fader, wheel and knob shown is performed in the firmware. Nothing was added afterwards; only the overall level was set. The SMK-37 Pro is drawn from that run: its screen is Skiff's own display, not a mock-up, and its pads and lights are the colors the firmware sent them. Track 6 plays a user sample kit: five drum sounds synthesized for this video. The editor pages are the real 1.4 web editor on its built-in demo device; the unit gets the same colors the way the editor sends them.

▶ Get Skiff (free, GPL-3.0): https://github.com/illuminus5/skiff
▶ What's new in 1.4: https://github.com/illuminus5/skiff/r...
▶ Install from the browser (Chrome or Edge, the FM-1 or SMK-37 Pro on USB): https://illuminus5.github.io/skiff/we...
▶ On an SMK-37 Pro, read this first (M-VAVE's V016, and a backup of the keyboard's flash): https://github.com/illuminus5/skiff/b...
▶ Try Skiff in your browser: https://illuminus5.github.io/skiff/try/
▶ New to Skiff? Learn Skiff, the manual with a video for every chapter: https://illuminus5.github.io/skiff/le...

Chapters
0:00 Skiff 1.4: now on the SMK-37 Pro, its velocity keys
0:19 SMK-37 Pro: the pads are the steps, the faders a mixer
0:35 SMK-37 Pro: KNOB BANK, K1, arrow left, arrow right, the wheels
0:59 SMK-37 Pro: MIDI OUT with clock; tested on one keyboard
1:14 REST in SONG (#28)
1:30 Your own colors: THEME › CUSTOM and PLAYHEAD LINE (#27)
1:54 Each sample's own level and sends (#21)
2:10 Since 1.3: a stereo HALL, a finer vibrato, 320 MHz, update mode, Try Skiff
2:33 QUARK's event display, and the fixes
2:57 Get Skiff 1.4

The SMK-37 Pro build is tested on one SMK-37 Pro. The SMK-37 Elite and MKE-P37 packages are built the same way but not tried on a keyboard yet."

Korg Volca FM Midi Controlled by Casio DG-20 with Maxon DD1000 Dual Delay

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP Music Gears

"Korg Volca FM Midi Controlled by Casio DG-20 with Maxon DD1000 Dual Delay

Recorded with
*Korg Volca FM Synthesizer
*Casio DG 20 Digital Midi Guitar
*Maxon DD1000 Dual Delay"

ACME XP60 Oberheim Xpander Clone Update

You might remember the XP60 from this post back in February, 2025.

Here it is in white, and below, next to the original Xpander.

It is not yet avaiable but the ACME website is up taking interest inquiries and pre-orders, although no price is given.

Verbiage from the site follows:

The Xpander architecture, thoughtfully rebuilt for today.

Six analogue voices, the original modulation concept and carefully chosen refinements for contemporary studios.

Faithful where it matters.

XP60 carries the acclaimed voice architecture and modulation logic of the Oberheim Xpander into a newly built desktop instrument.

Two analogue oscillators, the versatile multimode filter and the deep modulation system form the familiar foundation. The signal path is centred on the AS3372 and tuned towards the character of later Rev D instruments.

The original dual-processor architecture preserves the way the instrument behaves, with 100% compatibility with Xplorer, the established SysEx editor for the Xpander. There is no software emulation and no FPGA recreation.

Smaller footprint.
Same depth.
At 19 inches wide, XP60 brings the full six-voice architecture to a purposeful desktop format—substantially more compact than the instrument that inspired it.

Built to belong in a working studio. Individual voice outputs and extensive control connections allow the XP60 to sit at the centre of a modern or vintage setup.

Made with intent,
in small batches.
XP60 is a specialist instrument for musicians and studios who know why this architecture matters. Every unit is assembled with close attention to calibration, feel and long-term serviceability.

Sequential Fourm - 1+ hr Guide and Tutorial - Main Features

video upload by Produkt Audio

"GET PREMIUM RETRO PRESETS FOR THE FOURM HERE: https://www.produktaudio.com/sequenti...

A complete overview of all the main features of the Sequential Fourm which relate to
sound design parameters. Covering all of the main components of the synth in extreme detail.
Sequencer programming is in a separate dedicated video [below]

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:57 Init Patch
02:04 Mixer
02:38 Oscillators
08:34 Noise Generator
13:13 Filter
15:43 Envelopes
19:45 Filter Feedback
21:18 Modulation Matrix - LFO - Clock - Mod Wheel
42:55 Unison - Glide
50:03 Pitch Wheel
50:47 Oscillator 2 LFO Mode Lo1 Lo2
53:08 Arpeggiator
57:35 Aftertouch
01:02:50 Other Program Menu Options

Sequential Fourm - The Sequencer - A Complete Guide

video upload by Produkt Audio

"A complete 100% exhaustive guide and walkthrough of all of the steps, features, and parameters of programming the sequencer on the Sequential Fourm. Including recording and editing both the note sequencer and modulation sequencer. Completely going over all related global settings, programming notes, chords, tie, note glide, rest, sequence length, all of it. As well as going over how to utilize the modulation sequencing features and choosing destination and amount parameters.

00:00 Intro
01:07 Initial Sequencer Settings
02:41 Sequence Recording Fundamentals
06:08 Sequence Recording – Rest – Tie – Glide
11:31 Sequence Editing
20:33 Sequence Editing Playback Modes
22:44 Modulation Sequencer Mode"

in the mood for a walk | a song for fall

video upload by naktside

"Wrote this song yesterday. Hope you enjoy it.

https://www.naktside.com/

details for nerds:
Synthesiser: Sequential Prophet Rev2 (two tracks)
Drums: Logic Pro factory sounds (with some tweaks)
MIDI keyboard: Novation Launchkey 37 MK4

recorded and mixed in Logic Pro 12.
two tracks of Rev2 & a track of drums"

Lars Bartkuhn - Unicellular

video upload by Lars Bartkuhn

"'Unicellular' 🦠✨ — I named this piece after its technical core: the entire patch is built around just a single oscillator.

Just a quick, catchy analog synth jam to start the week. It features my Oberheim OBX8 which consist just of a single sawtooth oscillator (therefore 'Unicellular'). I felt strongly about the chord progression and felt the need to directly record it."

Sequential Prophet 10 limited edition

video upload by Pedro Gomis

Stylophone Mini: The adorable tiny synth you didn't know you needed

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A close look at the Stylophone Mini, the tiniest Stylophone ever! It's a miniature version of the Stylophone S1, complete with key plate and stylus. It also includes a keychain and flashlight, making it a convenient accessory to carry around.

This device arrives in a unique tin package reminiscent of an Altoids case. We unbox the unit to demonstrate its scale and portability, showing how it functions as a fully playable version of the original design."

Patreon: / catsynth | https://shop.catsynth.com | https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

NOODLERACK Comes to iPad

video upload by Molten Music Technology

NOODLERACK featured in the Molten Music Monthly June 2026 above is now available for the iPad with a different feature set. Note the thumbnail above is not it. Click play and it should start with NOODLERACK. If not jump to the nine minute mark.

Details follow:

"NOODLERACK is a modular synthesizer where users add modules and patch audio, pitch, gates and modulation with cables. The iPad app includes a standalone rack for offline use and a native AUv3 instrument for compatible hosts such as GarageBand.

Standalone supports MIDI, saved patches, Files export/import and WAV recording. The native AUv3 instrument includes 31 module types, host MIDI and clock, 16 automation macros and rack state saved with the host project. Standalone and AUv3 have separate module sets and patch formats.

Available on the App Store for US$19.99 as a one-time purchase.

Product details

There's also a free browser version at https://noodlerack.com/ with a different feature set."

Valhalla - Petroglyph

video upload by ValhallaDSP

"We make digital reverb and analog-inspired delay plugins for musicians, engineers and other audio artists. We're obsessed with creating powerful tools with simple interfaces. Our goal is to inspire you and help your work to flow."

Jimy Key and his new SinTH2 Desktop Version

video upload by SinTH2

"Jimmy Key is a close friend of mine whom I’ve known since 1995. He’s always surrounded himself with top-quality synthesisers, so he simply has to have a SinTH2 as well :)"

Viscount Cantorum Duo Plus Organ - First Look with Jessi Kolberg

video upload by Kraft Music

"Great deals on the Viscount Cantorum series here:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/ca...

Jessi Kolberg visits The Gallery at Kraft Music to take us on a quick tour of the Viscount Cantorum Duo Plus two manual organ.

Viscount Cantorum are portable instruments offering authentic organ performance with an extremely simple to use interface. All sound samples are in stereo and carefully arranged to simulate a real pipe configuration. The instruments are organized in three or four sections: MAN I, MAN II, MAN III (Cantorum Trio only), and PEDAL, which can be played from the keyboard through the "Automatic Pedal" function. Different organ styles are available with independent adjustment of the voices' volume to perfectly suit the organist's needs, while the keyboard is carefully crafted to reproduce the touch of a real pipe organ. The compact but sturdy cabinet is easy to move from the church to the concert hall and back again.

Get more with an exclusive Viscount Cantorum portable classic organ bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new organ, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you"

ELZ_1 core | Sound Design Examples #1 Dreamwind Pad

video upload by SONICWARE

"Dr. Endo demonstrates how to create unique sounds with the ELZ_1 core, exploring its creative possibilities. https://sonicware.jp/pages/elz_1-core

ELZ_1 core is a compact synthesizer module designed to bring the ELZ_1 sound into the gear you already use - keyboards, MIDI controllers, DAWs, and live rigs.

● 18 Distinctive Synth Engines ● 49 Versatile Effects ● 2 USB Ports for PC & Controller

This is a made-to-order product and will not be available in stores. Available exclusively through our webshop.

#SONICWARE #ELZ1core #ELZ1 #ELZ_1 #Synthesizer #SynthModule #CompactSynth #Keyboardist #DAW #MusicProduction #MIDIController #SynthEffects #SoundDesign #HardwareSynth #WavetableSynth #FMSynth #GranularSynth #PhysicalModelingSynth #VirtualAnalogSynth #LowBitSynth #8BitSynth #NoiseSynth"

Additional ELZ-1 core posts including a tutorial by ChrisLody.

Build a Complete Eurorack Drum Kit with Legio, No Mixer Required

video upload by Noise Engineering

"We're putting the Legio drum kit to work in our latest post! Explore how to chain the modules together without a dedicated mixer, sequence them, and add effects for even more percussive sonic pleasure.

This video is part of the blog on making your own Legio drum kit here: https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...

To get your own Legio: https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

Join us on Discord! Invite link: / discord"

Casio HT 3000/3500 - Custom Pads & Strings

video upload by LFOstore

"We've got rare Casio HT3000 synthesizer from Japan.
Even more rare - the 3500 made for Japanese market with dark blue colour.

Even its looks like a home keyboard with speakers - its still having professional synth features:

• Keyboard: 61 full-size synth-action keys (non-velocity sensitive), plus pitch bend and modulation wheels.

• Synthesis Engine: Spectrum Dynamic (SD) synthesis combining digital waveforms with a shared analog low-pass filter (VCF).

• Polyphony: 8 voices (paraphonic design sharing a single VCF for upper tones and a single VCF for lower tones).

• Waveforms: 32 digital waves for the upper tone, 16 for the lower tone, plus a noise generator.

• Envelopes & LFO: ADSR envelopes for both the digital-controlled amplifier (DCA) and analog VCF, alongside an LFO modulating pitch and volume.

• Memory: 30 preset tones and 30 user-programmable patches.

So we made custom ambient sounds & run them through Valhalla Supermassive which turning this keys into Ambient Machine."